Mikheil Saakashvili On McCain’s Legacy In Countering Russia
Since John McCain’s death, NPR has been reflecting on his life and legacy. NPR’s David Greene speaks to one friend, Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of the country of Georgia.
Canadian View Of NAFTA
Canadian negotiators are hopeful that a new trade deal can be struck by Friday. NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with Christophe Bondy, who negotiated the EU trade deal for Canada.
A Giant Python On The Loose Has Rattled Poland
A 16-foot python skin was discovered south of Warsaw in July. Since then, professional and amateur snake hunters have been chasing the elusive python — as laid out by The Wall Street Journal.
In polarized times, praise for McCain becomes grounds for partisan sniping
When Arizona Sen. John McCain died on Saturday, his friend and fellow Republican, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, tweeted out some words of respect and praise for a “great American,” a terrific senator, friend, and mentor.
Off The Coast Of Normandy, Britain And France Are At War Over Scallops
The crews of French and British fishing boats are clashing over the right to harvest scallops from the English Channel.
Canadian Officials Say The Unwinding Of NAFTA Is Not Their Biggest Trade Concern
After reaching a new trade agreement with Mexico, the Trump administration is increasing pressure on Canada. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Rona Ambrose, a member of Canada’s NAFTA Advisory Council.
Intense Trade Talks Between The U.S. And Canada Are Underway
Canada is negotiating with the U.S. on a possible trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico has already agreed to new terms with the U.S.
Why Myanmar must look in the mirror
Not every country has had its identity challenged by the United Nations. Nor had Facebook remove the social media accounts of its most powerful figures for hate speech.
An Afghan woman, on top of the (tallest) mountain
At the summit of Afghanistan’s tallest mountain, the Afghan woman climber can hardly keep hold of her country’s flag in the fierce wind – much less control her unbridled joy at her monumental achievement.
Why Russia isn’t flinching at snowballing US sanctions
Russians have been living with escalating US sanctions for more than four years. For many, it’s become a dismal fact of life, like the Moscow weather. Many things have changed since the United States and its Western allies imposed comprehensive econo…
Russia Prepares 300,000 Troops For Its Largest War Games In Nearly 4 Decades
The exercise known as Vostok-2018 will occur next month and involve more than 1,000 aircraft and the help of Chinese soldiers. The Kremlin says it has not mustered drills on such a scale since 1981.
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