One man who fled his country in the face of possible arrest by the nation's strongman, President Alexander Lukashenko, tells NPR the West should insist on new, democratic elections.
The UAE establishes more open diplomatic ties with Israel. A New NPR/Marist poll explores American attitudes towards the presidential candidates. And, Trump's position on funding the USPS evolves.
Some religious gatherings worldwide have turned into coronavirus-spreading events. India is allegedly prosecuting members of an Islamic group, including some Americans, for spreading the virus.
The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute is spilling over into the search for a new head of the World Trade Organization. Candidates for the job are now trying to appeal to both Washington and Beijing.
The U.S. has brokered a deal for formal relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates — a concession to Israel for not going ahead with plans to annex occupied territory.
President Trump brokers the historic agreement. The United Arab Emirates and Israel will move toward bilateral diplomatic relations, and Israel will suspend plans to annex portions of the West Bank.
A court in Madrid is due to rule next month on murder and terrorism charges against an ex-Salvadoran military officer alleged to have played a key role in the 1989 executions of five Spanish priests.
Security forces have clashed with demonstrators since Sunday's election, which is widely viewed as fraudulent. Nearly 7,000 have been arrested. And the opposition candidate fled the country.