World sees US paying high diplomatic price for Trump’s Iran deal withdrawal
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last January, President Trump insisted that his trademark America First policy “does not mean America alone.”
Guatemala, Following The U.S., Opens Its Own Embassy In Jerusalem
“Guatemala takes a courageous decision,” President Jimmy Morales said. But not everyone was pleased with the Latin American nation’s decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Behind death penalty’s sharp global decline, a shift in attitudes?
When the United Nations was created in 1945, eight countries had abolished the death penalty. “When it comes to the death penalty, the progress the world has witnessed in the past decades is incredible,” says Chiara Sangiorgio, Amnesty’s adviser on th…
Argentina’s cry for help: How the world can respond
Since taking office in December 2015, Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri has undertaken significant economic and political reforms, which have won widespread praise at home and abroad. Now Mr. Macri and his government need support from international…
Wanted in Ohio: Workers who can pass a drug test
Bill Cruciger could easily double the staff of his roofing company, Roof Rite, given how strong the economy is right now. “It’s just mind-blowing how many people we hire who have never pounded a nail before,” says his son, Chris Cruciger, who is gener…
Inspectors Confirm ‘Likely’ Use Of Chlorine As Chemical Weapon In Syria In February
Two cylinders dropped on the rebel-held Syrian city of Saraqeb – sending nearly a dozen people to seek medical help for nausea and other symptoms – had contained chlorine, the OPCW says.
Jailed Malaysian Reformist Anwar Ibrahim Free After Royal Pardon
The release of Anwar, who has served nearly a decade in jail on two separate convictions for sodomy, was less than a week after a stunning election upset by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Sen. Cory Gardner On North Korea Talks
NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado about new doubts about a summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
News Brief: North Korea Summit In Doubt, Primary Results, Net Neutrality
North Korea has threatened to cancel a planned summit with President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, we look at what Tuesday’s congressional primaries mean for elections in November.
The U.S. And The U.K. Royals
Commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and tells NPR’s Rachel Martin about the history of relations between the U.S. and the British royal family.
Companies Face Tough Choice After Trump Pulls Iran Deal
President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement puts the U.S. at odds with some of its closest allies. Companies rushed to do business in Iran when the agreement took effect.
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