Former Defense Secretary Hagel On Risks, Rewards Of Helsinki Meeting
Chuck Hagel weighs in as President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin just days after the Justice Department issued indictments against 12 Russian spies for U.S. election interference.
Ex-Ambassador To Russia Thomas Pickering On Trump-Putin Meeting
As President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland, Thomas Pickering, who was President Clinton’s ambassador to Moscow, tells NPR what he thinks each side is looking to gain.
Despite The End Of China’s One-Child Policy, Births Are Still Lagging
Beijing hoped that by ending its infamous policy restricting women to one child would see a quick turnaround in the number of births. But the old policy has had a lasting impact.
Trump Tweets About U.S.-Russia Relations Ahead Of Summit With Putin
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki. NPR’s Moscow correspondent Lucian Kim previews the summit.
Unrest In Southern Iraq Continues As Government Cuts Internet
Protests have gripped areas in southern Iraq for several days. The government has cut off access to the Internet, making it more difficult to get accurate information.
‘Drop By Drop’: How Poetry Helped The U.S. Military In Afghanistan
From the Rough Translation podcast, the story of an Air Force captain who seemed to hold the key to turning around the Afghan war, and why everything went wrong. ***Language advisory: the phrase “God damn it” appears at 5:05. It has been bleeped.***
Former Ambassador To Russia Bill Burns On What’s At Stake In Helsinki
President Trump is downplaying expectations for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Bill Burns, who was U.S. ambassador to Russia for President George W. Bush, explains which country has more to gain from the meeting.
Democratic Sen. Reed Had Called For Trump To Cancel Putin Meeting
Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, says President Trump should cancel his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of the Justice Department’s indictments of 12 Russian agents for election interference.
News Brief: What Trump And Putin Want From Their Summit, Plus Iraq Protests
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki – why have senators strongly urged Trump not to meet Putin alone? And southern Iraq is in turmoil as protests over jobs and basic services spread.
Elon Musk And British Diver Exchange Harsh Words Over Thai Cave Rescue
British diver Vern Unsworth, who helped rescue 12 boys from a cave in northern Thailand called Musk’s mini-sub a “PR stunt.” The billionaire fired back, called the diver a “pedo guy.”
What To Expect From The Trump-Putin Summit
Thomas Graham was President George W. Bush’s Russia adviser on the National Security Council. NPR’s Michel Martin asks him what President Trump should be asking of Putin when they meet Monday.
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