Trump Gets Warm Reception In Saudi Arabia
President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Saturday, the first stop of his first international trip since becoming president. He's getting a warm welcome.
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Journalism Is Deadly In Mexico
Respected Mexican journalist Javier Valdez was murdered this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mexican journalist Javier Garza about the dangers of reporting on gang violence in Mexico.
How The Trump-Russia Scandal Is Playing In Russia
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Julia Ioffe of The Atlantic about how this week's news is being received in Russia, and the state of U.S.-Russia relations.
Sweden Drops Rape Charges Against WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Maddy Savage for the latest in the story that rape charges have been dropped against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Sweden.
Chinese Fighter Jets Buzz U.S. Air Force Plane Over East China Sea
In an intercept that the U.S. Air Force described as "unprofessional," a pair of Chinese fighter jets reportedly came within 150 feet of the American plane over the East China Sea on Wednesday.
The Ripple Effect Of Cuts To U.S. Funds For Overseas Abortion Services
Foreign aid restrictions introduced by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 have been expanded by the Trump administration. They could hinder HIV prevention and the fight against infectious disease.
Report: Trump Told Russians He Fired 'Nut Job' Comey Because Of Investigation
The president reportedly trashed the former FBI director the day after the firing, saying he hoped James Comey's dismissal would ease the growing investigation into Trump associates' ties with Russia.
Michael Flynn's Contradictory Line On Russia
Michael Flynn's contacts with Russia are a key part of the investigation into whether there was collusion during the presidential campaign. Here's the irony: Flynn often described Russia as an enemy.
Iranians Decide Between Centrist Incumbent And Hardliner For President
Iranians voted for president on Friday in a choice between the centrist incumbent and a hardliner. The Supreme Leader casted his vote, too, before the assembled press.
The News Can't Stop, Won't Stop — All This Happened This Week
The avalanche of news since Donald Trump was inaugurated has overshadowed the GOP's domestic agenda, and now the president embarks on his first overseas trip, with potentially big consequences.