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Star Gazers #17-06 5 Minute Feb 6-12, 2017 "Venus Misses Mars By That Much"

This is Kim's third visit to China, and comes just one week after his summit with President Trump in Singapore.

Iran's initial step to restart research into uranium enrichment dismays the United States, Europe and Russia. All are trying to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The next move appears to be an appeal to the U.N. Security Council.

In the statement, the leaders outlined four commitments including establishing relations, working toward denuclearization and recovering POW/MIA remains.

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani says he will accept a caucus-elected government in July if the United Nations guarantees direct elections will be held in Iraq by 2005. Sistani, Iraq's most prominent Shiite cleric, had previously insisted that elections take place by June 30, the date targeted by the United States for a transfer of power to an Iraqi government. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair meets with President Bush Friday. British officials say Blair hopes to flesh out a role for the United Nations in Iraq's transition. Blair has faced criticism at home for having little influence when it comes to Iraq -- despite Britain's 10,000 troops there. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

The United Nations appeals for more help for Sudanese refugees, who have fled into the desert in neighboring Chad to escape civil war and persecution by government-backed militias. The humanitarian crisis is severe and likely to be made far worse by the approaching rainy season. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Dr. Jennifer Leaning, professor of international health at Harvard.

Celebrate the 25 years of k.d. lang’s Ingénue at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, TX.

Star Gazers #18-53 5 Minute Dec 31, 2018 - Jan 6, 2019 “Looking Up in 2019”