Opinion: What I Learned Leading America’s 1st Nuclear Inspection In North Korea
Joel Wit, a former State Department official who played a key role in negotiating and implementing the 1994 denuclearization deal with North Korea, writes about important lessons.
Rebranded Trade Deal Gives Member Countries An Edge Over The U.S.
Shortly after he took office, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP is moving forward, and the remaining members stand to gain economically.
‘Prisoner’ Is An Intimate Portrait Of One Journalist’s Captivity In Iran
Writer Jason Rezaian is unsparingly personal throughout the telling of his arrest, imprisonment and trial, writing of his childhood, family, visits with his wife — and fears and insecurities.
After Decades Of Double-Digit Growth, China’s Economy Is Slowing Down
China reports its economy for 2018 grew at its slowest pace since 1990. The slowdown has economists worried about the impacts on the global economy.
Russia And Japan Are Still At War — At Least On Paper
Japan’s prime minister will be in Moscow Tuesday, amid speculation that Russia and Japan might be about to sign a peace treaty. The two countries have still not officially ended World War II.
Opposition Politician Vows To Lead Venezuela Back To Democracy
As Venezuela’s president has begun another six-year term, a young politician who heads the opposition-filled National Assembly is seeking international recognition as Venezuela’s leader.
‘Another Week Of Can-Kicking.’ Theresa May Faces Wary Lawmakers On Brexit Deal
British lawmakers urged Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday to make changes to her Brexit plans days after they defeated a previous offer.
China Says Claim Of Gene-Edited Babies ‘Seriously Violated’ Regulations
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Associated Press reporter Marilynn Marchione about the Chinese government’s investigation into He Jiankui, who claims he created the world’s first gene-edited babies.
As Food Prices Drop, India’s Farmers Are Demanding Changes From The Government
Indian farmers are rioting and killing themselves. Many accuse the prime minister of neglecting them in favor of Hindu nationalists and big business as opposition parties vie for votes, with offers of debt relief.
British Prime Minister Theresa May Is Again Trying To Forge A Consensus Over Brexit
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May unveiled her latest plan to take Britain out of the European Union on Monday. Critics say her statement contained little that might move the process forward.
Mexico’s President Vows To Crack Down On Thieves Stealing Gasoline
Gasoline thefts are rampant in Mexico. One small town, which sits near two major pipelines, lives off the illegal activity, and illustrates the tough road ahead for the government.
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