New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran Go Into Effect
The sanctions, which follow the Trump administration’s pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, are aimed at striking at the heart of Tehran’s economy.
A Utah Town Remembers Its Mayor, Killed In Action In Afghanistan
Major Brent Taylor was hailed as a true “citizen soldier,” serving both the community of North Ogden and deploying with the Utah National Guard.
U.S. Reimposes Sanctions Expected To Cripple Iranian Economy
At midnight, the Trump administration reimposes sanctions that were lifted under the Iran nuclear deal. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group about the likely impact.
Israeli Leaders Come To President Trump’s Defense On Questions Of Anti-Semitism
After the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Israel’s right-wing leaders have defended President Trump against charges that his rhetoric encourages anti-Semitism.
Despite Calls For Cease-Fire, Saudi Arabia Continues Attacks On Yemen
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Ben Hubbard of The New York Times about Saudi Arabia’s involvement in Yemen and how the killing of journalist of Jamal Khashoggi is impacting that.
U.S. Soldier Killed, Another Wounded In Afghan ‘Insider Attack’
This is the third American soldier killed by an Afghan counterpart this year. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says Afghan forces are making their vetting more strenuous.
Opinion: Lessons From Bosnia
In his essay this week, NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on his time spent covering the war in Bosnia and what we might learn now.
France Moves To Ban Smartphones In Schools
The French government has banned cellphones in school, fulfilling a promise made by Emmanuel Macron during his presidential campaign. In one middle school, it’s had mixed effects.
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Examination of Islamist moderates
US-Russia relationship recalls cold war, Proof means little in Warren and Khashoggi affairs, Iran’s blacklisting adds to US sanctions stress, Saudi Arabia could stabilize Arab world, Moon administration tried to ease North Korea sanctions too early
“The United States has declared its intention to rescind unilaterally one of the landmark treaties that helped end the Cold War…,” states an editorial. “ ‘Trust but verify’ was the approach taken by the Americans at the time…. It was necessary bec…
Tanzanian Leader Launches Anti-Gay Crackdown, Expects to Round Up Hundreds
“Report them to me,” Paul Makonda, Regional Commissioner of Der Es Salaam urged the public on Monday. Days later he announced a new surveillance squad will begin arresting people next week.
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