In A Chaotic Week For U.K. Politics, What’s Next For Brexit?
Here’s what to know about key issues during this extraordinary and chaotic moment in British politics. The U.K.’s deadline to leave the European Union is March 29.
Emergency alert: Declaration could end shutdown – and create new challenges
President Trump says he is not rushing to declare a national emergency as a means to build his border wall. “I’m not looking to call a national emergency. This is so simple you shouldn’t have to do it,” he told reporters this week.
‘In Bad Taste, Disrespectful:’ Photo Of Terror Attack In Kenya Sparks Controversy
The Media Council of Kenya is demanding a retraction and an apology from The New York Times after the newspaper published a photo on its website showing dead bodies at a Nairobi hotel restaurant.
For Europe, a push against the violence of hate
Poland just gave a tender lesson to the rest of Europe on how to deal with hate speech – and its consequences. On Jan. 14, the mayor of the Polish city of Gdansk, Pawel Adamowicz, was assassinated at an annual charity event aimed at bringing Poles tog…
Postwar Syria? Arab world moving to bring Damascus back into the fold.
After nearly eight years of trying to topple the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Gulf states and their Arab allies are rapidly embracing Damascus anew. The bitter enemies in the civil war-turned-proxy war that has killed more than 500,000 …
Sharp Dressed Man gives tailored suits to those in need
On a frigid December afternoon, Tyler Freburger is standing in front of a set of mirrors wearing a suit picked out for him by a tailor. Since 2011, the organization has been helping men improve their lives by equipping them for job interviews and othe…
Meanwhile in … Japan, an enormous rare-earth mineral deposit has been found
On Minamitori Island, Japan, an enormous rare-earth mineral deposit has been found. Elements like yttrium, dysprosium, europium, and terbium are used in products such as smartphone batteries and electric cars. There are few other deposits of rare-ea…
Britain’s Prime Minister Survives Parliament’s No-Confidence Vote
David Greene talks to Bim Afolami, a Conservative member of Parliament, about British Prime Minister Theresa May surviving a no-confidence vote a day after her Brexit plan was resoundingly defeated.
Bombing In Syria Complicates Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops
An attack claimed by ISIS killed U.S. troops in Syria. David Greene talks to Michele Flournoy, a former under secretary at the Pentagon, about how this might affect a planned troop withdrawal.
House Intel Chairman Schiff Vows To Get Trump Jr. Phone Records — And More
The California Democrat says to expect new activity from the House intelligence committee this year. Read the transcript of his interview with NPR.
Airline Cabin Crew Accused Of Acting As Couriers In International Drug Syndicate
Eight people arrested in Australia are linked to an international crime syndicate that police say is responsible for smuggling heroin and methamphetamine.
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