Survivors Of Attack On Douma Exiled To Camps In Northern Syria
As international inspectors examined Douma, Syria, the Assad regime is holding firm in its denial of a chemical weapons attack that killed scores of civilians. Survivors are telling their story.
NPR News: News Brief: Senate Panel To Vote On Pompeo Nomination, Nicaragua Protests
News Brief: Senate Panel To Vote On Pompeo Nomination, Nicaragua Protests
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes on Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state. It appears the panel won’t support him. Nicaragua’s president withdraws a welfare overhaul that sparked protests.
NPR News: ‘A Close Personal Relationship’ Under Pressure As Trump Hosts Macron
‘A Close Personal Relationship’ Under Pressure As Trump Hosts Macron
While President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron share personal chemistry, their bond may tested on issues such as strategy in Syria, the Iran nuclear deal and trade.
NPR News: How Does Kim Jong Un Define ‘Denuclearization’?
How Does Kim Jong Un Define ‘Denuclearization’?
Korea expert Jean Lee of the Wilson Center tells Michel Martin Kim Jong Un’s understanding of “denuclearization” of the Korean peninsula may be very different from what President Trump expects.
NPR News: Taliban Bombing Targets Afghan Polling Station
Taliban Bombing Targets Afghan Polling Station
A suicide bombing killed more than 50 people at a voter registration center today in Kabul today. Journalist Ahmed Rashid and Michel Martin discuss Afghanistan’s fragile security situation.
NPR News: Violent Unrest Continues In Nicaragua Over Social Security Reforms
Violent Unrest Continues In Nicaragua Over Social Security Reforms
A local human rights group says more than 20 people have been killed, and that the government is to blame.
NPR News: Suicide Blast Kills Dozens At Voter Registration Center In Kabul
Suicide Blast Kills Dozens At Voter Registration Center In Kabul
A suicide bomber has targeted a voter registration center in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dozens are dead and more than 100 wounded.