World News

A picture taken from the top of Mount Zardak, about 25 kilometers east of Mosul, shows smoke billowing in the Iraqi city of Nineveh during an operation against the Islamic State on Monday — part of a broad operation to retake the city from the Islamic S

World News

Advance On Mosul Continues As Aid Groups Brace For Civilian Casualties

7:53am October 18, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

"ISIS, I think, probably wants a humanitarian catastrophe in Mosul," retired Col. Peter Mansoor tells NPR. The International Committee of the Red Cross says it's prepared to assist 270,000 people.

World News

Iraqi Forces Face Challenges Against ISIS In Battle For Mosul

5:00am October 18, 2016

The Iraqi-led assault to take back control of Mosul from the Islamic State has begun. To get a sense of what operations on the ground look like, Renee Montagne talks to retired Colonel Peter Mansoor.

WikiLeaks Says Julian Assange's Internet Access Cut Off By 'State Party'

8:02pm October 17, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The organization has published thousands of emails related to Hillary Clinton's campaign, and promised more election-related leaks to come in the weeks to go before the U.S. presidential vote.

World News

Austria Decides To Tear Hitler's House Down

7:47pm October 17, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The idea is to prevent the property from being a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis. This comes after a long fight with the current owner. Now the government intends to confiscate and demolish it.

World News

U.N. Secretary General Looks For Diplomatic Win In Cyprus

7:19pm October 17, 2016

by Michele Kelemen

In a complicated world, the United Nations Secretary General is hoping for some diplomatic wins before his term expires this year. One possibility is a peace deal for Cyprus, which has been divided since 1974. It is a conflict that has confounded many a Secretary General.

Queue Listen Now

A closeup satellite image of a detention camp in Nauru taken on July 24, 2013.

World News

'I Felt Like I Was A Slave'; Report Slams Conditions For Refugees On Nauru

4:59pm October 17, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

A new report from Amnesty International details mental health problems, including suicidal behavior, among people held on the island. People trying to enter Australia by boat are refused asylum.

World News

Iraqi Forces Begin Offensive To Retake Mosul From ISIS

4:36pm October 17, 2016

by Alice Fordham

Iraqi forces have begun the offensive to retake the large city of Mosul from ISIS. The battle, which has help from U.S. advisers and airstrikes, could take weeks or months.

Nick Kyrgios of Australia complains to the referee during his men's singles match against Mischa Zverev of Germany at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on Wednesday.

Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Suspended For Tantrum At Shanghai Masters

2:14pm October 17, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Kyrgios often appeared uninterested during a recent match, lobbing soft serves over the net and wandering away before his opponent could return them. The 21 year old was suspended for three months.

Peruvian farmers talk to a staff member of the aid group World Neighbors about getting a loan to invest in their guinea pig farm.

Peruvian Farmers, Chefs (Yes, Chefs) Cash In On Guinea Pig Craze

12:56pm October 17, 2016

by Alastair Bland

The growing demand in South American restaurants for the rodent's crispy skin and fatty flesh is helping improve the lives of small farmers in Peru.

The Battle For Mosul: 5 Key Things To Know

12:32pm October 17, 2016

by Greg Myre

The Iraqi army, bolstered by U.S. air power, is attempting to dislodge the Islamic State from the city where it declared its caliphate. The forecasts point to a long, tough battle.