Syrian Civil War: Parsing Mixed Signals From Trump Administration
President Trump has been giving mixed signals on the U.S. role in Syria. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith about how Trump may respond to the chemical attack.
Is Germany’s bold new law a way to clean up the internet or is it stifling free expression?
It was a seemingly innocuous tweet: The police in the German state of North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) were extending New Year’s greetings to residents. In addition to a missive in German, the department sent their well wishes in French, English, and Arabi…
Syrian Government Accused Of Killing Dozens in Chemical Attack
The reported chemical attack in Syria has killed dozens in the Ghouta region, near the capital Damascus. The Syrian government calls the reports “fabricated.”
Brazil’s Ex-President Lula Surrenders After Standoff
As Brazil reacts to former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s 12-year jail term for corruption, Lula claims it’s a political maneuver to keep him from being re-elected.
Hungarians Turn Out To Vote In Parliamentary Elections
Some election observers say it may be mail-in ballots from new citizens who live outside Hungary that decide whether incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party win Sunday’s election.
Syria Denies Report Of Poison Gas Attack In Eastern Ghouta
Opposition activists and rescuers in Syria say there has been a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta with many casualties. The government of Bashar Assad has denied the allegations.
Palestinian Journalist Fatally Shot While Covering Gaza Protest
Yaser Murtaja was wearing a vest marked “PRESS” when he was hit by Israeli fire along the Gaza-Israel border. The 30-year-old was reportedly one of six reporters wounded during the demonstrations.
Palestinian Journalist Killed In Gaza Protest
While covering the border protest, 30-year-old Palestinian photojournalist Yasser Murtaja was among those shot by Israeli troops in Gaza along the border with Israel.
At Least 3 Killed In Germany Car Attack
Two people were killed today in Muenster, Germany, when a man drove a van into a crowd, before killing himself. Police believe the driver was a German citizen, reportedly mentally ill.
Germany Car Crash Leaves Several Injured
A vehicle crashed into the town Muenster in Germany injuring a number of people.
Several Dead After Car Drives Into Crowd In Germany
In addition to the deaths, the driver injured about 30 people in the western city of Muenster, police say, then killed himself.
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