Trump’s Tweets On ‘Caravans’ Crossing The Border, Annotated
NPR fact-checked the president’s claims on Twitter that “caravans” of people are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to take advantage of DACA, and that Mexico could stop the inflow.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies At Age 81
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist and former wife of late South African President Nelson Mandela, has died.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies At 81
The South African icon, who married Nelson Mandela before his imprisonment, long symbolized the struggle against apartheid. In her later years, she was linked to multiple controversies.
Mexico’s Foreign Minister Cites ‘Facts’ After Trump Slams Mexico Over Migration
Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray Caso is rejecting claims that his country allows “caravans” of migrants to pass into the U.S.
Ethiopia Bans All Foreign Adoptions
The move was sparked by the death of an Ethiopian girl at the hands of her adoptive parents in Seattle. Critics say the new policy may mean more Ethiopian children living in the streets.
Trade Dispute: China Retaliates By Slapping Tariffs On U.S. Products
China has raised tariffs on a number of U.S. products as a retaliatory measure after the U.S. announced its own tariffs.
State Department Freezes $200 Million Promised For Syria Fund
The State Department is holding back on the money for recovery funds for Syria. It was promised by departing Secretary of State Tillerson, and was to go to areas controlled by U.S.-backed rebels.
China Hits Back On Trade Dispute, Slapping Tariffs On 128 U.S. Products
Agricultural products such as wine, nuts and frozen pork are on the list for tariffs up to 25 percent. China’s move follows a similar one imposed by the U.S. last month on steel and aluminum.
Despite Soft Rhetoric, Trump Administration Draws Hard Line On Russia
Foreign tensions have escalated after the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in the U.K. NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks about the diplomatic tit for tat with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst.
A ‘Ragged School’ Gives U.K. Children A Taste Of Dickensian Destitution
The East End of London was once synonymous with Dickensian squalor. Now it’s prime real estate. A tiny museum in the back streets shows schoolchildren what life was like in the past.
In Photos: Easter Around The World
Images from around the world showcase the diverse ways Christians celebrate the Holy Week and Easter Sunday.
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