Negotiators Are In Beijing For Talks On Ending U.S.-China Trade War

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has been suggesting that the U.S. and China are closing in on a trade deal. NPR's David Greene talks to Erin Ennis, of the U.S.-China Business Council.

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Protesters Demand Sudan Transition To A Civilian Government

Opposition and military leaders are in talks about Sudan's transition. Demonstrators want a civilian government. The military doesn't appear ready to relinquish power.

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News Brief: Infrastructure Funds, Sudan's Government, Japan's Emperor

Democrats and Republicans seek better ways to fund infrastructure projects. Opposition and military leaders are in talks about Sudan's transition. Japan's emperor abdicates the throne Tuesday.

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Sudan Military Rulers Meet With Opposition Leaders Who Demand A Transition Of Power

Demonstrators in Sudan continue protests in front of the military headquarters in Khartoum as opposition leaders meet with military rulers to discuss a handover to civilian power.

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Religious Freedom Report Offers Grim Review Of Attacks On Faith Groups

The 20th annual report identifies 16 countries that engaged in or tolerated egregious violations. It also names five entities as violators of religious freedom, including ISIS and the Taliban.

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Human Rights Groups Call For Response To Russia's Rising Number Of Political Prisoners

The number of political prisoners is on the rise in Vladimir Putin's Russia. Activists say it is time for the U.S. to step up the pressure with targeted sanctions to reverse this trend.

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U.S. Trade Negotiators Resume Trade Talks With China

U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators are back at the bargaining table. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says after months of negotiation, they should know soon whether a final agreement is possible.

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Federal Commission Challenges Trump To Support Global Religious Freedom

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom released its annual report at a time of spiraling sectarian conflict around the world.

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