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.
Sen. Chris Murphy On U.S. Involvement In The War In Yemen
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about his call to end U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s military campaign in Yemen.
Qatar’s Influence Campaign
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Julie Bykowicz of The Wall Street Journal about a novel lobbying strategy employed by Qatar to influence U.S. policies.
Readers write: Influence of ‘Jurassic Park,’ Daily praise, wisteria memories, Americans finding common ground
The June 11 Focus story, “Rise of the ‘Jurassic Park’ generation,” was great! I am a longtime science teacher, and I, too, have seen the profound influence that this movie series has had on my students over the years. Recommended: Could you pass a US…
U.S. Ends Funding Of UN Agency That Supports Palestinian Refugees
“The United States will no longer commit further funding to this irredeemably flawed operation,” the State Department said. It’s a loss of about $300 million in funding for schools and clinics.
Trump Administration Is Cutting Aid To Palestinian Refugees
The Trump administration has been withholding aid to the United Nations’ program for Palestinian refugees. It’s expected to make the cuts final in what could be an attempt to undercut Palestinian positions in any future peace deal.
Russia Plans To Hold Largest War Games In 4 Decades
Russia is preparing for massive war games in September that will include China. The message to the West: we have friends too, including China’s burgeoning military
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