Rohingya Militants Massacred Hindus, Amnesty Says: ‘They Were All Slaughtered’
Amnesty International alleges a Rohingya insurgent group killed dozens of villagers last August. Afterward, Myanmar launched a campaign that one U.N. official says bears the “hallmarks of genocide.”
Thanks To AI, A 3rd Person Is Arrested Following A Pop Superstar’s Concert
The man was among some 20,000 people attending a Jacky Cheung concert when he was identified by facial recognition technology powered by artificial intelligence.
If You’re Not Sure What Red Nose Day Is, You’re Not Alone
It’s been around in the U.S. for 3 years. It involves the selling of red noses to fight children’s poverty. And it’s definitely not a joke.
Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison After ‘Act Of Pure Evil’ Acid Attack In U.K.
Berlinah Wallace had been found guilty of flinging sulfuric acid onto a man who had angered her for ending their relationship.
The deft broker behind plans for a Trump-Kim summit
If President Trump’s anticipated summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un actually takes place on June 12, perhaps no one will deserve more credit than a person who prefers not to take credit: President Moon Jae-in of South Korea. The former humans…
Divorce Is Prohibited In The Philippines, But Moves Are Underway To Legalize It
The Philippines is one of only two countries where divorce remains illegal. But a new bill permitting it has passed the House. A recent survey found 53 percent of Filipinos favor allowing divorce.
Echoes Of Cuba? U.S. Employee In China Hit With ‘Sensations Of Sound And Pressure’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said “the medical indications are very similar and entirely consistent” with symptoms reported by American diplomats in Cuba, where there were reports of sonic attacks.
Chances For A U.S.-North Korea Summit Are Less Than 50 Percent, Hill Says
Rachel Martin talks to former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Christopher Hill about the chances of the June 12 meeting between President Trump and North Korea’s leader holding.
In Taiwan, Debate Over History And Censorship As WWII TV Drama Is Canceled
Jiachang’s Heart, inspired by the story of a 17-year-old Taiwanese girl who volunteers as a nurse for the Japanese army, is taken off the air after criticism about its historical portrayal.
Pompeo Gives Iran List Of Demands
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo laid out an aggressive list of demands for Iran this week. Steve Inskeep talks with Trita Parsi of the National Iranian American Council.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen On ZTE Sanctions
Lawmakers spoke out against President Trump’s suggestion to ease sanctions on Chinese telecom company ZTE. Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen talks with NPR’s Rachel Martin.
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