Retired U.S. General On Shiite Cleric’s Showing In Iraqi Election
Rachel Martin talks to retired Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland about the re-emergence of anti-American political figure Moqtada al-Sadr. MacFarland led U.S. forces against ISIS in Iraq from 2015-2016.
Satellite Photos Show North Korea Razing Nuclear Test Site, Analysts Say
North Korea recently pledged to begin dismantling the Punggye-ri site later this month in front of foreign media, but the security blog 38 North says its destruction is already underway.
Australia’s ‘Man With The Golden Arm’ Retires After Saving 2.4 Million Babies
James Harrison, 81, has a rare antibody that can help treat a condition affecting pregnant women. He’s donated plasma 1,173 times. But now he’s aged out of the donation program.
Fifty years after King’s assassination, the Poor People’s Campaign relaunches
The headquarters of the Poor People’s Campaign of 1968, the sprawling camp on the National Mall lost its chief architect, The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., when he was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn. After a police crackdown on the remaining campers in …
Months After Election, Italy’s Populist Parties Seek More Time To Negotiate Coalition
The two major winners of March’s elections, the far-right League party and anti-establishment 5-Star Movement, have so far failed to compromise. The crux of talks now: Who should be prime minister?
Palestinian Ambassador To The U.S. Discusses New U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem
The United States officially moves its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem Monday. Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the U.S., shares his view on the White House’s recognition of Jerusalem, a disputed city, as Israel’s capital.
In First Election Since Defeat Of ISIS, Iraqis Deliver Surprising Results
Iraqis voted in their first election since the defeat of ISIS. Even though turnout was low, the results were surprising. The sitting prime minister is trailing in third place. Early results suggest the big winner could be the Shiite cleric whose militi…
Why The ZTE Case Is Causing Some In China To Think About Economic Relations With U.S.
President Trump has pledged to help rescue one of China’s top telecommunication firms, which the U.S. Commerce Department has penalized for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea and Iran. The penalties have convinced many Chinese that they can no lon…
White House Reacts To The Killing Of Dozens Of Palestinian Protesters
In the bloodiest day there in years, Gaza officials say Israeli troops killed more than 50 Palestinians during protests along the border with Israel. Israel says it was defending its border from incursions but Palestinians say the dead include several …
Former U.S. Ambassador To Israel Weighs In On Embassy Move To Jerusalem
President Trump makes a significant move Monday, by shifting the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel about the situation.
Iraqis Deliver Surprising Results In First Big Election Since ISIS War
The major winner could be an alliance linked to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, known for leading attacks on U.S. troops after the invasion of Iraq, while Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi loses support.
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