Why Afghanistan Is Worried About The Meaty Feasts Of Eid Al-Adha
The way animals are transported and slaughtered for the major Muslim holiday has health officials concerned about the threat of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
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On A Rural Taiwanese Island, Modern China Beckons
The Taiwanese island of Kinmen is just one mile off the coast of mainland China and many residents are divided over their increasingly cozy relationship with their wealthy neighbor.
New York Times' Thomas Friedman Looks Back On Foreign Policy After Sept. 11
On Sept. 11, NPR's Rachel Martin looks back with New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman. Friedman believes that the years following were rife with squandered opportunities.
This Hearty Stew Is A One-Pot Lesson In Grenada's History
Just about every ingredient in oil down reflects Grenada's cultural melting pot: from the callaloo greens cultivated by early Amerindians inhabitants to the turmeric brought by South Asian immigrants.
New Syria Ceasefire Set To Begin Monday
The United States and Russia have struck a deal to join military targeting of ISIS in Syria, starting with a ceasefire that goes into effect on Monday. But previous efforts have fallen apart.
Small Cuban Towns Struggle To Keep Up With Pace Of Tourism
As Cuba loosens state controls and more tourists come in from the United States, life will change for quiet coastal towns.
#NPRreads: 3 Great Stories To Bounce Around This Weekend
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Factory Fire In Bangladesh Kills At Least 21
Officials believe a boiler explosion set off the rapid blaze during a shift change at a packaging factory near the Bangladeshi capital. They fear that some missing workers are trapped in the building.
If An Elephant Can Wear Teva Sandals, What Shoes Suit Other Animals?
Shanthi the 41-year-old Asian elephant has a problem: arthritis. Teva designed her some special boots, which made us wonder what footwear other would animals wear. Our Facebook friends had some ideas.
Professor Translates 1,700-Year-Old Obituary From Ancient Greek
The inscription has just been translated by a professor at Brigham Young University. The epitaph, found in Egypt, honors a woman named Helene who loved and cared for orphans.