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Big Changes at the U.S. State Department
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/14/1244690927/big-changes-at-the-u-s-state-department
Published: April 14, 2025 20:33
The Trump administration is undertaking shifts in U.S. foreign policy and that has meant big shifts at the State Department, which is in charge of that policy. The changes have veteran diplomats worried. And the gutted aid agency USAID has been absorbed…
Allegations of a Land Grab on Nigeria's Coast
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/1244093029/allegations-of-a-land-grab-on-nigerias-coast
Published: April 11, 2025 19:51
Many communities have thrived for years on the peninsula and islands in the lagoon around Nigeria's crowded commercial capital Lagos. But the last decade has seen a violent shift, as thousands of people have been evicted by the Nigerian Navy and the…
Academics Fleeing the U.S. for Europe
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/1243870139/academics-fleeing-the-us-for-europe
Published: April 10, 2025 19:15
The United States has long been a center for academic and scientific research. But two phenomena may be changing that and sending talent to Europe instead. The Trump administration has hit many colleges and universities with cuts to federal funding. And at…
Israel's Attacks on Syria
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/09/1243652731/israels-attacks-on-syria
Published: April 9, 2025 20:22
Since the rule of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad ended, Israel has attacked Syria hundreds of times. Israel says they don't trust the new government in Syria and so they are hitting areas in Syria adjacent to Israel in an effort disarm southern Syria. Our…
Israeli Soldiers Refusing to Serve in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/08/1243384828/israeli-soldiers-refusing-to-serve-in-gaza
Published: April 8, 2025 20:06
Following Israel declaring an end to the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza last month, the Israeli military has called in reservists to return to war. However, this time fewer reserve troops are answering that call to go back into Gaza. Our correspondent in Tel…
War and Peace in Sudan's Capital
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/1243303426/war-and-peace-in-sudans-capital
Published: April 7, 2025 21:36
Until very recently Sudan's capital, Khartoum, had spent nearly two years at war. A paramilitary group went to war with the Sudanese army, occupying the city until it was retaken by government forces in the last few weeks. This has meant massive life…
The Opaque War Against the Houthis in Yemen
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/04/1242780103/the-opaque-war-against-the-houthis-in-yemen
Published: April 4, 2025 18:57
We heard a lot about the planning by U.S. national security officials for a bombing campaign against Houthi fighters in Yemen, because a journalist was added to their Signal group chat. That bombing campaign is ongoing and we haven't heard much about how…
Global Reaction to the U.S. Tariff War
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/03/1242489334/global-reaction-to-the-u-s-tariff-war
Published: April 3, 2025 20:28
The world is reacting to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on nearly every country on the planet. The move is meant to re-shape the global trading order and some countries are being hit harder than others. NPR correspondents around the world…
Syria Struggles to Find Unity
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/02/1242229706/syria-struggles-to-find-unity
Published: April 2, 2025 21:06
The new government in Syria, formed after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, is working to disband local militias to form one national army. But some groups are refusing to join. We meet one very well armed religious minority called the Druse. They say…
China's Global Electric Vehicle Boom
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/01/1241995527/chinas-global-electric-vehicle-boom
Published: April 1, 2025 21:44
Sales of electric vehicles worldwide have been growing and the largest manufacturer of EVs is China's BYD. Their global revenue was over $100 billion in 2024, beating Tesla. To keep up that growth and to try to stave off the pain of U.S. tariffs, BYD is…
Trump Policies Lead to a Wave of Reverse Migration
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/1241892522/trump-policies-lead-to-a-wave-of-reverse-migration
Published: March 31, 2025 20:54
