Arms Embargo On South Sudan Fails U.N. Vote
The U.S.-backed resolution fell two votes short of adoption Friday. It would have been the Security Council's most recent attempt to stabilize the restive country.
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Security Council Condemns Israeli Settlements As U.S. Abstains From Vote
In explaining the U.S. position, Ambassador Samantha Power said the move doesn't diminish U.S. support for Israel.
Amid Trump Defense Spending Statements, His Plans Are Unclear
As President-elect Donald Trump tweets about expanding nuclear security and the cost of combat aircraft, some wonder whether his hardball posts are just "Art of the Deal" tactics to help the Pentagon.
Transcript: NPR's Interview With CIA Director John Brennan
In a wide-ranging interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks CIA director John Brennan about the incoming Trump administration, Russian interference in the U.S. election and the future of Syria.
Eat Ye Bread Sauce While Ye May: Brits Go Medieval On Christmas Day
Made with breadcrumbs, milk, onion and spices, bread sauce is a key part of traditional English Christmas dinners. It's a culinary relic of medieval times when bread-soaked sauces were all the rage.
Honk If You Love Memes: The 'Om Telolet Om' Phenomenon, Explained
Kids in Indonesia are asking bus drivers to "om telolet om!" — which loosely translates to "sir, honk your horn, sir!" The melodious sounds of Indonesian bus horns are now all over the Internet.
Emptied East Aleppo Now Regime-Controlled, But Syria's Civil War Rages On
Evacuations of civilians and rebel fighters from east Aleppo finished on Thursday night, and forces supporting President Bashar Assad seized the enclave. But the rebels' surrender doesn't mean peace.
Putin Shrugs Off Trump's Tweet On Expanding U.S. Nuclear Capability
During his annual news conference, Russia's leader also addressed accusations of Kremlin meddling in the U.S. election by saying Democrats "are trying to blame all their failures on external factors."
On Malta, Libyan Plane's Hijackers Surrender After Hours Of Negotiations
The hijackers of a Libyan plane that landed on Malta were arrested and all passengers and crew were safely released Friday morning. Kyle Vidal, a journalist with iNews Malta, has the latest.
Germans Confirm Market Attacker Was Killed In Italy, Question How He Got There
Officers in Milan shot and killed the suspect in the Berlin Christmas market attack. Now there are questions about how the man, who had a criminal record, was able to get into France and then Italy.