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In the last six months alone, extra-judicial executions, suicide bombings and fighting have claimed many hundreds of lives in Sri Lanka. The death of a Hindu Tamil priest underlines the sheer viciousness of the conflict.

Egypt's international allies have noticed signs that old agreements may no longer hold. While nothing is certain, Egypt's stance toward Israel and the Palestinians seems likely to shift most dramatically. There are indications "it won't be an easy ride for Israel anymore," an analyst says.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy about Iran's elections on Friday, and a presidency in the shadow of the country's Supreme Leader.

After a mother and child who defected from North Korea died in South Korea, many ask: Why risk your life for freedom and escape a dictatorship, only to die without food and money in a land of plenty?

Many topics have divided the nation recently. NPR asked readers for insights into how they handle divisive conversations over the holidays. Here are the tips they provided.

Conan O'Brien, the comedian, writer, and former late-night host has been chosen to emcee the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony. He has many shoes to fill when he takes the stage in March.

"Wind is unlike many other hazards because you really can't see it," says AAA's Bill Van Tassel.

Voters in Colorado's 8th Congressional district and still making up their minds about who should represent them, even if they already have their pick at the top of the ballot.

Many Americans have turned their criticism into action this year, joining marches to protest President Trump's policies. But some are beginning to wonder if street protests are still effective.

Twenty years ago, nearly a million members of the Tutsi minority were slaughtered by extremist members from the Hutu majority. Steve Inskeep talks to Rwanda's Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo.