Indonesia Airliner Crashes With 188 Aboard
The Lion Air Boeing 737-800 disappeared from radar over the sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta’s international airport. Indonesian television showed video of an oil slick and a debris field.
Far-Right Jair Bolsonaro Leads As Brazilians Vote
Brazil’s voters cast ballots today in the second round of the nation’s presidential election that could see a far-right candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, elected.
Why Hondurans Head North
Hondurans continue to flee their homeland for a better life up north. Their reasons for leaving include high crime, vicious gangs and few opportunities.
The Future Of U.S.-Saudi Relations
Jamal Khashoggi’s killing may have repercussions for Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and the kingdom’s relationship with the U.S. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to New Yorker writer Robin Wright.
Yemen Faces Massive Famine
After years of violence, half the population of Yemen is on the brink of starvation. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Sukaina Sharafuddin of Save the Children, who lives and works in Yemen.
Russian Trolls Tried To Influence Debate Over NFL Players Kneeling During Anthem
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Andrew Beaton of The Wall Street Journal about Russian twitter bots attempting to sow political discord in America by tweeting about football.
Putin Warns Of Nuclear Arms Race
Russian President Vladimir Putin says if the U.S. withdraws from the INF Treaty and deploys missiles in Europe, Russia will have to respond by targeting the countries hosting those weapons.
Salvadoran Migrant On Journeying In Caravan
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Cristian, a Salvadoran migrant traveling with a caravan in Mexico toward the U.S., about his journey and President Trump’s efforts to limit asylum seekers like him.
Halloween Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Global Disease Costumes
People have been dressing up in costumes inspired by diseases for a long, long time. See if you can ace our quiz.
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