State of the World from NPR

Cuba runs out of oil; surprising terminology changes at the State Department

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:28:15 +0000

Cuba’s government says the Caribbean island nation has run out of oil, following a months-long energy blockade by the U.S. in hopes of forcing political change. We hear about what might happen next for Cubans.

And the State Department is changing the way the U.S. diplomats talk about migration and refugees, embracing the "Great Replacement" theory promoted by white nationalists.

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Shifting momentum in the Russia-Ukraine war

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:30:09 +0000

It has been more than four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is a war that has been grinding on without major changes in battle lines, but the conflict may have reached a turning point. There are signs that Russians are growing weary of the military operation and Ukraine has improved its drone technology, hitting deeper inside Russian territory. We hear from NPR reporters in Kyiv and Moscow.

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What U.S. troops mean to one German town

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:40:08 +0000

President Trump’s recent decision to withdraw at least five thousand troops from Germany has sent shockwaves through a Bavarian town that, for decades, has hosted U.S. troops and may now lose its main source of revenue. We speak to residents.

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Convicted U.S. spy runs for office in Israel; an anti-smoking fight in China

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:31:03 +0000

Jonathan Pollard worked as an analyst for the U.S. Navy in the 1980s. He spent 30 years behind bars in the U.S., convicted for spying for Israel. Now he has announced he’s running for Israel’s Parliament. Our correspondent talks to him.

And cigarette smoking among men is ingrained in Chinese culture. We meet some women who are trying to change that.

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The lasting effects of Trump’s tariff war with China

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:30:28 +0000

Over a year ago, President Trump started imposing tariffs on China as part of “Liberation Day”. There was a back-and-forth escalation and at one point the tariffs on China peaked at 145%. A truce was eventually declared and the temperature on the tariff war cooled, but there were lasting effects for manufacturers in both countries.

Trump is in China this week and trade is on the agenda. We look at the long-term impact of the tariff war on a factory in the U.S. and one in China.

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Trump’s tactics in Iran and the longest intentional internet blackout ever

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:31:26 +0000

President Trump has been using a wide range of tactics in the war with Iran in an effort to force the country to bend to U.S. demands. But experts say the seesaw may be hampering efforts to reach a deal.

And nearly all of Iran’s population has been cut off from the internet since the war began. But certain people have stayed connected this entire time. We look at Iran’s internet haves and have nots.

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China’s expanding nuclear ambitions and Trump’s visit

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:46:28 +0000

President Trump heads to China this week in an effort to stabilize the relationship between the two great powers. But the war in Iran hangs over the visit.

And as part of the struggle with the U.S. for global dominance, China has been expanding it’s nuclear arsenal, doubling its size in the last decade. We look at the history of their program and why it is growing now.

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Why it’s a muted celebration in Moscow

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:42:29 +0000

Russia’s annual celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is traditionally a huge celebration in Moscow’s Red Square featuring a parade with missiles, tanks and other military hardware. But this year the holiday has been scaled back considerably due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks. Our correspondent in Moscow says the move is a symbol of Russians’ growing frustrations with the war.

And on the occasion of his 100th birthday we have an appreciation of iconic nature documentarian David Attenborough.

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The bus with beats and bling

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:50 +0000

In Nairobi, Kenya, tricked-out buses known as, “matatus,” roll through the streets, entertaining both passengers and passers-by. Matatu buses bump with heavy bass over their sound systems, and are painted up with mural montages. It’s a rolling dance club and mobile art gallery in one.

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A fraying ceasefire in southern Lebanon with villages destroyed

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:05:52 +0000

Although there is officially a ceasefire, fighting in south Lebanon between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah has escalated recently. According to the U.N. attacks this week have been the most intense since the truce started.

And a family mourns the loss of their ancestral home in southern Lebanon, when their whole village was levelled by Israel during the conflict.

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U.S. diplomats depart; the new Grand Egyptian Museum

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:35:47 +0000

Senior career diplomats at the U.S. State Department are effectively being forced into retirement. It’s a loss of talent that one former diplomat calls a “unilateral disarmament”.

And we visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo, which was more than 30 years in the making.

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The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 04 May 2026 20:31:20 +0000

The U.S military has begun an operation to end Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in an effort and re-open the waterway to global shipping traffic. The U.S. Navy says it came under fire Monday, but helped two commercial ships safely through the strait. Iran meanwhile, reaffirmed that it will attack any ships that try to go through the strait of Hormuz without its permission. We hear from two NPR reporters about what this development means for global trade and the ceasefire.

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Economic effects of the war in Iran ripple around the globe

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:30:48 +0000

From fuel to food, fertilizer and flights, the fallout from the Iran war is reshaping the global economy. We hear from reporters in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America on the ways it’s affecting their regions and how they’re coping.

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The search for loved ones in Gaza

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:29 +0000

After more than two years of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the destruction there is overwhelming. According to the United Nations, most buildings there have been damaged or destroyed, and many bodies remain buried under rubble. Crews have begun efforts to recover those remains, including victims from one of the war's deadliest Israeli attacks, which occurred in late 2024. NPR investigated that attack, on an apartment building in Gaza, and mapped a family tree of 132 relatives killed there. The Israeli military said, after the strike, it had been targeting “an enemy spotter,” but it did not provide any evidence. Survivors waited more than a year before being able to recover some of the bodies of their loved ones. NPR’s reporter in Gaza, Anas Baba, witnessed the recovery efforts.

Warning: This story includes graphic descriptions of military strikes and their aftermath.

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An interview with a powerful Hindu nationalist

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:46 +0000

In today’s episode, a rare interview with the leader of a Hindu nationalist group in India known by the acronym RSS. They are the largest far right group in the world and the basis for the party that rules India.

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How is Cuba feeling about the United States?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:24:12 +0000

The relationship between the United States and Cuba hasn’t been this tense for decades. Even as the the U.S. is engaged in high-level negotiations in Havana, it is threatening Cuba with military action. It is a threat that is backed up by the recent action the U.S. took in nearby Venezuela, removing that country’s leader. We hear from a top Cuban diplomat about how Cuba sees its relationship with the U.S. now.

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40 years after families survived the Chernobyl accident, they face war

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:11:49 +0000

Forty years ago, in April 1986, there was an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It was the worst nuclear accident in history. Then the plant was in the USSR, it is part of northern Ukraine now. The accident was a shared trauma for Ukrainians and Russians, but Russia’s war on Ukraine has torn them apart. We meet some families who endured the accident and nuclear fallout four decades ago, and are now enduring years of war.

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An unlikely Indian movie makes it all the way to the Oscars

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:09:05 +0000

India has seen a rise in Hindu nationalism in recent years, in it’s politics but also in the culture. And India’s famed Bollywood film industry has been churning out movies echoing that with movies often featuring macho Hindu men fighting Muslims. We hear about a movie with a very different sensibility which has had a remarkable rise— all the way to the Oscars.

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Ukraine becomes an international arms dealer

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:38:16 +0000

Since the war with Iran began Ukraine has found itself in an unexpected position. In addition to receiving military aid, it is also a provider. Iran has been attacking it’s neighbors with the same type of drones Russia uses against Ukraine. And Ukraine has developed defense technology it can now export to the Middle East. We go to Ukraine to learn more.

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President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, what happens now?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:58 +0000

Just before a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was set to expire, President Trump announced on social media that he was extending it. Iran says that a ceasefire is meaningless unless the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is lifted, it sees that blockade as an act of war. And then in the hours after Trump’s announcement, Iran attacked at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. To understand where the peace process stands we hear from a former top U.S. diplomat in the Middle East.

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How Gaza feels after six months of ceasefire

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:26:20 +0000

We mark this moment in both Gaza and Israel. In Gaza, it has been six months since major hostilities with Israel ended. Aid for the territory’s two million residents has resumed but it isn’t sufficient and reconstruction has yet to begin. We hear from some residents about their lives today.
And Israel celebrates its Independence Day during a rare pause in three conflicts: Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. It is the Gaza war that is the major theme for the country’s official celebration.

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What are the chances for peace between Israel and Lebanon?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:26:27 +0000

As the end of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran approaches, a separate but intertwined conflict may have an improved chance at peace. Israel and Lebanon have had a fraught relationship for decades. The most recent fighting flared up not long after the war in Iran began. It involves the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah. Now there is a temporary ceasefire and the two nations are engaging in direct negotiations. There is hope for a peaceful resolution, but they have been here before. In this episode we learn about the history behind this moment with a journalist and author how has covered the Middle East for over 20 years.

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An Israeli and Palestinian who bonded during war share vision for peace in a new book

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:38:12 +0000

The war in Gaza has hardened positions across the Middle East. But two men say it brought them closer together and convinced them that the "future is peace." That’s the title of their new book. NPR’s Michele Kelemen speaks to authors Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon.

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They were promised paradise — in North Korea

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:08:42 +0000

For 25 years, ethnic Koreans who called Japan home were lured by propaganda to North Korea. Over 90,000 people heeded the call. They were promised all basic needs, but ended up trapped in North Korea’s poverty and starvation. Now, survivors are fighting for justice in court.

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Sudan’s war enters a fourth year

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:58:02 +0000

What began as a power struggle between the army and the powerful paramilitary force — former allies in a coup that removed a civilian government — has spiraled into a devastating war. Now entering its fourth year, it has become the world's largest humanitarian catastrophe.

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The last detention camp for ISIS wives and kids

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:35:44 +0000

After U.S.-backed Iraqi and Syrian forces defeated ISIS, its surviving fighters went to prison. Their wives and children were sent to detention camps, where many remain to this day. NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

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Hezbollah re-arms… but how?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:09:23 +0000

In 2024, Israel killed Hezbollah's top leaders and is thought to have decimated its arsenal. So how is the Iran-backed group still firing rockets into Israel? NPR’s Lauren Frayer looks as how Hezbollah has re-armed and changed tactics.

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A Ukrainian mayor, released from captivity, returns to a radically different city

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:08:38 +0000

Ukraine has been a country living through war for more than four years, since Russia’s full-scale invasion. But the experience of that war varies widely. Cities on the front line often bear the brunt of attacks, and yet residents a forced to persevere. In our second story from the southern Ukraine city of Kherson, we hear about a former mayor, taken captive, who returns to a city where life has been altered in horrifying ways by the technology of war.

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Life in a Ukrainian city dramatically changed by war

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:11:43 +0000

Weapons evolve over the course of a war, and for the war in Ukraine the use of drones has radically altered the battlefield. But those same weapons have an impact on civilian populations in frontline cities as well. We go to the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson where four years of war has forced residents to constantly adapt.

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A ceasefire with Iran is declared, why is there still fighting in Lebanon?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:47:12 +0000

President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just ahead of a deadline he imposed for the country to open the Strait of Hormuz or face catastrophic attacks on infrastructure. In the Middle East there are feelings of relief, anger and uncertainty, after the ceasefire was announced. We hear from NPR reporters in Israel and Lebanon to hear how people are reacting.

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Daring to dissent in Russia

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:42:14 +0000

One Moscow poet is making rare criticism of the Russian war on Ukraine. The Russian assault on Ukraine is now in its fifth year. For ordinary Russians, dissent against the war is dangerous. Poet Vadim Dzyuba is speaking out anyway. It’s cost him his job, and he faces an ongoing threat of jail.

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What 9,000 year old remains in Germany tell us about human development

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:59:20 +0000

When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in 1930s Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows those assumptions were all wrong.

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Venezuelans are daring to hope again

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:35:46 +0000

It’s been three months since the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Ordinary Venezuelans reflect on what that night of the Maduro capture was like, and on what may be ahead for their country. They say they’re now able to openly talk politics and demonstrate in the streets. Still, the most difficult part of transforming their country may lie ahead.

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Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:41:45 +0000

Israel has invaded Lebanon as the war in Iran expands in the region. Israel says the move is in pursuit of Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters— Hezbollah began firing rockets at Israel last month in support of Iran. Israel’s invasion has caused a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon with over a million civilians displaced and more than 1,300 killed in Israeli attacks, according to Lebanon’s government. And among the dead are at least 53 paramedics. Human rights groups say some of those first responders were targeted. We go to Beirut to examine that claim.

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Is the U.S. threatening to commit war crimes in Iran?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:01:35 +0000

On Monday, President Trump threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure across Iran, including the country’s desalination plants, vital for drinking water in the arid Gulf. Kuwait authorities said Iran had attacked one of their desalination plants earlier that day. Deliberately attacking essential civilian infrastructure is a war crime under international law. Yet both sides have hit civilian infrastructure in this conflict. We ask a legal expert about accountability in war.

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Humanity’s future with Artificial Intelligence

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:44:28 +0000

A conversation with an advocate for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence. He has thought a lot about what it could mean for the future of the the global economy, the working lives of people and how it’s use or misuse on the battlefield could change war in frightening ways.

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A month of the Iran war through the eyes of a writer in Tehran

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:06:48 +0000

For almost a month now, a twenty-eight-year old Iranian writer in Tehran has been sharing her diary entries with NPR. The entries give us a view of the war from inside Iran as it is being lived. This is her second dispatch and she expresses the complicated emotions some Iranians have about this war.

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How one month of war in Iran is felt in countries around the region

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:08:58 +0000

It’s been a month since the U.S. and Israel began the war on Iran. President Trump pointed to what he said has been progress in talks when he extended his deadline for Iran to open up the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping channel. He has threated to destroy Iran’s energy facilities if ships aren’t allowed to pass.

Meanwhile attacks continue in Iran, Israel, Gulf States and Lebanon. Israel’s Defense Minister vowed to intensify strikes against Iran… while Iran’s Ambassador to the UN accused the U.S. and Israel of deliberately targeting civilians.

In today’s episode, we look at a month of this war, by hearing from the people experiencing it. We meet weary Iranians, fearful Israelis, shaken residents of what was a safe haven in the Gulf, and Lebanese citizens enduring massive displacement.

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How is the war in Iran impacting Southeast Asia?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:10 +0000

Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran’s cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations there almost entirely dependent on foreign energy — and quickly running out. We hear how the effects are being felt.

And Iran has been not only launching missiles around the region but also firing off memes around the internet. We hear that although war propaganda has a long history, it now travels faster and to a wider audience than ever before.

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Changes coming to the UK’s House of Lords

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:23:29 +0000

Britain’s upper house of parliament is known as the House of Lords and it’s has a lot of old traditions: powdered wigs, a gold throne, lawmakers addressing each other as “noble lord” or “baroness”. But one tradition has recently received scrutiny— dozens of the legislators inherit their seats. We go to London to learn about the practice that has been in place for nearly a thousand years.

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Israeli public opinion on Iran war; what is moving through the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:00:14 +0000

After weeks of war with Iran, Israeli support for the conflict is high but waning. Israel has endured frequent airstrikes from Iran disrupting lives and killing at least fifteen so far. We hear from some Israelis about how they’re feeling.

And while more than one thousand ships are idle, unable to go through the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian attacks on vessels, a few are getting through the economically vital waterway. We hear about which ships are getting through and why.

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What we know about backchannel conversations between the U.S. and Iran

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:50:03 +0000

After days of brinkmanship, President Trump announces a sudden delay in threatened strikes on Iran’s power grid, citing “very good and productive” talks aimed at de-escalating the war. Our reporter tells us what we know about those talks.

And at one underground disco along Turkey's border with Iran, Iranians ponder death and the destruction of their country while celebrating the traditional new year holiday of Nowruz.

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The Ukrainian town enmeshed in netting to evade deadly Russian drones

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:14:07 +0000

Entering the Ukrainian town of Izium brings the odd sight of roads and sidewalks completely covered in wide stretches of overhead netting. It’s a low-tech defense against the latest deadly Russian drones known as, FPV, or first-person view drones. FPV’s can fly up to 15 miles and are piloted by unjammable fiber optic cables. Cities in eastern Ukraine are preparing for an advancing front line as Russia’s full-scale war enters its fifth year.

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A U.S. proposal to disarm Hamas; we hear voices from Iran

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:50:21 +0000

NPR has learned that mediators have quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all its weapons to ensure Gaza’s reconstruction.

And Iran has imposed a near-total internet blackout as the war with the U.S. and Israel rages on. Some Iranians are sending voice memos to share a glimpse of what life is like inside the country.

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How drones are being used globally: in conflicts and by criminals

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:36:09 +0000

Unmanned drones are cheaper than missiles, easy to mass-produce, can travel long distances, and strike with precision. For all these reasons they are reshaping conflicts around the globe. We hear from NPR correspondents about how drones are changing the nature of war and the balance of power in Ukraine, Sudan and Mexico.

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Who were the Iranian leaders killed in airstrikes?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:11:39 +0000

Israel says it has killed two top Iranian leaders in airstrikes, dealing another blow to Iran’s remaining leadership. One of the men was believed to be directing the current war effort, and these deaths come after Israel killed Iran’s supreme leader on the first day of the war. We hear more about who was killed and what this might mean for Iran.

And over a million Lebanese have been displaced since Israel intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. We meet some of the displaced.

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The Global Impact of High Oil Prices

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:54:53 +0000

Ever since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, oil prices have been on a rollercoaster but overall have been trending higher. An increase in the price of oil has world-wide consequences with winners and losers. To get a snapshot of where things stand, we hear from three reporters around the world— in Russia, Germany and Taiwan.

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A glimpse of one Iranian’s life in Tehran during the war

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:04:51 +0000

Understanding exactly what is happening inside Iran is difficult. The government rarely gives visas to western journalists and closely monitors those that do enter the country. The internet is closely controlled by the regime. For the past two weeks, since the U.S. and Israel began their war in Iran, a writer in Tehran has been sharing entries from her diary with NPR about this war. We hear some of her writings which offer an intimate look at her life under bombardment.

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While the war in Iran gets attention, what’s happening in Gaza?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:25:24 +0000

Five months ago, President Trump declared ceasefire in Gaza, having negotiated a deal that includes phased Israeli withdrawal from the territory and Hamas disarmament. But that was before the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran taking the Trump administration’s attention away from the Palestinian territory. We go to Gaza and find it’s still cutoff from the outside world and gains towards a durable peace have been paused or reversed.

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Another front in the war with Iran: the Israel-Lebanon border

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah militants backed by Iran have been firing rockets at Israel in retaliation for Israel’s war in Iran. And Israel has been firing back hard. Almost 700 thousand Lebanese have been displaced, mostly fleeing Israel’s strikes.

We go to both sides of this renewed conflict. In northern Israel daily rockets are keeping people on edge but also defiant. In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s wide popularity has been eroded by the fighting.

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What four years of war in Ukraine looks like from Russia

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:25:03 +0000

Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine recently passed the four year mark. And over that time it has become the deadliest conflict on the European continent since World War II. Over 1.5 million people are dead, injured or missing, according to western governments and think tanks. Our correspondent in Moscow tries to answer one of the most persistent and difficult questions of this war: do Russians support it?

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Does the Iraq war hold lessons for Iran?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:36:56 +0000

As we enter the second week of U.S. combat operations in Iran, NPR’s Leila Fadel considers the similarities and differences with the last time the United States waded into war in the region, in Iraq in 2003. Leila covered that war as well and talks to some experts about what lessons can be drawn.

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The effects of a widening war in the Middle East

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:21:33 +0000

A week ago, the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes on Iran, killing the regime’s leader and starting a war that has now threatens to to expand throughout the Middle East. Iran struck back, firing missiles and drones at Israel, but also at U.S. allies including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah militants in Lebanon fired rockets at Israel, and Israel has now conducted attacks in a Beirut suburb believed to be a militant stronghold. Thousands have been displaced. And the U.S. and Israel have continued and intensified their bombing campaign in Iran. We get an update from four NPR correspondents in the region in Beirut, Dubai, Tel Aviv and Eastern Turkey.

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Who will be Iran’s next leader?; How Ukraine might help defend the Gulf

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:01:19 +0000

A panel of clerics in Iran are meeting to decide on the next leader of the fundamentalist regime after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in recent airstrikes. After nearly 40 years of his rule, the choice could either cement hardline continuity under his son or usher in a fundamentally transformed regime. We hear about likely candidates.

And as Iranians are attacking American bases in the Middle East with drones, the government of Ukraine is offering its expertise. They say more than 57 thousand of the same type of drones have been used against them in the last four years.

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New information about the bombing of a school in Iran

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:25:54 +0000

New details are emerging about the bombing of a girls’ school in southeastern Iran that killed 165 people, many of them students, according to Iran state media. The Pentagon says it is investigating what happened. Meanwhile satellite images suggest it could have been a precision airstrike. NPR was the first to report on the new images, and we hear more about what they reveal.

And as the U.S. strikes on Iran continue, more Iranians are fleeing the war. We go to the border with Turkey to hear from those who have left Iran.

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What is the strategy for regime change in Iran and is it working?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:33:46 +0000

Days after Israeli and U.S. air strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Israel said it had targeted the building where top Iranian clerics would meet to choose his successor. Israel’s Prime Minister says the goal of this war is to get rid of the religious regime that has ruled Iran for almost half a century. Many of the possible successors to Iran’s have been killed in the attacks, leading to questions to what and who might come next. We hear from NPR correspondents covering the White House and the Middle East.

And in announcing the U.S. attacks on Iran, President Trump called on Iranian security forces to defect and for Iranians to take over the government. We hear from people inside Iran to gauge the possibility of that happening.

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What the war feels like in Iran and Israel

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:28:37 +0000

The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran continue. Meanwhile Iran is retaliating, firing missiles Israel, but also U.S. allies in the Gulf like Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and even air bases Cyprus, threatening to expand the conflict. And the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon entered the fight, launching its first attacks on Israel in more than a year.

We get an update on developments throughout the Middle East. And we hear the voices of people experiencing the war. In Iran, there are mixed emotions for some. In Israel, the familiar feeling of needing to rush to shelters as they are under Iranian missile fire.

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The U.S. and Israel launch a major attack on Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:26:53 +0000

In an attack the Pentagon has called “Operation Epic Fury”, the United States along with Israel launched a major strike on Iran bombing sites in Tehran and other cities. In announcing the operation on social media, President Trump said the Iranian regime’s activities endanger the United States. We’ll hear details about the strike and analysis about what this action could mean for the Iranian regime and the Iranian people.

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A crackdown on the online scam epicenter of the world

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:28:10 +0000

Cambodia and neighboring Laos have become centers for stealing money via bogus investment opportunities, romance scams and other online cons. The U.S. Treasury Department says Americans were scammed for $10 billion dollars in 2024 alone and the worldwide estimate is four times that. Many countries have had enough. We hear about the consequences being forced on the scammers.

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The war raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:38:05 +0000

It is a war for control over some of the world’s richest mineral reserves and the violence is heightened by long-standing ethnic and political tensions. In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, government forces and local militia groups are fighting M23 rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda.

This is one of the wars President Trump repeatedly claims to have ended. But though a U.S.-brokered peace deal was signed, the fighting hasn’t stopped. We go behind the government front lines for a glimpse of the conflict.

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Israel’s far-right has dreams for Gaza

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:52:23 +0000

According to the Gaza peace plan President Trump negotiated between Israel and Hamas, Palestinians will not be displaced from the territory. This is a pivot from Trump’s earlier position that Palestinians should leave and move to other countries. But powerful people in Israel’s government don’t like this change. We go to Israel’s parliament, where those who say Israel should stay in Gaza are making their case.

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After four years of war in Ukraine, how does each side see the conflict?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:52:56 +0000

It has been four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting a war the Kremlin believed would end in a matter of days with Ukraine capitulating. Now after years of death and destruction, the war grinds on with no end in sight as U.S.-sponsored peace talks appear to be at an impasse. NPR has correspondents in both Kyiv and Moscow and we hear from them about how both countries view the conflict now.

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A wave of violence in Mexico after a drug lord is killed

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:35:37 +0000

In Mexico, chaos erupts after a major drug cartel leader is killed in a military raid. Armed men set fire to banks, businesses and vehicles in retaliation. We get the latest from Mexico.

And we meet the one of the last newspaper hawkers in Paris, who has just been given a knighthood.

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What is it like to return to Gaza?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:32:59 +0000

According to the 20-point peace plan for Gaza brokered by President Trump, “No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return.” But while a border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has technically reopened, few people have been allowed to use it so far. We go to Gaza to meet some of the few people who have been able to return and they report a harrowing and uncertain ordeal.

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Trump inaugurates his 'Board of Peace.' Experts try to pinpoint his global doctrine

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:36:09 +0000

President Trump announced billions of dollars to rebuild Gaza at the meeting of his newly created organization in Washington, D.C. Foreign policy experts try to define Trump’s vision of international affairs.

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Palestinians see Israel's new West Bank security wall cutting off their farmland

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:28:32 +0000

Israel’s military says it’s planning a new barrier along the eastern border of the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank. Palestinian farmers and shepherds say existing walls and the construction of Jewish settlements are keeping them from reaching and working their fields.

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Ice fishing is a peaceful retreat for war-weary Ukrainians

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:20:24 +0000

Kyiv residents venture onto the city’s frozen Dnipro River for a favorite past-time of ice fishing. The activity is a much-needed respite in Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters a fifth year.

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Street markets light up for Ramadan in Cairo and the Lunar New Year in Beijing

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:26:24 +0000

In Old Cairo, shoppers prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Beijing, the Lunar New Year brings the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents action and risk-taking, but many people say they just want stability in this sluggish economy.

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Storied newspaper makes deep cuts, and closes many international bureaus

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:52:40 +0000

The Washington Post laid off most of its foreign correspondents, including some of the last American and Western journalists working in authoritarian countries.

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NATO coordinates an Arctic defense plan

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:26 +0000

NATO launches the mission in response to Russian and Chinese ambitions in the high North, and to President Trump’s threat of a U.S. takeover of Greenland. Japan’s last pair of giant pandas returns to China.

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Syria’s New Government Returns Property to Syrian Jews Who Left Decades Ago

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:46:37 +0000

Syria’s Jewish community fled the country’s repressive Assad regime. Now, a new government is encouraging their return by giving back ownership of synagogues and other property. Jane Arraf is there as one Jewish group turns the key on a synagogue’s door in the northern city of Aleppo.

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U.S. oil blockade roils life in Cuba. Venezuelans test new freedoms

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:21:43 +0000

Cuba hasn’t received an oil shipment since December. The shortage has grounded air travel, and disrupted food production, hospitals and schools. Venezuelans stage open demonstrations in the streets that only weeks ago could have meant jail time.

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The special phrase helping Cubans to get by

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Cuba is in economic crisis. Its ally, Venezuela, is no longer sending oil, and the Trump administration is applying pressure. Life for Cubans is hard, but if they express their opinions they can get in a lot of trouble. So they’ve found other ways to tell you what they think, and a single phrase is doing a lot of the work. Our correspondent in Havana tells us what it is.

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What is the environmental impact of the Winter Olympics?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:28:23 +0000

As the Winter Olympics get underway in Milan and across the Italian Alps, our correspondent looks back at a bold pledge made by the organizers: that these games would be sustainable. They said they would slash the event’s carbon footprint and protect sensitive mountain ecosystems. Environmental groups say that’s not what is happening.

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Russia’s Hybrid War on Europe

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:44:39 +0000

Ever since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, experts say Russia has stepped up its hybrid war on Western Europe. Attacks on critical infrastructure or using drones to shutdown airports are meant to undermine support for Ukraine. We go to Poland to see one such attack.

And in Kyiv, Ukrainians are getting through Russian attacks that have shut down the power grid in the coldest months by holding dance parties on ice.

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Will the U.S. withdraw military forces from Syria?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:40:52 +0000

The United States has been conducting military operations in Syria for more than a decade. Their mission has been to attack ISIS militants and to protect Syrian oil fields. With ISIS weakened and a new government in Syria, the U.S. may pull out the troops it has stationed in Syria. But doing so might hurt some U.S. allies. We hear from NPR reporters who cover the Pentagon and the Middle East about what the move could mean.

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Fallout in the U.K. over the Epstein files

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:02:27 +0000

While there has been political turmoil in the U.S. over the latest release of photos and emails in the “Epstein files”, the consequences in the U.K. have been more concrete. There, a prince had already been stripped of his title over his connections to the late accused sex trafficker. Now a member of the House of Lords has been forced to step down. We get the latest from London.

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Voices from inside Iran

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:54:22 +0000

Protests in Iran have been ongoing for over a month and according to one human rights group, over 6000 people have died. As the internet blackout begins to lift, we’re learning more about what has happened. Our correspondent brings us the experiences of three Iranian women.

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China embraces A.I. in the classroom

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:23:29 +0000

While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of Artificial Intelligence in schools, in China, it’s a state-mandated part of the school curriculum. Authorities there want to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals. But like in the U.S., some parents have mixed emotions about how and when their kids use A.I.

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Can Mideast peace be treated like a business deal?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:48:51 +0000

President Trump approaches Middle East peacemaking as a business deal. In today’s episode we go to Israel and the Palestinian territory of the West Bank to hear about the different ways that those economies are being affected by war, and what that means for the peace process going forward.

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What to know about President Trump’s Board of Peace

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:53:57 +0000

In the past year, President Trump has often threatened or turned to military force. Yet he likes to present himself as a peacemaker, and that includes his new plan for a global Board of Peace. We hear from two NPR correspondents about what the Board of Peace could be.

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What have U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats accomplished?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:00:28 +0000

Despite dozens of lethal U.S. strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, figures show drug flows to the U.S. continue to rise and coastal communities in countries like Colombia are paying the price.

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A thorny ethical question: should sperm samples taken from fallen soldiers be used?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:06:53 +0000

In Israel, families whose sons have died in the war in Gaza have the option of having sperm samples retrieved for future offspring. Many have agreed to the procedure. That has raised complicated questions of what can and should be done with this genetic material.

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Oil, dollars and daily survival: the strange state of Venezuela’s economy

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:57:27 +0000

Dollars are trickling back into Venezuela, they’re the proceeds from the oil seized and by the U.S. That is helping to stabilize runaway prices in Venezuela—at least on paper. But for ordinary shoppers in Caracas, market prices remain dizzying, and families still struggle to make ends meet.

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The promise and frustration of a future economic powerhouse on Africa’s west coast

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:36:53 +0000

The booming population along coastal corridor from the cities Lagos to Abidjan has the potential to be a bustling West African economic engine, tied together by a long-promised superhighway that could slash travel time and supercharge trade. But the task of harnessing that potential has barely been met. We travel along a section of the road to understand why.

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India’s black market for human eggs

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:57:34 +0000

We meet a woman in India who estimates she has dozens of biological children. And she says there are many more women like her, because India has a thriving black market for human eggs. Rules constraining the supply of donated eggs, have given rise to this underground supply which have risks for the women giving up their eggs. Our reporter investigates.

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How have global relationships with the U.S. changed in the last year?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:51:40 +0000

It has been a year since President Donald Trump took office for his second term. And in that year many relationships between the United States and countries around the world have begun to be redefined. In this episode, a conversation between four of NPR’s international correspondents in Great Britain, Russia, China and Mexico about how global politics have changed in the last year.

