Haiti Government Cancels Carnival After 16 People Die In Accident
More than a dozen people died during Haiti's celebration of Carnival when a float in the capital, Port au Prince, came in contact with a power line.
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Iraqi Sheikh's Murder Sparks Outrage From Sunnis
Kelly McEvers talks to Loveday Morris, who has been covering the murder of Iraqi Sheikh al-Janabi for the Washington Post. His death has increased tensions with the Shiites in Iraq.
Boko Haram Attacks Spread Beyond Nigeria's Borders
For a long time, the Islamist extremists known as Boko Haram mostly struck in Nigeria. But now the group is launching attacks in neighboring countries, too.
Fighting Continues In Ukraine, Despite Ceasefire
Audie Cornish talks to Karoun Demirjian, who is covering the ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine for the Washington Post.
Carnival Parade Float Hits Power Line In Haiti; At Least 16 Dead
A power line came into contact with a crowded float during a large parade early Tuesday. Conflicting reports on the number of people killed range from 16 to 20, with dozens more wounded.
EU-Greek Drama Deepens As A Deadline Approaches
Greece has threatened to quit the euro if an agreement over its debt isn't reached. There were hints that a deal with the new Greek government could be worked out. But turmoil looms if the talks fail.
Not A Group House, Not A Commune: Europe Experiments With Co-Housing
From urban high-density housing to rural communal living, Europeans are using the principle of co-housing — in which neighbors share space and resources, depending on their needs.
Egypt Vows To Avenge Deaths Of Coptic Christians
A video from the so-called Islamic State purports to show a mass beheading of Coptic Christians from Egypt. The 21 Egyptians were kidnapped in Libya in December and January.
On Iran's Streets, 'Death To America' ... And Hope For A Nuclear Deal
Many Iranians seem prepared to shift relations with the West. But there are also plenty of skeptics when it comes to the prospect of a nuclear deal and normal ties with the U.S.
With Oil Fields Under Attack, Libya's Economic Future Looks Bleak
The man who runs Libya's national oil company is struggling to resume production amid conflict and falling prices. A functioning oil industry might define whether Libya is a nation or a failed state.