Ceremony In San Francisco Marks The 75th Anniversary Of The Bataan Death March
The Bataan Death March in the Philippines is an oft forgotten part of World War II history, but survivors and advocates are working to change that.
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Syria Overshadows Meeting Of Trump And Xi
NPR's Scott Simon talks to China expert Richard McGregor about this week's meeting between President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping, and China's role in international relations.
VIDEO: Despite The Risks, Morphine Can Offer Hope
Morphine, like other opiates, is controversial. It poses risks. But for some patients, like a man in India who's profiled in a short documentary, the painkiller offers hope.
How Is The Rest Of The World Reacting To The U.S. Strike On Syria?
From Iran to China, from France to Bolivia, see where the world is coming down on the U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base.
At Trump And Xi's Meetings, Uncomfortable Talks Are The Order Of The Day
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to President Trump's Florida resort ends Friday, hours after a U.S. strike on Syria. But that's not the only tough issue confronting the leaders. Here's a rundown.
Trump Can't Bring Back All Those Jobs From China. Here's What He Can Do
Massive tariffs won't help. In fact, one of the most helpful policies for putting manufacturers back to work has nothing to do with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Thai King Signs Military-Backed Constitution
This paves the way for Thailand to hold elections in the coming months, but critics say that rather than promote democracy, the document only solidifies the power of the military.
Kashmir Women Risk Their Lives Aiding Militants Against Indian Army
Some residents of the Indian-administered Kashmir Valley are using more aggressive tactics to thwart Indian security forces: Women are placing themselves, literally, between militants and soldiers.
Trump Welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping At Mar-A-Lago
President Trump welcomes President Xi Jinping of China to his home in Florida on Thursday. It will be Trump's first face-to-face meeting with the Chinese leader after campaigning for two years on the critique that China was ripping off the U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Positions Himself As The Anti-Trump
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with John Pomfret, author of The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom: America and China, 1776 to the Present, about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump and what each country stands to gain.