How Funny Is The New Africa Correspondent for Trevor Noah's 'Daily Show'?
Comedian Loyiso Madinga delivers politics with a punchline in his segments for the Africa version of the Comedy Central program.
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In Latest Trade Salvo, China Imposes 179 Percent Tariff On U.S. Sorghum
China's Commerce Ministry says the preliminary finding of a two-month anti-dumping investigation found that imports of the U.S. cereal grain have been unfairly subsidized.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Travels To U.S. Amid Scandals At Home
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is traveling to the U.S. to meet with President Trump. Beyond tensions between the two allies, Abe faces scandals back home.
The Challenges Of Weapons Inspections In Syria
Inspectors haven't yet been to Douma, where the Syrian regime allegedly carried out a chemical attack. Noel King talks with former weapons inspector Jerry Smith, who worked in Syria in 2013.
Russia's Pacific Coast Economy Hurt By Sanctions Against North Korea
Russia's support of U.N. sanctions against North Korea means the country will expel tens of thousands of North Korean migrant laborers. The Russian port city of Vladivostok is one area being impacted.
Latest Outcry Over Violent Crime In London Has A Familiar Ring
A sharp rise in London's violent crime rate earlier this year brought a shower of media attention. But those working with at-risk youth say such spikes have been happening for years.
News Brief: James Comey Talks To NPR, Michael Cohen Investigation, Shinzo Abe Visits U.S.
Former FBI Director James Comey talked with NPR about his actions during the 2016 campaign and his opinions on President Trump. Also, an update on the legal situation of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
China's Quarterly Growth Comes In (Again) At 6.8 Percent
China is hoping for a balance between its desire for an economy based more on consumption while at the same time trying to rein in rapidly increasing household debt.
Romeo & Juliet In Kigali: How A Soap Opera Sought To Change Behavior In Rwanda
How do you convince a generation of people who once slaughtered each other to reconcile? In Rwanda, a team of psychologists, writers and policymakers came up with an unusual idea: a radio soap opera.
Japan's Premier Visits Trump Amid Troubles Both Foreign And Domestic
As he meets the U.S. president at Mar-a-Lago, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is facing roiling political scandals at home, and waning influence abroad.