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At least 2,000 U.S. forces have been killed in Iraq since the United States invaded the country two and a half years ago. With the support of a majority of Americans waning, many Senate Democrats are reconsidering their votes to authorize President Bush's military action in Iraq -- an issue that continues to split the party.

Indigenous groups and human rights activists worry that the violence that raged through their communities in the 1970s and 1980s is making a comeback.

Once upon a time, Lahore was home to a booming film industry and studio musicians to match. Now, the sounds of Lollywood have made a comeback, thanks to a jazz fan — who's also a philanthropist.

The Trump Administration is frustrated with what it says is the obstruction of nominees in Congress. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Short, White House Legislative Affairs Director, about why the rate of confirmations is down.

In Mumbai, beaches are strewn with plastic trash, so now there's a ban on plastics — and penalties for violators. But there are some exceptions.

Doctors Without Borders spent 11 months treating asylum seekers and refugees as well as locals. In early October, the government of the tiny island nation told them to shut down their operation.

The groups asked to close down operations include Catholic Relief Services, World Vision and Plan International.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius tells NPR's Michel Martin why he opposes the Trump administration's efforts to repatriate Vietnamese refugees convicted of crimes.

Iran says it will exceed the limit on its stockpile of uranium agreed to under the 2015 nuclear deal. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ambassador Wendy Sherman who helped craft that deal four years ago.

There is a lot of love for the Stars and Stripes, but some people say the flag's meaning has changed in ways that make them uncomfortable.