Multiple Pedestrians Struck By Van In Toronto
Canadian police say a white van jumped a curb in northern Toronto, plowing into pedestrians — killing nine and injuring 16 others.
With Failing Lungs, Survivor Of Suspected Chemical Attack In Syria Tells Her Story
A survivor of the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria that took place two weeks ago is now at a refugee camp. Her lungs are failing and her children’s future is in doubt.
How The French View Macron’s U.S. Visit With President Trump
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Nicole Bacharan, a researcher at the National Foundation for Political Science in Paris, about how the French view President Macron’s visit with President Trump.
South Korea Stops It’s K-Pop Blast Ahead Of Meeting With The North
For years, South Korea has blasted K-Pop and other propaganda over the border to North Korea, and North Korea is responded with propaganda of its own. In anticipation of talks between leaders of the two countries later this week, South Korea has turned…
Bob Corker’s relationship with President Trump: It’s complicated
Sen. Bob Corker is a bundle of conflicts and contradictions. Last fall, the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee got into a Twitter war with President Trump. Indeed, there’s much to discuss: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Russia, th…
Why a wave of Asian summitry
Less than a year ago, the world’s two most populous nations, India and China, almost went to war. In a tense showdown over disputed land in the Himalayas, their soldiers traded stones and punches. Now, on April 27 and 28, their leaders will meet and …
For South Africa’s students, college means promise – if they can get there
Naledi Thimbela turned that number over in her head again and again. Before she could send in the college application that might get her out of this weathered little town. Before maybe, just maybe, she could become the first person in her family to ge…
‘Numerous’ Pedestrians Hit By Van In Toronto, Police Say
Police say a white van has struck multiple pedestrians in the North York area of the city. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
Britain’s DACA? Children of invited laborers caught in ‘Windrush’ controversy
After World War II, Britain confronted a dual challenge: a shattered infrastructure that needed urgent work and a severe labor shortage. To solve the problem, the British government invited people from from the British Empire and Commonwealth to move …
Edible Oddities: David Bowie-Inspired Menus Reflect His Many Personas
Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke are just two of the characters David Bowie created for himself. The innovator explored music and identity, and his art exhibition inspires chefs and mixologists.
It’s A Boy! Prince William And Duchess Catherine Welcome No. 3
The new prince was born Monday and weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Mother and child are “both doing well,” Kensington Palace announced.
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