Trump Administration Cuts Funds For Palestinian Refugee Aid Program
After angering Palestinians by officially recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Trump administration is now cutting the funding of the U.N. program that aids Palestinian refugees.
Why Thousands Of People Are Leaving Venezuela
The Washington Office on Latin America’s Geoff Ramsey tells NPR’s Melissa Block about the refugee crisis caused by political and economic problems in Venezuela.
Sweden Prepares For Election With Anti-Immigrant Party Poised For Gains
As Sweden prepares for its Sept. 9 general election, the rise of a populist right-wing party has changed the political landscape.
The Policy Priorities Of Pakistan’s New Government
Pakistan’s new prime minister is promising change — to end corruption and pull people out of poverty. But his government first has to save Pakistan’s economy.
Belgian Museum Looks At Country’s History Of Colonialism And Racism
Belgium’s only museum devoted to Central Africa, where Belgium was a colonial power, is being renovated to highlight the deaths of millions of Congolese and the display of others in “human zoos.”
NAFTA And The Auto Industry
Analyst Paul Eisenstein of car industry site The Detroit Bureau speaks with NPR’s Melissa Block about the automotive supply chain and how sweeping changes to NAFTA would affect car makers.
Shootings Put Spotlight On Gun Violence In Toronto
A spike in shootings and gun deaths in Canada has some activists and politicians calling for tougher gun control laws while others want police to be given broader authority to monitor gang activity.
Whatever Happened To … The Guy Who Got Those Teens To Pick Up Trash?
A few months ago, Chris Junior Anaekwe went viral for getting teens to cleaning dirty gutters in his hometown in Nigeria. How is his anti-trash campaign going?
Ex- U.S. Ambassador To Canada: Allies’ Trade Relationship Is At Its Worst
Negotiations over a revamped NAFTA are driving a wedge between the U.S. and Canada. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman about what this means for the longtime allies.
U.S. And Canada To Continue Trade Negotiations
Canada and the U.S. haven’t come to an agreement over a new trade deal. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Gordon Ritchie, a former ambassador for trade negotiations for Canada.
Norman Eisen On Prague’s ‘Last Palace’
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Norman Eisen about his new book, The Last Palace. Eisen lived in a palace in Prague during his tenure as former U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic.
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