Myanmar's Parliament Elects First Civilian President In Decades
U Htin Kyaw is a close ally of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, who was barred from running herself by the country's constitution.
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In The Battle Over 'Brexit,' Opinion Is Divided In Southern England
British voters will decide in June whether to leave the European Union. In Hastings, one of the closest points to the continent, half the locals think the U.K. would be better off outside the EU.
Moving Air Conditioning Jobs To Mexico Becomes Hot Campaign Issue
Carrier's decision to shift manufacturing from the U.S. wasn't extraordinary, but a viral video of the announcement is having an impact on the presidential race and the debate over free trade.
Putin Orders The Start Of Russian Troop Withdrawal From Syria
Ahead of more peace talks, President Vladimir Putin said the objective of the military intervention had "been fulfilled." President Obama spoke with Putin and said he welcomed the move.
That's No Bottlecap! Hiker In Israel Finds Rare Gold Coin
A hiker in Israel found a gold coin so rare that Israeli archaeologists say there's only one other with the same symbols known in the world.
Far-Right Alternative For Germany Party Gains Seats In Regional Elections
German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a setback in the country's regional elections Sunday. The far-right Alternative for Germany party gained seats in a vote widely seen as a referendum on Merkel and her policy on migrants. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Daniela Schwarzer, an analyst with the Marshall Fund, about the results.
Russian President Vladimir Putin To Withdraw Majority Of Troops From Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday he will withdraw the majority of Russian troops from Syria starting on Tuesday. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Joshua Landis, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, about what's behind this move.
International Crisis Group Report Details Violent Extremism In The Middle East
The International Crisis Group released a report Monday about violent extremism in the Middle East. The report studies how al-Qaida and ISIS have been able to thrive in the region, and how the U.S. has responded. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with lead author of the report Richard Atwood.
'The Story Of Hong Gildong' Helps Define Korean Sense Of Identity
Hong Gildong is to Koreans — both North and South — as Superman is to Americans. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Minsoo Kang, the translator for the new English version of the classic Korean tale.
Asia Leads The World In The Feat Of Reciting Thousands Of Pi Digits
Forget pie and pizza. The real way to celebrate the beauty of 3.14 is by reciting the most pi decimal points.