Thousands In Cuba Protest Over The Worsening Economy
Cuba's president addressed the nation Monday morning following widespread protests on the island about the dismal state of the economy. He blamed Cuba's troubles on the U.S.
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Afghan Commanding General Says Afghans Feel Abandoned By The U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with commanding general of the Afghan Army, Gen. Sami Sadat, about U.S. troops being almost completely withdrawn from Afghanistan.
Haitians Fear Gang Violence, But Are Also Wary Of International Intervention
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Yvens Rumbold for an overview of peacekeeping efforts in Haiti, like the controversial legacy of U.N. peacekeepers from 2004 to 2017 and the local actions underway now.
The Economic Crisis In Lebanon May Be One Of The Worst In The World Since The 1800s
The once-thriving middle class in Beirut, Lebanon, has collapsed amid a historic economic crisis. Banks are freezing withdrawals and pharmacies are running out of medicines.
Revenge, Red Smoke And Rubber Trees: A Vietnam Ghost Story
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Violet Kupersmith about Build Your House Around My Body. It's the story of a woman's disappearance in Vietnam, populated by vengeful — but not always scary — ghosts.
A Woman Died Of COVID After Contracting 2 Variants At The Same Time, Researchers Say
The woman had both the alpha and beta variants of the coronavirus, which were found first in the U.K. and South Africa, respectively.
With The U.S. Military Gone, The CIA Faces Tough Challenges In Afghanistan
The CIA and the military depend on each other in war zones like Afghanistan. Now that U.S. forces have pulled out almost entirely, the spy agency will have a harder time keeping tabs on the Taliban.
Demonstrators In Havana Protest Shortages, Rising Prices
Thousands of demonstrators went out to the streets in several cities in Cuba to protest against ongoing food shortages and high prices of foodstuffs, amid the coronavirus crisis.
Haitian Arrested As Alleged Tie To Assassination Masterminds
The head of Haiti's national police gave no information on the purported masterminds, but said a Haitian man was arrested and had worked with them. The man appeared to have been living in Florida.
Italy Defeats England In Emotional Battle For European Soccer Championship
Italy emerged victorious Sunday in a tight match that came down to penalty kicks. The loss is a crushing blow for England, which could have claimed its first international title in 55 years.