Humanitarian Relief Expert Calls Syrian Crisis 'Defining' Of This Century
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, for the latest on the migrant crisis.
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Mexicans Mourn Death Of Pop Icon Juan Gabriel
Mexicans mourn the death of 66-year-old pop icon Juan Gabriel. Crowds gathered at Garibaldi Plaza to pay tribute to the singer who sold more than 20 million albums and composed 1,500 songs.
President Dilma Rousseff Testifies Before Brazil's Senate In Impeachment Trial
Brazil's Senate is holding a trial over whether to permanently remove President Dilma Rousseff from office. Rousseff testified on her behalf Monday.
Tourists Step Up To Help Residents Rocked By Central Italy Quake
Five days after the deadly earthquake hit central Italy, even places that weren't damaged are feeling the economic and psychological aftershocks. Tourists who were in Italy at the time of the temblor volunteered to help.
In A Time Of Middle East Conflict, What's The Role Of U.S. Diplomacy?
The focus has often been on U.S. military action in the Middle East. But diplomacy is also critical. Here's a look at one of America's most important and complicated relationships in the region.
Syrian Refugee Family Arrives In New Jersey To Start New Life
A Syrian refugee family arrives to meet Syrian American relatives who are waiting to host them. This comes as the U.S. meets its goal of bringing 10,000 refugees from Syria by October.
323 Reindeer Killed In Lightning Storm In Norway
The reindeer died on a mountain plateau in central Norway. "I don't remember hearing about lightning killing animals on this scale before," says a Norwegian environmental official.
Remembering Juan Gabriel With NPR's Felix Contreras, Adrian Florido And Eyder Peralta
Join Code Switch and Alt-Latino today at 3pm EST for a Facebook Live chat about the late, great Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel.
Brussels Crime Lab Torched In Apparent Attempt To Destroy Evidence
Investigators say the perpetrators rammed a car through a gate at Belgium's national crime institute and then set a fire in the lab.
The Next President's Inbox: Challenges From Russia, China And Everywhere
The next U.S. president faces a messy world, from a confrontational Russia to a rising China and a fractured Middle East. NPR looks at the election year debate over America's place in the world.