Talks Ease Concerns Over Potential Trade War With China
The U.S. stock market rocketed higher as fears of a possible trade war with China eased. The two countries have begun talks aimed at avoiding tit-for-tat sanctions that could damage both sides.
Not All Kosovar Women Raped During War With Serbia Apply For Compensation
As Kosovo celebrates 10 years since its independence, it’s only now beginning to compensate thousands of Kosovar women who were raped during the 1998-1999 war with Serbia.
Putin Says Deadly Mall Fire In Central Russia Due To ‘Criminal Negligence’
Four people have reportedly been detained for questioning in connection with Sunday’s blaze in Kemerovo, located about 2,000 miles east of Moscow.
Scientists In Africa Wonder If There’s Bias Against Their Research
The problem is, it’s hard to prove. Journals deny it. But some academics say they’ve experienced it firsthand.
Surge In Antibiotics Is A Boon For Superbugs
Despite calls by public health officials to curb the use of antibiotics, the drugs are on a global upswing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
A hawkish new White House tilt, but some also see a glimmer of realism
When John Bolton was asked in a 2016 interview in the highbrow Octavian Report what he considered “the top threat to global order,” the uber-hawk did not quickly respond that it was Iran. Instead, the foreign-policy iconoclast that many would place to…
What The Impact On Russia Will Be After Expulsion Of Diplomats From U.S.
Sixty Russian diplomats are being expelled from the U.S., but what is the real impact? NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Angela Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at Georgetown University.
New players in D.C. scandals: Women who refuse to be shamed
The parallels between President Trump and President Clinton – and their extramarital entanglements – are well-documented. Adult-film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, both of whom claim affairs with Mr. Trump in 2006, refuse…
What the March for Our Lives looked like through the eyes of young reporters
The March for Our Lives in Washington was a major political event, of course, and many people came expressly to make a statement. The Monitor sent a group of us – two college students and three recent college grads – to cover the marches in Washingto…
14 European Countries Expelling Russian Diplomats In Response To Use Of Nerve Agent
European nations are joining the U.S. and Canada in expelling dozens of Russian diplomats. It’s a response to the use of a nerve agent to try to kill a former Russian double agent in the U.K. at the beginning of March.
Russia Plans To Respond To Its Diplomats Being Expelled Across U.S. And Europe
Russian diplomats are being expelled across the U.S. and Europe after Russia allegedly poisoned a former Russian double agent living in the U.K. NPR looks at Russia’s response to the expulsions.
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