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A medical aid group says U.S. airstrikes on its hospital in Kunduz amount to a war crime. Analysts say an investigation is needed, but diplomatic fallout is more likely than a war crime prosecution.

This week over 700 people died in a stampede at the Hajj, inciting criticism from Iran of Saudi Arabia. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to analyst Gary Sick about what the incident means for the region.

More than three decades ago, Vietnamese began fleeing in tiny boats after their country fell to communist rule. Seeing their community's story in the plight of those boarding boats for Europe, some Vietnamese Americans in California are reaching out.

President Obama has had limited contact with President Vladimir Putin since Russia's annexation of Crimea last year.

In a much-anticipated visit, Pope Francis arrived at the White House Wednesday morning to meet with President Obama and address a crowd of some 11,000 people.

Pope Francis's visit to Washington marks the 29th time a pope has sat down for a meeting with a president of the United States. As usual, politics will provide the backdrop.

Two out of every three teen moms in California are Latina. Cal State San Marcos’ first teen pregnancy prevention summit focused on changing that.

So you think you know a lot about world affairs? Like, um, what kind of animal did that American dentist shoot? See how you do on the annual Interschool quiz for South Africa's youth.

As domestic and international criticism mounts, Saudi Arabia and its peers are under pressure to review their policies toward migrants and refugees. They say they're already doing a lot to help.

NPR has learned that 16 aircraft — including four attack jets and as many attack helicopters — have landed in Syria at a forward operating base at Latakia.