During his campaign, President Trump promised to stem migration to the United States. And since taking office his administration has deported plane loads of people, some of whom were in the U.S. legally. Hundreds of deportees have been sent to prison in El…
The Sounds of Ramadan in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/28/1241388977/the-sounds-of-ramadan-in-gaza
Published: March 28, 2025 19:04
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end. It is a holiday marked with fasting during the day and feasts with family in the evening. In Gaza, the month began with the hope of a continued peace but when the ceasefire with Israel collapsed, things…
China Tries to Reboot Its Economy as Competitors Circle
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/27/1241163672/china-tries-to-reboot-its-economy-as-competitors-circle
Published: March 27, 2025 20:43
China has long been the world's factory, but it's economy is starting to face serious headwinds. Demand for Chinese goods has slumped, China is saddled with too much industrial capacity and heavy debt. And now a tariff war with the United States further…
The Global Race for Rare Earth Minerals
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/1240892094/the-global-race-for-rare-earth-minerals
Published: March 26, 2025 19:31
The race is on for control over deposits of rare earth elements and critical minerals that are necessary in much of the technology we use today. The U.S. is lagging behind it's main rival in this global competition, China. We hear about why these resources…
The Triumph of a Doctrine of Cruelty in El Salvador
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/25/1240671744/the-triumph-of-a-doctrine-of-cruelty-in-el-salvador
Published: March 25, 2025 20:01
For three years El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proudly shown the world the terrible treatment given to the country's prisoners. The president and his defenders say barbaric treatment is necessary to combat a pervasive gang problem in the country.…
Israel's Powerful Finance Minister and the Future of the Gaza Strip
Published: March 24, 2025 21:29
NPR has learned that Israel is considering a major ground invasion of Gaza to fully occupy the territory and establish a military rule over Palestinians there. We learn about this plan and hear about the influential minister who has repeatedly called for…
China Watchers See Parallels in American Politics
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/1239865409/china-watchers-see-parallels-in-american-politics
Published: March 21, 2025 22:51
China scholars in the U.S. compare China's Cultural Revolution and current American dynamics, and see similarities between MAGA and what's called 'the China Dream.'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Building a Tech Industry in Syria From Scratch
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/20/1239646563/building-a-tech-industry-in-syria-from-scratch
Published: March 20, 2025 21:02
Recently a few hundred people gathered at a Damascus hotel to discuss how to jump-start Syria's tech industry. That sector was basically non-existent during Syria's long civil war. Our correspondent attended the conference and met a young man who fled…
Israel Launches a New Offensive in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/19/1239428620/israel-launches-a-new-offensive-in-gaza
Published: March 20, 2025 00:07
The two month ceasefire in Gaza has come to an end with Israel conducting airstrikes, killing five Hamas officials along with over 400 others, including many children. The Israeli military has also restarted ground operations in Gaza, sending troops back…
Trump and Putin Talk about a Ceasefire in Ukraine
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/18/1239156780/trump-and-putin-talk-about-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine
Published: March 18, 2025 22:37
President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a lengthy phone call on Tuesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. This is part of Trump's efforts to end the Russia's war in Ukraine and while he didn't get a ceasefire agreement, some…
Why Are Young Germans Moving to the Extremes?
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/17/1239050339/why-are-young-germans-moving-to-the-extremes
Published: March 17, 2025 21:01
In Germany's national elections a few weeks ago, one statistic stood out to our Berlin-based correspondent: almost half of young German voters cast their ballot for either the far-right or far-left parties. And the divide between extreme left and extreme…
What Happened to Syria's Lost Children?
