Politics

Maldives extends voting in tense presidential election

September 23, 2018

Voting has been extended as people began queueing in the capital. On some islands, people waited in line on Saturday night.

Britain to EU: 'Engage with us now in seriousness' on Brexit proposals

Reuters

September 22, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May demanded new proposals and respect from European Union leaders on Friday, saying after a summit in Austria that talks had hit an impasse.

Russia-Turkey agreement provides inkling of hope to Syrians in Idlib

PRI's The World

September 21, 2018

The Russian-Turkish agreement to designate a demilitarized zone may have averted an imminent attack on Idlib but many of the Syrians who live there, like Mohammad Hmeidan and his family, are still waiting for a more permanent solution to their displacement.

Politics

New law: US Senate candidates must e-file campaign finance reports

The Center for Public Integrity

September 21, 2018

A Center for Public Integrity investigation found paper filing by Senate candidates led to thousands of data errors.

US Diplomacy

At UN meeting, Trump to put 'America First' approach on display

Reuters

September 21, 2018

Next week at the UN, Trump plans to stay on message, touting his drive to protect US sovereignty before world leaders, some of them worried about America's commitment to the multilateralism that has governed the United Nations since the end of World War II.

Global Politics

Inter-Korean summit produces 'totally unprecedented' results

GlobalPost

September 20, 2018

After three days of talks between the leaders of North and South Korea, spirits are high and promises are many. And South Korean leader Kim Jong-un wants another direct meeting with President Donald Trump.

Climate Change

Hear these voices from the front lines of climate change

PRI's The World

September 19, 2018

What is it like to face climate change where you live? The World spoke to people from all over the globe at the recent Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco to learn how climate change was impacting them, and what they were doing about it.

Music

As Congolese elections near, political art is becoming more dangerous. Just ask Bob Elvis.

GlobalPost

September 19, 2018

Even though President Joseph Kabila has decided not to run in the upcoming elections, his government is still cracking down on opposition activists. Now, it has extended to artists and musicians.

Global Politics

Survey: Despite crisis, most Europeans still welcome refugees

Reuters

September 19, 2018

A majority of Europeans support taking in refugees although many disapprove of how the European Union has handled a record influx of migrants that peaked three years ago, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.

Conflict & Justice

North Korea's Kim agrees to inspections in bid to salvage nuclear talks

Reuters

September 19, 2018

North Korea said on Wednesday it would permanently abolish its key missile facilities in the presence of foreign experts, the latest gesture by leader Kim Jong-un to revive faltering talks with Washington over his country's nuclear program.