'I'm Sorry,' Says Man Who Claimed To Be Bitcoin's Creator
"I know now that I am not strong enough for this," says Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright, 45, in a mysterious new blog posting.
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Newly Released Documents Detail Traumas Of China's Cultural Revolution
Historian Frank Dikötter says newly opened archives offer fresh details about the chaos China experienced in the 1960s, when Chairman Mao urged students to take to the streets.
U.S. Army Captain Is Suing Obama Over Legality Of The War Against ISIS
Capt. Nathan Michael Smith, who is currently on active duty in Kuwait, says he is concerned that an "illegal" war "forces him to violate his oath to 'preserve, protect and defend' the Constitution."
Why Afghanistan Is Once Again On The Brink
With a shaky government at the helm, Afghanistan confronts a tanking economy, a widening war with the Taliban, rampant corruption and the departure of thousands seeking a better life abroad.
Turkey's Prime Minister To Step Down As President Erdogan Pushes For More Power
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was seen by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as lukewarm toward his effort to transform the largely ceremonial office of president into Turkey's chief executive.
Alberta Wildfire Evacuees Ordered To Move Again; Blaze Destroys 1,600 Buildings
Many residents who were evacuated from Fort McMurray on Tuesday were ordered to move once again last night.
DOT Announces Recall Of Up To 40 Million More Takata Air Bag Inflators
Takata, the Japanese auto parts supplier, now must fix up to 40 million more faulty air bag inflators. The U.S. Department of Transportation says this is the biggest safety recall in history.
Londoners Could Elect City's First Muslim Mayor
London may elect it's first Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, on Thursday. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Pippa Crerar, city hall editor of the London Evening Standard, about the career and prospects of Khan.
Syrian Army Declares 48-Hour Truce After Intense Fighting In Aleppo
The U.S. has said it is working with Russia to restore cessation of hostilities in the city. This comes after days of intense fighting in the area.
Panama Papers Fallout Hurts A Reputation Panama Thought It Had Fixed
Panama has improved transparency in its banking and legal sectors, and its economy is a bright spot in Latin America. But the Panama Papers have hurt the country's reputation.