International
New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have affected this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in a myriad of ways.
11 months ago
Beyond the ball drop: a pickle, pine cones and a MoonPie will mark the new year
Times Square is not the only place that drops something to count down to the new year. A duck decoy, a MoonPie and a pickle are some of the other things that will descend at m
11 months ago
Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ dies at 75
Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday, his family confirmed. His wife and family were with him, they said in a statement.
11 months ago
Flag football gives female players sense of community, scholarship options and soon shot at Olympics
Flag football’s inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles only enhances the profile of a sport that’s growing by leaps and bounds on the women’s side.
11 months ago
Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of ‘Sarafina!’, is killed in a car crash at 68
The celebrated playwright was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the crash. He was best known for creating the hit Sarafina! which first premiered on Broadway in 1988.
11 months ago
Mexican officials clear border camp as US pressure mounts to limit migrant crossings
Mexican immigration officials are clearing out a migrant camp on the banks of the Rio Grande as U.S. pressure mounts to limit a surge of people reaching the border.
11 months ago
The latest Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal drops details of future governance of Gaza
The updated plan, crafted by Egypt and obtained by NPR, is the most recent in a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days aimed at ending Israel's air-and-ground campaign.
11 months ago
Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 U.S. troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
The latest attack on U.S. troops follows months of escalating threats and actions against American forces in the region since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
11 months ago
With photos and audio, a new exhibition highlights Chinese migration to Costa Rica, and how the people and their culture changed over time.
11 months ago
Listen 3:20Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and ‘futile logic of war’ this Christmas
In his Christmas Mass address, he said the word of God is being drowned out by the violence in Gaza. He has called for a ceasefire multiple times since the war started.
11 months ago
At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend’s bloodshed
As Christmas Eve fell, smoke rose over the besieged territory, while in the West Bank Bethlehem was hushed, its holiday celebrations called off.
12 months ago
Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
A New Jersey legislator is calling to reimburse the travel costs of state residents who had to evacuate from Israel.
12 months ago
Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks over another Gaza cease-fire gather pace
Ismail Haniyeh’s visit Wednesday is part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
12 months ago
Storied U.S. Steel to be acquired for more than $14 billion by Nippon Steel
The transaction is worth about $14.9 billion when including the assumption of debt.
12 months ago
Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
The Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage
12 months ago