Businesswoman Lubna Olayan On How She Shattered The Stereotype Of Saudi Women
One of the most influential business women in the world is from what might seem like an unlikely place — Saudi Arabia. She sat down for a rare interview to discuss what she’s done to get more Saudi women into the work force.
Trump Says He’s Optimistic About Nuclear Deal With North Korea While Criticizing Iran’s
President Trump talked up the potential of a nuclear deal with North Korea even as he trashed the current nuclear deal with Iran. He spoke at a news conference Monday with Nigeria’s president.
Israel’s Prime Minister Levies New Accusations Against Iran Surrounding Nuclear Weapons
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about the latest on the Iran Nuclear deal following comments from Israel’s Prime Minister that the deal was “based on lies.”
Former Intelligence Analyst Weighs In On North Korea’s Promise To Shut Down Nuclear Site
North Korea has agreed to shut down its main nuclear test site called Punggye-ri. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Patrick McEachern, a former intelligence analyst for the State Department.
As Iraq Tries To Deal With Remnants Of ISIS, Wives Of Fighters Sentenced To Life In Prison
An Iraqi court this weekend sentenced more than a dozen women — some with their children in hand — to life in prison because they were married to ISIS fighters. Many of the women are foreigners from Russia.
Looking Back At The U.S. Intervention In Russia 100 Years Ago
Thousands of U.S. troops arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, 100 years ago hoping to influence the course of the civil war that raged in the country after the Bolshevik Revolution.
Why these Muslims are fighting anti-Semitism
Laziza Dalil had butterflies before she took the stage at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in lower Manhattan last week. The answer has many dimensions, said Ms. Dalil, a leader in the Association Mimouna, a coalition of Muslim students who have taken on…
Macron emerges as champion of the liberal world order
With a pair of major foreign policy challenges looming in the coming days – the future of the Iran nuclear deal and the prospect of a trade war between America and its European allies – it’s easy to lose sight of the longer-term goal behind French Pres…
Traveling with Trump as he skipped – and skewered – the press dinner
Two days after comedian Michelle Wolf’s raunchy (and to some, offensive) speech at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Washington is still buzzing about her remarks. By contrast, President Trump’s campaign-style rally in Michigan Saturday night, s…
WATCH: Surfer Rides Record-Breaking, 80-Foot Giant
Rodrigo Koxa tackled the goliath last November, but it wasn’t until Saturday, upon winning biggest wave of the year, that his record was confirmed. Check out the ride and other Big Wave Award winners.
Why Are Gas Prices Up? These Frenemies Get Some Of The Blame
Russia and Saudi Arabia have been longtime adversaries over geopolitics and military operations in the Middle East. Now, they’ve formed a surprising bond that is helping boost oil and gasoline prices.
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