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/1238535898/what-happened-to-syrias-lost-children
Published: March 14, 2025 20:22
In Syria about a decade ago, while the Assad regime was focused on crushing an uprising that challenged its rule, it faced a problem. It had too many children in detention, who had been swept up when their mothers were arrested. An NPR investigation has…
What Cuts to U.S. Aid Mean in Africa
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/13/1238261958/what-cuts-to-u-s-aid-mean-in-africa
Published: March 13, 2025 20:08
President Trump has derided aid the U.S. provides overseas as rife with fraud. His administration has moved aggressively to eliminate such funding including cancelling contracts already in progress. This is all being challenged in court but the effects are…
India Sees Opportunity in U.S. Tariffs
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/12/1237991515/india-sees-opportunity-in-u-s-tariffs
Published: March 12, 2025 20:35
With the U.S. undertaking a tariff war with countries like China, India sees and opening. As goods from China sold in the U.S. get more expensive, India hopes to lure away manufacturers. But can they do that while avoiding being hit with U.S. tariffs…
Rising Sectarian Violence In Syria
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/11/1237470068/rising-sectarian-violence-in-syria
Published: March 11, 2025 21:17
In a part of Syria that had been a stronghold of deposed dictator Bashar Al-Assad, there has been a wave of violence against Alawites, the religious minority of the Assad family. Hundreds of Alawites have been killed and hundreds more have fled their homes…
Canada's Next Prime Minister; UN World Heritage Soap
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/10/1237260298/canadas-next-prime-minister-un-world-heritage-soap
Published: March 10, 2025 21:09
Mark Carney once lead the central bank of Canada and then was tapped to do the same job in England. So he knows a lot about government and finance but he has never held elected office. This weekend he was elected to be head of Canada's Liberal Party which…
The Dangerous Popularity of Skin Whitening Products in Nigeria
Published: March 7, 2025 21:45
In many parts of the world skin whitening is a major industry, but women in Nigeria have a particular fondness for creams and lotions that promise to lighten their skin. By one estimate, over 77% of women in the country have used such products. We go to…
The European Union Decides to Rearm
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/06/1236242675/the-european-union-decides-to-rearm
Published: March 6, 2025 22:54
Leaders of the European Union have voted to approve a plan to dramatically increase defense spending. The move is a reaction to the U.S. reducing its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia's invasion. We go to Brussels to understand the…
A few words about the future of federal funding
Published: March 6, 2025 08:00
This is a special message providing updates to our supporters about the future of federal funding for public media. For nearly fifty years, a bipartisan majority in Congress has supported funding for public media, and these efforts. But, today calls to…
Going Back in Time to Soviet Central Asia's Boogie Nights
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/05/1235939358/going-back-in-time-to-soviet-central-asias-boogie-nights
Published: March 5, 2025 21:45
Today we take a break from the serious and often depressing international news beat to bring you the sound's of Soviet Central Asia in the 1970's and 80's. Our Moscow correspondent introduces us to an anthology of songs that came out of a record factory in…
Mexico and Canada React to U.S. Tariffs; Ukraine Adjusts to Losing U.S. Support
Published: March 4, 2025 22:30
The Trump administration has made good on it's threat to apply 25% tariffs to the two biggest U.S. trading partners, Mexico and Canada. China also had its tariff increased from 10 to 20 percent. Canada and China are hitting back with retaliatory tariffs…
A Political Dilemma for Israel's Prime Minister
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/03/1235624353/a-political-dilemma-for-israels-prime-minister
Published: March 3, 2025 21:46
Our correspondent takes a look at the near future of the the war with Hamas in Gaza through the eyes of Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. He is being pulled in opposite directions politically: President Trump wants the ceasefire in Gaza to…
Price of Palestinian prisoner release, and gridlock hell in Lagos
Published: February 28, 2025 19:59
A Palestinian man serving 18 life sentences for a pair of bus bombings in 2004 speaks to NPR days after his release. And, the average person in Lagos, Nigeria, spends over 6 hours of their day in traffic - have new Chinese-backed railways made a…
An abrupt departure as USAID workers return to clear their desks at DC headquarters.
