‘This Is Not The Way’: Afghan Women Push Back On U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks
Afghan women and young people say the peace negotiations exclude their wants and needs. “The U.S. is negotiating with a group that’s notorious for denying women basic human rights,” says one activist.
Arata Isozaki, Whose Hybrid Style Forged ‘New Paths,’ Wins Pritzker Prize
Growing up in the shadow of World War II, the Japanese architect became fascinated with how people rebuild. Now, after decades of restless reinvention, he has won architecture’s highest honor.
Tokyo Court Grants Bail To Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn
The executive could be freed from jail soon after a Tokyo court set his bail at nearly $9 million. Ghosn was arrested in November for alleged financial crimes, including understating his income.
News Brief: Alabama Tornado, Disaster Aid Inequities, Canada Scandal
Rescue crews search for survivors of the deadliest U.S. tornado since 2013. A new NPR probe reveals inequities in the way FEMA disburses aid. Canada’s prime minister is embroiled in a scandal.
Spain’s Far-Right Party Prompts A Wave Of Spanish Nationalism
Spain used to be one of the few European countries that didn’t have a far-right party, but Vox is gaining support. Polls say it could win more than 6 percent of the vote in next month’s election.
Humanitarian Crisis At The Southern Border Builds, Border Patrol Says
Agents apprehended some 60,000 people last month — about 12,000 more immigrants than they picked up in January. The majority arrested are families, and children traveling alone or without a parent.
Supporters Greet Opposition Leader As He Returns To Venezuela
David Greene talks to Scott Smith of The Associated Press about Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who returned to Caracas Monday, risking arrest to challenge President Nicolás Maduro.
Russia Wants Access To Ex-Spy In U.K.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia survived an assassination attempt last year, which U.K. authorities blamed on Russia. Russian officials want to know where the two are now.
Second Member Quits Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet Over Allegations Against Canadian PM
He is accused of secretly trying to direct the attorney general’s handling of a criminal prosecution of a large Canadian company.
Palestinian Leaders Angered As U.S. Moves Main Diplomatic Mission
In another blow to the Palestinians, the U.S. has folded the diplomatic mission to them into the U.S. embassy to Israel — which is run by a strongly pro-Israel ambassador.
In Russia, getting arrested isn’t personal. It’s just business.
Late last month, Russia’s largest private equity firm took the extremely unusual step of publishing an open letter to President Vladimir Putin. The case has triggered international shock waves, with many suspecting Mr. Calvey’s arrest and ongoing dete…
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