In Argentina, Friends, Families Torn Apart By Political Discord
In Argentina these days no one talks politics. It's not because no one cares but rather because one stray word can lose you a friend or a family member.
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Safety Experts Question Mental Screenings For Pilots
German authorities now say the co-pilot who brought down the Germanwings aircraft hid an illness from his employers. These reports have raised concerns about the mental health screening of pilots.
Expert: Iranians In Favor Of Nuclear Deal
A potential nuclear deal with Iran would have big implications for national politics in both the U.S. and Iran. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Najmeh Bozorgmehr of the Financial Times about the talks.
Nigerians Vote In Tight Presidential Election
The top contenders in Nigeria's election are incumbent Goodluck Jonathan, who has battled an Islamist insurgency for years, and a former military leader who promises to be tough on corruption.
LISTEN: A Cuban Protest Singer On The State Of U.S.-Cuba Relations
For decades, Carlos Varela has doled out incisive criticism of the Cuban government. On our recent visit to Havana, he sang a song he says reflects the mood of the country at this historic moment.
Photography, Misery And Beauty In 'The Salt Of The Earth'
NPR's Bob Mondello reviews The Salt Of The Earth, a documentary directed by Wim Wenders about Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado.
U.S. Strategy In Yemen Represents Standard Counterterrorism Plan
Despite the current chaos in Yemen, the White House insists U.S. action in that country represents a model for its counterterrorism strategy. A look at what is behind that assertion.
U.S. Plays Delicate Dance As Deadline Nears In Iranian Nuclear Talks
As nuclear talks with Iran approach a deadline, the U.S. must ease sanctions enough in order to make a deal with Iran while not letting it off the hook completely.
In Regulating Outdoor Dancing, China Tells Seniors How To Bust A Move
China's sports bureaucracy threatened this week to standardize dancing in public squares.
Saudi Arabia Pounds Rebel Targets In Yemen On 2nd Day Of Air Campaign
Airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire rocked the capital, Sanaa, while Houthi rebels continued their push into southern Yemen. Meanwhile, Arab foreign ministers gathered in Egypt.