Unique Cell Phone Number Fetches Big Bucks In United Arab Emirates
The rare number number is: 7-7-7-7-7-7-7. The cell phone contract was sold at a charity auction for $2 millions.
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Two Words Complicate Push For Middle East Peace: 'Jewish State'
Writer Ari Shavit and political scientist Shibley Telhami discuss the request to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. The matter has become a sticking point in the peace process with Palestinians.
Examining The Relationship Between Obama And Putin
For what President Obama and Vladimir Putin think of each other, David Greene talks to Angela Stent. Her new book, The Limits of Partnership: U.S.-Russian Relations in the Twenty-First Century.
Ukraine Crisis Weighs Heavy On Other Foreign Policy Issues
Is the rift with Russia over Ukraine impeding U.S. diplomatic efforts to end the war in Syria and curb Iran's nuclear ambitions? Renee Montagne talks to Aaron David Miller of the Wilson Center.
New Zealand Man Wagers His Name In A Poker Game
After losing the bet, he had to change his name to one just shy of the 100-character limit for new names in New Zealand. The incident came to light recently because his passport expired.
Why Is Locating A Lost Airliner So Hard?
Renee Montagne talks with aviation reporter Stephen Trimble about airplane technology and black boxes.
Drug Cartel Boss Dies A Second Time
Nazario Moreno, leader of the Knights Templar drug cartel, is dead — again. He was wrongly confirmed dead in 2010, but now, Mexican authorities claim they know "100 percent" that they killed him.
What Pepsi Can Teach Us About Soft (Drink) Power In Russia
The soft drink giant is one of the few big U.S. firms with major investments in Russia. And the reasons why say a lot about why the U.S. has less leverage in Russia than it might like.
Military Conflict Decisions: Why Weakness Leads To Aggression
Can a behavioral economics theory explain military standoffs such as the one in Crimea? Research on military conflicts shows that weakness, not strength, often leads to aggression.
Keeping The French Language Alive In Quebec
The Parti Quebecois is leading the polls for next month's provincial election in Canada. If they win a majority, they intend to tighten Quebec's already established language laws. NPR's Arun Rath talks with linguist Julie Sedivy about keeping Quebec's language French.