Why Turkey Was Slow To Join Anti-ISIS Forces
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the Financial Times' Daniel Dombey about recent developments in Turkey, since its parliament voted to assist U.S.-led forces in the fight against ISIS.
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Why Ebola Is Not A Threat To The U.S.
Ebola has come to the United States. NPR's Scott Simon talks to physician and infectious disease specialist Kent Sepkowitz about the CDC's handling of Ebola, and why Americans are in little danger.
The Two Koreas Agree To Hold High-Level Talks This Autumn
News of the plan comes as a delegation of North Korean officials venture south to Incheon for Saturday's closing ceremonies of the 2014 Asian Games.
After Losing Parents To Ebola, Orphans Face Stigma
UNICEF estimates that thousands of children in West Africa have lost parents to Ebola. Convincing communities to accept and care for these children isn't always easy.
Al-Qaida Reasserts Itself With Khorasan Group
Some critics say the al-Qaida unit known as the Khorasan Group was bluffed up as an excuse for U.S. airstrikes in Syria. Intelligence officials and analysts say the group exists and is dangerous.
France Helps U.S. Fight ISIS In Iraq, But Not Syria
The U.S. says it has a broad coalition in its fight against ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria. France is one of the more active countries but is only taking part in military action in Iraq, not Syria.
Why Doesn't Anyone Want To Host The 2022 Olympics?
Oslo, Norway, took itself out of the running for the 2022 games, leaving Beijing and Almaty, Kazakhstan, left in contention. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis talks to Rachel Martin.
Sweden To Recognize Palestinian State
The move, which was announced by Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, would make Sweden the first major European nation to take that step.
Norway Is Great For Older Folks — And So Are Bolivia And Rwanda
In a survey of 96 countries on how their over-60 citizens fare, some rankings were completely predictable: Norway was first and Afghanistan was last. In between, there are a number of surprises.
Hong Kong Protesters Call Off Talks After Mobs Attack Their Camps
In the territory's crowded Mong Kok district, a group of anti-Occupy Central demonstrators broke through police lines and tore up the pro-democracy activists' camp.