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?
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More Civilians Flee ISIS-Held Iraqi City Of Mosul
The Iraqi Army, Kurdish fighters and Shiite militias are all grinding toward the city of Mosul. Civilians are fleeing the city in greater numbers, resigning themselves to spending winter in a tent.
In Havana, Cubans Settle Into Long Mourning Period For Fidel Castro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro looks at how Cuba is reacting to the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. He died on Friday at the age of 90.
Abused Animals Find Refuge In A New Sanctuary In Jordan
A new wild animal preserve in Jordan has opened its doors to rescued wildlife in one of the Middle East's biggest animal trafficking routes. Here's a look at that sanctuary.
Get To Know A Cuba Without Castro: Recommended Books, Movies And Music
With the death of longtime dictator Fidel Castro, interest in the island nation has again spiked among Americans. For those looking to learn more about the country, expert Tom Miller has some picks.
Francois Fillon Wins France's Conservative Presidential Primary
Fillon defeated the more moderate Alain Juppé. Fillon will face candidates from the left and the extreme right in the French presidential election next May.
Stark Choice For NATO's Turkish Officers: Arrests At Home, Limbo In Europe
Turkish officers in Brussels say their government is firing them and sending them home. Some are in hiding or seeking asylum, fearing imprisonment or worse. They deny they were part of a coup attempt.
Syrian Government Forces Retake Rebel-Held Areas In Aleppo
Forces loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad have retaken the largest rebel-held district in the city, Masaken Hanano.
A Beirut Communist Community 'Living At The End Of An Era'
Beirut's lone communist inspired bar toasts the life of Fidel Castro.
Fidel Castro's Role In Restoring Diplomatic Relations, If Any, Is Up For Debate
President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro achieved what many thought impossible — a warming of relations between the U.S. and Cuba. What role did Fidel Castro play in that process?