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The unfinished story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for killing her abusive partner, a scandal that gripped the nation. But the murder investigation was flawed and incomplete, and eventually, Ellis’ case was a catalyst for abolishing Britain’s death penalty. 70 years later, her family is seeking a posthumous pardon.

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What is the path forward for Venezuela?

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:56:20 +0000

About two weeks ago, the United States military captured Venezuela’s president, Nicholas Maduro. Since then President Trump has spoken to Venezuela’s interim president, who was a key figure in Maduro’s government, and has welcomed Venezuela’s opposition leader to the White House. We look at what lies in the future for Venezuela and its relationship with the U.S. And the challenges for prosecutors who are seeking to convict Maduro on drug trafficking and other charges in a New York court.

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The ceasefire in Gaza enters the next phase. What does that mean?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:56:55 +0000

President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, says the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is beginning. He said “phase two” will establish a new Palestinian administration in Gaza, and begin the full demilitarization and rebuilding of the territory. Our reporter tells us what all of this could mean for Gaza in practice. And we hear reaction to the plan from people living in Gaza City.

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We hear from an eyewitness to the protests in Iran

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:29:53 +0000

Protests are sweeping Iran and the government is cracking down hard, fearing the uprisings pose a threat to the theocratic regime. There is an internet blackout in the country making it hard to get information. We hear a rare first-person account of the protests from a Johns Hopkins professor who visits the Iran frequently and who recently attended a protest there.

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Food returns to Gaza. Is it getting to the people who need it?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:56:44 +0000

It has been three months since the ceasefire in Gaza began and food that is desperately needed after being largely blocked for two years has begun returning by the truckload. We go to Gaza City to see what kind of food is arriving and where it is going.

And we visit a haven in Tel Aviv for Jews and Palestinians to interact amid heightened tensions. In a nail salon.

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Even Amid Violent Crackdowns, Iran’s Protests Continue

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:31:15 +0000

In Iran, popular protests continue to sweep the country. Rights groups say hundreds of Iranians have been killed in the government crackdown on the protests, which are seen as a challenge to the theocratic regime. President Trump has warned he may hit Iran “very hard” for the violence against protesters. He also said the U.S. was set to meet with Iranian officials. Iran has said channels of communication with the U.S. remain “open”. Our reporter brings us up to speed on what we know about events inside Iran. And an we hear from an Iranian-American analyst about why the protests in Iran this time are different.

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World, Reordering: NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals Trends in Americans' View of Foreign Policy

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:11:58 +0000

A new NPR/Ipsos poll found Americans across the political spectrum want the U.S. to be the moral leader of the world, but far fewer believe it actually is.

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Venezuela: Who’s in Charge Now?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:48:19 +0000

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is now is the U.S. But back in Venezuela, the country’s new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look at who’s now leading the government in Caracas. Also, President Trump ran on a campaign of no US involvement in foreign wars. But since he took office, the US military has struck Iran, Yemen, Nigeria, Syria and Venezuela, and made threats against others.

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U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:48:39 +0000

After a two-week chase, U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic between Iceland and Britain. The tanker was originally bound for Venezuela, but changed course to avoid the U.S. ships, setting off an extended drama at sea. And Danes and Greenlanders respond to President Donald Trump’s remarks that Greenland should be annexed by the U.S.

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In Venezuela, Uncertainty Mixes with Normalcy Days After U.S. Strike

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:57:28 +0000

NPR’s Eyder Peralta is in Colombia on the border with Venezuela, and speaks with residents days after American forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to the U.S. And President Trump’s comments about Greenland dominate a meeting of world leaders gathering to discuss Ukraine.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in U.S. Federal Court

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:28:31 +0000

The U.S. seized Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro during a weekend attack on the country. Maduro and his wife are now in the U.S. and pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in federal court in Manhattan. We hear the latest and look back at Maduro’s political career.

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Looking Back: A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an NPR journalist in Gaza seeking food from a distribution site run by private American contractors in June of 2025. In a harrowing experience he found himself facing Israeli military fire, crowds fighting for rations, and masked thieves.

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Looking Back: Turtles in India Making a Comeback

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit the story of the olive ridley turtle in India. Their population has rebounded after years of efforts to stem their decline. We go to a turtle festival on India's coast and hear tourists cheer on turtle hatchlings as they head to the ocean.

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Looking Back: Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a story about families from Ireland learning their full history. There, the Catholic Church once ran homes for unwed mothers. Until recently the church dominated life in Ireland and pregnancy outside marriage was considered shameful. Behind one of these homes a ghastly discovery has recently been made. It was a secret most people in the town knew about, but no one took any action until recently. And through reporting the story, our correspondent learned of a personal connection to this history.

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Looking Back: What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an important typewriter. It was recently discovered in a basement in upstate New York and it holds important clues about the origins of Chinese computing. The discovery also raises questions about language and culture.

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Looking Back: Making Music from the Sounds of War

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit a story about a Ukrainian youth orchestra. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, the country has been hit with more than 50,000 drone strikes. The constant threats of war have changed many things about life in Ukraine, including the way the night time sounds. We meet members of a youth orchestra outside Kyiv who are marking the new sounds of their country with a sonic poem.

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Looking Back: The Effects of Melting Glaciers in Europe

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit a story about how Europe is experiencing a changing climate. It is the world’s fastest warming continent with temperatures there increasing at twice the average global rate. That is melting Europe's glaciers, which may disappear by the end of the century, forever altering the continent's rivers with ripple effects on shipping. We go to the water’s source in the Swiss Alps to understand the changes taking place.

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Looking Back: Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a report from America’s neighbor to the north last April. Canada has seen wide ranging impacts from the tariffs on goods sent to the U.S.— from Canadian identity to the country’s politics and of course the economy. Even small businesses are feeling the change. We go to the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia to see how tariffs are playing out.

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Looking Back: The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now Free

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a report from a remote corner of southeastern Syria near the border with Jordan. There some 7,000 people were trapped in a refugee camp for years. They had fled Syrian regime forces and ISIS attacks and had nowhere else they could go. Our reporter was the first person to visit the camp, after the Syrian regime fell. We get an update on where those residents are now.

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Looking Back: Sudan’s Capital, Ravaged by War

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we get a glimpse inside the shattered city of Khartoum, Sudan, in April of 2025. The capital city was destroyed by the two-year civil war and is in the process of trying to recover.

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Looking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of the defiant Austrian nuns. The three sisters, all in their 80’s, recently ran away from a nursing home. With the help of supporters, and a locksmith, they broke into their former convent in defiance of church orders. They’re determined to fulfill their vows and grow old on their own terms. These sisters are have taken Instagram by storm where they’re being supported by a growing community. We go to Salzburg to meet them.

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Why Cuba is Watching Venezuela Intently

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:25:44 +0000

Cuba today feels more isolated than ever after years of sanctions from the United States have severely damaged the economy. Now Cubans are watching the U.S. ramp up pressure on the government of Venezuela, Cuba’s most loyal ally and an important trading partner. Our reporter in Havana talks to some Cubans about the current moment.

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Venezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:52:11 +0000

President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president. Venezuelans tell us that in a country long battered by shortages, it’s just another crisis to endure.

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Will Myanmar's Election Change Anything?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:20:15 +0000

Myanmar, also known as Burma, will hold a phased general election starting later this month. It comes amidst a years long civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. And it is being called by a military government that seized power in a coup four years ago. We learn about the lengths the leadership is going to in order to convince the world to accept the election’s results.

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Innovating Ways to Address Poverty in Uganda

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:42:28 +0000

One method of combating extreme poverty is providing cash grants to allow people to start businesses. We go to Uganda to take a look at one such program that has changed their model in an effort to increase the impact of their support. And the changes caused intended consequences.

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Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far Away

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:51:13 +0000

Jews in Israel had been looking forward to the Hanukkah holiday this year, since recent public celebrations had been curtailed first by COVID and then the wars that followed the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. But this year’s celebration is happening in the aftermath of a horrific attack on a Hanukkah event in Australia that killed at least 15. We go to Tel Aviv to hear how people are feeling about the holiday this year.

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An Interview with a Hamas Leader

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:00:47 +0000

NPR recently met with a senior Hamas leader on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar as the organization prepares to negotiate the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire. He says Hamas is willing to lay down its weapons for up to ten years. Our correspondent gives us the highlights of the conversation.

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Exploring our Planet Through the History of Maps

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:12:40 +0000

Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation. They are windows into history, culture and how we perceive the world. We visit a map library in Maine to see what maps can tells about the planet and ourselves.

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How Have Russian Schools Changed Since the War in Ukraine Began?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:38:59 +0000

Life for Russians has changed in myriad ways since the start of the full scale war in Ukraine in 2022. It has affected everything from what they can say to what they can buy. But perhaps the most far reaching change is in what Russians learn. Our correspondent in Moscow tells us about a new undercover documentary that shows the changes to Russian schools.

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The Killing of a Mayor Sparks an Outcry in Mexico

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:51:59 +0000

The mayor of a city in the state of Michoacan, Mexico launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime in his community. Last month he was assassinated by a lone gunman. His death has lead to a protests across Mexico and calls for more to be done to combat drug cartels and corruption.

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Ukraine’s Government is Rocked by a Corruption Scandal

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:33:31 +0000

Even as Ukraine is engaged in high stakes peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, the country is dealing with a massive corruption scandal which has reached very high levels of the government. Though President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not been implicated, it has been a challenge for him. We go to Kyiv to get reaction from Ukrainians.

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Two Surprising Economic Stories from China

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:25:31 +0000

Today’s episode explores a pair of business stories in China that may be unexpected. We hear about the robust service industry springing up as young people in China increasingly choose having pets over having children. And we go to the Chinese town where nearly all of an iconic Russian handicraft are actually produced.

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Could Italian Pasta Disappear in the U.S.?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:16:29 +0000

Americans' most loved Italian food staple could soon double in price or disappear from U.S. supermarket shelves following tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that could go into force from January. Our reporter in Rome explores why the tariffs are being applied and what it could mean for Italian producers and U.S. consumers.

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What are the Results of U.S. talks in Russia to end the war in Ukraine?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:33:37 +0000

U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visited Moscow this week to present the revised Ukraine peace proposal. We’ll hear how they were received. And Marco Rubio won’t attend a NATO meeting of foreign ministers about Ukraine, the first time in more than 20 years the U.S. Secretary of State won’t be at such a meeting. We’ll get reaction from Europe. And we’ll hear from a former U.S. ambassador to NATO on what the alliance’s role in a Ukraine peace deal should be.

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Is Israel Redrawing the Map of the West Bank?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:42:41 +0000

During the over two years of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, there has also been violence in the other Palestinian Territory— the West Bank, which has been under Israeli occupation for decades. There have been waves of attacks by Israeli settlers, some of which have been deadly. And arrests of residents, which Israel says is for its own security. Israel has also been quietly redistricting the land. It’s the same land Palestinians want for a future state and they fear it is being annexed by Israel. We go there to see what it means on the ground.

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Rebuilding Smarter in Jamaica

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:12:55 +0000

A month ago, Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a category five— one of the strongest storms ever to make landfall in the Atlantic. Scientists agree that Melissa was made stronger by climate change. We meet some Jamaicans that are wondering how to rebuild smarter for the possibility that another powerful storm may hit in the future.

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Encore: Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:01:00 +0000

In this encore episode we look at the decision to have children. Much of the attention on the world's plunging birth rate is on east Asian countries like Japan and South Korea. But Latin American countries, like Chile, are also seeing a decline in fertility. We go to Chile’s capital to understand the personal decisions behind the countries plummeting birth rate trend.

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Encore: Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter’s Eyes to the World

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

In this encore episode, we take a look at keepsakes. Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that’s sometimes needed for something else. But every so often, the heirlooms or mementos that you find retain some value: if that’s emotional value, it can be hard to part with them. If it’s financial, that can make it easier, as Willem Marx hoped it would be with his childhood stamp collection in London.

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Surf’s Down in Munich

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:41:31 +0000

German surfers are not stoked after one of the world’s largest inland waves, in a river in Munich, disappeared following a city dredging project. Now the community is uniting to bring it back. Our correspondent investigates.

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China’s Split-Screen Economy

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:21:11 +0000

In China, two economic realities exist side by side. The country's fast-growing technology sector leads the world in some aspects, yet prospects for the average Chinese worker remain dim. We take a look at both sides of the economic picture.

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How are Negotiations for a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine Going?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:45:48 +0000

Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they are making progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. But European allies feel they've been left out of the plan, which they say placates Russia. We get reaction from Ukrainians on the state of negotiations and from a German diplomat on what the plan is missing

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Untangling Home Ownership in Syria After a Long War

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:39:16 +0000

During the more than decade-long civil war in Syria, millions were displaced in the country and millions more fled abroad as refugees. It’s been almost a year since the war ended and many Syrians are starting to come home.

Some have found their houses destroyed but others have found strangers have been living in their homes, sometimes for years. We go to Syria to see how locals are dealing with the thorny issue of ownership after war.

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The U.S. Escalates Pressure on Venezuela

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:31:44 +0000

Venezuela's leaders are under increasing pressure as U.S. warships stage off the South American country's Caribbean coast. The region is on edge as the U.S. weighs military action. We look at Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro’s ability to stay in power over the years and we hear from Venezuelans on the border with Colombia about what they think of the situation.

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China, the U.S. and the World’s Energy Future

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:48:21 +0000

The U.N. climate conference is being held this month in Brazil. The U.S. is conspicuously absent, but China is there. We look at how these two countries are taking opposite paths on renewable energy— China is expanding it exponentially while the U.S. is investing in fossil fuels. We look at what these decisions mean for the climate and for these countries’ economies.

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What’s Next for Israel’s Prime Minister?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:56:35 +0000

Since the Gaza ceasefire began, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received blowback from members of his ruling coalition but also an in-person boost from President Trump. And even while he’s on trial for corruption, Netanyahu is gearing up to run for reelection. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv takes a look at Netanyahu’s political present and future.

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Fishermen in Ecuador Contend with Drug Gangs and U.S. Military Strikes

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:00:15 +0000

Voters in Ecuador overwhelmingly voted not to allow foreign military bases to return to the country. The Trump Administration had hoped to use Ecuador to support U.S. military activity in the region. And it’s happening against the backdrop of frequent U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats. Supporters of the national referendum wanted help to stem soaring violence from drug gangs using it as a key transit hub. We go to the Ecuadoran coast where fishermen try to make a living in the face of extortion by drug gangs and now contend with the threat of strikes by the U.S. military.

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The Culture War Over Pigeon Feeding in Mumbai

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:07:31 +0000

This year authorities in Mumbai, India banned feeding pigeons in public spaces over health concerns. That might seem like a minor civic act but the backlash has been huge. We go to Mumbai to understand the controversy that touches not just on public health but also caste dynamics and religious duty.

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Searching for Survivors 40 Years After One of Latin America’s Deadliest Disasters

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:26:55 +0000

In 1985 the Nevado del Ruiz volcano triggered a mudslide that wiped out the town of Armero, Colombia in one of the 20th century’s worst natural disasters. All these years later the ghosts of Colombia’s deadliest tragedy still haunt its slopes, and families are still searching for lost children.

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A Month into the Ceasefire in Gaza, What’s Next?

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:30:46 +0000

It has been a month since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was implemented and despite some violations the shaky truce is holding. Both sides say they’re committed to the deal. We look at how progress towards the next phase in the agreement is proceeding.

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The Women Fighting on Ukraine’s Front Lines

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:06:50 +0000

An increasing number of women are joining the Ukrainian military, with thousands serving in frontline roles, as Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine nears its fourth year. NPR’s Joanna Kakissis talks to some of these Ukrainian women who are training and fighting to defend their country.

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Israeli Control Transforms West Bank

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:23:49 +0000

Since the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023, Israel’s control of the West Bank has increased. Palestinians in the occupied territory are having their land confiscated at unprecedented rates.

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Racing to Save a Ukrainian Archaeological Site Exposed by the War

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The war with Russia has touched all aspects of Ukrainian life, including efforts to preserve the nation’s history. We go to an island in the Dnipro River where archaeologists from around the world are racing to preserve an 18th century shipwreck - exposed by Russia’s destruction of a major dam - as the site is threatened by both rapid deterioration and the nearby front line.

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In Dharamshala, Tibetans Worry About Preserving Their Identity

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:38:54 +0000

When the Dalai Lama fled Chinese-controlled Tibet over sixty years ago, he settled in Dharamshala, India, setting up a government-in-exile. Thousands of Tibetan refugees followed their spiritual leader there. But now their numbers are dwindling and their are concerns about their future. We go there to understand the pressures their population faces.

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Our Correspondent is Finally Allowed into Gaza

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:20:03 +0000

After constant requests during two years of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Israeli military finally brings our correspondent into the territory to see the devastation in post-war northern Gaza firsthand. And even though he’s been covering this conflict since it began, seeing the destruction up close was shocking.

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The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:19:00 +0000

In Austria, three nuns, all in their 80’s, recently ran away from a nursing home. With the help of supporters, and a locksmith, they broke into their former convent in defiance of church orders. They’re determined to fulfill their vows and grow old on their own terms. These sisters are now taking Instagram by storm where they’re being supported by a growing community. We go to Salzburg to meet them.

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An Annual Ritual in the West Bank Now Under Threat

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:27:47 +0000

Dates and olives are important crops in the Middle East and growing them is essential to the livelihood of many Palestinians in the West Bank. But increasingly Israeli settlers have been attacking and intimidating Palestinian olive farmers there. We go to the West Bank to see how this year’s harvest is going.

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The Deadly Long-term Problem Hiding Throughout Gaza

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:17:32 +0000

After two years of war, Gaza is littered with unexploded bombs often hiding in the rubble of destroyed buildings. And they can be deadly even decades later. We go to Gaza to hear about one family’s encounter with an unexploded bomb and learn how long it might take make the territory safe.

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Trump, Xi and the U.S.-China Relationship

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:46:14 +0000

President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea amid a tense tariff war between the two countries. Trump was upbeat after the meeting in which both sides agreed to trade concessions. We take a look at the state of U.S.-China relations with a former U.S. ambassador to China.

And ahead of that meeting, President Trump signed several rare earth agreements with Asian countries to reduce America's reliance on China. We hear why the U.S. is anxious to find other sources for these minerals and ask if it’s too little too late.

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The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Deepens

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:47:53 +0000

The Darfur region of Sudan because known to the world as the site of a genocide twenty years ago. The U.S. and U.N. say there is a genocide happening in Darfur again and now the violence there has reached a new level of horror. A paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces took control of the city of El Fasher, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents trapped under RSF control and there is evidence of atrocities being committed. We hear about what is happening in the city and a Sudanese-American poet who grew up in El Fasher and is watching from afar.

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Fighting Drug Traffickers Deep in the Peruvian Amazon

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:10:08 +0000

Isolated indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforests of Peru are seeing the crop used to make cocaine spread into their lands from drug traffickers seeking more territory for cultivation. With the incursion comes deforestation and violence. We go to the rainforest and meet the self-defense force patrolling the jungle to stop the destruction.

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The Impact of U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:37:34 +0000

The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in the middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge. We hear from fishermen who see drones in the sky and go to the funeral of someone presumed to have been killed by a U.S. strike.

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Furor over Fast Fashion in France

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:05:43 +0000

China’s fast fashion mega-seller Shein is opening its first permanent Paris boutique in the iconic Bazar de l’Hotel de Ville department store. Parisian purists say the move betrays the artistry and craftsmanship of France’s tradition of couture. Some are boycotting the store and others have even started a petition in opposition of Shein’s Paris arrival.

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Struggling German Industry Turns to Defense Manufacturing

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:57 +0000

The automotive industry in Germany, once the backbone of Europe’s biggest economy, is in a rapid decline. In the past year, the German car industry shed more than 51,000 jobs – about 7% of its total workforce. We go to some companies that are now turning to manufacturing weapons as part of the country’s boost in military spending to keep their factories running.

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Making Music from the Sounds of War

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:01:00 +0000

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, the country has been hit with more than 50,000 drone strikes. The constant threats of war have changed many things about life in Ukraine, including the way the night time sounds. We meet members of a youth orchestra outside Kyiv who are marking the new sounds of their country with a sonic poem.

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A Brazen Theft from France’s Most Famous Museum

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:09:45 +0000

In just seven minutes, in broad daylight, millions of dollars worth of jewels that once belonged to French royalty were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. We hear about what was stolen, how the French people are reacting and what it might take to catch the thieves who did it.

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How to Deal with Mountains of Rubble in Gaza

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:21:04 +0000

As a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems to hold and Gaza starts to emerge from war, the immense challenges facing the territory in its eventual recovery are becoming clear. Around ninety percent of buildings damaged or destroyed, there are no funds for reconstruction and unexploded bombs are buried beneath debris. We hear from the U.N. program that has a team on the ground working to clear rubble and rebuild infrastructure about the challenges that lie ahead.

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Author Oscar Wilde Gets Back His Library Card Over A Century After His Death

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:06:55 +0000

When Oscar Wilde was jailed for, "gross indecency," a 19th century euphemism for gay sex, his library card was revoked. 130 years later, the British Library has re-issued it to his grandson.

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A Dangerous Sea Journey Was Just the Start of One Migrant’s Ordeal

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:26:44 +0000

Migrants travel by boat for hundreds of miles from Africa to reach Spain’s Canary Islands. After surviving the dangerous crossing, many are stranded for months and unable to work.

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An Adored Grandfather’s Funeral Exposes Painful Realities of a Beloved Country

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:25:53 +0000

In a deeply personal postcard from NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu, we go the funeral of his venerated grandfather in Nigeria. It was a huge celebration of life, with music and dance. However, the family was confronted with extortion and exploitation at the gravesite. It’s an all too common occurrence, one that amplifies the grief of many Nigerians.

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Israel Exchanges Palestinian Prisoners, Detainees for Hostages in Gaza

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:11:27 +0000

Nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in Israeli prisons were released into Gaza and the occupied West Bank as part of phase one of the ceasefire deal. All 20 surviving Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas after spending more than two years in captivity in Gaza. We hear reaction from Gaza and Tel Aviv.

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The Ambitious Effort to Save New Zealand’s Iconic Bird

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:31:00 +0000

The kiwi, an adorable flightless bird from New Zealand, is disappearing, largely because of invasive species brought to the country’s islands by humans. So New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating rats, possums and other invasive animals that threaten the country’s biodiversity.

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Is Italy’s Super Volcano Getting Ready to Erupt?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcano is depicted in Greek and Roman mythology as the entrance to the underworld. Its eruptions thousands of years ago blocked out the sun, turning summer into winter. And now the volcano is stirring in a way it hasn’t for centuries. We go to the volcano outside Naples to understand its new activity.

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A Deal Emerges for Peace in Gaza and the Release of Hostages

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:45:29 +0000

Israel and Hamas have agreed on the "first phase" of a Gaza ceasefire deal, raising the possibility that the war may now be over. We hear from two of our correspondents in the region who have covered the entire war about the details in the plan and reactions to the announcement in Israel and in Gaza. And an interview with a Israeli man whose cousin’s remains are still in Gaza, about how families of hostages are feeling in this moment.

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Destruction Continues in Southern Lebanon

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:31:26 +0000

We continue our look at the ramifications of the two years of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. We go to southern Lebanon where demolitions and attacks on towns near the boarder with Israel continue even after a cease-fire between the two countries was put in place.

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Two Years After an Attack that Shook the Mideast, What are the Consequences?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:15:58 +0000

On October 7, 2023, a surprise attack from Hamas-led militants in Gaza became the deadliest day in Israeli history. Israel’s ensuing war in Gaza has been the deadliest and most destructive Palestinians have ever endured. We look at the heavy human costs born by Israelis and Palestinians over the last two years.

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Political Gridlock in France

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:30:38 +0000

France’s prime minister resigns with his government having been in power for only 18 hours. The country has had five prime ministers in two years, and the political crisis facing President Emmanuel Macron and a divided parliament is deepening. This uncertainty is having an effect on the European Union’s second-largest economy. Our correspondent in Paris explains the situation.

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Puppets Pushed Off the Air in Russia and France

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:05:23 +0000

The recent controversy in the U.S. over Jimmy Kimmel’s show being taken off the air, then restored got two of our correspondents thinking about similar sagas in the countries they cover. In both France and Russia popular political satire shows with puppets ran afoul of those in power and were pushed off the air. We hear from each show’s creator about what happened.

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Youth-led Protests in Multiple African Countries

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:04:02 +0000

Protests in Morocco and Madagascar, two disparate and distant African countries, highlight the younger generation’s frustrations over enduring years of poor governance. Our correspondent in Africa tells us these youth movements are fueled by social media and are demanding government accountability.

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Saving Coral in Colombia; Rating Your Taxi’s Smell in China

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:57:36 +0000

In Colombia we meet marine biologist Elvira Álvarado, known as the “mother of coral”. At 70, she’s still diving and pioneering a type of coral IVF to help save endangered reefs.

And in China, ride-hailing companies are penalizing drivers for smelly rides.

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Ukraine’s Flourishing Arms Industry

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:43:21 +0000

The United States is no longer providing weapons to Ukraine directly in their fight against Russia, so Ukraine is building their own as fast as they can. Ukraine’s president has suggested their weapons industry is advanced enough export their goods to like-minded countries. Our correspondent explores Ukraine’s arms industry and views Ukrainian-made weapons on display at a conference held in an unusual place.

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President Trump Announces His Peace Plan for Gaza

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:32:52 +0000

In a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the fighting in Gaza. Netanyahu said he has agreed to the plan for now, but underscored that Israel is ready to keep fighting if Hamas doesn’t agree to all the terms. Our reporter was there for the announcement and brings us more details.

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Mexico’s Popular But Forbidden Edible Cactus

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:22:28 +0000

In Mexico, chile en nogada is the taste of September. But one key ingredient —a candied cactus — is now illegal to buy - because its on the verge of extinction. But as our Mexico correspondent learns, traditions in Mexico are very hard to break.

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What Life is Like in Gaza; Will Recognition of a Palestinian State Make a Difference?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:45:59 +0000

Our reporter in Gaza brings us scenes from Gaza City as Israel attempts to occupy the population center. A hospital courtyard has become a graveyard.

And we hear one expert’s take on whether recent announcements of countries recognizing a Palestinian state will make a difference in the peace process.

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Renewed Pressure on Russia Over the War in Ukraine

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:36:04 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the United Nations the day after President Trump reversed his position on the war with Russia, saying Ukraine could win back all the territory it has lost. Meanwhile, Russia’s ramped up attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks have included more and more Russian aircraft entering the airspace of NATO countries. NATO has warned future incursions will lead to a more muscular response. We get updates from reporters in New York and Brussels.

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What is Life Like When You Don’t Have Citizenship Anywhere?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:24:13 +0000

In the United States it is estimated that more than 218,000 people don’t have citizenship — in the U.S. or any other country. This can make all kinds of mundane tasks, like opening a bank account or travelling, difficult to impossible. And with the Trump administration aggressively going after people without legal status to be in the country, many people who are stateless worry about indefinite detention or deportation to a country they have no ties to. We meet some people in this situation.

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Some Major Western Countries Announce the Recognition of a Palestinian State

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:32:20 +0000

Over the last few days, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and others recognized Palestine as a sovereign state. It’s a recognition Palestinians have been seeking for decades and that Israel says is a gift to Hamas. We get reaction from residents of the Occupied West Bank and from the U.N. General Assembly which is underway in New York.

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Global Ripples as U.S. Tariffs Hit a Small Creature: the Shrimp

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:31:56 +0000

U.S. import tariffs have had a noticeable impact on the shrimp industry in India, which until recently was a success story. Our correspondent goes to a coastal Indian town to see how those who depend on shrimp exports for their livelihood are coping. And she learns about the broader effects low shrimp prices in the U.S. have had across the world.

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Medical Innovations on the Battlefield

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:58:53 +0000

Along with the terrible cost in human lives, wars often bring rapid technological innovation and the war in Gaza is no different. More Israeli soldiers’ lives have been saved in this war compared to previous wars, thanks to medical advances, new technology and lessons learned on the operating table. We hear about some about some of the medical innovations being made.

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The Evolving Relationship Between the U.S. and the U.N.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:10:13 +0000

The United Nation is holding its annual General Assembly this month as the organization marks 80 years since its founding. But the body created in the aftermath of World War II to save future generations from scourge of war is struggling. With wars in Ukraine and Gaza and now with a Trump administration which wants to reshape the U.S. relationship with the U.N.

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Israel’s Ground Invasion of Gaza City

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:34:29 +0000

Israel says a new phase of the war in Gaza has begun as troops make a push to takeover and occupy Gaza City. We get an update on the offensive. And for the first time a U.N. panel has found Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, we’ll hear from the head of commission that came to that finding.

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Donald Trump’s Roots in Scotland

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:35:45 +0000

Ahead of a Presidential visit to the United Kingdom this week, we learn about the heritage of Donald Trump’s mother, who was born and raised in one of the UK’s northernmost islands. Our correspondent takes us to the Scottish island where Mary Ann MacLeod was born and learned English as her second language after Gaelic.

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India's Honk-Happy Drivers Switch To Even Louder Horns

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:50:28 +0000

Indian cities are noisy – very noisy. And now drivers are buying louder horns so they can be heard above the din. But that’s adding to noise pollution in cities like Mumbai.

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Looking Back at the Man Who Helped Shape the U.N.

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:42:05 +0000

In the early 1960s, U Thant, a practicing Buddhist from a remote town in Burma, became the first non-Western secretary-general of the United Nations. He immediately faced unfolding crises around the world. We talk with U Thant’s grandson about his new book “Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World.”

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NATO Shoots Down Russian Drones Over Poland

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:43:20 +0000

More than a dozen Russian drones entered the airspace of Poland, triggering NATO to scramble fighter jets to shoot them down. The drones came as part of a larger wave Russia sent to attack neighboring Ukraine and it was the first time in the history of NATO that alliance fighters engaged enemy aircraft in allied airspace. We get the latest on the incident, and hear about Article 4 of the NATO which Poland has evoked in response.

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Israel Attacks Hamas Leadership in Qatar

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:16:56 +0000

For the first time, Israel launched an airstrike in Qatar, bombing a building in Doha that houses Hamas political leadership. Israel says the targets were complicit in planning the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and in directing Hamas movements in the war in Gaza. We get reaction from the U.S. and the Mideast region and ask what this development might mean in the effort towards a Gaza cease-fire.

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The Boy Known as “God’s Influencer” Becomes the First Millennial Saint

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:15:04 +0000

An Italian boy who died at age fifteen in 2006 becomes the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. He was canonized over the weekend. This saint from the smartphone generation was known for using technology to spread the faith. We go to his tomb in a hilltop village in Italy.

