Kim Jong Un Pledges To Shut Down Main Nuclear Test Site In May, South Korea Says
North Korea’s leader told South Korea’s president he would invite security experts and journalists to the site. South Korea’s president also spoke with President Trump about a U.S.-North Korea summit.
North, South Koreans Cautiously Greet Historic Summit Between Leaders
North and South Korean leaders met for an historic summit on Friday. The event has been greeted with mixed reactions in both countries.
The journey toward healing in Charlottesville
It sounds like the first line of a bad joke, but it was the start of an insightful conversation Sunday in Charlottesville, Va., which is still grappling with the fallout of August’s white supremacist, pro-Confederacy protests. Into a former church-tur…
Merkel And Trump Meeting Includes Some Strange Moments, But No Tangible Results
Handshakes and cheek kisses from the U.S. president surprised onlookers, but they were the only unanticipated events to happen during Friday’s two-hour talk between the world leaders.
Kremlin Critic Bill Browder On Russian Influence
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Bill Browder, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, about U.S.-Russian relations.
What’s Next After Koreas Summit
The two Korean leaders met yesterday for a summit that yielded a historic joint agreement. It sets the stage for a summit between the U.S. and North Korea.
Venezuelans Fleeing To Brazil And Colombia
People fleeing the chaos in Venezuela have been congregating in camps along the Colombia-Venezuela border. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Geoff Ramsey of Washington Office on Latin America.
Saudis Excited And Nervous About Societal Changes
The dramatic social changes being ordered from the top-down in Saudi Arabia — like allowing music in public or letting women drive — have some Saudis excited but others nervous and confused.
North Korea’s Pledges Are Easier Said Than Done
The leaders of North and South Korea met for a historic summit Friday. NPR’s Scott Simon discusses the meeting with Frank Aum, a North Korea expert with the United States Institute of Peace.
Pompeo Takes Over At State
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent his first full day on the job at a NATO meeting in Brussels. Over the weekend, he heads to Saudi Arabia and Israel.
The Military Doesn’t Advertise It, But U.S. Troops Are All Over Africa
The U.S. military has some 20 missions across the continent. Most are for training African armies, not for combat. But there are risks as U.S. troops venture into the field.
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