Published: February 27, 2025 22:15
The Trump administration has been dismantling the US Agency for International Development, and the headquarters have been closed for weeks. But, on Thursday, workers got to go back to their desks - to clean them out and leave.Learn more about sponsor…
Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past
Published: February 26, 2025 22:24
Brazilians are flocking to the theaters to see its Oscar-nominated film I'm Still Here. It tells the story of a family devastated by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1964. There has never been a truth commission to investigate abuses or…
A Syrian Jewish leader returns from exile to a sanction crippled country
Published: February 25, 2025 21:24
During the Assad regimes, Western nations placed crippling economic sanctions on the country. Some have been lifted, but most are still in place, so how does a country shattered by civil war rebuild? And we follow the return to Damascus of one US Syrian…
New German leader; Ukraine war toll
Published: February 24, 2025 23:01
The man poised to become Germany's new Chancellor says the US administration doesn't care about the fate of Europe. And, on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine what has been the impact of the largest conflict in Europe since…
Remembering a Musical Giant in Mexico
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/21/1232862548/remembering-a-musical-giant-in-mexico
Published: February 21, 2025 21:58
We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. Our correspondent in Mexico explains what she meant to her fans.Learn more about…
How Will the New Syria Be Governed?
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/20/1232637579/how-will-the-new-syria-be-governed
Published: February 20, 2025 21:30
After 14 years of a devastating civil war, Syria is in the process of reinventing itself. One big question is how the country will be governed now that the more than 50 years of rule by the Assad family has come to an end. For clues on what the future…
Europe's Biggest Economy is in Trouble
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/1232435538/europes-biggest-economy-is-in-trouble
Published: February 19, 2025 21:50
Germany's economy boomed as the world underwent globalization. But since then, too little investment, too much bureaucracy and a nearby war in Ukraine has cause Europe's largest economy to stagnate. The issue has played a big role in the upcoming German…
Ireland Weighs a Boycott
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/18/1232304338/ireland-weighs-a-boycott
Published: February 18, 2025 21:59
Ireland considers becoming the first western country to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The move is controversial, but Ireland has a history of leading the way with effective boycotts. We hear about the past and…
Peace Talks with Russia; Mexican Street Sweeper Becomes a Star
Published: February 17, 2025 21:33
Members of the Trump Administration will meet with counterparts from Russia this week to discuss a possible peace deal with Ukraine. Notably, the Ukrainians are absent from these talks. Other European nations are also not invited, even though as a whole…
The Iconic Singer of the Syrian Revolution
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/14/1231335543/the-iconic-singer-of-the-syrian-revolution
Published: February 14, 2025 21:36
Syria is reinventing itself following a 14-year bloody civil war and the rapid crumbling of the regime of Bashar Al-Assad regime in December. As NPR's Emily Feng travelled the country reporting on the new Syria, she kept seeing one man's face on flags,…
The Truth Behind Your Valentine's Day Flowers
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/13/1231104434/the-truth-behind-your-valentines-day-flowers
Published: February 13, 2025 21:40
Giving a bouquet of flowers to your beloved is a classic Valentine's Day gesture of love. But as we hear from our correspondent in Colombia, growing those flowers comes at a steep environmental cost.Learn more about sponsor message choices:…
Trump Begins Working to End the War Between Russia and Ukraine
Published: February 12, 2025 23:32
President Trump had separate phone calls with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine on the same day. Following the calls, Trump posted on social media that both leaders want peace and he said that he wanted negotiations on ending the war between Russia and…
Denmark Reacts to Trump's Threats to Take Greenland
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/11/1230674444/denmark-reacts-to-trumps-threats-to-take-greenland
Published: February 11, 2025 22:34
President Trump has made clear his desire for the U.S. to take Greenland saying the territory is vital to U.S. economic security. Greenland is an autonomous territory of U.S. ally Denmark. And as we hear, Danes have had a variety of reactions to Trumps…
What USAID Cuts Look Like Overseas
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/10/1230610849/what-usaid-cuts-look-like-overseas
Published: February 10, 2025 21:20
The Trump administration is dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. They had been doing humanitarian work in more than 100 countries. We hear from NPR correspondents around the world about what the agency had been doing…
Egyptian Singer Umm Kulthum Still Enthralls, Fifty Years After Her Death
Published: February 8, 2025 00:02
The musical diva of the Arab world is commemorated in Paris. And tariff threats have Prosecco lovers stocking up.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Palestinian Reaction to President Trump's Gaza Takeover Comment. And- Gaza's Police.
