Explaining The New Russia Sanctions
NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with Matthew Rojansky of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute about the Trump administration’s new round of economic sanctions against Russian oligarchs and officials.
Lula Defies Order To Turn Himself In
In Brazil, an extraordinary scene is underway. The country’s former president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is defying a judge’s order to turn himself in and start a prison sentence for corruption.
Gaza Protests Continue; At Least 8 Palestinians Killed Friday
There’s been fresh protests and clashes in Gaza, near the border fence with Israel. Gaza officials say Israeli troops killed at least eight Palestinians Friday.
Could You Fight Off Worms? Depends On Your Gut Microbes
Nearly 25 percent of people are infected with worms. New research suggests that gut microbes may be able to help in waging war against the parasites.
A US-China trade war is a lose-lose proposition, The West must bring Russia to the negotiating table, The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s enthusiasm for Pompeo will be brief, The EU should stop appeasing Erdogan, Time to take back control of our personal data
“If [President] Trump were to slap a 25 per cent duty … on US$50 billion worth of Chinese imports, we estimate the direct and first-order impact could be worth 0.1-0.2 percentage point of Chinese GDP,” writes Aidan Yao. “Russia made headlines for al…
Readers write: Blessings from a radio station, hearing from the other side, peaceful unity of the future
Regarding the Feb. 9 Monitor Daily article “ ‘Calls From Home’: How one Kentucky radio station connects inmates and families”: This article speaks to the heart. Recommended: Could you pass a US citizenship test? Regarding the Jan. 9 Monitor Daily ar…
Hungary’s Satirical ‘Two-Tailed Dog’ Party Will Debut In Sunday Elections
Candidates dress up as a chicken, a gorilla and Santa Claus. The satirical party uses humor to defuse fears stirred up by Hungary’s nationalistic government. They promise free beer and eternal life.
Unrest Continues Between Palestinians And Israeli Soldiers In Gaza
Palestinians say Israeli soldiers killed seven people during protests in the Gaza Strip Friday. It caps a week of border protests and clashes in which more than two dozen Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza officials. Israel says it’s tryi…
Brazil’s Lula Da Silva Defies Deadline To Hand Himself Over To Police
The former president remained holed up with his thousands of supporters, far from where authorities ordered him to begin his 12-year prison sentence for corruption Friday evening.
Violent Killings Are On The Rise In London
London police are investigating more murders in the last two months than New York cops. Stabbings are largely fueling the increase, but there have been shootings too.
Is Trump draining the swamp – or is the water rising?
Donald Trump first uttered the rallying cry “drain the swamp!” just three weeks before the 2016 election. Promising to “make our government honest once again,” Candidate Trump unveiled a five-point proposal aimed at reining in the influence of lobbyis…
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