» White House and Congress trade insults over Infrastructure
22/05/19 20:07 from Global News
Political drama in Washington as President Trump cuts short a meeting with the Democrats, Who caused mysterious increase in chemical that destroys ozone in the atmosphere ? and why a propaganda song on social media is the latest weapon i...
» UN votes for end to UK control of Chagos Islands
22/05/19 18:09 from Newshour
Britain has said it will stick to its stated plan to hand control over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius once they are no longer needed for defence purposes. The UN earlier passed a resolution demanding it cede control within six months. T...
» The 'Power Struggle' Within The NRA
22/05/19 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
'New York Times' reporter Danny Hakim discusses conflicts within the NRA's leadership, its lawsuit against its advertising and PR company, and what leaked documents reveal about the organization. Also, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews...
» Battle Between White House, Congress Intensifies
22/05/19 17:23 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for May 22nd: President Trump ended an infrastructure meeting with Democrats, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of a cover-up. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department agrees to hand documents related to the Mueller...
» International Edition 1305 EDT - May 22, 2019
22/05/19 14:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.
» Indonesia: Deadly post-election clashes in Jakarta
22/05/19 12:01 from Global News
Police say 6 people killed during protests against re-election of President Joko Widodo. Protests began after official election results showed Mr. Widodo had beaten his long-time rival Prabowo Subianto. Also, voters in Philippines give P...
» American Chamber of Commerce in China speaks out in trade war
22/05/19 11:16 from Newshour
US companies operating in China have expressed increasing concern about possible retaliation following the Trump Administration's trade tariffs. We hear from an adviser to both the Chinese and US governments and a US business owner who r...
» How Do You Trade a Trade War?
22/05/19 06:55 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for May 22nd: How do you trade a trade war? A previously abstract question is becoming more pressing for investors as U.S.-China trade relations fray. The Wall Street Journal's Michael Wursthorn has more. Learn more about yo...
» How Do You Trade a Trade Battle?
22/05/19 06:55 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for May 22nd: How do you trade a trade dispute? A previously abstract question is becoming more pressing for investors as U.S.-China trade relations fray. The Wall Street Journal's Michael Wursthorn has more. Learn more abou...
» International Edition 2330 EDT - May 21, 2019
22/05/19 00:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.
» Is John Bolton trying to drive Trump to war with Iran? – podcast
21/05/19 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Donald Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, was a key architect of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. Now he is stoking tensions with Iran. Julian Borger describes how the standoff could get out of control. Also today: Katharine...
» British PM says one last chance to get Brexit done
21/05/19 20:40 from Global News
Theresa May says MPs will get a vote on whether to hold another referendum on Brexit if they back her bill. Also: US says Iranian threats 'put on hold', and the mating antics of the Bonobo.
» UK legal challenge to police facial recognition
21/05/19 18:09 from Newshour
A British man has launched legal action against a police force after his image was captured by automated facial recognition technology while he was out shopping. He says it breaches human rights, and the case could provide crucial guidan...
» A New Approach To Dementia
21/05/19 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
While caring for her mother, who had dementia, bioethicist Tia Powell began imagining a different way to approach the disease. Her new book, 'Dementia Reimagined,' looks at long-term care options and end-of-life decisions. Also, movie cr...
» J.C. Penney, Kohl's Report Decline in Sales
21/05/19 17:03 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for May 21st: Retailers J.C. Penney and Kohl's report a decline in sales. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner has more on the mixed retail earnings picture. Plus, WSJ's Natalie Andrews on why Democrats are under new pre...
» International Edition 1305 EDT - May 21, 2019
21/05/19 14:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.
» Spain: Jailed Catalan MPs attend parliament's opening
21/05/19 12:35 from Global News
Five Catalan separatist leaders - on trial for rebellion - have taken seats in parliament. All face prosecution for their role in organising unauthorised referendum and unilaterally declaring independence for Catalonia in 2017. Also, tri...
» Austrian Formula One star Niki Lauda dies at 70
21/05/19 11:22 from Newshour
The three-time world champion is famous for a remarkable recovery from a near-fatal crash. The legendary Austrian took the title for Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and McLaren in 1984. We hear from his friend, British Formula One driver Sir Ja...
» Austrian F1 star Niki Lauda dies at 70
21/05/19 11:22 from Newshour
The three-time world champion is famous for a remarkable recovery from a near-fatal crash. The legendary Austrian took the title for Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and McLaren in 1984. We hear from his friend, British Formula 1 driver Sir Jack...
» The life of Alexander von Humboldt, plus foraging for food – books podcast
21/05/19 10:19 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
On this week’s show, we’re talking about two books that encourage us to look anew at nature. Claire sits down in Cartegena with Andrea Wulf, who won the Royal Society prize in 2016 for The Invention of Nature , her biography of Alexander...