Published: February 6, 2025 23:47
West Bank residents react to President Trump's plan for the U.S. to take ownership of the Palestinian enclave of Gaza and relocate nearly 2 million people from there. And Gaza's police were hit hard by Israel in the war against Hamas, but the force is back…
Secretary Rubio Visits Central America. Fighting Among Colombian Guerillas.
Published: February 6, 2025 02:44
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes his inaugural international trip to Central America. In Colombia, fighting erupts between rival guerilla factions, displacing tens of thousands.Learn more about sponsor message choices:…
U.S. Trade Actions in China and Canada
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/04/1228912543/u-s-trade-actions-in-china-and-canada
Published: February 4, 2025 23:33
A US-Canada trade war is averted for now, but Canada is roiling from Trump's remarks. In China, Lunar New Year celebrations were already subdued from economic concerns even before new U.S. tariffs and Beijing's retaliatory response.Learn more about…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits the U.S.
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/03/1228844195/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-visits-the-u-s
Published: February 3, 2025 23:44
Netanyahu's visit to the White House makes him the first world leader to meet President Trump since the inauguration. Their meeting occurs as the future of Gaza, the wider Middle East, and Netanyahu himself are hanging in the balance. You can also find…
Rwandan-Backed Rebels Strengthen Hold in Eastern Congo
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/1228085788/rwandan-backed-rebels-strengthen-hold-in-eastern-congo
Published: January 31, 2025 23:29
Rebel forces continue to claim more Congolese territory coveted for its rich mineral resources. In Myanmar, former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi remains jailed and the country is mired in a brutal civil war.Learn more about sponsor message…
Norway's Electric-Vehicle Milestone
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/30/1227850876/norways-electric-vehicle-milestone
Published: January 30, 2025 23:24
9 out of ten cars sold in Norway are EV's. Government incentives and a commitment to charging stations have made Norway a world leader in electric vehicle use.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Greenland, Still Not For Sale. And the Mona Lisa Gets Its Own Room.
Published: January 30, 2025 03:04
Even if Greenland were for sale, buying the Artic territory would be complicated. And French President Emmanuel Macron promises to renovate the Louvre, which is falling into disrepair.Learn more about sponsor message choices:…
The Long Walk Home to Northern Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/28/1227458692/the-long-walk-home-to-northern-gaza
Published: January 29, 2025 00:38
NPR Producer Anas Baba walks home to Northern Gaza, as Palestinians are allowed to return as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel and Hamas. And, a month after the fall of the Al-Assad regime, Syrians are euphoric, but face a shattered economy and fragile…
Trump Immigration Policies End Refugee Programs and Begin Deportation Flights
Published: January 27, 2025 23:49
Thousands of Afghans Are in Limbo as the U.S. Halts Its Refugee Program. Colombia Agrees to Accept Migrant Flights After Tariff Threats.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Ransom-Demanding Monkeys Trade Juice Boxes and Samosas for Visitors' Belongings
Published: January 25, 2025 00:17
Thieving monkeys thrive in the Indian holy town Vrindavan. The problem has gotten worse after rapid development. Locals say instead of relying on charity, monkeys are turning to crime.Learn more about sponsor message choices:…
Latin America's Innovative Orchestra Conductor
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/23/1226281136/latin-americas-innovative-orchestra-conductor
Published: January 23, 2025 23:04
Colombian conductor Andres Orozco-Estrada exuberantly connects with concert-goers at a time when classical music is struggling to maintain its audience.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Does Hamas Still Rule Gaza?
