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Investigators in protective suits work at the scene in the Maltings shopping center in Salisbury, England, on Tuesday.

Britain Accuses Russia Of Stockpiling Deadly Nerve Agent

The U.K. says it has evidence Russia has been creating and stockpiling a lethal toxin used to poison a former spy in England.

The Mexican port of entry at San Ysidro, Calif. The number of Central American migrants who arrived in Tijuana in a caravan in November has dropped from 8,000 to 2,000.

Border Patrol Makes Its Case For An Expanded 'Border Barrier'

NPR's John Burnett spent a day with Border Patrol agents in the San Diego sector. Only 14 miles of that 60-mile sector is currently unfenced. More fencing would free up manpower for other tasks.

Also: More than 80 arrested in St. Louis protests after an ex-officer is acquitted of murder; four American women are hit with acid in France; and "Handmaid's Tale" and "Veep" win at the Emmy Awards.

Chief Patrol Agent Rodney Scott stands near an old border monument at the base of the San Ysidro Mountains in southern San Diego County where current fencing ends.

Border Patrol Makes Its Case For An Expanded 'Border Barrier'

NPR's John Burnett spent a day with Border Patrol agents in the San Diego sector. Only 14 miles of that 60-mile sector is currently unfenced. More fencing would free up manpower for other tasks.

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn arrives for his plea hearing at the Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C. Special counsel Robert Mueller charged Flynn with one count of making a false statement to the FBI.

The 10 Events You Need To Know To Understand The Michael Flynn Story

The Flynn saga involves two presidents, a foreign ambassador, one fired FBI director and a lot of talk about Russian sanctions.

North Koreans watched a video screen in Pyongyang showing Korean Central Television news presenter Ri Chun Hee as she announced that the country had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb on Sept. 3, 2017.

What Summit? On North Korean TV, The News Is All About Rice Farming

"There's a big risk for the North Koreans in telegraphing too much to their own people ahead of time," says Martyn Williams, who monitors North Korean TV. "So what they do," he says, "is wait."

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Sunday. Recent months have seen Francis become the target of criticism on various fronts, and his image as a charismatic reformer has suffered some hits.

After 5 Years As Pope, Francis' Charismatic Image Has Taken Some Hits

The pope has focused on the poor and boosting interfaith dialogue. But he has attracted criticism over his handling of issues including clerical sex abuse and the status of women in the church.

An American classic car is seen parked in front of the Capitol building in Havana. President Trump's expected changes in policy toward Cuba could make it more difficult for Americans to visit the island and for U.S. companies to do business there.

Trump Expected To Restrict Trade, Travel With Cuba

President Trump is preparing to announce changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba during a visit to Miami on Friday, possibly tightening restrictions loosened by the Obama administration.

Boys hold posters with crossed-out pictures of President Trump during an April march against plans by the Arab coalition to attack Hodeidah, Yemen.

Saudi Arabia And Its Allies Strike Yemen's Main Port City

The U.S.-backed coalition says it aims to oust Iranian-sponsored Houthi rebels, but aid groups warn of potentially high civilian casualties.

The death toll from Wednesday's bomb attack in Kabul has risen to more than 150, according to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. He spoke at an international peace conference Tuesday in the Afghan capital.

Death Toll In Kabul Blast Surpasses 150, Afghan President Says

Previous estimates said 90 had died in last week's truck bombing outside the German Embassy. Speaking at a Kabul peace conference, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani did not explain the sharp increase.

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