Denisovans, A Mysterious Form Of Ancient Humans, Are Traced to Tibet
Until now, the only Denisovan remains came from a cave called Denisova in Siberia. The new find is “much more complete,” one expert says.
‘Moneyland’ Reveals How Oligarchs, Kleptocrats And Crooks Stash Fortunes
Journalist Oliver Bullough runs kleptocracy tours in London, in which he points out mansions bought by corrupt foreign leaders and oligarchs. Moneyland describes their secretive transnational world.
Venezuelans Find Temporary Lifeline At Colombia’s First Border Tent Camp
The United Nations refugee agency set up a facility in Maicao near the Venezuelan border, providing help for more than 300 migrants. The facility aims to expand to meet the growing need.
British Judge Sentences Julian Assange To 50 Weeks In Prison
The WikiLeaks founder, who had lived in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since 2012, delayed justice, the judge said. He faces a hearing Thursday on an extradition request from the U.S. government.
Venezuelan President Maduro Denies Claims He Was Ready To Flee
President Nicolás Maduro emerged defiant on state television after opposition leader Juan Guaidó called on the military to oust him. David Greene talks to reporter Mariana Zuñiga about the issues.
Amid Violence In Venezuela, Maduro Digs In
Supporters of opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets Tuesday in the “final phase” of the uprising. Venezuelan officials said they had quelled what they called a coup attempt.
U.S. Backs Efforts To Remove Maduro
In Venezuela, the uprising against President Nicolás Maduro may escalate. U.S. officials are backing efforts to remove Maduro from power.
Evaluating U.S. Policy On Venezuela
NPR’s David Greene talks with Eric Farnsworth of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society about U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
Trump Administration Has Drastically Dropped Visas For Afghan And Iraqi Interpreters
Veterans and dozens of lawmakers say they’re afraid the promise they made to protect families who assisted U.S. forces is being broken.
Maduro Seemed Ready To Leave Venezuela, Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Says
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CNN on Tuesday Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro was on the tarmac ready to leave, but Russians insisted he stay.
Why go-for-broke uprising in Venezuela is getting loud US support
In an early morning tweet in support of the boldest attempt yet by Juan Guaidó, Venezuela’s self-declared “legitimate president,” to seize power, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio issued a do-or-die message to the South American country’s beleaguered people. T…
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