In ‘Foxtrot,’ A Filmmaker Captures The ‘Bleeding Soul Of Israeli Society’
Samuel Maoz says his latest film was inspired by his experiences as a soldier in the Israeli army. He says Foxtrot deals with the “traumatic circle” his country is trapped in.
110 Schoolgirls Kidnapped In Nigeria
The Nigerian government is under mounting pressure to find 110 school girls who were kidnapped more than a week ago in northeast Nigeria, likely by Boko Haram.
Report Accuses North Korea Of Fueling Syria’s Chemical Weapons Program
A leaked U.N. report gives details on the arms North Korea has sold to Syria, despite sanctions. Scott Simon talks with Bruce Bechtol, a former Korea analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Egyptian Singers Jailed For ‘Inciting Debauchery’
Singers in Egypt have been jailed for things they’ve said, based on reasons like “corrupting public morals.”
8 Killed, 80 Injured In Attacks In Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has allied with Western governments to counter violent extremism and has suffered previous attacks by al-Qaida allies.
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State Department Makes Permanent Staffing Reductions To Embassy In Cuba
Unexplained illnesses afflicting employees of the U.S. embassy in Havana led to the State Department decision to scale back staff and ban personnel’s family members.
Trump’s tariff moves send challenge to the trade status quo
In the United States and overseas, the Trump administration’s new plans to place sizable tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have caused shock and dismay. Critics say such “protectionism” could spark a trade war.
Hong Kong’s ivory ban sparks fresh hope for endangered elephants
Smooth white bracelets, intricate carvings of women in flowing gowns, and majestic horses are among the countless items that are disappearing from shop windows in mainland China as the government implements an ivory trading ban for the world’s largest …
The moral question behind Trump’s plan on metal tariffs
In proposing high tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, President Trump has cited three reasons for his trade protectionism. One is political: It would fulfill a campaign promise to bring back metal-factory jobs. Another is economic: It would reviv…
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