Mugabe's Gone, But Zimbabwe Still Has A Serious Cash Shortage
The lack of hard currency is a severe problem for the southern African nation.
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Priest Describes Attack On Church In Nicaragua
Vice President Pence is accusing Nicaragua's leader of waging war against the Catholic Church. We hear from a priest whose parish came under siege.
The Man Putin Wants To Interrogate
NPR's Scott Simon asks Kyle Parker of the U.S. Helsinki Commission about Vladimir Putin's attempts to question him and other Americans in return for allowing U.S. authorities to question Russians.
Doubts Remain Over North Korean Denuclearization
The return of possible American GI remains is a hopeful sign from North Korea but Pyongyang continues to produce material needed to produce nuclear weapons.
'Democracy For Cambodia Is At Stake' As Country Heads Into Elections
This Sunday's elections have been declared a sham by rights groups and Cambodia's opposition leaders, who've called for a boycott. For longtime leader Hun Sen, they're about cementing his legacy.
How Economists Fought Back Against Senegal's Septic Cartel
Competition between companies is supposed to keep prices down, but if companies stop competing and start colluding, how do you stop it? In this case economists used text messages and clever design.
Trump Is Open To Visiting Russia If Putin Invites Him, White House Says
Long-distance negotiations continue between Moscow and Washington over the next bilateral meeting following the Helsinki summit this month.
Commander Of Iran's Quds Force: 'We Are Ready' If U.S. Attacks
Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani's remarks follow President Trump's tweet warning Iran to "never, ever" threaten the U.S. or "suffer consequences."
Colombian Drug Traffickers Put A $70,000 Bounty On A Police Dog
Sombra, a 6-year-old German shepherd, sniffed out large amounts of cocaine, angering the criminal organization that hid them. She has been moved away from the group's territory for her safety.
White Helmet Rescue Workers Stuck In Syria In Danger Of Being Caught
Nearly 100 White Helmet rescue workers were evacuated from southern Syria this week, but many are still stuck. Members of the U.S.-backed group face punishment by the Syrian government as it retakes more territory.