U.K. Prime Minister Says ‘Highly Likely’ Russia Responsible For Ex-Spy Poisoning
“It is now clear that Mr. Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia,” May told lawmakers in a statement on Monday.
French Fashion Designer Givenchy Dies At 91
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy styled some of the world’s most fashionable women — icons like Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Grace of Monaco. He died at age 91 on Saturday.
Trump’s International Tariffs Spark Fears Of A Trade War
The president’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have strained ties with American trading partners. Rachel Martin talks to Pascal Lamy, former director-general of the World Trade Organization.
Passenger Plane Crashes At Nepal Airport; Dozens Of Injuries Reported
A US-Bangla Airlines jet crashed as it was landing at the main airport in Kathmandu, breaking apart in a nearby field after it veered off the runway
Fishing Boats ‘Going Dark’ Raise Suspicion Of Illegal Catches, Report Says
A new report by the international conservation group Oceana highlights several incidents of fishing vessels switching off their Automatic Identification System beacons in no-take fishing areas.
Bannon Backs Le Pen With A Shared Anti-Establishment Stance
Ousted Trump strategist Steve Bannon was the surprise guest at the French far right’s annual congress this year. But Marine Le Pen will need more than a visit from Bannon to boost her popularity.
Mattis Aims To Curb Iran’s Influence On The Arabian Peninsula
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is in Oman to discuss U.S. efforts to block Iranian arms shipments to Houthi rebels in Yemen. U.S. special forces are fighting al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
Trump Says China Appreciates U.S. Diplomatic Efforts With North Korea
President Trump has tweeted that China has welcomed his diplomatic efforts with North Korea. Rachel Martin talks to Randy Phillips, former chief CIA representative in China.
Assad-Backed Syrian Forces Split Rebel-Held Ghouta Into 3
The Syrian government and its allies have advanced into eastern Ghouta. Civilians trapped in these ever shrinking areas say they are living in terror of what will happen next.
Diplomacy And Damage Control: Tillerson Tours Africa After Trump’s Comments
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is on a five-country tour of Africa. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Linda Thomas Greenfield, the former assistant secretary for African Affairs, about challenges he’ll face.
Tillerson Addresses China’s Growing Investment In Africa
During his trip to Africa, Tillerson will address China’s influence in the region. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with the director of the China Africa Research Initiative, Deborah Brautigam.
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