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Why Hondurans Head North

by Carrie Kahn

Hondurans continue to flee their homeland for a better life up north. Their reasons for leaving include high crime, vicious gangs and few opportunities.

The Future Of U.S.-Saudi Relations

Jamal Khashoggi's killing may have repercussions for Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the kingdom's relationship with the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon talks to New Yorker writer Robin Wright.

Yemen Faces Massive Famine

After years of violence, half the population of Yemen is on the brink of starvation. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sukaina Sharafuddin of Save the Children, who lives and works in Yemen.

Putin Warns Of Nuclear Arms Race

by Lucian Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin says if the U.S. withdraws from the INF Treaty and deploys missiles in Europe, Russia will have to respond by targeting the countries hosting those weapons.

Salvadoran Migrant On Journeying In Caravan

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Cristian, a Salvadoran migrant traveling with a caravan in Mexico toward the U.S., about his journey and President Trump's efforts to limit asylum seekers like him.