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.
Friedman Of ‘New York Times’ Sorts Through Foreign Policy News
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman about foreign policy, including the latest on a planned summit between North Korea and President Trump.
Surprising Images From Up-And-Coming Photographers
Winners of the Flash Forward competition focus on a beauty pageant for black Brazilians, Somalians coping with drought and transgender fashionistas living under a bridge.
Will Sharp Rhetoric Against Israel From Muslim, Arab Nations Turn Into Action?
Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned Israel’s killing of protesters in Gaza. But it’s unclear how far the Islamic community is willing to go in support of Palestinians.
A Royal Wedding Watch Party
The Royal Family is not the only group celebrating after the big wedding. Thousands of people are holding street parties outside their homes to celebrate the occasion.
Kenya’s Crackdown On Fake News Raises Questions About Press Freedom
The law allows for a fine of up to $50,000, two years of jail time, or both, to be imposed on any person who intentionally publishes false information.
Against The Odds, A Royal Wedding Worth Watching
Normally, royal weddings are like the Oscars: a lot of pomp, but no real surprises. But when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, the TV audience sat up and took notice.
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