Bannon Backs Le Pen With A Shared Anti-Establishment Stance
Ousted Trump strategist Steve Bannon was the surprise guest at the French far right’s annual congress this year. But Marine Le Pen will need more than a visit from Bannon to boost her popularity.
In Dapchi, Mourning After Mass Kidnapping Of Schoolgirls
Last month, 110 school girls were allegedly abducted by the extremist group Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. The attack mirrors the high-profile mass kidnapping of girls from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014.
Diplomacy And Damage Control: Tillerson Tours Africa After Trump’s Comments
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is on a five-country tour of Africa. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Linda Thomas Greenfield, the former assistant secretary for African Affairs, about challenges he’ll face.
Tillerson Addresses China’s Growing Investment In Africa
During his trip to Africa, Tillerson will address China’s influence in the region. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with the director of the China Africa Research Initiative, Deborah Brautigam.
At SXSW, London Mayor Sadiq Khan To Touch On Policymakers’ Role In Tech Revolution
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will address this year’s South By Southwest conference in Austin, Texas. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with the mayor about the themes of his speech.
Former FARC Rebels Face The Ballot In Colombia Congressional Elections
After signing a peace deal with the Colombian government in 2016, the FARC are running a total of 74 candidates for Senate and House of Representative seats.
A New Rail Line In Lahore May Damage Heritage Sites, Activists In Pakistan Warn
With help from China, Pakistan’s government is building a 16-mile-long metro in Lahore to ease traffic. But it comes with a catch. It passes near many of the city’s historical buildings.
In ‘No Turning Back,’ The ‘Epic’ Journeys Of Four Syrians In Wartime
Journalist Rania Abouzeid has had a front-row view of the Syrian conflict since its beginning. Her new book tracks people through the six chaotic years following the first peaceful protests.
North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions And Abilities
NPR’s Renee Montagne talks with Siegfried Hecker, a former director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, about North Korea’s nuclear program.
China Removes Presidential Term Limits
China’s legislature has voted to remove presidential term limits from its Constitution. That change allows China’s current president, Xi Jinping, to potentially rule indefinitely.
China’s Support Of U.S.-North Korea Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised President Trump’s willingness to meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Security Council David Pressman about how China fits into the negotiations.
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