The Humanitarian Impact Of Airstrikes
David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the human impact of the alleged chemical attack in Syria and the U.S.-led airstrikes with NPR’s Scott Simon.
Syria Update
The U.S., France and Britain attacked Syria overnight in response to the Assad regime’s alleged chemical weapons attack.
U.N. Security Council Meets Over Syrian Strikes
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the airstrikes in Syria.
Sen. Angus King On Syria
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the airstrikes launched on targets in Syria and the response from lawmakers.
One-Third Of Everest Deaths Are Sherpa Climbers
The job of guiding climbers up the Himalayas has brought money and development to their communities, but little glory for the Sherpas.
Time for an tax overhaul for digital multinationals, Why China and the West diverge sharply on privacy, Understanding Pakistan’s anti-Malala sentiment, The West has struggled to deal decisively with Russia, Winnie Mandela was Africa’s Rosa Parks
“As the recent scandal over Facebook and the company Cambridge Analytica has shown, many companies operating in the new ‘digital economy’ are, essentially, extractive industries,” write Eva Joly and Sorley McCaughey.
Readers write: Author Steve Coll’s work, US and world relations, connections across cultures, the comfort of books
The Feb. 7 CSMonitor.com book review of Steve Coll’s “Directorate S” was excellent. A previous book written by Coll, “Ghost Wars,” was one of the finest ever written. Recommended: Could you pass a US citizenship test?
Russia Calls Syria Strikes ‘Danger To World Peace’ While U.S. Allies Praise Attack
The U.S., U.K. and France launched airstrikes against regime targets in Syria. Assad ally Russia condemned the attacks, saying they were a “brazen act of aggression.” Turkey said it was “appropriate.”
In ‘The Burning Shores,’ Libya Blossoms — Briefly — Before Unraveling
Author Frederic Wehrey’s new book follows the country’s turmoil after the overthrow and death of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Though signs of normalcy have returned, Wehry says there’s still deep trauma.
U.S., Allies Hit Three Syrian Sites Linked To Chemical Weapons Program
President Trump ordered the strikes in response to the suspected chemical weapons attack on April 7 by the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Britain and France also took part.
Gang Rape And Murder Of 8-Year-Old Girl Sparks Outrage Across India
According to the charges, the conspirators’ motive for raping the child was to drive the Muslim family out of the area. Citizens are condemning the crime and encouraging each other to speak out.
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