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International

In this Dec. 12, 2012, photo released by the Korean Central News Agency, North Korea's Unha-3 rocket lifts off from the Sohae launch pad in Tongchang-ri, North Korea. (AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

North Korea seen reassembling rocket test site

Satellite imagery suggests North Korea may be taking steps to reactivate a partially decommissioned long-range rocket test site on the west coast of the country.

7 years ago

A fire burns along the Howqua River in 2006 in southern Australia's Victoria state. Fire is no stranger in the bush country there. (Graeme Stoney, Mountain Cattlemen's Association of Victoria)
The Pulse
Science

As bushfire approached, this Australian rancher fought fire with fire

When flames started to burn down the hill toward his family ranch, Charlie Lovick saw his chance: He kept a cool head and took action.

7 years ago

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A British Transport Police vehicle is seen at Waterloo Railway Station, after three small improvised explosive devices were found at buildings at Heathrow Airport, London City Airport and Waterloo in London, Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (John Stillwell/PA via AP)
Community

Counterterror police examine 3 explosive devices in London

Britain's counterterrorism police are investigating after three padded mailing bags containing small explosive devices were found near major transport hubs in London.

7 years ago

Declared the winner of the FTD Interflora World Cup Australia's Bart Hassam holds his trophy aloft and waves to the audience. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

Australian florist crowned world champion at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Over the three days, the competitors, including florists from Europe, Asia, Russia, and America, faced off in six rounds in hopes of winning a $17,000 prize.

7 years ago

Listen 3:14
This old building had until now served as the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem, which oversaw a key diplomatic line to Palestinian officials. (Wikipedia)
NPR
Politics & Policy

As U.S. Jerusalem Consulate shuts, pro-Israel envoy takes on Palestinian relations

The Consulate General in Jerusalem is the U.S. government's de facto representative office to the Palestinian Authority.

7 years ago

Hamza bin Laden
NPR
Politics & Policy

U.S. offers $1 million for info leading to son of Bin Laden

The government says Hamza bin Laden "is emerging as a leader" of al-Qaida, posting videos on the Internet calling for attacks on the U.S. and its western allies.

7 years ago

Israel's attorney general says he is taking steps to indict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shown here earlier this month, on corruption charges. (Sebastian Scheiner/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Israel’s AG moves to indict Netanyahu on corruption charges

Netanyahu will still have a chance to hold off any indictment during a court hearing. And in the meantime, he remains in office and seeks reelection in April.

7 years ago

President Donald Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Hanoi. No deal was reached. (Evan Vucci/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump and Kim’s second nuclear summit ends with no deal

A planned signing ceremony was canceled. The biggest sticking point was sanctions against North Korea, Trump said at a press conference Thursday afternoon local time.

7 years ago

President Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday as their second summit begins in Hanoi. (Evan Vucci/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Second Trump-Kim summit kicks off in Hanoi with a handshake

President Trump and Kim Jong Un struck an upbeat note at the launch of their second summit in Hanoi Wednesday.

7 years ago

A thermosolar power plant is pictured at Noor II Ouarzazate, Morocco, November 4, 2016. Picture taken November 4, 2016. (Reuters/Youssef Boudlal)
Politics & Policy
The Conversation

How a Green New Deal could exploit developing countries

Should this legislative concept be transformed from the hypothetical framework into actual policies, some of the solutions it engenders could make global inequality worse.

7 years ago

U.S President Donald Trump arrives at Noi Bai Airport before a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Hanoi. (Kham/Pool photo via AP)
Politics & Policy

One-on-One: Trump, Kim confront North Korea’s nuke plans

There was palpable, carnival-like excitement among many in Hanoi as final preparations were made for Wednesday's summit opening.

7 years ago

Credit: Satellite image by Planet Labs taken Feb. 19. (Graphic by Geoffrey Brumfiel and Alyson Hurt/NPR)
NPR
Politics & Policy

On eve of 2nd Trump-Kim summit, is North Korean reactor producing plutonium?

North Korea's main nuclear reactor for making weapons-grade plutonium may be operating, days before this week's summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim.

7 years ago

In this June 12, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un stop to talk with the media as they walk from their lunch at the Capella resort on Sentosa Island in Singapore. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Fire, fury, love? The mythology behind the Trump-Kim summit

The reality is more prosaic, though still historic: Two hostile nations — one wealthy, one impoverished, both bristling with weapons — are talking at the highest level.

7 years ago

Paris Olympics organizers want breakdancing to be part of the 2024 Olympics. The sport was part of the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires last fall, when Russian b-boy Bumblebee (left) defeated Japan's b-boy Shigekix in the gold-medal battle. (Eitan Abramovich /AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Olympic breakdancing? Paris 2024 organizers say, ‘oui, garçon!’

The world's best breakdancers could compete for Olympic gold at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris if organizers succeed in getting the dance style recognized as an Olympic sport.

7 years ago

Kelly Craft, who has been serving as U.S. ambassador to Canada, is President Trump's latest pick for U.N. ambassador (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump nominates Kelly Craft, ambassador to Canada, for U.N. post

If confirmed by the Senate, Craft, currently U.S. ambassador to Canada, will succeed Nikki Haley, who announced her departure last fall.

7 years ago

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