Marking Nelson Mandela’s 100th Birthday
The late statesman Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 years old Wednesday. Writers, politicians, and activists are marking the date with readings from a collection of his letters.
Former Equestrian Says She Sprayed Pig’s Blood In Lover’s Home As Revenge For Affair
In May, Lizzie Purbrick discovered her beau, a member of the British Parliament, was cheating. With the help of a butcher, she struck back. Now she’s been sentenced to community service.
Nelson Mandela’s Prison Letters: ‘One Day I Will Be Back At Home’
The late South African leader would have turned 100 on Wednesday. As part of the commemorations, a new book brings together many of the deeply personal letters he wrote during his 27 years in prison.
EU And Japan Sign Trade Agreement That Was 5 Years In The Making
The European Union and Japan signed a trade agreement Tuesday making it much easier to sell goods in each region. With a veiled reference to President Trump’s trade policies, European officials say they’re taking a stand against protectionism.
Why Cash Is King In Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, getting paper currency can be a major problem due to a country-wide shortage. NPR looks at how that’s playing out on the ground, and what it takes for people there to get their hands on cash.
A Look At The Efforts To Monitor A Network Of Twitter Bots Tied To Russia
Following the Trump-Putin summit, NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks to Bret Schafer, a social media analyst at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, about which hashtags and links are trending among Russia-linked Twitter accounts.
How The Spread Of Fake Stories In India Has Led To Violence
In India, fake news can be deadly. About 20 people have been lynched by mobs, amid social media messages of kidnappers on the loose. Police are trying to teach first time smartphone users how to discern fact from fiction online.
‘Washington Post’ Reporter Describes Violent Clashes Happening In Nicaragua
Following another weekend of violence and protests against Nicaragua president Daniel Ortega, NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington Post reporter Joshua Partlow, who was inside a church that was attacked by pro-Ortega forces.
Why Trump’s summit performance rocked Capitol Hill
On Day Two, post-Helsinki summit, President Trump sought to ease the shock and awe over his jaw-dropping disavowal of his own intelligence services, saying he misspoke: He does believe their assessment that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, Mr. Trum…
What The Past Week Means For U.S.-E.U. Relations
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with European Parliament member Elmar Brok about what President Trump’s past week in Europe means for relations between the United States and the European Union going forward.
Sen. Mark Warner Weighs In On Trump’s Remarks On Russian Election Interference
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about Monday’s press conference by Russian President Putin and President Trump, and how they addressed the issue of Russian election interference.
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