Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Told Their Homes Must Be Demolished
As Lebanese politicians scapegoat Syrian refugees, the government is ordering some of them to destroy their own makeshift homes.
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A Brief History Of U.S.-Mexican Relations
Commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the history of the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Countries Are Ranked On Everything From Health To Happiness. What's The Point?
Nonprofits and advocacy groups use the rankings as a tool to name and shame countries into improving their policies. But the indexes do have some drawbacks.
Iran Denies U.S. Claim That It Attacked Tankers In Gulf Of Oman
Pointing to a U.S. military video, Trump maintained: "Iran did do it." Meanwhile, the president of the Japanese company operating one of the tankers says he doesn't believe a mine or torpedo was used.
Toronto Raptors Clinch Their First NBA Title, Denying Warriors A 3-Peat
In Game 6 at the Warriors' Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., the Raptors pulled out a 114-110 win in a heart-stopping game that is destined to become an NBA classic.
A Top Hong Kong Adviser Calls For Delay In Extradition Bill To 'Mollify The Public'
The remarks made in a radio interview by Executive Council convener Bernard Chan, who said he underestimated opposition to the bill, come as Hong Kong braces for further protests over the weekend.
Former CENTCOM Chief On Tanker Attacks
NPR's Rachel Martin discusses the attacks on two oil tankers with the former head of the U.S. Central Command, Adm. William Fallon.
Sudanese Opposition Leader Speaks Out Amid Threats
Ever since the government of Sudan violently cracked down on a pro-democracy demonstration, opposition leaders have been in hiding.
Man Accused In New Zealand Mosque Shootings That Killed 51 Pleads Not Guilty
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, who appeared in Christchurch High Court via video link, smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas on charges of terrorism, murder and attempted murder.
News Brief: Tanker Attacks, Foreign Election Influence, Sudan Opposition
The U.S. blamed Iran for attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, while Iran denied responsibility. Also, a bill on foreign election influence and a Sudanese opposition leader speaks from hiding.