Austria Votes After Scandal
Austria's most prominent anti-immigrant conservative looks poised to return to power despite a cash-for-contracts scandal involving his far-right ally that brought down the government last spring.
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Where Russia Fits In With Trump-Ukraine Affair
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Davis of the Atlantic Council about Russia's connection to the Ukraine controversy.
Afghans Vote For President
Elections are taking place in Afghanistan Saturday. The country's president, Ashraf Ghani, is running against the government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah.
How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry
The political upheaval that a call between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents set off in Washington has thrust Ukraine into the limelight. Here's a look at how it got involved.
U.S. Diplomats Rally Behind Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine
Diplomatic trade groups are urging Americans to respect diplomats' "non-partisan, non-political" work. This comes as the former ambassador to Ukraine is being pilloried by the Trump administration.
Afghanistan Is About To Vote For President Amid Worries Of Fraud And Violence
The campaign has been marred by repeated delays, killings and the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks that left the Afghan government on the sidelines.
Brother Of Slain Pakistani Social Media Star Gets Life For Her Murder
Qandeel Baloch, seen as a feminist voice in conservative Pakistan, was murdered by her brother in 2016 in an apparent "honor killing."
Hong Kong Braces For Massive Weekend Protests
Saturday marks five years since the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement formed and leads up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China next week.
British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iranian Waters After 2 Months Of Detention
The Stena Impero had been detained by Iranian authorities since July over alleged maritime violations. The seizure was in apparent retaliation for the British seizure of an Iranian tanker.
Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.