As Death Count Rises, Health Officials Work To Stem Ebola's Spread
The World Health Organization is reporting that the Ebola virus has yet to be contained in West Africa. It's one of the largest Ebola outbreaks in decades.
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In Support For Kurds, Does Turkey Hope For A Redrawn Middle East Map?
One actor with an eye on Iraq's ongoing violence is Turkey. For more on Turkey's complex relationship with Iraq, as well as its interests in Iraqi Kurds, Robert Siegel speaks with Hugh Pope.
In Brazil, Predictions Of Doom And Gloom Give Way To Minor Annoyances
Brazil's World Cup preparation endured some heavy criticism leading up to the games. Stadiums were still under construction, Internet connections were sketchy and transportation faced major challenges. A week into the tournament, NPR's Russell Lewis has traveled to three airports and three cities so far. He talks to Melissa Block about what has worked and what remains a challenge.
Troubles Put Aside, Brazilians Embrace World Cup
In World Cup action Tuesday, Brazil and Mexico played to a draw. Despite the dashed hopes of the home team, Brazilians are feeling more buoyant generally about hosting soccer's biggest tournament.
Bitter, Incomplete Divorce Blamed For South Sudan's Fighting
What happened after Africa's biggest country split in two? Renee Montagne talks to James Copnall about his book, A Poisonous Thorn in Our Hearts: Sudan and South Sudan's Bitter and Incomplete Divorce.
What, Exactly, Are U.S. Interests In Iraq's Turmoil?
Some warn that the violence gripping the country could lead to another Sept. 11. But experts are skeptical, and Americans are wary of new military entanglements.
Third Time's A Charm: U.S. Beats Ghana In World Cup Match
The U.S. Men's National Team has beaten Ghana in the group stage of the World Cup in Brazil. The score was 2-1. The U.S. team had lost to Ghana in the previous two World Cups.
Iraqi Ambassador: 'In Iraq Now, You Have A Thousand Bin Ladens'
Lukman Faily, the Iraqi ambassador to the U.S., speaks about Iraq's hopes for the American response to recent turmoil, as well as the conditions the U.S. has placed on its possible intervention.
Citing Unpaid Debts, Russia Cuts Off Gas Supplies To Ukraine
Russia says it has cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine after Kiev missed a deadline to pay part of its huge outstanding energy debt.
Teens Disappear In The West Bank, And Israel Blames Hamas
The Israeli military is searching the West Bank for three Israeli teens who were kidnapped last week.