New York City Lawmakers Call For Less Piercing Emergency Vehicle Sirens
Council Member Helen Rosenthal introduced a bill this month after receiving complaints about the impact of wailing ambulances.
From Trailers To Tents: What Happens To Leftover Aid Supplies?
FEMA is now auctioning off trailers sent to Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. But that’s just one way to deal with a surplus.
In Vietnam, There’s Hope North Korea Will Follow Its Model For Economic Success
Since U.S. ties improved, Vietnam’s growth has surged. “North Korea is now like Vietnam in the past. They are looking for new ways to get out of their isolated situation,” says a Vietnamese analyst.
Reading, writing, and…Rousseau? Why Philosophy 101 starts young in France
Cédric Cagnat begins his philosophy class by lighting a white candle in the middle of a circle of a dozen 7- to 10-year-olds here in the Médiathèque Eugène Flachat, a library in the northern Paris suburb of Asnières-sur-Seine. “What is philosophy?” he…
Venezuela Expels Univision Team
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Univision journalist Jorge Ramos, who is being expelled from Venezuela following a reportedly contentious interview with President Nicolas Maduro.
May Offers A Vote On Delaying Brexit, Expanding Options As EU Deadline Looms
For the first time, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that she’s open to the possibility of delaying Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Global quest for gene-editing rules
In March, the World Health Organization will convene a panel of 18 experts to examine the ethical and social challenges of editing genes for the purpose of reproduction. In November, gene researchers across the world reacted with horror after a Chines…
Father Searches For Children Kidnapped By Their Mother Who Joined ISIS
An American father is on a quest to find his children who were kidnapped by their mother. She took them to Syria and joined ISIS. With ISIS collapsing, he hopes to find them there.
India Strikes Pakistani Village In Retaliation For Attack In Kashmir
India says its fighter jets crossed into Pakistan early Tuesday morning and bombed a militant training camp there. Pakistan, on the other hand, says there was no damage and no casualties.
Airstrikes Escalate Tensions Between India And Pakistan
India is claiming that it has killed 300 militants in an airstrike on Pakistani territory. Pakistan disputes that the strike caused serious damage or casualties.
Trump Administration Warns Chinese Tech Giant Is A Security Threat
The U.S. is pressuring allies to bar Huawei equipment from telecom networks, saying the company has strong ties to China’s government. Some are pushing back, and say they can mitigate security risks.
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