NPR Topics: World
Plugging Afghanistan's Brain Drain
Ahmad, director of field operations for a telecom company, returned to the region because he "owed it" to his home country. He's hoping a return of professionals like him can improve the country's diminished infrastructure.
Uighur Mummies Stir Debate In China
DNA tests on mummies raise new questions about China's Uighurs, many of whom claim western heritage. China insists the Uighurs have East Asian heritage.
Ex-Karzai Aide On War In Afghanistan
Khaleeq Ahmad was a senior aide to Afghan President Hamid Karzai for five years before attending grad school in London. Back in Kabul, he discusses the war in his home country in light of the recent U.S. presidential election.
In Spain, Divorce Adds Another Side To Bad Economy
Spain's economy took a huge hit when the housing market collapsed. Now unemployment, poverty and homelessness are on the rise there. In bygone days, the extended family took care of any member needing help. But the legalization of divorce means families are often less able to care for everyone.
Pirate Attacks On The Rise Off East African Coast
A Saudi supertanker carrying $100 million of crude oil was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Africa on Monday. Derek Reveron of the Naval War College outlines the story, and Peter Gwin, a National Geographic staff writer explains what he learned from pirates he met in Southeast Asia.
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