Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Express Outrage Over Beirut Explosion
Large crowds thronged the city's center, blaming politicians and a culture of corruption and negligence for an explosion that killed more than 150 people.
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From Desert Battlefields To Coral Reefs, Private Satellites Revolutionize The View
Satellite images were once restricted to governments. Now anyone can get them, creating a new world of possibilities for environmentalists, human rights groups and those monitoring nuclear weapons.
A Yazidi Survivor's Struggle Shows The Pain That Endures After ISIS Attack
Six years after ISIS committed genocide against Iraq's ancient religious minority group, the Yazidis are not getting the help they need to recover.
Protesters Demand Accountability In The Aftermath Of Beirut Explosion
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Lebanese journalist Alia Ibrahim about the Beirut blast and why she finds hope in the tragedy.
Ireland Finds U.S. Tourists During Pandemic May Be Trouble. But So Is Their Absence
There's a perception that Americans are resistant to wearing masks and are refusing to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Still, one hotel workers says, "We are missing the Americans greatly."
Melbourne, Australia, Is Shutting Down Due To A New Spike In Coronavirus Cases
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Elizabeth Kulas about the recent increase in coronavirus cases in Melbourne, Australia.
Indian Jetliner Breaks In Two After Overshooting Runway; 17 People Dead
A Boeing 737 with 190 people aboard skids off the runway and plunges down a 35-foot slope — leaving the airliner cracked in two.
Beirut Explosion Looks Like An Accident — And A Sign Of The Country's Collapse
Tuesday's blast came against a backdrop of ongoing, unaddressed government dysfunction. Some of the country's chronic problems may help explain how 2,750 tons of explosives were neglected at the port.
German Health Officials Warn About 2nd Coronavirus Wave
Coronavirus infections in Germany are on the rise, and doctors warn the country risks throwing away its earlier success as it opens up after the lockdown.
What's Ahead For U.S.-China Relations As Trump Takes New Steps Against Beijing
U.S.-China relations hit another low as the Trump administration attempts to ban Chinese apps and sanctions top Hong Kong officials for curtailing the city's autonomy.