Hopes Fade As Yemen Peace Talks Falter
Hisham Al-Omeisy, a Yemeni activist and analyst, talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the failed peace talks in Geneva, and what life is like in Yemen's capital.
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How The Kurds Are Succeeding In Iraq
Kurdish fighters have recaptured a strategic Syrian city from the so-called Islamic State. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Joshua Landis at the University of Oklahoma about the Kurds' strategy.
Citing Abuse, Haitian Immigrants Flee Dominican Republic
The deadline has passed for illegal immigrants in the Dominican Republic to begin the process to get regularized or to get out of the country. Authorities say most illegal immigrants will be deported.
The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Challenge: Life After An Earthquake
Aid workers have not been able to reach some of the remote parts of Nepal. So it's up to the villagers to rebuild their homes and their lives. And the clock is ticking as monsoon season nears.
Courted By Candidates, Faith Voters Say They Want To Hear More
Attendees of the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority conference say they want to hear the candidates talk about higher education, defense and gun rights.
It's Hard For These Dads To Talk About Love ... But They Do
Three fathers in India talk about the struggle to express affection for their kids and how they feel about having daughters versus sons.
North Korea Announces Cure For MERS (As If)
The drug can also allegedly wipe out AIDS and TB and just about every other disease. The state-run media announced the news, so exaggeration is to be expected.
Sen. Tim Scott: Charleston Shooting Was 'A Crime Of Hate'
Sen. Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina, shares his thoughts on the shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston.
Guess Which Country Has The Biggest Increase In Soda Drinking
It's Cameroon, closely trailed by Vietnam and India. Sugary fizzy drinks are making inroads in the developing world.
Why Ebola Won't Go Away In West Africa
Over the past few months, case tallies have dipped toward zero, only to bounce back up. Health officials worry the outbreak could never end if people keep hiding cases and dead bodies.