The Latest On Tensions Between U.S. And Iran
Tensions again increase between the U.S. and Iran, as the first anniversary approaches of the American drone strike that killed an Iran's top military commander.
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Bread Shortages In Sudan Mark A Fragile Period For The Country's Government
The soaring price of bread led to the toppling of Sudan's long-time dictator, Omar al-Bashir. Now a fragile interim government is in place, and eyes are once again on the rising price of bread.
Iran Tells U.N. Agency It Will Enrich Uranium Back To Pre-Nuclear Deal Level Of 20%
Iran has exceeded some limits of the 2015 agreement in the past but this move would mark a notable step toward strengthening its nuclear capacity. The U.S. withdrew from the pact in 2018.
72-Year-Old Gardener Goes Viral On Twitter After Posting Photos Of His Big Vegetables
Gerald Stratford is a British gardener who's into growing big vegetables. He became an internet sensation after photos of his big veg went viral last year.
What The End Of Brexit Means For Trade And Travel Between U.K. And Europe
New Year's Day marks the start of the new relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, which will make the borders harder to cross.
Saudi Arabia Sentences Prominent Women's Rights Activist To Nearly 6 Years In Prison
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi female activist, to five years and eight months in prison. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with her sister Alia al-Hathloul.
A Look Back At What Happened After The Killing Of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani
One year after the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, NPR correspondents discuss what happened since and what Iran policy might look like under the Biden administration.
Our Favorite Global TikToks Of 2020: From A Handwashing Dance To A Literal Ice Box
As the clock ticks farewell to a terrible, horrible, very bad year, TikTok brought moments of joy. Here's what ticked the boxes for TikTok devotees.
United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union
Britain is now well and truly out of the European Union, and the border between the U.K. and its former partners in the EU will be very different,
A Cambodian American Lawyer On The Importance Of Resistance
A Cambodian American lawyer has returned to her homeland to join the resistance to strongman Hun Sen. She says the US needs to pay attention to a country where China is the "elephant in the room."