Fire Engulfs Brazil’s National Museum
A fire has gutted the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, the oldest scientific institution in the country.
Guatemalan President Shuts Down Anti-Corruption Probe
The president of Guatemala is shutting down a U.N.-backed commission investigating corruption, including violations within his own campaign.
Reporter’s Notebook: In Eastern Germany, The Far-Right Has Found A Foothold
German leaders have dismissed the rise of the far-right as an electoral fluke that can be overcome by shifting policies a bit to the right. But if polls are to be believed, the approach isn’t working.
U.S. Cuts $300 Million In Aid To Pakistan; Says It’s Failing To Fight Militants
The cuts were part of a broader suspension in aid to Pakistan announced by the Trump administration earlier this year.
Do Sustainable Certifications For Coffee Really Help Coffee Growers?
A global development research organization study suggests that there’s little data showing whether growers benefit from sustainably certifying their coffee because they are difficult to monitor.
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.
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