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Stockholm rejects U.S. demand to end DEI programs in accordance with Trump policy
The Stockholm City Council has rejected the U.S. Embassy’s demands that it comply with the Trump administration’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Read MoreKurdish militant group PKK says it reached ‘historic’ decisions during its congress
In February, the PKK’s jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan, called on his group to convene a congress to dissolve itself and disarm to end the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives since the 1980s.
Read MoreKurdish militant group PKK says it reached ‘historic’ decisions during its congress
In February, the PKK’s jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan, called on his group to convene a congress to dissolve itself and disarm to end the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives since the 1980s.
Read MorePutin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China
Russia celebrated the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II in an annual parade that filled Red Square with military hardware and dozens of foreign leaders. Vladimir Putin once again tied Russia’s past triumphs to today’s war
Read MoreIndia’s U.S. ambassador discusses the escalating conflict with Pakistan
Tensions are escalating between India and Pakistan after both sides exchanged heavy cross-border shelling along the de facto border in Kashmir. We spoke earlier this week with the Pakistani ambassador. To get India’s perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Indian Ambassador
Read MoreAfter two years of civil war, Sudan’s capital is a shell of its former self
It’s been more than two years since civil war exploded in Sudan. By some estimates the conflict has killed as many as 150-thousand people, and displaced millions more. In April, NPR International Correspondent Emmanuel Akinwotu gained rare access to the
Read MoreHow the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Read MoreTrump heads to Saudi Arabia soon, looking for a repeat of his trip in 2017
President Trump says his first trip to Saudi Arabia in 2017 yielded big business deals. We look back to see how things worked out.
Read MoreThe WH says Trump is considering suspending habeas corpus. What would that mean? – ABC News
The WH says Trump is considering suspending habeas corpus. What would that mean? ABC News
Read MoreWhat makes the first U.S.-born pope an ‘unusual’ choice
Pope Leo XIV’s election marks the second straight time the cardinals have selected someone from the Americas, as well as a pontiff who had been a member of a religious order.
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