A Temperature Roller Coaster Could Be Coming
Global warming has so far seen a gradual rise in average temperatures. But that may change, with extreme variations. And poor countries could bear the brunt of it.
Venezuelan Migrants Face Hardships In Brazil, But Say It’s Still Better Than What They Left
Venezuela’s economic and social meltdown is fueling an exodus. Tens of thousands of people have made their way to Brazil, some to the heart of the Amazon rain forest. Life is very difficult, but despite the hardships Venezuelan migrants say it’s still …
Armenian Opposition Leader Pauses Protests, With New Hope For Prime Minister Bid
Wednesday began with Nikol Pashinyan’s supporters clogging roadways and plazas across the country, irate that his bid for premier failed. By day’s end, though, a second bid looked on track to succeed.
Africa’s new giving hands
Earlier this year, Africa received an image makeover with the release of the blockbuster superhero movie “Black Panther.” Far from being depicted as backward or poverty stricken, the fictional African country of Wakanda was shown as a technological mar…
As Trump mulls withdrawal from Iran deal, Europe braces for fallout
European leaders fear they are running out of time to convince President Trump not to ditch an international agreement to stall Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The US president must decide by May 12 whether to keep the US in the 2015 agreement, under which …
Twin Suicide Bombings In Northeast Nigeria Kill At Least 28 People
The blasts on Tuesday targeted worshippers at a mosque in the town of Mubi. No group has claimed responsibility, but the attack reportedly bears the hallmarks of Boko Haram militants.
‘Culture Shock Within Their Own Country’: Saudis Come To Grips With Swift Changes
Activities once forbidden — cinema, music, women driving — are now OK. It makes some Saudis nervous. “I talk to younger people, they are happy with it,” says a Saudi woman. “But older people are not.”
U.S. Ends Major Ground Combat In Iraq
The U.S. ground forces commander in Iraq told NPR what it means now that major ground combat against ISIS has been declared over and the focus of the 5,000 troops there moves to training.
Caribbean Immigrants To U.K. Threatened With Deportation
In Britain, some Caribbean immigrants who have been living legally in the U.K. for decades have lost their right to stay in the country. It’s caused calls to rethink British immigration policy.
U.N. Delegation Visits Myanmar
A delegation from the U.N. has returned from Bangladesh and Myanmar where they were looking into the persecution of the Rohingya people. Steve Inskeep speaks with Human Rights Watch’s Kenneth Roth.
Gun Control Advocates To Press Russia Questions During NRA Convention
The National Rifle Association’s ties to Russia have increased pressure on the group in recent months, and opponents are eager to seize on that during the NRA’s annual meeting this week.
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