Cities Along Mexico’s Northern Border Struggle With Influx of Migrants
Mexican cities are struggling with the influx of Central American migrants who are increasingly being forced to wait in Mexico as their asylum claims are processed in the U.S.
U.N. Says At Least 95 People Killed In Attack On Mali Village
It’s the latest in a spate of deadly attacks in a region that has seen escalating tensions between ethnic groups. The U.N. says a group of armed men poured into the village Sunday evening.
Centering a nation’s budget on ‘well-being’
Critics have found financial measurements such as gross domestic product (GDP) inadequate. In late May, New Zealand became the first country to design its budget around a specific set of measures of national “well-being.” Government spending must show…
As universities push for names, assault survivors fight for anonymity
“Jane Doe 2.” “Jane Doe 3.” “S.B.” This is how three women are known in court documents. All three say they suffered sexual violence and that their colleges knew enough to better protect them. The women want to maintain privacy while asking for monet…
‘Moscow Rules’: How The CIA Operated Under The Watchful Eye Of The KGB
When CIA officers walk out of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, they’re shadowed by Russian security. The book, The Moscow Rules, examines how they have operated with this round-the-clock surveillance.
Morning News Brief
Questions are raised about whether the U.S.-Mexico tariff deal is really new. Mexico commits to hardening its border with Guatemala. And, Hong Kong protesters target China extradition bill.
Cybersecurity Official On Bridging The Divide Between The U.S. And China
Andy Purdy once was a top cybersecurity official for the U.S. government. He works now for the Chinese tech giant Huawei — heading their cybersecurity team in the U-S.
Mexico Promises To Harden Its Border With Guatemala
As part of tariff negotiations with the U.S., Mexico plans to stop the flow of migrants from Central America. Mexico is still finding the resources needed to harden its border with Guatemala.
Hong Kong Streets Filled With Protesters Against China Extradition Bill
Steve Inskeep talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Natasha Khan about the massive protests in Hong Kong over the weekend against Chinese government efforts to assert more political control.
Tariff Battle With Mexico Ends, But What About Trade War With China?
Questions remain about the deal between the Trump administration and the Mexican government that ended the threat of tariffs. But what could it signal about strategy for a U.S.-China trade agreement?
Ex-Red Sox Star David Ortiz In Stable Condition After Shooting In Dominican Republic
The shooting occurred late Sunday when a motorcycle-riding gunman approached shot Ortiz from behind at a Santo Domingo bar.
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