Turkey Uses Coup Attempt Anniversary To Justify Continued Crackdown
The Turkish government is using today's anniversary of the failed coup attempt one year ago to continue calls for vigilance and the sweeping purge led by the country's president.
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Malala Yousafzai Turns 20, Travels To Iraq
Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai met with girls victimized by ISIS and encouraged them to overcome violence the way she did. Her trip to Iraq happened as she turned 20.
102 Haitian Migrants Found At Sea
The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 102 Haitians back to Haiti this week. It was the largest interdiction of Haitians at sea this year.
Remembering Liu Xiaobo, Who Fought For Human Rights In China
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Liu Xiaobo and the principles he stood for in China, and wonders how Americans and American institutions will respond to his death.
In Venezuela, Some Government Loyalists Split With President Maduro
Life in Venezuela is getting increasingly difficult under the heavy handed rule of President Nicolas Maduro. Some government loyalists are suffering a change of heart and are splitting with Maduro, but the consequences can be tough.
London Acid Attacks Highlight Growing Problem In Britain
A series of acid attacks in London has highlighted a growing problem in Britain with this form of horrific violence. Two teenage boys were arrested Friday, accused of splashing acid into people's faces in five separate attacks Thursday night across northeast London.
Macron's Strategy For Trump In Paris: Long Handshakes And Military Spectacles
A much-discussed awkward moment at the Notre Dame Cathedral didn't stop the two leaders from grasping each other in an epic handshake Friday.
Turkish Ambassador Highlights How July 15 Coup Stands Out In 'Unfortunate History'
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Serdar Kilic, Turkish ambassador to the U.S., about the response to NPR's interview with Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen and the first-year anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt.
New Russian Ambassador Expected To Take Tough Stance On U.S. Diplomacy
When President Trump met Vladimir Putin during the G-20 summit, they promised to speed up the appointment of new ambassadors to Moscow and Washington. However, the man expected to be the new Russian envoy is no fan of U.S. foreign policy.
Trump Joins French President Macron For Bastille Day Celebration In Paris
President Trump joined French President Emmanuel Macron on a podium in Paris Friday to observe a joint march by French and U.S. troops marking Bastille Day. Despite sharp differences in their polices, the two leaders say they have become friends.