A Break In The U.S.-China Trade War
The United States and China say they will sign the first phase of an agreement addressing some of the trade frictions between them.
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The News Roundup - International
Elections around the world, Greta Thunberg is TIME's person of the year and a jacket, purchased and returned.
The News Roundup - Domestic
After weeks of public and private deliberation, the articles of impeachment are here.
Reports: U.S. Reaches Trade Deal With China
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators have reportedly reached a preliminary deal. NPR's Noel King talks with Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
News Brief: Conservatives Win Big In U.K. Election, Impeachment Vote, China Trade
The British people have handed Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party a big victory, all but ensuring Brexit. Also, planned votes on two articles of impeachment were delayed.
Reports Of Possible U.S.-China Trade Deal
President Trump tweeted Thursday that the U.S. is "very close" to striking a trade deal with China. That would be a relief to businesses, bracing for another round of tariffs this weekend.
French Prime Minister Unveils Pension Plan As Strike Continues To Paralyze Paris
The plan calls for a shift from 42 distinct pension plans into one universal scheme. The new system will be based on the principle of giving each pensioner the same rights for each euro they pay in.
U.S., Mexico And Canada Sign Updated Trade Deal
The agreement signed Tuesday in Mexico City revises the old pact with stronger labor and environmental provisions, especially when it comes to Mexican worker rights.
A Q&A With Esther Duflo, Who Wins Nobel Prize Today
Esther Duflo is the first female economist to win the Nobel Prize. Planet Money talks to her about her win, the state of gender inequality in economics, and her new book.