Trump Hits China With Tariffs On $50 Billion Of Goods; China Says It Will Retaliate
After months of threats, U.S. Customs will begin to collect the new tariffs on Chinese imports on July 6. President Trump says he’s targeting China’s technology sector.
North Korean Defector On Human Rights
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with author Sungju Lee, who defected from North Korea, about the current discussion of human rights in denuclearization talks between Pyongyang and Washington.
Opposition Mounts Challenge To Erdogan In Turkey
Turkey’s president called elections to try to solidify his power — and he does dominate the campaign — but others are mounting a significant challenge.
White House To Announce China Tariffs
The White House is expected to announce tariffs on Chinese goods. NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez about the move.
Clues of peace in Afghanistan
After decades of conflict and costly foreign intervention, Afghanistan has a new chance for peace. Both the government and the Taliban have declared unilateral cease-fires to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Crucial to any prospects…
Stephen Hawking’s Voice Will Be Broadcast Into Space
The late scientist’s voice will be “beamed toward the nearest black hole,” his daughter tells the British press. Hawking is being interred at Westminster Abbey on Friday.
Musician Wins $260,000 In Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Who Sabotaged Career
Canadian clarinetist Eric Abramovitz was accepted into a prestigious conservatory — but, a court found, his girlfriend at the time deleted the acceptance email and sent him a fake rejection.
Fears Mount For A Battered Yemen As Assault On Port City Gathers Steam
So far, the fighting has stayed in Hodeidah’s outskirts. But the relative calm isn’t likely to last — and aid groups are desperately calling for its port to stay open for a country already in crisis.
After The Trump-Kim Summit, U.S. And North Korea Appear As Far Apart As Ever
The U.S. and North Korean accounts of the summit show two sides that seem as far apart as ever. In fact, the accounts seem to be about different meetings, writes nonproliferation expert Jeffrey Lewis.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Visits China, Japan, South Korea After Summit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo briefed South Koreans, Japanese and Chinese on Thursday about the outcome of President Trump’s historic meeting in Singapore earlier this week with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
A Look At How North Korea’s Economy Works
At the summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un, Trump indicated U.S. economic sanctions on the country would remain in place. Retired CIA officer William Brown tells NPR’s Ari Shapiro that an end to sanctions is necessary, but insufficient on it…
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