The Irony Of A $930 Million Donation To Help Yemen
The money was pledged by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two countries that have fueled the country's humanitarian crisis. Aid groups from Yemen and beyond weigh in.
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China's $50 Billion Tariff Threat Targets U.S. Soybeans, Cars, Whiskey
China listed 106 items it could hit with tariffs, this time including America's biggest export to the country: soybeans.
Central American Migrants Stalled In Southern Mexico
The migrant caravan that prompted President Trump to threaten to kill NAFTA and send U.S. troops to the border is stalled in southern Mexico. Authorities have deported several hundred migrants back to their Central American homes. It's unclear if the rest will continue their journey north.
Estonian President Says She Is More Confident About Trump Administration's Foreign Policy
Estonia's president left Washington, D.C., feeling more reassured about U.S. policy toward Russia. Kersti Kaljulaid says President Trump asked tough questions in his meeting with the Baltic leaders, but also talked about how he expelled 60 Russians in the wake of a nerve agent attack in the U.K.
Canadian Hotel Forgives Guest 17 Years After Flock Of Seagulls Trashed His Room
When Nick Burchill stayed at the Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria, Canada, in 2001, he left the window open and a suitcase full of pepperoni in his room. The birds saw an opportunity.
How A Guatemalan Village's Fortunes Rose And Fell With U.S. Migration And Deportation
Hundreds of people left San Jose Calderas for work opportunities in the U.S. They sent back money that helped the village prosper. Things changed when many of them were deported and had to come back.
Advice To Parachuting Docs: Think Before You Jump Into Poor Countries
There can be unintended consequences when doctors and med students volunteer to improve local health care. A new position paper offers up ethical guidance.
Suffering From Nature Deficit Disorder? Try Forest Bathing
Positive scientific results aside, the idea of shinrin-yoku shouldn't be surprising: Who hasn't felt an inner sense of well-being when walking along a forest trail? asks commentator Marcelo Gleiser.
Impact Of China's New Tariffs Could Be 'Huge' On U.S. Soybean Farmers
Grant Kimberly of the Iowa Soybean Association tells NPR that if long term, the effect of China's proposed tariffs on U.S. soybeans could be "devastating" to American soybean producers.
China Announces New Retaliatory Tariffs
China announced new tariffs on U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese products.