U.S. Aircraft Carrier Visits Vietnam For The First Time Since The War
A U.S. aircraft carrier is visiting Vietnam, making it the first one since the Vietnam War. We're looking at that visit from two very different perspectives.
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My Night Camping In An 18th Century Church In England
Many old churches in England have gone into disrepair after losing their congregations. Now an organization is raising money for upkeep by letting people camp — "champ" — overnight inside of them.
Germany's Angela Merkel Gets Fourth Term After Social Democrats Approve Coalition
Two-thirds of voters from Germany's center-left Social Democrats endorsed a new deal to form a coalition government with the center-right Christian Democrats of Chancellor Angela Merkel.
A Crash Course In Vermont's Head-Turning, Homegrown Sport
A reporter and longtime skier takes a whack at the wacky, DIY sport, jack jumping, which began in the 19th century. Enthusiasts of the state's pastime will compete in a world championship on Sunday.
Aid Group Pulls Out Of Nigerian Town Following Deadly Suspected Boko Haram Attack
Tens of thousands of displaced people living in a nearby camp are now deprived of medical care, said Doctors Without Borders. Three aid workers were among those killed.
Months After ISIS, Much Of Iraq's Mosul Is Still Rubble
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces drove the militants out of the city eight months ago, but residents say hardly any efforts are in place to rebuild homes after airstrikes and explosions toppled them.
110 Schoolgirls Kidnapped In Nigeria
The Nigerian government is under mounting pressure to find 110 school girls who were kidnapped more than a week ago in northeast Nigeria, likely by Boko Haram.
Egyptian Singers Jailed For 'Inciting Debauchery'
Singers in Egypt have been jailed for things they've said, based on reasons like "corrupting public morals."
Report Accuses North Korea Of Fueling Syria's Chemical Weapons Program
A leaked U.N. report gives details on the arms North Korea has sold to Syria, despite sanctions. Scott Simon talks with Bruce Bechtol, a former Korea analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
In 'Foxtrot,' A Filmmaker Captures The 'Bleeding Soul Of Israeli Society'
Samuel Maoz says his latest film was inspired by his experiences as a soldier in the Israeli army. He says Foxtrot deals with the "traumatic circle" his country is trapped in.