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Facing the worst drought in nearly four decades, the country is grappling with food shortages that affect 40% of its population. Researchers say food donations aren't likely to address the problem.

Yingluck Shinawatra, whose government was ousted in a military coup in May, will be tried for her role in overseeing a failed policy to boost the price of rice paid to mostly poor, rural farmers.

Ahead of Sunday's presidential election in Russia, NPR spoke with a Putin supporter, an opposition supporter and a Russian who sees no point in voting.

Washington state legalized recreational pot in 2012, but the black market lives on. Pot grown legally leaks into illegal markets, while networks of illegal producers pretend they're licensed.

Our readers weigh in on volunteer missions, where Western medical workers spent a short time in a poor country providing free care.

Halal tourism is an emerging trend in the travel industry: holidays that don't just accommodate, but actively cater to, devout Muslims. Indonesia is trying to market itself as a halal destination.

Many countries in the world celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, but it's not the global norm. Turns out it has to do with the origins of the celebration, historical events and culture.

The smaller boat was carrying 35 people — 33 tourists and a Hungarian crew of two. All seven of the dead are South Korean tourists.

If she's found guilty of negligence, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra could be jailed for 10 years. She was removed from office last May.

Marine Sgt. TJ Brennan suffered from memory loss after being injured by a grenade in Afghanistan in 2010. Finbarr O'Reilly captured the event on film. Now the two men have written a memoir.