The Story That Made Our Interpreter Cry: #15Girls
It's a tough life for many of the Syrian kids who are now refugees in Lebanon: working in the fields up to 14 hours a day instead of going to school.
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Voters Go To Polls In Haiti — To Pick From 54 Presidential Candidates
Haiti boasts of having 5.8 million registered voters. Many poll watchers expect a December runoff will be necessary because there are a whopping 54 candidates vying to become the next president.
Hurricane Patricia's Unexpected Aftermath
Hurricane Patricia weakened into a tropical depression when it made landfall in Jalisco state, Mexico. Now begins the clean up from the rains and floods the storm triggered.
Cuba's Widespread Piracy Culture
Despite the trade embargo, Cubans have long enjoyed pirated TV programs. Nick Miroff of The Washington Post speaks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the black market's future when trade is normalized.
Changing Korean-American Exclusion From North-South Reunions
Korean Americans are not allowed to partake in the North-South Korean reunions. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Chahee Stanfield of the National Coalition for the Divided Families about their options.
In A Slovenian Forest, Volunteers Make It Their Mission To Feed Refugees
The volunteers, who have come from as far away as Australia, have set up a makeshift kitchen, where they cook thousands of hot meals and shuttle them to refugee camps.
Reassessing Canada's Foreign Affairs Approach
Canada's new Liberal government is expected to chart a different foreign policy course. NPR's Rachel Martin asks Colin Robertson of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute what this means for the U.S.
Vatican Synod Ends
A three-week gathering of Catholic prelates from around the globe ends after what many say was the most contentious gathering of archbishops in decades.
With Help From Kerry, Israel And Jordan Reach A Deal To Quell Violence
Secretary of State John Kerry has helped forge an agreement between Israel and Jordan, in an effort to defuse violence between Israelis and Palestinians over the past few weeks.
The Girl Who Broke Free: Building A New Life In America #15Girls
Rosi loves shopping at H&M and teasing her dad. It took years of therapy and tears to put her nightmare behind her. At age 13, she was forced to marry a man twice her age.