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.
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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.
Mexico Ill-Equipped To Handle Asylum Seekers Barred From Entering The U.S.
Mexico appears ill-equipped to handle the asylum seekers that a recent U.S. court ruling says must stay south of the border. For migrants, it means they face a dangerous and confusing path.
Avigdor Lieberman Won't Be Israel's Next Prime Minister, But He May Decide Who Is
Avigdor Lieberman isn't a candidate for prime minister in the upcoming Israeli elections, but he could be the person who decides who is. His right-wing secular movement is his latest political profile.
In 'Permanent Record,' Edward Snowden Says 'Exile Is An Endless Layover'
In his memoir, the former NSA contractor says he believes he has been proven right as the U.S. has amended laws regarding government surveillance. But the government still wants to prosecute him.
New Zealand Moves To Create Firearm Registry And Stiffen Penalties For Gun Crimes
"Owning a firearm is a privilege not a right," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said six months after a gunman killed 51 people in Christchurch.
Arab Israelis Hope Their Votes Will Help To Oust Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel — nearly 20% of the population — are evaluating their political role and goals as next week's elections approach. They want Prime Minister Netanyahu to be defeated.