Israeli Author Amos Oz Dies At Age 79
The novelist and literary figure's body of work tracked Israel from its origins in the ashes of the Holocaust to the present.
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Critics Say U.S. Withdrawal From UNESCO Allows Different Agendas To Surface
The U.S. stopped paying dues to the U.N. Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization after it recognized a Palestinian state in 2011. The U.S. will be out of the group by the end of the year.
With U.S. Troops Leaving Syria, What Will The Fight Against ISIS Look Like?
Many wonder where the fight against ISIS will occur next. David Greene talks to Douglas Ollivant, a former Iraq director at the National Security Council, about that battle against ISIS.
After Italy Turns Against Migrants, They Attempt Crossing Into France
Italy's populist government cracks down on migrants. Those who risked their lives to get into Italy are doing it all over again to get out of the country. In some cases, they traveling over the Alps.
'Miracle' Boy Survives Avalanche After Being Buried Alive For 40 Minutes
The 12-year-old was alive and conscious when he was rescued on Wednesday, defying bleak statistics for avalanche victims trapped over 15 minutes. "We can call it a miracle," a rescue captain said.
'Can You Come To The White House?' A Reporter's Tale Of A Surprise Trip To Iraq
NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith was one of 13 reporters to go with President Trump to Iraq, an assignment that meant keeping a big secret — even from family.
2018 Was A Year Of Drastic Cuts To U.S. Refugee Admissions
America is rejecting more legal immigrants than ever before. Refugee advocates warn that President Trump's aim is to dismantle the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Indonesia Extends Exclusion Zone Around Volcano That Caused Tsunami
Anak Krakatau, whose partial collapse is blamed for triggering Saturday's tsunami that killed at least 430 people, remains active — spewing ash over a large area around the Sunda Strait.
Russia Will Deploy New Hypersonic Missile Systems In 2019, Putin Says
The Avangard weapon system is built around a hypersonic glide vehicle that takes an elusive path toward its target — even as it reportedly travels at more than 20 times the speed of sound.
Kerala Needs Coconut Pickers — So Women Are Stepping In (And Climbing Up)
In Kerala, a part of India known as "land of coconuts," male coconut pickers are turning to other jobs. Women are among the new trainees.