The View From Saudi Arabia On Trump's Jerusalem Policy
Saudi Arabia called President Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem Israel's capital "unjustified and irresponsible."
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Despite Maduro's Unpopularity, Venezuela's Opposition Isn't A Shoo-In For Election
Venezuelans are suffering under increasing shortages of food, medicine, and other basics. But growing anger from this has not translated into greater success at the ballot box for the opposition.
To Some Zionist Christians And Jews, The Bible Says Jerusalem Is Israel's Capital
According to some pro-Israeli Christians and Jews, God wants Jerusalem to be the capital of a Jewish state. That argument, however, is not universally accepted among those faith groups.
ISIS's Last Stand Falls In Iraq, Prime Minister Says
After a three-and-a-half year fight, Haider al-Abadi announced Saturday Iraqi forces had retaken the group's final stronghold along the Syrian border.
Clashes, Airstrikes Follow Jerusalem Policy Change
We have the latest from Jerusalem following the U.S. decision to recognize the city as Israel's capital.
Crowdfunding For French Castles
You too can own a French chateau, in part, anyway. Romain Delaume, CEO of Dartagnans, tells NPR's Scott Simon about a crowdfunding effort underway to preserve La Mothe-Chandeniers.
How Women From The U.S. Could Be At Risk Of Genital Mutilation
Young women from the U.S. are at increasing risk of a dangerous ritual known as female genital mutilation. Federal law enforcement has launched an awareness campaign about "vacation cutting."
Opening The Hottest Fake Restaurant In Town
Vice U.K. writer Oobah Butler created a fake restaurant that became the hottest eatery in London on TripAdvisor. He tells NPR's Scott Simon about how he executed his prank.
Merci, Johnny: Remembering Rocker Johnny Hallyday, Beloved By France
Johnny Hallyday was one of France's favorite performers. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the rock and roller, who died this week at the age of 74.
Russia's Nuclear Industry Tries To Dispel Fears Over Mysterious Radioactive Cloud
More than two months after a mysterious radioactive cloud was detected over Europe, Russia's nuclear industry denied that a nuclear reprocessing plant was the source of the plume of ruthenium-106.