Gang Rape Of Aid Workers In South Sudan Is A Turning Point
The country faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. But the brutal rape has left aid agencies wondering whether to pull out their foreign staff.
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Why The World Isn't Close To Eradicating Guinea Worm
Health officials thought they were close to wiping out the parasite. It's been President Carter's dream for decades. But the dogs of Chad have turned out to be a major problem.
Turkish Military Claims To Have Taken Control Of Country
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about the apparent military coup underway in Turkey.
Turkish Military Claims To Have Taken Control Of Country
Turkish Military Claims To Have Taken Control Of Country
U.S. Often Issues Travel Warnings, But Lately The Tables Are Turned
The State Department regularly issues travel alerts for U.S. citizens. Now U.S. gun violence has led other countries to urge their own citizens to show caution when visiting the U.S.
Monday's Attack In Medina 'An Attack On The Soul Of The Muslim World'
Monday's suicide attack near the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, has shocked Muslims and is expected to intensify anger against ISIS.
With 5 Weeks To Go Until The Olympics, How Prepared Is Rio?
Every week seems to bring unwelcome news in the run-up to the Olympics. This week, dismembered body parts washed up on a Rio beach. But how bad are things, really?
U.S. Envoy: 'We're Taking Out' About 1 ISIS Leader Every 3 Days
NPR's Kelly McEvers interviews Brett McGurk, special presidential envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, about the fight against ISIS in the wake of the Istanbul airport attack.
The View From Luxembourg, Where A 'Brexit' Is Unthinkable
As Britain prepares to vote on whether to leave the European Union, we take a look at the country with the highest per capita income of any EU nation. It has clearly benefited from EU membership.
Orlando Gunman Omar Mateen Pledged Allegiance To ISIS
The shooter in the Orlando, Fla., nightclub shooting was not from the area. He lived about two hours away in Fort Pierce.