Hundreds Denounce Anti-Semitism Spike In France
French authorities say there’s been a 74 percent increase of anti-Semitic acts in the country since 2017. Hundreds denounced the rise in anti-Semitism at a recent memorial.
Iran Intelligence Expert Discusses Iran’s Efforts To Spy On The U.S.
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Heather Williams, an Iran intelligence expert at the Rand Corporation, about the former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer charged with spying for Iran.
Top Presidential Candidates In Nigeria Are In Their 70s, Despite Young Population
In Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, the median age is 18. Many youth say their aging leaders are out of touch, yet the leading candidates in Saturday’s presidential election are in their 70s.
The State Of Freedom Of Press Around The World
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Margaux Ewen of Reporters Without Borders about what the arrest of Philippines journalist Maria Ressa says about the freedom of press around the world.
With 6 Weeks Till Brexit, It’s Unclear How The U.K. Will Leave the E.U.
Britain is only six weeks away from its departure from the European Union, but it’s not at all clear how Britain will leave the European Union. Many things, including a deal, are not set.
US-Taliban talks: Is Afghanistan ready for real peace?
With the United States eyeing a withdrawal from America’s longest war, a fledgling peace process in Afghanistan involving direct talks between the US and Taliban insurgents has created the most optimism in years. The colossal challenges yet to come in…
Bring on the ice and snow: Ottawa’s Winterlude celebrates a frozen north
The polar vortex that dipped from the Arctic down through North America in January briefly turned the Canadian capital into the world’s coldest, with thermometers reading -24 C (- 11.2 F.). Ottawa has been walloped by blizzards, including one this wee…
Nigerian Election Has 70 Candidates, Just 2 Front-Runners
In Africa’s most populous country, current President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to hold onto his position, and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar is his fiercest challenger.
Ahead of election, Nigerians reassess an old promise of safety
Maryam Abubakar was bent in prayer when she heard the first blast crack over Kano’s central mosque, a sound so loud it felt like the stately building had cracked in two. It was Nov. 28, 2014, and in the nerve center of Nigeria’s largest Muslim-majorit…
Trump Wants To Use Iraqi Base To Watch Iran. Now Iraqi Parties Want U.S. Forces Out
Parliamentary groups are pushing for a vote on the U.S. military presence in Iraq after President Trump said its Ain al-Asad base would serve as an Iran watch post.
‘Do Not Travel To Haiti,’ U.S. Tells Citizens, Citing Violent Unrest
The advisory comes after anti-corruption protests exploded over allegations about billions of dollars in development money. Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise is refusing to resign.
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