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/1226038385/does-hamas-still-rule-gaza
Published: January 22, 2025 22:18
Israel vowed to remove Hamas from power when it went to war in Gaza, following the attacks on Israel in October, 2023. With a temporary ceasefire in place we're able to see if they've reached that goal and it seems Hamas is still deeply entrenched in Gaza.…
Palestinians Return to Their Homes in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/21/1225890654/palestinians-return-to-their-homes-in-gaza
Published: January 21, 2025 21:54
A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since Sunday, bringing an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas at least temporarily. Some Palestinians are feeling safe enough to return to homes they fled during the way. Our producer in Gaza returns…
The Wars Trump Inherits
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/20/1225803711/the-wars-trump-inherits
Published: January 20, 2025 20:06
As President Trump takes office he inherits two international conflicts in which the United States is deeply involved. On the campaign trail he said he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Last month he said there would be "hell to pay"…
A Dangerous Ride on Top of a Train in Mexico
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/17/1225172094/a-dangerous-ride-on-top-of-a-train-in-mexico
Published: January 17, 2025 23:45
The incoming Trump administration has promised sweeping deportations of undocumented people and little empathy for those seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite that, migrants continue to make the dangerous journey north through Mexico to get to the U.S.…
Will Israel's Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal?
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/16/1224897139/will-israels-government-ratify-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal
Published: January 16, 2025 21:34
Just one day after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza, Israel's prime minister threatened to delay a cabinet vote to approve the deal. He later relented and scheduled a vote. To understand the politics behind the…
Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/15/1224776156/israel-and-hamas-reach-a-deal-to-end-the-war-in-gaza
Published: January 15, 2025 23:25
A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israelis and Palestinians. We also look at what the war has…
How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children
Published: January 14, 2025 22:30
The city of Kherson in southern Ukraine is a key objective for Russia. Its military shells the city's neighborhoods daily and sends drones buzzing over the streets. We go out with a Ukrainian military unit that seeks to disrupt the Russians under the cover…
The Power Struggle Among Palestinian Groups in the West Bank
Published: January 13, 2025 20:55
There is a fight for power happening among Palestinian groups in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, has spent weeks weeks besieging the Jenin refugee camp. The tussle is also a fight over…
"We Call Ourselves the Combat Witches."
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/10/1223918035/-we-call-ourselves-the-combat-witches
Published: January 10, 2025 22:30
Women from a Kyiv suburb create an all-female volunteer air defense unit. They say it's helped them deal with the trauma of a 2022 massacre by Russian troops.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
What it is Like to Live and Report in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/09/1223663753/what-it-is-like-to-live-and-report-in-gaza
Published: January 9, 2025 21:23
Israel has prevented international journalists from entering Gaza, which means getting information from the territory is difficult. NPR has relied on producer Anas Baba who lives in and reports from Gaza to be our microphone. In a conversation with NPR's…
Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea?
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/08/1223466611/is-democracy-holding-up-in-south-korea
Published: January 8, 2025 22:05
Authorities in South Korea are continuing to try to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failed declaration of martial law over a month ago. As the country continues to be mired in political crisis, analyst are studying the…
The Significance of Bread Lines in Syria
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/07/1223357999/the-significance-of-bread-lines-in-syria
Published: January 7, 2025 21:51
Weeks ago, a new interim government in Syria was formed in the wake of the regime of Bashar al-Assad being toppled. And now that new government faces myriad challenges in holding the government together and keeping it running. Our correspondent in Damascus…
The Epicenter of the COVID Outbreak Five Years Later
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/06/1223291785/the-epicenter-of-the-covid-outbreak-five-years-later
Published: January 6, 2025 21:17
We go to the city were there the COVID-19 global pandemic started five years ago, Wuhan, China. We find that security is still tight and trauma is still pervasive. We look at what has changed— and what hasn't— since the "mysterious illness" first…
Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/03/1222640145/assessing-the-damage-at-lebanons-historical-sites
Published: January 3, 2025 08:00
Part of a Crusader castle collapsed. An 18th century minaret toppled. Church mosaics burned. Israeli airstrikes have damaged priceless antiquities across Lebanon & Syria during it's war with Hezbollah. With a ceasefire now in place, archaeologists are…
In the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan (Encore)
Published: January 2, 2025 08:00
Fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group have displaced some 12 million people in one of Africa's biggest countries. In a story we first brought you in October, our correspondent travels to Sudan and gives us a glimpse of the devastation…
Why So Many Birthdays on This Particular Day?
