French Government Plans Concessions To Calm Gas Tax Protests
After weeks of sometimes violent protests, the French government says it’s suspending a new gas tax. Critics of the French president say he’s been too slow to respond to the grassroots movement.
U.S. And China Remain Far Apart On Key Issues To Resolve Trade War
China and the U.S. have until the end of March to come up with an agreement that would allow them to avoid a further escalation of the trade war. Neither side has been able to agree on an agenda.
News Brief: George H.W. Bush, Ala. Shooting Probe, Ethiopia’s Rapid Changes
The body of former President Bush lies in state at the U.S. Capitol. In Alabama, an autopsy finds a black man killed by police was shot from behind as he fled. And, Ethiopians face democratic changes.
Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Accused Of Helping Saudis Spy On Khashoggi
The Israeli company NSO Group is accused of helping Saudi Arabia track dissidents, including slain columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The company has been in controversy before.
Khashoggi Friend Accuses Cyber Security Firm Of Helping Saudis Spy On Their Messages
Jamal Khashoggi and Canada-based dissident Omar Abdulaziz communicated frequently in the months leading up to Khashoggi’s death. They planned to create a Saudi cyber army of government critics.
French President Emmanuel Macron Faces His Biggest Political Crisis Yet
France’s Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has been meeting with opposition leaders in an attempt to diffuse the political tensions that lead to this weekends protests across France.
Measles Cases Rise Globally With Spikes In The Middle East, Europe And The Americas
Measles cases rose sharply last year around the globe according to a new report from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Former Trade Negotiator Weighs In On New Agreement Between The U.S. And China
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about the outcome of the meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi over U.S. and China trade tariffs.
How A New Condo, A Complaint And A Bell Led To A Collision Of Culture In Bangkok
Bangkok is a chaotic mélange of modernity and old Southeast Asia charm. The two manage to peacefully co-exist most of the time, but earlier this month they collided.
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Allies Are Trying To Sell The ‘Brexit’ Deal
It’s going to be a difficult week for Britain’s Conservative party as members are under great pressure from party leadership to support the prime minister’s Brexit deal, which many of them oppose.
Nearly 200 Countries Meet In Poland To Participate In Climate Conference
The world’s nations meet in Poland this week to continue negotiations on how to slow climate change as recent research and extreme weather reveal that dangerous effects on climate are already here.
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