‘The Invisibles’ Looks At 7,000 Jews Who Survived The Holocaust In Berlin
The Invisibles looks at an under-reported aspect of the Holocaust. It’s a docudrama, opening in the U.S. Friday, about 7,000 Jews who survived in Berlin, a city the Nazis had proclaimed “jew-free”
The World Bank Needs A New President
The World Bank is searching for a new president after the last one abruptly resigned. The position has traditionally gone to an American, but there could be international competition this time around.
‘The Invisibles’ Looks At Some Of The Jews Who Survived The Holocaust In Berlin
The Invisibles looks at an under-reported aspect of the Holocaust. It’s a docudrama, opening in the U.S. Friday, about Jews who survived in Berlin, a city the Nazis had proclaimed “Jew-free.”
200 People Reportedly Missing After Brazilian Mining Company’s Dam Collapses
A fire official said the missing included about 100 employees of the mining giant Vale. In 2015, 19 people were killed when another Brazilian dam partly administered by the same company collapsed.
Teen Inspires Youth Demonstrations Across Europe, Demanding Action On Climate Change
16-year-old Greta Thunberg has been the inspiration for many of the protests. She has staged weekly protests on the steps of the Swedish Parliament and spoke this week at Davos.
Stakes Rise In Venezuela In The Campaign To Oust Nicolás Maduro As President
In Venezuela, the stakes are rising in the internationally-backed drive to oust President Nicolás Maduro as his challenger stages a rally in the capital. The U.S. warned the regime not to touch him.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Venezuela Discusses Current Political Turmoil
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with former Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy about the Trump administration’s push to oust Nicolás Maduro as president of Venezuela.
Europe is trying to make the internet more fair. How that may backfire.
The motives behind Europe’s effort to reform its copyright law appear unambiguously altruistic. The reformers argue that internet giants like Google or Facebook are taking money that should be going to smaller publishers like local media or artists. …
As new ‘caravan’ enters Mexico, a different welcome awaits
The so-called caravan has been joined by hundreds from El Salvador and Guatemala, traveling together, like groups before them, in hopes of maintaining safety in numbers. This past October, when one of the largest caravans to date was in Alcántar’s pos…
Why Finland’s Beloved Baby Box Got A Harsh Review
A watchdog agency delved into the origins of the booties and bibs in a free box of goodies that the government sends to new moms.
A name change that changes Europe
In southeast Europe, a region that triggered major wars in the 20th century, every step that douses fiery nationalism is welcome. On Friday, the Greek Parliament approved a measure to end a 27-year dispute with its northern neighbor over the official …
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