Suicide Bombing At Istanbul Tourist Site Leaves At Least 10 Dead
A 28-year-old Syrian man blew himself up at a popular tourist site in Istanbul, killing at least 10 people — most of them foreigners.
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Chinese Company Dalian Wanda Buys Legendary Entertainment
Chinese company Dalian Wanda has bought Legendary Entertainment, the film company which made Jurassic Park among many other movies. The move marks one of the largest American cultural acquisitions ever by a Chinese company.
Doctors Without Borders Hospital Bombed In Yemen
Over the weekend, a hospital in Yemen was bombed and five people were killed. It's not clear who's responsible for the attack, but it is part of an alarming trend: It's the third attack on a hospital in as many months. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Jose Antonio Bastos of Doctors Without Borders or MSF, which runs the hospital that was hit.
The World's Largest Refugee Camp Looks Like A Slum/Star Wars Mashup
But for thousands of Somali refugees, the camp in Dadaab, Kenya, is the only home they've ever known.
Spain's Princess Goes On Trial
Princess Cristina, the sister of Spain's king, is accused of tax fraud. She is the first Spanish royal to be charged with a crime and has become a symbol of corruption in Spain's ruling elite.
Kurdish Delegation In Washington Looks For U.S. Assistance To Fight ISIS
Steve Inskeep talks to Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman the Kurdish Regional Government's representative to the U.S. about what that region needs in the way of assistance as it fights against ISIS.
Wilbur's New Video Sends A Message: 'I'm Very Dark And Proud Of It'
An ad for a skin lightening pill has called attention to bias against dark skin in many countries. NPR contributor Wilbur Sargunaraj has a new video on the topic: 'Mirror Mirror.'
In Mexico, Tens Of Thousands Of Illegal Guns Come From The U.S.
The ATF has been able to trace the smuggled guns' original purchasers in less than half of the 73,684 cases cited in the report.
Explosion In Heart Of Istanbul's Tourist Area Kills At Least 10
Turkish officials say a suicide bomber identified as a 28-year-old Syrian national targeted tourists. At least eight Germans died in the blast, Chancellor Angela Merkel says.
Rupert Murdoch And Jerry Hall Say They're Getting Married
Murdoch, the billionaire executive chairman of News Corp., and Hall, the model and former partner of Mick Jagger, have reportedly been dating since late summer.