Attacks On Foreigners On The Rise In South Africa
Attacks on foreigners and foreign-owned businesses are once again increasing in South Africa. Dozens were killed in similar waves of xenophobia in 2008 and 2015.
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Lawyer Calls For Fate Of Prisoners To Be Included In Syria Peace Talks
Activists say more than 300,000 people have been detained over the course of Syria's civil war. A Syrian lawyer is trying to get the plight of detainees on the agenda at peace talks.
A Postcard From Rio De Janeiro As Brazil Begins Carnival
Friday marks the start of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. We set out to discover if Brazil's tradition of wild street parties and lavish costume parades is actually a form of collective therapy.
A U.S. Commander Works With Iraqi Forces To Fight 'Brutal Enemy' ISIS
As the war against ISIS enters a tough new phase, a visit with Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, the senior American commander in Iraq, shows his coalition troops deeply involved in the fight.
On Tillerson And Kelly Visit, Mexico Seeks 'Clarity' On Immigration Proposals
Just days after the Department of Homeland Security detailed how it will implement President Trump's policies, Mexican officials warned Thursday they would not accept "measures imposed unilaterally."
Amid U.S.-Mexico Strains, Tillerson And Kelly Take On 'Tough Trip'
Talks between Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security chief John Kelly with their Mexican counterparts were intended to smooth out growing tensions between the two countries.
Russian Defense Minister Says His Military Has Tested 162 Weapons In Syria
Sergei Shoigu praised Russia's military prowess in Syria, noting that of 162 weapons tested, 10 performed below expectations. Human rights groups say Russia's campaign has come at a horrific cost.
A Citizens' Petition Calls For A New French President: Barack Obama
He's got "the best resume in the world for the job," according to the "Obama 2017" campaign. They even have a slogan: "Oui on peut!" (That's French for "Yes we can"). Some 27,000 people are on board.
Jordanian Man Deported During First Days Of Trump's Travel Ban
A Jordanian man was one of scores who lawyers say was coerced into giving up his visa at a U.S. airport during the first days of President Trump's travel restrictions. He's back in Amman.
Trump Directs Agencies To Identify How Much Aid The U.S. Gives Mexico
President Trump has directed the heads of all executive departments and agencies to identify all funds given to Mexico. NPR takes a look at the exact amount of those funds and how that figure compares to the cost of building a wall on the southern U.S. border.