Hong Kong protests: ‘We have the power to demand democracy’
At dawn on Wednesday, thousands of young people gathered outside Hong Kong’s government complex, determined to stop what the adults had not. The city’s legislature was scheduled that morning to discuss an extradition plan that would make it easier to …
Biden stays above the pack – and aims fire at Trump
Former Vice President Joe Biden may be widely regarded by analysts and rivals as a “weak” frontrunner – but so far, he’s running a pretty savvy campaign. Over the weekend, Mr. Biden raised some eyebrows by opting to skip the Iowa Democratic Party’s …
Want to live in the city? Try buying a house with five friends.
On a residential street in Toronto’s West End that would be out of budget for most 30-somethings, a half-dozen friends combined their savings to buy a three-story, brick-facade home, rising above Toronto’s turbulent housing market. “We all essentially…
Mexico Says All Details Of Immigration Deal With The U.S. Have Been Released
Mexico says it began deployment of National Guard troops to its southern border Wednesday. Its foreign minister says the U.S. and Mexico agreed to review the success of the enforcement in 45 days.
‘He will eat a half-truth teller alive’: Marianne Williamson takes on Trump
Marianne Williamson wants to take a page out of the Donald Trump playbook and remake American politics – again. In 2016, President Trump proved that a political novice with a larger-than-life persona and big ideas could win the White House. Now Ms. W…
What’s at stake in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong thousands of protesters facing police tear gas, pepper spray, batons, water hoses, and rubber bullets have claimed a small victory for civil rights. The Legislative Council there has agreed for now to stop considering a controversial bill…
How horrors in Sudan undermined US trust in its top Arab allies
The brutal repression of pro-democracy protesters by Sudan’s military is exposing cracks in the United States-Gulf Arab alliance, under which Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been entrusted to safeguard U.S. interests in the region. At i…
The Philippines’ Marawi City Remains Wrecked Nearly 2 Years After ISIS War
The city has a rich heritage of buildings and mosques. Today, the battle scars are as prominent as ever and residents displaced by the conflict complain about the sluggish reconstruction.
Sara Netanyahu Agrees To Pay $15,000 Over $100,000 Catering Scandal
The wife of Israel’s prime minister will pay the money as part of a plea deal. She was accused of ordering meals from fancy restaurants on the public’s dime for years even though she had a cook.
Mexico To Handle More Migrant Burdens. Is Trump’s Strategy Working?
NPR’s Noel King talks to John Feeley, who retired as ambassador to Panama last year, about how President Trump’s proposed changes to asylum laws might impact migrants.
On Historic Visit To Iran, Japan’s Abe Hopes To Play Role Of Mediator With U.S.
The Japanese prime minister has offered to try to calm nerves between Washington and Tehran amid rising tensions that have followed the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
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