‘The Black Count,’ A Hero On The Field, And The Page
General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was one of the heroes of the French Revolution — but you won’t find a statue of …
Amy Adams: A Steely Wife Stands Behind ‘The Master’
Amy Adams has played a Disney princess, a puckish Amelia Earhart, an innocent young nun and a blogging Brooklynite who …
Anti-Japan Protests Erupt In China Over Disputed Islands
It has been a day of rage on China’s streets. The road outside the Japanese Embassy in Beijing was transformed …
For Young Greeks, A Communal Escape From Woes
Facing their country’s worst recession in a half-century, many young Greeks are leaving for jobs abroad. But Apostolos Sianos, a …
U.S., Israel Divided Over ‘Red Line’ For Iran
The Obama administration often talks about its strong bonds with Israel, but relations between the leaders of the two leaders …
Rosh Hashana’s Sacred Bread Offers Meaning In Many Shapes And Sizes
Challah is a rich, eggy bread baked every week for the Jewish sabbath, or shabbat. But for Rosh Hashanah, the …
Reporter Hotline: What Awaits Abroad After Election
As we approach the presidential election in November, Weekend Edition is seeking your questions about issues and candidates in a …
Paul Ryan A Star Attraction For Values Voters
In this election, Christian conservatives seem to be more against President Obama than they are for Mitt Romney. But they …
Former Diplomat: Doing A Good Job Invites Risk
When former U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker heard about his colleague’s death in Libya, his first reaction was disbelief. He had …
After combat, a wait: Veterans face months of uncertainty on disability claims
Army reservist Joseph Blunn came back from his first deployment to Iraq in 2004 a lost man, plagued by nightmares, …
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