The Complicated History Of The U.S. And The Korean Peninsula
University of Southern California professor David Kang looks back over the past seven decades of history on the Korean Peninsula with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
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A New Era In Cuba? Raul Castro Hands Over Power To Diaz-Canel
Raul Castro, Fidel's younger brother, stepped down Thursday. Marc Frank of Reuters tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about Cubans' reactions to Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, the country's new president.
DEA Adds More Technology To Its Fight Against Heroin
Former Drug Enforcement Administration official Mike Vigil tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro why adding more tech to the battle against Mexican heroin production is unlikely to do much.
With Paint And A Camera, She's Forging A New Artistic Vision Of Africa
The Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh spends an hour and a half decorating her models for photos that celebrate her country's past and present. Her work is now on display at the Museum of Modern Art.
Amnesty International Names Kaepernick Its Ambassador Of Conscience
Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick received Amnesty's top human rights award for his opposition to racial injustice. His "take a knee" campaign during the national anthem likely cost him his job.
Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 92
The queen marked the occasion by attending a star-studded charity concert, surrounded by family. But the party's not over yet — the longest-reigning living monarch celebrates two birthdays a year.
Trump: North Korea's Suspension Of Nuclear Tests Shows 'Progress'
North Korea announced that it will stop nuclear and missile tests and that it plans to close its nuclear test site. President Trump tweeted that it was a sign of "Progress being made for all!"
North Korea Will Suspend Nuclear Tests To Focus On Its Economy
North Korea has agreed to suspend missile tests and close its major nuclear-testing site. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Victor Cha, ex-White House National Security Council director for Asian Affairs
It's Been A Dramatic Week Of Concessions From North Korea
North Korea has agreed to suspend missile tests, close its major nuclear-testing site and to drop demands that the U.S. remove troops from South Korea. It comes ahead of a historic North-South summit.
Reduced U.S. Embassy Staff In Havana Hinders Travel By Cubans
The chilled relations between Cuba and the White House has left the U.S. embassy running on a shoe-string operation. Cubans hoping to travel to the U.S. must now apply in a third country for visas.