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.
Can surfing lift all boats in one impoverished Salvadoran community?
Marcelo Castellanos was 15 years old when he first came up with an idea about how to help the impoverished communities on El Salvador’s Pacific coast, where he was spending all his free time surfing. El Salvador was already recognized for having some …
Kofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary-General, Peace Prize-Winner, Dies At 80
“Kofi Annan was a global statesman and a deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world,” his foundation said.
Readers write: Enriching poetry, insight into interpreters, following Mars news, straws and sea life, local impact of controversy
Danny Heitman’s review in the July 9 & 16 issue of Ted Kooser’s new book of poetry, “Kindest Regards,” was uplifting to read. Recommended: Could you pass a US citizenship test? How about a piece on the two interpreters who were in the room with Pres…
U.S. To Pull Back Aid From Syria, Asks Other Countries To Pitch In For Rebuilding
The Trump administration is cutting money it was going to spend aiding the people of Raqqa — a Syrian city that still has many areas in rubble after the fight to push out ISIS.
One Guatemalan Family’s Journey To Be Reunited After Being Separated At U.S. Border
Under court order, the government has been working to reunify all children separated from parents at the border, but the biggest challenge has been finding parents already deported.
As Imran Khan takes office, military looms over plan for ‘New Pakistan’
When Pakistan installs Imran Khan as its new prime minister Saturday, the cricket star-turned-populist politician will be wearing an old sherwani, or traditional coat-length garment. As part of his bid to demonstrate frugality and a new path for Pakis…
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