News Brief: Boeing Plane Crash, Trump Budget, ISIS Territory
An Ethiopian Airlines crash raises concerns about a Boeing airliner. The White House’s proposed budget reflects Trump’s priorities. U.S. backed forces close in on the last ISIS stronghold in Syria.
Investigators Look Into What Caused Ethiopian Airlines Flight To Crash
The jet crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday killing all 157 people on board. It’s the second deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet in five months — raising questions about the plane’s safety.
U.K. Auto Industry Worries Brexit Will Cause Economic Damage
The United Kingdom’s once vibrant auto industry is in crisis, battered by falling sales in China, a collapse of demand for diesel in Europe and profound uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Will The U.S.-China Trade War Matter In The Coming Decades?
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to Parag Khanna about his new book The Future Is Asian and the U.S.-China trade war.
U.S.-Backed Forces In Syria Close In On ISIS’ Last Stronghold
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have launched another assault on the Islamic State group’s last enclave in Syria. A major concern is that people are still being held hostage by ISIS.
Murder Charge Dropped Against Accused Killer Of Kim Jong Un’s Half-Brother
Siti Aisyah of Indonesia was freed Monday after Malaysian prosecutors unexpectedly dropped the murder charge against her. Kim Jong Nam was killed after a nerve agent was spread on his face in 2017.
Deal, No Deal Or Delay? Crucial Brexit Votes Ahead Of March Deadline
A series of crucial votes are planned in the British parliament this coming week, as the March 29 deadline for leaving the European Union approaches.
157 Killed In Ethiopian Airlines Crash
All 157 people aboard an Ethiopian Airlines jetliner died in a crash Sunday, shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa. The victims are from more than 30 different countries including the U.S.
Archaeologists Find Trove Of Maya Artifacts Dating Back 1,000 Years
The more than 200 artifacts were discovered in a previously sealed cave beneath the ancient Mexican city Chichén Itzá. Explorers had to crawl for hours to reach the archaeological materials.
Algeria’s Leader Returns Home As Demonstrators Protest His Bid For A Fifth Term
The youth-led movement is protesting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for re-election. The 82-year-old leader has been in power since 1999.
It Takes A Village To Save A British Pub
Many U.K. pubs are struggling to stay in business, so concerned villagers are banding together to stage a takeover.
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