14 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds More Wounded In Violence Near Gaza Border
Several Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured by Israeli forces in protests near the border fence between Gaza and Israel. The region awaits to see if the violence will spiral.
A guide to watching Arab elections
Any hope of the Arab world embracing democracy has long focused on its most populous country, Egypt. In 2013, he lead a coup against the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi, who was duly elected but quickly started coercing democratic opponents. All t…
As flooding frequency increases, more US cities opt for green infrastructure
Boston’s Fort Point Channel is a dreary corner of an otherwise rapidly beautifying city. Severe flooding is on the rise in the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Taj Mahal: You Don’t Have To Go Home, But You’ve Got To Get Out Of Here (In 3 Hours)
A new rule set to go into effect this weekend limits the amount of time guests may linger at the Indian site, as officials seek to regulate the movement of visitors.
Seven Palestinians Killed By Israeli Troops In Demonstrations Along Gaza Border
Tensions are high as Palestinians are staging big “March of Return” rallies along the border for the next six weeks, in advance of the 70th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel.
Israeli Troops, Palestinian Protesters Clash; At Least 7 Dead
Protests along the border of the Gaza strip turned violent Friday; Palestinian officials say at least seven Palestinians have been killed. Host Noel King talks to NPR’s Daniel Estrin in Jerusalem.
2 Coalition Personnel Killed In Syria
Two people were killed and five wounded by an improvised explosive device in Syria, the U.S.-led coalition said Friday.
Russia Retaliates Against U.S. Action And Expels U.S. Officials
Tensions between Russia and the West are ratcheting up as the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of 60 U.S. officials and the closure of the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg.
K-Pop Stars Red Velvet Set To Perform In Pyongyang This Weekend
One of the genre’s hottest acts is performing a two-song set, illustrating how the cultural export has been used strategically as a carrot and a stick.
Chinese Dissident Discusses Life And Identity In America After Immigrating
Lauren Hilgers’s new book Patriot Number One: American Dreams in Chinatown charts the journey of one Chinese dissident, Zhuang Liehong, who immigrates to Queens, N.Y. from his village in Wukan, China.
1 Year Later: What People In The U.K. Think About Brexit Progress
Britain triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty one year ago, which began the official Brexit process. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Bloomberg reporter Charlotte Ryan, who was on the team that traveled around the U.K. talking to people about how they…
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