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Trump Administration’s War with International Drug Cartels

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:16:39 +0000

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is at war with the drug cartels and a recent deadly strike on a boat from Venezuela was just the beginning. Some countries in Central and South America are expressing unease, while others are willing to partner in the effort- despite questions about the legalities of the administration’s actions.

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U.S. coffee tariffs stir trouble for Brazil but opportunity for Colombia

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:59:47 +0000

A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?

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What a Parade in China Says About That Country’s View of the World

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:04:19 +0000

China holds a military parade that is about more that commemorating the end of World War II. We hear about which world leaders attended the ceremony and the message China is trying to convey about its role in the world.

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Israel Begins its Invasion of Gaza City

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:10:00 +0000

The Israeli military has begun a push into Gaza City, with an expected ground invasion and forcible evacuation of nearly a million people living there. Many residents are already fleeing. But with the vast majority of Gaza declared off-limits by Israel, where are refugees able to go?

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Encore: Tracking Wolves in Italy

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:19:00 +0000

In this encore episode, we hear about the return of wolves to Europe. After being hunted to near extinction, they have made a population comeback in recent decades with the help of conservation efforts. Now, the country with the most wolves in Europe is Italy. Our correspondent in Rome sets out for the Italian forest with an organization that takes small groups to try to see wolves in the wild.

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The Effects of Melting Glaciers in Europe

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:55:26 +0000

Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent with temperatures there increasing at twice the average global rate. That is melting Europe's glaciers, which may disappear by the end of the century, forever altering the continent's rivers with ripple effects on shipping. We go to the water’s source in the Swiss Alps to understand the changes taking place.

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How did a Major Chinese Investment in Afghanistan Collapse?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:50:24 +0000

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took control, China stepped in with a sizable investment to develop oil fields. But now the Afghan Government has cut the contract and the Chinese firm says the Taliban took some of its workers hostage.

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Treating Children Injured in War

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:57:17 +0000

Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, UNICEF estimates that more than 50,000 Palestinian children have been killed or injured. We meet a doctor in nearby Lebanon where he and his team are racing to heal the handful of kids they can reach.

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Where do Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stand?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:02:04 +0000

President Trump has made clear he’s interested in ending the war Russia has waged on Ukraine. After a flurry of diplomatic meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a variety of European leaders, is the prospect of peace near? We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and a national security correspondent from the New York Times on whether progress has been made.

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Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:56:50 +0000

In Ireland, the Catholic Church once ran homes for unwed mothers. Until recently the church dominated life there and pregnancy outside marriage was considered shameful. Behind one of these homes a ghastly discovery has recently been made and is now being unearthed. It was a secret most people in the town knew about, but no one took any action until recently.

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What is Hamas’ Strategy?

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:06:05 +0000

A U.N. backed panel of experts declares a famine in the northern part of Gaza, the first time there has been a confirmed famine in the Middle East. We hear about the conditions that lead to the declaration. And Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire with Israel, while Israel is threatening a new assault into Gaza City. We hear about the pressure Hamas is facing from Arab countries while it seeks to ensure its own survival.

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Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:43:32 +0000

After banning a pro-Palestinian protest group and labeling members terrorists, the UK has been arresting hundreds of protesters at weekly rallies, mostly elderly people. Critics say it endangers freedom of speech and assembly.

And Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some surprising things to grow in local gardens.

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The “White Walkers” of Gaza

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:35:57 +0000

In the Gaza Strip thousands of exhausted, hungry people seek meager food at a distribution site in the north. Those lucky enough to get one of the sacks of white flour given out are called “white walkers”, a reference to zombie-like characters in the television show "Game of Thrones". But many leave empty-handed and simply seeking the food aid is dangerous and often deadly. We go to one of these sites to see the dangers hungry Palestinians will face in search of food.

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President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:51:41 +0000

President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders met at the White House to talk about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting followed a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week. We dive into the proposals to end the war and how each side might react to them. We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and Ukraine’s former foreign minister.

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A Devastating Drought in Iran

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:46:37 +0000

A long lasting drought and severe heat this summer, compounded with government mismanagement of the country’s dams have led to an impending water crisis in Iran. Officials are warning that the approximately ten million residents of the country's capital, Tehran, might run out of water in a matter of weeks. We hear how this has happened and what it means for Iranians.

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A Secret History of the Japanese Army

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:15:06 +0000

On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII, the legacy of a biological warfare unit still haunts. And human rights activists are alarmed by the Trump administration’s changing focus.

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Four Years after Taliban's Return to Power in Afghanistan, Life for Many has Worsened

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:31:45 +0000

It's been four years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly. But the Trump administration says Afghanistan’s conditions have improved in recent years to the point where sending Afghan nationals BACK does not pose a threat to their safety.

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How Alaska Went from Russian Colony to U.S. State

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:19:00 +0000

All eyes are on Alaska ahead of President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting there on Friday. We revisit the history of Russia’s sale of the Alaskan territory to the U.S.. NPR’s Greg Myre describes how some Russians still question whether Alaska is truly American.

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Syria Tries To Rebuild A Functioning Economy After Years of Corrupt Dictatorship

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:16:05 +0000

Syria’s trying to emerge from a multi-layered financial crisis since opposition fighters toppled the regime late last year and formed a government. It’s been given a boost by the US lifting most sanctions, but efforts are hampered by a lack of liquidity.

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European Leaders Insist Ukraine Must be Part of Peace Talks

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:39:54 +0000

EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Friday’s Trump-Putin talks in Alaska, with Brussels insisting any peace deal must include Ukraine. And Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli airstrike that also took out the broadcaster's crew in Gaza City.

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Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:08:37 +0000

Much of the attention on the world's plunging birth rate is on east Asian countries like Japan and South Korea. But Latin American countries, like Chile, are also seeing a decline in fertility. We go to Chile’s capital to understand the personal decisions behind the countries plummeting birth rate trend.

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The Story Behind a Famous Photo of a Starving Child in Gaza

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:43:21 +0000

A photo of an emaciated child in Gaza has gone viral, with many in Israel claiming it depicts false information. Our producer in Gaza meets the child and his family, we hear about how he is doing now and about the food insecurity many in Gaza are facing.

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Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Problems

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:12:28 +0000

In Africa’s most populous country more than a third of residents have no access to electricity. Even those connected to the nation’s crumbling power grid cannot rely on it. And the situation isn’t improving. We go to Nigeria to see how people cope with the lack of access to power.

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A Famous Palestinian Activist Killed in the Occupied West Bank

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:10:18 +0000

A Palestinian activist who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" was shot dead in a suspected Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank. We go to his community to hear about the man and the incident that lead to his death.

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The Global Impact of the Latest U.S. Tariffs

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:49:02 +0000

The Trump Administration’s worldwide tariff wars continue. A top priority for Trump has been resetting U.S. trade relations and earlier this year his administration had vowed “90 deals in 90 days”. But as the August 1st deadline came and went, what emerged wasn’t a flurry of deals but a wave of new tariffs. We hear from reporters around the world about how countries are reacting to the news and what the impact could be.

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Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author's 250th Birthday

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:45:47 +0000

With anniversary of Jane Austen's birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and tailcoats at costume balls across Britain.

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Brazil Braces for Trump's Tariffs. Brits Say Goodbye to Ozzy

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:27:19 +0000

The threat of 50% US tariffs on some goods have Brazilian growers and producers are on edge. Heavy metal hero Ozzy Osbourne has a hometown farewell in Birmingham, England.

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President Trump's Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding Requires Rebuilding An Industry

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:59:06 +0000

President Trump wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. to counter China and boost American jobs. The ambitious goal will require rebuilding infrastructure and retraining a workforce. And in Paris, twenty years of discouraging car traffic and planting trees is yielding cleaner air and revitalized river banks and public spaces.

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This Underwater Sculpture Garden Protects Italian Fishing Grounds

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:11:32 +0000

Mermaids, giants and huge eyes look up from the waters near Talamone, Italy. It's one fisherman's way of protecting fishing grounds from the damage of trawling nets. Artists' sculptures are sunk to the bottom of the Mediterranean sea along with concrete blocks to break the nets of the trawlers that devastate marine life.

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Starvation Threatens Lasting Harm to Gaza's Children

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:20:35 +0000

Doctors warn that even with immediate food aid, the toll of malnutrition and starvation on children in Gaza may already be permanent. And we hear the Venezuelans deported from the U.S. to El Salvador describe beatings, sexual abuse, and near-total isolation inside the notorious CECOT mega prison.

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Extreme Hunger In Gaza. France To Recognize Palestinian State

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:37:34 +0000

A deepening hunger crisis is gripping Gaza, with more than 120 deaths from starvation reported — most of them children. As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens and ceasefire talks stall, French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will formally recognize a Palestinian state— becoming the first G7 nation to do so.

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Israel Puts the Mediterranean Beach Off-Limits to Gazans. Protests in Ukraine.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:59:36 +0000

Israel warns Gazans that a visit to the sea could cost their lives, denying them a rare refuge and relief from heat. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Concedes to Protesters' Demand that Anti-Corruption Watchdogs Remain Independent.

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Lesotho Declares State of Disaster After U.S. Tariffs. Rescissions Impact U.N.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:31:43 +0000

The southern African nation's garment industry is being gutted by U.S. tariffs. And United Nations peacekeeping and UNICEF are amongst the agencies facing major cuts after a new U.S. funding rollback.

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Israeli Ground Troops Enter Central Gaza And Chile's Musical High Desert Fiesta

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:13:17 +0000

In Gaza, one of the last relatively safe zones is now under fire, as Israel expands its military ground operation into the central city of Deir al-Balah. And we visit the tiny desert village in Chile that fills with music for Fiesta de La Tirana.

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One Doctor's Story After Another Violent Weekend in Gaza

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:35:56 +0000

Many injured in Gaza while seeking food at distribution sites are sent to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. NPR speaks with Dr. Nick Maynard, a British surgeon volunteering there.

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The Downstream Effects of China's Rare Earth Mining

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:30:43 +0000

China has nearly cornered the market in rare earth minerals, which are a necessary component to much of our technology today. But China sources some of those rare earths and other heavy metals from neighboring Myanmar. And the ramped up in production there is causing downstream environmental concerns in Thailand. We go to Thailand to understand the issue.

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Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:25:39 +0000

Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this essential American service survive and thrive. Visit donate.npr.org now.

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China's Stranglehold on Coveted Rare Earth Minerals

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:30:24 +0000

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth minerals, sought after for the production of cell phones, computers, electric and hybrid vehicles, and more. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the US. We explore how.

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The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:04:52 +0000

More families around the world are choosing to have fewer children or none all. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink. We look at why this is happening and what it could mean for the future.

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Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter's Eyes to the World

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:08:04 +0000

Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that's sometimes needed for something else. But every so often, the heirlooms or mementos that you find retain some value: if that's emotional value, it can be hard to part with them. If it's financial, that can make it easier, as Willem Marx hoped it would be with his childhood stamp collection in London.

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Syrians in Turkey Decide Whether to Return Home

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:32:26 +0000

Millions of Syrians fled their country during the civil war that lasted more than a decade. Now the dictator has been deposed and the country is trying to recover. Many ex-pat Syrians, including a large number in Turkey, are looking at what they have left in Syria and deciding whether to return.

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Russia Intensifies Its Air War in Ukraine

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:08:04 +0000

Russia ratcheted up air attacks by drones and missiles on Ukraine this week. The increase comes as President Trump has expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's seeming unwillingness to enter talks to end the war. Trump indicated the U.S. would resume shipments of weapons to Ukraine that had previously been suspended. Our correspondent in Kyiv gives us the latest.

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Syria, Six Months After a Dictator Departed

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:45:01 +0000

Our correspondent goes back to Syria six months after the ouster of dictator Bashar Al-Assad to see the country's growing pains in its new era.

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Who Will Become the Next Supreme Leader of Iran?

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:02:27 +0000

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 86 years-old and his political power is weakened following the short war with Israel. Our correspondent explores who, or what, could replace Khamenei upon his death.

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What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:10:04 +0000

A typewriter recently discovered in a basement in upstate New York holds important clues about the origins of Chinese computing. And brings up questions about language and culture.

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In Nigeria, Farmers and Herders Battle Each Other for Land

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:09:46 +0000

In the fertile central region, the fights between herders and farmers for land access has become violent. We go to one village where over 160 people were killed in what villagers say was an effort to drive them off their farms.

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China Works to Dominate in AI and EV

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:07:04 +0000

The reality of China's efforts to lead in two important tech sectors. In artificial intelligence, control of the data needed to train new models could dictate where the industry is able to expand fastest. And a price war in China's electric vehicle industry.

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A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:57:48 +0000

An NPR journalist in Gaza describes his harrowing experience seeking food from a distribution site run by private American contractors. He found himself facing Israeli military fire, crowds fighting for rations, and masked thieves.

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A Crackdown Inside Iran

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:07:26 +0000

With a shaky truce between Israel and Iran holding, activists say the Iranian government is hunting for people it suspects of collaborating with Israel. Iranian state media reports hundreds have been taken into custody in the last two weeks and some are fleeing into neighboring countries, including Turkey. We hear from some.

And, during the air war with Israel, one young Iranian woman turned to Chat GPT for information and comfort.

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Russia's Largest Bombardment of Ukraine

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:54:08 +0000

Russia attacked Ukraine with over 500 drones and missiles over the weekend, it was the largest air assault since the Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine over three years ago. The barrage included targets in Western Ukraine, a region far from the front lines that doesn't often see bombardments. We get the latest from our correspondent in Kyiv.

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How Russia Sees Itself in the World

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:51:50 +0000

Ever since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the majority of western countries have been working to marginalize Russia by imposing sanctions and moving away from dependence on Russian oil. This week NATO announced most member countries would dramatically increase defense spending, a move they said was meant to counter threats posed by Russia.

But Russia is eager to show it still has many partners around the globe and quash talk of a possible economic recession at home. Our correspondent takes us to an international conference in Saint Petersburg where the Russian government is putting it's best face forward.

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Evita Sings for the People in London; Gangs in Peru Target Schools

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:39:00 +0000

As part of a broader crime wave in Peru that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, gangs have begun targeting private schools in poorer neighborhoods for extortion. We hear how administrators and parents are dealing with the threats. And in London's West End, you don't need a ticket to witness the soaring signature song for the musical Evita. It is performed nightly in the street. We attend a recent performance.

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Germany Rearms

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:02:45 +0000

NATO is wrapping up it's meeting and most members are pledging to increase defense spending to counter threats posed by Russia. Among the countries expanding their military is Germany, which is aiming to field the largest army in the European Union with massive investment. Our correspondent in Berlin shows us how Germany plans to accomplish that goal.

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A Possible Iran-Israel Ceasefire and Why China is Watching the War Closely

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:02:20 +0000

President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on social media and the agreement was immediately tested. We'll hear the latest. And China has been watching developments in the war closely because gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.

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Were U.S. Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Program Successful?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:44:58 +0000

The U.S. entered Israel's war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran's ability to make a nuclear weapon.

And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long had sights on attacking Iran but until recently that ambition seemed to be sidelined by President Trump. Now Netanyahu's basking in the moment after the U.S. joined in on the war against Iran.

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What Does the Israel-Iran War Mean for the Middle East?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:14:21 +0000

As Israel and Iran continue missile attacks against one another, we look at how countries in the Middle East are viewing the conflict. Whether that war could spread and if other powers in the region are bracing for a wider conflict. And we hear from some residents of Tehran weighing the decision of fleeing the Iranian capital as President Trump commanded or staying and taking their chances.

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Can War Games Prevent Actual War?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:47:57 +0000

Though low tech, table top war games can give experts an understanding of how a real-world conflict could play out. With increased global instability there is increased demand for these exercises, even among those with access to classified information. We watch one such war game.

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What We Know About Iran's Nuclear Program

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:59:34 +0000

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran is "marching very quickly" toward a nuclear weapon. The U.S. intelligence community says Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program decades ago. We hear from two NPR correspondents who are watching this very closely to find out who is right.

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What is the Future of the Israel-Iran War and Will the U.S. Get Involved?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:19:26 +0000

The war between Israel and Iran shows no signs of slowing down. There were traffic jams in Tehran with people fleeing after President Trump suggested on social media everyone there evacuate. We talk to a longtime Iran analyst about where the war might go and what the U.S. role in the conflict might be. And we go to the neighboring countries in the region to see how people are reacting to missiles flying overhead.

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The Air War Between Israel and Iran

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:57:45 +0000

For days Israel has been attacking Iran with airstrikes, which they say is an effort to degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran has been responding by firing missiles at Israel. We'll hear what has been hit and what targets may be next. And we compare the two countries' ability to defend against these types of attacks.

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Paris' Iconic Opera House Celebrates 150 Years

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:46:32 +0000

Commissioned by Napoleon, the opulent Opera Garnier is named after its architect, Charles Garnier. Garnier rose from the Paris slums to design one of Europe's most celebrated venues. Opera Garnier eventually became the inspiration for the novel and musical, "Phantom of the Opera."

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What Does Pakistan's Use of a New Chinese Fighter Jet Mean for the Future?

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:33:59 +0000

Pakistan and India traded cross-border military strikes in May, a four day flare-up in a long running conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. Among the significant developments in the brief conflict was the first time a Chinese made fighter plane saw combat. Our correspondent in Mumbai says that debut might have a long term impact.

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A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:35:13 +0000

A new powerful group has risen in Gaza and they are being armed by Israel. The militia calls itself "The Popular Forces" and they are presenting themselves as a counter to Hamas' rule of the territory. Our correspondent tells us what we know about this new armed power.

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Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:30:09 +0000

The United States hosts many students and scientific researchers from the world's two largest countries, India and China. The U.S. is seen as one of the best places to get and education and on the cutting edge of innovation. But a series of moves by the Trump administration, including greater scrutiny of those applying for student visa and, in the case of China, threats to revoke some visas, are making some rethink their plans.

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A Family in Gaza Struggles to Get By

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:10:07 +0000

Amid Israel's expanding war in Gaza and its restrictions on aid entering the territory it's getting harder and harder for civilians to find enough to eat. A U.N.-backed report warns half a million people in Gaza are facing starvation. We hear what life is like there for a mother and her eight children.

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World Reaction to the Latest U.S. Travel Ban

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:01:20 +0000

President Donald Trump has issued a new travel ban, barring travelers from 12 countries and partially restricting travelers from seven others from coming to the U.S. We hear from reporters in Asia, Latin America and Africa to hear how targeted countries might be affected.

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Some Israelis are Shifting their Views on the War in Gaza

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:03:12 +0000

Since the war against Hamas in Gaza began, there have been protests in Israel pressuring the government to end the war so that the hostages being held there can be released. But lately, as the number of casualties in Gaza mount and food entering the territory has been restricted, it is becoming less taboo to speak out about the plight of Palestinians. We go to one protest.

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How a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria's Divisions and Hope for the Future

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:43:42 +0000

After being on opposite sides of Syria's war, former regime firefighters and members of the White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse are learning to trust each other and work side-by-side.

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Russia and Ukraine Meet Following Massive Attacks

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:09:48 +0000

Representatives from Russia and Ukraine gather for peace talks in Istanbul. The meeting comes after the two countries each launched large-scale drone attacks on one another over the weekend, including an audacious Ukrainian strike on Russia's bomber aircraft fleet. We hear the latest from the talks and about how Ukraine's drone capabilities have evolved.

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Remembering a Ballet Legend in Russia; a Monkey Census in Nepal

Fri, 30 May 2025 20:10:48 +0000

Russians remember the longtime artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, who died recently. Yuri Grigorovich held the position for the last three decades of the Soviet Union and staged productions that were wildly popular at home and projected soft power overseas.

And in Nepal, people have complained of monkey's stealing food from their property for years. Now, the government is holding its first-ever monkey census to understand exactly how bad the problem is.

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Why Germany's Government Can Spy on a Political Party

Thu, 29 May 2025 20:03:36 +0000

Germany's biggest opposition political party, the nationalist and anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, has been designated "extremist" by the country's domestic intelligence agency. That means the German government can tap party members' phones and hire informants to monitor them, in a measure meant to ensure that the party is not a threat to democracy. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have both criticized this move. But it is something the German constitution allows and that constitution was shaped by the United States. Our correspondent in Germany looks into how and why this came about.

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Healthcare System Collapses in Sudan's Capital

Wed, 28 May 2025 19:56:15 +0000

The civil war in Sudan has been ongoing for more than two years causing some fifteen million people to be displaced and the collapse of the country's healthcare system in many places. In the capital Khartoum, there were once nearly 100 public and private medical facilities, now none are operational. We go to Khartoum to see how residents are coping with the lack of medical care.

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Reckoning with the Past in Colombia

Tue, 27 May 2025 20:26:53 +0000

Colombians suffered through a decades-long guerilla war in which hundreds of thousands died. According to the country's truth commission, approximately 80% of those killed were civilians. Now some former army soldiers accused of atrocities during the war are trying to make amends. They are helping to locate and exhume the remains of innocent civilians executed by the Colombian military. We go to one of the sites.

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Inside a Drone Factory in Ukraine

Fri, 23 May 2025 19:00:59 +0000

Throughout the more than three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have been a key tool and weapon used by both sides in the conflict. Because of this, Ukraine is at the cutting edge of drone innovation, churning out some two million unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, last year. These flying drones come in all sizes and they're produced in factories large and high-tech, as well as small and shoestring. In today's episode, NPR's Eleanor Beardsley takes us inside a drone-making operation in Kyiv.

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In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers

Thu, 22 May 2025 19:24:35 +0000

By some estimates, some 90% of murders in Mexico go unpunished. But when a woman in Mexico kills an abusive partner, many of them do end up in jail convicted of "excessive use of legitimate force". Mexican singer-songwriter Vivir Quintana started looking into the issue and found compelling, tragic tales. We speak to Quintana about her new album which tells the stories of some of these women.

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An Interview with President Trump's Ambassador to Israel

Wed, 21 May 2025 22:21:13 +0000

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says he's "outraged" at at the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada for condemning Israel's new military offensive in Gaza. He sat down with NPR to express the U.S. view of the conflict as pressure on Israel from around the world is mounting, not just for the new offensive in Gaza but also for restricting food aid to the territory.

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India's Relationship with the U.S.

Tue, 20 May 2025 20:18:57 +0000

There's been a political backlash in India after the Trump administration deported dozens of Indian migrants who were in the U.S. without legal status. This comes after the U.S. had announced 26 percent tariffs on India, which are currently suspended. Those events have changed Indian's perceptions of what they had thought was a cozy relationship with the U.S. and have cause a headache for the Indian prime minister. We go to western India to hear what people think of the U.S. now.

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On the Ground in Gaza as Israel Launches a New Offensive

Mon, 19 May 2025 20:41:04 +0000

Israel has begun a new ground operation in Gaza in which it says it plans to take territory and hold it. Palestinians are fleeing the intense bombardment. At the same time, Israel and Hamas are holding peace talks. And Israel says it will start allowing food and medicine into Gaza after a nearly three month blockade to pressure Hamas to release hostages. We hear the latest in the new offensive and an interview with a resident in northern Gaza to hear what life has been like.

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Tough Choices for New Parents in Ukraine's beleaguered East

Fri, 16 May 2025 21:01:44 +0000

Determination and New Life in a Besieged Ukrainian City - a visit to a maternity ward in Slovyansk, a city that's endured over a decade of Russian assault and oppression.

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The U.S. Has a New Plan for Gaza Aid

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:30:04 +0000

The Trump Administration has a new plan for delivering aid to Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has blocked all food, fuel and medicine for more than ten weeks, accusing Hamas of stealing aid meant for civilians. The U.S. says their plan will address those concerns, but experts worry the plan could set a bad precedent. We learn more.

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Understanding an Important Religious Group in Syria

Wed, 14 May 2025 19:17:37 +0000

Syria is in a precarious place as it emerges from civil war and a long dictatorship. The recently announced removal of U.S. sanctions bring hopes that the economy might stabilize. Another challenge is Syria's population— it is one of the most diverse countries in the Middle East and with that comes competing demands and priorities from various groups. NPR's Jane Arraf takes us to southern Syria, near the border with Israel and introduces us to one of the biggest minority groups, the Druze.

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President Trump's Trip to the Middle East

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:24:59 +0000

President Trump's first major overseas trip of his second term is to the same place as his first term, the Middle East. Trump is visiting the Gulf States of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. And he is scheduled to meet with Syria's new president for the first time. We'll hear about the significance of that meeting and the deals between the U.S. and Gulf countries being announced. We'll also hear about the personal relationships and family business deals Trump has with various Gulf Arab rulers.

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Poland Prepares for War

Mon, 12 May 2025 19:26:17 +0000

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and President Trump's efforts to change the U.S. relationship with Europe and NATO have caused some European countries to rethink their own defense. One example is Poland, which shares a 500-mile border with Russia and Russian ally Belarus. Poland is preparing to repel a Russian invasion, including a plan to train every adult male in the country to be ready for war. We go to Poland to see what the preparations look like.

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Investigating One of the Deadliest Moments of the War in Gaza

Fri, 09 May 2025 19:22:21 +0000

Since Israel's military went to war against Hamas in Gaza more than a year and a half ago, it has conducted thousands of strikes in the territory. One attack last year stands out. Israel struck a five-story building housing an extended family of well over 100 people. The military says they were targeting an enemy spotter on the roof. NPR reporters and producers set out to chronicle this attack, to know how many people were killed and injured and to understand what it means to the family of survivors.

Click here to see NPR's visual investigation of this attack.

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New Pope Has Ties To U.S. and Peru

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:33:57 +0000

The world's 1.4 billion Catholics now have a new pope. Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago and spent two decades of service to the church in Peru will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. We go to the Vatican to hear what it was like in St. Peter's Square when the new pope blessed the faithful for the first time. And we hear from someone who knows the pope from his time in Chicago.

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Hostilities Between India and Pakistan Escalate

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:34:34 +0000

India conducted airstrikes on targets across Pakistan in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It was the most extensive attack in decades and Pakistan's defense minister warned the escalation could lead to nuclear confrontation. We go to our correspondent in Mumbai to understand what is happening and what each country might do next.

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Who are the Cardinals Who Will Pick the Next Pope?

Tue, 06 May 2025 20:32:48 +0000

This week 133 cardinals will meet in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to select a new pope who will lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. This will be the first papal conclave in which fewer than half the voting cardinals are European. During his time, Pope Frances selected many cardinals from the global south and our correspondent in Rome tells us how this could influence who the next pope will be.

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Israel's Plans for Gaza

Mon, 05 May 2025 20:58:07 +0000

Israel's cabinet has approved plans for Gaza that include expanding the war, taking territory with the intent to keep troops there, and major shifts in the way food and aid are distributed. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv tells us what are in the plans and what they could mean for Gaza.

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What Will Happen to Russian-Occupied Territories in Ukraine?

Fri, 02 May 2025 19:55:53 +0000

At the heart of a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is what, if any, Ukrainian territory Russia will be allowed to keep. Moscow asserts that four Ukrainian provinces are more culturally Russian than Ukrainian. We go to one of those areas to find out what the people there think.

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President Trump's Global Impact After 100 Days

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:35:43 +0000

Donald Trump has passed one hundred days in his second term as president of the United States. We look at how he is reshaping the US relationship with the rest of the world.

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Conflicted Feelings as Israel Reflects on 18 Months of War

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:38:55 +0000

Every year Israeli's spend their Memorial Day commemorating Israelis killed in war and attacks. This year it comes as they are reckoning with an ongoing war that is already the longest war the country has ever waged. We go to Tel Aviv to see what this year's Memorial Day in Israel is like.

Note: there is a mention of suicide in this episode.

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Seeking Closure 50 Years After the End of the Vietnam War

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:42:31 +0000

Fifty years ago this week Communist forces seized the city of Saigon bringing an end to the Vietnam war. It was a war that defined a generation with effects that reverberate today. We go to Laos were one man's search for closure takes him to the top of the tallest mountain.

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Preparing to Pick a New Pope

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:20:31 +0000

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony over the weekend and next week the College of Cardinals will convene their conclave at the Vatican to choose his successor. In this episode we speak to one of those cardinals, who will attend his first papal conclave. And we go inside the room where it all happens, the Sistine Chapel famous for its ceiling of frescos by Michelangelo.

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A New Mission for Syria's Famed White Helmets

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:30:18 +0000

During Syria's long civil war, the White Helmets were known for running into harms way, rescuing civilians from the aftermath of regime attacks. Now with the regime gone, the famed organization is finding a new mission with new challenges. We go to Damascus to see them in action.

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What is the Relationship Between Russia and the U.S. Now?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:49:01 +0000

The sometimes cold and often frozen relationship between Russia and the U.S. has gotten a lot warmer since President Trump took office. And even through the American drive to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine may be faltering, the desire to do big business deals with the Kremlin has not. We go to Moscow to look at how the relationship between the two countries has changed, from the Russian perspective.

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Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:00:26 +0000

America's neighbor to the north has seen wide ranging impacts from the tariffs on goods sent to the U.S.— from Canadian identity to the country's politics and of course the economy. Even small businesses are feeling the change. We go to the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia to see how tariffs are playing out.

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A Church in Gaza Mourns the Pope

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:12:52 +0000

Catholics around the world are in mourning following the death of Pope Francis. We go to one tiny church in Gaza, the Holy Family Church, which had a very personal relationship with the pontiff. Pope Francis made a practice of personally calling the church nearly every day since the war in Gaza began.

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The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:47:16 +0000

Pope Francis died of a stroke on Easter Monday, according to the Vatican. He was one of the most popular pontiffs in decades, taking stances on the inclusivity of the church as well as treatment of the poor and migrants. We look back on the life and the papacy of the first non-European pope in more than a millennium.

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Refugees in Limbo as U.S. Halts a Resettlement Program.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:04:43 +0000

In Kenya, generations of mostly Somalians have lived in one of the world's largest refugee camps for over thirty years. Many hoped to resettle in places such as the U.S., which has paused a key admissions program. And a visit to China's oldest trade fair, where traders are plotting their next move after U.S. tariffs and a darkened economic forecast.

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Mothers' Anguish after Grisly Discovery in Mexico

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:56:04 +0000

The discovery of a clandestine cartel crematorium on a disused ranch in Jalisco has once again raised questions about the crisis of forced disappearances and the connection to organized crime.

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Tracking Wolves in Italy

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:37:13 +0000

After being hunted to near extinction, wolves have made a population comeback in recent decades with the help of conservation efforts. Now, the country with the most wolves in Europe is Italy. Our correspondent in Rome set's out for the Italian forest with an organization that takes small groups to try to see wolves in the wild.

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Dismantling Democracy in Hungary

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:23:19 +0000

In his fifteen years as prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban has steadily chipped away at his country's democratic freedoms. We go to Budapest to see what the erosion of democracy looks like and we find that may of Orban's strategies are being studied by politicians elsewhere.

