News Brief: Trump Defends Saudi Arabia, Miss. Senate Runoff
Despite journalist’s killing, Trump reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, and foreign leaders react to his comments. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith apologized to anyone offended by her “public hanging” remark.
Tentative Brexit Deal Keeps Border Porous Between Ireland, Northern Ireland
Rachel Martin talks to Simon Coveney, Ireland’s deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs, about the deal that would solve the Ireland-Northern Ireland Brexit border issue.
What Will Persuade Rice Farmers In Punjab To Stop Setting Fires In Their Fields?
Each fall, Indian farmers burn the stubble of rice plants — a fast way to clear fields. But the smoke adds to India’s awful air pollution.
Bangladeshi Photojournalist And Activist Freed After 107 Days In Prison
Shahidul Alam was imprisoned on charges of “spreading propaganda” for publicly criticizing the government’s violent response to street protests.
Migrants Forced Off Ship After They Refused To Return To Libya
Migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea refused to return to Libya, saying they’d been tortured. After more than a week, Libyan coast guards boarded the ship and put the migrants in detention.
‘Maybe He Did, Maybe He Didn’t’: Trump Defends Saudis, Downplays U.S. Intel
The president says business deals and shared security interests with the Saudis — and not the death of Jamal Kashoggi — will set the tone for the relationship. “We’re with Saudi Arabia,” Trump said.
Watch: Larry The Cat Does Him And Brings A Bit Of A Brexit Breather
A video of Larry waiting for a human to do his bidding, as he sits on the doorstep of No. 10 Downing Street has gone viral.
More Than 50 People Killed As Suicide Bombing Rocks Afghan Capital
A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a wedding hall in Kabul as religious scholars gathered for the holiday commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Russian Police General Poised To Become Next President Of Interpol
The international police organization Interpol will choose a new president on Wednesday. The position has little influence on the daily activities of the professional secretariat.
Why Prince Charles Said ‘God Don Butta My Bread!’ In Nigeria
This month, he visited Lagos and greeted the crowd with a few phrases in pidgin English. What was the local reaction?
China sprints toward next sports goal: half a billion weekend warriors
Steeling herself against a light drizzle, Linda Liu corrals herself into Area E at the Shanghai Marathon starting line, mobile phone strapped to her upper arm.
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