Ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn Indicted On Charges Of Underreporting Income
Ghosn was arrested last month — and ousted as chairman of Nissan — after he was accused of concealing income from the Japanese government.
May Delays Crucial Vote On Draft Brexit Deal Amid Doubts About Its Prospects
The U.K. prime minister acknowledged that it doesn’t have the support needed to pass Parliament. This comes after the European Union’s top court ruled the U.K. can still back out of Brexit.
After More ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests, France’s President Macron To Address Nation
Much of the movement’s popular anger has crystallized around President Emmanuel Macron, seen as arrogant and out of touch. He will make a televised address Monday evening to try and quell the crisis.
Former Nissan Chairman Charged With Financial Misconduct
Last month Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan on allegations of underreporting his salary. Authorities on Monday also served a fresh warrant on separate allegations. He denies the charges.
For minors with life sentences, US sentencing reform brings hope for rehabilitation
When Marshan Allen was a teen in Chicago, he says he faced a tough choice: go to class or help his older brother. The youngest offenders have “diminished culpability and greater prospects for reform,” and to require those mandatory sentences without c…
Britain’s Parliament To Vote This Week On Theresa May’s Brexit Terms
Steve Inskeep talks to Nigel Evans, a pro-Brexit member of Britain’s Parliament, who has vowed to vote against the proposed deal agreed to by Prime Minister Theresa May.
News Brief: Russia Probe, French Protesters, Grant Program Fixed
The investigation into the 2016 presidential election raises more legal issues and big political questions. Protests continue over economic conditions in France. Teachers get relief from unfair debts.
French Protesters Continue Clashes As They Call For Better Economic Conditions
Rachel Martin talks to Thomas Guenole, a political scientist and left-wing activist participating in the protests. He says they’re protesting policies that have hurt lower classes for decades.
It’s Human Rights Day, However, It’s Not Universally Accepted
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Though adopted without opposition by U.N. states, is still not getting the attention it warrants.
‘Yellow Vest’ Protesters Vs. French Police
The French government is struggling to deal with the wave of Yellow Vest protests sweeping the country.
Remembering Lyudmila Alexeyeva, Russian Human Rights Activist
Lyudmila Alexeyeva, one of Russia’s oldest, most decorated human rights activists, has died at 91.
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