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Published: January 1, 2025 08:00
For most western countries January first is a holiday. In Afghanistan and Pakistan it is the date of many, many birthdays. We find out why.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Two Instruments Make a Singular Musical Style From A Small Mexican Town
Published: December 31, 2024 23:23
Just drums and clarinets comprise Linares, Mexico's unique form of music. We visit the quaint, sleepy city four hours south of the Texas border where this unique musical tradition is thriving.Learn more about sponsor message choices:…
Ding, Ding! Beijing From The Seat of A Bike (Encore)
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Published: December 30, 2024 08:00
A pedal through Beijing's small alleys and side streets brings bright glimpses of life in this massive city. Biking used to be commonplace in China before it became the world's largest car market, with some of the worst traffic. In a story we first brought…
The World's Largest River is Running Low (Encore)
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Published: December 27, 2024 10:54
The region drained by the Amazon River, including the Amazon Rainforest, is in the second year of a punishing drought. That has lead to the lowest water levels in more than 100 years for the Amazon and its major tributaries. Millions of people and an array…
A Tour of Gaza's Ancient Sites, Now Lost to War (Encore)
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/26/1221596356/a-tour-of-gazas-ancient-sites-now-lost-to-war-encore
Published: December 26, 2024 08:00
Among the vast destruction of buildings in Gaza, some historically valuable and irreplaceable sites are now in ruins. In a story we first brought you in February, our correspondent visited some of these places before the war and brings us to them, then and…
Norway's Salmon Farming Dilemma (Encore)
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Published: December 25, 2024 08:00
Norway is the largest exporter of salmon in the world. And while some of those fish are wild-caught, many are raised in "fish farms"- large cylindrical pens made of nylon in the open water. Sometimes these farmed fish escape, mixing with the local…
A Sound Mirror: Notre Dame Cathedral's Restoration Can Be Heard in Its Resonance
Published: December 24, 2024 08:00
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The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now Free
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Published: December 23, 2024 10:42
In a remote corner of southeastern Syria near the border with Jordan, some 7,000 people have been trapped in a refugee camp for more than nine years. They had fled Syrian regime forces and ISIS attacks and had nowhere else they could go. Our reporter is…
The Fight for a Crucial City in Ukraine
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Published: December 20, 2024 22:29
Ukrainian soldiers are struggling to stabilize defensive lines near the city of Pokrovsk, in the country's east, against Russia's much larger advancing army. We go to the front lines of Pokrovsk, to see how the fight is playing out. Learn more about…
Examining The Biden Administration's International Legacy
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/19/1220280832/examining-the-biden-administrations-international-legacy
Published: December 19, 2024 22:53
The outgoing U.S. national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, has been a top advisor and envoy to President Biden on issues of foreign policy. He talks to NPR about his view of recent events in the Middle East, the U.S. relationship with China and the future…
Why Syria's Military Imploded So Quickly
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/18/1219982278/why-syrias-military-imploded-so-quickly
Published: December 18, 2024 22:29
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad depended on his military to keep him in power for years. Then in just a matter of days, that same feared military disintegrated as rebel groups took control of the country. Our reporter in Damascus talks to former…
The Indian Movie Acclaimed Abroad But Snubbed at Home
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/17/1219887494/the-indian-movie-acclaimed-abroad-but-snubbed-at-home
Published: December 17, 2024 21:28
The film "All We Imagine As Light" is an Indian film that has won rare international acclaim from Cannes and the Golden Globes. But at home in India the international buzz was ignored and it was passed over as India's entry for the Oscars. Our…
Will Sectarian Groups Get Along in a New Syria?
