As Border Restrictions Tighten, Some Experts See Migrant Caravans Growing In Size
Mexico has begun allowing members of a mass migrant caravan to cross its border, following violent clashes between the migrants and Mexican police on Friday.
Turkey Continues To Investigate Khashoggi’s Death
Turkey is continuing to investigate the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, amidst widespread skepticism about Saudi Arabia’s explanation of how he was killed.
Turkey’s Role In The Khashoggi Case
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about Turkey’s role in the Khashoggi affair.
Opinion: A President In Praise Of Strongmen And Dictators
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the praise that President Trump heaps on authoritarian leaders.
Saudis Confirm Khashoggi’s Death
Saudi Arabian officials confirmed the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who had been missing for 18 days, in a statement issued Saturday morning local time.
Russian Charged As Money Manager In Disinformation Campaigns
The Justice Department unsealed charges against a Russian woman on Friday who is described as a comptroller in the Russian government’s active measures against the U.S. in the 2018 election.
America’s Global ‘Throne’ Sits Empty, Former Ambassador Says
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Chicago Council on Global Affairs President Ivo Daalder about America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia and its international leadership under President Trump.
Report: UAE Hired American Mercenaries
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to BuzzFeed News reporter Aram Roston about his report that Americans with special forces experience worked as mercenaries for foreign powers.
Saudi Arabia’s Deep Influence In The U.S.
The Trump administration is struggling to find a way to respond to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Part of what’s complicating the situation are extensive Saudi ties to the U.S.
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African leadership should speak out at the UN, US commercial embargo of Cuba should end, Fan Bingbing’s tax practices are not unusual, India’s ties with Russia can survive American interference, Women’s rights are co-opted for their political impact
“It is … disheartening to observe that not even one of the African leaders in attendance [at the 73rd General Assembly of the United Nations] plucked up the courage to speak poignant truths to the superpowers…,” writes Afam Nkemdiche.
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