New Zealand Eradicates Invasive Mice From Antipodes Islands
In 2013, the government began a program to get rid the rodents from the subantarctic island, which is a World Heritage Site that is home to dozens of unique and endangered species.
China Acknowledges Sale Of Advanced Missile Technology To Pakistan
The technology, described as a “large-scale optical tracking and measurement system” is reportedly for use in testing Pakistani ballistic missiles that can carry multiple warheads.
If Necessary, China Has A Strategic Plan For A Trade War With The U.S.
China says it wants no trade war. But it could retaliate, imposing tariffs on exports from the constituencies of U.S. politicians who support punishing China, ahead of midterm elections.
Yemeni Refugees Cross Gulf Of Aden To Seek Safety In East Africa
Displaced Yemenis talk about the long and difficult escape from Yemn’s civil war, which has led some to the nearby country of Djibouti on the Horn of Africa.
Trump Administration Expected To Announce Tariffs Against China
David Greene talks to Rufus Yerxa president of the National Foreign Trade Council, about the expected announcement of trade action and trade tariffs against China.
Polls Indicate Irish Voters Want To Legalize Abortion
Nearly three years after Ireland voted to legalize same-sex marriage, the country is due to hold another referendum this spring on whether to legalize abortion.
Facing Allegations Of Corruption, Peru’s President Resigns
Peru’s president has resigned after 19 months in office. Facing allegations of corruption and vote buying, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski stepped down a day before the Peruvian congress planned to fire him.
France’s Former President Sarkozy Under ‘Formal Investigation’ In Libya Probe
Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as president from 2008 to 2012 has been under a wide-ranging corruption investigation for years. Earlier this week he was taken into custody for questioning.
Peru’s Embattled President Tenders Resignation On Eve Of Impeachment Vote
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who has been accused of corruption, was hit with the release of video footage this week that appeared to support the allegations.
Israel Acknowledges Having Bombed A Suspected Syrian Nuclear Reactor In 2007
The revelation confirms long-held suspicions that the raid destroyed what Israel believed to be a nuclear reactor. Israeli officials made clear they intend this announcement to send a message to Iran.
Austin bomb saga shows law enforcement’s deep new reach
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