‘Plenty Of Cards To Play’: Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sew chaos in the region.
Boris Johnson Is Ordered To Face Accusations That He Lied To The Public
A British court is ordering Boris Johnson to face accusations that while holding public office, he repeatedly lied by saying Britain paid £350 million each week to be in the EU.
How Deutsche Bank Became A Mainstay Of Trump’s Business Empire
While Congressional investigators wait for Deutsche Bank to turn over the president’s financial records, we examine how the German financial institution came to lend Donald Trump so much money.
Amnesty International Report Says Myanmar Military Is Again Committing War Crimes
A report released Wednesday concludes government troops are instigating violent clashes, extrajudicial executions, conducting arbitrary arrests, torturing prisoners and destroying historical sites.
GPS Sends Motorist To Rom, Germany, Instead Of Rome, Italy
An 81-year-old man from northern England had made the trip to Rome before. This time he used his GPS for assistance and instead of ending up in Italy, he arrived in Rom, a small town in Germany.
Traffic Jam Of Climbers Makes The Trip Up Everest Even More Deadly
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue, about crowding on the summit of Mount Everest, and what could be done to reduce the number of climbers dying.
Green Party Makes Significant Gains In European Parliament Elections
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Reintke, a member of the European Parliament from the Green Party, about how climate change proved pivotal in the elections.
Violent Clashes Break Out At 4 Prisons In Northern Brazil
NPR’s Noel King talks to Brazilian-based reporter Catherine Osborn about the explosion of gang violence in four prisons in northern Brazil in which nearly 60 inmates died.
Growing Number Of Turkish Military Officers Seek Asylum In The U.S.
More than two dozen ex-Turkish military officers are in the U.S. seeking asylum — afraid they’ll be jailed if they return home. They say they were falsely accused of taking part in a 2016 coup.
After Deadly Season On Everest, Nepal Has No Plans To Issue Fewer Permits
The mountain nation said potential climbers need to be aware of the risks of summiting the world’s tallest peak. Experts say Everest’s traffic jams are only getting worse — and more dangerous.
Recent Comments