British Authorities Scramble To Find Stolen Solid Gold Toilet
Titled America, it is a work of art by Italian Maurizio Cattelan that had been installed at England's Blenheim Palace. A 66-year-old man has been taken into custody.
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Osama Bin Laden's Son Killed In U.S. Counterterrorism Operation, Trump Says
Hamza bin Laden was killed in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region, according to a statment by the president on Saturday. He said his death "undermines important operational activities" of al-Qaida.
Mugabe's State Funeral Proceeds, But His Burial Plan Has Been Mired In Controversy
Zimbabwe's longtime president Robert Mugabe was honored with a state funeral on Saturday — put on by the president and military leaders who had forced him out of office just two years ago.
Leaders Gather For Mugabe Funeral
A memorial is taking place Saturday for former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. He leaves behind a complicated legacy.
The Revolutionary History Of Mooncakes
Mooncakes are known as an Asian pastry, but the cakes have a revolutionary history, and a current role in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. Bernice Chan of the South China Morning Post discusses.
Tunisia Elections Preview
Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring, holds presidential elections Sunday. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Emir Sfaxi, who protested for democracy, to see what's at stake.
Update On Recovery In The Bahamas
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Duane Sands, the minister of health for the Bahamas, about recovery efforts two weeks after Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of the Abacos.
How Afghans Are Reacting To Breakdown Of Peace Talks
NPR'S Scott Simon speaks with Afghan scholar and activist Orzala Nemat on how Afghans are reacting to U.S.-Taliban peace efforts.
Bahamian Government Revises Number Of Missing After Dorian, Down To 1,300
"The number of people registered missing with the Bahamas government is going down daily," a spokesman for NEMA told reporters, adding that many could be unaccounted for in shelters.
Indigenous Brazilians Come Together To Defend Amazon Forest Against Fires
Indigenous Brazilians are joining forces to defend the Amazon forest from fires set by invaders on their land. More than a dozen indigenous groups met recently to strategize.