Voters in a small German town added the name of a third man to their ballot papers who they thought would be more suitable than those officially running. He politely turned down the opportunity.

Los Angeles County has reported eight cases of locally acquired dengue fever in the past few months; the first ever occurred last year. Climate change probably played a role.

Music is a big part of Taiwan’s culture. The island even has its own special type of opera. In one temple, a small theater troupe is preparing a special performance -- just for the gods.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Morning Edition co-hosts Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep about their reporting from the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania two weeks before the general election.

Most visitors to Greece's Amorgos don’t know though is that on the island itself, water for household use and irrigating crops is far from abundant. Farmers are struggling to grow crops.