Sen. Dan Sullivan Outlines The Current State Of The Iran Nuclear Deal
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan from Alaska about what Congress will do if President Trump decides to decertify the Iran Deal.
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Members Of U.S. Army Special Forces Killed In Niger
Three Green Berets were killed and two more were wounded in an ambush in Niger. The U.S. special forces are in Niger to train local forces in anti-terrorism tactics to battle violent extremists.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Could Be In Trouble
The U.S. says Russia is violating the treaty and some Republicans want to respond by developing a new missile. But arms control experts say that could spur a nuclear arms race and isn't necessary.
International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons Wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
The prize was announced in Oslo, Norway, on Friday morning. The campaign, known as ICAN, seeks an international legal prohibition on nuclear weapons.
Deadly Tropical Storm Nate Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast
Nate brought heavy rain to Central America, where more than 20 people died. The storm is headed toward Louisiana, where Gov. John Bel Edwards said, "I'm not going to tell you I am not concerned."
The Public Therapists Of Sao Paulo
In a public park in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a handful of psychotherapists are open for business. This is literally a public service — they've set up shop on folding beach chairs in a busy city park.
International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons Wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, or ICAN, a group working to establish a global prohibition on nuclear weapons under international law.
Central African Republic Seeks More United Nations Aid As Violence Grows
As the Trump administration looks to cut spending at the U.N., officials are reviewing every peacekeeping mission. UN officials say the Central African Republic mission needs more resources, not less.
Rohingya Exodus: Refugees Struggle To Get Survival Basics
The U.N. calls it the world's fastest developing refugee emergency. And it appears far from over. More than half a million Muslim minority Rohingya have fled Myanmar for neighboring Bangladesh following a brutal crackdown by Myanmar's military.
His School For 540 Needy Kids Earns Him A U.N. Prize
Nigerian lawyer Zannah Mustapha is honored this week for negotiating the release of girls captured by Boko Haram and starting a school for orphans and others affected by the violence.