Ottawa Attack Seen As Canada's Security Wake-Up Call
In Canada, the front door to Parliament is often left unlocked, but after Wednesday's attack, that's likely to change.
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Mark Zuckerberg Shows Off His Mandarin Chinese Skills
The Facebook co-founder and CEO spoke at Tsinghua University in Beijing for about 30 minutes. In Mandarin. His audience liked it.
Family Says Nurse Amber Vinson Is Free Of Ebola
Amber Vinson, 29, the second of two nurses diagnosed with the disease after treating an Ebola patient at a Dallas hospital, reportedly had no sign of the virus as of late Tuesday.
Tweets In Hong Kong Put Kenny G In Jam With Communist Party
The saxophone superstar, hugely popular in mainland China, walked into a minefield in Hong Kong. Selfies with demonstrators sparked a response from the government — and Kenny G took down the tweets.
Blizzard In Nepal Deals A Blow To Porters As Well As Trekkers
Working as a porter in the mountains is a way out of poverty. But it's a job with great risk. After this month's killer storm, the government is calling for regulations to protect visitors and locals.
Mexican Prosecutor Says Mayor, Wife Ordered Attack On Students
The mayor of Iguala and his wife, accused of being connected to the disappearance of 43 students, are now fugitives. Thousands of protesters marched in Mexico City demanding justice.
Hong Kong Protests Pull Attention From China's Self-Reflection
China's ruling Communist Party is wrapping up a meeting that it claims will advance the rule of law. But leaders are facing an urgent distraction in Hong Kong. The protests there raise difficult questions about China's future political direction at a time when its leaders seem least prepared to answer them.
With Bears On The Streets, Canadian Town Cancels Halloween
Polar bears have been wandering the streets of Arviat in northern Canada more than usual this season. The town has canceled Halloween in fear of unwelcome trick-or-treaters.
In Canada, Investigation Continues After Shooting Near Parliament
Canadian police have lifted a lockdown in Ottawa, one day after a gunman killed a soldier at a war memorial and then stormed the city's Parliament building. Steve Inskeep gets the latest developments from NPR's Jackie Northam.
How Much Would You Pay For A Putin-Themed Music Box?
A music box with a figurine of Vladimir Putin is expected to be auctioned in Germany for several million dollars. The box, made by world-renowned puppet maker Christian Bailly, plays a Russian Waltz.