Transcript: NPR Interviews Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson
In his first interview with NPR, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has a wide-ranging interview with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep.
Asia
Trump Administration Wants North Korea At Negotiating Table On Nuclear Weapons
Secretary of State Tillerson tells NPR Kim Jong Un has to show up willing to talk about giving up the arms: "We do not seek a collapse of [his] regime. ... We seek a denuclearized Korean peninsula."
Because I Was Harmed
An advocate against female genital mutilation/cutting explains: "I wanted to break the sense of powerlessness that persists generation after generation."
Homegrown Indian Beverage Industry Takes On Cola Giants With Nostalgic Flavors
A handful of new Indian beverage companies are offering traditional Indian tastes in neat, hygienic packs and bottles. The industry is growing fast and already competing with big soda companies.
The View From The Chinese Border With North Korea
One reason it's difficult for China to take a strong stand against North Korea's threatening behavior is their shared border. Taking down a regime has consequences for the countries that surround it.
The White House Briefs The Senate On North Korea
The Trump Administration has summoned Senate members for a classified briefing on the nation. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee.
THAAD Missile System Will Be Online Within Days In South Korea, Admiral Says
"I believe that we have to look at North Korea as if Kim Jong Un will do what he says," says Adm. Harry Harris, commander of the U.S. Pacific Command.
How A Wild Berry Is Helping To Protect China's Giant Pandas And Its Countryside
Long before it became a "superfood" in the U.S., schisandra was made into soups and jams and prized as a medicinal plant. Now the berry is at the center of a dramatic new approach to conservation.
China Celebrates Launch Of 'Homemade' Aircraft Carrier
The not-yet-named carrier is the second in China's arsenal. It took less than four years to build.
In Fast-Paced China, Marathon Craze Is Off And Running (Despite A Clumsy Start)
Six years ago, China held 22 marathons; this year, more than 400 are scheduled. But it's long-distance running with Chinese characteristics, and some twists including cigarettes and fruity soap.