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Deadly attacks are mounted Saturday in the southern Iraqi city of Karbala, killing at least a dozen people, including four Bulgarian and two Thai soldiers. More than 170 people were wounded in the largest insurgent assault since the capture of Saddam Hussein. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Omar Abdel Razek, producer with the BBC's Arabic Service.

The beleaguered prime minister of Thailand has declared a state of emergency after days of civil protests that have shut down Bangkok's two airports. The declaration paves the way for the government to order police and military to force an end to protesters' occupation of the airports.

The prime minister of Thailand has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok after a violent clash Tuesday night between anti-government and pro-government crowds that left at least one dead. Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has been accused of corruption.

What's the future relationship between children and the natural world? Are kids today suffering from nature-deficit disorder? We'll talk about the changes in the relationship between children and na

It took decades for Pittsburgh to transform its economy after the glow from the steel mills faded in the early '80s. Now the city's unemployment rate is lower than the rest of the country's, and more and more young people are seeing a future there.

New job search sites use improved search technology to pair job seekers with opportunities that match their skills and goals. But perfected online tools can only do so much in the face of a dismal job market.

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Easter weekend is here and of course there are parades to attend and Easter eggs to hunt. But we also want to suggest some art events for your weekend. Joining us on Morning Edition with some recommendations is KPBS arts and culture producer Angela Carone.

Since 2001, more than 1.9 million sons and daughters have been deployed to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. For many young veterans, homecoming can be a time of mixed emotions and changing family dynamics after a life-changing experience at war.

In his latest book, British journalist William Dalrymple profiles nine Indian religious devotees — from a Jain nun, to an idol carver, to a Buddhist monk. Nine Lives surveys the subcontinent's rich religious topography by focusing on individual journeys of personal faith.