Suicide Bombing In Eastern Afghanistan Kills 68, Wounds Scores
The death toll from Tuesday's blast in Nangarhar province has more than doubled since initial reports. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Putin: 'We Know' True Identities Of U.K.'s 2 Suspects In Skripal Poisoning
Russia's president said the men whom U.K. police recently accused of poisoning former spy Sergei Skripal are private citizens, not Russian agents, and urged them to speak out.
Update On Protests In Basra
Unrest in one of Iraq's biggest cities, Basra, has shaken up the country at a time of political instability. Basra is an oil hub, but people are poor and a water crisis has pushed them to the edge.
EU Votes On Punishing Hungary For Violating EU 'Common Values'
Hungary's prime minister has accused the EU of insulting his country as the European Parliament prepares to vote Wednesday on sanctioning Hungary over government restrictions on the courts, news media and migrants.
Wife Speaks Out On American Husband Held In Iran
For more than two years, Princeton University student Xiyue Wang has been detained in Iran. His wife, Hua Qu, speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about his health and the prospects for his release.
'Floating Schools' Make Sure Kids Get To Class When The Water Rises
Monsoon floods won't stop these kids from going to school in Bangladesh — especially if the school comes to the student!
News Brief: Hurricane Heads Toward Carolinas, Trump Approval At 39 Percent, Basra
North Carolina and South Carolina are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence. Also, a new poll shows President Trump's approval rating at 39 percent, and an update on unrest in Basra.
Former Ambassador On The Value Of The International Criminal Court
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Scheffer, former U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues under the Clinton administration, about U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court.
The Attack On Democracy In The 1930s And Today
As fascism spread globally in the 1930s, the U.S. responded with a series of radio programs informing the public about American democracy. Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, talks to Steve Inskeep.
Russians Protest Putin's Plan To Raise National Pension Age
The Russian government's plan to raise the national pension age for men and women has sparked protests across the country.