Why A 106-Year-Old Event Is Still Relevant In 2017
International Women's Day has taken on a life of its own. Here's how it's celebrated around the world.
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Commentary: Why I Decided To Become A German Citizen After Brexit
Esme Nicholson, with NPR in Berlin, was born in England but became a German citizen after Britain voted to leave the European Union. She reflects on what it means to be German in today's Europe.
David Miliband Calls Trump's Revised Travel Ban 'A Gift For Extremists'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Miliband, former British foreign minister who is currently the head of the International Rescue Committee, about the new executive order regarding people coming into the U.S. from six majority-Muslim countries.
Israel Approves Law To Block Entry To People Who Call For Boycotting Israel
It's part of an effort to combat a global movement that calls for cutting off economic ties in support of Palestinian independence. Israel has not explained how it will enforce the law.
Poachers Break Into French Zoo, Kill White Rhino And Steal His Horn
This is believed to be the first such incident at a European zoo. The zoo says its staff is in shock. The suspects remain at large, and police are investigating.
Malaysia And North Korea Are Heading Toward A Complete Diplomatic Breakdown
Over the weekend, the two countries expelled each other's ambassadors over the airport murder of Kim Jong Nam. Now, they have both imposed exit bans, in apparent violation of international agreements
U.S. Sends First Parts Of THAAD Missile Defense System To South Korea
China has opposed the move, which the U.S. is calling a defensive measure against North Korea. Chinese state-run media warned that THAAD's presence will bring an "arms race in the region."
Report: Environmental Hazards Kill 1.7 Million Kids Under 5 Each Year
Indoor and outdoor air pollution is one of the most extreme threats to children's health — and is on the rise, according to the World Health Organization reports.
Somali Students Help Teachers Learn What It's Like To Be A Refugee
Research shows that schools treat black and white children differently. But in one town in Maine, Somali students are leading workshops on their culture for teachers and administrators.
Tribes & Traitors: What Happens When You Empathize with the Enemy?
This week on Hidden Brain, the stories of two men who showed empathy for the other side and found themselves labeled "enemy" by their own people.