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It's been two years since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israeli leaders promised a punishing offensive. Here are some numbers showing the war's toll.

The Mines Advisory Group has been removing landmines for more than three decades. This year, it received the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, a prestigious award with a $3 million prize.

An aid worker in northern Gaza tells NPR that people are starving, water is scarce and basic supplies are out of reach. He warns thousands could die in the coming days if nothing changes.

Sudan's capital city Khartoum has been liberated after more than two years of civil war. But as NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu witnessed when he travelled there, it has been left in ruins.

Along the U.S.-Mexico border, most people favor Hillary Clinton for president and oppose building a wall. But a small group of Trump supporters demonstrates zeal.

NPR's history podcast, Throughline, goes back to the late 19th century to meet the people who organized the modern Zionist movement.

Iran's judiciary head signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from President Trump.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Ann Selzer, a pollster in Iowa, and Abby Livingston of the Texas Tribune, about how people in Iowa and Texas are responding to the politics in Washington.

Gaza residents share what it's like living through a communications blackout. President Biden is expected announce an executive order that aims to rein in artificial intelligence.

Around 250 young playwrights wrote and submitted work as part of the annual contest, Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence. Six were chosen as finalists and had their work performed.