Pope Francis: Climate activist?
The Pontifex has long used his platform to advocate for climate change awareness. Now he's attending one of the biggest conferences seeking to address it.
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Netanyahu wants to 'deradicalize' Gaza through war. Is that even possible?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Brookings Institution's Natan Sachs about whether demilitarizing and deradicalizing Gaza is possible.
Israeli Cabinet discusses possible deal for Hamas to free some hostages
The Cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was meeting late Tuesday to decide whether to approve a cease-fire deal with Hamas to facilitate the release of some hostages.
Neighbors rally behind Palestinian restaurant owner who lost family in Gaza
At Bawadi Mediterranean Grill in Falls Church, Virginia, Khalid Mekki says the increased support for his business has come from people of all backgrounds.
North Korea claims it has put a spy satellite into orbit in 3rd attempt
North Korea claimed to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nation's determination to build a space-based surveillance system.
Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7
At least 20% of Israelis identify as Arab or Palestinian. Many say they have long felt like second-class citizens. The current war has worsened their position in the country, they say.
Ukrainian hacktivists fight back against Russia as cyber conflict deepens
Russia and Ukraine are fighting a war on multiple fronts, including in cyberspace. A secretive Ukrainian hacktivist group says it is carrying out cyber missions against Russia.
A record number of asylum-seekers are cycling through a small California border town
The border town of Jacumba, Calif., has a population of 600 people. There is currently an open-air DHS camp there, with over 300 recently arrived migrants. Its presence has divided the small town.
For this student newly arrived from India, Thanksgiving came to feel like home
She came to the U.S. for grad school. She was lonely. Then came an invitation for Thanksgiving — no turkey (strictly vegan) but a spirit that touched her soul. And her mango lassi was a hit!
Italian tribunal sentences more than 200 in crime syndicate
An Italian tribunal convicted 207 people on charges related to their membership in an Italian crime syndicate that is one of the world's most powerful, extensive and wealthy drug-trafficking groups.