U.S. Puts Trade War On Hold While Talking With China, Mnuchin Says
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the U.S. and China have agreed on a trade framework. Steve Inskeep talks to William Zarit, head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Beijing.
Sessions Intervenes In Salvadoran Woman’s Asylum Case
Trump’s administration is moving to limit who can get asylum in the U.S. Attorney General Sessions has intervened in a Carolina woman’s case, questioning whether she and others deserve protection.
Venezuela’s President Wins Boycotted Elections Amid Fraud Charges
Venezuela held a presidential election on Sunday as the country struggles with inflation and food shortages. Preliminary results indicate President Maduro has won a second term.
Palestinians Reflect On Their Losses After Last Week’s Deadly Protests
A Palestinian surgeon failed to convince his brother to stay away from the Gaza border protests. Then in the operating room, he failed to save his wounded brother’s life.
Ebola Outbreak: DRC To Start Vaccination Campaign
Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin an Ebola vaccination campaign Monday. Tarik Jasarevic of the World Health Organization tells NPR’s Don Gonyea about efforts to contain the latest outbreak.
The Case Of The Stolen Succulents
California Fish and Wildlife agents are combating a rash of succulent poaching incidents on the state’s coastline, apparently to satisfy a booming demand for the plants in Korean and Chinese markets.
Saudi Women’s Activists Arrested Ahead Of Driving Ban
For years they fought for the right to drive and an end to their country’s male guardianship system. This week they were taken into custody by authorities.
Bishop Michael Curry’s Royal Wedding Sermon: Full Text Of ‘The Power Of Love’
The presiding bishop of the American Episcopal Church delivered a powerful and emotive sermon to those in attendance and millions more watching across the world on embracing the power of love.
Venezuelans Voters To Decide If President Maduro Gets Another Term
Voters go to the polls Sunday in Venezuela, where there’s runaway inflation and shortages of food and medicine. The opposition is boycotting the vote and President Maduro is expected to win.
China Is A Fast-Growing Presence In The World Of Cinema
China has more movie screens than the U.S. and is expected to exceed all of North America in box-office revenues and audiences by 2020. Its influence was evident at the Cannes Film Festival.
How Does It Feel To Be A Palestinian Growing Up In Gaza?
Nearly 2 million Palestinians are confined to living in Gaza. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Adnan Abu Hasna from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency about the current situation in Gaza.
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