Afghanistan's New President: 'Hold Me Accountable'
Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai takes over from Hamid Karzai after a disputed election that forced a unity government with rival candidate Abdullah Abdullah.
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Japan's Mt. Ontake Is Still Erupting As Questions Emerge About Warnings
At least 36 people are feared dead following Saturday's eruption that caught hundreds of hikers by surprise. Another plume of ash and gas has complicated rescue efforts, which again have been halted.
Syrian Rebels Fear Assad Will Benefit From ISIS Airstrikes
The U.S. says it's not coordinating its attacks on ISIS with the Syrian regime. But opponents to Syrian President Bashar Assad worry that he's benefitting from the U.S. air campaign.
Hong Kong Protests Pick Up Steam After Weekend Clashes With Police
Thousands of pro-democracy activists continued to occupy Hong Kong's business district on Monday, as protests stretched into a third day.
Modi Galvanizes Indian Diaspora On U.S. Visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rock star's welcome at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. Journalist Mitra Kalita is following his visit and speaks with Rachel Martin.
Spanish Court Blocks Catalonia's Independence Vote
Spain's central government in Madrid had appealed to the court to stop the vote, which had been approved with strong support from Catalonia's parliament and local governments.
Aleppo Residents Trapped Between Syrian Forces And ISIS Militants
For a view from the ground of the U.S. led airstrikes on Islamic State militants, Audie Cornish talks with Zaina Erhaim, project coordinator for the Syrian Institute for War and Peace Reporting.
A Doctor Turned Mayor Solves A Murder Mystery In Colombia
When Rodrigo Guerrero took office, he was shocked by the murder rate. It seemed logical to blame the drug cartels. But his epidemiologist's eye led him to a different culprit.
How Hong Kong Protesters Are Connecting, Without Cell Or Wi-Fi Networks
Pro-democracy protesters are downloading a fast-growing app called FireChat to stay in touch. It has been used around the world during political unrest.
How Is Fujifilm Helping In The Fight Against Ebola?
The fight against Ebola continues in Africa and here in the U.S. NPR's Arun Rath talks to The New Yorker's Joshua Hunt on Fujifilm's foray into Ebola drugs.