New Zealand Will Provide Paid Leave To Domestic Violence Survivors
The country has a high rate of domestic violence, and it's one of the first places to pass a law granting paid leave to survivors.
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Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina's Story Reveals Pro-Putin Views In The U.S.
Washington Post investigative journalist Rosalind Helderman says Butina was welcomed by members of the Christian right and the NRA who had "become intrigued with Putin's Russia."
New Drug Wipes Out Malaria In A Single Dose — But There's One Hitch
Global health activists say it's a big step toward wiping out malaria. But it will be tough to implement in poor countries.
Turkey's State Of Emergency Ends, While Erdogan's Power Grows And 'Purge' Continues
So far, more than 130,000 people have been sacked from the military, police, civil service and academia in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown, known in Turkey as "the purge."
Small Bomb Detonated Near U.S. Embassy In Beijing
Police apprehended a 26-year-old man, whom they say detonated a small, homemade device. There were no reports of injuries other than the suspect.
Huge Flood From Failed Dam In Laos Has Now Spread To Cambodia
The flooding has killed at least 27 people in Laos. In Cambodia, the Sekong River rose to nearly 12 meters (almost 40 feet) on Thursday — a height that flooded 17 villages.
Feminism Gets A New Platform In Argentina
An Argentinian daytime talk show, known for stoking fights among scantily clad cabaret dancers, broke format and suddenly invited nuanced conversations about feminism, sexual harassment and abortion.
U.S. And EU Agree To Remove Trade Barriers
The U.S. and the EU say they've reached a deal that eases trade tensions. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with EU Ambassador David O'Sullivan about what was agreed.
News Brief: Trump And EU Ease Trade Tensions, Family Separation Update
President Trump and the EU Commission's Jean-Claude Juncker said they would work to remove trade barriers between the U.S. and Europe. Also, Emma Platoff of the Texas Tribune on separated families.
Australia's Nine TV To Buy Publisher Fairfax For $3 Billion
The deal would put Nine Entertainment in the driver's seat and subsume the Fairfax brand, publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald. However, it must still meet shareholder and regulatory approval.