How Congress Is Reacting To The Iran Framework
President Obama says he welcomes a "robust debate" on the Iran framework from Congress and the American people. He's already getting one.
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Huge Scandal At Top Of Petrobras Trickles Down, With Devastating Effect
Tens of thousands of people are suffering after losing their jobs in the wake of wide-scale corruption at Brazil's state oil company. Scores of politicians and executives have been implicated.
A Chinese Tourism Boom Has South Koreans Cramming
South Korea is the top foreign destination for Chinese tourists, which means Koreans are scrambling to adjust to the hordes of travelers from the mainland.
Lebanon's Reality TV: Like The Kardashians, Only Less Serious
Maybe it's a sign that the U.S. does have influence in the Middle East. Lebanon's newest reality show, The Sisters, might look familiar. It features a trio of sisters who are into fashion big time.
Obama's Diplomatic Gamble On Iran Adding Instability In Middle East
Limited though it may be, analysts say the administration's negotiation with Iran has shaken traditional allies and left both friends and enemies uncertain about what it will do next in the region.
Shiite Militias Move Into A Sunni City: What Happens Next?
Forces from the Iraqi army, police and militias are clearing out the self-styled Islamic State, or ISIS, in Tikrit. Many of the fighters are Shiites, and they're moving into a Sunni city.
Venezuela Cuts Oil Subsidies To Caribbean Nations
For a decade, Venezuela sold oil at subsidized payment rates to 13 neighbors, including Cuba. But tumbling oil prices have hit Venezuela's economy hard, forcing it to trim those subsidies.
Iranian Nuclear Talks Enter Overtime As Debate Continues On Key Issues
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger about differences in the American and Iranian approaches to the talks.
Germanwings Crash Highlights Workplace Approaches To Mental Health
The case of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz has focused attention on what Lufthansa, or any employer, can really know about an employee's state of mind. Requiring a psychological evaluation has risks, too.
Prosecutors: Co-Pilot's Computer Shows Searches On Suicide, Cockpit Doors
Separately, French prosecutors say the second black box of Flight 4U 9525 has been recovered. The plane crash last week in the French Alps killed all 150 people onboard.