Test your knowledge -- and learn a bit of flag trivia along the way.
The use of face masks is becoming common in countries around the world to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently recommended people wear face masks or face coverings in public, although U.S. President Donald Trump said he didn't think he would follow the CDC's advice. But other world leaders have taken such advice to heart. Can you name these 10 masked presidents or prime ministers and answer some coronavirus trivia about each one?
There are many myths and misconceptions about the coronavirus. Knowing the facts is important in battling the spread of the infection. Take our quiz to see how much you've learned as the world battles this deadly bug. (Written by Francesca Popa)
NPR journalist Mary Louise Kelly says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -- apparently angered over some tough questioning -- summoned her to his private living room at the State Department in January and challenged her to point to Ukraine on an unmarked map. Kelly -- who has a master's degree in European Studies from Cambridge -- said she did. Pompeo later suggested Kelly had pointed to Bangladesh instead. How would you fare if you were called on the carpet by Pompeo?
How much do you know about the famous faces that grace the banknotes of countries from the former Soviet Union?
Even by the febrile standards of the social-media age, certain political leaders and public figures managed to spark outrage and consternation this year with some forthright comments that left many people furiously seething or utterly perplexed. Take our month-by-month quiz on who said what in 2018.
Some Central Asian presidents are known for their flamboyant leadership style and ability to suppress most notions of political opposition. Do you know who's who and what's what in Central Asia? (By Kaisa Alliksaar)
Less than 75 years after the Bolsheviks took power, the Soviet Union collapsed under the weight of its mismanaged economy and national independence movements. How much do you know about the superpower’s final years? (Written by Ivan Gutterman)
Eurovision was first held in 1956 with the aim of uniting Europe after World War II. We bet you know more about the contest than you're willing to admit.
In an interview with the British weekly “The Economist,” U.S. President Barack Obama dismissed Russia as a country that "doesn't make anything." But is that really true?
Situated right in the heart of Europe, Ukraine's rich and varied history has left an indelible mark on the old continent.
