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After Syria announced the expected victory of President Bashar Assad in an election widely condemned as fake, three Syrians talk about the country's future.

NPR's history podcast Throughline bring us the story of why the Uyghur people have become the target of what many are calling a genocide in China.

As the pandemic retreats and summer travel starts, hotels, airlines and rental car companies are expecting a big jump in business. Travelers also may have to prepare for longer lines, higher prices.

Naftali Bennett is poised to end Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year run as Israel's prime minister. The hardline conservative and former settler leader once vowed that Palestinians would never have a state.

Iran has approved the final list of seven candidates in June's presidential election, giving the upper hand to hard-liners. The election could have an impact on relations between Iran and the U.S.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to journalist Jon Wertheim about tennis star Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open after facing penalties and fines for her decision to boycott media.

After a year and a half of pandemic life, many people are nervous about in-person socialization. Experts explain the factors influencing our awkwardness and exhaustion, and the best path forward.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says on Twitter that he will veto funding for the state legislature after Democratic lawmakers walked out, blocking passage of new voting restrictions.

The National Park Service expects a busy summer as the country begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Last year 237 million people flocked to national parks to escape from COVID-19.

Facing backlash, Brazil's leaders now say they'll make a decision whether to host the popular soccer tournament on Tuesday. The country remains one of the world's worst pandemic hot spots.