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The Americas

Mexico's President Says He Will Not Be Inhumane While Trying To Stem Surge Of Migrants

Mexico's president says President Trump's threat of tariffs will not stem the flow of migrants from Central America. He says Mexico deports tens of thousands of people a month, but the number getting through is larger.

Mexico's President Says He Will Not Be Inhumane While Trying To Stem Surge Of Migrants

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Asia

U.S. Investigating Reports That North Korea Executed Its Top Nuclear Envoy To The U.S.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sue Mi Terry of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about reports that North Korea's envoy to the U.S. has been executed in a sweeping purge.

U.S. Investigating Reports That North Korea Executed Its Top Nuclear Envoy To The U.S.

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Chinese Tourism To U.S. Is Down After Years Of Booming Growth

Grand Canyon officials don't keep track of visitors by country of residence, but Mandarin-language brochures are the most in demand there. The Arizona Office of Tourism estimates that in 2018, the number of Chinese visitors to the state dipped 3.7%, after nearly quadrupling from 2010 to 2017. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

Chinese Tourism To U.S. Is Down After Years Of Booming Growth

Fewer Chinese tourists have been visiting Hawaii, Arizona and other population destinations in recent years. The strong dollar has made travel more expensive, just as political tensions have grown.

30 Years After Tiananmen Protests, 'The Fight Is Still Going On For China'

Protesters wave flags on Beijing's Tiananmen Square in the weeks leading up to the violent crackdowns on June 4. These photos were donated to Humanitarian China by the photographer, Jian Liu, then one of the student protesters. Jian Liu/Humanitarian China hide caption

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The Picture Show

30 Years After Tiananmen Protests, 'The Fight Is Still Going On For China'

Rare photos and testimonies from 1989 portray a bold youth movement that helped shape where China is today and how the world sees it, in spite of authorities' efforts to erase the memory.

It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine

A nurse administers the rotavirus vaccine, given during the first year of a baby's life. Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Goats and Soda

It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine

Last fall, Merck said it would stop selling its rotavirus vaccine to West Africa and redirect its supply to China at a higher price. After NPR broke the story, the situation changed — for the good.

It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine

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National

Are Tariffs On Mexico The Right Way To Stymie Illegal Immigration?

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brandon Judd, president of the border patrol union, about plans to impose tariffs on Mexico for not stopping illegal immigration into the U.S. NPR's Joel Rose weighs in.

Are Tariffs On Mexico The Right Way To Stymie Illegal Immigration?

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Politics

News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine

Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.

News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine

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Thursday

Europe

Kim Darroch, British Ambassador To The U.S., On What To Expect Of Trump's U.K. Visit

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with British Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch ahead of President Trump's visit to the United Kingdom.

Kim Darroch, British Ambassador To The U.S., On What To Expect Of Trump's U.K. Visit

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Middle East

Pompeo's Trip To Switzerland Could Signal The U.S. Is Working To Talk With Iran

The Trump administration says it is ready to talk to Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Switzerland this weekend may be a sign he's looking for a back channel.

Pompeo's Trip To Switzerland Could Signal The U.S. Is Working To Talk With Iran

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Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu Touts Alliance With Trump As Israelis React To New Elections

After a major setback and the shocking move to new elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is getting ready to run again and touting his alliance with the Trump administration.

Benjamin Netanyahu Touts Alliance With Trump As Israelis React To New Elections

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Captain Detained After Tour Boats Collide In Hungary; At Least 7 Dead, 21 Missing

The river cruise ship Viking Sigyn collided with a tourist boat carrying 33 South Koreans on the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary, leaving at least seven people dead. Bernadett Szabo/Reuters hide caption

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Europe

Captain Detained After Tour Boats Collide In Hungary; At Least 7 Dead, 21 Missing

The smaller boat was carrying 35 people — 33 tourists and a Hungarian crew of two. All seven of the dead are South Korean tourists. Divers searched the Danube River for the missing.

The Americas

Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guaidó Says

NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guaidó Says

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