Foreign Wives And Children Of ISIS Are Held In Syria With Uncertain Future
Kurdish officials in northeastern Syria say they are holding 550 foreign women whom they captured after defeating ISIS, as well as about 1,200 foreign children.
Oil Prices Jump After OPEC Agrees To Bigger-Than-Expected Production Cut
Ignoring pressure from President Trump to keep the oil flowing, OPEC, Russia and other producers have agreed to cut production. They hope to stem a 30 percent drop in oil prices in the past month.
What one death threat says about Taliban’s campaign of fear
The young Afghan man never thought a 15-minute visit with an American reporter to a glittering wedding celebration in Kabul could have such long-standing and potentially lethal consequences – or yield a Taliban plan to kill him. Abdullah did not even …
David Katz: How Can We Address Ocean Plastic Pollution And Poverty At The Same Time?
Millions of tons of plastic flow into the ocean each year. David Katz’s Plastic Bank helps turn off the tap — and gives the poor an income source — creating a circular economy around plastic waste.
France Scraps Fuel Tax Hike But Protesters Are Adding New Demands
The French government cancelled the planned fuel tax hike but protesters are now adding new demands. Protesters in Hazebrouck, France, say the government is out of touch with the masses.
Iraq’s Former Ambassador To The U.N. Shares George H.W. Bush’s Role In Iraq
NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with Feisal Istrabadi, Iraq’s former ambassador to the U.N., about the legacy of President George H.W. Bush in Iraq.
Torture By Yemen’s Rebels
Maggie Michael of the Associated Press talks about the torture carried out inside detention sites run by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
A Look Ahead Of Brexit Vote In Parliament Next Week
British lawmakers are struggling to find a compromise over Brexit. But some who voted in favor of Britain leaving the EU say they fear they will be betrayed by their Prime Minister and Parliament.
News Brief: Mueller’s Deadlines, Bolton On China, Yellow Vest Protests
Robert Mueller faces 2 deadlines regarding ex-Trump associates. Tensions continue after the U.S. requested the arrest of a Chinese executive. France’s yellow vest movement demands more concessions.
The History Of Tech Giant Huawei And The Chinese Government
The Huawei company was founded in 1987 by a former officer of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. It has grown into a technology giant, with help from its ties to the Chinese government.
Melbourne Vehicle Attack Suspect Pleads Guilty To Murder
Saeed Noori killed one person and injured 16 others in the Australian metropolis last year when he rammed an SUV into a throng of pedestrians. Now, nearly a year later, he has admitted his guilt.
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