Iraq-U.S. Border Operation
NPR goes with a U.S. general as he tours the remote border of Iraq and Syria, where U.S. troops are shelling ISIS targets and trying to secure Iraq.
Immigration Crisis May End German Chancellor’s Political Career
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s interior minister threatened to resign from the cabinet rather than back down on his demand that a hard line be adopted on migrants who come to Germany seeking asylum.
Papua New Guinea Aims To Redefine Masculinity In A Way That’s Nonviolent
The Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea faces one of the highest rates of intimate partner violence. A question for leaders there is how to stop violence against women. One answer: talk to men.
In El Salvador, Becoming An Evangelical Is A Way Out Of A Gang
Violent criminal gangs in Central America are difficult for youth to escape. But in El Salvador, it looks like active participation in an Evangelical church may be one route out.
Canada Imposes Counter-Tariffs On A Long List Of U.S. Goods
The tariffs went into effect Sunday and are in retaliation for President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Noel King talks to Christophe Bondy, a former trade negotiator for Canada.
Russia Eliminates Spain On Penalty Kicks, 4-3, After A 1-1 Tie
Russia scored a shocking win over Spain Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, and Moscow fans are euphoric. Russia has never made it this far in a World Cup.
Leftist Candidate Is Victorious In Mexico’s Presidential Election
Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador — who campaigned partly on a platform of standing up to President Trump — wins the presidency in a landslide.
Leftist Manuel López Obrador Poised For Landslide In Mexico’s Presidential Vote
Andrés Manuel López Obrador ran on a platform of rooting out corruption, helping the dispossessed and defending Mexico against President Trump.
Migrant Rescue Boat To Dock In Spain After Being Rejected By Italy And Malta
The Open Arms, which rescued 60 migrants off Libya from a faltering dinghy, was denied port by Italy and Malta Saturday. The boat is now set to dock in Barcelona on Wednesday.
Germany In Turmoil Over Migration
The government of Germany is in danger of collapsing because of a disagreement between the prime minister and the interior minister over the issue of migration.
Algeria Strands Thousands Of Migrants In The Sahara
Algeria has abandoned more than 13,000 migrants in the Niger desert in the past 14 months, according to new reports. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with AP reporter Lori Hinnant about their plight.
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