Japanese Journalist Released After 3 Years’ Captivity In Syria
A Japanese journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2015 has been released. Jumpei Yasuda was released to Turkish officials near the border with Syria.
What The Khashoggi Case Means For Israel
The international fallout over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi extends beyond Turkey, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Israelis and Palestinians weigh in on the controversy.
Erdogan’s End Game
NPR’s David Greene speaks with international relations professor Fawaz Gerges about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s handling of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Immigration’s Impact On U.S. Jobs
How do immigrants really affect the U.S. economy? Ethan Lewis, a labor economist at Dartmouth College, cuts through the rhetoric in a conversation with NPR’s Steve Inskeep.
Paris Bike Share In Peril
Paris’ Velib bike-sharing system became a huge success and a point of pride for the city until this year when it changed operators and almost collapsed.
Jair Bolsonaro’s Hometown Divided On His Rise To Power
Environmental groups warn it’ll be disastrous for the Amazon if Jair Bolsonaro is elected president of Brazil. Bolsonaro grew up in a rain forest, in a community that’s now deeply divided about him.
News Brief: Israel After Khashoggi’s Killing, Trump Signs Opioid Bill
President Trump will sign a bill to address the opioid epidemic today. Also, we look at relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia after Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.
Willa Weakens To Tropical Storm, Moves Farther Inland Over Western Mexico
It was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to dissipate by Wednesday afternoon.
CIA Director Gina Haspel Travels To Turkey To Investigate Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi
CIA Director Gina Haspel is in Turkey as part of the investigation into the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The U.S., the Turks and the Saudis are engaged in complicated negotiation over the case.
‘Solitary Picket’ Is One Of The Last Forms Of Legal Public Protest In Russia
In Russia’s restrictive political climate it’s almost impossible to get permission for a protest. Instead, people are using their right to the “solitary picket,” one of the last forms of protest available.
‘Oldest Intact Shipwreck Known To Mankind’ Found In Depths Of Black Sea
The vessel dates back 2,400 years to the days of ancient Greece. “This will change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world,” says archaeologist Jon Adams.
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