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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.
Family Dispute Tears At France's Far-Right National Front
A family feud is raging in France's far-right political party between party leader Marine Le Pen and its founder, Le Pen's father. NPR's Tamara Keith speaks with French journalist Cecile Alduy.
Kenya's Security Problem With Al-Shabab Doesn't Stop At Borders
by Gregory Warner
Students in the eastern Kenyan town of Garissa were slaughtered by al-Shabab fighters. The audacious attack in a town home to a military base has raised concerns about intelligence failures.
Colorful Fringe Candidates Vie For Prominence In UK Election
by Ari Shapiro
With just over a month to go before general elections in Britain on May 7, snap polls show no clear front runner as the countdown begins.
U.S. And Iran Offer Different Narratives On The Same Nuclear Deal
by Peter Kenyon
Iran and the West have very different views on the outcome of Iran's nuclear negotiations, which concluded this week. Iran is having a much easier time of selling the deal to audiences back home.
Saudis Face Possible Negative Consequences With Yemen Airstrikes
Saudi Arabia is taking huge risks by staging military operations in Yemen. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Middle East expert Thomas Lippman about the battle over Shiite Iran's power in the region.