This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Arun Rath. Almost as shocking as the speed with which Islamist militants have captured territory in Iraq has been their savvy with the most modern media ...

In a residential neighborhood in Mali's capital, a parade of giant marionettes marched through the streets as motorcycles and ...

This story was written by Emerald freelancer Hannah Golden. The excitement of pre-Halloween parties on Friday night was contrasted by the hypnotic rhythm of South Asian music. The University of Oregon ...

Islamist militants have stepped up their game when it comes to the music and visuals in their videos. NPR's Arun Rath talks to scholar Peter... Jihadi Videos Push Islamic Music's Austere Boundaries ...