Massive Volcanic Eruption Is Making Iceland Grow
The eruption has been going for weeks. So far it hasn't been catastrophic, but it has been creating new ground.
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In Father's Biography, George W. Bush Says He Didn't Inherit Iraq
George W. Bush also uses the new book to reflect on his own legacy. On Wednesday's Morning Edition you can hear his thoughts about his decisions on Iraq and the current situation there.
Examining Complications To U.S. Goals In Syria
A U.S.-led coalition is targeting Islamic State militants. Obama says he's not trying to "solve" Syria's war, a far cry from efforts made to negotiate an end to the war or build up the rebellion.
Afghanistan's Way Forward: A Talk With Gen. John Campbell, Decoded
Gen. John Campbell leads the U.S. forces in Afghanistan. On Veterans Day, he offers his assessment of the war as the U.S. winds down its presence and hands over responsibility to the Afghans.
China, U.S. Pledge To Limit Greenhouse Gases
President Obama and China's Xi Jinping have concluded their summit in Beijing. Their joint announcement on climate is designed to set an example for other countries in combating climate change.
George W. Bush's Book Reflects On Moscow, Ukraine's Revolution
Former President George W. Bush discusses how his father dealt with the fall of the Soviet Union, and how his own policies toward former Soviet republics affected the U.S. relationship with Moscow.
Bush 41 And 43 Share Common Enemy: Saddam Hussein
Former President George W. Bush discusses with NPR's David Greene how both he and his father, former President George H.W. Bush, waged war against Saddam Hussein, and the state of Iraq today.
U.S., China Agree To Cut Tariffs On High-Tech Products
The agreement is an unexpected act of cooperation between two countries that have been increasingly at odds over intellectual property, cybersecurity, human rights and trade imbalances.
Afghan Police Suffer Uptick In Casualty Numbers
As western military forces withdraw from Afghanistan, Afghan security forces are coming under increasing pressure. About 9,000 have been killed in the last two years, mostly on the police side.
100 Years After World War I, Europe Remembers
Nov. 11 is the day the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. Across Europe, ceremonies commemorated those who died in wars.