Looking At U.S. Trade With China
President Trump announced tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods. China says it will retaliate. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Dan Ikenson of the libertarian Cato Institute for his reaction.
Finding Justice For Rape In Kenya
Cases of child rape are usually adjudicated by family elders in eastern Kenya. But, with the help of activists, one family is trying to end the practice and force these cases into the judicial system.
A Spy Talks About His Time In Al-Qaida
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with author Aimen Dean about his time with al-Qaida in his new memoir, Nine Lives, My Time as the West’s Top Spy Inside al-Qaeda.
In many ways, Qatar has benefited from its neighbors’ blockade, Qatar’s Arab neighbors should embrace Al Jazeera, Iran’s #MeToo moment begins, To turn plastic pollution awareness into change, we must act, Every one of us should refuse what we can’t reuse
“When the blockade was imposed on Qatar on June 5, 2017, few expected it to last as long as it has,” writes Sultan Barakat. “One year on, what started as an expression of frustration with, and attempt to change, Qatar’s independent foreign policy, has…
Readers write: Understanding thinking in Taiwan, both sides of the issue, women pursuing professions
The April 16 Focus story, “Beijing’s bid to win over young Taiwanese,” gave a very comprehensive account of what is going on in Taiwan, providing the background needed to best understand the thinking of its people. Recommended: Could you pass a US ci…
After Nationwide Strike, Nicaragua Looks No Closer To Bloodshed’s End
For two months, President Daniel Ortega and his supporters have been in a standoff with protesters seeking new elections. Scores have died, students have occupied schools, and peace remains elusive.
Amid legal attack on key health-law provision, uncertainty and uproar
Robin Dake recalls a time when health insurance was financially out of reach for her and her two daughters – with the prospect of premiums of about $900 a month.
Inspector general on Comey: dissecting an error in judgment
Eleven days before the 2016 presidential election, FBI Director James Comey sent a three-paragraph letter to members of Congress announcing that the FBI was reopening its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.
Canadians Angered Over Trade And President Trump’s Comments On Prime Minister Trudeau
Canadians are reeling after President Trump and his advisers launched a new war of words against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canadians fear the damage a full-blown trade war with the U.S. could do to their economy, but say Trudeau shouldn’t back down.
Former National Intelligence Director Discusses Military Exercises With South Korea
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired Adm. Dennis Blair, former director of national intelligence about President Trump’s vow to stop joint military exercises with South Korea.
Colombia Set To Vote In Runoff Presidential Election
Colombians cast ballots Sunday to elect their next president and a right-wing candidate who has promised to overhaul the 2016 peace deal with the FARC guerilla group is well ahead in the polls.
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