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Response Is Swift To Try To Contain Congo’s Ebola Outbreak

NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Karsten Voigt of the International Federation of Red Cross, who just returned from 5 days in the hot zone, about the process of containing the virus.

After Much Anticipation, Royal Wedding Day Arrives

Britain’s Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle Saturday in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Hundreds of family and friends were in attendance, as millions watched on TV.

WATCH LIVE: The Royal Wedding Of Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

The couple is to tie the knot on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Trump’s ‘diplomatic vandalism’ on the Iran nuclear deal, Trump’s nuclear deal move hurts America’s reputation, Putin’s pushy foreign policy may not be strategically beneficial, Why Elon Musk blew up at an analyst, Timely theme for World Press Freedom Day

“Donald Trump’s torpedoing of the Iran nuclear deal on highly specious and misleading grounds is an act of wanton diplomatic vandalism fraught with dangers…,” writes Simon Tisdall. “Many in Tehran will see the sweeping reimposition of US sanctions a…

Readers write: Celebrating workers, the hearts of parents, libraries in danger, direction for White House

The Feb. 26 Home Forum essay, “Why I’m so grateful to Steve,” is excellent! I work with guys like Steve, and they need to be celebrated! They do hard, gross work that no one else wants to do or understands how to do. Recommended: Could you pass a US …

Lawmakers Propose to Extend Putin’s Term Limits As President

Parliament in Chechnya submitted the legislation on Friday. It would enable the Russian leader to have a third consecutive term.

Royal Wedding Reflects A Changing Britain

Beyond the pageantry and royal stagecraft at which the British excel, there is a story about a changing Britain, a complicated U.S. family, a resilient monarchy and the redemption of a wayward prince.

Muqtada Al-Sadr’s Win In Iraq Is Dredging Up Tough Memories For Some U.S. Soldiers

In 2004, Muqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi Army fought ferociously against the U.S. in Iraq. Hundreds of U.S. soldiers lost their lives and many more were wounded. Now the Shiite cleric turned politician is celebrating his first election victory. NPR’s Mar…

WHO Says Progress Is Being Made Against The Ebola Outbreak, But Remains A Threat

The World Health Organization said Friday that with swift action, it can bring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo under control.

These Royal Wedding Watch Parties Are No Joke

Who is going to get up at 4 a.m. to watch a royal wedding? Actually, a lot of people.

Polar power play: Who will prevail at the rooftop of the world?

Mr. Rafaelsen is the mayor of Kirkenes, a small port at the northern tip of Norway, 250 miles inside the Arctic Circle. Kirkenes is the end of the line for a passenger ship that trundles daily up the coast through scenic coastal fjords.

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