After fall of a dictator, young Gambians push into politics
Abdoulie Ceesay steps out of his shiny white pick-up on a sandy road, quickly followed by his team. On the agenda of this member of Parliament’s visit to Labakoreh, a small Gambian village in his constituency: political reconciliation, development, an…
A prize for dwellings that connect
When architects are asked to design a community from scratch, many start from the premise of a shortage in basic housing. The easy solution is more high-rises, right? People buy into a community as much as they do a set of rooms.
Blacklisted From Syria, A Journalist Says: ‘I Couldn’t Imagine Staying Away
Rania Abouzeid has been covering Syria since 2011 — despite the fact that she’s been called a spy, placed on wanted lists by Syrian intelligence and banned from entering the country.
U.K. Prime Minister Says ‘Highly Likely’ Russia Responsible For Ex-Spy Poisoning
“It is now clear that Mr. Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia,” May told lawmakers in a statement on Monday.
French Fashion Designer Givenchy Dies At 91
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy styled some of the world’s most fashionable women — icons like Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Grace of Monaco. He died at age 91 on Saturday.
Trump’s International Tariffs Spark Fears Of A Trade War
The president’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have strained ties with American trading partners. Rachel Martin talks to Pascal Lamy, former director-general of the World Trade Organization.
Passenger Plane Crashes At Nepal Airport; Dozens Of Injuries Reported
A US-Bangla Airlines jet crashed as it was landing at the main airport in Kathmandu, breaking apart in a nearby field after it veered off the runway
Fishing Boats ‘Going Dark’ Raise Suspicion Of Illegal Catches, Report Says
A new report by the international conservation group Oceana highlights several incidents of fishing vessels switching off their Automatic Identification System beacons in no-take fishing areas.
Bannon Backs Le Pen With A Shared Anti-Establishment Stance
Ousted Trump strategist Steve Bannon was the surprise guest at the French far right’s annual congress this year. But Marine Le Pen will need more than a visit from Bannon to boost her popularity.
Mattis Aims To Curb Iran’s Influence On The Arabian Peninsula
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is in Oman to discuss U.S. efforts to block Iranian arms shipments to Houthi rebels in Yemen. U.S. special forces are fighting al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
Trump Says China Appreciates U.S. Diplomatic Efforts With North Korea
President Trump has tweeted that China has welcomed his diplomatic efforts with North Korea. Rachel Martin talks to Randy Phillips, former chief CIA representative in China.
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