New Zealand Will Provide Paid Leave To Domestic Violence Survivors
The country has a high rate of domestic violence, and it’s one of the first places to pass a law granting paid leave to survivors.
New Drug Wipes Out Malaria In A Single Dose — But There’s One Hitch
Global health activists say it’s a big step toward wiping out malaria. But it will be tough to implement in poor countries.
On the campaign trail, Zimbabweans cautiously test new freedoms
In Zimbabwe, of course, there is good reason to take that seriously. Under former strongman President Robert Mugabe, past elections were marred by brutal abductions and killings, and they often began with these same kinds of dangerous rumblings. “We …
Huge Flood From Failed Dam In Laos Has Now Spread To Cambodia
The flooding has killed at least 27 people in Laos. In Cambodia, the Sekong River rose to nearly 12 meters (almost 40 feet) on Thursday — a height that flooded 17 villages.
Meanwhile in … Portugal, the government is relying on an ancient firefighting technology: goats
Portugal, the government is relying on an ancient firefighting technology: goats. Last year deaths from wildfires in Portugal reached a record high of 106. India, one of the world’s most linguistically diverse countries, 122 languages are officially …
U.S. And EU Agree To Remove Trade Barriers
The U.S. and the EU say they’ve reached a deal that eases trade tensions. NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with EU Ambassador David O’Sullivan about what was agreed.
Feminism Gets A New Platform In Argentina
An Argentinian daytime talk show, known for stoking fights among scantily clad cabaret dancers, broke format and suddenly invited nuanced conversations about feminism, sexual harassment and abortion.
No Injuries From Small Bomb Detonated Near U.S. Embassy In Beijing
The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. local time near the embassy compound in northeast Beijing. Police say they apprehended a 26-year-old suspect who detonated a small, homemade device.
Australia’s Nine TV To Buy Publisher Fairfax For $3 Billion
The deal would put Nine Entertainment in the driver’s seat and subsume the Fairfax brand, publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald. However, it must still meet shareholder and regulatory approval.
Thai Cave Boys Ordained As Buddhist Novices
Eleven boys swapped their lay clothes for saffron-colored robes in a religious rite Wednesday. They’ll spend nine days following Buddhist precepts in honor of the diver who died during their rescue.
U.S. And Europe Take Important Step Away From Confrontation On Trade
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the Trump administration’s newly-announced trade agreement with the European Union.
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