Pitbull's latest album is titled Global Warming, and he voices the character Bufo in the new movie Epic.
Pitbull Gets 'Epic': 'You Constantly Have To Defend Your Success'
()Armando Christian Perez — better known as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide — has sold five million albums and had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries. He tells NPR's Michel Martin about using music as an escape and playing a well-dressed toad in the animated film Epic.
National Security

Breaking Down Obama's New Blueprint For Fighting Terrorism
The president rejects the idea that the country can fight an opened-ended "global war on terror."

Transcript: Obama Addresses Counterterrorism, Drones
Read the president's speech as released by the White House.
Obama Pledges To Be More Transparent About Drone Program
President Obama said the war on terror has changed and U.S. policy must be adjusted.
Middle East
Syrian Rebels Continue To Clash With Hezbollah-Backed Forces
Robert Siegel speaks with Anne Barnard, Beirut bureau chief for The New York Times.
More Young Syrians Flee Home Lives To Face The Unknown
For many Damascenes, the city they always called home is no longer a livable place.
Europe
Four Arrested After British Soldier Hacked To Death In London
Two of them were previously investigated by the British government.
One Of London Attack Suspects Had Troubled Past
Robert Siegel speaks with Sandra Laville, crime correspondent for The Guardian.

'We Will Never Give In To Terror,' Britain's Cameron Vows
A soldier was hacked to death. Women who confronted the attackers are being hailed as heroes.
Asia
A Look Ahead To The Flash Point In The South China Sea
Beijing continues to pressure its neighbors over strings of disputed areas in the South China Sea.

As Myanmar Reforms, Indonesia Offers Some Lessons
Not so long ago, Indonesia was much like Myanmar. Now, though, it's a thriving democracy.

'On Top Of The World' At 80: Japanese Climber Summits Everest
Miura's accomplishment is in danger of being surpassed by Nepalese climber Min Bahadur Sherchan, 81.
The Two-Way
North Korea Sends Special Envoy To China Amid Tensions()
May 22, 2013 The trip comes as relations between Beijing and Pyongyang have soured over North Korea's nuclear program and the recent seizure of Chinese fisherman.
The Two-Way
British Driver Says She's Sorry In 'Twit And Run' Case()
May 22, 2013 A British driver who struck a cyclist with her car — and who then bragged about the incident on Twitter — has issued an apology. The incident caused an uproar after the collision Sunday.
Parallels
A Decade In The Making, West Bank Barrier Is Nearly Complete()
May 22, 2013 Despite much international criticism, Israel has continued building its West Bank barrier. It's now nearing completion, while the Israelis and Palestinians continue to argue over whether it will help or hurt prospects for a Middle East peace agreement.
The Two-Way
Costa Concordia Captain To Face Manslaughter Charges()
May 22, 2013 Capt. Francesco Schettino is accused of negligence that led to the grounding of the ship and of abandoning the stricken vessel while a rescue of its more than 4,200 passengers and crew was still underway.




