Russian Trolling Continued After Election
U.S. citizens continue to be targeted by Russian operatives online. Ajah Hales was contacted by a Facebook page that promised to promote black-owned businesses like hers. She talks with Scott Simon.
Some Economists See A Plus Side In Eliminating Term Limits For China’s Xi Jinping
While this month’s constitutional reform stirred political controversy, some economists say it could have a positive flip side for the global economy.
Follow Up: Did The Computerless Computer Teacher Ever Get A Computer?
The story of the middle school teacher without a computer prompted an outpouring of support. But did he get any laptops?
For St. Patrick’s Day, A True Tale Of 8 Sailors Saved By Guinness
If you’re picking up a glass of Guinness this St. Patrick’s Day, savor it while pondering this story from 1917, when Ireland’s famous stout was cause for true celebration: It saved lives.
Tariffs miss the mark, Protectionism favors powerful nations, Children should not be targeted for taking a stand, Five Star Movement’s win in Italy continues a populist trend, Better avenues needed for reporting sexual harassment
“The cost of The Donald’s policy of imposing heavy import tariffs on steel and aluminium continues to rise, with the resignation of … Gary Cohn, his top economic adviser…,” writes Richard Harris. “Steel and aluminium are poor targets for an Americ…
Readers write: Kindness and justice for victims in Bangladesh, age difference depicted in film, a sport for each country
Kindness and justice for victims in Bangladesh
Debate On Role Of Islam Divides German Government
Members of the Merkel government agree that Muslims belong in Germany but disagree on whether the religion itself does.
White House turnover: the appeal and the risks for Trump
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster is about to lose his White House job. It’s Chief of Staff John Kelly who is on the way out, perhaps as soon as today. As Mr. Trump heads into his second year in office, widespread and conflicting reports about …
After Oxfam’s Sex Scandal: Shocking Revelations, A Scramble For Solutions
In the past few weeks there have been additional reports of sexual misconduct in the aid community — and the start of a tense debate on how to halt such behavior.
How Russians View The Country’s Presidential Election Varies Greatly By Geography
Russia is the biggest country in the world by land mass, so when you ask what Russians think about the presidential election this Sunday, the answers vary greatly by geography.
Saudi Prince May Have Trouble Finding U.S. Investors After Anti-Corruption Campaign
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince began a tour of the U.S. Friday to try and drum up foreign investment. That may be a hard sell after 200 princes and wealthy businessmen were detained at a luxury hotel in Riyadh for three months as part of the prince’s anti…
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