Angela Merkel's Party Elects A Successor As She Begins Her Exit From German Politics
On Friday, the Christian Democratic Union chose its general secretary, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, a strong Merkel supporter.
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People Around France React To The Yellow Vest Protests
A rural protester who can't make ends meet and a Parisian store owner have different views of the Yellow Vest protests in France.
Russia Joins OPEC In Agreement To Cut Oil Production By 1.2 Million Barrels A Day
Oil prices jumped higher Friday on news of a deal between OPEC and Russia to cut production. Global oil prices have fallen 30 percent in recent months.
Chinese Government And Media React To Arrest Of Top Huawei Executive
China is reacting to last week's arrest of Meng Wanzhou, a top executive at Huawei, one of the world's largest telecom companies. She was arrested in Canada at the request of the U.S.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Discusses Trade Issues With China
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer about America's trade relationship with China, and what he hopes the tariffs on Chinese goods will accomplish.
'Mary Queen Of Scots' Is A Case Study On How Political, Human Narratives Get Crafted
Stefan Zweig's famous book is as much about its own context as an execution 300 years ago; its archness signals a time capsule, except that the rhetoric around women in power has changed so little.
American University CEU Kicked Out Of Hungary, Says It Will Move To Vienna
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter Griff Witte about how Hungary's president booted an American university from the country.
UNAIDS Report: 9 Million Are Likely HIV Positive And Don't Know It
That's why public health officials are urging people to "know your status." But if they learn they are HIV positive, there isn't always a clear path to treatment.
Oil Prices Jump After OPEC Agrees To Bigger-Than-Expected Production Cut
Ignoring pressure from President Trump to keep the oil flowing, OPEC, Russia and other producers have agreed to cut production. They hope to stem a 30 percent drop in oil prices in recent weeks.
Foreign Wives And Children Of ISIS Are Held In Syria With Uncertain Future
Kurdish officials in northeastern Syria say they are holding 550 foreign women whom they captured after defeating ISIS, as well as about 1,200 foreign children.