U.S. Negotiators Are In Beijing For Another Round Of Trade Talks
Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin Rudd, head of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former Australian prime minister, about U.S.-China talks. The U.S. first imposed tariffs in January 2018.
Cholera Fears Spread In Mozambique Following Deadly Cyclone
The destruction from Cyclone Idai in southern Africa is historic. Cholera and other diseases are emerging in Mozambique. David Greene talks to Caitlin Ryan of Doctors without Borders.
Indonesian Family Sues Boeing, Wants Answers To Lion Air Crash
When a Lion Air flight crashed off the coast of Java last October, all 189 people on board were killed. Dozens of suits have been filed against the plane manufacturer by relatives of the victims.
‘Syrian Bride’ Illustrates Consequences Of Israel’s Occupation Of Golan Heights
The White House recently backed Israel’s claims to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Rachel Martin talks to Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis, who captured the complexity of the area in his 2004 film.
If Brexit Deal Passes, U.K. Prime Minister Agrees To Step Aside
David Greene talks to David Davies, a British Member of Parliament who backs Brexit, about Prime Minister Theresa May agreeing to quit if a Brexit deal is passed.
Maltese Forces Seize Ship That Was Hijacked By Rescued Migrants
A Maltese special operations team is in control of a tanker that had been allegedly hijacked in the Mediterranean by migrants it had rescued at sea. The Turkish-owned tanker was heading toward Libya.
Trump Vows To Keep Pressure On Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
“Russia has to get out” of Venezuela. That’s the message President Trump is sending today after a Russian military contingent arrived, raising the stakes in this conflict and complicating U.S. policy.
How Zimbabweans Are Coping 2 Weeks After Cyclone Idai Devastated The Area
It’s been nearly two weeks since Cyclone Idai hit southeastern Africa. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with reporter Tendai Marima about the devastation she’s seen in Zimbabwe and how survivors are coping.
Prime Minister Theresa May Says She Will Resign If Parliament Passes Her Brexit Plan
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will resign if Britain’s parliament passes her unpopular plan to leave the European Union. Lawmakers have already voted it down twice by huge margins.
Thailand Moves Forward With Chinese Tech Company Huawei To Build 5G Network
The Chinese company Huawei is now building and testing Thailand’s first 5G network. Thai authorities say they could not say no to Huawei’s bargain prices, despite pressure from the U.S.
E.U. Votes To Rewrite Its Copyright Laws, Delivering A Blow To Tech Giants
The European Union voted to rewrite its laws, in a big blow for tech firms like Google and Facebook, forcing them to find copyright violations on their platforms and not wait for them to be reported.
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