At Least 500,000 Protest In Seoul Demanding Korean President's Resignation
Pressure has been mounting for weeks on President Park Geun-hye, whose approval rating is at five percent amid a mushrooming cronyism scandal.
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As Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Enter The Workforce, High-Tech Beckons
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Israel are increasingly seeking jobs in the secular world, with an eye especially on the high-tech sector.
Slovakian Brothers Named Fastest Gravediggers In Central Europe
The two winners beat out stiff competition at this week's International Exhibition of Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services.
U.S. Presidential Election Turns France's Attention To Their Own Establishment
Marine Le Pen of the National Front Party congratulated Trump on his win. Scott Simon talks to Le Monde editorial director Sylvie Kauffmann about parallels between French and American politics.
5 Big Foreign Policy Challenges For President-Elect Trump
NPR journalists around the world weigh in on some of the most pressing international issues facing President-elect Donald Trump — from trade with China, relations with Russia and fighting ISIS.
Trump Victory Casts Doubt Over Fate Of Iran Nuclear Deal
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to tear up the deal that limits Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relief on economic sanctions. NPR takes a look at the fate of the Iran deal and how Trump's plans might play out.
IMF Approves $12 Billion Bailout For Egypt After Austerity Measures
The funding, which is aimed at boosting investor confidence in the region's most populous country, comes after the government floated the currency and slashed fuel subsidies.
What Does Trump's Victory Mean For NATO?
The president-elect called the alliance "obsolete" and said European countries weren't paying their share. This has created hand-wringing in the bedrock institution of Western security.
Indian Currency Ban Sends Country Into Panic
India has declared large denominations — 500 and 1,000 rupee notes — no longer legal tender. The scheme is intended to curb the so-called "black economy" that thrives on unaccounted for cash.
Hardline Leaders Congratulate Trump On Presidential Election Victory
Egypt's authoritarian leader was among the first of several hardline figures to give President-elect Donald Trump a victory call. NPR takes a look at what this says about how these leaders see Trump.