Are we at the start of a new nuclear arms race?
Matthew Bunn, a professor specializing in nuclear arms control at Harvard’s Kennedy School, tells NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe about concerns over a new nuclear arms race as the U.S. looks increasingly inward.
Pope Francis does surprise Easter Sunday popemobile tour as he recovers from illness
“Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!” Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since his hospitalization. “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope), the crowd responded.
In the ancient site of Palmyra, the effects of modern-day warfare
The Roman city is one of Syria’s most important archaeological sites assessing the damage after the fall of the regime.
Iran and the U.S. plan expert-level talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
The two countries will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, the top Iranian diplomat said after a second round of talks.
Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire
Ukraine said it would reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but voiced skepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting Saturday.
U.S. and Iran hold second round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program
Iranian and U.S. officials continue indirect talks aimed at keeping Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The talks come amid reports that Trump told Israel to hold off on attacking Iranian facilities.
One city prides itself as the cradle of the working class. Here’s why
As politicians worldwide scramble to appeal to working people, this city in northern England has a claim to be the birthplace of the very concept of the working class.
Refugees in Limbo with US Resettlement Uncertainty
In Kenya, generations of mostly Somalians have lived in one of the world’s largest refugee camps for over thirty years. Many hoped to resettle in places such as the U.S., which has paused a key admissions program. And a visit to China’s oldest trade fair, where traders are plotting their next move after U.S. tariffs and a darkened economic forecast.
Ukraine sanctions 3 Chinese companies as tensions between Kyiv and Beijing rise
The sanctions mean the companies will not be able to do business with Ukraine and any assets they have in the country will be frozen.
FSU shooting leaves two dead. And, Trump criticizes Fed chairman over interest rates
A shooting on Florida State University’s campus has left two people dead and six people injured. And, President Trump criticizes the Fed chairman for not cutting interest rates.
Trump may abandon Ukraine peace talks ‘within days,’ Rubio warns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. would walk away from efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if progress isn’t made within days.
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