The Reaction To Tariffs In China
The tit-for-tat trade war is putting pressure on Chinese President Xi Jinping from inside his own country.
Khaled Hosseini Says A Succinct ‘Sea Prayer’ For A Refugee’s Journey
The novelist known for his epic works about Afghanistan turns his attention to the human impact of the Syrian refugee crisis in a slim, poetic, illustrated book.
European Leaders Talk Brexit In Austria
With just six months to go before Britain leaves the EU, European leaders are meeting in Austria to discuss progress — while the U.K.’s ruling party continues to tear itself apart over the issue.
Polish President Wants U.S. Military Base
Polish President Andrzej Duda went to the White House with a big ask of President Trump: a permanent U.S. military base on Polish soil — named Fort Trump.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Says He Will Visit Seoul
During a third summit between Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s Moon jae-in, Pyongyang also agrees to dismantle missile and nuclear weapons sites if the U.S. takes “corresponding” measures.
In trial for eco-activist’s murder, push for a full picture of justice
The long-awaited criminal trial for the murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres sputtered to a halt before it could begin this week, underscoring the prevalence of violence against environmental defenders and widespread impunity across Latin Ame…
What has changed since Anita Hill? Female senators who were there weigh in
On a weekend in October of 1991, more than 20 million American households watched as Anita Hill testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her. In her testimony, Ms. Hill, a law pro…
Russia Blames Israel For Plane Shot Down By Syria
Russia blamed Israel after Syria downed a Russian reconnaissance plane, killing 15 people. Israel expressed condolences for those killed but in turn blamed Iran and Hezbollah guerrillas.
Protests Continue In Port City In Iraq Over Lack Of Drinking Water And Corruption
Iraq’s port city of Basra is a hub of oil wealth but is poor and angry. Protests have continued for weeks over a lack of drinking water and an excess of political corruption — with some blaming Iran.
Former U.N. Rights Human Rights Chief Outlines The State Of The Geopolitical Climate
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Zeid Raad Al Hussein, who recently stepped down from his post as United Nations human rights chief, about his thoughts on the state of human rights.
How A Trade War Between The U.S. And China Could Impact Consumers
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with David French of the National Retail Federation, about how the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs will affect consumers and the prices they pay.
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