U.K. May Have 24 Hours Without Coal Power
The country's National Grid announced Friday it was on its way to a full day without requiring its coal plants to produce power. Britain plans to eliminate the energy source by 2025.
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Armed Conflicts Exacerbate Famine In South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia And Yemen
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, about the on-the-ground scene of famine in South Sudan and other countries.
Police Continue Investigation Into Paris' Champs Elysees Shooting
Police in France are still investigating the background of the man who killed a police officer in Paris on the eve of the French presidential election.
Iran's Incumbent President Set To Face Hard-Line Challenger
The field has been chosen for the Iranian presidential election in May. The pragmatist incumbent president will face a hard-line challenger, and the race could impact the international agreement to limit Iran's nuclear program.
Egyptian-American Aid Worker Returns To U.S. After Release From Cairo Jail
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Mohamed Soltan, an Egyptian-American who was previously imprisoned in Egypt for political reasons, about the release of Aya Hijazi, the Egyptian-American aid worker who was imprisoned in Egypt for nearly three years.
U.S., Uganda Call Off Search For Infamous Warlord Joseph Kony
The U.S. announced late last month they'd be redirecting troops hunting the Lord's Resistance Army; Uganda followed suit this week. The U.S. says Kony's followers have shrunk to fewer than 100 people.
Egyptian-American Aid Worker, Released From Cairo Jail, Returns To U.S.
Aya Hijazi and her Egyptian husband were accused of child abuse, but human rights groups called the charges specious and prosecutors offered no proof. The couple were jailed for nearly three years.
The Stakes In France's Presidential Election
A shooting on Paris' famous Champs Elysees left one police officer dead and two seriously wounded. It happened as presidential candidates were debating on television, ahead of Sunday's election.
Maine's Immigrants Boost Workforce Of Whitest, Oldest State In U.S.
New immigrants are projected to be the main driver of the U.S. workforce over the next 20 years. That trend is already playing out in Maine, which has an aging white population with a low birth rate.
Ivanka's Brand Thrives, Raising Conflict Questions, As She Takes On White House Role
Ivanka Trump handed over her business operations and put her brand in a trust. Now, she has an office in the White House and sits in on meetings with world leaders while her company flourishes.