The announcement from Baghdad came as France said it had conducted its first airstrikes against the Islamic State group.
Read More »Rouhani: There Are ‘Differing Viewpoints’ In Iran Over Nuclear Deal
In an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, the Iranian president says there are some in his country who are skeptical of Washington's desire to live up to its end of the bargain.
Read More »Pope: ‘God Weeps’ For Victims Of Sex Abuse
Francis also told bishops at a morning meeting that "I commit to a careful oversight to ensure that youth are protected."
Read More »Death Toll In Hajj Stampede Rises To 769
Saudi Arabia announced the new figure, up from 717 on Friday. Meanwhile, Iran has said the tragedy is "not incompetence ... [but] a crime" due to lax security during the pilgrimage.
Read More »China Pledges Billions In Development Aid
President Xi Jinping, speaking at a United Nations conference in New York, says Beijing hopes to increase its share to a total of $12 billion by 2030.
Read More »Thai Police: Two Already In Custody Carried Out Deadly Bombing
Authorities in Thailand now say that the men, arrested last month, are the bomber and an accomplice in the attack that killed 20 and wounded more than 100 others.
Read More »Switzerland Bans Sales Of Some VW Diesels
The news follows an announcement on Friday that the German automaker, rocked by an emissions testing scandal, had appointed a new CEO.
Read More »Pope In Philadelphia: ‘In Families, There Is Always Light’
In remarks delivered at the Festival of Families, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of caring for grandparents and children. Earlier in the day, he spoke at Independence Hall.
Read More »#NPRreads: Lying About Sept. 11, And California’s Drought-Stricken Levees
Also this week: What Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath teach us about the true nature of America.
Read More »Volkswagen Names New CEO Amid Emissions-Testing Scandal
The German automaker has been rocked by a scandal following its acknowledgment that it rigged diesel emissions tests on some 11 million vehicles worldwide.
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