After a tragedy, why leaders must be consolers in chief
When a calamity strikes, leaders must often take on a different role than bold leadership. This kind of servant-leadership rarely makes the news. In Nebraska this week, following floods that devastated more than half of the counties, Gov. Pete Ricket…
In an age of authoritarianism, the world sees glimmers of hope
In the past year, citizens of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ethiopia have taken to the streets to demand accountability from their governments, while voters in Malaysia and the Maldives ousted corrupt governments at the ballot box. Countrie…
3 million Venezuelans have fled. Who will rebuild?
Diana Feliú was studying for a master’s in business administration when she decided her future in Venezuela was reaching a dead end. “In a way, I feel like Venezuela kicked me out. Ms. Feliú is one of the estimated 3 million Venezuelans who have fled…
ISIS Camp In Baghouz Is Captured, As U.S. Allies Declare Progress In Syria
“This is not a victory announcement,” the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces say, even as they celebrate a breakthrough in a battle in Syria’s Euphrates River valley.
Dutch Flags Are At Half-Staff In Memory Of Shooting Victims
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting in the Netherlands that left three people dead in the city of Utrecht. Authorities are still unsure about a motive.
Facebook Admits Mosque Shooting Video Was Viewed At Least 4,000 Times
The video was viewed about 4,000 times before Facebook removed it. Then the social media platform had to contend with more than a million attempted re-uploads.
Rio Grande Valley Landowners Plan To Fight Border Wall Expansion
A decade ago, dozens of Texas landowners fought the federal government’s efforts to build a wall on their land. Those battles are beginning again as new walls are planned for the Rio Grande Valley.
Afghan Adviser Has Reservations About U.S. Peace Talks With Taliban
Rachel Martin talks to Nader Nadery, senior adviser to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, about the Afghan peace talks. Nadery says he hope the Taliban will chose the peaceful path.
Health Workers In Congo Face Violent Threats In Addition To Ebola
Officials say many in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are mistrustful of health workers and resist their help — sometimes violently. Aid groups are proposing strategies to win people over.
Semiautomatic Weapons Have No Place Here, New Zealand Parliament Member Says
Rachel Martin talks to Nicky Wagner, a member of New Zealand’s Parliament, about last week’s mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. There are calls for gun law reforms.
Cyclone Leaves A Trail Of Death And Destruction In South Africa
Southern Africa was hit by a cyclone that tore across the region destroying communities, a vital port, roads and bridges. Hundreds died. Mozambique’s president says the death toll may exceed 1,000.
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