After U.K. Election Victory, Prime Minister David Cameron Finalizes His Cabinet
NPR's Arun Rath speaks with correspondent Ari Shapiro about what to expect from Britain's new Conservative-majority government.
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Russia Celebrates WWII Victory Over Germany
Casualties for Soviet Russia far exceeded other allies arrayed against the Nazis. An estimated 24 million soldiers and civilians were killed.
Mubarak And Sons Sentenced (Again) To 3 Years For Corruption
It was the second court to give the same sentence after the earlier conviction was overturned. The latest ruling can be also be appealed, Mubarak's attorney says.
How Bicycles Are Helping To Heal Rwanda
This weekend, an Olympic-qualifying race will be held in Rwanda. It's a sign of how bikes are changing the country's image — and how Africa is making inroads in the Western-dominated cycling world.
At Russia's Huge WWII Remembrance, An Absence Of Western Leaders
A decade ago, President George W. Bush was among those who visited Moscow for the occasion. Today, the event highlights the friction between Russia and the West.
As Ebola Leaves Liberia, Measles Makes A Forceful Comeback
Ebola put the country's immunization program on pause. Now officials are launching a nationwide vaccination campaign to stop the largest measles outbreak the country has seen in years.
Global Carbon Dioxide Levels Reach Milestone
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Pieter Tans of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Earth System Research Laboratory about greenhouse gas emissions surpassing 400 parts per million.
Conservative Victory Moves U.K. Closer To EU Exit
The dramatic Conservative Party victory in Thursday's British elections raises the question of whether the U.K. will vote to leave the European Union. Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to let British voters decide whether to stay in the EU.
Father Of Modern Iranian Sculpture Gets First U.S. Show In Nearly 40 Years
Parviz Tanavoli's calligraphy-inspired figures helped revive sculpture as an art form in Iran. Now, Wellesley College's Davis Museum is giving American viewers a chance to see his work.
Of Fruit Hats And 'Happy Tropics,' A Renaissance For Carmen Miranda
The Brazilian performer was a huge hit with American audiences who loved her outrageous costumes and beautiful voice. But she's been less appreciated in her homeland — until now.