Argentina G20 Summit Angst
Argentina hosts the G20 summit this weekend but it’s been a rocky time in the run-up, from economic problems to the chaotic cancelation of a soccer championship.
Unlike Most Countries, Australia Has Progressed For 27 Years Without A Recession
Do recessions have to happen? Is it possible for a country to just not have economic downturns? Australia has gone nearly 30 years without a recession. So what can we learn from it?
China Interference Report
One of China’s most prominent scholars shows the many ways China’s Communist Party is attempting to influence and infiltrate American government, society, and economy.
Pakistan And India Begin Construction On Corridor Linking The Two Countries
Pakistan’s prime minister will break ground on a corridor linking to India. It will allow visa-free travel for India’s Sikhs to one of their holy sites.
Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing issues a consensus on how scientists might responsibly move forward to create gene-edited babies in the wake of a rogue scientist’s claims.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Saudi Arabia Discusses Current Situation And Yemen
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Robert Jordan, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, about the briefing to senators and how they are being urged to continue support for the war in Yemen.
Why There’s So Much Beef Being Sent Between The U.S. And Mexico
Mexico and the U.S. send cattle back and forth, so much so, that a head can cross the border multiple times before reaching its final destination.
Why The Crisis Between Ukraine And Russia Has Taken To The Sea
It’s not by chance that the countries’ 4 1/2-year conflict has taken on a naval dimension. Moscow is further imposing on Kiev its annexation of Crimea.
Chinese Scientist Responsible For Genetically Altered Twins Faces Intense Criticism
In Shanghai, Chinese scientists are reacting to another scientist who is under fire for “gene editing” babies. Many say his practices are unethical and the government is investigating his work.
‘Washington Post’ Columnist Looks At Rivalries Within Saudi Royal Family
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about the palace intrigue within Saudi Arabia’s royal family.
Lawmakers Reassess U.S.-Saudi Alliance In Yemen After Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi
Anger over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is leading some U.S. senators to question U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.
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