OPEC Plus countries, including Russia, meet on the eve of EU's ban of Russian oil
The OPEC Plus group of oil producers, which includes Russia, meets Sunday on the eve of new Western efforts to curb Russia's oil revenues.
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Climate change and hunger are driving a refugee crisis in the African countries bordering Lake Chad
In the handful of countries bordering Africa's Lake Chad, climate change and hunger are driving a refugee crisis.
Migrants cross the English Channel to reach Britain despite an agreement between the U.K. and France
Migrants continue to try to cross the English Channel to reach Britain despite an agreement between the U.K. and France to increase police enforcement.
When COVID closed India, these women opened their hearts — and wallets
Sangeeta Siwan lost her job and wasn't able to pay rent or feed her family. Her neighbors helped her survive. A study of giving in India during the pandemic shows she wasn't alone.
Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson's death as a femicide
It's the latest development in a homicide case that continues to capture attention both in the U.S. and abroad.
El Salvador has sent 10,000 police to seal off a town and search for gang members
The operation is one of the largest mobilizations yet in President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on street gangs.
Why countries that usually don't see dissent are now seeing their people protest
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Larry Diamond, a Stanford professor who teaches courses on democracy and American foreign policy, about recent protests in Russia, Iran and China.
Now, you can taste a bit of world heritage with a walk to your local bakery
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephane Grattier at Boulangerie Christophe in Washington, D.C., about the baguette being added to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage" list.
A new podcast reminds listeners of Mandela's commitment to the Black struggle for freedom
NPR's Michel Martin talks with writer Richard Stengel about Mandela: The Lost Tapes, which features never-before heard audio of his conversations with Nelson Mandela from 1993.
Argentina is headed to the quarterfinals after beating Australia 2-1
Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead with his third goal at this year's tournament and ninth in total at the World Cup — one more than Diego Maradona.