Callista Gingrich Nominated As Ambassador To The Vatican
There is little sign of opposition to the nomination of Callista Gingrich, but it is not without controversy.
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President Hassan Rouhani Wins Re-Election In Iran
Iranians voted for president Friday, and chose to re-elect President Hassan Rouhani, who made a historic nuclear deal with the West.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani Wins Re-Election
Voters chose the reform-minded president by a margin of about 20 percent over his main conservative challenger, signaling a wish to continue Rouhani's goal of greater openness with the world.
For A Sister, Strawberry Season In Paris Brings Bittersweet Memories
In the month of May, when strawberries pop up in outdoor markets in Paris, a sister remembers her late brother, who loved a particular variety. He died five years ago this month.
Trump Arrives In Saudi Arabia To A Warm Welcome, Despite Troubles At Home
Saudi Arabia is the first stop on President Trump's first overseas trip. Despite his anti-Saudi rhetoric during the campaign, there are reasons Saudi leaders may welcome him.
Trump Gets Warm Reception In Saudi Arabia
President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Saturday, the first stop of his first international trip since becoming president. He's getting a warm welcome.
Journalism Is Deadly In Mexico
Respected Mexican journalist Javier Valdez was murdered this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mexican journalist Javier Garza about the dangers of reporting on gang violence in Mexico.
How The Trump-Russia Scandal Is Playing In Russia
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Julia Ioffe of The Atlantic about how this week's news is being received in Russia, and the state of U.S.-Russia relations.
Sweden Drops Rape Charges Against WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Maddy Savage for the latest in the story that rape charges have been dropped against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Sweden.
Chinese Fighter Jets Buzz U.S. Air Force Plane Over East China Sea
In an intercept that the U.S. Air Force described as "unprofessional," a pair of Chinese fighter jets reportedly came within 150 feet of the American plane over the East China Sea on Wednesday.