Migrants Taking Riskier Routes To Avoid Mexican Authorities
As Mexico cracks down on migrants trying to get to the United States, migrants are trying to evade authorities by taking riskier routes, often putting them in the way of thieves and drug gangs.
Yazidi Children, Torn From Their Families By ISIS, Forget Their Identities
Watfa and Jeelan are finally free of the ISIS woman who kept them captive for the past five years. But she’s the only “family” they can remember and they want to go back to her.
Hong Kong To Shelve Controversial Extradition Bill
Hong Kong’s government has agreed to shelve an unpopular extradition agreement with Beijing.
Sudan Protests Update
Protesters are continuing to pressure Sudan’s military junta to cede power to a democratically elected civilian government.
Leon Klinghoffer And The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict In ‘An Innocent Bystander’
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to author Julie Salamon about her new book, An Innocent Bystander. It’s about the murder of Leon Klinghoffer.
In India And Pakistan, Cricket Fans Are Gearing Up For Their Favorite World Cup Match
India and Pakistan went to the brink of war in February. But Sunday’s match “should create love and affection,” says a Pakistani fan. “We should compete, but compete for the betterment of society.”
Readers write: ‘Who’ versus ‘whom,’ GPS adventures, immigration activist
The May 20 “In a Word” column by Melissa Mohr titled “The waning use of the word ‘whom’” really got my attention. Suddenly, the voice of the GPS told us to make an exit we both knew was wrong – so we ignored it and arrived at our destination right on …
Mexico’s Migration Chief Abruptly Resigns
The resignation comes as Mexican officials are trying to address criticisms from the Trump administration about the flow of migrants to the U.S. through Mexico from Central America.
What The U.S. Military Knows About The Attacks On Oil Tankers In The Gulf Of Oman
Before the two tankers were attacked Thursday there were four other ships attacked in the last month around the Persian Gulf. The U.S. Navy watches the sea lanes there closely.
Trump Administration Seeks To Phase Out Main Program For Palestinian Refugees
The Trump administration is seeking to phase out the main program for Palestinian refugees. But other countries are seeking to make up the money the U.S. has pulled with a conference.
Archivists Say Voice Discovered In Mexico’s National Library May Be Frida Kahlo’s
A recording of what is thought to be the voice of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has was made public this week. Archivists who are digitizing and preserving a collection discovered it.
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