Trump’s Meeting In Paris To Commemorate End of World War I Starts With A Spat
Before a meeting of world leaders, meant to signal that tragedies of the war are long past, the presidents had a rough start. Trump called Macron’s proposal for a European military “insulting.”
One Man’s Journey Through An Ancient Trail From Europe To Spain
The Camino de Santiago is an ancient trail that starts from points in Europe to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. Betto Arcos walked the Camino and brings us sounds from his journey.
One Website Challenges The Limits Of Free Press In Venezuela
Under Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, free press in the South American nation has been stifled. But one young website called Armando.info is recognized for challenging that.
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“The massacre [Oct. 27] at the Conservative Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, in which at least 11 people were killed by a right-wing extremist, has been described as the most deadly attack on the [US] Jewish community…,” states an editorial.
Central American Migrants Traveling Toward The U.S. Say They Won’t Give Up
More than 5,000 migrants have made it to Mexico City. Authorities are providing food, health care and tents. The migrants now must decide whether to press on toward the U.S. or accept a deal and stay in Mexico.
From nationalism to ‘fake news,’ legacies of World War I still relevant
As the world marks the centenary of the end of ‘The Great War,’ on Nov. 11, 1918, it is a time to reflect on the parallels between the politics, policies, and propaganda that emerged then and now. Today’s Britain is a far cry from the globe-spanning e…
Deaths From Gun Violence: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World
A new report says the U.S. has the 28th highest rate in the world: 4.43 deaths due to gun violence per 100,000 people in 2017. By contrast, Bangladesh saw 0.07 deaths per 100,000 people.
More girls, African-Americans enroll in AP computer science. Why that matters.
The students listen to their teacher’s instructions and dutifully turn to their laptops, where the challenge awaits. The room fills with clicking sounds and hushed whispers as the students get to work on their challenge: Program the turtle to move alo…
Why did so many young people vote?
One surprise in the midterm elections was how many young Americans made it a hands-on exercise in civics. In fact, youth turnout in the 2018 election was the highest for any midterm in the past quarter century, according to a Tufts University study. …
US midterms make Putin’s rocky road to Trump even rockier
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will most likely meet in some fashion this Sunday at a World War I memorial event in Paris. A lot has changed since they last met in Helsinki in July – and not in Russia’s favor, according to much of Russia’s foreign po…
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