Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Italian Prime Minister Gentiloni
President Trump answers questions from reporters alongside the Italian prime minister at the White House.
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GM Halts Operations In Venezuela After Plant Seizure
The automaker says its only plant in Venezuela was confiscated by public authorities. Details are murky: Multiple employees at the plant tell NPR car dealers were responsible for the plant takeover.
In Departure From Obama Strategy, Mattis Prioritizes Military Cooperation On Egypt Trip
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is stressing efforts against Iran and changing the U.S. tone in the region with visits to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Human Rights are lower on the agenda.
Top Russian Court Bans Jehovah's Witnesses, Claiming 'Extremist Activities'
The country's Supreme Court has ruled that the sect must cease operations and the state will take over its assets. The sect has been subject to arrests, property seizure and bans on its literature.
Australia Plans To Tighten Rules For Citizenship
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has proposed longer wait times, stricter English language requirements and a revamped "Australian values" test.
Where Erdogan's Victory In Turkey Referendum Vote Leaves The Opposition
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with novelist, essayist and activist Elif Safak following the referendum vote in Turkey that expanded the president's powers.
Massive Iceberg Makes A Stop Off Newfoundland Coast
A huge iceberg has run aground just off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. For now, it's made a home in what is known as "iceberg alley," and in photos, appears to dwarf the houses in town.
The Far Right's Marine Le Pen Courts France's Female Voters
The French presidential candidate is portraying herself as a working mom who fights for women, but says she's no feminist. The populist politician is also known for her anti-immigrant stance.
The Truth About Ugly Foods: They're Delicious, Abundant And Good For The Planet
From ugly fish like sea robin to the discarded parts of livestock, like ox cheeks and chicken feet, a new book celebrates repugnant-looking but flavorful foods, and urges us to eat more of them.
Astronaut, Cosmonaut And Stuffed Dog Arrive At International Space Station
It's the first mission to space for American Jack Fischer, who says there is one aspect of space station life that you can't train for on Earth: using a zero-gravity toilet.