These Royal Wedding Watch Parties Are No Joke
Who is going to get up at 4 a.m. to watch a royal wedding? Actually, a lot of people.
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Muqtada Al-Sadr's Win In Iraq Is Dredging Up Tough Memories For Some U.S. Soldiers
In 2004, Muqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi Army fought ferociously against the U.S. in Iraq. Hundreds of U.S. soldiers lost their lives and many more were wounded. Now the Shiite cleric turned politician is celebrating his first election victory. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Eric Bourquin and Peter Salerno, who both served in Iraq and fought Sadr, about their view on his win.
Have You Heard? 2 People Are Going To Have A (Royal) Wedding
Well-wishers, attendees and tourists have descended on Windsor, England, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married Saturday.
All Of Chile's Bishops Offer To Resign After Sex Abuse Cover-Up
Their announcement on Friday follows an emergency meeting with Pope Francis to discuss the drawn-out scandal.
A Royal Wedding With Global Appeal
Interest in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle transcends borders in a way that past royal weddings have not, writes Autumn Brewington, who anchored The Washington Post's royal wedding blog in 2011.
Deep Contradictions Remain At The Core Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The contradictions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are always on display, but rarely as starkly as this week, when the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem and protests erupted in Gaza.
Naomi Klein: What's The Glue That Makes Some Movements Endure?
We now face an increasing list of global crises. But why aren't more of us taking action? Naomi Klein compares our circumstances with those of previous generations who took action for lasting change.
Halla Tómasdóttir: How Can Leaders Inspire Others To Lead?
In 1980, Iceland elected the country's first female president. Halla Tómasdóttir grew up with this image of leadership, and then in 2016 ran for president. She says this is why more women need to run.
California Winemakers Nervous About U.S.-China Trade Talks
China is one of the top export destinations for U.S. wine, but last month, in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, China imposed a tariff on U.S. wine and other food.
Pakistan Still Struggles To Eradicate Polio
Health workers have made some large strides against polio but getting to zero is elusive. There's violence against workers and anti-vaccination advocates use social media to frighten parents.