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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
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.
Robert Gates: Obama Should Step Up Military Assistance To Iraq
by NPR Staff
The former secretary of defense says that even stepping up the rules of engagement for U.S. troops in Iraq might not keep ISIS in check. "There's no certainty about any of this," he says.
'Mislaid' Punctures Notions Of Gender And Race
In Nell Zink's new book, Mislaid, a young woman marries her male professor. It's 1965. She likes women; he likes men. What follows is a biting satire about gender, race and sexuality.
Historian May Have Discovered Henry I's Final Resting Place
by Scott Simon
Yet another English monarch might be buried underneath an English parking lot. Scott Simon has more.
Ireland Appears To Approve Same-Sex Marriage
Results are coming in from Ireland's vote on same-sex marriage. It's not just a referendum on gay rights; it's also a litmus test for how much this socially conservative country has changed recently.
People-Smuggling Is Big Business In Myanmar
Thousands of migrants remain trapped on boats in Southeast Asia's Andaman Sea. NPR's Scott Simon talks to reporter Michael Sullivan about what he heard from some of the people who've reached Thailand.
Egyptian Court Sentences Ousted President Morsi To Death
An Egyptian court has sentenced ousted President Mohammed Morsi to death. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the London Times correspondent in Cairo, Bel Trew.
Tensions In South China Sea Loom Over Kerry Visit
by Anthony Kuhn
Secretary of State John Kerry underscored U.S. concerns over China's claim to ownership of disputed islands in the South China Sea, an issue that has strained relations in the region.