Anti-Putin protesters: Coping with bitter cold and big questions

MOSCOW – By any standard, it was an impressive array of individuals.

NBC’s Tehran correspondent answers questions about Iran-Israel tension

Concerns that Israel will attack Iran in an attempt to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons have been escalating — particularly since it was reported that the U.S.

LIVE Chat: Ask NBC’s Tehran correspondent about Israel - Iran tension

Concerns that Israel will attack Iran in an attempt to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons have been escalating — particularly since it was reported that the U.S.

A retired teacher’s courageous crusade: Tackling neo-Nazi hate

By Andy Eckardt, NBC NewsBERLIN – Irmela Mensah-Schramm has embarked on her very personal “combat mission” almost daily for 26 years.

After soccer melee, Egypt learns tough lesson: sharing blame

News AnalysisCAIRO – Tragedy. Conspiracy. Massacre.However you decide to describe Wednesday’s deadly melee at an Egyptian soccer game that left 74 dead, one thing is for certain.

Egyptians share the blame in soccer tragedy

News AnalysisCAIRO – Tragedy. Conspiracy. Massacre.However you decide to describe Wednesday’s deadly melee at an Egyptian soccer game that left 74 dead, one thing is for certain.

Rebellious Chinese village takes baby steps toward democracy

BEIJING – Wukan, a village in Guangdong province in southern China, is making headlines again – this time for taking the first steps toward open and transparent elections, which 7,688 villagers participated in on Wednesday.Wukan was in the spotlight late last year f …

Pakistan and NATO officials downplay Taliban report

NATO and Pakistan leaders were scrambling to downplay a leaked report Wednesday featuring testimony by Taliban detainees who claim they are winning the war in Afghanistan, and poised to take over again once international forces leave, thanks in large measure to help from Pakista …

Fearing Taliban talks, Afghan women keep pushing to have voices heard

 KABUL, Afghanistan – With increased pressure for a U.S.

Latest violence could signal new phase in Syria conflict

With fighting now encroaching the suburbs of the Syrian capital, the conflict is entering into a new dimension for the first time in nearly 10 months.