World Closely Watching Anti-Government Protests In Jordan
Tax and price hikes in Jordan are shaking the Middle East kingdom and increasing tensions in the country that's a key ally for the U.S.
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U.S. Tariffs On European Steel And Aluminum Lead EU To Open Case With WTO
The European Union opened a case against the United States at the World Trade Organization on Friday. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Chad Bown of the Peterson Institute for International Economics about the mechanics of arbitrating an international trade dispute.
Spain's Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote, Ushering In Socialists
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was voted out of office by an absolute majority of Spain's parliament after a former treasurer of his party was found guilty in a bribery and money-laundering scandal.
What Summit? On North Korean TV, The News Is All About Rice Farming
"There's a big risk for the North Koreans in telegraphing too much to their own people ahead of time," says Martyn Williams, who monitors North Korean TV. "So what they do," he says, "is wait."
U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Are 'Illegal,' EU Trade Commissioner Says
The European Union will take its case to the World Trade Organization. The U.S. tariffs are "pure protectionism," Europe's top trade commissioner said as the measures took effect on Friday.
Nigerian Rapper Goes Viral With His Take On 'This Is America'
Called "This Is Nigeria," the music video by rapper Falz sheds light on the country's most pressing issues, from unemployed youth to unreliable electricity. Here's a handy guide to his references.
On Trade, Trump Administration Likes to Leave Other Countries Guessing
On issues such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and steel and aluminum tariffs, flip-flops and mixed messaging make it hard to discern a coherent U.S. trade policy.
The Spies Have A Leading Role In The North Korea Summit
The CIA is often involved behind the scenes in the run-up to a presidential summit. But U.S. and Korean spy chiefs are playing an unusually prominent role this time around.
Negotiations Continue For Expected U.S.-North Korea Summit
David Greene talks to Alexander Vershbow, who served in the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, to help make sense of the swirl of negotiations between U.S. and North Korean officials.
U.S.-North Korean Officials Proceed On A Path To Make Summit Happen
A senior North Korean official is expected in Washington, D.C., Friday, carrying a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to President Trump. It's part of the talks over whether Kim and Trump will meet.