Supplies For Those Recovering From Earthquake In Indonesia Are Coming, But Slowly
As recovery from the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami stretches into a second week, more supplies are making their way to the disaster zone. But that doesn’t mean the aid is reaching areas most in need.
The View From Istanbul On Missing Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Reuters Turkey Bureau Chief Dominic Evans about the latest on Turkish officials’ accusation that Saudi Arabia killed a Saudi journalist in its consulate in Turkey.
A New Chinese-Funded Railway In Kenya Sparks Debt-Trap Fears
China has become the biggest lender on the African continent. The Nairobi-to-Mombasa railway is a symbol of Kenya’s ambitions. But critics say China is saddling Kenya with unsustainable debt.
Why Secretary Of State Pompeo’s Latest Trip To Asia Was Remarkable In 2 Ways
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spent the past few days traveling in East Asia. He left Beijing on Monday after visiting Japan, North and South Korea, and China.
Ancient Maya: Astrologists, Farmers … And Salt Entrepreneurs?
Evidence from a site in Belize shows the Maya not only had large-scale salt-producing operations along the coast, they were also using salt to preserve fish for their extensive trade networks.
Vatican’s Meeting Of Bishops Is Overshadowed By Abuse Allegations
The pope opened a three-week gathering of bishops as the Catholic Church deals with new revelations about sex-abuse claims against priests in the U.S., Germany, Chile and elsewhere.
‘False Calm’ Acts As A Record Of Real Life In Patagonia
Argentine writer María Sonia Cristoff wants to be honest: She won’t shape her subjects’ narratives or take control another person’s story. This is both the book’s great strength and great weakness.
Climate Report Warns Of Extreme Weather, Displacement of Millions Without Action
A scientific panel, convened by the U.N., lays out a challenging path to keep the global climate from warming more than 1.5 degrees Celsius — the red line for dangerous consequences.
News Brief: Supreme Court, Pompeo Trip, Missing Saudi Journalist
The confirmation fight is over, Brett Kavanaugh is the newest associate justice. U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo wrapped up his 4th visit to North Korea. And, a Saudi journalist is missing in Turkey.
Brazil’s Far-Right Presidential Candidate Leads But Can’t Avoid A Runoff
Preliminary results show a far-right candidate returned a commanding lead in the first round of the presidential election. He heads to a runoff later this month with the Workers’ Party candidates.
Pompeo Describes Talks With North Korea’s Leader As ‘Productive’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for more than two hours on Sunday. Pompeo cited progress toward an agreement in which North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons.
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