Tourist Attractions Around The World Are Dealing With Overcrowding
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Annie Lowrey of The Atlantic about the phenomenon called overtourism, which creates dangerous conditions for the environment, the locals and tourists themselves.
Leading Pro-Democracy Activist Joins Hong Kong Protests After Release From Jail
Hundreds of thousands poured out into the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to protest an extradition bill to China.
Why this Republican senator has been able to forge her own path
“As long as she’s working for the state of Alaska, people support her,” says Kathryn Bowerman, taking a break from crocheting in Bethel’s public library. The support from Bethel’s voters is a window into Senator Murkowski’s political viability – and h…
Hong Kong’s quiet message to Beijing
On Sunday, more than a quarter of Hong Kong’s residents, or about 2 million people, were out on the streets to defend the territory’s much-cherished rule of law. It was the third protest in eight days against a proposed extradition treaty sought by Ch…
Georgia abortion law: Hollywood calls for boycott, but can it leave?
Georgia is constantly on Bryan McBrien’s mind these days, as he wonders how long he can continue to run his business here. A greensman, Mr. McBrien grows, creates, and delivers backdrop greenery for TV shows and movies. Just over a decade after Repub…
Chinese President Xi Jinping To Visit North Korea This Week
The leaders are scheduled to meet on Thursday, according to Chinese and North Korean news agencies. The visit comes after stalled negotiations with President Trump.
Deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Dies, State TV Reports
The state broadcaster said that the deposed leader requested permission to speak in court, which the judge granted. He reportedly fainted and died during a break in the session.
Cambodia’s islands are under threat. This woman is trying to save them.
The handful of market stalls lining the narrow concrete path that serves as the island’s main artery offer the usual assortment of goods found across rural Cambodia: cheap noodles, stacks of Coca-Cola bottles, fake soccer jerseys, household cleaning pr…
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Is Freed, Says He Will Join Mass Protests
“Hello world and hello freedom,” said the activist, who served a month on a contempt of court charge. Wong called on Hong Kong’s leader to resign after protests over a controversial extradition bill.
Iran Says It Will Exceed Nuclear Deal’s Limit On Uranium ‘In 10 Days’
A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran also says that Tehran is prepared to increase enrichment of uranium beyond what’s permitted in the multilateral agreement.
Trump Administration Insists Iran Is Responsible For Tanker Attacks
NPR’s Noel King talks to retired Gen. Jack Keane, former vice chief of staff of the U.S. Army, about how the Pentagon is responding to last week’s oil tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman.
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