2 U.S. Troops Killed By Taliban Bomb In Southern Afghanistan
The soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in Kandahar province. Two other U.S. troops were wounded in the attack.
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Iran Admits To Shooting Down Plane
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Abas Aslani, editor-in-chief of the Iran Front Page, about reaction inside Iran.
Aid For Syria Threatened At U.N.
Aid for millions of Syrians is at risk as Russia is trying to block it at the U.N. Security Council. It's part of Russia's alliance with the Syrian regime.
Protests In Chile
Chilean protesters were back on the streets Friday to vent their anger over the country's paltry pensions, fragile safety net and police brutality against demonstrators.
What U.S.-Iran Tensions Mean For The Middle East
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with with Dalia Dassa Kaye of the Rand Corporation about the implications of Iran-U.S. tensions in the region, where relationships are complicated and, at times, volatile.
Australians Debate What To Do About Climate Change
In the midst of the devastating wildfire season, Australians are still having a hard time finding common ground on what to do about climate change.
After Denial, Iran Now Says It Shot Down Plane
Iran has now admitted that its own military shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet Wednesday, killing all 176 people onboard.
Iran 'Unintentionally' Shot Down Ukrainian Jetliner, Killing 176 People
Iranian media quoted the military as saying human error led to the attack. The foreign minister blamed "US adventurism." Missiles struck the plane just after it took off from Tehran.
'Imminent' Threat — Trump Justification Of Attack On Iranian General — Is Undefined
Administration officials say Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani was killed to prevent "imminent attacks." They're being questioned about what "imminent" means.
Ukrainian Plane Crash In Iran: Here's What The Available Evidence Shows
Video footage and the locations of key Iranian military facilities lend credence to the idea that the jetliner carrying 176 people was accidentally shot down.