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.
Top EU Court Blocks Polish Supreme Court Law Forcing Judges To Retire
Since going into effect in July, nearly a third of Poland’s judges have been ousted. Friday’s ruling orders officials to reinstate justices and raise the mandatory retirement age from 65 back to 70.
Saudi State TV: Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Is Dead
Saudi officials confirmed the death of Khashoggi early Saturday local time. According to a report on state TV, he was killed in a fight that broke out during a visit to the Saudi consulate in Turkey.
Brazil’s election: What’s at stake?
Congressman Jair Bolsonaro had an unexpectedly strong showing in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election earlier this month. How did a veteran politician cast himself as the outsider who could save the country? The Social Liberal Party cand…
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