NPR 2011-05-16

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Jim Howard. At least 13 people are dead in anti-Israeli protests along the Lebanese and Syrian borders and in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. The violence comes on a day called Nakba, the annual observa

NPR 2011-02-02

Under nightfall, demonstrations show no signs of abating in Egypt. In the largest demonstration yet since the uprising against President Hosni Mubarak started over a week ago, hundreds of thousands of people have flooded Cairo's Tahrir Square. They w

NPR 2011-04-02

The United Nations confirms at least seven of its international workers, both staff and guards, were killed today in northern Afghanistan when protesters stormed the office and opened fire. Officials at UN offices in New York say the final count coul

NPR 2011-02-11

Protesters in Egypt's Tahrir Square are waiting for an announcement from embattled President Hosni Mubarak, who is widely expected to relinquish some power after two weeks of anti-government demonstrations. NPR's Corey Flintoff reports that the army

NPR 2011-02-10

Labor groups are on strike in Egypt, further complicating the government's attempts to end a more than two-week-old revolt against long-time President Hosni Mubarak. He is still resisting demands to resign immediately. The US and other allies have ca

NPR 2011-02-08

Anyone looking for a big party? Green Bay is where it's at. Fans are heading into Lambeau Field this hour to welcome their Super Bowl champs the Packers, who defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday. Classes were let out early. Some businesses shut

NPR 2012-02-11

President Obama's trying to put to rest criticism of a controversial policy on birth control. NPR's Scott Horsley reports the administration is tweaking its policy now to address concerns of the Roman Catholic Church. The new policy will still ensure

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