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Meet India’s 94-Year-Old ‘Sexpert’

In India, a country with almost no sexual education, a 94-year-old man’s newspaper column called “Ask the Sexpert” is a leading source of information.

Congo Faces Another Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing an Ebola outbreak. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Joseph Fair of the International Medical Corps, who is currently in the DRC.

A champion of foster children in need of permanent families

When John Thomas and his wife, Jane, were looking to adopt, they initially were searching for a child between the ages of 3 and 5. “We learned about the unfortunate statistics of what happens to children who age out in the system: Homelessness, addict…

Imran Khan Is Sworn Into Office As Pakistan’s New Prime Minister

Khan inherits several big challenges, including Pakistan’s faltering economy, and managing relations with China and the U.S.

Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Remembered

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80. Annan served as the seventh Secretary-General, for two terms between 1997 and 2006.

Millions Of Muslim Worshipers Flock To Mecca For Hajj

The holy event starts Sunday and lasts until next Friday.

As Death Toll Rises, Mourners Gather To Honor Victims Of Italian Bridge Collapse

On a national day of mourning in Italy, questions remain about how a highway bridge gave way, killing dozens.

Israel’s Shin Bet Detains High-Profile Figures

The Israeli security agency Shin Bet, has been detaining high-profile figures in the past few weeks. One of them is activist and author Moriel Rothman-Zecher, who talks with NPR’s Jennifer Ludden.

Remembering Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations, has died at age 80. Colum Lynch of Foreign Policy talks with NPR’s Jennifer Ludden.

Former FARC Guerrillas Join Colombia’s Congress

In Colombia, 10 former leftist guerrillas who fought in a war are newly-minted members of Congress. For some, the transition from jungle fighters to lawmakers is too soon.

A 94-Year-Old ‘Sexpert’ Gives India Advice On You Know What

Schools in the conservative country often have no sex ed, and it’s a taboo topic at home. That’s why Dr. Mahinder Watsa is one of the country’s most popular advice columnists.

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