Nigerians Vote After Delay
Eighty-four million Nigerians are registered to vote for president in Saturday's elections. But the week's delay of the vote could affect turnout for the next leader of Africa's largest economy.
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British Parliamentarians Form New Centrist Group
NPR's Scott Simon talks to U.K. Member of Parliament Chris Leslie about his recent decision to leave the Labour Party. Leslie has criticized the party's leadership over its handling of Brexit.
Botswana Weighs Lifting Hunting Ban, With Eye On Reducing Elephant Population
A government group recommends elephant hunting resume within limits, and also calls for the animals to be slaughtered for meat used in pet food production.
U.S. Will Leave 400 Troops In Syria
Two months after President Trump announced a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country, the White House says the contingent will remain for an unspecified period of time.
Trump's Venezuela Moves Follow Long History Of Intervention In Latin America
History suggests that if the U.S. takes too large a role in the South American country's crisis, it could spark a worse backlash than the original issue, experts and former diplomats warn.
Thousands Gather Along The Border In Standoff Between Colombia And Venezuela
Thousands are gathered in a Colombian border town for a star-studded concert on the eve of a showdown over getting U.S. food aid into neighboring Venezuela.
Nigerians To Vote In Elections Saturday, After A Week-Long Delay
Nigerians will go to the polls on Saturday for an election that was delayed by a week. Authorities are asking for peace and calm as tens of millions prepare to vote.
Judge Rules Against State Department In Same-Sex Couple's Citizenship Lawsuit
Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks have twin sons, born four minutes apart. The State Department has maintained that one is a U.S. citizen and one is not. A judge sided with the couple.
Breakdancing In The Olympics? Paris 2024 Organizers Say, 'Oui, Garçon!'
Discussing "le breakdance" this week, Paris organizers said it speaks to young people — and that the sport's dance battles will be a hit in the 2024 Summer Games.
Netflix Buys Rights To Stream Chinese Sci-Fi Blockbuster 'The Wandering Earth'
The film's release has been a major event in China. Will overseas audiences by charmed its big-budget special effects, too?