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/16/1219830869/will-sectarian-groups-get-along-in-a-new-syria
Published: December 16, 2024 21:56
As the future of Syria begins to emerge, one minority group is particularly fearful about how they'll be treated. The Alawites feel like they were mistreated by now-deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad, but because he was a member of that sect, they are also…
People in Syria Lost and Found
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Published: December 13, 2024 21:46
The U.N. estimates over a 100,00 people have gone missing in Syria under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. And many families never knew the fate of their loved ones. Now that the regime has fallen, the search is on for the missing. We join some Syrians on…
Ukraine Struggles to Keep the Power On Under Russian Bombardment
Published: December 12, 2024 20:59
Russia continues to pound Ukraine with missile strikes, often targeting infrastructure like power plants. That has caused Ukrainians to endure power cuts even during the harsh winter. Our correspondent visits a power plant to see what it takes to keep the…
With One Regime Gone, Syrians Must Now Recreate Their Government
Published: December 12, 2024 00:55
In the aftermath of the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, how are the insurgents planning to resurrect the state?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Mood Inside Syria
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Published: December 10, 2024 22:19
For the first time in a generation, Syrians are no longer living under the regime of a brutal dictator. Our reporter travelled from Lebanon to Syria's capital, Damascus, talking to Syrians along the way and tells us how people are adjusting to their new…
Syrian Refugees Displaced for Years Return Home
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/09/1218396328/syrian-refugees-displaced-for-years-return-home
Published: December 9, 2024 22:13
The regime of President Bashar al-Assad crumbled in rapid fashion as rebel groups challenged his power. Assad is now in exile in Russia and the rebels have taken control of the capital, Damascus. Now displaced Syrians, some of whom have been out of the…
Will Assad Survive in Syria? And Will the Conflict Widen Into a Regional War?
Published: December 6, 2024 22:15
Rebels in Syria are making rapid advances against the government forces of President Bashar al-Assad. Assad has managed to stay in power throughout the civil war that has engulfed his country for more than a decade. But he again finds himself in a…
Protecting Unique Wilderness at the Bottom of the World
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/05/1217308643/protecting-unique-wilderness-at-the-bottom-of-the-world
Published: December 5, 2024 23:06
Chile is poised to create it's 47th national park in the coming year, protecting wilderness at the southern tip of South America. That's thanks in large part to the work of a U.S. conservationist and her organization. We go to the bottom of the world to…
The U.S. and China Vie for Influence in Africa
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/1216966349/the-u-s-and-china-vie-for-influence-in-africa
Published: December 4, 2024 21:24
Joe Biden's first and last trip to Africa as president wrapped up in a port city in Angola. It's the end of an 800 mile train line connecting the port to massive mineral deposits in Central Africa. The U.S. and other Western countries are raising billions…
What on Earth is Happening In South Korea?
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/03/1216842305/what-on-earth-is-happening-in-south-korea
Published: December 3, 2024 21:45
In a shocking turn of events, martial law was declared late at night by the president of South Korea, giving him extraordinary powers. Then after protests and an act of parliament, the order was reversed seven hours later. To try to understand what is…
Rebels Make Surprise Advances in Syria. Who are They and What Does it Mean?
Published: December 2, 2024 21:41
Syria's bloody civil war against the government of Bashar al-Assad started in 2011 but it had been in a stalemate for years. All that changed recently when rebels lead by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rapidly routed government forces seizing the…
Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/29/1215793959/who-invented-indian-butter-chicken-encore
Published: November 29, 2024 08:00
In an episode we first brought you in March, we consider butter chicken. It is a much-loved Indian dish, both within that country and around the world. But who can claim they invented it? That question is the subject of a lawsuit. Our reporter tries to get…
Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)
Published: November 28, 2024 08:00
In an episode we first posted in January, we go to the West African country of Ghana. The Ghanaian government began encouraging people of African descent from around the world to move to the country in 2019, calling it the "Year of Return". They even…
A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore)
Published: November 27, 2024 17:10
In an episode we first brought you in April, we go to southeast Asia and the Spratly Islands. Ownership of those island are in dispute. This has been the case for hundreds of years, but tensions have been raised recently as China has tried to expand its…
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