How Trump Could Easily Reverse Obama's Opening To Cuba
President Obama reached out to Cuba mostly through executive orders. But those can easily be undone by Donald Trump, who is much more critical of the Cuban leadership.
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In Philippine Drug War, Death Toll Rises And So Do Concerns About Tactics
Since the war on drugs began, some 5,000 people have been killed, 2,000 by police and 3,000 in extrajudicial killings. Reporter Michael Sullivan has been following the war in one Manila neighborhood.
In The Spot Where He Spent His Final Years, A Museum Honors Yasser Arafat
A new museum in Ramallah features the life and times of the late Palestine Liberation Organization leader, from his Nobel Peace Prize to his pistol, glasses and bedroom.
Protesters Across India Rail Against Countrywide Cash Crunch
They're opposed to a government decision to void the country's largest-denomination bank notes. The government says the move is designed to combat corruption and target the black market.
The Czech Pastry That Took Texas By Storm, And Keeps Gaining Strength
Kolaches have been a Lone Star staple for a long time, and some have even taken on a sausage-and-jalapeño twist. Now their popularity is expanding, with both big and small companies getting onboard.
Fillon Beats Juppe In French Conservative Presidential Primary
In the conservative party's race for president, Alain Juppé, conceded defeat to Francois Fillon, who will face candidates from the left and the extreme right in the presidential election next May.
'Mayor Of Mogadishu': Symbol Of Hope Or Divisive Figure?
Steve Inskeep talks to the BBC's Andrew Harding about his book: The Mayor of Mogadishu. It's a look at Somalia's modern history through the life story of one of its most controversial politicians.
A Year Later: Fence Between Serbia And Hungary Slows Migrant Traffic
The fence dramatically reduced the number of crossings. In 2015, as many as 3,000 migrants crossed daily, now only about 30 asylum seekers a day have been officially allowed to enter Hungary.
Thousands Flee Eastern Aleppo As Syrian Regime Forces Advance
Rebels have held the eastern side of Aleppo for years. Now pro-government troops have retaken some key neighborhoods. Thousands of civilians are fleeing the fighting.
Fidel Castro's Hold On Cuba Persisted Until His Death
Cuba continues an official period of mourning following the death last Friday of longtime dictator Fidel Castro. What did Fidel Castro mean to Cubans in 2016?