Massive Cover-Up: Nude Statues In Italy Deemed Too Racy For Iran's President
Works of art at a museum in Rome were covered up before a visit this week by President Hassan Rouhani, and nobody claims to know who gave the order.
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What Were The Least (And Most) Corrupt Countries In 2015?
The U.S. lost three points from its 2014 score. Despite gains in some countries, an annual index shows that 68 percent of the world's countries have "a serious corruption problem."
France's Justice Minister Resigns Following Controversial Anti-Terrorism Proposal
Christiane Taubira opposed a push to strip dual nationals convicted of terrorism of their French citizenship.
As Sanctions On Iran Are Lifted, Many U.S. Business Restrictions Remain
The U.S. and other countries have agreed to lift sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program, but Washington still has other sanctions in place against Tehran.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Join The Fight To Stop Zika Virus
On a trial basis, a British company is releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in Brazil to try to reduce the Aedes aegypti population — the species spreading Zika.
Growing Numbers Of Chinese Teens Are Coming To America For High School
More than 23,000 have come so far, with California a top destination — especially the Los Angeles suburbs in the San Gabriel Valley. Many teens live with host families and attend private schools.
Iran's President Meets The Pope On Start Of European Tour
Iran's president is in Italy at the start of a Europe trip made possible by the lifting of sanctions following the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal. President Hassan Rouhani met with the Pope Tuesday before heading to France.
Romania Investigates Hundreds Of Publications Written By Prisoners
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Romanian journalist Ovidiu Vanghele about Romanian prisoners publishing scientific papers to reduce prison sentences.
Nations Across Latin America Grapple With Rapid Spread Of Zika Virus
Authorities in Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador and Jamaica are encouraging women to delay getting pregnant due to the spread of the mosquito-borne illness, Zika. The virus has been linked to brain damage in infants. Delaying pregnancy is a challenge for women in the region where rape is the cause of many pregnancies, and women have little access to contraception.
Doomsday Clock Stays At 3 Minutes To Midnight
Despite the progress represented by the Iran nuclear deal, rising tensions between the U.S. and Russia, North Korea's nuclear tests and other conflicts mean the world is still close to catastrophe.