In Ireland’s abortion debate, a struggle to correct past paternalism?
When Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced a referendum that could relax one of the most restrictive regimes for abortion in Europe, his nod to women’s rights was clear. The announcement came in the months following the #MeToo movement that swep…
In Europe, it is both easier and harder to get an abortion than in US
Now that could change, as Irish citizens vote in a referendum on May 25 to repeal the article of their Constitution (known simply as the Eighth Amendment) that bans abortion unless a woman’s life is at risk. If a majority of Irish vote “yes” to repeal…
Why Trump cancelled N. Korea summit: Three questions
President Trump’s abrupt decision to cancel his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was surprising and predictable at the same time. The withdrawal was surprising, if only because Mr. Trump had seemed so invested in it, from the momen…
A new unity on solutions for climate change
Is the political climate over climate change finally changing for the better in Washington? Perhaps, if you listen to the buzz about a bipartisan effort in Congress to take action on carbon emissions from the use of coal, oil, and natural gas. In Feb…
NOAA Expects Hurricane Season For 2018 To Be Near Or Above Normal
After a devastating 2017 hurricane season, the Atlantic isn’t likely to get a break this year, NOAA says. The agency predicts 10 to 16 named storms this season, including up to four major hurricanes.
Family Suicide Attacks: Indonesia Must Deradicalize Mothers And Kids Too
Following the attacks in East Java, we may not see family suicide bombers again. But they serve as a useful wake-up call to seriously evaluate deradicalization programs.
Mike Pompeo Reads Out Loud Trump’s Letter Canceling U.S.-North Korea Summit
The secretary of state was on Capitol Hill this morning for a Senate hearing and he read the letter. Pompeo said North Korea hadn’t responded to recent U.S. queries about logistics for the summit.
There Was A Lot Invested In U.S.-North Korea Summit. What Happened?
There was a place, date, commemorative coins. Now the whole thing is off. NPR’s Rachel Martin discusses with White House correspondent Scott Horsley and State Department correspondent Michele Kelemen.
North Korea Expert Reacts to Trump’s Cancellation Of Summit
Morning Edition talks to North Korea expert Joel Wit of the Stimson Center about President Trump’s decision to cancel a proposed summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump Cancels U.S.-North Korea Summit
President Trump has cancelled his proposed meeting with the leader of North Korea. It happened the same morning that North Korea made a very public showing of destroying its nuclear test site.
Investigators Say Missile That Downed MH17 Came From Russian Military
The plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people aboard. Russia has denied involvement.
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