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Big Changes at the U.S. State Department

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:33:16 +0000

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 into the State Department. We'll see what the loss of USAID funding has meant for the search for truth about Syria's civil war.

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Allegations of a Land Grab on Nigeria's Coast

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:51:00 +0000

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 government in an apparent effort to make way for luxury developments. We go to the communities and meet the people affected.

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Academics Fleeing the U.S. for Europe

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:15:07 +0000

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 the same time many academics feel like their freedom is under attack. Our correspondent in Rome tells us that European Universities are offering refuge to researchers in the U.S.

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Israel's Attacks on Syria

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:22:07 +0000

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 correspondent takes us to one of the Syrian villages on the border that was attacked.

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Israeli Soldiers Refusing to Serve in Gaza

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:06:47 +0000

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 Aviv talked to three officers who commanded troops in Gaza and who have become frustrated with military strategy.

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War and Peace in Sudan's Capital

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:36:12 +0000

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 shifts for residents of Khartoum who have stayed in the city. One resident has been sending our correspondent regular voice notes telling him about what life is like. We hear what it means to have a war break out in your city and what it is like to finally be liberated.

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The Opaque War Against the Houthis in Yemen

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:57:54 +0000

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 it is going or its goals. Our national security correspondent tells us about what the U.S. military is doing in Yemen and how we're getting more information about that from the Houthis than from the Pentagon.

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Global Reaction to the U.S. Tariff War

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:28:05 +0000

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 are hearing anger, dismay, threats of retaliation and bewilderment.

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Syria Struggles to Find Unity

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:06:01 +0000

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 they're afraid of sectarian attacks from the new government and will not be giving up their weapons.

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China's Global Electric Vehicle Boom

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:44:34 +0000

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 expanding in emerging markets. One of the markets where their cars are selling big is Brazil, where BYD is investing nearly a billion dollars in a factory. But as our Brazil correspondent tells us there have been some difficulties along the way.

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Trump Policies Lead to a Wave of Reverse Migration

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:54:35 +0000

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 Salvador. And President Trump has essentially closed the door to immigrants seeking to enter the country through the border with Mexico. These policies have provoked so-called reverse migration, where people go back to the places they once fled. And that has knock-on effects for other countries. We go to a tiny island in Panama to see the effects of U.S. immigration policy.

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The Sounds of Ramadan in Gaza

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:04:08 +0000

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 changed. Our producer in Gaza brings us the sounds of this year's Ramadan in Gaza.

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China Tries to Reboot Its Economy as Competitors Circle

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:43:16 +0000

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 darkens China's economic outlook. We have two reports on reactions to China's economic state. We hear how the Chinese government is encouraging business investment, but it's a hard pitch to sell in a communist state that hasn't always been kind to entrepreneurs. And how Vietnam, another communist country, seeks to capitalize on China's uncertain future and is experiencing a manufacturing boom.

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The Global Race for Rare Earth Minerals

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:31:18 +0000

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 are so sought after and the stakes in the race to control them.

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The Triumph of a Doctrine of Cruelty in El Salvador

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:01:54 +0000

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. And now the U.S. is endorsing this view, sending hundreds of people removed from the U.S. to those same prisons. We hear about the triumph of Bukele's style of rule in El Salvador.

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Israel's Powerful Finance Minister and the Future of the Gaza Strip

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:29:45 +0000

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 Israel to resettle the Gaza Strip. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threated to collapse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government if the Gaza war ends. Our reporter talked to Smotrich and tells us about his rise to power.

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China Watchers See Parallels in American Politics

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:51:20 +0000

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.'

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Building a Tech Industry in Syria From Scratch

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:02:28 +0000

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 Syria during the civil war and now is a graduate student at Stanford. His journey illustrates both the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead for Syria.

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Israel Launches a New Offensive in Gaza

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:07:10 +0000

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 to areas they had withdrawn from. They say they want Hamas to agree to a new ceasefire deal and release more hostages. But many Israelis are opposed to this return to war. We hear what this resumption of fighting sounds like in Gaza from our producer there. Warning, this episode contains graphic descriptions of war.

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Trump and Putin Talk about a Ceasefire in Ukraine

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:37:44 +0000

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 progress was made. We hear the latest.

And in Ukraine, people are watching these and other developments with concern, skepticism, and with dark humor.

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Why Are Young Germans Moving to the Extremes?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:01:10 +0000

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 right in young people seems to fall along gender lines. We try to find out why it seems the youth in Germany are moving to the extremes.

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What Happened to Syria's Lost Children?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:22:35 +0000

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 found that hundreds of children were separated from family and placed in orphanages around Damascus by government intelligence agents. They ordered the orphanages to keep this a secret.

Now that the Assad regime has fallen, families are searching the Syrian capital for their missing children. We go to Damascus to learn more.

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What Cuts to U.S. Aid Mean in Africa

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:08:59 +0000

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 being felt acutely by those providing the aid on the ground in foreign countries. We hear from three providers in Africa.

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India Sees Opportunity in U.S. Tariffs

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:35:26 +0000

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 themselves? We go to an Indian manufacturing hub to see what the strategy looks like.

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Rising Sectarian Violence In Syria

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:17:12 +0000

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 in fear. The episode highlights the challenges the new government in Syria faces in uniting the country. But as we learn from an incident in a different Alawite community, this isn't the first episode of violence against the sect.

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Canada's Next Prime Minister; UN World Heritage Soap

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:09:56 +0000

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 means he'll soon be prime minister. We learn more about the man who takes the job at a time of strained relations with the U.S.

And the Palestinian city of Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, is so renowned for it's soap that the process of making it has been listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. We go to one of the oldest soap factories there.

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The Dangerous Popularity of Skin Whitening Products in Nigeria

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:45:13 +0000

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 Nigeria and learn that the effects of skin whiteners can be severe and many people who use them are unable to stop.

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The European Union Decides to Rearm

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:54:36 +0000

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 ramifications.

And we hear what the series of recent developments in the relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine could mean for peace talks with Russia.

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Going Back in Time to Soviet Central Asia's Boogie Nights

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:45:11 +0000

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 Tashkent documenting a wide variety of music from the silk road in that time period.

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Mexico and Canada React to U.S. Tariffs; Ukraine Adjusts to Losing U.S. Support

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:30:14 +0000

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 and Mexico has promised to follow suit. We hear about the reaction and impact.

And the Trump administration has announce it is suspending military aid to Ukraine. Our correspondent in Kyiv says Ukraine is figuring out how it can continue despite losing support from the country's single most important ally.

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A Political Dilemma for Israel's Prime Minister

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:46:12 +0000

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 continue, while influential right-wing members of Netanyahu's political coalition want fighting to resume.

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Price of Palestinian prisoner release, and gridlock hell in Lagos

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:59:46 +0000

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 difference?

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An abrupt departure as USAID workers return to clear their desks at DC headquarters.

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:15:12 +0000

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.

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Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:24:33 +0000

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 prosecutions of those accused of wrongdoing during a two-decade-long rule. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of that dark past.

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A Syrian Jewish leader returns from exile to a sanction crippled country

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:24:11 +0000

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 Jewish leader, after decades in exile.

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New German leader; Ukraine war toll

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:01:18 +0000

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 the second world war?

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Remembering a Musical Giant in Mexico

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:58:45 +0000

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.

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How Will the New Syria Be Governed?

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:30:30 +0000

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 might hold, our correspondent goes to the city that was run by a rebel group during the war. That group led the toppling of the Assad regime and now controls the interim government.

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Europe's Biggest Economy is in Trouble

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:50:37 +0000

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 election. Our Berlin correspondent tells takes us to a German factory.

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Ireland Weighs a Boycott

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:59:31 +0000

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 present of Irish activism.

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Peace Talks with Russia; Mexican Street Sweeper Becomes a Star

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:33:05 +0000

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 Europe gives Ukraine more aid money than the United States. We get updates from three NPR reporters covering various parts of the story.

And we meet a street sweeper in Mexico with a golden voice who became an overnight pop star.

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The Iconic Singer of the Syrian Revolution

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:36:49 +0000

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, posters and vehicles everywhere she went. So, she decided to find out more about him.

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The Truth Behind Your Valentine's Day Flowers

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:40:47 +0000

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.

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Trump Begins Working to End the War Between Russia and Ukraine

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:32:09 +0000

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 Ukraine to begin immediately. We hear about what this could mean from NPR's White House correspondent. We also hear about how the U.S. relationship with NATO is expected to change under Trump.

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Denmark Reacts to Trump's Threats to Take Greenland

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:34:34 +0000

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 words.

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What USAID Cuts Look Like Overseas

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:20:02 +0000

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 on the ground and what it's elimination could mean.

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Egyptian Singer Umm Kulthum Still Enthralls, Fifty Years After Her Death

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:02:24 +0000

The musical diva of the Arab world is commemorated in Paris. And tariff threats have Prosecco lovers stocking up.

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Palestinian Reaction to President Trump's Gaza Takeover Comment. And- Gaza's Police.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:47:15 +0000

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 providing law and order after a ceasefire in the conflict.

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Secretary Rubio Visits Central America. Fighting Among Colombian Guerillas.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:44:27 +0000

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.

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U.S. Trade Actions in China and Canada

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:33:55 +0000

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.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits the U.S.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:44:43 +0000

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 all our reporting on this conflict at npr.org/mideastupdates

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Rwandan-Backed Rebels Strengthen Hold in Eastern Congo

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:29:38 +0000

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.

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Norway's Electric-Vehicle Milestone

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:24:17 +0000

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.

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Greenland, Still Not For Sale. And the Mona Lisa Gets Its Own Room.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:04:23 +0000

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.

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The Long Walk Home to Northern Gaza

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:38:32 +0000

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 security.

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Trump Immigration Policies End Refugee Programs and Begin Deportation Flights

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:49:15 +0000

Thousands of Afghans Are in Limbo as the U.S. Halts Its Refugee Program. Colombia Agrees to Accept Migrant Flights After Tariff Threats.

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Ransom-Demanding Monkeys Trade Juice Boxes and Samosas for Visitors' Belongings

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:17:26 +0000

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.

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Latin America's Innovative Orchestra Conductor

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:04:09 +0000

Colombian conductor Andres Orozco-Estrada exuberantly connects with concert-goers at a time when classical music is struggling to maintain its audience.

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Does Hamas Still Rule Gaza?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:18:15 +0000

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. We'll hear more about who is taking charge as the dust settles and what the future of governance in the territory might be.

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Palestinians Return to Their Homes in Gaza

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:54:19 +0000

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 to the southern city of Rafah, the site of an intense bombing campaign. There, many are returning to their homes to find utter destruction.

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The Wars Trump Inherits

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:06:08 +0000

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" if Hamas and Israel did not reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal before he assumed office. A temporary and fragile ceasefire began on Sunday.

We hear from NPR correspondents in Israel, Russia and Ukraine to hear about those countries' expectations for the Trump presidency.

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A Dangerous Ride on Top of a Train in Mexico

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:45:45 +0000

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. border. We hop on a freight train with some migrants to find out why.

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Will Israel's Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:34:52 +0000

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 deal and how the U.S. will be involved in its implementation we hear from Aaron David Miller. He once represented the U.S. in peace negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:25:05 +0000

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 meant for both sides and for the Middle East region.

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How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:30:06 +0000

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 of darkness. And we also take a look at how three years of war have shaped Ukraine's children.

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The Power Struggle Among Palestinian Groups in the West Bank

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:55:44 +0000

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 different visions for the Palestinian people.

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"We Call Ourselves the Combat Witches."

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:30:26 +0000

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.

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What it is Like to Live and Report in Gaza

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:23:23 +0000

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 correspondent Israel Daniel Estrin, we hear about the daily challenges Baba faces in Gaza.

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Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:05:40 +0000

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 health of the country's democracy. And as our correspondent in Seoul tells us, they're drawing comparisons to recent events in the U.S.

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The Significance of Bread Lines in Syria

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:51:56 +0000

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 takes us to a bakery to show us one of the most visible signs of the new government's struggle, long bread lines.

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The Epicenter of the COVID Outbreak Five Years Later

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:17:20 +0000

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 emerged.

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Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:59 +0000

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 trying to assess damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We visit some.

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In the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan (Encore)

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:59 +0000

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 the war has caused.

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Why So Many Birthdays on This Particular Day?

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:59 +0000

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.

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Two Instruments Make a Singular Musical Style From A Small Mexican Town

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:23:44 +0000

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.

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Ding, Ding! Beijing From The Seat of A Bike (Encore)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:59 +0000

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 you in November, we hear how a new generation is discovering China's cycling tradition. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+ at Plus.NPR.org

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The World's Largest River is Running Low (Encore)

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:48 +0000

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 of wildlife depend on those quickly disappearing waters. In a story we first brought you in October, we travel to the region to see the effects.

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A Tour of Gaza's Ancient Sites, Now Lost to War (Encore)

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:59 +0000

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 now.

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Norway's Salmon Farming Dilemma (Encore)

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:00:59 +0000

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 population and causing ecological issues. In a story we first brought you in October, we see farmed fish in a Norwegian fjord and hear about potential solutions to the problem.

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A Sound Mirror: Notre Dame Cathedral's Restoration Can Be Heard in Its Resonance

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:59 +0000

Notre Dame's longest serving organist Olivier Latry tells of the cathedral's transformed acoustics. After a horrific fire in 2019, craftspeople resurrected the cathedral in just five years. The organist says the thorough cleaning of the instrument and the structure's stone makes the cathedral even more reverberant. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.

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The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now Free

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:23 +0000

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 first person to visit the camp and learns what the future of the residents looks like now that the regime has fallen.

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The Fight for a Crucial City in Ukraine

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:29:47 +0000

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.

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Examining The Biden Administration's International Legacy

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:53:22 +0000

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 of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Why Syria's Military Imploded So Quickly

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:29:26 +0000

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 military members to understand why the military collapsed so fast.

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The Indian Movie Acclaimed Abroad But Snubbed at Home

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:28:16 +0000

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 correspondent in Mumbai, where the film was shot, explores why it is not receiving the same acclaim in India.

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Will Sectarian Groups Get Along in a New Syria?

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:56:32 +0000

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 unfairly tied to him in the minds of other Syrians. We go to an Alawite neighborhood of Damascus to hear their concerns.

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People in Syria Lost and Found

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:46:28 +0000

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 that search.

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Ukraine Struggles to Keep the Power On Under Russian Bombardment

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:59:38 +0000

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 lights on in war.

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With One Regime Gone, Syrians Must Now Recreate Their Government

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:55:00 +0000

In the aftermath of the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, how are the insurgents planning to resurrect the state?

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The Mood Inside Syria

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:19:43 +0000

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 reality.

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Syrian Refugees Displaced for Years Return Home

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:13:29 +0000

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 country for over a decade, are returning home. Our correspondent in Lebanon spoke to some returning Syrians.

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Will Assad Survive in Syria? And Will the Conflict Widen Into a Regional War?

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:15:20 +0000

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 precarious position. We weigh the chances of his political survival.

And in Lebanon, residents are watching as Syrian rebels get closer and closer to their border. There is concern that the fighting will spill over, threatening a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and perhaps becoming a regional war.

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Protecting Unique Wilderness at the Bottom of the World

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:06:19 +0000

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 see the stunning landscape that will make up the park.

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The U.S. and China Vie for Influence in Africa

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:24:52 +0000

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 to upgrade the rail line, a move that is seen as an effort to counter China's investments in mining in the region. We go to one of the mining cities along that train route to see how the geopolitics are playing out.

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What on Earth is Happening In South Korea?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:45:33 +0000

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 happening with this key U.S. ally and trading partner, we hear from NPR's correspondent in Seoul.

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Rebels Make Surprise Advances in Syria. Who are They and What Does it Mean?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:41:45 +0000

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 second most populous Syria city, Aleppo. We hear reaction from Syrians and about the group behind the revival of the conflict.

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Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000

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 to the bottom of butter chicken's origin and finds out that it is a journey through India's history.

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Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000

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 created settlements for the people who took them up on the offer, giving out free land. But our correspondent talks to locals who say their farm land was stolen to give to foreigners.

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A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:10:24 +0000

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 claims in the remote area. We get a rare glimpse of one of the islands that has a Filipino community living on it.

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A Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:01:36 +0000

Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon that hopes to bring an end to 13 months of fighting which has uprooted masses of civilians on both sides, and left immense destruction. We hear from NPR reporters on both sides of the conflict.

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The Consequences of Refusing to Serve in Israel's Military

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:03:57 +0000

Israel has mandatory military services for citizens over the age of eighteen that meet certain requirements, and refusing to serve, which has always been controversial is even more contentious now that the country is fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. We meet one young person choosing to go to jail rather than serve in the military.

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A Relationship Surviving 1,000 Days of War

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:12:16 +0000

It has been over a thousand days since Russia began it's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war has had huge geopolitical ramifications, but it has also has affected the lives of millions of ordinary people. Our correspondent in Kyiv tells us how the one couple in Ukraine has weathered the conflict.

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In Gaza Organized Gangs Make a Bad Situation Even Worse

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:22:30 +0000

Israel has been accused of using starvation in Gaza as a weapon of war. It's a charge the government denies, however aid groups say too little food is being allowed into Gaza. And making the problem even worse, armed gangs are looting much of the aid that is coming in. We hear more about the issue and what Israel is doing about it.

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Violent Attacks in China Raise Difficult Questions

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:48:36 +0000

A series of deadly attacks within China in recent weeks have killed dozens and left people uneasy. Those who carried out the attacks have been seemingly ordinary people who authorities say became disgruntled or unhappy. Our correspondent brings us to the site of one recent attacks and says these incidents are raising difficult questions about society and the government.

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Is Israel Using New, Deadly Military Technology in Gaza?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:14:15 +0000

NPR has been collecting eyewitness accounts from Gaza that indicate Israel is using a new type of drone. One that has a gun attached that can shoot people remotely. We hear how Israel is using it in Gaza and what this technology could mean for the future of warfare.

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Ukraine is Allowed to Fire US-made Missiles into Russia

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:01:37 +0000

Ukraine is granted permission from the Biden administration to fire U.S.-made long range missiles into Russian territory. We hear from two NPR correspondents about this major policy shift by the White House. Our Pentagon correspondent tells us the goals around the move and what it might mean on the battlefield. And our correspondent in Moscow gives us the Russian Government's reaction to the move.

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The Price Israel and Lebanon are Each Paying for Their War on the Border

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:54:39 +0000

We bring you views from both sides of the conflict between Israel and Lebanon. Israel says they're closer to accomplishing their mission of pushing Hezbollah militants away from the border so that tens of thousands of Israelis can safely return to the area. Our correspondent visits the tense borderland and finds a dramatically changed landscape.

And in Lebanon, intense Israeli airstrikes since September have taken their toll. And recently, strikes have occurred deeper in the country, far away from the fighting, endangering and killing displaced Lebanese civilians. We go to the site of a recent attack.

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Argentina's Leader Celebrates Trump's Election; a Possible New Country in Europe

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:22:47 +0000

In Argentina, President Javier Milei is celebrating both the success of this radical cost cutting in lowering inflation and the re-election of Donald Trump in the U.S. The ultra-libertarian has said that he wants to "make Argentina great again" and is travelling to Florida to congratulate Trump in person. We hear how Argentinians are reacting.

And without a war, a revolution or even a debate, plans for a brand new country were announced by Albania's prime minister. We learn why.

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Russia and North Korea Vow to Defend One Another

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:07:54 +0000

North Korea and Russia each ratified a mutual defense treaty within days of each other. The pact means the countries will defend one another if attacked. And some say it may mean more involvement by North Korea in the war between Russia and Ukraine. We hear about the ramifications from our correspondent in Seoul.

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A Frank Assessment of Israel's Goals in Gaza From the Former Defense Minister

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:46:52 +0000

Israel's Defense Minister was fired last week by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who said that trust had "eroded" between them. The now former defense minister met with families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and gave his thoughts on what Israel can still achieve in Gaza. We hear what was said.

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Israel's EL Al Airlines Turns Profits by Continuing to Fly

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:06:13 +0000

Israel's airlines are generating a windfall as international carriers cancel or limit flights due to security concerns. Flying in or out of Israel has become a logistical challenge since the war in Gaza erupted.

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Manchester United Is Struggling— On and Off the Pitch

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:43:04 +0000

We visit Old Trafford Stadium, where iconic British football club Man U is in crisis. Are its US owners running it into the ground, or playing a long game?

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High Stakes: China and Mexico React to Trump's Re-Election

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:55:38 +0000

Donald Trump's return to the White House will reverberate through trade, security and immigration in China and Mexico. NPR's John Ruwitch and Eyder Peralta take us to both key nations.

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International Reaction to Trump's Victory

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:23:35 +0000

Germany, China and Russia react to Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency with cautious words of welcome— and sometimes, silence. NPR's International Correspondents Rob Schmitz, John Ruwitch and Charles Maynes report.

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Ding, Ding! Beijing From The Seat of A Bike

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:52:19 +0000

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. Now, a new generation is discovering China's cycling tradition.

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He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:18:15 +0000

This Russian dissident believes the country must be changed from within. He and others were traded in the largest prisoner swap in the post-Cold War era. Now, they're planning a protest in Berlin and advocating for pro-Ukrainian policy in the U.S. to defeat Russia.

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Are Countries Ignoring the Laws of War?

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:18:52 +0000

There are rules and norms in place in conflicts meant to shield civilians from the worst harms of war. But human rights groups say lately they're being ignored or broken. Our correspondent has been covering two wars in which many of the laws of war are being flouted.

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An Ecological Disaster in the Past and One in the Making

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:56:47 +0000

We go to the borders between Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan to see the dried up shores of what was once one of the largest lakes in the world, the Aral Sea. Mismanagement of the rivers that fed the sea because of demand for irrigation in the dry region, caused the Aral Sea to slowly disappear. And now an irrigation project being undertaken by the Taliban government in Afghanistan threatens to disrupt the ecological and economic balance of one of the main sources of water in the region.

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The World's Largest River Is Running Low

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:59:50 +0000

The region drained by the Amazon River, including the Amazon rainforest, is in the second year of a punishing drought. That has led to the lowest water levels in more than 100 years for the Amazon and its major tributaries. Millions of people and an array of wildlife depend on those quickly disappearing waters. We travel to the region to see the effects.

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Found: A Photo Trove of Nazi-Occupied Paris. But— Who Took Them?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:40:22 +0000

A mystery scrapbook at a Paris flea market and the search for a wartime photographer's identity reveal bravery and sacrifice.

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A Fight Over Identity in Japan

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:50:39 +0000

Japan is the only country where married couples are required to use one surname or family name. Most often it's women who give up their surname and women's rights advocates have fought for decades for the right to use different surnames in marriage. And now proponents are using a new argument to make their point.

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An Alleged Assassination Attempt By an Indian Spy on U.S. Soil

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:32:35 +0000

The U.S. Justice Department says it has foiled at least four assassination attempts tied to foreign powers in recent years. They're part of a trend of governments attempting to silence their critics overseas. We hear from the target of one of those assassination plots, which was allegedly orchestrated by an Indian intelligence official.

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Taiwan Fears a Chinese Invasion, and This TV Show Tells Why

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:28:56 +0000

An upcoming Taiwanese television show, 'Zero Day,' is generating buzz for depicting what a Chinese invasion of the democratic island would be like for everyday citizens.

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Israeli Settlers Want to Permanently Occupy Gaza

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:42:08 +0000

Even as the war in Gaza is still on-going, there are calls from inside Israel's right-wing government for a permanent occupation of the Palestinian territory and to allow Jewish settlements there. While the Prime Minister says this is not the government's policy, some say the military's latest moves make it possible. Our correspondent tells us more from the Israel-Gaza border.

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A Nightclub Turned Shelter in Beirut

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:15:28 +0000

More than a fifth of Lebanon's population is now displaced, mostly fleeing from the country's south as Israel carries out airstrikes against the Iran-backed group Hezbollah there. With so many people out of their homes, they're taking refuge anywhere they can, including in one of Beirut's most popular nightclubs. Our reporter in Lebanon introduces us to some of the displaced.

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Russia Versus the West in Moldova's Election

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:00 +0000

The former Soviet republic of Moldova narrowly passed a referendum to pursue membership in the European Union. That puts it at odds with Russia, which is accused of meddling in the election. Our correspondent in Moscow tells us what the vote could mean.

And we go to the bar in Paris that for over a century has held a U.S. presidential straw poll that is usually accurate.

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This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:14:16 +0000

NPR's Eyder Peralta takes us to Dahieh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, and an important symbol in the war. This vibrant district of Beirut is hollowed out by weeks of Israeli attacks.

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Israel Kills the Leader of Hamas

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:43:15 +0000

Yahya Sinwar was the mastermind of the October 7th attack on Israel that lead to the war in Gaza. Israel says its forces killed him in an operation in Gaza. We'll hear reaction to his death, more about who he was, and how his killing might affect the future of the war.

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Four Americans allegedly killed by Israeli forces, why isn't the U.S. investigating?

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:28:41 +0000

The Biden administration has urged Israel to conduct credible, transparent investigations into the Americans' deaths, so far Israel has not prosecuted anyone. We hear from families of those killed, and a member of congress, who think the U.S. Justice Department should be doing more.

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What to Know About the Salmon on Your Plate

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:24:05 +0000

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 population and causing ecological issues. We see farmed fish in a Norwegian fjord and hear about potential solutions to the problem.

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UK Ditches Coal Power, Embraces Elvis

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000

Britain has closed it's last coal-fired power plant, making the country that pioneered coal power, the first to give it up in favor of cleaner options. We hear about the transition. And a small town in Wales has become the unlikely site of a world-renowned Elvis festival.

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A Mother and Newborn from Gaza Reunited After Months Apart

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:29:23 +0000

Raneem Hijazi was eight months pregnant when an Israeli airstrike on her apartment in Gaza buried her in rubble, killing eight family members including her young son. Hijazi survived and gave birth that day to a healthy baby girl. But then she was separated from her newborn for months. We hear the story of their difficult time apart.

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What a Hospital in War-torn Sudan Looks Like

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:50:40 +0000

Sudan's war has displaced more than 12 million people and half the country faces starvations. The country's medical services have collapsed leaving a patchwork of charities, local groups and the Sudanese diaspora to try to provide what health care they can. NPR's Africa correspondent takes us to one of the few remaining hospitals, near the Sudanese capital.

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On the frontline of Israel's invasion of Lebanon

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:35:26 +0000

Just over a week ago, the Israeli military sent ground troops into Lebanon to push the militant group Hezbollah back from the border. Our correspondent got as close a look at this invasion as possible, from a town ten miles from the border. He tells us what he saw.

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Family of Hostage Held in Gaza Still Has Hope

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:49:54 +0000

A year ago, a Hamas-led attack on Israel caused a horrific loss of life, started a war and now the aftermath threatens to further destabilize the region. In that attack, five of Abby Onn's family members were taken hostage. Two were killed, two were released, one remains in captivity. We hear how she and her family are marking the occasion and keeping hope that their final family member will be returned safe.

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October 7th: A Year of War Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:00:57 +0000

The October 7th Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza has changed the course of geopolitics and will have far reaching consequences for the world. The events have also upended the lives of countless individuals. Our team of reporters in the region bring us stories of lives changed in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.

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On the Ground in the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:25:43 +0000

Fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group have displaced some 12 million people in one of Africa's biggest countries. Our correspondent travels to Sudan and gives us a glimpse of the devastation the war has caused.

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The Fight Over Who Writes the History of Modern China

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:33:48 +0000

As China celebrates 75 years of Communist Party rule, there is a fight over who gets to tell the history of those years. The party would prefer to make sure the story is a positive one and is exerting power to control that narrative. One high profile example of that is playing out far away, in California.

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Israel Invades Lebanon, Iran Attacks Israel

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:43:50 +0000

Iran launched long-range missiles against Israel, just hours after Israeli forces launched a ground offensive into southern Lebanon against Iran's main proxy, Hezbollah. The dramatic escalation is raising fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. We hear from two NPR correspondents in the region.

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Israel Widens Its Airstrikes in Lebanon, How Will Iran Respond?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:40:06 +0000

Israel began a series of attacks against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah with pagers and walkie talkies that exploded. They then launched airstrikes targeting the group's leadership. One strike killed Hezbollah's leader of over thirty years, Hassan Nasrallah. The attacks are an effort to prevent Hezbollah from continuing to fire rockets at northern Israel, which it has been doing since the war in Gaza began. Israel's airstrikes are continuing to widen and their military is massing at the border, pointing to a possible ground invasion.

We'll hear from our correspondent in Beirut about the feeling on the ground there. We also hear about whether and how Iran might respond. Iran had been arming Hezbollah to counter Israel, and the weakening of the group is a blow to an important proxy of Iran's.

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Something is Missing from London: Children

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:36:09 +0000

The Hackney area of East London is burgeoning with art galleries and cafes. But the neighborhood, like many places that are appealing to young professionals, is rapidly losing families with children. And some experts say it's a bad sign for the future. We go to Hackney to understand the problem.

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Jordan's Unique Position in a Region at War

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:27:35 +0000

The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza approaches the one year mark. Violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to escalate. And there are fears that Iran will get deeply involved with these conflicts. In a volatile moment in the region, Jordan balances a unique set of relationships with all these countries. We hear from Ayman Safadi, who is Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, about what he thinks it will take to end the conflicts.

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What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:31:28 +0000

As the war in Ukraine drags on, the U.S. military is keeping a close eye on how drones are changing the conflict. They are used by both Russia and Ukraine to watch troop movements, identify targets and drop bombs. We go to the woods of Louisiana to see what lessons the U.S. Army is incorporating into its training and understand what it might mean for future wars.

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How Do Russians Really Feel About the War in Ukraine?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:49:16 +0000

In Russia, polls consistently show support for the war in Ukraine somewhere around 70%. But a recent independent study of Russians' opinions indicates the picture is more complex. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow.

And in Ukraine, couples who are separated by the war can now propose and get married online over an app. The service is so popular there is a months-long wait for virtual ceremonies.

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Israel Moves Closer to All-Out War With Hezbollah in Lebanon

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:35:11 +0000

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill over 350 and injure more than 1,000. The attacks were mostly in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah militants have been trading fire across the border with Israel since the war in Gaza began. Our correspondent is there in the south of Lebanon where civilians are fleeing the attacks any way they can.

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Israel's Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon Continue

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:41:48 +0000

A building in a residential neighborhood in Beirut was struck by Israel, killing a senior commander with the militant group Hezbollah and ten other fighters, according to the Israeli military. It was the deadliest attack in Beirut in nearly two decades and it comes in the same week Hezbollah militants were targeted by Israel with thousands of exploding pagers and radios. We go to the scene of the strike in Beirut.

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Retiring Later in China; Getting a Driver's License in Mexico

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:17:50 +0000

In China the government is raising the official retirement age to combat a rapidly shrinking workforce. We hear reaction from Chinese workers. And life in Mexico City presents many challenges for people there. But getting a driving license isn't one of them.

