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Chef Charlie Trotter, who helped revitalize Chicago's culinary reputation, has died at age 54. He's seen here at the 2006 International Gastronomy Summit in Madrid.

Charlie Trotter, Famous Chicago Chef, Has Died At 54

Charlie Trotter, whose eponymous Chicago restaurant became an institution and helped pave the way for innovative small dishes that featured fresh and unique food, has died at age 54.

A Libyan rebel prepares to battle against government forces on March 24, a few miles from the key city of Ajdabiya as U.N. Secretary-General called today on both sides to cease fire, as the Security Council prepares to hold a new meeting on the crisis.

NATO To Assume Control Of Military Operations In Libya

A senior Pentagon official told NPR the handover could happen as soon as today.

The United States and Cambodia are locked in a legal battle with the auction house Sotheby's over this 1,000-year-old statue of the Hindu warrior Duryodhana that may have been looted from the Cambodian temple complex at Koh Ker.

Cambodia Vs. Sotheby's In A Battle Over Antiquities

A 1,000-year-old statue, a vine-and-moss-covered temple complex and a country's turbulent history lie at the heart of a legal battle pitting the Cambodian government against Sotheby's auction house. Officials say the statue was looted from an ancient Khmer temple; Sotheby's says that's not provable.

Libyan rebels prepare for battle against government forces outside the eastern gateway city of Ajdabiya.

Official: Allies Discussing Ways To Arm Libyan Rebels

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the senior military official told NPR that despite withering coalition airstrikes, Moammar Gadhafi's forces still have the advantage and continue to threaten civilians.

Celebrating victory in the battle for Brega, a Libyan rebel fighter takes aim at a burning vehicle that was used by troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi.

Obama's Tough Message For Gadhafi: 'He Must Leave'

"Moammar Gadhafi has lost legitimacy," Obama says, as opposition fighters strengthened their defenses in the town of Brega. That's where earlier this week the regime's forces launched a failed attack on a major oil facility.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement to the press at his Jerusalem office on May 15, 2011 in Jerusalem, Israel.

Obama's Ideas On Israel Face Tough Reception

Obama's new peace proposal tries to thread the needle between the Israeli and Palestinian positions.

Political And Military Pressure Tightens On Damascus

As the conflict in Syria continues, the international community is preparing for the possible fall of President Bashar Assad's regime. Last week, President Barack Obama formally recognized a Syrian opposition group as the country's legitimate representative.

Could Syria's Civil War Become A Large Regional Crisis?

Two Israeli airstrikes outside of Damascus in one weekend signal escalating tensions between Syria and its neighbors. The Syrian government has said the attacks "open the door to all possibilities," giving rise to concerns that the conflict could spill over the border.

Afghanistan produces about half the power it currently uses and imports the other half from neighboring countries. But that total still doesn't meet the country's demands. This photo shows Kabul at night in January.

Lack Of Electricity Dims Afghan Economic Prospects

Despite billions of dollars in projects over the past decade, only about one-third of the Afghan population has access to regular power. The country imports electricity, but existing distribution lines aren't adequate. The lack of a reliable power supply is severely limiting economic growth.

Coalition Forces Report Progress In Libya Strikes

Coalition commanders cited progress on Monday in their effort to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya and to cripple Moammar Gadhafi's military forces. An NPR news special examines the latest on the Libya conflict, the international response to the air strikes, and what allied forces hope to accomplish.

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