Turkey Says It's Helping Iraqi Kurds Join Fight For Kobani
The remarks by the country's foreign minister could signal a shift in Ankara's largely neutral stance on the conflict at its doorstep.
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Indonesia Swears In President Who Ran On Promise Of Change
Indonesia has inaugurated its new president, Joko Widodo. Steve Inskeep talks tp Financial Times' correspondent Ben Bland about the man known as Jokowi, and the challenges he faces as he takes office.
Nigeria Joins Senegal In Gaining 'Ebola-Free' Status
Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton about how Nigeria and Senegal were able to rid their countries of Ebola, despite the ongoing outbreak in West Africa.
Beijing Marathoners Powered Through Thick Smog
Before Sunday's Beijing Marathon, smog levels were 12 times above what is considered safe for humans. But organizers refused to cancel. Instead, they handed out sponges to clean exposed skin.
U.S. Airdrops Weapons, Ammo, Medical Supplies To Kurds In Kobani
In an effort assist Kurdish forces in the Syrian border town, the U.S. military said Sunday the dropped supplies were meant to help resistance to Islamic State efforts to control Kobani.
Mars Probes Give Scientists Box Seats For Rare Comet Flyby
A "mountain-sized" comet known as Siding Spring will pass very close to the red planet, where orbiters from the U.S., Europe and India, hope to get close — but not too close — to the action.
Syria's 'Moderate Rebels' Say They Are Willing, But Need Weapons
The Free Syrian Army has been outgunned in the country's multi-sided civil war. But they say they have fighting experience, and if the U.S. provides arms and training they could play a key role.
Saudi Cleric's Death Sentence Focuses Shia Anger On Ruling Family
Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr spoke out on behalf of Saudi Shia demonstrating against government discrimination in 2011 and 2012. Protesters promise more unrest if Nimr is killed.
Liberians Wonder If Duncan's Death Was A Result Of Racism
Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian national, died of Ebola in an American hospital. But white American patients have survived. Some Liberians believe racism is the reason for Duncan's demise.
Hurricane Gonzalo Hits Bermuda; Ana To Skirt Past Hawaii
In the British island territory, Gonzalo has wiped out power to roughly half of the island's 70,000 inhabitants.