Kurdish President Steps Down
Masoud Barzani, president of the Kurdish region of Iraq, is stepping down after 12 years in power. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with NPR's Jane Arraf from the regional capital Erbil.
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What's At Stake For Canada In NAFTA
The NAFTA talks have not been going well and have left many concerned about the future of the trade deal. We look at what's at stake for Canada if an agreement can't be reached.
The AUMF: An Everlasting 'Zombie Authorization'
Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about whether it's time to replace the post-Sept. 11 authorization that's been used for anti-terror operations.
How Russian Propaganda Spreads On Social Media
Experts say such propaganda sows divisions within society by confirming beliefs. Facebook, Google and Twitter officials are testifying this week about Russian influence on the 2016 election.
Kurdish President Barzani To Step Down Amid Fallout From Independence Vote
Since Iraq's Kurdish region voted to secede last month, Kurds have reeled from territorial losses. Now, their president and longtime leader, Masoud Barzani, has declared he'll step down Wednesday.
Prize-Winning Photos Show A Different Side Of Instagram
Getty has given grants to photographers who focused on child brides in India, family members who have been out of touch and youth who have been incarcerated.
Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Faces Opposition
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would triple the amount of oil moved from Alberta's tar sands to the coast. Environmental groups and First Nations in the U.S. and Canada oppose the project.
Canada's 'Welcome' To Immigrants Has Some Unintended Consequences
Canada is taking advantage of the Trump administration's attitude toward immigration to attract foreign tech companies and workers. But there are downsides to appearing open to immigration.
Catalan Crisis Continues
Spain is taking a hard line to stop the northeastern region of Catalonia from breaking away. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Raphael Minder of The New York Times.
An American Comic In Canada
During a recent visit to Vancouver, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talked with American comedian Erik Griffin about what performing stand-up has been like during the Trump administration.