India's Leader Tours Silicon Valley, Swaps Stories With Facebook's Zuckerburg
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Facebook on Sunday, where he and Mark Zuckerberg shared some personal stories.
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Iran's President Says His Country Will Stick To Nuclear Deal
In an interview with Steve Inskeep, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says his country will abide by the recent nuclear deal, but he acknowledges there are opponents of the agreement in his country.
Ahead Of Meeting With Putin, Obama Addresses Syria At U.N.
Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Michele Kelemen about President Obama's address to the United Nations, and what it means for U.S. action on the Syrian conflict and for relations with Russia.
German Prosecutors Investigating Former Volkswagen CEO
The investigation will focus on whether fraud was committed through the sale of diesel-powered vehicles equipped with technology that cheats emissions tests.
Saudi Arabia Sensitive To Criticism Over Deadly Hajj Stampede
This week over 700 people died in a stampede at the Hajj, inciting criticism from Iran of Saudi Arabia. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to analyst Gary Sick about what the incident means for the region.
President Obama And Putin To Meet For The First Time In 2 Years
President Obama and Putin meet on Monday about Russia's military buildup in Syria. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, about their first meeting in years.
Iran's President: 'Driving Out The Terrorists' Is Key To Syria's Future
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirms his commitment to the nuclear deal and tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that Iran is willing to discuss Syria's future with the U.S. — only after ISIS is defeated.
Rouhani: There Are 'Differing Viewpoints' In Iran Over Nuclear Deal
In an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, the Iranian president says there are some in his country who are skeptical of Washington's desire to live up to its end of the bargain.
Death Toll In Hajj Stampede Rises To 769
Saudi Arabia announced the new figure, up from 717 on Friday. Meanwhile, Iran has said the tragedy is "not incompetence ... [but] a crime" due to lax security during the pilgrimage.
Turkey Absorbs 2 Million Refugees, But Won't Offer Asylum
Turkey has taken in more Syrians than any other country, by far. But under a policy dating back to 1951, it doesn't offer asylum to refugees and expects them to be permanently resettled elsewhere.