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WorldGloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died. She was 92. Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognizable prese...
WorldHaitian election officials have set elections for Dec. 13, but a host of experts say extreme violence is likely to cause a postponement. Again.
WorldEight days after Nepal's flash floods, families who can't find loved ones perform symbolic cremations. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not represent NPR.
WorldXi Jinping's visit to Egypt for the first time in a decade, and during the Iran war, comes as U.S. allies broaden their security ties. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not repr...
WorldChevron's $7 billion Venezuela bet deepens U.S. ties to the nation's oil industry. Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the authorities. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes...
WorldRelations between the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have turned rocky since Trump called a truce with Iran. Trump seeks progress in Gaza, but Netanyahu is taking a defiant stance ahead of an election. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or intervi...
WorldOn Friday, on a quay in the southern Italy port city of Bari, more than 10,000 supporters will have room to celebrate a number that once seemed about as likely as an Italian putting ketchup on spaghetti: 1,413. That is how plenty of consecutive days Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's authorities wi...
WorldWith the rising cost of living front and centre in the Quebec election campaign, a familiar refrain has emerged: Quebec is the most taxed jurisdiction in North America. Conservative Party of Quebec Leader Éric Duhaime is leaning on that claim to justify his promise of deep income and corporate t...
WorldWith millions of Canadian kids heading back to school and temperatures set to drop, it’s time to brace for another fall of seasonal illnesses — and medical experts say staying healthy takes more than just a flu shot. The latest federal surveillance report, which tracks influenza, COVID-19 and re...
WorldWARNING: This article contains details about violence against children, infanticide and suicide. On Wednesday, as jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial started deliberating for a fifth day, a dramatic scene unfolded in another courtroom. A 56-year-old woman was arraigned in Plymouth District ...
WorldThe pro-democracy dissident was accused of urging Western politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to pressure Hong Kong by imposing sanctions on the city.
WorldHundreds of thousands were killed and tortured. But prosecuting everyone involved in atrocities could be impractical and risk renewed civil strife.