Ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair Backs A New Brexit Referendum
Steve Inskeep talks to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair about the rise of anti-Semitism in British politics, and the impending Brexit deadline.
Economic Change May Have Helped To Get North Korea To Nuclear Summit
North Korea is gradually replacing its socialist economy with a market economy. Some experts believe that has motivated North Korea’s leader to go to the negotiating table for denuclearization talks.
Anwar Ibrahim’s Role In Malaysia’s Dramatic Advance In Democracy
Steve Inskeep talks to Anwar Ibrahim, president of Malaysia’s ruling party, about how he plans a new era of governance. His party ousted a ruling coalition that had been in power for over six decades.
Cardinal George Pell Of Australia Is Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
Cardinal Pell, a close adviser to Pope Francis, has been convicted of child sex abuse charges that go back decades. His conviction became public after a gag order was lifted.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Resigns Suddenly Without An Explanation
Mohammad Javad Zarif abruptly announced his resignation on Monday. This news comes as the U.S. and its European allies continue to debate the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
Australian Cardinal George Pell Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
Once a top advisor to Pope Francis, Pell’s conviction had been under seal in Australia pending a separate trial on other abuse charges. There will be no second trial, so the gag order has been lifted.
Univision Journalist Jorge Ramos Free After Being Reported Detained In Venezuela
The TV network says Ramos has been released. Earlier it said Ramos had interviewed President Nicolás Maduro, but he didn’t like their questions. The State Department called for them to be let go.
U.N. Court Says U.K. Must Give Up Control Of Chagos Islands
The U.K. expelled the residents of the Indian Ocean islands and allowed the U.S. to build a military base. The U.N. Court says it must cede control of the islands “as rapidly as possibly.”
Snake On A Plane: Unsuspecting Woman Traveling From Australia Brings A Passenger
The woman flew some 9,000 miles from Australia to Scotland to find her shoe was packed with a live spotted python inside, according to the Scottish SPCA.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Announces Sudden Resignation
Mohammad Javad Zarif was an architect of the Iran nuclear deal. His announcement provides no explanation for his immediate departure.
Controversial Serena Williams Cartoon Ruled ‘Non-Racist’ By Australia’s Press Council
The cartoon, published last September in Australia’s Herald Sun, sparked a fierce backlash, with critics calling it a sexist and racist caricature of the tennis star.
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