Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a US-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
The U.N. General Assembly Meets As The U.S. Is At The Center Of Many Disputes
Dozens of world leaders are expected to take part in this year's U.N. General assembly starting Monday in New York. The pandemic is casting a long shadow over the annual gathering.
'Peril,' Latest Book About Trump, Also Examines Biden's Style Of Policymaking
The new book Peril — written by Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa — turns out to be just as much about Joe Biden, and how he got to be Trump's successor.
Ex-Prime Minister Rudd Discusses Consequences Of U.S.-Australian Sub Deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin Rudd, president and CEO of the Asia Society and a former prime minister of Australia, about the impacts of a U.S. deal to build nuclear submarines for Australia.
A Review Of Sunday Night's 73rd Emmy Awards
Netflix's royal family drama The Crown and Apple TV+'s comedy Ted Lasso scored major wins at the Emmys. Despite honoring a roster of deserving and well-liked shows, the ceremony fell a bit flat.
For Afghan Woman, Life Under The Taliban Is Taking Shape
Women across Afghanistan have been protesting the Taliban's restrictions. Some feel that time is running out for them to protect all their hard-earned freedoms from the last 20 years.
In Mass Expulsion, The U.S. Begins Flying Haitian Migrants Home From Texas
The United States is flying Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland. This comes as Democrats attempt to include immigration overhaul in their spending bill.
Hurricane Ida Leaves Behind A Big Trash Removal Problem In New Orleans
New Orleans has a trash problem. It's so bad, the city's mayor calls it a "crisis." Residents have even taken to the streets to complain.
News Brief: U.N. General Assembly, Migrant Deportation, Book Review: 'Peril'
World leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The president's immigration issues are multiplying at the border and in Washington. A new book is a speed tour of election year 2020.
25 Years After Its Release, Examining The Legacy Of 'Buena Vista Social Club'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to music journalist Judy Cantor-Navas about Cuban music's impact on the Buena Vista Social Club. The group's popular album came out 25 years ago this month.