Passenger Plane Crashes At Nepal Airport; Dozens Of Injuries Reported
A US-Bangla Airlines jet crashed as it was landing at the main airport in Kathmandu, breaking apart in a nearby field after it veered off the runway
Fishing Boats ‘Going Dark’ Raise Suspicion Of Illegal Catches, Report Says
A new report by the international conservation group Oceana highlights several incidents of fishing vessels switching off their Automatic Identification System beacons in no-take fishing areas.
Bannon Backs Le Pen With A Shared Anti-Establishment Stance
Ousted Trump strategist Steve Bannon was the surprise guest at the French far right’s annual congress this year. But Marine Le Pen will need more than a visit from Bannon to boost her popularity.
Mattis Aims To Curb Iran’s Influence On The Arabian Peninsula
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is in Oman to discuss U.S. efforts to block Iranian arms shipments to Houthi rebels in Yemen. U.S. special forces are fighting al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
Trump Says China Appreciates U.S. Diplomatic Efforts With North Korea
President Trump has tweeted that China has welcomed his diplomatic efforts with North Korea. Rachel Martin talks to Randy Phillips, former chief CIA representative in China.
Assad-Backed Syrian Forces Split Rebel-Held Ghouta Into 3
The Syrian government and its allies have advanced into eastern Ghouta. Civilians trapped in these ever shrinking areas say they are living in terror of what will happen next.
Tillerson Addresses China’s Growing Investment In Africa
During his trip to Africa, Tillerson will address China’s influence in the region. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with the director of the China Africa Research Initiative, Deborah Brautigam.
At SXSW, London Mayor Sadiq Khan To Touch On Policymakers’ Role In Tech Revolution
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will address this year’s South By Southwest conference in Austin, Texas. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with the mayor about the themes of his speech.
In Dapchi, Mourning After Mass Kidnapping Of Schoolgirls
Last month, 110 school girls were allegedly abducted by the extremist group Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. The attack mirrors the high-profile mass kidnapping of girls from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014.
Diplomacy And Damage Control: Tillerson Tours Africa After Trump’s Comments
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is on a five-country tour of Africa. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Linda Thomas Greenfield, the former assistant secretary for African Affairs, about challenges he’ll face.
Former FARC Rebels Face The Ballot In Colombia Congressional Elections
After signing a peace deal with the Colombian government in 2016, the FARC are running a total of 74 candidates for Senate and House of Representative seats.
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