Netanyahu Defeats Center-Left Rival In Israel's Parliamentary Election
If he succeeds in forming a coalition government Netanyahu would begin a historic fourth term as prime minister of Israel.
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French Interior Ministry Blocks Websites Promoting Terrorism
In the first use of government powers enacted after the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the French Interior Ministry on Monday blocked five websites on the grounds that they promote or advocate terrorism.
Bhutan One Step Closer To World Cup After Shocking Victory Over Sri Lanka
Bhutan, the world's lowest-ranked soccer team, shocked the world on Tuesday when they beat Sri Lanka in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
France, Germany, Italy Defy U.S. In Joining China-Led Development Bank
The three nations said they would join the fledging Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which is largely funded by China. But the U.S. sees the new bank as a rival to the World Bank.
U.N. Peacekeeping Behind The Curve Technologically, Experts Say
The Obama administration describes U.N. peacekeeping as a "growth industry," but experts warn that troops and police sent to global hotspots are "way behind the curve" when it comes to technology.
Ukraine Finance Minister On Rebuilding The Economy In The Midst Of War
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Ukraine Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko about strengthening and rebuilding Ukraine's economy. She took her position just a few months ago.
Netanyahu Hopes To Win 4th Term In Israeli Election
Polls are now closed in Israel's parliamentary elections. NPR's Emily Harris says that voter turnout was a little higher than expected Tuesday.
Israel's Election: Exit Polls Show Netanyahu's Likud, Opposition In Tight Race
Two exit polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Isaac Herzog's Zionist Union each with 27 seats in the Knesset. Another shows Likud with 28 and the Zionist Union with 27.
U.S. Loses Control Of Drone Over Syria
The Syrian government said it shot down the drone. A Pentagon official said though it wasn't clear that had happened, the claim was being investigated.
If These Two Teenagers Ran The World, We'd All Jump For Joy
Memory from Malawi and Achie from Ethiopia met at the U.N. last week. Now they're best friends in real life and on Facebook, bound by their determination to build a better world for girls.