Egyptian Doctor Found Guilty Of Female Genital Mutilation Isn't In Jail
Dr. Raslan Fadl was sentenced to two years in prison after a girl died in his care. NPR found him working at a government hospital.
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France's Far Right National Front Gains Ground Ahead Of Elections
As France heads into important regional elections on Sunday, the far right party is on the threshold of gaining power in one or more regions of France for the first time in history.
Paris Climate Negotiators Continue Into Overtime
The U.N. climate conference in Paris was supposed to end Friday, but negotiators have extended it for at least another day. NPR has the latest from Paris.
Wind And Sun Come To The Rescue In Power-Short South Africa
Is renewable energy worth the cost? This is a question being debated in Paris this week. Though there's no simple answer, in South Africa the verdict is in.
Evaluating Britain's Air Campaign Against The Islamic State
Britain began carrying out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria earlier this month. Steve Inskeep talks to Michael Fallon, Britain's Secretary of State for Defence about how the campaign is going.
Saudi Arabia To Hold Historic Elections On Saturday
It will be the first time that women there can vote or run for office. Women's groups have been pushing voter registration drives, but only a small percentage of the voting population has registered.
Climate Nerd Loves Science But Admits 'Only God (Is) Sure 100 Percent'
Armed with a Ph.D from Columbia University, Ousmane Ndiaye wants to tell farmers when the rain will (and won't) fall. But he's the first to say he's not always right.
LISTEN: The Man Who Picks British Bombing Targets In Syria
U.K. Defense Secretary Michael Fallon tells NPR that he has insisted on personally signing off before Royal Air Force Tornado warplanes strike any target in the campaign against ISIS.
Paris Climate Change Negotiators Need More Time
Delegates from nearly 200 countries will continue to talk past the original Friday night deadline, and hope to have an agreement Saturday. Conflicts over money and oversight remain as sticking points.
At Climate Change Conference, More Time Is Needed To Reach A Deal
Negotiations at the Paris climate summit will be wrapping up soon and a global agreement is expected this weekend. A deal signed in Paris would come into being in 2020.