Russia wrestles with a US-style school massacre in Crimea
Despite Russia’s already rather tough gun regulations, there are also calls to crack down harder. At the end of the day, and as is often the case in the US, there seems to be no clear explanation for why Vladislav Roslyakov, an 18-year-old student at …
Afghans choose ballots over bombs
Millions of people in Afghanistan will cast ballots this Saturday in an election whose outcome matters less than what it says about the Afghan people’s desire for peace and democracy. The Taliban claim credit for killing one well-known candidate and a…
U.N. Syria Envoy Staffan De Mistura Is Stepping Down
De Mistura told the U.N. Security Council he was leaving for “purely personal reasons.” In his final month, he plans to make a major push to try to lay the groundwork for a new constitution in Syria.
Bye, Bye, Beer? Brewers Say They’ve Got A Plan On Climate Change
A scientific paper published this week predicts climate change will send beer prices skyrocketing and drastically reduce the barley crop. It got tons of media attention. But is beer really doomed?
What’s Really Known About Saudi Arabia’s De Facto Ruler?
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is under increased scrutiny as Turkey and other nations accuse the Saudis of having journalist Jamal Khashoggi killed. Salman is said to have no tolerance for critics.
‘Washington Post’ Publishes Jamal Khashoggi’s Last Column
Noel King talks to Karen Attiah, of The Washington Post, about the column which was filed before Khashoggi disappeared. He wrote passionately about the need for a free press in the Arab world.
Meanwhile in … Afghanistan, fans are rejoicing over what’s being called the ‘fairy tale’ success story of the country’s cricket team
Afghanistan, fans are rejoicing over what’s being called the “fairy tale” success story of the country’s cricket team. In the United Arab Emirates last month, at the 2018 Asia Cup cricket tournament, Afghanistan became the talk of the tournament by tr…
Norway Apologizes To Women Who Faced Reprisals For Wartime Relations With Nazis
Women who had relationships with occupying German soldiers faced official retaliation after the war. “For many, this was just a teenage love,” Prime Minister Erna Solberg said.
Ahead Of Presidential Election, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Divides Brazil
Amid rising political tensions, veteran rocker Roger Waters is using his tour to urge Brazilians not to vote for the far-right presidential candidate — prompting confrontations between fans.
Meeting In Brussels, EU and U.K. Are At A Standstill Over Brexit
Noel King talks to Alexander Stubb, an ex-Finnish prime minister, who is in the running to be the next president of the European Commission, which would put him at the center of Brexit negotiations.
Morning News Brief
The Washington Post publishes the last column of a missing Saudi journalist. Voting is underway in 20 states ahead of midterms. Brexit talks between Britain and the EU appear to be at a stalemate.
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