Denmark Bans The Burqa And Niqab
Danish parliament voted Thursday to prohibit certain garments that cover people's faces in public. Human rights groups say it "violates the rights to freedom of expression and religion."
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The EU Steels For Tariffs
The U.S. rebuffed EU efforts to get an exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs due to take effect at the end of this week. Rachel Martin talks with EU Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan.
Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry
The partial ban went into effect Thursday. Many Germans question whether the ban is an environmental milestone or a political shell game that could end up creating more pollution.
Meeting To Plan A Meeting: North Korea And The U.S.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is continuing meetings with top North Korean official Kim Yong Chol in New York. They're planning for a meeting of their superiors in Singapore.
Pompeo Meets With Top North Korean Official In Hopes Of Reviving Singapore Summit
The secretary of state and Kim Yong Chol met for the second day on Thursday, seeking to salvage a June 12 summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
White House Announces Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum From Key Allies
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday announces that steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico will face tariffs starting at midnight,
Russia's Lavrov Meets With Kim Jong Un, As Pompeo Tries To Salvage Summit
"I highly value the fact that Putin's administration strictly opposes the U.S.' dominance," Kim said, according to Russia's state-run Tass agency.
In Military Name Change, U.S. Pacific Command Becomes U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, speaking in Hawaii, said the largely symbolic change comes "[in] recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific Oceans."
North Korean Official Meets Secretary Of State Pompeo In New York
Rachel Martin talks to Robert Gallucci, who was the chief negotiator during the 1994 North Korean nuclear crisis, about efforts that indicate plans for a proposed summit are back in high gear.
What's Next For The European Union And The Iran Deal
Iran had set Thursday as a deadline for European Union countries to come up with a plan to move forward after the U.S. backed out of a multiple party agreement.