The Politics Of Humanitarian Aid
Dr. Paul Spiegel of the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health tells NPR’s Michel Martin how humanitarian aid has been used — or withheld — for political purposes in past conflicts.
Maria Ressa On Her Arrest And Journalism In The Philippines
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Rappler CEO Maria Ressa about her arrest and the state of journalism in the Philippines.
British Parliamentarians Form New Centrist Group
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to U.K. Member of Parliament Chris Leslie about his recent decision to leave the Labour Party. Leslie has criticized the party’s leadership over its handling of Brexit.
A Showdown Over Aid In Venezuela
Venezuela’s president is refusing to allow tons of U.S. humanitarian aid to enter the country. But thousands of volunteers are trying to bring it in from Colombia.
Nigerians Vote After Delay
Eighty-four million Nigerians are registered to vote for president in Saturday’s elections. But the week’s delay of the vote could affect turnout for the next leader of Africa’s largest economy.
Venezuelan Military Fires On Protesters, Killing 2, In Confrontation Over Aid
The clashes between protesters and security forces came as Venezuelan opposition activists prepare to bring humanitarian aid into the country against the orders of President Nicolás Maduro.
Readers write: ‘Perception Gaps’ podcast, and Sahara exploration
Your “Perception Gaps” podcast series is one of the most interesting things I’ve come across in a long time…. I especially enjoyed the gun suicide segment because I learned that I was one of those folks who was completely wrong in my statistical assu…
Global Newsstand: Extreme weather is beginning to affect Australia – and the world, and more
“The northern hemisphere faced a polar vortex, while Australia during December and January was the hottest on record,” writes R. Keller Kopf. Australia’s heatwave has exposed cracks in our unsustainable water, land-use and climate policies. Australia…
Back out in the open, Europe’s anti-Semitism kindles new response
As dusk fell over Paris last Tuesday evening, some 20,000 people gathered around the iconic statue of “La République,” floodlit in patriotic red, white, and blue, to demonstrate their disgust at anti-Semitism. “I can’t stand this racist filth anymore,…
Thousands Gather Along The Border In Standoff Between Colombia And Venezuela
Thousands are gathered in a Colombian border town for a star-studded concert on the eve of a showdown over getting U.S. food aid into neighboring Venezuela.
Nigerians To Vote In Elections Saturday, After A Week-Long Delay
Nigerians will go to the polls on Saturday for an election that was delayed by a week. Authorities are asking for peace and calm as tens of millions prepare to vote.
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