Police In Cairo Disperse Anti-Mubarak Protests
The protests came after the 86-year-old former strongman saw charges of murder against him overturned by an appeals court.
Africa
In Liberia, Ebola Shifts From Cities To Villages
Liberia has been a death zone for those exposed to the Ebola virus. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with correspondent Kelly McEvers about what she saw on the ground, and what she will find hard to forget.
Egyptian Court Overturns Mubarak's Murder Conviction
It is not clear if the former strongman, who was ousted after massive anti-government protests in 2011, will walk free as he is also serving a separate 3-year sentence.
Egyptian Court Drops Charges Left Against Hosni Mubarak
On Saturday, a judge dismissed the charges against the former Egyptian President, who had been accused of being complicit in the murder of demonstrators during the uprising that led to his ousting.
Egyptian Court Drops Case Against Ousted Former President
An Egyptian court has dismissed murder charges against ousted President Hosni Mubarak. NPR's Scott Simon talks with correspondent Leila Fadel about how Egyptians are reacting to the decision.
Viral Videos Show Kenyan Women Assaulted For Wearing Miniskirts
A woman in Kenya has been publicly stripped and molested nearly every day for two weeks for so-called "indecent dress." Cellphone video of the assaults have ignited condemnation, and copycat attacks.
What Should You Do If A Fly Gets Into Your Anti-Ebola Goggles?
Under ordinary circumstances, you'd swat that pesky fly. But the problems of daily life take on monumental scale in an Ebola treatment unit. Here's a guide to dilemmas and solutions.
Attack On Mosque In Nigeria Kills Dozens
Authorities believe the attack in the northern city of Kano was the work of Boko Haram militants, although the group did not immediately claim responsibility.
Test Your Medical Smarts: Does This Patient Have Ebola?
Patient X arrives. She ran a fever. Now it's gone. But she has diarrhea. Should you test for the virus or not? That's the kind of case history presented to health workers heading to West Africa.
School For Husbands Gets Men To Talk About Family Size
The average woman in Niger bears seven children — the world's highest birth rate. And the country can barely feed its current population. How do you convince people that smaller families are better?