Hong Kong’s Leader Backpedaled, But Here’s Why The Opposition Movement Continues
Under a “one country, two systems” policy, Hong Kong is connected to China but with its own legal protections. Protesters view the extradition bill as a threat to that arrangement.
‘Starving’ Polar Bear Wanders Into Siberian Town
Residents in the town of Norilsk in northern Siberia were surprised to see the female bear, who reportedly appeared to be exhausted and looking for food.
State Department Adviser On Iran
NPR’s Noel King talks to Brian Hook, U.S. special representative for Iran, ahead of his trip to meet with European allies to discuss escalating tensions with Iran.
Venezuela Faces Gas Shortages
Despite being home to the world’s largest oil reserves, Venezuela is suffering a major gasoline shortage. It’s because of economic mismanagement and U.S. sanctions.
Canada’s Trudeau Approves Controversial Pipeline Expansion
The prime minister first approved the project, which is opposed by many environmental groups, in 2016, but Tuesday’s announcement means construction can begin later this year.
Former Iran Deal Negotiator Weighs In On Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Philip Gordon, who helped negotiate the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
For Saudi Military Vehicle Deal, Canada Weighs Jobs And Human Rights
An agreement for Canada to sell light armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia continues to stir debate.
Chernobyl’s Tourism Industry Is Booming Following HBO Miniseries On Nuclear Disaster
The HBO miniseries drama Chernobyl has boosted tourism to the actual site of the nuclear disaster.
Mohamed Morsi and the fall of Egypt’s ‘honorable’ revolution
Egypt’s first democratically elected president, who died during a courtroom appearance on Monday, was a figure who did not produce the greatness his era demanded. Mohamed Morsi will be remembered as the Islamist who could never live up to the task of …
Can the US protect the Persian Gulf if Iran wants to target tankers?
Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising due to a rash of attacks on a half-dozen oil tankers traveling through the Persian Gulf region over the past several weeks. Most recently, two tankers in the Gulf of Oman were struck by explosions…
Europe Wants To Continue Doing Some Business With Iran Despite U.S. Sanctions
European countries that are skeptical of U.S. policy towards Iran and claims of Iranian attacks on ships are setting up an office that could help them do business with Iran despite U.S. sanctions.
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