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.
Germany’s political middle falls apart. Will Europe’s center hold?
For decades, the overwhelming majority of German voters stuck loyally to the two centrist parties that have dominated political life since World War II. But familiarity has bred contempt. October regional elections in the states of Bavaria and Hesse h…
For love of strangers: Behind the Jewish legacy of welcoming refugees
“We have Holocaust survivors in our congregation, and so many of us are just a generation or two removed from relatives who went through that experience or were forced to leave their country,” says Maryann Rabovsky, who has served as chairwoman of the …
It’s alive! On Halloween, Frankenreads celebrate 200th anniversary of classic
Carolinn Kuebler says she found the perfect way to celebrate one of her favorite holidays. On Oct. 31, she headed to the haunted halls of … the Library of Congress. Wearing a festive sweater with a bright orange pumpkin on it, the Washington architec…
Syria crisis: Will donor fatigue push refugees back too soon?
Yusra Ajaj is facing a life or death decision. A widowed mother of three, Ms. Ajaj is considering leaving Jordan, the country she has called home since war consumed her homeland and killed her husband in 2013. In April, the United Nations stopped her…
Oman’s guiding hand in a churning Mideast
One of the calmest cities in the Middle East has been very busy of late, acting as a hall of odd fellows. In recent weeks, Muscat, the capital of the tiny Arab state of Oman, has hosted Israel’s prime minister, Iran’s foreign minister for special poli…
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