U.N. Security Council Calls For Crackdown On ISIS Funding Streams
The U.N. Security Council meets for the first time on the subject of how to clamp down on the various ways ISIS raises money — from oil sales to extortion.
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Choral Groups Honor Composer Alice Parker On 90th Birthday
Composer, conductor and teacher Alice Parker turned 90 on Wednesday. She made her name as the primary arranger for the Robert Shaw Chorale for some 20 years. She continues to compose and teach, and she's a much beloved figure in the choral music world — so much so that choral groups all over the world posted performances to YouTube on Wednesday.
This Holiday Season, Brazilians Turn To Satire In Troubled Times
The president is being impeached, the economy is in a great recession, jobs are scarce. This holiday season Brazilians have little to be happy about. But as one observer says, it's better to laugh than cry, and all the bad news is causing an explosion online and in the media of satire.
How A Russian Helicopter Pilot Survived After Crashing In The Arctic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sergey Ananov about his attempt to fly around the world in a solo helicopter weighing less than a ton. He shares his story of survival after crashing in Arctic waters.
Chelsea Coach Jose Mourinho Fired After Team's Losing Start
After the defending Premier League champion lost nine of 16 games, the English soccer club finally cut ties with its embattled coach.
Commercial Flights To Resume From U.S. To Cuba
Restrictions on visiting Cuba will remain, but authorized travelers can soon fly directly from American airports to the island nation. Currently, charter flights are the only air travel option.
Libyan Rivals Sign Unity Agreement ... But Could It Create More Chaos?
The U.N.-brokered agreement is meant to unify Libya's two rival governments into one. But some analysts fear it could create more chaos in the war-weary country.
Afghan Female Climbing Team Faced Daunting Obstacles Besides The Mountain
The young female climbers became the first to scale a nearly 17,000-foot peak in Afghanistan. As jubilant as the American-led ascent was, the Afghan team's descent proved more treacherous.
2 French Citizens Arrested In Austria Suspected Of Links To Paris Attacks
Two men are being questioned in Austria as part of the investigation into last month's terrorist attacks in Paris. The two are suspected of entering Europe on fake Syrian passports.
One Year After Pledge To Fix Relations, U.S. Continues Diplomatic Dance With Cuba
It has been a year since President Obama and Raul Castro set relations on a new course. The U.S. and Cuba now have reopened embassies, but they're still testing each other on key disputes.