Yellow Fever Encroaches Megacities, Straining Global Vaccine Supply
Brazil has launched a massive vaccination campaign to protect against a disease that has killed hundreds of people. But it’s facing huge challenges, including a shortage of the yellow fever vaccine.
Could Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Be Tried As A War Criminal?
With the recent chemical weapon attacks in Syria, some are calling for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried as a war criminal. For a sense of how that might work, NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Alex Whiting, a former prosecutor at the Internation…
Defense Secretary Mattis Addresses The Situation In Syria Before Congress
Following President Trump’s vow on Twitter to attack Syria and the five days since the alleged chemical weapons attack which prompted the move, no attack actions have been taken.
Diplomatic Corps In Moscow Shrinks Just When U.S.-Russia Tensions Are At A High
“Throwing out 60 diplomats is a big blow to the ability of people simply to have discussions on subjects that need to be discussed,” said James Collins, a former U.S. ambassador to Moscow.
As civilian toll climbs in Gaza, focus on Hamas dampens compassion in Israel
Dramatizing their demand for a “Right to Return” to long lost homes, tens of thousands of Gaza Strip residents have mobilized for what were billed as peaceful marches along the Palestinian territory’s heavily fortified border fence with Israel. As bot…
Did Paul Ryan leave them rolling in the aisles?
As a senior leader of his party and second in line to succeed the president, so much of Mr. Ryan’s legacy is now being judged on his legislative wins and losses, or his support, silence, and criticism concerning the behavior of President Trump. A read…
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.
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