Why U.S. Military Aid To Ukraine Is So Critical
Military aid to Ukraine is a central part of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But what is that aid and how significant is it?
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BBC Launches Tor Mirror Site To Thwart Media Censorship
The BBC hopes people in countries that have blocked their website, such as China, Iran and Vietnam, could now have unrestricted access to the British news service.
China's Tech Giant Huawei Spans Much Of The Globe Despite U.S. Efforts To Ban It
America's lobbying against the brand has had limited success. Many countries in Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East are continuing their 5G rollout with at least some Huawei equipment.
Spain Moves Dictator Francisco Franco's Remains, After Months Of Legal Battles
The exhumation began Thursday morning. Spain's Supreme Court ruled unanimously last month the government could move Franco's remains from the Valley of the Fallen, where he's been buried since 1975.
Pence Chides NBA, Nike For 'Losing Their Voices' On China
Vice President Mike Pence accused the NBA and Nike of giving in to China with actions that served to censor expressions of support for the Hong Kong protests.
In Thailand, Senior Palace Officials Fired After Ouster Of Royal Consort
A member of the Royal Household Bureau and five members of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's personal bodyguard were fired for "disloyalty" to the crown, just days after the royal consort was banished.
U.K. Police Say 39 Bodies Found In Essex Trailer Are Believed To Be Chinese Nationals
The trailer had arrived from a Belgian port shortly before authorities were called to the scene, and an investigation into possible human smuggling and murder was sparked.
Canada's Justin Trudeau Rejects Coalition In Favor Of Minority Government
The prime minister, whose Liberals lost their parliamentary majority in Monday's vote, says he will lead a minority government. Trudeau vowed to continue his policies despite the election setback.
Situation In Northern Syria Is A Work In Progress, Coates Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Victoria Coates, deputy assistant to the president, about U.S. policy in Syria now that Turkish military offensive is over. NPR's Franco Ordoñez weighs in on the issue.
How Rick Perry Became A Key Figure In The Trump Impeachment Probe
Energy Secretary Rick Perry urged President Trump to make that now-infamous July phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. But what's Perry's connection to Ukraine?