Coca-Cola Will Launch Its First-Ever Alcoholic Drink To Compete In Japan
The 125-year-old soft drink giant hopes to tap into the Japanese market for Chu-Hui, a low-alcohol drink that has grown in popularity in recent years.
21 Tech Companies Band Together Against Wildlife Trafficking
The effort involves tech leaders such as Alibaba, Baidu, eBay, Facebook and Instagram who have pledged to try to reduce trafficking across their platforms by 80 percent by 2020.
‘Architecture Is A Backdrop For Life,’ Says 2018 Pritzker Winner Balkrishna Doshi
The Indian architect has been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, known as the Nobel for architects. His buildings reflect an investment in local materials, social change and the environment.
North Korea Indicates It’s Willing To Talk About Denuclearization
South Korea says the North is open to discussing denuclearization with the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to Joel Wit, a former State Department official who has experience negotiating with North Korea.
Fighting Continues In Besieged Syrian Neighborhood Of Ghouta
Despite calls for a cease-fire, there’s been no let up in fighting in the district of eastern Ghouta. A U.N. official reviews what that means for the war and prospects for more civilian casualties.
Tillerson Makes His First Trip To Africa As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Africa and into some political crises in Ethiopia and Kenya. Security and counterterrorism will be high on his agenda in Djibouti, Chad and Nigeria.
EU Officials Consider Imposing Duties On Some 100 U.S. Products
President Trump targeted the European Union in threatening to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to David O’Sullivan, the EU ambassador to Washington.
What You Might Not Realize About The Benefits Of Hand-Washing
Norovirus is that awful ailment that can make you barf and suffer from diarrhea. A new study tries to figure out the best way to stop it.
Civilians Still Trapped In Eastern Ghouta, As Fighting Disrupts Aid Delivery
The first aid convoy in weeks reached the besieged neighborhood on Monday — but had to turn back early. A U.N. official says the plight of besieged civilians is one of the worst crises he’s ever seen.
Why Tillerson pitch of US as soft-power partner will be a hard sell in Africa
For decades, the United States has vaunted the advantages and promise of deeper engagement with Africa, but more often than not the action has failed to match the rhetoric. President George W. Bush introduced his groundbreaking PEPFAR AIDS-response pr…
Oldest-Known Message In A Bottle Found In Australia
In 1866, sailors on a German barque called Paula tossed a gin bottle with a message into waters hundreds of miles off the Australia. It’s just been uncovered on Australia’s Wedge Island.
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