Spring Royal Wedding: Prince Harry Engaged To Meghan Markle
Britain's Prince Harry is engaged to his girlfriend Meghan Markle, an American actress. The wedding is scheduled for the spring of 2018.
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Pope Francis Becomes First Pontiff To Visit Myanmar
Rachel Martin talks to Thomas Reese, a Jesuit priest and member of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The Pope talks separately with military leaders and the civilian leader.
Navy Releases Names Of 3 Sailors Killed In Crash Off Japan
The Navy has made public the names of three airmen lost at sea in a crash in the Pacific last week. It's one of several fatal incidents this year involving U.S. naval forces in Asia.
Deal Allows Rohingya Refugees To Return To Myanmar
Bangladesh has signed an agreement with Myanmar to return hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who fled a recent army crackdown. There's a lot of skepticism about the deal.
In Hong Kong, Booing China's National Anthem Is About To Get More Risky
In Hong Kong, it's practically a national sport to boo China's national anthem at soccer matches. But Beijing has made it illegal to disrespect the anthem, punishable by up to three years in prison.
Navy Names Three Sailors Lost In Aircraft Crash Off Japan
The Navy identified Matthew Chialastri, an aviation boatswain's mate airman from Louisiana; Lt. Steven Combs and Bryan Grosso, an aviation ordnanceman airman apprentice, both from Florida.
Ash Fills The Sky As Bali's Mount Agung Erupts
The volcano on the Indonesian tourist island covered nearby villages with a thin layer of ash.
Indonesia Aims To Attract More Muslim Visitors In 'Halal' Tourism Push
Halal tourism is an emerging trend in the travel industry: holidays that don't just accommodate, but actively cater to, devout Muslims. Indonesia is trying to market itself as a halal destination.
Zimbabwe's New President
Just two days after the inauguration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the people of Zimbabwe wait to see what sort of government the new leader will form.
Understanding Sufism And The Sinai Peninsula
More than 300 people are dead after an attack on a mosque in the Sinai Peninsula. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Sahar Aziz of Rutgers Law School about why militants would attack a Sufi mosque.