Small Bridal Boutique Celebrates Wedding Dresses And Wheelchairs
A window display at a small bridal shop in Portishead, England, went viral on social media for featuring a mannequin wearing a wedding dress while in a wheelchair.
A Critic Of Turkey, The Knicks’ Enes Kanter Speaks Out About His Fears For His Life
The NBA star says he fears that if he travels to London for an upcoming game against the Washington Wizards, he might be killed for speaking out against Turkey’s president.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Slated To Meet With Gulf Allies On Countering Iran, Terrorism
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting with Gulf allies to try and keep the region focused on the U.S. goals of fighting terrorism and countering Iran.
The Escalating Attack On Press Freedoms In Nicaragua
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Confidencial editor Carlos Fernando Chamorro about the Nicaraguan government’s brutal crackdown on press freedoms.
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Global Newsstand: Political elites don’t understand that populist victories are still democratic, and more
“There has been an increasing vogue over the past couple of years to bemoan the unhealthy state of democracy around the world…,” writes Sholto Byrnes. “Any democracy that is not inherently majoritarian has turned into an unrepresentative oligarchy –…
Canada Grants Asylum To Saudi Woman Who Fled Her Family
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun is reportedly en route from Thailand to Canada. The 18-year-old was granted refugee status by the U.N. after she alleged abuse by family members.
Myanmar Court Rejects Appeal Of 2 Imprisoned Reuters Journalists
Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were reporting on a massacre of Rohingya men when they were arrested and later convicted of violating the country’s Official Secrets Act. They were sentenced to seven years.
Pentagon Says U.S. Has Begun Its Withdrawal From Syria
The Pentagon announced Friday it’s beginning to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. So far the withdrawal is limited to equipment rather than troops, but the effects are rippling through the region.
Thailand Has A Mixed Record When It Comes To Asylum Seekers and Refugees
The case of a Saudi woman who took refuge in a Bangkok hotel room as she sought asylum in a third country has highlighted Thailand’s checkered history of dealing with similar cases.
Obama Speech Adviser Compares 2009 Speech In Cairo With Pompeo’s Address
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former ambassador to Israel, about the differences between President Obama’s Cairo speech and the one Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave on Thursday.
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