Chemical Weapons Watchdog Backs British Findings On Nerve Agent Attack
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons also noted the poison used against the Skripals “was of high purity.” The U.K. has concluded a state actor — namely, Russia — carried it out.
Should California Winemakers Be Worried About China’s Tariffs?
California produces about 85 percent of American wine, which is worth about $1.5 billion in exports. As of now, China imports little U.S. wine, but it’s one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Douma Is Now Controlled By Syria’s Government, Russia Says
Russia said that as part of the takeover, it will deploy military police in Douma, the scene of a horrifying attack on civilians. Syria and Russia have denied any chemical weapons were used.
Sen. Ben Cardin On Potential Strikes On Syria And Pompeo
Congress has been largely absent from the conversation about whether or not to bomb Syria. NPR’s Noel King talks with Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland about Syria and Mike Pompeo.
Yulia Skripal Issues Statement, Declines Help From Russian Embassy
The 33-year-old daughter of Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal, both of whom were poisoned by a rare nerve agent, also pushed back on public comments made by an outspoken cousin in Russia.
Voices From Syria
Residents of Douma in Syria are evacuating this week after a reported chemical attack. Mahmoud Bwedany was in Douma when Syrian government forces began their assault. Mouaid El Deen left earlier.
Russia’s Military Capabilities
David Greene talks with Pavel Felgenhauer, a Russian military analyst who’s written extensively about the country’s military policies, about Russia’s ability to respond to a U.S. attack in Syria.
Xi Pledges To Crack Down On IP Theft
For years, companies have complained about having trade secrets stolen when they do business in China. This week China’s President Xi Jinping pledged to crack down on abuses.
Killed Palestinian Journalist’s Colleagues And Family Refute Israel’s Hamas Claim
Israel’s defense minister alleged he was an Islamist militant. But the U.S. said Yaser Murtaja, a photojournalist fatally shot at a Gaza border protest, had recently passed a vetting process.
Zuckerberg testimony: a tipping point for new privacy regs?
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologized on privacy issues before. Members of Congress have chastised him before. And, despite all the uproar over a massive leak of personal data from Facebook to a political-advertising firm, the vast majority o…
Speaker Ryan to retire: What that says about the GOP, midterms
Whenever a speaker of the House says he is heading for the exit, it is always about much more than the comings and goings of a single member of Congress. House Speaker Paul Ryan, who announced on Wednesday that he will retire at the end of his term th…
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