The 2019 Report Card For The Fight To End Female Genital Mutilation
On this day of "zero tolerance" for FGM, how is the world doing in its campaign to halt the practice?
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Russian Court Sentences Jehovah's Witness To 6 Years In Prison For Extremism
Dennis Christensen was arrested during prayer. "I hope today is the day Russia defends religious freedom," he said before the verdict. Critics call it a severe crackdown on religious freedom.
China Investigating Reports Of HIV-Tainted Medication
The suspect batch contains more than 12,000 treatments of human immunoglobulin meant to boost patients' weakened immune systems. It's not yet clear if anyone contracted HIV from the product.
Russia Says It Will Build New Missile Systems Within 2 Years
The U.S. said last week it would stop abiding by the Cold War treaty banning intermediate-range nuclear missiles. "Our response will be symmetrical," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
7-Year-Old Dies In Tent Fire In Syrian Refugee Camp
The story of a mother who lost her 7-year-old daughter when their tent caught fire in a Syrian camp shows the brutal situation for those living there.
Controversy Surrounds Planned Hungarian Holocaust Museum
A state-funded museum in Hungary devoted to Hungarian Jews is worrying Holocaust survivors and scholars even before it's open.
Pope Francis Acknowledges Sexual Abuse Of Nuns
Pope Francis, for the first time, acknowledged the sexual abuse of nuns by priests and bishops.
Foreign Policy In The SOTU
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns about the foreign policy themes President Trump addressed during his State of the Union speech.
2nd North Korea Nuclear Summit Will Take Place In Vietnam This Month, Trump Says
The U.S. and North Korea will meet in Vietnam, Trump told lawmakers during the State of the Union address. The countries will work toward details of denuclearization missing from last year's meeting.
The Year Of The Pig Begins
If you celebrated the Lunar New Year, it probably kicked off with food, family and firecrackers. What else does this festivity mean for people who celebrate?