Want The Christmas Season To Last Longer? Go To The Philippines
Sleigh bells, snowy skies and a glowing fire evoke an idyllic Christmas. But the tropics can be just as festive. The Philippines boasts the longest yuletide season in the world.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, Tsunami, U.S. Troops To Leave Syria
The federal government is likely to remain partially shut down until after the new year. The death toll is expected to rise after a tsunami hit Indonesia. U.S. troops wind down their mission in Syria.
Syrians React To U.S. Troops Winding Down ISIS Mission In Syria
President Trump says it’s time to pull U.S. ground troops out of the fight against ISIS there. The announcement surprised a lot of people, including his military advisers. How do people in Syria feel?
Underwater Landslide May Have Triggered Tsunami In Indonesia
David Greene talks to Kathy Mueller of the Red Cross about the tsunami that hit Indonesia over the weekend between Java and Sumatra. More than 200 people are reported dead.
Sorrel: The Ruby-Red Caribbean Christmas Drink Flavored With Black History
This festive punch, made from hibiscus, is the taste of the holidays throughout the islands. It is also a close cousin to African-American “red drink,” described as “liquid soul.”
Allies In Syria Concerned Over ISIS Or Turkey Invasion After U.S. Troops Leave
NPR’s Ruth Sherlock reports that on the surface, things appear to be normal after President Trump decided to pull U.S. troops. But underneath, there is fear and anger about what be next.
The Reaction In Afghanistan To Trump’s Troop Withdrawal
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Afghan policy analyst Najib Sharifi about the regional reaction to President Trump’s decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops from that country.
A Mexican Girl Attached Her Christmas List To A Balloon. An Ariz. Man Found It
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Randy Heiss of Patagonia, Ariz., about a wish list attached to a balloon that had floated over the border from Mexico. He tracked down the little girl who sent it aloft.
More Than 200 Dead, Hundreds More Injured After Tsunami Hits Indonesia
Officials say the tsunami was triggered by underwater landslides caused by volcanic activity on the island of Anak Krakatau.
6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018
They broke taboos and stereotypes around the world. They include the co-recipient of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, a disability activist — and a 101-year-old runner.
U.S. Envoy To The Coalition Against ISIS Resigns Over Trump’s Syria Policy
Brett McGurk’s decision to accelerate his departure from the Trump administration comes on the heels of Secretary of Defense James Mattis’ resignation earlier this week.
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