U.N. Rights Chief Warns Of Threats From Inequality
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cautioned that the growing global disparity in wealth, and access to resources and justice, poses risks.
Despite Trump’s Promises, The Trade Deficit Is Only Getting Wider
President Trump has pushed tariffs to cut the trade gap. But the United States bought more from other countries than it sold to them last year, pushing the deficit to a level not seen since 2008.
‘We’re Leaving Out Of Necessity’: Venezuelans Top List Of Asylum-Seekers In Spain
Spain has recorded more than 255,000 Venezuelans living in the country, with estimates even higher, as families flee the South American country in deep crisis.
North Korea Reassembles Rocket Test Site, Satellite Images Show
David Greene talks to Joel Wit, an ex-State Department official who now directs 38 North, a website reporting on North Korea, about images that show the country is rebuilding a rocket test site.
China’s Close Government-Business Ties Are A Key Challenge In U.S. Trade Talks
China’s government plays a large, powerful role in how its businesses operate — giving them preferential treatment over their rivals. That’s a big sticking point in U.S.-China trade talks.
News Brief: North Korea, Sacramento Shooting, Depression Drug
Is North Korean working to put a rocket test site back on line? California’s attorney general declines to prosecute officers who killed an unarmed black man. FDA approves new drug to treat depression.
Extradition Hearing For Huawei CFO Comes During U.S.-China Trade Talks
An extradition hearing for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei gets underway in Vancouver. The U.S. requested the extradition of Meng Wanzhou for violating U.S. sanction against Iran.
President Maduro Is Unaware Of Venezuelans’ Desperation, Briscoe Says
Senior government officials remain loyal to President Nicolas Maduro. Steve Inskeep talks to Ivan Briscoe of the International Crisis Group about the internal politics of Maduro’s government.
Satellite Images Show North Korea Is Reassembling Rocket Test Site
Just days after the U.S.-North Korea summit ended in a stalemate, satellite images show workers have been active at a partially disassembled missile test facility.
After Finally Escaping ISIS Captivity, People Talk About Their Experiences
As the last ISIS remnants hold out in a small pocket of Syria, captured Yazidis have been among those struggling to get out.
French Couple Wants To Retrieve Their Grandkids From Syria, Needs Government Approval
A French couple, who’s daughter was killed in Syria after she joined ISIS, is hoping to bring her children to live with them in France.
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