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What is School Like for Children in War Zones?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:58:35 +0000

Life is uncertain for children in war zones. There, school can be a source of stability or just another thing that war obliterates. We hear reports on what school is like in three of the world's most active war zones: Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine.

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Exploding Pagers in Lebanon, Raising Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:52:33 +0000

Authorities in Lebanon are blaming Israel for an apparent attack in which pagers, used by Hezbollah in Lebanon, exploded simultaneously. At least nine people were killed, more than 2,700 were injured. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese paramilitary group backed by Iran, had already been high and there were fears their frequent attacks on each other could escalate into all-out war. We hear about what this all could mean from our correspondent in the region.

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In France, A Shocking Story and Difficult Questions About Society

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:56:39 +0000

A rape case in France involving a woman whose ex-husband is on trial for drugging her and recruiting other men to sexually assault her. Now thousands have turned out to support her and many are asking hard questions about the culture that allowed this to happen for years.

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Should the U.N. Security Council be Reformed?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:06:51 +0000

The Security Council is the United Nations' most powerful body, with the ability to impose sanctions and authorize the use of force. There are five permanent members of the council: Russia, France, China, the U.S and Britain. And any one of those permanent members can veto council resolutions. The U.S. is proposing expanding the number of permanent members, including two permanent seats for African countries. We talk to the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. about the proposal.

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Making German Chocolate Without Using Cocoa

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:26:42 +0000

Cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate, are mostly grown in a few places making them susceptible to the effects of extreme weather events, driven by climate change. We hear about a team in Germany that is developing a chocolate made without cocoa.

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Twelve Years in an Iranian Prison for a Punctuation Mark

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:57:57 +0000

It's been two years since the death of a woman in the custody of Iran's morality police led to protests across the country. The brutal government crackdown that followed continues today- with artists, journalists and activists targeted. NPR's Jackie Northam brings us the voices of some of those affected.

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Why Palestinians Often Struggle for Water in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:49:06 +0000

Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank say springs are taken over by Israeli settlers and taps in towns barely run. And in Britain, Princess Catherine Announces She's Completed Chemotherapy.

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Afghan Women's Musical Protest

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:33:38 +0000

The ruling Taliban in Afghanistan issued a sweeping morality law in August. Among other things, it bans women's voices outside the home: no laughing, speaking loudly or singing. Afghan women outside the country are protesting the restriction by posting videos of themselves singing. We hear from some of them.

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Is Netanyahu an Obstacle to a Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Hamas?

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:12:17 +0000

There has been nearly a week of protests in Israel following the death of six hostages held by Hamas. They're calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas, bringing the remining hostages held in Gaza home. But so far, no deal has been reached. We talk about how Israelis view their prime minister with Anshel Pfeffer, correspondent for The Economist and author of a biography of Netanyahu.

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Seeing a Changed Bangladesh from a Double-Decker Bus

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:17:49 +0000

Last month in Bangladesh, street protests grew into a movement that eventually ended the rule of the autocratic prime minister. Now the country is picking up the pieces and charting a new way forward. We board a double-decker bus in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, to talk to Bangladeshis about the future.

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A Constitutional Showdown in Mexico

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:00:40 +0000

There is a contentious fight in Mexico right now over constitutional reforms that would remake the judiciary. Opponents say the changes would weaken the judiciary's independence, but Mexicans elected a government with a super-majority, making these changes possible. Our correspondent in Mexico asks: in a democracy, what if the majority is wrong?

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Israel Mourns Dead Hostages; Gaza Civilians Don't Know Where to Go

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:51:36 +0000

Israel mourns six hostages, who were captured during the October 7th attacks by Hamas, and found by the Israeli military in Gaza, recently killed. We go to the funeral of one of the hostages, in Jerusalem.

And in Gaza, nearly all residents have been displaced multiple times by evacuation orders from the Israeli military, into so-called humanitarian safe zones. We get a glimpse of what life is like in these overcrowded areas.

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The Darker Side of the Allies' D-Day Victory in France

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In the summer of 1944, as American and Allied soldiers celebrated the liberation of France from the Nazis, one French family experienced a trauma that would be felt for generations. A murder and sexual assault so traumatic they are only now coming to terms with it, 80 years later. And this wasn't an isolated incident. We hear their story.

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The Pain and Frustration of Families of Israeli Hostages Held in Gaza

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:25:16 +0000

As the war drags on, families of hostages who have been held in Gaza for nearly eleven months are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry. Some of them release some of their pain by yelling their loved ones names into Gaza, in hopes of being heard.

And the U.S. pressures Israel to change the way it evacuates civilians from parts of Gaza, amid fears of their safety.

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Accusations that Amazon Mistreats Workers in India

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:33:59 +0000

Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India. And also like the U.S., Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subject of complaints of unsafe conditions for workers. To understand what those conditions are like, we hear from some Amazon warehouse workers.

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Understanding Israel's Raids And Settler Expansion in the West Bank

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:01:38 +0000

On Wednesday Israel launched raids into the Occupied West Bank, they say to root out Hamas militants and prevent another attack like the one that occurred on October 7th. We hear the latest on those raids.

And Israelis who believe the West Bank should be Israeli territory have significantly increased settlement activity since the war in Gaza started. Our correspondent visits some of the outposts.

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The Tiny Island Nation Caught Between Two Superpowers

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:14:59 +0000

The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. We go there to see what the competition between superpowers looks like on the ground.

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The Story of an Underdog Sports Team and a Rock Star

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:19:39 +0000

At one time, in the 1970's, Watford Football Club in England was at the bottom of the rankings. Then rock superstar Elton John purchased the team and turned their fortunes around. Our London correspondent tells us the tale of the failing soccer club and the rock star.

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A Key Sticking Point in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:42:53 +0000

Work continues towards finding a path to a ceasefire in Gaza. U.S. mediators continue to communicate optimism, while the two sides, Israel and Hamas, seem to downplay the idea that progress is being made on their remaining differences. We hear about one major sticking point. Control of a strip of land in southern Gaza called the Philadelphi Corridor.

And the bodies of six Israeli hostages taken captive on October 7th were recovered this week. At funerals we hear friends and family express anger at the Israeli government for not doing enough to bring their loved ones home alive.

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Why is the U.S. Sanctioning Some Israelis?

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:40:47 +0000

In an unprecedented step, the U.S. has imposed sanctions in recent months on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. We hear from one Israeli who the U.S. has taken action against.

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Why Ukrainian Guards Are Patrolling This River for Fellow Ukrainians

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:42:30 +0000

Some Ukrainians are fleeing an unpopular conscription drive for troops. Ukrainian guards are on their trail. NPR's Joanna Kakissis takes us to one escape route along a river in Western Ukraine.

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A Lithium Motherlode Causes Civil Unrest in Serbia

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The world needs lithium to transition to a lower carbon future. The mineral is used in batteries, such as those found in electric vehicles. But extracting lithium can create huge environmental damage. We go to Serbia, where a proposed lithium mine is fueling social unrest.

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The Urgency of the Situation in Sudan

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:40:46 +0000

Some 12 million people are displaced in Sudan as the military government battles a powerful paramilitary group. There is acute hunger and risk of famine for many. Peace talks hoping to resolve the crisis are being held in Geneva this week. We hear about the chances that those talks will succeed and details about conditions on the ground in Sudan.

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What is the Strategy Behind Ukraine's Assault Into Russia?

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:38:39 +0000

Ukraine's attack into Russian territory surprised many. Including, it would seem, the Russians themselves. But what are the strategic goals Ukraine is hoping to achieve with this move? We hear from a retired U.S. lieutenant general.

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Youth in Charge in Bangladesh

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:01:15 +0000

Earlier this month a youth-led movement helped topple the government of an autocratic prime minister in Bangladesh. Now students sweep broken glass, direct traffic, and join the government. But can they rebuild a country? We go to the streets of Dhaka.

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The Opposition in Venezuela is Afraid

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:13:41 +0000

Following a disputed election in Venezuela, autocratic president Nicolàs Maduro is cracking down on the opposition. Thousands have been arrested and lawmakers are threatening social media sites and planning to close down civic groups. We hear from opponents of Maduro.

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How Hamas Looks Back at October 7th and the Events Since

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:52:30 +0000

In a rare interview with a Hamas leader our correspondent asks about the attacks of October 7th and the aftermath. He says the group has no regrets about launching the operation, but that mistakes were made.

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What We Know About Ukraine's Invasion Into Russia

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:17:33 +0000

Last week, in surprise move, Ukraine sent it's military into Russian territory. And so far the Russians have been struggling to mount a defense and kick them out. We hear what is known about the operation from our correspondent in Kyiv.

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Fighting a War and Keeping an Economy Afloat in Ukraine

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:13:23 +0000

Ukraine has competing needs from its military aged population. It needs many of them to join the military to fight the Russian invasion. But it also needs them in the workforce, to keep the economy going so it can afford to pay for the war effort. As our reporter in Kyiv tells us, the most recent conscription law has exacerbated the problem.

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The Root Cause of the Race Riots in the UK

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:53:14 +0000

For over a week race riots have broken out in the United Kingdom, mostly in smaller, poorer, less diverse cities. The violence has been stoked by misinformation and disinformation online. Our reporter travels to one of the places that saw mob violence to understand why it's happening.

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Crypto-currency Captive in Nigeria; German Chancellor Turned Fictional Crime Sleuth

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:41:55 +0000

A popular book and TV series in Europe imagines the straight-laced former German chancellor Angela Merkel solving crimes in her retirement. We unpack the premise's popularity. And an American has been jailed in Nigeria over a dispute the country has with the crypto-currency exchange Binance. Some say the man is effectively being held hostage.

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Protests Force Bangladesh's Longest-Serving Prime Minister to Flee

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:09:51 +0000

This week the prime minister of Bangladesh fled the country by helicopter, forced out by a protest movement that started peacefully but became violent. We hear from our correspondent about the events that lead to this dramatic change in government. And we hear reaction from a journalist who had been jailed 6 years ago for criticizing that government.

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Israel Waits for Retaliation From Iran; Some West Bank Men Want to Become Martyrs

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:56:08 +0000

Iran has vowed to strike Israel following the assassination of a Hamas leader on Iran's soil. We hear from Israelis watching and waiting as they know an attack is coming but the don't know when.

And in the West Bank, the war between Israel and Hamas has sparked an increase in Palestinian men wanting to die fighting Israeli occupation.

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"We are hungry!" Nigerians Protest Soaring Food and Fuel Costs

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 21:43:51 +0000

In Nigeria, even two meals a day is becoming unaffordable to many. Demonstrators are protesting food inflation of more than 40 percent, and fuel costs that have tripled. And in China, live-streamers digitally clone themselves, raising questions about the future of labor in the age of A.I.

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Hezbollah and Hamas Memorialize Slain Leaders as Iran eyes revenge

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:57:17 +0000

Hezbollah and Hamas bury their slain leaders. And Venezuelan security forces arrest protesters of last weekend's presidential election.

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Thousands of Venezuelans Protest Presidential Election Results

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:33:05 +0000

Venezuelans continue to protest Sunday's disputed election in which President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory. The opposition says it has evidence that their candidate won. And in China, an informal social media poll favors one candidate for the US presidency.

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Ethiopia's Drought Forces New Cultivation Methods

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:45:30 +0000

People find new ways to grow food after severe drought in some regions of Ethiopia.

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Rocket Strike Brings Mourning and Questions of Identity to Druze Community

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:49:59 +0000

The Druze community of the Golan Heights mourns after a weekend rocket strike on a soccer field kills 12 children. The attack raises questions about the Druze identity— an Arab minority group that can claim Israeli citizenship.

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Election in Venezuela: A Presidential Challenger Who Isn't Even on the Ballot

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:20:02 +0000

In Venezuela's presidential elections, incumbent Nicholas Maduro fights a movement against him lead by Maria Corina Machado, who's been barred from the race. In Russia, Russian American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, is sentenced to prison in a case similar to that of jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

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An Olympic First: Paris to hold the Opening Ceremony in the River Seine

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:35:40 +0000

Olympic Opening Ceremonies are typically held in stadiums. For the 2024 Games, Paris is taking the event to the heart of the city, in and along the River Seine. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley has this preview.

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Beats for Buddhism: A South Korean DJ spins followers to the faith

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:20 +0000

Like many other countries, South Koreans are turning away from organized religions. But DJ Yoon Seong-ho is using his beats to attract new followers to his Buddhist faith.

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A Story About Witches in Ukraine

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

A play about witches is selling out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. And even though the plot takes place centuries ago, the play's takeaways and parallels to today resonate with Ukrainians. We hear from actors and audience members.

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A U.S. Journalist is Sentenced in Russia

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:00:09 +0000

Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison on charges of espionage. His employer and the U.S. government have said he is innocent and the trial is a sham. We hear the latest from Moscow and reaction from the U.S.

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Bringing Dead Loved Ones Back to Life in China Using AI

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:39:51 +0000

Artificial Intelligence makes it possible to resurrect deceased loved-ones in the form of a very convincing video and audio imitation. Some companies in China are beginning to provide this as a service. We hear about the practice and the ethical questions it raises

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Youth in Kenya Take to the Streets

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:27:06 +0000

In Kenya, protests that began in response to tax increases have grown into a movement demanding the president's resignation. Scores of protestors have gone missing since the anti-government protests began a month ago. Human rights groups fear that the security forces are behind these disappearances. We hear from young protestors.

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A Gaza Detainee Speaks

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:20:09 +0000

Ever since the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7th, Israel had detained thousands of Palestinians from Gaza. We hear the story of one radiologist who says he endured beatings and mistreatment during seven months in Israeli detention.

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The Consequential Meeting in China Being Held in Secret

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:45:50 +0000

Every five years China's Communist Party holds a meeting in secret called the "third plenum". And while it may sound arcane, there are a lot of important policy decisions that have come out of this meeting. Our correspondent in Beijing tells us what is at stake for the meeting this week.

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When a Foreign Government is Trying to Kill You on U.S. Soil

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:41:37 +0000

The United States Justice Department says it has foiled at least four assassination plots sponsored by foreign governments on U.S. soil. One of the targets of those assassination attempts is Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and activist who Iran allegedly tried to have killed in New York. We hear how knowing she is at such risk has turned Alinejad's life upside down.

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China, Taiwan and the Fishing Community Caught In Between

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:19:03 +0000

In the latest escalation of tensions between the two, China seized a fishing vessel from Taiwan while it was in Taiwanese territorial waters. This is seen as Beijing sending a message that it plans to assert more control over Taiwan, which China claims as it's own. Our correspondent travels to a small Taiwanese island near where the boat was seized and finds residents who know they would be on the front line of any future military action that could erupt between China and Taiwan.

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The Fate of the Israeli Hostages and the Future of Gaza

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:11:15 +0000

The Israeli hostages taken during the October 7th attacks and held in Gaza are a major sticking point in cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. A spokesperson for Hamas tells NPR not all those hostages are being held by his organization, some are being held by families in Gaza.

And in Israel, what Gaza will look like after major combat operations end is the subject of fierce debate, with military and political leaders so far failing to agree.

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An American Israeli Soldier's Reflections on Gaza

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:36:40 +0000

We hear from an American who moved to Israel before the October 7th attacks and has served in the Israeli army in Gaza. Over a series of conversations with NPR, he wrestles with the war, his role there, and how much more he can give.

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The Effects of Russia's Advance in Northeastern Ukraine

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In May, Russia was able to make significant advances in northeastern Ukraine as military aid from the U.S. and elsewhere was stalled. And while the aid eventually did reach the front lines, tempering Russian gains, the damage is still deeply felt in one small Ukrainian community. Our correspondent takes is to the town near the front line.

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British Voters Choose the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:11:04 +0000

The U.K. has a new government with a new prime minister as Sir Keir Starmer's Labour party sweeps to power in an historic election. The vote was a stunning rebuke of the Conservative Party's 14 years in power.

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Brazil's Beloved Olympic Surfers

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:00:53 +0000

Brazil has the biggest— and many say the best— team of surfers heading to the Olympics in Paris. Brazilian surfers are leading competitions and winning fans over in this soccer dominated country.

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Haiti's Interim Prime Minister Shares A Hopeful Vision

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:10:31 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Haiti's interim prime minister, Garry Conille, about his mandate to lift Haiti out of violence and pave the way for elections

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Britains Vote on July 4th and Labour's Keir Starmer is the predicted winner

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:48:11 +0000

A centrist human rights lawyer with working class roots, Keir Starmer is poised to be the first Labour leader to win a U.K. election in nearly 20 years.

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Three Tales of Tempered Expectations in Hong Kong

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:56:23 +0000

Five years after mass protests rocked Hong Kong, and were crushed by the government, people who took part are downsizing their dreams and ambitions — but keeping a small flame of hope alive.

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Russia's New Friends

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:03:23 +0000

In the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and many western governments sought to isolate Russia politically and economically through sanctions. But Russia insists it still has plenty of friends in the world. Our Moscow correspondent went to meet some of them at an economic forum in Saint Petersburg.

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Can Kenyan Police Stabilize Haiti?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:26:23 +0000

The first 400 Kenyan police arrived in Haiti this week, part of a multinational force that will attempt to bring stability back the country. Gangs control most of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. But the Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as the same police force was firing on protesters in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. We hear about what is happening both in Haiti and in Kenya.

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The Consequences of Climate Change in Brazil

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:29:34 +0000

Brazil is experiencing one of the wettest rainy seasons on record. On Brazil's southern coast, five months of rain fell in 15 days. Flooding lead to over a hundred deaths and over 400,000 people displaced. With more extreme weather expected due to climate change, officials in Brazil are considering relocating whole towns, adding to a growing global phenomenon of people becoming "climate refugees". Carrie Kahn introduces us to some of them in southern Brazil.

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Is the International Community Failing Sudan?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:30:39 +0000

The war between two armed groups in Sudan has been going on for over a year and has engulfed much of the country. About 12 million people are internally displaced, there is a potential for famine in many parts of the country and there are again fears of genocide in Darfur. The International Rescue Committee has put Sudan at the top of their emergency watchlist and their report says that the international community has failed in Sudan. We talk to the IRC country director about the dire situation.

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The French Far Right Rises; a Rush to Buy Gold in China

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:09:19 +0000

France will hold national elections soon and it appears the far right could take political power for the first time since World War II. This would represent a huge political shift in France. We hear from our correspondent in Paris.

And the price of gold shot up this spring, due in large part to increased demand for the precious metal in China. We find out what is driving that demand.

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Are British Politics Broken?

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:19:45 +0000

After a tumultuous few years in British politics, with Brexit and multiple prime ministers, one lasting less than two months, U.K. voters will go to the polls on July 4th. Many in Britain say their country feels broken. Our correspondent in London takes a look at what the U.K.'s next prime minister will inherit.

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The International Problem of Online Sextortion

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:51:51 +0000

A growing number of children in the U.S. are being targeted in sextortion schemes— a scam in which a cybercriminal obtains and then threatens to release nude or sexually compromising photos, blackmailing victims for a ransom. And sadly dozens of young victims have died by suicide in the last few years. Cybercriminals are often based abroad and it is a particular problem in Nigeria. Our correspondent in Lagos, Nigeria tells us about the issue, about the tragic case of one 17 year-old victim who took his own life, and about what the FBI is doing to combat the problem.

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How is Israel Using Facial Recognition in Gaza?

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Today we bring you an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about how Israel is using facial recognition software to track Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. And what the proliferation of this technology means for privacy around the world.

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Russia's Putin Visits North Korea

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:30:52 +0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a two-day state visit to North Korea meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. We explore how the two countries might cooperate, with NPR's correspondents in Moscow and Seoul.

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Is Humanitarian Aid Getting Into Gaza?; Searching for the Origins of James Bond

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:42:35 +0000

Israel has announced a daily pause in fighting in an effort to allow more food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza. But some are criticizing the move. We go to the border crossing.

And in London, our correspondent descends beneath the streets in search of the inspiration behind the world's most famous secret agent.

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How the Planet's Biggest Democracy Deals with a Major Scandal

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:14:49 +0000

In India, the world's largest democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently won a third term in office. While he is clearly popular, during his time in power there has also been brutal repression of dissent. We examine a major scandal that unfolded in the run-up to the previous election, five years ago, and examine what it means for the health of Indian democracy.

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Election Tricks in Venezuela; American Students Slowly Return to China

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:15:09 +0000

Authorities in Venezuela are using all manner of tricks to try to ensure President Nicholas Maduro is reelected next month. However, as we hear, it seems that the stunts and intimidation are not working.

And in China, the number of American's studying abroad is increasing, but is nowhere near pre-COVID levels. We look at why.

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Increased Fighting on the Israel-Lebanon Border

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:44:02 +0000

There are fears of a second full-on war igniting on Israel's northern border. Hezbollah, the group based in Lebanon and backed by Iran, has been trading fire with Israeli forces across the Israel-Lebanon border since Israel's conflict with Hamas began last October. Those exchanges of fire have hit new peaks recently. We hear from two NPR correspondents who each visited a side of that border.

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Fear in the West Bank; Why is there No Palestinian State?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:55:15 +0000

Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is increasing. We hear from Palestinians there who are watching events in Gaza with concern. And we hear about the past and current efforts to get Palestinians a state of their own.

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Election Surprises and a Surprise Election in Europe

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:06:56 +0000

In European Parliamentary elections, 27 countries went to the polls and handed right-wing parties big gains. And in a surprising move, the president of France dissolved the country's parliament and called elections for the summer. We'll hear analysis of what this means for Europe and reaction from stunned French voters.

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Chef's Kiss: A Michelin-Starred Chef Gives Back

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:21:29 +0000

Chef Thierry Marx grew up in a gritty Parisian neighborhood, and is now helping others from disadvantaged backgrounds learn to cook in the restaurant industry. And far-right, anti-establishment conservative Nigel Farage throws a wrench into U.K. elections.

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Gaza's Hospitals Collapse, and Sick and Malnourished Children are Dying

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:54:03 +0000

A father in Gaza tries to save his sick son as the family flees Israeli bombs, but their quest for treatment and the baby's skeletal frame reveal malnourishment is only part of the story.

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Arts Fortress: Ukrainian musicians play on amidst air sirens

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:18:51 +0000

Musicians in Kharkiv, Ukraine refuse to cancel the city's music festival, despite weeks of Russian strikes. And American veterans of the Normandy invasion travel to France to mark the anniversary of D-Day.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins A Third Term

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:34:50 +0000

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third win is rare, but is tempered by his party's loss of a parliamentary majority.

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La Presidenta: Mexico Elects Its First Woman to the Presidency

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:08:15 +0000

For the first time since their country became a republic more than two hundred years ago, Mexicans have elected a woman as president. And Ukraine's center for book publishing survives a punishing Russian bombardment.

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A Visit to the Gateway for Ukrainian Prisoners of War Freed from Russia

Fri, 31 May 2024 18:51:45 +0000

The Ukrainian border town of Krasnopillia, in the country's northeast, is near the only open checkpoint between Ukraine and Russia. When Ukrainians are freed from Russian captivity, or when the bodies of dead Ukrainian soldiers are returned, they usually come through the town. Our correspondent visited and found the returning countrymen are always welcomed by residents and the staff from the town's scrappy local newspaper.

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What Is Hamas' Capability and Strategy Now?

Thu, 30 May 2024 20:48:55 +0000

Nearly eight months ago, Israel reacted to the attacks of October 7th by invading Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv examines how close they are to achieving that goal but looking at Hamas' capability on three fronts: on the battlefield, in continuing to govern and controlling the narrative.

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Battle of Chinese and Taiwanese Chatbots and a Balloon Battle Between the Koreas

Wed, 29 May 2024 22:02:52 +0000

Taiwan has developed a large language model artificial intelligence chat bot to compete with a product from China because of fears regarding national security. And North Korea sends garbage-filled balloons over the border into South Korea, escalating a long-standing balloon battle between the Koreas.

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How Israel's Assault on Rafah is Unfolding

Tue, 28 May 2024 19:57:29 +0000

Israel has expanded its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This comes after an Israeli airstrike on Sunday near a displaced persons camp started a fire killing at least 45 people and injuring hundreds more. We hear details from our correspondent in Tel Aviv.

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Questions of Loyalty in Latvia

Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Russia's war in Ukraine is deepening divisions across Europe. One example is the Baltic nation of Latvia, formerly part of the Soviet Union. One third of those living in Latvia are Russian speaking and now some elderly residents, who may have lived there for decades, are being forced to prove their loyalty or leave.

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Iranians React President's Death; North Korean Propaganda Goes Viral

Fri, 24 May 2024 20:59:58 +0000

Iran laid the body of President Ebrahim Raisi to rest, after he died in a helicopter crash. Though thousands attended funeral ceremonies, we hear from Iranians who say he won't be remembered fondly.

And in South Korea, a propaganda video from North Korea is banned after it goes viral on TikTok.

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Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti

Thu, 23 May 2024 19:58:03 +0000

After a long decline of the government in Haiti, gangs have seized complete control. A multi-national force is being sent to Haiti to restore the government to power, but their success is not assured. We go to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to see the challenges this international mission will face.

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Taiwan's New Government, With an Eye Towards China

Wed, 22 May 2024 19:42:13 +0000

A new president in Taiwan was inaugurated this week. Lai Ching-te will now lead a Taiwan that is divided politically on many issues, including on how to confront China. We'll hear from our correspondent in Taipei and from some young Taiwanese preparing for mandatory military service.

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How Does Israel Respond to the International Criminal Court?

Tue, 21 May 2024 21:17:18 +0000

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has announced he will seek arrest warrants for leaders of Hamas and of Israel for war crimes in Gaza. The U.S. has denounced the possible prosecution of Israeli leaders. We get response from a minister in Israel's government.

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Iran's President Dies, What Happens Next?

Mon, 20 May 2024 20:37:35 +0000

Iran's president, foreign minister and other officials have died in a helicopter crash. President Raisi was the top elected official in Iran and seen as a possible successor to the Supreme Leader, who has has ultimate power over the government. We'll hear the details from Iran and analysis of what happen next in Iran's government.

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Saving a Language in Chile

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:38:41 +0000

Ckunsa, an indigenous language in Chile, was declared dead 70 years ago. But groups in northern Chile are successfully reviving the language and teaching it to a new generation.

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How Does Israel's Military Investigate Itself?

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:04:27 +0000

While Israel's government has strongly rejected the idea that the International Criminal Court could prosecute Israeli's accused of war crimes in Gaza, many in Israel say the military doesn't do an adequate job holding it's own soldiers accountable. Our correspondent looks into how the Israeli military polices itself.

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A Visit to a "Marriage Market" in China

Wed, 15 May 2024 19:51:51 +0000

China, the country that once feared overpopulation, is now experiencing a falling birthrate. The government is encouraging its citizens to have children. We visit a "marriage market" where hopeful young people are looking for a match.

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The Deadly, Hidden Threat to Gaza's Civilians

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:57:47 +0000

Unexploded bombs and other ordinance are hidden throughout Gaza posing a threat to civilians now and they will continue to potentially kill long after the war is over. We hear about a victim of one of these munitions and of the challenges of removing such threats as civilians are fleeing fighting.

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Russia Makes Surprising Gains in Ukraine

Mon, 13 May 2024 20:21:18 +0000

Russia launched a surprise new offensive in northeast Ukraine, near the second largest city of Kharkiv. Russian troops are continuing to advance, we get the latest from our Ukraine correspondent. And in another development in that war, Russia's President Putin replaced the country's defense minister. We get context on both events from a retired U.S. Lieutenant Colonel who used to oversee European affairs at the National Security council.

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Election in Indonesia Presents a Challenge for the U.S.

Fri, 10 May 2024 21:10:46 +0000

Prabowo Subianto will become the president of Indonesia in the Fall. Critics worry that the former general under a previous authoritarian government will roll back democracy. That presents a challenge for the U.S., which once trained and supported Prabowo, then subsequently banned him from entering the U.S. for twenty years.

And a TV song contest in Venezuela in which every song is about the authoritarian president.

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A Foiled Assassination Plot in Ukraine; Russia Marks World War II Victory

Thu, 09 May 2024 21:04:06 +0000

Ukraine uncovers what they say was a sophisticated network of spies working with Russia to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. And in Russia, during a celebration marking the USSR's victory over Germany in World War II, Russia's president again drew parallels between that fight against fascism and the war in Ukraine. We hear from Russians who attended the event.

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Online Scams are a Worldwide Problem and Scammers May Also Be Victims

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:20:21 +0000

Scams that target people via direct message and texts in an effort to steal money have become pervasive. But the scammer on the other end of the communication might be a victim too, in a human-trafficking scheme. We hear the story of one such victim.

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Increasing Election Violence in Mexico

Tue, 07 May 2024 19:51:45 +0000

Mexico's general election will be held at the beginning of June and it will mark the end of a campaign season of record violence. Some thirty candidates have been assassinated in the past year. Our reporter goes to one of Mexico's most violent towns to talk to candidates who are brave enough to run for office.

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Israelis and Palestinians are in Separate Media Realities

Mon, 06 May 2024 20:54:01 +0000

Increasingly, Israelis and Palestinians are experiencing the war in Gaza in completely different ways. Critics charge Israeli media outlets with failing to cover the extent of civilian suffering in Gaza. And Palestinian news media is accused of downplaying the level of violence committed in the October 7th attacks on Israel. We hear from news consumers and journalists on both sides.

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Israel Hamas War Protests Worldwide; Visiting a Donkey Festival in Colombia

Fri, 03 May 2024 21:12:24 +0000

As protests over the Israel Hamas war roil college campuses across the U.S., similar protests are happening elsewhere in the world. We hear from some of them. And a quirky festival in Colombia celebrates the donkey.

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What Does Winning Look Like for Ukraine Now?

Thu, 02 May 2024 20:53:16 +0000

After months of delay in Congress, Ukraine is finally receiving the U.S. military aid it says is crucial in winning its fight against Russia. But after two years of war, what it means to win is increasingly complicated. We hear about the state of the conflict from our correspondent in Kyiv and our Pentagon correspondent.

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Invasion Worries in Eastern Europe

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:34:34 +0000

European countries that border Russia are concerned that they'll be invaded next if an emboldened Russia is successful in Ukraine, even though they're members of the NATO alliance. We go to the Baltic nation of Estonia and hear from people who are making preparations in case of invasion.

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An Agonizing Choice: Whether to Flee Southern Gaza Ahead of Assault

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:35:35 +0000

Israel has been public with it's plan to conduct an assault on the city of Rafah, in southern Gaza, absent a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Such a military operation could be catastrophic for more than a million Palestinian civilians there, many having fled there from fighting elsewhere in Gaza. We hear the voices of people who are weighing the risks of staying and wondering where they can go.

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A Close Look at China's Changing Economy

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:21:40 +0000

We take a look at China's economy as it has emerged from the pandemic experiencing slower growth than in years past. We hear that economic ties between the U.S. and China have loosened and that high unemployment among young people has meant far less optimism about the future.

