Questions Remain After 80 Killed In Greece Fire
As Greek investigators probe the cause of the recent wildfire near Athens, tragic stories emerge about how the more than 80 victims died.
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations
McCarrick was a globe-trotting Washington power broker, and one of the Vatican’s highest officials. He faces multiple allegations of sexual abuse, misconduct and harassment.
To Focus On Students’ Emotional Well-Being, India Tries ‘Happiness Classes’
This month, Delhi students saw a new course added to their traditionally rigid curriculum. To confront academic pressures linked to India’s high suicide rate, public schools are teaching mindfulness.
Priest Describes Attack On Church In Nicaragua
Vice President Pence is accusing Nicaragua’s leader of waging war against the Catholic Church. We hear from a priest whose parish came under siege.
The Man Putin Wants To Interrogate
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Kyle Parker of the U.S. Helsinki Commission about Vladimir Putin’s attempts to question him and other Americans in return for allowing U.S. authorities to question Russians.
Doubts Remain Over North Korean Denuclearization
The return of possible American GI remains is a hopeful sign from North Korea but Pyongyang continues to produce material needed to produce nuclear weapons.
Mugabe’s Gone, But Zimbabwe Still Has A Serious Cash Shortage
The lack of hard currency is a severe problem for the southern African nation.
‘Democracy For Cambodia Is At Stake’ As Country Heads Into Elections
This Sunday’s elections have been declared a sham by rights groups and Cambodia’s opposition leaders, who’ve called for a boycott. For longtime leader Hun Sen, they’re about cementing his legacy.
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“The press conference following the Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin summit in Helsinki was easily the most unusual one any US president has given since World War II…,” writes Cornelia Meyer. “After lambasting his allies and even putting the EU on top of…
Reader writes: The Monitor and musical history
A few days ago, I was looking at my collection of 33 r.p.m. records and one of them is titled “Ellington at Newport.” This album is the recording of the famous 1956 Newport Jazz Festival. On the back of the album is a note written by album producer Ge…
White Helmet Rescue Workers Stuck In Syria In Danger Of Being Caught
Nearly 100 White Helmet rescue workers were evacuated from southern Syria this week, but many are still stuck. Members of the U.S.-backed group face punishment by the Syrian government as it retakes more territory.
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