More Than 1,000 Holocaust Victims Are Buried In Belarus After Mass Grave Discovered
The remains emerged at a construction site in January. “I think it’s very late, but better late than never,” said Marcel Drimer, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor.
Iran Intelligence Expert Discusses Current U.S.-Iran Situation
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Heather Williams, an Iran intelligence expert at the Rand Corporation, for context on the current situation between the U.S. and Iran.
It’s populism vs. liberal democracy as EU goes to the polls
This could be crunch time for the European Union. As voters elect a new continent-wide parliament this week, both supporters of the European Union and its opponents are casting the poll as a defining moment for the future of the bloc – and perhaps for…
In a world of autocrats, the humble stand out
In an era of strongman rule from Egypt to China, it is refreshing to see a new leader on the world scene who tries not to act like a personal hero but operates with compelling modesty. On Monday, Volodymyr Zelenskiy was sworn in as the elected preside…
Red Nose Day 2019: How Does It Work, Why Is It Being Criticized?
The goal is to raise money to fight child poverty by selling red foam noses and staging celebrity events. But some critics are raising questions about the campaign.
Letter from India: Lessons from an election with 900 million voters
It was the first phase of the largest democratic exercise on earth: India’s general elections. It takes 39 days, about 1 million polling booths, and around 5 million security forces and election workers to reach the country’s nearly 900 million eligib…
In California town destroyed by fire, a search for meaning
The deadliest wildfire in California history turned Jim Denison’s trailer home into a neighborhood of one. Last November, as flames devoured the town of Paradise and thousands of residents fled, he fought back with a garden hose. Six months later, Mr…
Both parties agree infrastructure needs fixing. So why hasn’t it happened?
In the wee hours of the morning on Nov. 9, 2016, Donald Trump took to the podium for the first time as president-elect and promised to “begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation.”
What To Know About The Sudden Talk Of War With Iran
Lately, the White House has been talking as if conflict with Iran could soon erupt. Here’s a look at how the talk has turned so bellicose and what the risks are.
Six Die In Jakarta Riots After President Joko Widodo’s Election Win Is Confirmed
Saying he will not tolerate rioting, Widodo adds, “The military and the police will carry out stern actions in accordance with the law,”
Italy’s Matteo Salvini Hopes To Lead Nationalist Wave In Upcoming European Elections
Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister, leader of a far-right party and Europe’s rising populist star, counts President Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon as one of his biggest fans.
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