‘Into The Hands Of Soldiers’ Explores How The U.S. Contributed To Chaos In Egypt
New York Times correspondent David Kirkpatrick says the Obama White House watched Arab democracy fall, and now the Trump administration is embracing Egypt’s autocratic president.
German Couple Convicted Of Selling Child On The Darknet
A German woman and her partner have been sentenced to years in prison for repeatedly raping the woman’s young son, who is now 10, then selling him to multiple men online for sex.
Syrian Rocket Scientist Reportedly Assassinated By Israel’s Mossad
Aziz Asbar, who is said to have worked on Syrian rockets and chemical weapons, was killed over the weekend when his car exploded. The New York Times says he was targeted by Israel.
Iran’s Economy Could Take A Big Hit After U.S. Reimposes Sanctions
The U.S. reimposes sanctions it lifted under the nuclear deal with Iran, and tells other countries they could be cut off from U.S. markets if they keep trading with Iran.
In Amsterdam, Even The Tourists Say There Are Too Many Tourists
Fewer than one million people live in Amsterdam, but almost 20 million visit each year. A “night mayor” — and initiatives to address “overtourism” — encourage revelers to treat the city with respect.
Western Fire Crews Get An Assist From Australia And New Zealand
Fires in Washington state, Oregon and Northern California have firefighters overtaxed and needing a break — relief is coming from New Zealand and Australia.
Hong Kong’s ‘McRefugees’ On The Rise Amid Summer Heat
Hundreds in the Chinese territory regularly sleep in 24-hour air conditioned McDonald’s restaurants, but a new survey shows the trend is increasing and is not limited to the homeless.
Threats Fly And Flights Are Grounded Amid Dust-up Between Canada and Saudi Arabia
And one tactless tweet was deleted. Saudi officials removed the post, which seemed to allude to Sept. 11, but that didn’t ease a dispute that erupted after Canada criticized the kingdom last week.
U.S. Restores Economic Sanctions On Iran
The U.S. phased in sanctions on Iran that it had lifted in the nuclear deal. These are meant to signal to other countries that they should stop trading with Iran or risk losing access to U.S. markets.
President Trump’s Special Assistant Weighs In On Iran Sanctions
Victoria Coates, special assistant to the President Trump and acting senior director for the Middle East at the National Security Council, speaks with NPR’s Ari Shapiro about the new sanctions on Iran.
A new life for mother whose daughter was killed in Charlottesville
It’s not easy running a national social justice campaign when you live in a trailer and have to worry about things like a leaky roof.
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