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Germany's Looong Love Affair with the Fax Machine May Be Coming to an End

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:53:47 +0000

Germany might be known for precision technology, but the government and many businesses still rely on that darling of the 90's— the fax machine! However, those chirpy, screeching tones may give way to modern technology by this summer. At issue is bureaucracy that some say is hurting the German economy. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.

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Crucial Weapons Head to Ukraine; And Horses Jam London's Rush Hour

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:30:37 +0000

Newly approved military aid package goes to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel. We'll hear about what its impact on the battlefield will be. And in London, royal horses get loose during rush hour. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.

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The Story of One Child Living in Gaza

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:13 +0000

As Israel's war against Hamas continues, children in Gaza are suffering. According to the United Nations, more than 25,000 children have been killed or injured since October. That's one child every ten minutes. We hear about one of those children, a twelve year-old boy injured in Gaza.

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Scrambled GPS: the New Electronic Fog of War

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:45:24 +0000

Two stories of how our reliance on GPS becomes problematic in regions experiencing war. In Ukraine, the power grid's use of GPS becomes a liability. And in the Middle East today, GPS "spoofing" causes a variety of issues from plane navigation to internet dating.

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Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:50:28 +0000

The U.S. Congress is poised to finally approve a package of aid to Ukraine worth over $60 billion, with the House having approved the funds on Saturday. The Ukrainian prime minister was in Washington to urge for the aid to be passed and explains why Americans should continue to assist in his country's war effort.

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Israel Strikes Back at Iran, Will This Calm or Inflame Tensions?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:07:26 +0000

Israel and Iran have been trading attacks on each other for a week including, for the first time, attacks on each other's territory. Will Israel's latest retaliation be the end of this wave of hostilities, or will Iranian response bring the long-standing enemies closer to all-out war? We hear from NPR's national security correspondent and our correspondent in Israel.

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Is a Popular Music Genre in India Spreading Hate?

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:49:06 +0000

H-Pop is the Indian popular music and poetry of Hindu nationalism. But critics worry that the music is spreading hate and encourages violence against Muslims.

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The Debate in Israel Over Who Should Be Required Serve in the Military

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:12:16 +0000

Ultra-Orthodox Israelis have long been exempt from compulsory military service. But the October 7th attack by Hamas and Israel's subsequent military response have brought forward calls for change. The government's decision on whether to end the exemption has major political consequences.

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The Devastating Conflict the World is Ignoring

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:41:13 +0000

More than 8 million people have been displaced in Sudan, according to the United Nations. A powerful paramilitary group has been fighting the Sudanese army for over a year. We hear from a Sudanese poet, who is trying to draw attention to the overlooked conflict in her country.

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Now That Iran Has Attacked Israel, What Happens Next?

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:02:45 +0000

Following the attack of more than 300 weaponized drones and missiles launched by Iran at Israel, the Israeli prime minster is getting pressure from the U.S. for Israel to be measured in its response, while some domestic politicians are demanding a strong reaction. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv gives us the latest. And Jordan was part of the success in shooting down the majority of projectiles bound for Israel. We hear what the reaction has been in that country where 60 percent of the population is of Palestinian origin.

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What Rwanda Looks Like 30 Years After the Genocide

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:13:11 +0000

It has been three decades since the East African country of Rwanda experienced a genocide that changed the country and shocked the world. We look at the state of their society today.

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A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:29:31 +0000

Ownership of the Spratly Islands are in dispute. This has been the case for decades, but tensions have been raised recently as China has tried to expand its claims in the remote area. We get a rare glimpse of one of the islands that has a Filipino community living on it.

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Why are Young Men and Women in South Korea Drifting Apart Politically?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:36:03 +0000

While the ideological gender gap among young people is widening across the developed world, it is particularly alarming in South Korea. Experts are concerned about what it means for the country's future. Our reporter in Seoul examines the phenomenon.

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How is the Movie "Oppenheimer" Being Received in Japan?

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:11:03 +0000

Understandably, a movie about the man who steered the development of atomic bombs is seen differently in a country where some 200,000 people were killed by those bombs. "Oppenheimer" opened in Japan 8 months after premiering in the U.S. Our reporter talks to movie goers in Nagasaki, Japan.

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Held Hostage by Hamas for 51 Days

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:16:12 +0000

Aviva Siegel was among the more than 200 Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th. She was held 51 days before being released. Her husband, Keith, who is a U.S. citizen, is still being held in Gaza. We hear about Aviva Siegel's time in captivity and her advocacy for the release of Keith and the remaining hostages.

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The Connection Between Chinese Money and Labor and U.S.-Grown Marijuana

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:05:54 +0000

Chinese-funded marijuana farms are popping up across the United States. Many of them exploit workers from China. We go to New Mexico, which has seen the rise of such farms and explore the reasons why this is happening.

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A Milestone for a Major International Alliance and an Olympic Music Controversy

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:15:00 +0000

NATO, the alliance formed to protect Europe from the Soviet Union is marking 75 years. It the focus is still on Russia.

And a controversy in France over a singer selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, raises questions about French identity.

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The Aftermath of a Major Battle in Gaza

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:50:24 +0000

Israel's military laid siege to Gaza's largest medical complex for two weeks because, they said, Hamas fighters had regrouped inside. Following the Israeli withdrawal from the hospital, Palestinians were able to get a glimpse of the results of the raid.

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Understanding the Worsening Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:45:23 +0000

Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is increasing and has caused over a million people to flee their homes. It is threatening to become a regional war. Many of the displaced end up next door in Rwanda and we hear about the conflict from some Congolese in a refugee camp.

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Israelis Return to a City that was Attacked

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:44:53 +0000

Sderot, Israel, near the border with Gaza, was the biggest city attack by Hamas on October 7th. At the beginning of the war, Israel evacuated nearly everyone. Our correspondent visits Sderot and finds that people are returning.

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What a Hit Chinese TV Show Tells Us About China Today

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:59:09 +0000

"Blossoms Shanghai" is A 30-part TV series directed by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, set in the 1990's that has become a huge hit in China. Our China correspondent tells us the nostalgia unleashed by the show tells us a lot about how people in China are feeling these days.

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The Story of an Israeli Man Taken Hostage By Hamas, Now Free

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:10:00 +0000

We hear the story of an Israeli man taken captive by Hamas on October 7th. He was freed by Israeli special forces 129 days later and talks about his ordeal.

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Life Without a Government in Haiti

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:36:45 +0000

Haiti is the middle of a crisis and is without a government as gangs in Port-au-Prince prevent one. But some parts of Haiti have lived without a functioning government for so long they cannot remember what it's like to have one. Our reporter in Haiti takes us to one such village.

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Conditions in Gaza and Tense Israel-US Relations

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:57:41 +0000

We hear from a U.N. spokesperson about the conditions for civilians he saw in Gaza. We also speak to an Israeli government minister about the level of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and about why a delegation to the U.S. was cancelled over a vote at the U.N.

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The Booming Business of Kidnapping in Nigeria

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:10:21 +0000

Islamic insurgents and other heavily armed groups have increasingly turned to kidnapping to get money. They abduct individuals, families and even large groups and then demand to be paid to let them go. We hear the story of one family, whose life has been turned upside down by a kidnapping.

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A Visit to a Town Under Fire in Eastern Ukraine

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:32:54 +0000

We go to a town in Eastern Ukraine that is close to the front lines and under constant fire. Russians are advancing in Eastern Ukraine as Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weapons.

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A Window Into Life in Northern Gaza

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:06:45 +0000

We hear what life is like for three families in northern Gaza where finding food and water is a struggle and hundreds of thousands of people are facing starvation.

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Protests in Cuba; Results of the World Happiness Report

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:28:48 +0000

In Cuba, protests over the weekend revealed frustrations over shortages of food and electricity as the country confronts a serious economic crisis. And the World Happiness Report tells of interesting differences in happiness between generations.

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China Increasing Its Regional Power

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:28:31 +0000

We go to two places where China has been exerting control. In Hong Kong, the government finally passed national security laws that are seen by critics as eroding civil liberties. In the Philippines, China's attempts to expand its territorial waters are being met with increasingly fiery rhetoric from senior officials.

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In Unsurprising Result Putin is Reelected

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:24:08 +0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin was reelected with a reported 87% of the vote. The US government said the election was neither free nor fair. Our correspondent in Moscow tells us about why the Kremlin wanted to be sure of a high turnout and lopsided result.

And the legacy in the Middle East of a young American activist who died in Gaza 21 years ago.

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Is a United Ireland on the Horizon?

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:45:32 +0000

The island of Ireland is divided into the Northern part, which is part of the UK and the independent Republic of Ireland to the south. But a political party is poised to take power in both places and it has pledged to make the border disappear.

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Continued Chaos in Haiti

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:08:56 +0000

Gang violence has brought fear, chaos and uncertainty to Haiti. Amidst food shortages and looting, the capital, Port-au-Prince, is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis since the devastating earthquake in 2010. Our reporter on the border with the Dominican Republic talks to Haitians.

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Examining Evidence of Sexual Violence During the October 7th Attacks

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:55:36 +0000

Israel says more than 1,200 Israelis were killed during the Hamas led assault on October 7th. Israel also says there were numerous instances of sexual violence perpetrated that day. This is a charge Hamas denies. To understand the difficulties in investigating the allegation, we hear about the experience of a first responder on October 7th.

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A Surprising Sight in War: A Bakery

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:24:33 +0000

Even in the face of food shortages a bakery in Gaza is making cakes for people living in tents. NPR's producer in Gaza takes us to the bakery and introduces the baker.

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What to do with Russia's Frozen $300 Billion; A Trek in Morocco's Atlas Mountains

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:18:13 +0000

When Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago, the U.S. and western allies froze $300 billion dollars worth of Russian assets. Now the U.S. wants to send that money to Ukraine, but many European countries don't agree with that plan.
And we take a trip to the wild, remote High Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

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What It's Like to Cover the War Between Israel and Hamas

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:02:45 +0000

In this longer episode we go deep on what it's like to cover both sides of the war between Israel and Hamas. Our friends at the Embedded podcast talk to NPR's Daniel Estrin about some of the people he's reported on and how he approaches covering this difficult and divisive story.

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How Israelis Have Changed in Five Months of War

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:01:54 +0000

It has been five months since the October 7th Hamas attack that was the single deadliest day for Israelis in history, prompting the deadly Israeli assault on Gaza. Our reporter in Israel brings us five ways Israelis have been changed through five months of war.

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How the U.S. Presidential Campaign is Viewed Around the World

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:13:27 +0000

Our reporters from around the world give perspectives on what the U.S presidential election means for the countries they cover.

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Tourism in Europe Recovers Causing Delight and Dismay

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:13:59 +0000

During the COVID-19 pandemic, European cities experienced a dramatic drop in tourism. Now that visitors have returned in force, locals have mixed feelings. Many cities rely on tourism money, but throngs of people and the demand for short-term rentals can change the very places people are clamoring to visit. We hear about how Seville, Spain is experiencing that tension.

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Why Millions of Palestinians Living in Arab Countries are Stateless

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:50:10 +0000

There are an estimated six million Palestinian refugees. Most of them are descendants of families forced to leave their homeland in 1948, during the war surrounding the establishment of Israel. They're scattered around the world and in some of the countries where they've settled, they've been stateless for generations. We go to a Palestinian community in Baghdad, Iraq.

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Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:30:53 +0000

Butter Chicken is a much-loved Indian dish, both within the 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 to the bottom of butter chicken's origin and finds out that it is a journey through India's history.

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Was the Former President of Georgia Poisoned?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:11:26 +0000

The former Soviet republic of Georgia is seeking membership in the European Union. But that effort may be complicated by treatment of the western-leaning former president who is in jail and in poor health. His supporters say he was poisoned.

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An Instagram Influencer Struggling to Show the Positive Side of Life in Gaza

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:11:19 +0000

A young Instagram influencer in Gaza built a big following posting feel-good videos during years of hardship. He tried to keep the positivity in his feed after the war between Israel and Hamas started, but was then confronted with tragedy in his life.

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Dry Taps in Mexico City and Far Right Rallies in Sao Paulo

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:35:02 +0000

Abnormally low rain fall and aging infrastructure cause a severe water shortage in Mexico City. Tens of thousands rally for Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro in Sao Paolo.

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Rebuilding Democracy in Poland

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:24:02 +0000

During its eight years in power, the far-right Law and Justice Party dismantled democratic institutions in Poland. Now the new government is working to restore those institutions and they're starting with the judiciary.

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Two Years On

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:41:38 +0000

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is marking a grim second anniversary. We hear from Ukrainians who are determined to remain in their homes, and what some Russians say about their country as it enters a third year of waging war on Ukraine.

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Facing A Weapons Shortage, Ukraine Builds Its Own

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:46:16 +0000

Ukraine is running out of arms. As Russian troops advance and the war grinds on, foreign aid to buy more weapons is stalled. So Ukraine is making its own. NPR's Joanna Kakissis visits the Ukrainians ramping up the manufacture of mortars, howitzers and high-tech defense weapons.

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What is the Future of Russian Opposition to Putin?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:45:51 +0000

Alexei Navalny is the latest in a string of critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin to die. So what is the future of Russian opposition? We hear about the challenges Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, will face in taking a leadership role in the opposition. And an interview with Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin, who tried to run against Putin in the upcoming election, but was barred from being on the ballot.

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Rising Tensions Between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:50:22 +0000

Israel has stepped up security in the occupied West Bank. And with the military focused on Gaza, they're using newly formed security forces made up of Jewish settlers to provide that security. Israeli activists and Palestinians warn that members of those forces want to drive Palestinians off their land. We go to the West Bank city of Hebron to see these new security forces in action.

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Surprising Effects of the Middle East Conflict Felt Far Away

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:04:56 +0000

We hear two stories of how Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza is being felt in places very far away. In India, thousands of workers are hoping to head to Israel because of a shortage caused by security concerns. And in the UK, people are worried that global supply chains disrupted because of the war, will mean there will be a shortage of tea.

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Outspoken Critic of Russia's Leader Dies in Prison

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:23:21 +0000

Alexei Navalny, frequent critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, has died in prison according to Russian authorities. Our Moscow correspondent looks at the legacy of a man who fought to free his country from corruption and authoritarianism.

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Dire Conditions for Civilians in Gaza and an Uncertain Future for Humanitarian Aid

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:16:28 +0000

We'll hear from an U.N. administrator in Gaza about what conditions are like for civilians and what funding cuts, a result of Israel's accusations of UN employees' working with Hamas, will mean for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

And an unlikely connection between a graffiti artist in Dublin and a grieving mother in Gaza.

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Ukraine's Train of Love

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:12:05 +0000

When Ukrainian soldiers get a day or two off from the frontlines, loved ones will often take the train to nearby cities to see them. Our reporter shows us what love looks like in a time of war.

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Portugal's Success Combating its Opioid Crisis

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:55:39 +0000

While opioid deaths in the U.S. have soared, Portugal has been able to cut overdose deaths by 80%. We travel there and find that the different outcomes are the result of a different approach.

And while you might be able to picture what Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival looks like in the Samabadrome, on the outskirts of the city a very different celebration takes place.

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Rising Mideast Tension Could Force the U.S. Out of Iraq

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:06:27 +0000

The war in Gaza is creating tensions across the Middle East. Nowhere more so than Iraq, where Iran-backed militias are attacking US bases and forcing a dangerous confrontation. We hear about it from our correspondent in Baghdad.

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Some Gazans More Openly Angry Towards Hamas

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:12:00 +0000

Some Palestinians in Gaza express rising anger at Hamas, four months after the militant group attacked Israel, prompting a punishing bombardment.

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John Cage's composition, 'ASLSP,' 'As Slow As Possible,' Lives Up to its Name

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:31:59 +0000

If all goes as planned, the work by the late composer John Cage will take over 600 years to perform. A specially rigged organ in Germany has been performing the piece since 2001, and it recently struck a new chord in the first time in two years.

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What Will Gaza Be Like After the War is Over?

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:04:14 +0000

We hear from three Palestinians about their hopes and fears of a rebuilt Gaza after the fighting ends. We get perspectives from an architect, a humanitarian and a musician.

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Kindergarten Resumes in a War Zone

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:16:23 +0000

We hear about a kindergarten in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which has finally resumed, holding classes underground in a metro station to keep students safe from Russian attacks.

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A Tour of Gaza's Ancient Sites, Now Lost to War

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:07:09 +0000

Among the vast destruction of buildings in Gaza, some historically valuable and irreplaceable sites are now in ruins. Our correspondent visited some of of these places before the war and brings us to them, then and now.

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The Phone Line Connecting Gazans to West Bank First Responders

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:43:49 +0000

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Are North and South Korea Coming Closer to War?

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:28:49 +0000

Tensions and talk of war are escalating between North and South Korea. Our correspondent in Seoul explains why the temperature has increased and he takes us to an island near the maritime border between North and South Korea that has seen clashes in the past.

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Can One Small Nation Be the Key to a Pause to the Fighting in Gaza?

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:56:25 +0000

The small Gulf nation of Qatar recently announced a framework for a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in Gaza. We sit down with the Prime Minister of Qatar to hear how soon a deal could be reached and what impact the recent killing of U.S. servicemembers has had on the negotiations.

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What it's Like to Be in a Russian Missile Attack

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:02:16 +0000

Russia launches hundreds of missiles at Ukraine every month. We hear the story of one such attack, that destroyed a well-known hotel and changed the life of one young woman.

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Israeli and Palestinian Families Use Radio to Send Messages to Hostages and Prisoners

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:34:42 +0000

A source of anguish for both Israeli and Palestinian families in nearly four months of the Gaza war, is the large number of hostages and prisoners taken by each side. Thousands of family members in the dark about the fate of their loved ones. So they're trying to reach them through Israeli and Palestinian radio.

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What's the Recent Hype Behind Korean Fine Dining?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:43:57 +0000

After the rise of K-pop and K-drama, Korean haute cuisine is also going global. We hear that it's the result of an evolution of the food, creative chefs and a touch of crafty support from the government.

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Anti-War Movement in Israel Includes Mothers of Israeli Soldiers

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:44:31 +0000

There is a small but growing anti-war movement in Israel and it includes mothers of those serving in the Israeli military. We hear why they're protesting.

And an American chemist's book about tea provokes a strong reaction in Britain.

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How a Pineapple Illustrates Relations Between China and Taiwan

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:32:26 +0000

We hear of the saga of the mango pineapple, an exclusive new pineapple cultivar from Taiwan that was allegedly stolen by China. It shows the economic ties between two places that are also adversaries and the incident is prompting questions about how far Beijing will go to coerce Taiwan — and who really owns the food we eat.

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The Economic Impact of the War, In Israel And In the West Bank

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:30:02 +0000

We look at the economic impacts caused by the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. In Israel, the call-up of military reserves has led to a severe labor shortage. In the West Bank, curtailed economic activity with Israel has taken a toll.

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How Life is Transforming in Russian Occupied Ukraine

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:06:29 +0000

We talk to a Russia expert who is keeping tabs on what is going on in the roughly 18% of Ukraine that Russia now controls. He says that an "administrative occupation" seeks to incorporate the people that live in those areas into Russian politics and culture. And that with U.S. and Western aid for Ukraine in doubt, there is a chance these areas could be lost for good.

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Will a Controversial Temple in India Become a Political Flashpoint?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:41:08 +0000

In Northern India, Prime Minister Modi consecrates a temple to the Hindu god Ram. The event is meant to draw support ahead of spring elections, but it also highlights the growing rift between Hindu nationalists and Muslim communities.

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A Vital Ukrainian Port Survives Despite Russian Attacks

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:56:58 +0000

Grain export is a vital part of the Ukrainian economy and Russian attacks and threats on ports have come close to shutting it down. We go to one Ukrainian port, barely used before the war, which has now become crucial.

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Has the Israeli Military Made Progress in Its Goal of Destroying Hamas?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:49:06 +0000

It has been over one hundred days since the war between Israel and Hamas began with an attack on Israel October 7th, killing over 1,200 with more than two hundred Israelis taken hostage. Israel responded with a ground, air and sea offensive on Gaza that has killed thousands and displaced many more. Israel has vowed to eliminate Hamas. We investigate whether, after a hundred days, Israel is any closer to that goal.

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A Pivotal Election in Taiwan and a Guatemala Inauguration that Almost Didn't Happen

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:48:29 +0000

Taiwan held a close and closely watched election for president that has implications for the self-ruled island's relationship with China, which claims Taiwan as it's own.

And Guatemala swore in a new president, the anti-corruption campaigner Bernardo Arevalo. But opponents tried to prevent the transfer of power up to the last minute.

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Hope for River Dolphins in Pakistan

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In Pakistan, a dolphin species that's lived in the Indus River for millions of years was facing near-extinction. Now, thanks to the help of nearby fisher-people, the dolphin is making a fragile recovery.

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The U.S. and U.K attack targets in Yemen: What It Means for Global Shipping

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:06:35 +0000

The series of strikes in Yemen were against the Houthis, an Iran-backed military group, that had been attacking military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, in what they said was retaliation for Israel's war in Gaza. We hear from our national security correspondent and a international trade expert on the strikes and their economic implications.

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How People in China View Taiwan's Election

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:51:43 +0000

Taiwan elects a president this weekend and while the government in China believes Taiwan should be under its control, we hear that people in China hold a variety of views about the island next door.

And the story of a Palestinian artist in Gaza who continues to make art amid destruction and displacement.

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Why Truck Drivers in Poland are Blocking Goods Going Into Ukraine

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:44:30 +0000

Poland has been one of Ukraine's strongest allies in its fight against Russia. But the two countries are now in a border dispute over trucking. Polish truckers are blocking thousands of Ukrainian trucks waiting to return home. We go to the border and talk to truckers on both sides of the dispute.

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China's Influence on Taiwan's Politics and Taiwan's Influence on Chinese Pop Culture

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:36:56 +0000

Taiwan has an important election coming up and we hear that relations with China is one of the main things on the minds of many voters. And though China is much bigger and more powerful than Taiwan, the island does wield influence in China when it comes to pop culture.

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Why Are Soldiers From Nepal Joining Russia's Fight In Ukraine?

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:51:02 +0000

Hundreds of Nepalese have travelled to Russia to join the army. They've been lured by the promise of employment and Russian citizenship. Some say they were told they wouldn't be doing risky jobs, but once they arrive they say they were sent to the front line to fight in Ukraine. Reporter Shalu Yadav went to Nepal and spoke to families of those who died fighting in Ukraine.

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Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:32:06 +0000

Ghana 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 created settlements for the people who took them up on the offer, giving out free land. But our correspondent talks to locals who say their farm land was stolen to give to foreigners.

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When Will the War in Gaza End?

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:25:12 +0000

Israel's Prime Minister has vowed to fight until the "definitive victory over Hamas". But what is actually achievable? Our correspondent in Tel Aviv examines what it will take for Israel to declare mission accomplished in Gaza, and end the war.

And Uber is trying to win over cab drivers in London, who have resisted the company for years. We talk to cabbies to see if they might succeed.

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Chinese Storytellers Find Freedom in New York City

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Inside China, the state is cracking down queer and feminist groups... so some are staging their own events in New York City. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org. And you can donate to your local NPR member station by going to stations.npr.org

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Roman Temples Revealed in Turkey and Greece Seeks Return of Elgin Marbles

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Greece says Britain should return sculptures taken from the Acropolis and a Turkish archeological dig uncovers Roman churches, temples, and canals.

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Portraying Africa's Beauty and Challenges Through Music and Art

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Two stories about Africa's art and music. We hear from a rapper who raises awareness of the war in Sudan. And attend an influential art festival in Lagos.

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Accusations of Betrayal in One Ukrainian Village

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

A Ukrainian village with divided loyalties reels from both the loss of life following a missile attack and the loss of trust in their community.

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A Rare Look Inside Nicaragua

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

NPR's Eyder Peralta brings exclusive reporting from Nicaragua, which has become one of the most authoritarian countries in the Western Hemisphere, and bars foreign journalists.

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Russia's Battle With Western Culture Is No Match For Barbie

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Hollywood left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. However, improbably, Barbie was a huge hit in the country. Our correspondent in Moscow examines the phenomenon.

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Making Babies... Baby Glaciers, that is

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Surviving climate threats demands adaptation. In Bangladesh, an engineer and a housewife improvised their own early warning system for historic floods. And villagers in Pakistan are revisiting an old tradition of growing their own glaciers.

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Building a New Castle the 13th Century Way

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

We visit Guedelon Castle in Burgundy, France. A 26 year-old building project, dedicated to training workers in medieval construction techniques and teaching visitors about history.

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Germany's China Dependence and Dilemma

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:42:22 +0000

German economists and politicians have warned German companies to not rely so heavily on Chinese businesses, advocating "de-risking". We go to Germany's industrial heartland where business leaders have found that advice hard to follow.

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What Raw Fish Tells Us About the Ukrainian Economy

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:32:45 +0000

Ukraine is been at war for nearly 22 months, with airports closed and many sea ports blockaded. Yet NPR's Nathan Rott has found sushi in the country is widely available. And, he says, that says something about the supply chain and the resilience of the Ukrainian economy.

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The U.S. Relationship With Israel

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:17:58 +0000

U.S. officals have been increasingly public in their appeals to Israel to limit casualties in Gaza, but so far nothing has changed. So what does this say about the relationship between the U.S. and Israel now? We hear from a retired diplomat with long experience in the region.

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Ukraine isn't the only country partially occupied by Russia

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:43:04 +0000

Even as Ukraine continues to battle Russia, funding from the West is in doubt. We hear from some Ukrainians who are nervous about the funding.
And the former Soviet state of Georgia has been partially occupied by Russia since 2008. We hear about Georgia's delicate balance between Russia and the West.

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Why is the Mood in China Changing?

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:12:03 +0000

China is at an inflection point. The country that enjoyed decades of growth, confident that the future was bright, has experienced a shift in the vibes. Our correspondent in Beijing illustrates what this looks like by bringing us stories from 4 people living in China today.

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Some Convicted Russian Prisoners, Who Fought In Ukraine, Are Now Free

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:00:10 +0000

A government program in Russia offers pardons to prisoners convicted of serious crime who agree to fight in Ukraine, if they survive. The policy has serious consequences for victims of crimes and their families. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow.

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Rising Popularity of Hamas in the West Bank

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:50:29 +0000

Though Israel's goal in Gaza is to eliminate Hamas as a military threat, there appears to be rising popularity for Hamas among Palestinians in the West Bank. We travel there and hear that many Palestinians don't believe Hamas committed atrocities in the October 7th attack.

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Ukraine's Tech Industry Works to Defeat an Enemy and Rebuild an Economy

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:32:42 +0000

Nearly two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine is building its tech industry as a part of its war effort and as a means of rebuilding its economy.

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Israel's Military Offensive in Gaza's Second-Largest City

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:05:56 +0000

There is a fierce battle between Israeli forces and Hamas in the city of Khan Younis in Gaza. The battle is coming close to the city's main hospital. We hear dispatches from Khan Younis.

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A Power Shift In Poland; French Singer Edith Piaf and AI

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:38:48 +0000

A vote in the Polish parliament ended the rule of a right-wing political party— an historic power shift in the country, which is a key US ally and NATO member.

A movie studio plans to use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice and image of iconic late French cabaret singer Edith Piaf. Super-fans in her neighborhood aren't so sure machines are up to the task.

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Can the UK Send Undocumented Migrants to Rwanda?

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:02:00 +0000

The British government is pushing forward with a controversial plan to deport undocumented migrants, no matter where they've come from, to the central African country of Rwanda.

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A second frontline: fighting on the border between Israel and Lebanon

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:28:04 +0000

Israeli forces have traded artillery and rocket fire with Hezbollah, a militia backed by Iran that operates in Lebanon. We hear the voices of people living on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border.

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Ukraine prepares for winter attacks on infrastructure

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:18:09 +0000

Russia has made it a practice of attacking electrical infrastructure in Ukraine over the winter with missiles and drones. We hear about Ukraine's preparations for these attacks and how they'll be put to the test.

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The oil-rich country hosting this year's international climate summit

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:34:34 +0000

Once again at COP28, the annual global climate summit, experts are warning of the dire consequences of the world ignoring a warming planet. But this year that message is being delivered in the United Arab Emirates, a country that is dependent on oil and gas. Our correspondent based in Dubai is at the conference and talks about that tension.

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Will Venezuela invade Guyana? And counselling Ukrainian children traumatized by war

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:43:29 +0000

Venezuela held a vote on whether to annex some of neighboring Guyana. But the turnout may point to problems for the autocratic ruler of Venezuela.

And, a rehabilitation camp in Ukraine for children, who have witnessed death, survived bombings and lost family.

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The Israel-Hamas cease-fire ends and fighting resumes

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:26:24 +0000

After a week-long pause, Hamas again fired rockets into Israel and Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza. A report on why the fighting resumed.

And were Gaza's hospitals able to resupply and catch up on treating patients during the cease-fire?

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War fatigue in Russia

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:05:47 +0000

Our reporter in Moscow tells us of a manifesto, claiming to be from families of Russian troops, calling for demobilization and other signs of faltering support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

And amid an improving economy, Venezuela is trying to ramp up oil production. But with neglected oil infrastructure, that has meant more oil spills.

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What it's like on the ground in Gaza from an Israeli and a Palestinian

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:22:17 +0000

We hear about two experiences of life in Gaza. One from a 22 year-old Israeli reserve soldier sent into the Gaza Strip with his unit. And a mother of two who lives in Gaza trying to shield her children from the horrors of war and stay alive.

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Danger for Gazans who followed Israel's evacuation order; family of released hostage

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:50:36 +0000

We hear from the family of four-year-old Abigail Edan, who was held hostage by Hamas and is the first American freed. And even though Israel urged civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the territory for safety, Israeli bombardment in the south continued.

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The Hamas leader behind the October 7 attack and the hostage release

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:02:24 +0000

The secretive leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahiya Sinwar, is thought to be the mastermind of the October 7 attack on Israel and he has led the Hamas negotiations on hostages. Our Jerusalem correspondent has met the Hamas leader at press conferences over the years and has this look at who he is and what his war strategy seems to be.

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The economic boom and environmental bust of illegal gold

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Illegal gold mining is profitable in Brazil, bringing in more than $2 billion a year. And the government has made it easier to get away with. But the practice damages the rainforest and poisons indigenous communities. We go to a town at the center of the illegal mine business.

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A possible deal to release Israeli hostages; Russian news media in exile

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:45:39 +0000

Hamas and Israel have reached a deal to release some Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a pause in fighting. We get the details from our reporter in Tel Aviv.

And in Russia, a crack down on journalists following the invasion of Ukraine has caused some to continue their work outside the country.

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What it's like to be a Palestinian living in Israel right now

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:42:46 +0000

One fifth of Israeli citizens also identify as Palestinian or Arab. Israel's war with Gaza has meant a tension between the actions of their country and their identity. At the same time, many are facing increased discrimination.
And we meet a mother whose premature babies were finally evacuated from Gaza.

