State Department Adviser On Iran
NPR's Noel King talks to Brian Hook, U.S. special representative for Iran, ahead of his trip to meet with European allies to discuss escalating tensions with Iran.
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Venezuela Faces Gas Shortages
Despite being home to the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuela is suffering a major gasoline shortage. It's because of economic mismanagement and U.S. sanctions.
Michel Platini, Europe's Former Soccer Boss, Arrested As Part Of Qatar Inquiry
Just four years ago, Platini was the powerful head of Europe's football association and was seen as the heir apparent to Sepp Blatter.
For Saudi Military Vehicle Deal, Canada Weighs Jobs And Human Rights
An agreement for Canada to sell light armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia continues to stir debate.
Former Iran Deal Negotiator Weighs In On Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Philip Gordon, who helped negotiate the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
U.S. Resident Imprisoned In Iran On Spying Charges Returns To America
Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese citizen, was recently released from Iran's notorious Evin Prison, where he served nearly four years.
Chernobyl's Tourism Industry Is Booming Following HBO Miniseries On Nuclear Disaster
The HBO miniseries drama Chernobyl has boosted tourism to the actual site of the nuclear disaster.
Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate Change
Since the delightful snafu that led to the research vessel's goofy moniker, the autonomous submarine has been off gathering deep-sea data on the effects of Antarctic winds.
Europe Wants To Continue Doing Some Business With Iran Despite U.S. Sanctions
European countries that are skeptical of U.S. policy towards Iran and claims of Iranian attacks on ships are setting up an office that could help them do business with Iran despite U.S. sanctions.
4 Wounded In Shooting At Toronto Raptors Victory Celebration
The shots set off a panicked stampede at a gathering to honor the NBA champs. None of the injuries was life threatening, and police quickly apprehended three suspects.