NPR's Howard Berkes reports five contenders are vying to replace International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch, who is stepping down after two tumultuous decades at the top.
This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.
Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.
Mona Khalil died Friday after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home two weeks ago. She's credited with creating a conservation movement in southern Lebanon to protect sea turtle nesting grounds.
Colombia's government is touting a rare peace deal with a rebel group. But the front-runner in today's presidential election says he'll abandon negotiations. NPR's John Otis reports.