Why Has The Price Of Lemons Doubled In Kenya?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a demand for certain items: from toilet paper to masks. In Kenya, it's lemons.
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News Brief: Postal Concerns, Convention Amid COVID-19, Belarus Protests
House lawmakers are being called back to address postal service changes. The Democrats' convention begins virtually on Monday. And, demonstrators in Belarus demand that the president steps down.
One Week After Election, Belarus Sees Giant Protests Against 'Europe's Last Dictator'
Tens of thousands took to the streets to demand change on Sunday, as incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko defended election results that international observers have decried as illegitimate.
Japanese Cargo Ship Splits In Two Off Mauritius Coast
Crews had already removed thousands of tons of fuel oil from the ship to stave off further harm to the environment. Still, scientists say it's the worst ecological disaster in the country's history.
Peace Talks Between Afghanistan, Taliban Expected To Begin Soon
Negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban to end 40 years of war will begin soon. But some say Afghan officials hope to delay talks until there's a new administration in Washington.
An Update On Ongoing Protests In Belarus
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Dan Peleschuk about the protests in Belarus, where he found himself briefly detained.
Japanese Residents Concerned About COVID-19 At Okinawa U.S. Military Base
COVID-19 cases among U.S. military personnel on the Japanese island of Okinawa have caused tensions with local residents. A public outcry has caused the military to make some minor concessions.
Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government
A sweeping plan to rid the country of immigrant-heavy areas officially designated as "ghettos" is being challenged by residents, as Denmark also begins to grapple with broader questions about racism.
Untangling Lebanese Politics
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Maha Yahya, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center, about the challenges of dismantling Lebanon's entrenched political system.
How Kamala Harris' Father's Jamaican Hometown Is Celebrating
Sen. Kamala Harris' father immigrated from Jamaica to the United States in 1961. Now, Jamaicans from his hometown are celebrating that she has been chosen as Joe Biden's running mate.