The Complicated History Of The U.S. And The Korean Peninsula
University of Southern California professor David Kang looks back over the past seven decades of history on the Korean Peninsula with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
A New Era In Cuba? Raul Castro Hands Over Power To Diaz-Canel
Raul Castro, Fidel’s younger brother, stepped down Thursday. Marc Frank of Reuters tells NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about Cubans’ reactions to Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, the country’s new president.
First State Visit: Trump Hosts French President Emmanuel Macron
Macron arrives in Washington on Monday. The two leaders are vastly different, separated in age by three decades and also have opposing political beliefs and styles. Yet, they’ve formed a bond.
With Paint And A Camera, She’s Forging A New Artistic Vision Of Africa
The Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh spends an hour and a half decorating her models for photos that celebrate her country’s past and present. Her work is now on display at the Museum of Modern Art.
Amnesty International Names Kaepernick Its Ambassador Of Conscience
Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick received Amnesty’s top human rights award for his opposition to racial injustice. His “take a knee” campaign during the national anthem likely cost him his job.
Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 92
The queen marked the occasion by attending a star-studded charity concert, surrounded by family. But the party’s not over yet — the longest-reigning living monarch celebrates two birthdays a year.
It’s Been A Dramatic Week Of Concessions From North Korea
North Korea has agreed to suspend missile tests, close its major nuclear-testing site and to drop demands that the U.S. remove troops from South Korea. It comes ahead of a historic North-South summit.
Reduced U.S. Embassy Staff In Havana Hinders Travel By Cubans
The chilled relations between Cuba and the White House has left the U.S. embassy running on a shoe-string operation. Cubans hoping to travel to the U.S. must now apply in a third country for visas.
In Maine, It’s A Boom Year When It Comes To Fishing For Baby Eels
Each spring, a few lucky Maine fishermen have the chance to make a lot of money catching baby eels, known as elvers, to sell to eel farms in Asia. This year, the prices are some of the highest ever.
North Korea Will Suspend Nuclear Tests To Focus On Its Economy
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to David Kang, a professor at the University of Southern California, about North Korea’s announcement that it will shut down its nuclear test site and suspend missile tests.
After ISIS Was Driven Out, Syrian City Of Raqqa Remains In Rubble
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Tamer El-Ghobashy, Baghdad bureau chief of The Washington Post about the city of Raqqa, which is still in a state of destruction.
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