The Value Of Wild, Risky Play: Fire, Mud, Hammers And Nails
A new short documentary on an adventure playground in Wales explores "the nature of play, risk and hazard."
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Netanyahu: In Any Final Deal, Iran Must Recognize Israel's Right To Exist
The Israeli prime minister, who has long called Iran an existential threat, reiterated his opposition to the framework agreement Iran reached with six world powers over its nuclear program.
Kenya Copes With Deadliest Attack Since 1998 Embassy Bombing
Students are debating whether to return to Garissa University College. A teachers union says the school should shut down.
The Kids Brainwashed By Boko Haram Were Silent For Good Reason
That's how children cope with a fearful situation. We learn more about the 84 boys rescued from a school reportedly influenced by the terrorist group, which is notorious for kidnapping youngsters.
Iran Reaches Framework Agreement With World Powers On Nuclear Program
President Obama said that if fully implemented, the deal outlined today would prevent Iran "from obtaining a nuclear weapon."
Local Volunteer Groups Lead Effort To Help Ukraine's Displaced Citizens
People fleeing the fighting in the separatist cities of Donetsk and Luhansk are big burden for Ukraine's financially strained government, but Kharkiv residents are stepping up to help.
BuzzFeed Writer's Stolen Phone Sparks Chinese Viral Sensation
BuzzFeed writer Matt Stopera tells NPR's Melissa Block about his trip to China to meet "Brother Orange" — the man who bought Stopera's stolen iPhone and started a sensation on Chinese Twitter.
What Happens To Kids Who've Been Under The Influence of Boko Haram?
Around 80 children were reportedly rescued from a Quranic school in Cameroon. Christopher Fomunyoh of the National Democratic Institute describes efforts to help them.
Nigerian President-Elect Calls Himself A 'Converted Democract'
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Max Siollun, a Nigerian historian, about Nigeria's new president, Muhammadu Buhari. He is a former dictator who ruled Nigeria for 20 months in the 1980s.
Matamoros Drug Violence Spurs Rise In Kidnapping
Battles between rival drug gangs are flaring in the northeastern Mexican city of Matamoros. Kidnapping is increasingly being used by the narco-traffickers as an income generator.