South Korea’s Moon Will Visit Trump At White House In April
South Korean President Moon Jae-in will visit President Trump in Washington on April 11, after U.S. denuclearization talks with North Korea recently fizzled.
Points of Progress: Saving the Alpuan Alps, and more
Local residents are working to lessen the effect of marble quarrying in the Apuan Alps. World-renowned Carrara marble has been mined from the Apuan Alps since Roman times. Now, however, the group Salviamo le Alpi Apuane (Save the Apuan Alps) is closi…
Afghanistan Inspector General On The State Of The War
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, about what the U.S. investment there has achieved.
Venezuelans Stream Into Colombia
Latin America is dealing with a refugee crisis larger than anyone in the region has seen before. Thousands of Venezuelans are pouring across the border into Colombia each day.
The Unexpected Frontrunner In Ukraine’s Election
Ukrainian voters say they’re sick and tired of corrupt self-interested politicians. That might explain why a TV comedian is the unlikely frontrunner in Ukraine’s presidential election.
Trump Extends Deportation Protection For Liberians In The U.S.
The delay will give Congress time to work on a possible permanent pathway for thousands of Liberians to remain in the U.S.
CHART: Where Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Will Go In The Future
A new study predicts how far north these insects could live if climate change goes unchecked.
Saudi Arabia Releases 3 Women’s Rights Activists From Prison, Others Still Held
Those who were freed were among activists who appeared in court on Wednesday. Several allege they’ve been subjected to sexual abuse and torture throughout their imprisonment. The trials are ongoing.
Thousands Overwhelm Syrian Refugee Camp — Most Are The Families Of ISIS Fighters
After the defeat of the last ISIS enclave, thousands of women and children — many the families of ISIS fighters — have fled to a refugee camp in northeastern Syria, stretching the camp thin.
Dozens Of Nonnative Marine Species Have Invaded The Galapagos Islands
The number of alien species, likely brought by ship traffic, stunned scientists. And they suspect that the foothold of such creatures may have been underestimated in other tropical habitats, too.
Venezuela Hovers On The Brink Of Conflict — Many Fear The Situation Will Escalate
Venezuela is already in an economic and political crisis, but many worry that things could escalate into a civil war, a regional conflict, or even U.S. intervention.
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