In Mideast Chaos, Netanyahu Sees Opportunity
In an interview with NPR, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Arab countries "no longer view Israel as an enemy but a potential partner."
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Economics, Tensions With Mainlanders Fuel Hong Kong's Protests
The key demand of the recent protesters in Hong Kong has been democracy. But behind that desire is anger about jobs, high housing prices, and competition — and a culture clash — with mainland Chinese.
Indonesian Cave Paintings As Old As Europe's Ancient Art
Figures found on the walls of a prehistoric cave in Indonesia are at least 35,400 years old or more, scientists say. That might mean the earliest art developed independently in different regions.
Kobani Airstrikes Highlight Limit Of U.S. Strategy Against ISIS
The U.S. has been bombing ISIS targets in Syria, but that has not stopped the self-proclaimed Islamic State from threatening civilians in the country.
Judging Effectivenes Of Airstrikes Against ISIS Remains A Challenge
There have been about 400 airstrikes so far in Iraq and Syria. We take a look at the impact in both countries, whether the Islamic State fighters have been slowed, and the way ahead.
Chemistry Nobel Given To Scientists For Work On Optical Microscope
Three scientists will share the prize for developing microscopes that can study living cells in fine detail. Working independently, they took on a problem that many had assumed couldn't be solved.
Kenyan President Faces Charges Of Crimes Against Humanity
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta appeared Wednesday before the International Criminal Court in the Hague. He is the first sitting president to appear before the court.
U.S. Ambassador To Liberia: Many Challenges Remain In Ebola Response
Melissa Block speaks with U.S. ambassador to Liberia Deborah Malac about the U.S. effort to combat Ebola in West Africa. Work has been slowed by difficult conditions and a shortage of trained workers.
British Imams Speak Out Against Islamic State
Robert Siegel talks to Qari Mohammed Asim, Imam for the Makkah Mosque in Leeds, England, about why he's denounced ISIS and how's trying to convince young people to not join them.
In 'Season Of Mercy,' Will Vatican Rethink Communion For Divorcees?
Pope Francis hasn't ruled out changing church doctrine that bars divorced and remarried Catholics from receiving Holy Communion. There are fierce opponents, while others favor simplifying annulment.