Search results for

The United Nations today sent its top humanitarian official, John Holmes, to Sri Lanka to push for more protection for civilians trapped in the island's war zone. The UN estimates nearly 6,500 civilians have been killed there in the last three months. The conventional war now appears to be in its final stages. But does that mean the island's civil conflict is finally at an end? NPR's South Asia Correspondent Philip Reeves reports.

After the arrests of dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters, students across the country have erected encampments on campuses in solidarity.

Commentator John Rosenthal offers these thoughts on some of the things he's noticed as a wedding photographer. Observing the festivities as a stranger gives him unique views of people at expressive moments.

SCOTT SPEAKS WITH WEEKEND EDITION ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL ABOUT "CHUNGKING EXPRESS," A NEW FILM BY HONG KONG DIRECTOR WONG KAR-WAI.

Commentator Elissa Ely has a litany of pet names for her dog to express the love she feels for him.

The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.

As we close out the year, Investopedia's list of most-searched terms for 2023 offers insights into the collective economic psyche.

The North Carolina Republican is accused of engaging in insurrection, which would make him ineligible for office under a provision in the 14th Amendment.

Protesters in Iran talk about the state of their movement as they continue to demand sweeping changes to the country's strict laws. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on April 2, 2023.)

A New Jersey high-tech logistics company, with plans to deliver grocery and drug store items to consumers via drone, is testing a unique kind of radar…