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We rewind to a time when Israel and Gaza were close to peace

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:52:34 +0000

We hear about a time when an airport opened in Gaza, a U.S. president visited and it seemed like Palestinian statehood was close to being a reality.
And, a multi-ethnic, multi-religious band in Israel is working to bridge some of the divides in the country.

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An aid lifeline to Gaza: we go to the only crossing point in or out of the territory

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:05:08 +0000

There's only one place goods or people are allowed to enter or leave Gaza. Our reporter is in Rafah, Egypt and sees the trickle of aid going into Gaza.
Also, in an interview with NPR, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vague on who will govern Gaza when the fighting stops.
And comedians and writers on both sides of the conflict use satire to express their anger and grief.

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President Biden's breakthrough agreements with the leader of China

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:01:42 +0000

Biden met with President Xi Jinping of China for the first time in a year. And though expectations were low, our China correspondent tells us some important agreements emerged from the meeting.

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Israel's military enters Gaza hospital; Guatemala's president-elect on coup attempt

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:43:24 +0000

The Israeli military says Hamas militants operate in the hospital. International rights groups say hospitals are protected under international law.
And the president-elect of Guatemala, who won on an anti-corruption platform, believes the country's ruling elite are trying to prevent him from taking office.

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Renewed fighting on the border between Israel and Lebanon

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:23:30 +0000

We go to southern Lebanon to hear from people who have endured decades of conflict and face new fighting as the war between Israel and Hamas increase regional tensions.

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A Ukrainian city one year after liberation from Russia

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:00:25 +0000

The southern city of Kherson has been free from Russian occupation for a year. But while its liberation energized Ukrainian forces, Russian troops remain just a mile away.

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Can Berlin's legendary nightclubs survive?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:59:39 +0000

Berlin's iconic nightclubs are a cultural institution. But they face dwindling revenue due to decreased tourism and strained relationships with their gentrifying neighborhoods.

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A massive civilian displacement caused by war— but not the war you're thinking of

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:54:41 +0000

The war in Sudan has been going on for over six months. Thousands have died and more than six million have been displaced. He hear about conditions inside Sudan from the voices of those living through the violence.

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In the face of an escalating war, optimism for peace

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:24:10 +0000

We hear from two people who negotiated previous peace proposals between Israelis and Palestinians. They believe there is a peaceful solution to the current conflict.

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Will the Israel-Hamas conflict spill over into a wider Middle East war?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:15:09 +0000

We hear about whether other groups, or countries, in the Middle East could expand the conflict beyond Israel and Gaza. And an account from a surgeon caring for patients in Gaza, under bombardment.

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The war in Ukraine and a high level disagreement over messaging

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:23:02 +0000

Ukraine's president and top military commander disagree over the message to send about the lack of progress in the effort to retake territory from Russia.

And the effort to recreate the original acoustics of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as it is being rebuilt.

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What we know about Israel's ground war in Gaza

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:46:25 +0000

The Israeli military isn't saying much about it's ground offensive in Gaza but satellite images and social media offer some clues about its strategy. And the dramatic scene at the border between Gaza and Egypt where only a small number of people are being allowed to escape the war.

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An international summit on the dangers of A.I.

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:44:45 +0000

Tech CEOs and politicians from around the world gathered to discuss the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence and how to work together to prevent some of the worst outcomes from happening.

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The tunnels of Gaza will present a formidable challenge for the Israeli military

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:36:29 +0000

As Israel undergoes a ground assault of Gaza, Hamas will be able waiting to attack from a network of tunnels. We hear about the challenges that will present.

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How do European countries view the war between Israel and Hamas?

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:04:30 +0000

Reactions to the Israel-Hamas war vary across Europe, determined by each country's unique history and perspectives. We hear from NPR correspondents from three European capitals.

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Life in Gaza under intense shelling and a communications blackout

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:11:08 +0000

Israel has expanded its war with Hamas, stepping up attacks from the air and sending troops into Gaza. For 34 hours communication was cut off in Gaza, we hear our producer in there describe what the scene was like. And a group of workers from Gaza who were trapped in Israel when the fighting started, worry about their loved ones and wish they could go home. You can find coverage of all sides of this conflict at npr.org/mideastupdates.

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Devastation in Acapulco; Iran's role in the Mideast conflict

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:59:54 +0000

We hear from our reporter on the ground in Acapulco, Mexico, where a devastating hurricane grew in intensity so rapidly residents were unable to prepare. And an interview with the foreign minister of Iran about his country's support for Hamas and their involvement in the group's conflict with Israel.

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China subtly increases pressure on Taiwan

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:06:35 +0000

China is increasing military pressure on Taiwan without declaring an outright invasion. We hear about what the pressure looks like and what China's goals are from our correspondent based in Taiwan.

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Israel vowed to invade Gaza. Why hasn't it happened yet?

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:42:11 +0000

It has been weeks since Israel said it would invade Gaza to eradicate Hamas, following the attacks on Israel launched by that group October 7th. The U.S. may be among those trying to delay the invasion. We hear from NPR reporters about what the concerns could be. And a conversation with someone trying to get aid into Gaza from the only point where a small number of trucks have been allowed through. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.

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State Of The World Trailer

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:36:53 +0000

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State of the World was previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories.

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Soldiers who invaded Gaza before, weigh the dangers of a new invasion.

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:49:19 +0000

We hear from Israeli veterans of the last Gaza invasion nine years ago, about their reflections from that conflict and their fears for this new one.

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How do Palestinians feel about the war and Hamas now?

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:45:17 +0000

Though Gaza has been the focus of Israel's response to attacks by militants, the West Bank is also seeing an increase in violence. Residents there react to recent events. We also hear from members of a community that was hit hard by the Hamas attacks. They've been relocated to a hotel and are trying to make sense of what they've lost.

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What role will Egypt play in the Mideast crisis?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:53:52 +0000

Egypt finds itself in a tricky situation with the crisis in neighboring Gaza. They want to make sure aid gets into suffering residents of Gaza but they don't want to accept refugees for fear of being drawn into the conflict. We hear analysis of how Egypt's leadership is responding and the voices of protesters in Cairo.

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Amidst reports of Israeli military supply shortages citizens try to fill the gap

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:01:22 +0000

As the Israeli military gets ready for an invasion of Gaza, local media and some soldiers say they're short on supplies. And grassroots organizations are taking it upon themselves to fill the gap.

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President Biden travels to Israel and President Putin travels to China

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:35:12 +0000

We hear analysis from two important presidential visits. President Biden offers condolences and support on a visit to Israel. And President Putin displayed Russia's bonds with China in a meeting with the Chinese leader.

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An explosion at a Gaza hospital. And making sense of life after the Hamas attack

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:06:59 +0000

A blast at a crowded hospital in Gaza could become a turning point in the war. And people who lost their family and homes in Hamas' attack on Israel try to reckon with the aftermath.

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Will there be any relief for Gaza? And Poland voters reject ruling government

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:00:25 +0000

The situation for civilians in Gaza continues the to deteriorate as food, medicine and water run short. Israel continues airstrikes and prepares for a ground assault. Hamas continues to fire rockets in Israel. And in Poland, a surprising election result with a record-breaking turnout.

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Israel orders a million people in Gaza to move and snapshots of life under siege

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:09:03 +0000

Israel has ordered effectively half the population of Gaza to flee their homes ahead of an expected military assault. Many Israelis have decided to leave the country. And we hear from a hospital in Gaza.

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U.S. diplomacy in Israel and an American family trapped in Gaza

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:51:09 +0000

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Israel to show U.S. support in the wake of deadly attacks by Hamas militants. We talk to our correspondent travelling with him. And we hear from an American who is among the millions trapped in Gaza amid the Israeli blockade and airstrikes.

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Voices from both Gaza and Israel as the violence continues

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:33:35 +0000

The power is out in Gaza, as Israel's blockade prevents fuel, food, and water from entering. Civilians there fear nowhere is safe from Israeli airstrikes. And in Israel they are still reeling from Hamas' brutal cross-border attack and many are searching for missing loved ones who may have been kidnapped. We hear from our correspondents on the ground and from people on both sides of the conflict.

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Fighting corruption in Ukraine and a view on the war between Israel and Hamas

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:26:33 +0000

Some in Congress point to Ukrainian corruption as a reason to cut off U.S. aid. But Ukrainians say that image of them is outdated and they're working hard to fight corruption. And, because we know you value world news, we widen our focus to bring you an on-the-ground report from the war between Israel and the Hamas militant group in Gaza.

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The war in Ukraine has left a scar across valuable farmland visible from space

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:00:47 +0000

Satellite imagery shows that millions of acres of productive farmland have gone unplanted. We hear what researchers have learned and what the effects may be.

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The war in Ukraine causes a religious rift

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:22:50 +0000

There are more than 10,000 Russian Orthodox parishes in Ukraine with ties to the church's leader in Moscow. Many see them as disloyal now that Russia has invaded Ukraine.

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The Pentagon warns U.S. lawmakers that military aid for Ukraine is running out

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:33:04 +0000

With future U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt, the Defense Department is warning members of Congress that current military funding for Ukraine is nearly exhausted. NPR's Pentagon correspondent tells us what that could mean.

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The Ukrainian government reacts to potential cuts in aid funding

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:57:07 +0000

Future funding for Ukraine from allies, including from the United States, is being challenged. Our correspondent in Kyiv tells us how the Ukrainian government is reacting and gives us an update on where progress on the battlefield stands.

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Is U.S. funding for Ukraine in doubt?

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:57:35 +0000

Aid to Ukraine was stripped out of a bill to avert a government shutdown at the last-minute. We hear from a U.S. senator about what message this might send to Ukraine and to Russia.

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Will Ukraine lose an ally in a consequential election in Slovakia?

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:41:32 +0000

Ukraine's neighbor, Slovakia, has been supportive in the war against Russia. However the frontrunner in this weekend's election sides with the Kremlin. We hear more from our correspondent in Bratislava.

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The impact of cluster munitions on civilian deaths

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:00:15 +0000

Cluster munitions are banned in more than 100 countries, but they're being used by Russia and Ukraine in their war. We hear about a report documenting the deaths and injuries caused by these weapons.

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What are the impacts of Ukrainian attacks on the Russian Navy?

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:25:50 +0000

Ukraine has been increasing attacks on the Russian Navy in occupied Crimea. Ukraine even claims to have killed the commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet- though Russia is disputing that. We talk to a retired U.S. Navy admiral about what the attacks on the Russian Navy say about Ukraine's strategy.

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Border tensions in Poland

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:23:58 +0000

Poland borders Ukraine, a Russian territory and Russian-ally Belarus. Poland has also experienced illegal migrants and a visa fraud scandal. We learn what all this means for Poland and it's closely fought upcoming election.

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A conversation with the President of Ukraine

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:07:01 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been making his case at the U.N. and on Capitol Hill for continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. He's also been making his case in the U.S. media and he sat down for a one-on-one interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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The person in charge of U.S. efforts to rebuild Ukraine's economy

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:41:09 +0000

We talk to Penny Pritzker, US special representative for Ukraine economic recovery about how Ukraine can rebuild even as the war is far from over.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine looms large at the UN General Assembly

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:45:09 +0000

We hear what the United Nations secretary-general, President Biden and Ukraine's president had to say about Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine at this year's UN General Assembly.

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Meet the soldiers who do the crucial and dangerous work of removing landmines

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:56:40 +0000

The Ukrainian military's progress in its effort to retake territory controlled by Russia is being slowed by thousands and thousands of landmines. We meet the "sappers" who do the painstaking and extremely dangerous work of removing these explosives.

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Time is running out for the Ukrainian counteroffensive

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:55:36 +0000

The Ukrainians are running out of time to make progress on their summer-long effort to retake territory from Russia. Soon rains and winter weather will make fighting difficult. We hear about the future of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.

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The Reemergence of a Widely-Banned Weapon

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:20:00 +0000

Ukraine bears the brunt of a spike in cluster munition attacks.

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Should the U.S. be pushing for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia?

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:49:41 +0000

Ukraine is fighting hard to retake territory Russia currently holds, but so far progress has been limited. We hear about what options the U.S. and other allies have in looking for an end to this war.

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Are rural Americans turning against US support of Ukraine?

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:06:59 +0000

More and more conservative Americans in rural towns think US aid to Ukraine would be better spent elsewhere and the GOP presidential candidates are taking notice.

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The leaders of two marginalized countries meet

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:45:32 +0000

The North Korean leader travels to Russia to meet with Putin and western countries believe the discussion will be about a potential arms deal. We hear about what each side stands to gain from the other.

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Reflections from a reporting trip to Ukraine

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:29:37 +0000

Brian Mann has just finished a rotation filling in as NPR's Ukraine correspondent. He tells us what experience will stick with him from this trip and how the country compares to his last trip, a year ago.

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Inside one Ukraine nuclear power plant under the shadow of war

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:02:28 +0000

We talk to workers facing a terrible precedent: Ukraine is the first nation with a large-scale nuclear power industry to face a full-scale war. Experts say the risks are daunting.

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Ukraine's Cyber War Against Russia

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:10:04 +0000

An inside look at Ukraine's cyber war against Russia from a top Ukrainian intelligence official.

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The U.S. Secretary of State travels to Kyiv

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:31:42 +0000

We hear about the purpose of the visit from NPR's correspondent travelling in Ukraine with Secretary Blinken.

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The Ukrainian defense minister is fired

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:15:26 +0000

The change comes after some corruption scandals and in the middle of a costly summer counter offensive. We hear from NPR's correspondent in Kyiv.

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Who is setting fire to Russian military recruitment centers?

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:01:38 +0000

We hear from an independent Russian media outlet about some 150 acts of arson against Russian military recruitment centers.

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The Ukrainian military claims progress in the south

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:04:00 +0000

The Ukrainian military claims it has broken through a Russian defensive line in the south. NPR's correspondent in Kyiv explains what it could mean for the Ukrainian counter offensive.

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Is Russia trying to buy arms from North Korea?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:25:54 +0000

The U.S. accuses North Korea of selling weapons to Russia. We hear about what this means from the White House National Security Council spokesman.

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Remembering Ukrainian fighter pilot "Juice"

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:36:35 +0000

NPR's Brian Mann met the well-known fighter pilot who went by the callsign "Juice" in the early weeks of the war. And he recently attended his funeral in Kyiv.

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Ukrainian civilians flee fighting on the eastern front

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:11:28 +0000

Ukrainian forces have been trying to push back on Russian gains this summer. But NPR found in the eastern front, Russians are on the attack and civilians are fleeing the fighting.

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What is the future for Wagner?

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:56:36 +0000

NPR's Moscow correspondent went to a makeshift memorial for Wagner's dead leader and also talked to a former member of the mercenary group to try to understand what happens to the organization now.

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Where the Republican candidates for president stand on the war in Ukraine

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:45:37 +0000

The first Republican presidential debate exposed some big differences in what candidates think should be the U.S. role in the war in Ukraine. We hear reporting from both NPR's correspondent in Ukraine and our Pentagon correspondent.

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A deadly plane crash in Russia and suspicions of revenge

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:49:42 +0000

We hear two conversations about the possible death of the leader of the Wagner private mercenary group, who was both instrumental in Russia's war in Ukraine and the leader of an uprising that embarrassed the Kremlin.

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Ukrainians Take A Defiant Dip in the Black Sea

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:22:20 +0000

Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.

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NATO Training Better Prepares Ukrainian Troops in Latest Counter-Offensive

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:10:24 +0000

Ukrainian soldiers, who were trained by the U.S. in Germany, speak to NPR about using Western tactics – and weapons – in the latest counteroffensive to push out Russian forces.

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How a common greeting has become an opening to share the trauma of war

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:32:37 +0000

Ukrainians are struggling to cope with a mental health crisis as the war in their country drags on. NPR's Greg Myre reports "how are you?" has taken on greater meaning.

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Applying lessons learned in Afghanistan to US aid money in Ukraine

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:35:55 +0000

We hear from the the man charged with tracking U.S. spending in Afghanistan about what lessons learned there can be applied to the billions of dollars going to Ukraine.

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How the use of drones in Ukraine is changing the way wars are fought

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:05:09 +0000

We hear from Kelly Grieco, senior fellow at the Stimson Center, about how the use of drones by both sides in the war in Ukraine is changing the way wars are fought.

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Questions about China's support of Russia

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:36:37 +0000

NPR's Charles Maynes tells us about China's Defense Minister's second visit to Moscow this year and what it means for China's support of Russia in its war in Ukraine.

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Two young Ukrainian singers silenced by a missile

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:16:41 +0000

NPR's Kyiv correspondent Joanna Kakissis profiles a young musical duo who sang through the war until they were killed by a Russian missile.

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Rising tension between Poland and Belarus

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:20:53 +0000

Military tensions are rising between Ukraine's ally Poland and Russia's ally Belarus. NPR's Rob Schmitz explains why Poland is planning to send ten thousand troops to its border.

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Women's professional soccer flourishes in Ukraine even as war touches some players

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:23:18 +0000

At a women's professional soccer match in Kyiv, NPR's Jenna McLaughlin found players are overcoming the challenges of a growing sport and a country at war.

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A meeting of experts on the front lines of Ukrainian cyberdefense

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:25:34 +0000

NPR's Jenna McLaughlin attended a meeting of Ukrainian experts in cyberdefense where they discussed lessons learned and the challenges they face.

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Is the war in Ukraine the most documented ever?

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:57:55 +0000

NPR's Greg Myre has covered over a dozen wars around the world, but says covering the war in Ukraine is different because of the massive amount of information coming out of the conflict.

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Talks on how to end the war in Ukraine

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:35:07 +0000

Diplomats from about 40 countries met in Saudi Arabia recently to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. NPR's Ukraine correspondent, Joanna Kakissis, explains that even though Russia wasn't part of the summit, Ukraine is still hoping to move closer to ending the war with these talks.

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Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Ports Keep Grain From World Markets

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:39:24 +0000

Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have intensified since Moscow suspended participation in a deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach world markets.

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US Officials at the UN Focus on World Food Supply

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:00:59 +0000

US Ambassadors at the United Nations say Russia's attack on Ukraine threatens global food security.

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Ukraine Reclaims A Small Village and Inches Forward Through Grinding Battles

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:47:47 +0000

As Ukraine claims a strategic victory in a long, grueling counteroffensive, its troops say they need more long-range weapons to fight increasingly entrenched Russian troops.

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Aboard A Patrol Boat As Ukraine Rebuilds its Navy

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:21:24 +0000

First, Russia wiped out Ukraine's navy. Now, Russia is blockading Ukraine's critical grain exports. As Ukraine tries to rebuild its navy, NPR's Greg Myre got a ride on one of its few boats.

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Nobel Peace Prize Winners Say Ukraine Needs More Weapons to Prevail Against Russia

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:21:36 +0000

Nobel Laureates from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia are in Washington to make the case for more weapons for Ukraine.

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Ukrainian Community Rises from the Ashes

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:11:40 +0000

At the start of Russia's invasion, advancing troops reached the outskirts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. They devastated the suburb of Bucha, killing hundreds. Now, Bucha is coming back to life.

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A step-back look at the war in Ukraine from a foreign relations veteran

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:06:02 +0000

Richard Haass served in the White House, the Pentagon and the State Department. For the last 20 years he was the head of the Council on Foreign Relations. On the occasion of his retirement A Martinez talked to him about the war in Ukraine and other foreign policy issues around the world.

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How many Russians have died in Ukraine?

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:22:25 +0000

Two Russian media outlets have tried to find the true number of Russian soldiers who have died in Ukraine. Mary Louise Kelly speaks with one of the editors on the project.

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How will Ukraine continue to ship grain now that Russia pulled out of an export deal?

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:14:54 +0000

Russia has pulled out of a deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain to markets around the world from blockaded ports. In the port city of Odessa, a senior U.S. official pledged support in keeping the grain shipments going. NPR's Joanna Kakissis was there and tells us what it means.

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Russia pulls out of a grain deal and another attack on an important bridge

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:13:07 +0000

NPR's Charles Maynes in Moscow tells us about two significant developments between Russia and Ukraine. First, Russia announces it is backing out of a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain to world markets. And a key bridge connecting the Russian mainland and Russian-annexed Crimea was attacked, apparently by Ukraine.

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A recent increase in cyber attacks coming from Russia

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:58:20 +0000

Though Russian cyberattacks have not been a major factor in the war in Ukraine, Russian cyber-criminals have recently been ramping up attacks on the rest of the world. NPR cyber security correspondent Jenna McLaughlin tells us what the increase might mean.

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The head of NATO on possible Ukrainian membership in the alliance

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:37:48 +0000

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg talks about Sweden being admitted to the alliance and what it might take for Ukraine to join.

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President Biden and NATO pledge support for Ukraine now and into the future

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:17:43 +0000

At the NATO summit in Lithuania, Ukraine didn't get a pathway to join the alliance as it had hoped. But it did get long term promises of suport from the US and other countries. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley was at the summit and tells us what happened.

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Trying to understand the aborted revolt in Russia

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:59:07 +0000

The Kremlin has revealed President Vladimir Putin met with Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin and his mercenaries just days after they staged an uprising against military leadership. And one of Russia's top generals has resurfaced. NPR's Charles Maynes in Moscow explains what we know.

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In a reversal, Turkey's president says he'll support Sweden joining NATO

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:28:19 +0000

Turkey's president Erdogan said he would not stand in the way of Sweden joining the NATO alliance, ending months of speculation. Mary Louise Kelly talks about all the dynamics at play with Aslı Aydıntaşbaş of the Brookings Institution.

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Remembering a Gifted Ukrainian Writer

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:53:39 +0000

A young award-winning novelist who retrained as a war crimes researcher to document Russian atrocities and preserve Ukrainian culture has met a tragic end.

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Ukraine and Russia Trade Accusations of Sabotage

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:46:21 +0000

Ukraine and Russia each say the other is planning to sabotage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. They've been trading accusations over the past year, but now they say an attack is imminent.

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A Rare Visit to Ukraine's Air Defense Systems

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:35:31 +0000

When Russia launches an airstrike on Kyiv, the first line of defense is parked in a hayfield outside the city. The protection consists of two soldiers, a Humvee and a Stinger missile.

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How history in Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine informs the current conflict

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:00:17 +0000

The Zaporizhzhia region is currently an active frontline in the Urainian counteroffensive against Russia. NPR's Joanna Kakissis tells us that 500 years ago, the area was in the same position.

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An analysis of the counteroffensive's progress

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:25:16 +0000

Mark Cancian, a retired Marine colonel and a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, gives us his views on how the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia is progressing.

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The key person in ending the uprising in Russia

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:19:28 +0000

NPR Moscow correspondent Charles Maynes explains what we know about the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, and his apparently crucial role in ending the crisis in Russia.

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The chair of the US Senate Intelligence Committee on the events in Russia

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:43:43 +0000

We hear from US Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner on the dramatic uprising and then reversal of a mercenary force in Russia.

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A direct challenge to Putin's authority

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:48:39 +0000

A mercenary leader launched a brief uprising against the Russian military and the authority of Vladimir Putin, taking over a Russian military headquarters and even sending fighters toward Moscow, before later turning them around. NPR's Charles Maynes in Moscow and Greg Myre in Kyiv tell us about the aftermath of this event in Russia and Ukraine.

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What American military support for Ukraine looks like on the ground

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:05:19 +0000

U.S. military support has been crucial to Ukraine throughout the war and is a key component to their current counteroffensive against Russia. NPR's Greg Myre tells us what that support looks like on the ground in Ukraine.

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One of Ukraine's most effective weapons in the war can be purchased on the internet

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:38:35 +0000

Cheap, widely-available drones have given Ukraine a real advantage on the battlefield. Greg Myre tells us how thousands of drone operators have helped Ukraine and why the military want to train thousands more.

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Are Russians laundering money at a holy site in Greece?

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:27:25 +0000

Julian Hayda takes us to northern Greece where there is a site, holy to Orthodox Christianity, that many believe Russian oligarchs are using to launder money.

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The Ukrainian counteroffensive comes into focus

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:48:55 +0000

To understand where the war stands at this moment, we hear from Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman in Washingotn, and NPR's Greg Myre in Kyiv.

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NATO makes military readiness a priority

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:23:46 +0000

The war in Ukraine has prompted NATO to go into high gear, accepting new members and stepping up their military training. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley attended NATO military exercises in Romania.

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Will NATO offer Ukraine membership?

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:23:38 +0000

Ahead of their summit in July, some NATO countries are suggesting the alliance offer Ukraine a path to membership. NPR's Michele Kelemen tells us more.

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Ukrainian anarchists compelled to support the government in a time of war

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:59:23 +0000

War can cause strange alliances. NPR's Julian Hayda brings us the story of Ukrainian anarchists supporting their government.

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An early assessment of the Ukrainian counteroffensive

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:25:23 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the military offensive against Russian forces has begun. NPR's Greg Myre in Kyiv gives us the latest on what we know.

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How the war in Ukraine plays a part in Egypt's food crisis

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:47:28 +0000

The disruption of grain from Russia and Ukraine have hurt the food supply in many countries. NPR's Aya Batrawy shows us how it is a factor in Egypt's crisis of food insecurity.

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Memories of Bakhmut before it was a killing field

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:48:24 +0000

NPR's Joanna Kakissis introduces us to an aid worker who evacuates people from the front lines. He remembers his hometown of Bakhmut from before it was the site of the longest and bloodiest battle of the war.

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The scene in a city flooded following the destruction of a dam

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:10:31 +0000

We hear from a resident of Kherson, a city downstream of the recently destroyed Kakhovka dam. In addition to near constant shelling by Russian forces, the city is now dealing with flood waters.

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Who destroyed a dam that causes flooding and raises nuclear risk?

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:52:42 +0000

We hear from NPR reporters in Kyiv and Moscow for the latest on what we know about the dam's destruction, and from our science correspondent on what this may mean for Europe's largest nuclear power plant.

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Workers describe arrests and torture inside Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:23:24 +0000

Joanna Kakissis brings us the stories of workers who fled the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in central Ukraine.

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Are International Sanctions Finally Affecting Russia's Resilient Economy?

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:11:50 +0000

Russia has so far avoided economic fall-out from international trade sanctions. But that could be changing, as Russia's economy is bearing the consequences of declining oil prices, the expense of waging war on Ukraine, and a brain-drain of skilled workers.

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How is the war in Ukraine affecting Russia's regional influence?

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:46:13 +0000

For the past three decades, Russia has tried to mediate a border conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. But NPR's Charles Maynes found that the war in Ukraine is causing ripple effects in parts of the former Soviet Union.

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The Ukrainian fighters preparing to retake key land from Russia

Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:44 +0000

NPR's Joanna Kakissis talks with the Ukrainian fighters who have been quietly laying the groundwork to take back the land next to an important waterway in southern Ukraine.

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Drones attack the Russian capital

Tue, 30 May 2023 19:49:21 +0000

Russia claims Ukraine attacked Moscow with eight drones. We hear from NPR Moscow correspondent Charles Maynes.

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How Ukraine has kept its economy from collapsing

Mon, 29 May 2023 17:00:14 +0000

International assistance is allowing Ukraine to stabilize its economy, avoiding collapse. NPR's Julian Hayda takes us to a market in Kyiv to see how these monetary moves are affecting shoppers.

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What are reasonable goals for Ukraine's counteroffensive?

Fri, 26 May 2023 19:00:54 +0000

NPR's Greg Myre looks at what realistic goals might be for Ukraine's military campaign to push back on Russian gains.

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Two views of the Ukrainian counteroffensive: from Eastern Ukraine and the Pentagon

Thu, 25 May 2023 21:08:40 +0000

NPR's Joanna Kakissis in Eastern Ukraine and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman talk about the goals for the Ukrainian counteroffensive, and increasing U.S. support for Ukraine.

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Going from a city at war to a boarding school in rural New York

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:44:24 +0000

This graduation season marks the end of a surprising chapter in the life of one student, displaced by war, who went from Ukraine's second largest city to a junior boarding school in Northern New York.

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Why has there been a months-long, bloody fight for Bahkmut?

Tue, 23 May 2023 19:41:05 +0000

Both sides have endured great losses in the fight for a minor Ukrainian City. NPR's Scott Simon talks to a professor of strategic studies to find out why.

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A wave of diplomacy for Ukraine's president

Mon, 22 May 2023 19:40:27 +0000

President Zelenskyy has recently visited European capitals as well as meetings with Arab leaders and the G7 nations. NPR's Joanna Kakissis talks about the Ukrainian president's diplomatic push.

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Ukraine's president addresses a meeting with some countries that support Russia

Fri, 19 May 2023 20:28:29 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Arab League summit, a group which contains countries that have very close ties to Russia. NPR's Aya Batrawy tells us what Saudi Arabia's invitation to Zelenskyy means.

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A high-profile case of corruption in Ukraine

Thu, 18 May 2023 20:22:46 +0000

The head of Ukraine's supreme court has been arrested for corruption. NPR's Joanna Kakissis tells us it is part of an on-going crackdown.

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Have the Ukrainians begun their spring military push?

Wed, 17 May 2023 18:35:58 +0000

Ukrainian forces claim they've made advances in the battle for Bakhmut, a city in the east that Russia has been trying to capture for more than 10 months. NPR's Joanna Kakissis tells us this may be a sign that the long-awaited counteroffensive has begun.

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Should Ukraine try to take back Crimea?

Tue, 16 May 2023 19:50:15 +0000

Russia took Crimea from Ukraine illegally nine years ago and many Ukrainians want it back. But the peninsula is seen as a red line for Russia. Eleanor Beardsley takes a look at the high-stakes decision of whether Ukraine should make retaking the territory one of its goals.

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What will the Ukrainian counteroffensive look like?

Mon, 15 May 2023 20:20:56 +0000

To understand the upcoming, or possibly started, Ukrainian counteroffensive to push back Russian gains, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Max Bergmann of the Center for Strategic & International Studies.

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Is the Ukrainian counteroffensive on hold?

Fri, 12 May 2023 18:54:46 +0000

Ukraine's president says more weapons are needed before a spring counteroffensive begins. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to retired U.S Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges about whether a delay hurts Ukraine's effort.

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Ukraine co-hosts the Eurovision Song Contest from afar

Thu, 11 May 2023 19:44:20 +0000

Though last year's winner, Ukraine, cannot host the contest because of the war, it will put forward a powerful entry. NPR's Joanna Kakissis introduces to the duo who will showcase the country's evolving cultural identity.

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War in Ukraine hangs over holiday celebrations in Russia

Tue, 09 May 2023 18:54:46 +0000

The war in Ukraine meant a scaled back celebration in Moscow honoring the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. NPR's Moscow Correspondent Charles Maynes explains how the holiday is different this year.

