Chileans weigh a new constitution
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Saudi Arabia Sensitive To Criticism Over Deadly Hajj Stampede
This week over 700 people died in a stampede at the Hajj, inciting criticism from Iran of Saudi Arabia. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to analyst Gary Sick about what the incident means for the region.
Fiorina As CEO: 'Colossal Failure' Or 'The Right Leader'?
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO defended her business record in the latest Republican presidential debate. But is her past an asset or a hindrance?
Prosecutors Take Law To Human Smugglers, Using Tools Sharpened Against Mafia
Prosecutors in Sicily are tracking the smuggling networks sending migrants into Italy. One of these prosecutors, Gery Ferarra, says smugglers are organized criminal groups much like the Cosa Nostra.
Boehner's Resignation May Make A Government Shutdown Less Likely
House Speaker John Boehner shocked Washington on Friday when he said he would leave Congress by the end of October. NPR's Scott Simon talks to correspondent Sue Davis about what's next for House Republicans.
U.S.-Trained Syrian Rebels Gave Equipment To Al-Qaida-Linked Group
U.S. Central Command says the rebel fighters apparently turned over the equipment in return for safe passage in the region. Correspondent Tom Bowman tells NPR's Scott Simon more.
Crush Of Migrants At Common Border Reignites Serbia-Croatia Hostility
The strain of coping with asylum seekers on their joint border is causing Serbia and Croatia to invoke retaliatory frontier restrictions — and recall their bitter political history.
Pope Francis Will Talk Immigration, Visit A Prison In Philly
NPR's Scott Simon talks with correspondent Jeff Brady in Philadelphia about the Pope's visit to the City of Brotherly Love.
