France Plans To Put An 'Ecotax' On Nearly All Air Travel
The new tax could bring in some $200 million that would be used to support modes of travel that pollute less — such as trains.
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How Oman Has Become A Key Diplomatic Player In The Middle East
Oman has emerged as a quiet facilitator of dialogue, including between Iran and the U.S. "We always keep a focus not on the negative, but on the positive," says Oman's incoming U.N. ambassador.
Has Mexico Succeeded In Slowing The Flow Of Migrants Trying To Reach The U.S.?
Mexico has significantly increased the number of National Guard forces at its southern border with Guatemala. The question: has it succeeded in slowing the flow of migrants trying to reach the U.S.?
Nicki Minaj Cancels Saudi Arabia Performance, Citing Human Rights Concerns
Following heated criticism from human rights groups, Nicki Minaj has pulled out of a music festival in Saudi Arabia that she was scheduled to headline on July 18.
In One Venezuelan City, People Have Found Low-Cost Entertainment — In A Barbershop
When the going gets tough and entertainment becomes too pricey to afford, Venezuelans go to the barbershop. They are entertained by a singing barber and musicians who gather to create great sound.
Diplomatic Spat Continues Between Trump And British Ambassador To Washington
President Trump has renewed his attacks on the British ambassador to the U.S., tweeting that Sir Kim Darroch is "a very stupid guy".
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam Says Extradition Bill Is 'Dead,' But Protesters Press On
The backlash to the bill has prompted the most serious challenge to the Beijing-controlled government of Hong Kong since the former British colony was returned to China in 1997.
The Last VW Beetle Rolls Off The Assembly Line In Mexico This Week
An emblem of the hippie era in America, the car was marketed in the U.S. as adorably uncool. Volkswagen sold the bug with cheeky slogans like "It's ugly, but it gets you there."
Merck Wants To 'Empower' Infertile Women In Africa. Can Music Videos Help?
The songs tell women they are "more than a mother" — then promote the pharmaceutical company's fertility treatment programs. But the music videos raise some concerns.
In Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Legislator Reacts To Latest
Hong Kong's leader says a bill that would have allowed extradition to the Chinese mainland is dead. But the bill was not withdrawn. Steve Inskeep talks to Charles Mok, a pro-democracy lawmaker.