What Iranian protesters are fighting for
Demonstrations in Iran continue to grow. Protesters tell us about the change they want and what's next for their movement.
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A day after critical bridge explosion, Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia, in a region of Ukraine Russia claims to control, after yesterday's explosion that damaged a critical bridge linking Russian-occupied Crimea to Russia.
What are "tactical" nuclear weapons and how might they be used?
President Biden's stark warning about the "tactical" nuclear weapons Russia might use is raising fears of a new crisis. But what are these weapons and how might they be used?
Thousands of Russians continue to arrive in Turkey, fleeing conscription
Antalya is a longtime Russian tourist destination that's become a refuge for those who don't want to fight in the war. But things are getting more complicated for Russians in Turkey.
Russians barrage Ukrainian town after bridge explosion
A Russian barrage pounded apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens, officials said Sunday.
How Italian opera influenced Mexican ranchera
The influence can be traced back to the 1800s when opera companies and their star singers traveled from Italy to perform across the country.
Iranian protesters hack State TV with images of supreme leader surrounded by flames
Anti-government demonstrations erupted Saturday in several locations across Iran as the most sustained protests in years against a deeply entrenched theocracy entered their fourth week.
Hurricane Julia brushes Colombia's San Andrés island and heads for Nicaragua
The storm is forecast to dump heavy rains across Central America.
A group of top officials in Haiti want an armed international force to intervene
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pamela White, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Haiti from 2012 to 2015, about why she thinks the call for outside help is necessary.
A chess grandmaster banned from Iran's team examines protests in her native country
NPRs Michel Martin speaks with Dorsa Derakhshani, who defied her government by playing chess internationally without a hijab.