British Parliament Member David Lammy Discusses Why He Opposed Trump’s Visit
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Lammy, member of Parliament and Labour Party politician, about President’s Trump visit to the U.K. and his views on U.S.-British relations.
How strong a Europe does US want? In Trump era, that’s still the issue
After President Trump told NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg over a breakfast of eggs and fruit salad Wednesday that Germany is “captive to Russia” for buying Russian energy – even as it relies on America for its security from Russia – German Cha…
Opinion: The Problem With Trump’s Wrecking Ball Approach To NATO
The U.S. president publicly humiliated our most important allies and then said everything was great. We need positive, unifying leadership, writes a former U.S. Army Europe commander.
Is Infant Formula Ever A Good Option In Poor Countries?
The breast milk vs. formula debate made headlines this week with reports of a U.S. effort to block a pro-breastfeeding resolution from the World Health Organization.
What new Mueller indictments say about his direction
For the most part, special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian meddling into the 2016 US presidential election has operated silently and stealthily, like a submarine. Friday was one of those times, as Mr. Mueller and his team indicted 12…
Why this World Cup final is like no other
In the final match of the World Cup on Sunday, soccer powerhouse France will go up against a country that, just 25 years ago, was in the midst of an ethnic war in the Balkans marked by genocide, snipers, and concentration camps. In fact, Croatia wasn’…
British Police Say Source Of Novichok Found In Victim’s Home
The nerve agent that recently killed a woman and left a man hospitalized was discovered in a “small bottle.” It is unclear where it came from and how it got into the man’s house in Amesbury, England.
As news ownership consolidates, will local TV become more partisan?
Until recently, most Americans had likely never heard of Sinclair Broadcast Group. But the conservative network, which is seeking a $3.9 billion merger that would make it the most influential player in local TV, set off alarm bells this spring when it …
In rediscovered reed flute, a soulful link to Jordanian identity
For thousands of years these songs came from the ground in the Levant, given voice by the nay, one of the very first reed flutes. The nay was made from thick reeds that grew wild in the region stretching from Ancient Egypt to Mesopotamia – at the hear…
Where Does The U.S.-U.K. Relationship Stand Now?
There have been diplomatic ups and downs since President Trump landed in the U.K. One hour he’s criticizing the prime minister, next he’s praising her. The divide between the two countries seems big.
Trump Tests The U.S.-U.K.’s ‘Special Relationship’
President Trump is stress testing what is known as the U.S. and U.K’s “special relationship.” Hours after landing he broke protocol, undercut Prime Minister Teresa May and blasted London’s mayor.
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