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India's elections have included a wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric by Hindu nationalists
by Diaa Hadid
As Indian six-week-long elections continue, critics are accusing the ruling Hindu nationalist BJP of incitement against the Muslim minority.
Hirohito's Speech: The Surrender Of Japan's 'Living God'
On this day 70 years ago, Emperor Hirohito announced to his people that Japan would surrender to the Allies in World War II. George Koo of the Asia Times remembers the historic speech.
At Sandra Bland Vigils, Activists Say Seeds Of Change Must Be Sown In Person
by Syeda Hasan
Bland, a black woman, was found dead last month in her jail cell. Since then, demonstrators have held vigils outside the jail where she was held. They say there's a limit to social media activism.
What Caused The Warehouse Explosions In Tianjin, China?
Chinese officials have not said what caused the explosions Wednesday in Tianjin, China. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with chemical risk expert David Leggett about the chemicals known to be at the site.
Iowa State Fair Goers Grill Jeb Bush On Brother's Role In Iraq
by Sarah McCammon
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush campaigned at the Iowa State Fair on Friday and took questions at the Des Moines Register's Soapbox. He was asked about the Iraq War.
Scientists Discover 15th Convex Pentagon Able To Tile A Plane
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Julie Rehmeyer, a contributing editor at Discover magazine, about a newly discovered pentagon.
'Running Away Is The Best Policy': Syrian Refugee Recalls Journey To Greece
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Soufian Almobark, who fled Aleppo, Syria, about his difficult journey to the Greek island of Lesbos, and the squalid conditions in the camp.
Closure Of BP Refinery Sends Gasoline Prices Soaring In The Midwest
by Jeff Brady
Gasoline prices in the Midwest are up sharply even as oil prices head down. The problem is unscheduled repairs at a big BP refinery in Indiana.
U.S. Investigates Reports ISIS Used Chemical Weapons In Attack On Kurds
by Tom Bowman
The United States is investigating reports that self-declared Islamic State fighters used a chemical agent, possibly mustard gas, in an attack on Kurdish forces in Iraq earlier this week.
Secretary Of State John Kerry Raises Flag At Reopened U.S. Embassy In Cuba
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State John Kerry raises a flag at the reopened U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday, marking a change in relations between the Cold War era foes.