Macalester's William Moseley brings hunger-violence research to U.N. Macalester College geography professor William Moseley has conducted research into food insecurity and violence in the famine-stricken Horn of Africa, and he spoke about his work to the Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum at the United Nations on Monday. MPR interviewed him ahead his appearance.October 3, 2011
Killing Americans: On uncharted ground in attack President Barack Obama steered the nation's war machine into uncharted territory in what is believed to be the first instance in which a U.S. citizen was tracked and executed based on secret intelligence and the president's say-so.September 30, 2011
Are women's rights at risk in Afghanistan? America Abroad Media and NPR-affiliate WAMU in Washington, D.C. present a townhall conversation on the state of women's rights in Afghanistan as America begins a slow exit from the country. A group of advocates and citizens in Kabul are connected with another group in Washington D.C. to share their concerns and views.Midday, September 27, 2011
Bauer, Fattal describe brutal imprisonment in Iran Safe on U.S. soil, the two spoke for the first time in public
about their ordeal of more than two years at the hands of Iranians
- accused of spying for their country by illegally walking across
the Iran-Iraq border.September 26, 2011
Bauer, Fattal savor freedom far from Iran jail cells Two Americans released from an Iranian
prison were spending their first full day of freedom Thursday in
seclusion with their families, after more than two years in custody
accused as spies.September 22, 2011
Palestinian bid for statehood reaches peak at UN President Barack Obama wants Palestinian and Israeli leaders to return to peace talks and discuss future statehood for the Palestinians, rather than seek recognition at the UN. GOP presidential candidates boost Israel's cause. An international relations expert joins Midday to discuss why middle east peace is so complicated and politically controversial.Midday, September 21, 2011
At UN, Obama sees 'no short cut to peace' for Israelis, Palestinians Scrambling to head off a diplomatic clash, President Barack Obama will publicly push for the Palestinians to drop a statehood bid when he addresses the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.September 21, 2011
Somali kids win weapons in Quran contest An Islamist insurgent-run radio station in Somalia says it is awarding guns, bombs and books to three children in a Quran recital contest.September 19, 2011