News Brief: Mueller’s Deadlines, Bolton On China, Yellow Vest Protests
Robert Mueller faces 2 deadlines regarding ex-Trump associates. Tensions continue after the U.S. requested the arrest of a Chinese executive. France’s yellow vest movement demands more concessions.
The History Of Tech Giant Huawei And The Chinese Government
The Huawei company was founded in 1987 by a former officer of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. It has grown into a technology giant, with help from its ties to the Chinese government.
Melbourne Vehicle Attack Suspect Pleads Guilty To Murder
Saeed Noori killed one person and injured 16 others in the Australian metropolis last year when he rammed an SUV into a throng of pedestrians. Now, nearly a year later, he has admitted his guilt.
Trump To Pick Heather Nauert, Former Fox News Anchor, As U.N. Ambassador, Source Says
From Fox & Friends to the State Department, and now likely to the United Nations. President Trump is expected to make the announcement Friday.
American University CES Kicked Out Of Hungary, Says It Will Move To Vienna
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter Griff Witte about how Hungary’s president booted an American university from the country.
‘Elvis Presley’ Helps Pedestrians Cross The Street In German Town
Friedberg, where the American rock legend served in the U.S. Army, has installed traffic lights that honor Presley.
From lame-duck lawmakers, hardball politics or undermining of democracy?
US politics is based on many standard practices that aren’t explicitly outlined in the US Constitution or the nation’s laws. “Mutual toleration” means treating political opponents as rivals on a field of competition, not enemies to be crushed. Are GO…
John Bolton: U.S. Won’t ‘Turn A Blind Eye’ To China’s Trade Practices
The arrest and possible extradition of a Chinese business executive highlights trade practices that national security adviser Bolton says will be a major focus of U.S.-China trade talks.
Transcript: NPR’s Interview National Security Adviser John Bolton
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to National Security Adviser John Bolton about natural security threats posed by China and the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, scion of a Chinese telecommunications giant.
Top Exec Of Chinese Technology Giant, Huawei Arrested In Canada At Request Of U.S.
A senior executive of Huawei, the largest telecom equipment company in the world was arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the U.S. for alleged violations of Iran sanctions.
Transcript: NPR’s Interview With National Security Adviser John Bolton
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to national security adviser John Bolton about natural security threats posed by China and the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, scion of a Chinese telecommunications giant.
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