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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Saudi investments influence reactions to Khashoggi affair, Climate change brings security risks, Countries will have to choose a side in US-China trade war, Israel’s denial of entry to student was unwise, The United States should look to its own democracy
“The new global economy is addicted to Saudi wealth,” writes John McDuling. It has forced Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of giant American bank JPMorgan, to cancel an appearance at an upcoming event in the country…. Other key figures from Silicon …
With Memories Of Dictatorship, Some Brazilians Fear A Hard-Right Turn
Onetime targets of Brazil’s dictatorship are worried that a candidate who openly admires the past military regime is expected to win Sunday’s presidential election.
Brazil Set To Vote In Presidential Run-Off Election That Has Polarized The Nation
Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday for the second round of a presidential election that has riven the nation. The front runner is a far-right candidate who has used misogynistic, racist and homophobic language.
French ‘Spider-Man’ Arrested After Scaling London Skyscraper Without Ropes
A man who has climbed many of the world’s tallest buildings has done it again, this time in London.
Amid 2018 rancor, O’Rourke’s optimism stood out. But can he keep it civil?
It took less than 48 hours last week for Beto O’Rourke to express regret over attacking Ted Cruz, the United States senator he hopes to unseat this year. Grassroots energy, record fundraising hauls, and a Democrat actually being competitive statewide …
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