Pompeo Meets Longtime Leader Of Belarus
While Russia eyes a union with the former Soviet Republic of Belarus, the U.S. secretary of state makes a rare visit to Minsk.
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Coronavirus Fears Lead Nurses To Threaten Strike In Hong Kong If Borders Aren't Shut
Hong Kong is dealing with hundreds of suspected cases. Nurses say they'll walk out on Monday if the city doesn't seal its border with China.
As Coronavirus Spreads, U.S. Students In China Scramble To Leave
American schools are advising students to avoid travel to China, and some are working to evacuate students already there. The U.S. issued a "Do Not Travel" advisory for China on Thursday.
Mexico's President May Raffle Off Official Plane — And Mexicans Find It Hilarious
If you're in the market for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, look no further: Mexico's leader has just the plane for you, and he's apparently struggling to find a buyer.
Lawyer For Iranian Students Deported From U.S. Describes Their Plight
NPR's Renee Montagne talks with Attorney Mahsa Khanbabai of the American Immigration Lawyers Association about Iranian students with visas being turned away at the border.
Spread Of Coronavirus Prompts WHO And U.S. Emergency Declarations
The White House has declared a public health emergency and restricted travel from China to control the spread of the new coronavirus.
'A Woman Like Her': Social Media Star Qandeel Baloch's Short Life And Death
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with author Sanam Maher about her new book, "A Woman Like Her." It chronicles the life of Qandeel Baloch, a Pakistani social media star, who was killed by her brother.
Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, Key Figure In Impeachment Trial, Retires
The career diplomat, who served as ambassador to Ukraine, became a key figure in the impeachment of President Trump, was forced out of her post in May.
Hong Kong Health Care Workers Threaten To Strike Over Coronavirus Concerns
Medical staff in Hong Kong are threatening to walk off the job if the city doesn't close its border with China over the new coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. Warns Americans 'Do Not Travel To China' As Coronavirus Infections Surpass SARS
There are now nearly 12,000 cases of coronavirus — far more than the reported number of SARS cases worldwide during a 2003 outbreak.