‘A Close Personal Relationship’ Under Pressure As Trump Hosts Macron
While President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron share personal chemistry, their bond may tested on issues such as strategy in Syria, the Iran nuclear deal and trade.
News Brief: Senate Panel To Vote On Pompeo Nomination, Nicaragua Protests
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes on Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state. It appears the panel won’t support him. Nicaragua’s president withdraws a welfare overhaul that sparked protests.
Survivors Of Attack On Douma Exiled To Camps In Northern Syria
As international inspectors examined Douma, Syria, the Assad regime is holding firm in its denial of a chemical weapons attack that killed scores of civilians. Survivors are telling their story.
Nicaragua Withdraws Social Security Changes That Sparked Unrest
The president of Nicaragua has recalled a welfare overhaul package that started days of protests. The Nicaraguan Human Rights Office says at least 25 people have been killed in the protests.
Macron To Press Trump On Trade And Iran Nuclear Deal
David Greene talks about the significance of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the U.S. with former French Ambassador to the U.S. Francois Bujon de L’Estang.
Taliban Bombing Targets Afghan Polling Station
A suicide bombing killed more than 50 people at a voter registration center today in Kabul today. Journalist Ahmed Rashid and Michel Martin discuss Afghanistan’s fragile security situation.
Violent Unrest Continues In Nicaragua Over Social Security Reforms
A local human rights group says more than 20 people have been killed, and that the government is to blame.
Suicide Blast Kills Dozens At Voter Registration Center In Kabul
A suicide bomber has targeted a voter registration center in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dozens are dead and more than 100 wounded.
Suicide Bomber Kills 48 At Voting Center In Afghanistan
Dozens attempting to register to vote have been killed in a suicide blast in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. The Islamic State claims responsibility.
Dozens Of Protesters Killed In Nicaragua Following Pension Changes
Human Rights groups are accusing the government of Daniel Ortega of using live rounds to quell the demonstrations. The violence was triggered by an unpopular pension overhaul.
OPCW Team Visits Syria To Probe Chemical Attack Site
A team of inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has visited Douma in Syria to investigate an alleged chemical weapons attack there two weeks ago.
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