Ex-Vatican Official, Cardinal Pell, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
Australian Cardinal George Pell on Wednesday was sentenced to six years in prison — making him the most senior Catholic official to be found guilty in a criminal court of child molestation.
News Brief: College Admissions Scandal, Death Penalty, Pell Sentenced
Dozens of parents charged in the scandal. California governor to sign moratorium on the death penalty. Australian Cardinal George Pell issentenced to 6 years in prison for sexually abusing two boys.
As Deadline Nears, U.K. Parliament Again Rejects Brexit Plan
Steve Inskeep talks to NPR’s Frank Langfitt and political scientist Sara Hobolt of the London School of Economics, about Tuesday’s Brexit vote, and why it’s been so hard for lawmakers to reach a deal.
Cardinal George Pell, Former Vatican Official, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
He had been convicted of sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne, Australia, two decades ago.
Loujain Alhathloul, Saudi Women’s Rights Activist, Set To Start Trial
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Walid Alhathloul, whose sister, Saudi activist Loujain Alhathloul, has been in prison in Saudi Arabia since May 2018. She says she will appear in court Wednesday.
May’s Brexit plan rejected again. Is UK running out of options?
Nearly three years after voting in a referendum to leave the European Union, and 17 days before its expected departure, Britain is no closer to a political consensus on how to leave or whether to rethink its exit.
Venezuelans, Desperate For Food, Medicine And Aid, Are Crossing Into Colombia
Venezuela’s authoritarian leader has closed the border with Colombia to frustrate opposition efforts to bring in humanitarian aid. But that hasn’t stopped Venezuelans from crossing the border for aid.
Refugee Soccer Player Hakeem al-Araibi Granted Australian Citizenship
He fled his native country of Bahrain after being imprisoned. Then he was jailed in Thailand and faced extradition charges. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called him “our newest Australian.”
Why Adam Schiff, like Pelosi, doesn’t favor impeaching Trump
From the beginning, California Rep. Adam Schiff has been one of the most outspoken proponents of a theory of Trump-Russia collusion among critics of President Donald Trump. Now, as special counsel Robert Mueller appears close to wrapping up his investi…
The Toll Of Political Chaos On Daily Life In Venezuela
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jorge Nevett, a resident of Caracas, Venezuela, about the political and economic chaos throughout the country.
British Parliament Rejects Prime Minister May’s Brexit Plan For A Second Time
With just 17 days before the United Kingdom is due to leave the European Union, members of Britain’s parliament voted against Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan by 149 votes.
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