The United States and some European nations are increasing pressure on Cuba following the death of a prominent dissident during a hunger strike. Cuban President Raul Castro first expressed regret at the death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo. But now he is f...
From NPR News in Washington, I am Lakshmi Singh. Five days after the earthquake in Haiti, search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors. NPR's Jackie Northam is traveling with a rescue convoy about 40 miles outside the Haitian capital. She s...
Fire Regime 火 Fire was a creation of life -- born from oxygen and organic matter -- ignited by lightning. Thus fire has been a fundamental feature of the Earth for at least 400 million years. A scientist talks about fire -- today on Earth and Sky....
By Marlene Smith Ukrainian opposition leader Victor Yushchenko says the people of Ukraine have already made the choice for a new country, as he prepares to resume campaigning for a re-run of president...
