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An Egyptian soldier and a policeman stand guard at a Cairo polling station on Monday, the third day of a referendum on constitutional amendments.

Egypt Approves Constitutional Changes That Could Keep Sissi In Office Until 2030

The amendments, which were approved by nearly 90% of voters, further entrench the power of the military and extend the power of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.

Lt. Gerald Berry of Clearwater flew one of the planes that transported paratroopers behind enemy lines on D-Day. He was honored with eight other WWII vets during a ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base.

WWII Vets Honored At MacDill On 75th Anniversary Of D-Day

Nine World War II veterans were honored Thursday in a ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

Listeners On How They Deal With Election-Related Stress

Whether it's overeating, engaging in physical activity or even learning a new instrument, NPR listeners share how they are coping with the stress of the election season.

"This is a reminder to all of us that the pandemic continues and that this is a tricky virus," New Zealand Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said Sunday.

New Zealand Records 1st Suspected COVID-19 Community Case Since November

A 56-year-old woman who had traveled to Spain and the Netherlands for work late last year has tested positive for the coronavirus. It's New Zealand's first probable community transmission in months.

EU Authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For People Over 18

"I expect the company to deliver the 400 million doses as agreed," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the Bundestag in Berlin on the German government's measures against COVID-19 on Thursday.

Germany's Merkel Warns Coronavirus Variants Could 'Destroy' Gains Against Pandemic

The German chancellor defended her government's decision to extend a COVID-19 lockdown into March, as she issued a stark warning about fast-spreading new strains.

President Biden, pictured in the East Room of the White House on April 15, announced Monday that the administration is lifting the ceiling on the number of refugees who can be admitted into the country this fiscal year.

Biden Raises Refugee Cap To 62,500 After Earlier Criticism

The new ceiling for refugee admissions will be 62,500 — far above former President Donald Trump's cap of 15,000. Advocates had been concerned Biden was not moving fast enough on a campaign promise.

Gun Violence Deaths: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World

Editor's note: This is the latest update of a story that NPR has run on several occasions after mass shooting events in the United States. It was last…

Basic Training Proves Anything-But-Basic In The Powerful South African Drama 'Moffie'

It's Capetown, 1981. A family gathers for what looks like a back-slapping birthday party — but is actually a farewell. In the South African drama Moffie,…

Struggling To Soothe Your Nerves? These Songs Might Help

Here are a few song recommendations to help you soothe your nerves.

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