Peace waves in East Africa
Abiy Ahmed, the new prime minister of Ethiopia with a PhD in conflict resolution, certainly believes so. In the six months since he took office as Africa’s youngest leader, Dr. Abiy has not only transformed the often-violent ethnic tensions of his own…
Immigrating To The U.S.? Get Ready For A New Gut Microbiome (And Maybe More Pounds)
Hmong immigrants began losing native bacteria in their guts soon after arriving in the U.S., a change linked to more obesity. Eating an American diet plays a role but doesn’t explain everything.
Between migrants and US border, an information gap of many miles
Carlos Palacio, a lanky mechanic in his early 20s, sits on a piece of cardboard on the edge of this Oaxacan town square, hiding from the sun. “Schools are easy recruitment centers for gangs,” he says of his main drive for leaving the mountainous capit…
U.S. Calls For Yemen Cease-Fire
NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with The Intercept reporter, Iona Craig, who’s been covering Yemen for eight years. Craig says peace talks in a major shift in U.S. policy and a cease-fire aren’t likely.
Raqqa: View From The Ground
Just over a year ago, ISIS was pushed out of the Syrian city of Raqqa. Now residents are trying to recover from a brutal military campaign which included house to house fighting and U.S. bombs.
Newsbrief: Current Political Divide And A Call For Cease-Fire In Yemen
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll revealed Americans attitudes toward the current political climate. Also, the Trump administration called for a cease-fire in Yemen.
Divers In Indonesia Find Crashed Airliner’s ‘Black Box’
The flight-data recorder from Lion Air flight JT610, which crashed on Monday with 189 people aboard, could provide insight into the cause of the disaster.
Mexico City Goes Days Without Water During Maintenance Shutdown
It’s hard to find a bucket, pail or plastic receptacle in the city of millions that isn’t full of water. Residents stored water in whatever they could find in preparation for the pipes going dry.
Trump’s Criticisms Of NATO Not Apparent As It Holds Largest War Games Since Cold War
President Trump’s criticisms of NATO are not apparent at the huge exercises being held by the alliance in Norway, where the U.S. military has the largest commitment of forces, and a prominent role.
Chinese Yuan Continues To Tumble In Value Against U.S. Dollar
This makes Chinese goods imported to the U.S. cheaper and offsets the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. At the same time, the stronger dollar makes it harder for U.S. companies to export to China.
What It’s Like To Be On The Blacklist In China’s New Social Credit System
China is piloting a new social credit system, calculated from financial transactions and daily behavior. NPR’s The Indicator learns what it’s like to be on the country’s list of untrustworthy people.
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