Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
Refugees Find A Closing Of Sweden's Open-Door Immigration Policy
Ethnic and political tensions are growing in Sweden, a country traditionally known for its openness and tolerance. In some cases, the victims of discrimination are also perpetrators.
Oil Industry Sees Layoffs, Even As Jobs Numbers Rise Elsewhere
The energy sector is laying off workers, as falling oil prices have slowed drilling. Analysts are sifting through the January employment report, which showed American employers added 257,000 jobs.
Zimbabwe President's Red Carpet Stumble Goes Viral
Twitter users had a field day posting photoshopped images of Robert Mugabe with the hashtag #MugabeFalls.
College Students Warned Of Missing Snake
Staff and students at Castleston State College in Vermont were emailed this week about a missing Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor. But don't worry, the email said, the snake only eats mice.
French, German Leaders To Present Ukraine Peace Plan To Russia
French President Francois Hollande and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel travel to Moscow on Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the crisis in Ukraine.
Diplomacy Round Sparked After Upsurge In Eastern Ukraine Fighting
The renewed crisis in Ukraine has further strained relations between the U.S. and Russia, just as Secretary of State John Kerry visits the Ukrainian capital Kiev.
Researchers Probe Horrors Behind Deaths At Florida School For Boys
After 3 years of work at a now closed Florida reform school, researchers have found new evidence of violent abuse and unreported deaths. They have identified more sets of remains in unmarked graves.
Senate Hearing Learns Of No Clear Plan To Close Guantanamo
More than 100 detainees remain locked up at the prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. President Obama wants Guantanamo closed, but no solution is yet in sight to close it.
Economists Expect Data To Show A Pullback In Job Creation
The energy sector has started laying off workers as oil prices drop. Analysts will sift through the government's monthly employment report to see what affect that's having on U.S. job creation.