A tiny Irish town fears a Brexit hard border could stir more ‘Troubles’

[For about 15 years, the border between Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland has been nearly invisible]( May 7, 2019 For about 15 years, the border between Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland has been nearly invisible. But Brexit may change that. If British politicians don’t agree on a deal with the European Union, the border could return and it would need to be regulated — passports inspected, goods checked. This makes[the people living in border communities like Belleek extremely nervous.]( Also, South Africa’s national elections are Wednesday. Collen Malatji, the African National Congress’ youngest parliamentary candidate, is trying to convince people in Dukathole to get to the polls and [vote for the party that has governed South Africa for the past quarter of a century.]( And HBO is releasing a five-part miniseries dramatizing the Chernobyl disaster, which was the worst nuclear power accident in history. Director Johan Renck ("Breaking Bad") [spoke about the show's making.]( — Anna Pratt, The Scan editor [No Images? Click here.]( [This tiny Northern Ireland town fears a Brexit hard border could stir more ‘Troubles’]( [This tiny Northern Ireland town fears a Brexit hard border could stir more ‘Troubles’]( Brexit could mean the return to a hard border — and hard memories — between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. [This tiny Northern Ireland town fears a Brexit hard border could stir more ‘Troubles’]( [This tiny Northern Ireland town fears a Brexit hard border could stir more ‘Troubles’]( Brexit could mean the return to a hard border — and hard memories — between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. [South Africa’s youngest ANC candidate says young people need to go into politics]( [South Africa’s youngest ANC candidate says young people need to go into politics]( There’s less than a week to go before South Africa’s national elections on May 8, and Collen Malatji, the African National Congress’ youngest parliamentary candidate, is trying to convince people in Dukathole to get to the polls and vote for the party that has governed South Africa for the past quarter of a century. [South Africa’s youngest ANC candidate says young people need to go into politics]( [South Africa’s youngest ANC candidate says young people need to go into politics]( There’s less than a week to go before South Africa’s national elections on May 8, and Collen Malatji, the African National Congress’ youngest parliamentary candidate, is trying to convince people in Dukathole to get to the polls and vote for the party that has governed South Africa for the past quarter of a century. [HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ revisits nuclear catastrophe with a nod to climate change]( [HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ revisits nuclear catastrophe with a nod to climate change]( A new look into HBO's upcoming miniseries "Chernobyl" gives us a deep look into the nuclear power plant disaster that rocked the then Soviet Union and continues to impact Ukraine to this day. Director Johan Renck spoke with Carol Hills about why he feels this story needs to be told. [HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ revisits nuclear catastrophe with a nod to climate change]( [HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ revisits nuclear catastrophe with a nod to climate change]( A new look into HBO's upcoming miniseries "Chernobyl" gives us a deep look into the nuclear power plant disaster that rocked the then Soviet Union and continues to impact Ukraine to this day. Director Johan Renck spoke with Carol Hills about why he feels this story needs to be told. [Ethiopian women abroad give abuse survivors a new platform — and a new voice]( [Ethiopian women abroad give abuse survivors a new platform — and a new voice]( The documentary "Surviving R. Kelly" brought attention to African American girls who were victims of sexual abuse by an older man. For those in the Ethiopian community, the film opened up the floodgates. [In 'Our Man,' diplomat Richard Holbrooke is both an egotist and idealist]( [In 'Our Man,' diplomat Richard Holbrooke is both an egotist and idealist]( Richard Holbrooke was an influential diplomat who's ideas shaped US foreign policy in the late 20th century. Author George Packer spoke with Carol Hills about Holbrooke and his new book, "Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century," which explores the complex and often contradictory ideas and lifestyle of Hoolbrooke and gives us an intimate look at the major events and people in his life. Hey, Scan reader… PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. 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