Israel Launches Major Airstrikes Against Iranian Forces In Syria
The attack, targeting Iran’s elite Quds Force, follows what Israel says was an Iranian missile strike against its forces.
‘I Look Forward’ To Ending My Life, 104-Year-Old Assisted Suicide Advocate Says
Australian scientist David Goodall died Thursday after traveling to Switzerland to end his life. He hoped his story would lead to more countries changing laws surrounding assisted suicide.
Detained In North Korea, 3 Americans Arrive Back To The U.S.
Rachel Martin talks to former White House adviser Victor Cha, who discusses what their release means in terms of the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korea’s leader Jim Jong Un.
In Election Upset, Malaysia’s Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarter Century
Mahathir Mohamad, who previously led Malaysia for more than two decades, has won a surprise victory over Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has been embroiled in a long-running corruption scandal.
Meanwhile, in … South Korea, seniors are finding new life in daytime discos
South Korea, seniors are finding new life in daytime discos. Discos would stand empty during the day, while many seniors complained of boredom and inactivity. Now, seniors can dance during the day at more than 1,000 discos throughout the country.
News Brief: American Detainees Freed, Israel Strikes Targets In Syria
President Trump hailed his diplomacy with North Korea’s leader for winning their freedom. Several countries are fighting in Syria and the conflict there between Israel and Iran has heated up.
Cannes Film Festival Opens Amid #MeToo Movement
The Cannes film festival began this week on the French Riviera. It’s the 71st edition this year. But some things are entirely new, like a phone hotline for victims of sexual harassment.
European Leaders Mull Next Steps After U.S. Pulls Out Of Iran Deal
David Greene talks to Sir Simon Gass, former British Ambassador to Iran, about how the Trump administration’s exit from the Iran nuclear deal impacts Europe.
Simmering Military Conflict Between Israel And Iran Heats Up
David Greene talks to Jane Ferguson, of the PBS NewsHour, about Iran firing 20 rockets into the Golan Heights. Israel responded with its largest-ever attack on Iranian military targets in Syria.
With The U.S. Out Of The Iran Deal, What Happens To Jailed Americans There?
President Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran leaves the fate of Americans held prisoner there uncertain. There could be as many as half a dozen U.S. citizens in Iranian prisons.
‘Pope Cannot Claim He Was Misinformed’: Chilean Abuse Survivor After Vatican Meeting
Francis invited survivors of clergy abuse to the Vatican so he could apologize and listen. Juan Carlos Cruz says he told the pope, “I don’t want this to be a public relations exercise.”
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