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United Kingdom voters go to the polls Thursday in a snap election called by Prime Minister Theresa May to bolster her majority in parliament. Two terror attacks in the interim have made the outcome less certain.

Cuba's new generation of independent bloggers who write about everything from cultural events to reggaeton artists to politics are worried their new-found free writing space will close due to increased tensions once again with the U.S.

Nigerian lawyer Zannah Mustapha is honored this week for negotiating the release of girls captured by Boko Haram and starting a school for orphans and others affected by the violence.

It appears the Kurds of northwestern Iraq, who get backing from the U.S., are making a deal with the Syrian regime. They want regime forces to protect them from a Turkish invasion.

There's a nature walk, a drum performance, a picnic lunch — and speakers who tell the youngsters about the harm caused by the practice.

In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bruce Hoffman of Georgetown University about what information intelligence agencies need to keep the U.S. safe.

"The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it," Obama said, aiming to calm American anxiety over the danger posed by the Islamic State. He warned Americans not to give in to fear.

Rachel Martin talks with Vice News reporter Keegan Hamilton for an update on the trial that could send accused Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to prison for life.

On Wednesday, unions representing airline pilots, air-traffic controllers and flight attendants said there would be serious safety concerns if the partial government shutdown continues.

The country's GDP growth is slowing as banks cut back on credit and the Federal Reserve tries to crack down on inflation.