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An American volunteer fighter is laid to rest in Ukraine

Mon, 08 May 2023 18:46:34 +0000

NPR's Julian Hayda attends a funeral for an American who died fighting for Ukraine in Bahkmut.

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College students in Ukraine and the U.S. compare their daily lives

Fri, 05 May 2023 20:35:52 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to two students, one from each country, whose classes connect over Zoom to learn about each other's lives.

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A top Ukrainian official on the coming counter-offensive and Russia's future

Thu, 04 May 2023 20:35:08 +0000

A Ukrainian defense official tells NPR's Joanna Kakissis, that he believes Russia's standing in the world will be very different when the war is over.

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An alleged attack on the Kremlin

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:35:10 +0000

We hear from NPR's Greg Myre about Russian claims that two drones were sent by Ukraine to attack the Kremlin compound in Moscow. Russia says the target of the attack was Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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Russian strikes cause civilian deaths far from the front lines

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:41:25 +0000

Russian missile strikes evaded Ukraine's air defenses killing at least 24 people-- including four children. NPR's Joanna Kakissis takes us to the central Ukrainian city of Uman, which suffered the most casualties.

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The leaders of China and Ukraine discuss how to possibly end the war

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:25:50 +0000

China correspondent Emily Feng talks about Chinese leader Xi Jinping's offer, on a call with the Ukrainian President, to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

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Mourning the Ukrainian war dead and pinning hopes on a spring counteroffensive

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:27:40 +0000

NPR's Joanna Kakissis brings us to an ever-growing cemetery in Kyiv where loved ones of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the battle of Bahkmut, pin their hopes on an imminent Ukrainian counteroffensive.

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A town close to the fighting in Bakhmut is nervously waiting to see if they're next

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:04:40 +0000

Eleanor Beardsley takes us to an eastern Ukraine town anxiously watching the fighting in nearby Bakhmut, because they know if it falls, they might be next.

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Businesses Find A Russian Exit Is Complex. And A Ukrainian Athlete in the US.

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:22:37 +0000

Many American companies left Russia shortly after it invaded Ukraine. Others that waited are now finding it challenging to leave. And a promising young Ukrainian tennis player flees the war and works to realize her dreams in the US.

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The U.S. Wants More Transparency In Its Aid To Ukraine

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:38:39 +0000

Ukraine relies on billions of dollars in aid from the U.S. to keep services running during the war. The way Ukraine spends the money is strictly monitored. The U.S. wants to bolster that transparency.

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Ukrainian Mothers Journey To Find Their Children in Russia

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:30:16 +0000

Since the start of the war, thousands of Ukrainian children were sent or taken to Russia. Human rights organizations allege Russia is trying to indoctrinate those children against their home country.

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Six-Year-Old Best Friends, Separated by War in Ukraine

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:41:31 +0000

The Russian invasion of Ukraine impacted one kindergarten class in Kharkiv city — spreading families across the world and forcing them to make choices to deal with trauma affecting their children. We hear about two kindergarten best friends, now separated by an ocean and a war.

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Parenting the Youngest of Children During War

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:08:38 +0000

The Russian invasion of Ukraine spread families of one kindergarten class in Kharkiv across the world and forced families to make choices about how to deal with trauma manifesting in the country's youngest.

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Russia gets serious about its conscription efforts

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:12:06 +0000

Moscow correspondent Charles Maynes tells us about a new Russian law cracking down on draft dodging and its implications for the war in Ukraine.

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Living, and trying to rebuild, amongst the destruction in Kharkiv

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:48:25 +0000

In a war-ruined district of Kharkiv, Joanna Kakissis brings us the story of a widower who tries to repair his bombed apartment building as Ukraine struggles to restore neighborhoods destroyed by Russian attacks.

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The scramble in the U.S. to speed up the production of military weapons

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:33:10 +0000

The U.S. is low on rockets and artillery shells. Congress is funding a huge arms buying spree, but U.S. factories can't produce munitions fast enough. And price gouging is a concern.

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How will leaked classified documents impact the war in Ukraine?

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:55:46 +0000

Ukraine correspondent Joanna Kakissis talks about the U.S. intelligence leaks, some of which detail the state of the war in Ukraine, and what their impact will be as Ukraine is preparing for a counter-offensive sometime this spring.

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The medics who risk their lives in Bakhmut to save others

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:59:22 +0000

The battle over the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut has been a deadly slugfest that has reduced it to ruins. We meet a team of Ukrainian medics who have worked hard to support and treat wounded soldiers.

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Are Ukraine's Aging Helicopters Up To Their Task?

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:41:08 +0000

Ukraine's military is asking its Western allies for modern aircraft to fight Russian forces. In the meantime it is making do with Soviet-era equipment. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley takes a look at some of the many vintage helicopters in Ukraine's fleet.

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Finland Joins NATO, But Is It A Good Idea?

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:28:56 +0000

Finland raced to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This addition doubles the alliance's border with Russia. We'll hear some pros and cons of this move.

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How The U.S. Is Pressuring Companies And Countries That Help Russia Evade Sanctions

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:39:59 +0000

The U.S. is trying to step up enforcement of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine — looking to make countries and their companies fear losing business if they evade sanctions.

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Retired Foreign Military Volunteers Train Ukrainians For The Battlefield

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:14:57 +0000

Retired military personnel from the U.S., Sweden and other countries are volunteering in Ukraine to teach ordinary citizens to be soldiers. They sometimes only get a few days to explain the basics before the new soldiers are sent into battle.

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A Street Artist Finds Inspiration Amid The Destruction In Kharkiv

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:00:59 +0000

Thousands of residents fled during the heavy shelling of Ukraine's second largest city. But one street artist, known as the Ukrainian Banksy, remained and continued his work.

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How Kyiv's Elderly Weather The War

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:42:47 +0000

While nearly half of the residents of Kyiv fled the city when Russia invaded Ukraine, many elderly could or would not leave. We hear about several of these elderly Ukrainians from when the fighting began, and then revisit them after a year of war.

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Civilians Escaping The Fighting In Bakhmut

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:54:19 +0000

There are still some 10,000 civilians in the Ukrainian frontline city of Bakhmut. Many have left and some live in a shelter in a nearby town where they share stories of survival and loss.

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A Former Russian Lawmaker Now Fights Russian Propaganda From Kyiv

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:33 +0000

The only member of Russia's parliament to vote against the annexation of Crimea now lives in Ukraine and runs an online news channel, intended to subvert the Kremlin's propaganda machine.

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A Money Lifeline For Ukraine's Government

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:57:37 +0000

A $15.6 billion International Monetary Fund loan to Ukraine will be its first to a country at war. Scheherazade Rehman, professor of international finance at George Washington University, talks about the agreement's significance.

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A Different Existential Threat To Ukraine: Population Decline

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:00:03 +0000

The Russian invasion has cemented the decision for many couples to opt out of having babies, in a country that struggled with incredibly low fertility rates long before the war.

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Can China Serve As A Broker For Peace In The War In Ukraine?

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:30:40 +0000

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping wrapped up two days of discussions in Moscow with China potentially seeking to serve as peacemaker to end the war in Ukraine.

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A Republican Congressman Who Questions Continuing U.S. Support For Ukraine

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:03:44 +0000

There is a sharp debate among Republicans over continuing aid for Ukraine. We hear from Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., on why he is skeptical of ongoing U.S. financial support of Ukraine in their fight against Russia.

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The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:15:40 +0000

The Russian President is charged with the the war crime of deporting Ukrainian children to Russia.

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Giving Ukraine's soldiers some badly needed rest

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:50:16 +0000

As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, traumatized soldiers can recharge at a Western-style healing center in northeastern Ukraine before returning to the frontline.

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Russia downs a U.S. drone and rescuing civilians while the bombs fall

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:58:25 +0000

A Russian fighter jet clipped a U.S. drone, forcing it to crash in the Black Sea. It is one of the most serious incidents involving U.S. and Russian militaries in and around Ukraine.

And a young volunteer from Poland braves artillery barrages to evacuate residents from Bakhmut, the epicenter of recent fighting in Eastern Ukraine.

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Are toxic substances from the war contaminating Ukraine's farmland?

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:48:54 +0000

Weapons used in the war are leaving behind contamination in Ukraine that will linger for years. We hear from an expert in how landscapes recover from war about what Ukraine's farmers will face once the war is over.

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Ukraine mourns a famous war hero

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:49:27 +0000

Ukraine's best-known soldier began fighting Russians in eastern Ukraine in 2014, at age 18, forgoing dreams of becoming an artist. He died earlier this week on the same frontline.

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Is Russia trying to destabilize Ukraine's neighbor, Moldova?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:59:13 +0000

Researchers warn that Russia is ramping up its efforts to destabilize Moldova through propaganda and false information.

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Russia launches a large and deadly missile attack on Ukraine

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:25:43 +0000

At least six people died after a barrage of Russian missiles hit targets across Ukraine early Thursday. The attack included an unprecedented number of hypersonic missiles and knocked out power at Europe's largest atomic power station.

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The US effort to seize wealth from Russian oligarchs

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:42:10 +0000

For over a year, a Justice Department task force has been charged with targeting Kremlin-aligned Russian oligarchs and seizing their riches — including everything from luxury yachts to opulent homes.

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Ukrainian soldiers speak bluntly about the challenges they face

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:13:24 +0000

After a year of war, Russia and Ukraine have lost many of their best troops. The problem for Ukraine is that Russia's far larger population means it likely could access far more troops to send to the front. NPR's Frank Langfitt talks to two front-line Ukrainian soldiers about the future of the conflict.

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Why Russian and Ukrainian forces are focused on the town of Bakhmut

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:05:39 +0000

Both sides in the war have suffered horrific losses fighting over the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Joanna Kakissis talks about why this battle is important in the overall war.

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Ukrainian soldiers prepare for another possible invasion from the north.

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:23:08 +0000

Along the quiet but unpredictable border with Belarus, Ukrainian soldiers dig in for a protracted war and train to help besieged forces in the east.

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A brief but noteworthy diplomatic meeting between the US and Russia.

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:49:56 +0000

The US Secretary of State met with his Russian counterpart for the first time in more than a year. The war in Ukraine has led to a collapse relations between the two. A war that shows no signs of ending, with no diplomatic end game in sight.

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The war in Ukraine has caused the biggest upheaval in oil in almost 50 years.

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:41:14 +0000

Russia's war in Ukraine has had a profound and permanent shift in the world's oil markets, creating new geopolitical alliances. Analysts say it's comparable to the 1970s Arab oil embargo.

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What has been the war's impact on global food prices?

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:56:34 +0000

Russia's war on Ukraine affected grain shipments and raised concerns about a global food crisis. A year later, the worst fears about food prices and worldwide hunger failed to materialize. Nurith Aizenman talks about what went right and what the future of global food prices may be.

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Are the sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine working?

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:43:52 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rachel Ziemba of the Center for a New American Security about whether the more than 11,000 sanctions on Russia are weakening their ability to finance the war.

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What does the rest of the world think about the war in Ukraine?

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 20:00:22 +0000

As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year, four NPR correspondents based around the world talk about what the impact has been in their regions. We hear the viewponts from West Africa, South America, China and India.

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How Ukraine's President surprised everyone and rose to the occasion.

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:30:56 +0000

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confounded expectations of his leadership qualities, in a transformation with few parallels in modern history.

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What has a year of war with Ukraine been like inside Russia?

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:09:37 +0000

One year after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, life in Russia has changed profoundly. Our correspondent in Moscow tells us it is a place of lost freedoms, historical grievances, pride and despair.

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How the citizens of Kherson resisted Russian occupation.

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:05:00 +0000

Kherson was the first large city in Ukraine to fall to Russian forces. The historically Russian-speaking city fought back under occupation as ordinary citizens spied on their occupiers.

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The man behind the Wagner mercenaries fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:01:45 +0000

Yevgeny Prigozhin founded the Wagner Group, a mercenary force fighting for Russia in Ukraine. NPR's Charles Maynes has a portrait of Prigozhin from his home town Saint Petersburg.

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Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv. And NATO's disagreements over the war's future.

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:34:47 +0000

President Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital. And NATO countries have been remarkably united throughout the past year. But there are big divisions, including on how the conflict should end.

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War in Ukraine: One Year Later

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:00:46 +0000

With the war in Ukraine entering its second year with no end in sight, we're taking a long look at this grim milestone. NPR's Leila Fadel takes stock of the war, the people affected by it, and looks at what could happen next.

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Why were predictions about the war in Ukraine so wrong?

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:30:56 +0000

From a swift Russian victory to fragmentation of the West, most of the big fears and predictions about the war in Ukraine proved wrong. NPR's Frank Langfitt explains why.

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What the fighting in Eastern Ukraine will look like. And Russian exiles in Armenia.

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:00:36 +0000

Russia throws new conscripts into battle — beginning an offensive in Ukraine. Ukrainians plan their own offensive soon. Can either side avoid a stalemate?
And thousands of Russian exiles opposed to the war in Ukraine have taken up residence in Armenia, a former Soviet republic which offers Russians passport-free admission.

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Russia has thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime.

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:30:21 +0000

War crimes researchers at Yale University say they have documented the illegal deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia.

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Secretary of State Blinken on what it would take to end the war in Ukraine.

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:45:53 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the war in Ukraine and what is needed for peace.

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Why is Russia draining a huge reservoir in Ukraine?

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:10:40 +0000

Satellite data obtained by NPR indicate Russia appears to be draining a huge reservoir in southern Ukraine — imperiling drinking water, agricultural production and Europe's largest nuclear plant.

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As Ukraine uses up ammunition quickly, allies scramble to restock warehouses

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:12:50 +0000

As the war in Ukraine approaches the end of its first year, NATO allies face a challenge to keep the Ukrainian army supplied with weapons and ammunition — as their own stocks dwindle.

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How prominent was Ukraine in Biden's State of the Union speech?

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:45:24 +0000

Last year, President Biden elicited long, bipartisan standing ovations for his stirring vows of crippling sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine. This year, the situation is different.

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Ukrainian soldiers benefit from U.S. prosthetics expertise

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:11:29 +0000

A prosthetics clinic that once served mostly American military veterans is now helping Ukrainian amputees get state-of-the-art artificial limbs.

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The paramilitary group fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:23:48 +0000

Examining the Wagner Group, a private military company that Russia has relied on to provide fighters, including prisoners, in Ukraine

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Poland's view of the war next door. And ballet dancers perform in exile.

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:54:48 +0000

Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski talks about Poland's support of Ukraine, and its call for more military aid in the war against Russia. And a ballet company formed from Ukrainians who fled the war, perform in the U.S.

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The fight for air superiority and the fight against corruption

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:19:01 +0000

Russia and Ukraine are waging a fierce war in the sky but one thing makes this fight distinctive from previous air wars: pilots are extremely rare. And NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Conor Savoy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about Ukraine's efforts to root out corruption to ensure allies their money is going to the right places.

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Ukraine recently got a promise of new tanks, will fighter jets be next?

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:45:38 +0000

In an interview with NPR, Ukraine's defense minister says he's optimistic Western allies will supply his country with advanced fighter jets.

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An elderly couple in Ukraine says their resilience is all about happiness

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:57:50 +0000

An elderly couple who survived a Russian air strike in a town on the front lines in Ukraine celebrate the electricity and water they once again have.

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How the US is helping keep the lights on in Ukraine.

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:02:57 +0000

Ukraine needs more than weapons to defeat Russia. The US is also working frantically to provide infrastructure help to keep the lights on.

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Can Western tanks change the game?

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:22:44 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Douglas Lute about decisions by the U.S. and Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine, and their likely impact on the war against Russia.

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The US and Germany agree to send tanks to Ukraine. What will their impact be?

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:07:02 +0000

In coordinated announcements, the US and Germany said they will send two types of state-of-the-art tanks to Ukraine. We hear from NPR reporters in Berlin and Washington, DC about why these announcements were made now and what these weapons will mean on the front lines.

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A shakeup in Ukraine's government. And why Germany is reluctant to send tanks.

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:08:17 +0000

A number of high-level officials were dismissed from Ukraine's government amid allegations of corruption. And a former member of Germany's Parliament talks about the historical and cultural reasons for Germany's reticence to send tanks to Ukraine or allow other countries to do the same.

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What it's like to spend a winter in the trenches, according to Ukrainian soldiers

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:01:05 +0000

Ukrainian soldiers in the country's northeast describe winter living conditions in their trenches, in advance of a possible springtime Russian offensive.

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Will Ukraine's allies send in tanks? And an icy cold tradition.

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:36:46 +0000

Ukraine's allies are announcing their latest weapons packages for the country. But not all of them agree on whether to share western-designed and made heavy battle tanks.

And an NPR reporter takes part in a chilly January ritual.

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Germany's chancellor said he'd boost military. How is the German army doing now?

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:14:08 +0000

The war in Ukraine shook Europe. Just days after Russia's invasion, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a $100 billion boost for Germany's military. Has it helped? Here's a look at the state of Germany's armed forces and the industry that depends on their survival

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A helicopter crash near Kyiv kills at least 12, including Ukraine's interior minister

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:53:41 +0000

A helicopter crash near Kyiv killed more than a dozen people, including the country's interior minister.

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Amid the rubble in Dnipro, Ukraine, a frantic search grows increasingly desperate

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:35:32 +0000

Rescuers have been racing to find survivors at an apartment complex attacked by Russian forces on Saturday. At least 40 people were killed, and more than 25 others are missing and feared dead.

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Armored vehicle pledge to Ukraine marks a change in the war with Russia

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:10:14 +0000

The U.S., France and Germany have recently announced plans to send armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine. The Western-designed weapons are an upgrade, but they're not the tanks that Ukraine wants.

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Condoleezza Rice calls for 'urgency' in sending weapons and money to Ukraine

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:25:53 +0000

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice thinks the way forward for the war in Ukraine is: more. More weapons and more money to Ukraine's forces trying to kick Russia out of their country.

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Russia makes a tactical advance in Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:13:21 +0000

Intense fighting continues in and around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Russia and a Kremlin-aligned mercenary force have made small advances in nearby villages in recent days.

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People in Odesa try to do business even after Russian attacks leave them in the dark

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:12:42 +0000

Ukrainian officials in Odesa say the local economy has contracted 40% since the war began. The shutdown of the local ports and unreliable electricity have forced businesses to adapt.

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Putin has only 1 option left but won't accept it, says Ukraine's foreign minister

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:59:20 +0000

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba details the so-called ceasefire, the options he believes Vladimir Putin has left, and what counts as a victory for Ukraine from here on.

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Russian President Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:21:57 +0000

Putin instructed his defense minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to buy time to replenish its stocks along the front lines.

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Ukrainian civilian killed by Russia was a celebrated children's author

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:04:10 +0000

The killing of children's author Volodymyr Vakylenko has become a symbol of Russia's war on Ukrainian culture. His last work was a diary of life under Russian occupation.

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In Ukraine, the New Year was met with more sheltering from aerial bombardment

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:35:56 +0000

Ukraine's government issued 15,000 air raid warnings in 2022, and it doesn't look like Russia is planning to let up this year.

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Russia is finishing the year with continued strikes on Ukraine's electrical grid

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 02:24:57 +0000

Lights flickered or went out in some Ukrainian cities Thursday. More than 300 days into the war, airstrikes and power outages have become part of life. Where do things stand as the year winds down?

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A flood of Russians arrive in Uzbekistan to avoid being drafted and sent to Ukraine

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:46:23 +0000

While there are many people in Uzbekistan welcoming Russians fleeing conscription to the war in Ukraine, others are irritated by their presence.

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Officials in Ukraine and Russia are talking about negotiations. Why now?

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:07:48 +0000

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Daniel Fried, former U.S. ambassador to Poland, about the possibility of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the new year.

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Putin reiterates claims he's willing to negotiate but attacks on Ukraine continue

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 21:21:27 +0000

Russian President Putin has started referring to the invasion of Ukraine as a war — after insisting it was an operation. It's been more than 10 months since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy told Congress continued aid is an investment in global security. Is it?

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:16:04 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Amanda Sloat, senior director for Europe on the National Security Council, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington and U.S. assistance.

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Despite sanctions on Russia since it invaded Ukraine, the war continues

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:10:44 +0000

The international community has slapped an unprecedented number of sanctions on Russia since it invaded Ukraine. What impact have they had?

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Ukraine warns Russia is preparing for a major ground offensive this winter

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:16:53 +0000

NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Marine Col. Mark Cancian, senior adviser with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about a possible major Russian ground offensive in Ukraine.

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A century and counting: Ukraine's ongoing fight to free itself from Russia

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:59:08 +0000

This month marks 100 years since Ukraine joined the Soviet Union. It did so after Ukraine lost in a bid for independence. Ukraine once again finds itself in another life-and-death battle with Moscow.

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A Russian recruit, mobilized for the war in Ukraine, is fighting to avoid the fight

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:09:40 +0000

A Russian recruit, mobilized for the war in Ukraine, is fighting to serve his country in a different way: alternative service as a conscientious objector.

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Ukrainian doctors train for live-saving surgery in the U.S.

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:33:54 +0000

Ukrainian doctors are getting a crash course in lung transplants here in the U.S. Patients usually leave Ukraine for the surgery, but the war has increased the need for care back home.

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A look into one of 50 thousand war crimes under investigation in Ukraine

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:42:37 +0000

There are 50 thousand war crimes under investigation in Ukraine. NPR looked into just one case — the death of a man — and what it might take to find justice.

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Russia blames Ukrainian drones for explosions at two air bases within the country

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:05:20 +0000

Max Bergmann of the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins NPR to discuss the implications of reported Ukrainian air strikes deep within Russia.

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In an ongoing race, Ukraine tries to repair faster than Russia bombs

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:13:43 +0000

Ukraine's electrical grid has been under assault from Russian airstrikes for two months. Repair workers are racing to fix damaged power stations, even as the country braces for more attacks.

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Russian airstrikes cause electricity outages, but Ukraine says it shot down missiles

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:49:51 +0000

Russian airstrikes caused electricity outages in some Ukrainian cities. However, Ukraine says it shot down many missiles, and the damage was substantially less than in previous attacks.

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100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:35:13 +0000

"Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.

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The EU aims to find a way to hold Putin responsible for war crimes in Ukraine

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:07:32 +0000

NPR's A Martinez talks to Luis Moreno Ocampo, former chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, about an EU proposal for a special war crimes court in Ukraine.

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With a trip to Kyiv, NATO foreign ministers underscore their commitment to Ukraine

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:37:13 +0000

NATO foreign ministers are now meeting in Romania to discuss how to support Ukrainians as they confront a harsh winter and a constant barrage of Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

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Ukraine remembers a famine under Stalin, and points to parallels with Putin

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:29:45 +0000

Ukraine marked 90 years since a terrible famine that killed at least 4 million of its people. The event was especially poignant this year as Ukraine deals with its present crisis.

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Ukrainians prepare for winter by cutting down trees, raising concerns about forests

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:28:04 +0000

Ukraine is suffering power outages and damaged heating systems as Russia attacks its energy systems. Many are preparing for winter by cutting down trees, raising concerns about the country's forests.

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Georgians alarmed at the arrival of tens of thousands of Russian exiles

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:10:48 +0000

A small country bordering Russia and partly occupied by it is alarmed by the recent arrival of tens of thousands of Russian men fleeing conscription into the Ukraine war.

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Aid to Ukraine is vital this winter as Russia keeps up its attack on infrastructure

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:25:20 +0000

As Russia's bombardment of Ukraine's infrastructure continues, the Ukrainian government is set to receive more than $4 billion in aid from the U.S. to help keep basic services running.

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How Russia is weaponizing the Ukrainian winter

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:20:55 +0000

Ukraine says Russia is using the cold as a weapon against Ukrainians, by targeting the country's ability to heat and power homes. Repair crews are struggling to restore power to damaged areas.

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She was a diplomat in Ukraine when war came. In a U.S. suburb, a truck took her life

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:48:09 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Dan Langenkamp, former press attaché for the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, about his advocacy for bike safety. His wife was killed in a crash in August.

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Examining the missile mishap in Poland and the lessons to take away

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:53:15 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Stephen Flanagan, a senior fellow at the RAND Corporation, about the lessons NATO can learn from this week's missile strike near Poland's border with Ukraine.

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The missile strike in Poland was potentially a stray Ukrainian missile

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:50:27 +0000

Initial investigations suggest the missile strike in Poland was not a deliberate attack but potentially a stray Ukrainian missile.

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Ukrainian soldiers are picking up new skills — even from YouTube — to fight Russia

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:41:22 +0000

As the war has changed over the months, Ukrainian soldiers have had to adapt quickly and learn new skills — even if it means figuring out how to fire anti-tank missiles by watching YouTube videos.

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In a major blow to Putin, Russia says it has fully withdrawn from Kherson

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:41:57 +0000

The Russian Defense Ministry says it has completed its withdrawal from the strategically important city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.

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Ukraine is skeptical of Russian claims that it is withdrawing from Kherson

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:10:29 +0000

Russian officials made an announcement that they are withdrawing troops from the key city of Kherson. The city is the capital of a region Russia claims to have annexed.

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Italy has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine — but that support could dwindle

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:27:19 +0000

Italy has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February. But with high energy prices, inflation and a new government, there's concern that support might start to dwindle.

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A chance meeting in war-torn Ukraine helps reconnect friends half a world away

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:37:15 +0000

NPR checks in on a woman in Ukraine, six months after her town was liberated from Russian occupation.

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Russia's invasion has prompted Biden to offer reconciliation to Venezuela's president

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:23:41 +0000

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted the Biden administration to extend an olive branch to Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.

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A new school in Kyiv is training women to pilot drones

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:03:02 +0000

A new school in Kyiv aims to get more women involved in the war effort by putting them in a driver's seat where few have been before: piloting drones.

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Updates on the latest strikes in Ukraine

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:48:27 +0000

Ukraine says it shot down many of the missiles sent by Russia on Monday, but the ones that got through have caused a lot of damage.

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Russia faces backlash over threat to pull out of grain deal

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:52:30 +0000

Russia has threatened to pull out of the Black Sea Grain initiative - a move that threatens to have a profound impact on global food prices.

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Putin makes unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine has plans to use a dirty bomb

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:33:10 +0000

Russia has given no evidence of Ukraine planning to use a bomb that would spread radiation on its own territory. The U.S. has warned Russia may be setting a pretext for its own future actions.

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Another casualty of Russia's war: Some Ukrainians no longer trust their neighbors

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:13:21 +0000

The war in Ukraine hasn't only destroyed lives and buildings. It's also ripped apart trust in communities that endured Russian occupation. Neighbors now see each other as collaborators with the enemy.

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Progressive Democrats withdraw a letter urging Biden to be more proactive in Ukraine

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:12:24 +0000

Members of the congressional progressive caucus have withdrawn a letter urging President Biden to adjust his approach to the war in Ukraine.

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Ukrainians keep a wary eye on U.S. midterm elections, fearing a loss of support

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:01:34 +0000

The likelihood that Republicans may win the House has triggered concerns in Ukraine. Last month, most House Republicans voted against a funding package that included billions earmarked for Ukraine.

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Iran denies that it is supplying weaponry to Russia for use in Ukraine

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:29:04 +0000

Iran is wading into Russia's war on Ukraine with reported plans to sell surface to surface missiles and drones to Moscow. Will Iran's help change the trajectory of this war?

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Putin orders martial law in four Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:14:05 +0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered martial law in four Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine.

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In Ukraine, trend lines point to escalation, not an endgame

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:18:37 +0000

When the question comes up on how the war in Ukraine ends, the debate tends to be brief. After eight months of fighting, most all the signs are pointing toward prolonged conflict.

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U.S. to send Ukraine more air defense systems after Russia stepped missile attacks

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:59:50 +0000

NPR's A Martinez talks to John Kirby, White House national security coordinator for Strategic Communications, about the Russian bombardments, and expedited U.S. shipments of weapons and equipment.

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Young Ukrainians are spreading joy by organizing cleanup parties

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:01:47 +0000

A group of volunteers are spreading joy in Ukraine by organizing cleanup parties. Young Ukrainians blast music and dance as they clean the debris of obliterated homes.

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The U.N. votes to condemn Russia's attempts to annex parts of Ukraine

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:03:07 +0000

Russia looks increasingly isolated on the world stage. The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory and called on it to reverse the move.

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An 11-year-old girl was among the casualties in Russia's strikes across Ukraine

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:10:04 +0000

Thousands of civilians have been killed in the war in Ukraine. Nasta Grycenko was among Monday's casualties after Russia hit areas across Ukraine. Her father says she shouldn't be a statistic.

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Here's what to know about the Nobel Peace Prize winners

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:25:25 +0000

The winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize are recognized, the Nobel Committee said, for years of protecting the fundamental rights of citizens in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

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The differences between what Russia and Ukraine say is happening on the ground

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:19:07 +0000

Russia says it is claiming parts of Ukraine, but facts on the ground say otherwise. Ukrainian troops continue a counteroffensive in the country's south and east that is upending the Kremlin's plans.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has stopped all foreign adoptions of Ukrainian children

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:20:58 +0000

Dozens of American parents who were in the process of adopting children from Ukraine are stuck in limbo as the war with Russia grinds on with no end in sight.

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How likely is a Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:19:05 +0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin is again raising the possibility of such an attack. Experts said the likelihood still remains low, though risks are rising.

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How Russian forces lost control of the Ukrainian railway hub of Lyman

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:50:55 +0000

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the key railway hub is under his country's control. Russian forces had been using the rail lines to resupply their troops farther south in Ukraine.

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How Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions could change the war

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:02:50 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Andrew Weiss of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about Russia annexing four Ukrainian territories and how that could escalate the war.

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Moscow prepares to annex 4 Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:32:14 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to PBS NewsHour's Simon Ostrovsky about what the earlier annexation of Crimea might suggest for what happens now for the next areas Russia is trying to annex.

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Russia claims its occupied territories in Ukraine voted to become part of Russia

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:06:51 +0000

Final results from so-called referendums in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine indicate overwhelming support for joining the Russian Federation. The voting is widely condemned as a sham.

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Results of sham annexation votes in 4 occupied regions of Ukraine may be known soon

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:39:02 +0000

NPR's A Martinez talks to Thomas de Waal of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about Russian-organized annexation votes that Ukraine's allies say violate international law.

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What meaningful action could the United Nations take to help Ukraine?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:59:21 +0000

As the U.N. General Assembly comes to a close, NPR's Leila Fadel asks Yale law professor Oona Hathaway how nations can unite in responding to Russia for its war against Ukraine.

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Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine begin illegal referendums

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:35:19 +0000

Referendums began in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine today. The voting is illegal under both Ukrainian and international law. But that hasn't stopped Moscow from going through with it.

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What Putin's partial mobilization announcement means for Ukraine

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:52:07 +0000

NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Col. Mark Cancian about what Putin's partial mobilization of the Russian military and attempts to annex Ukrainian territory tell us about the next phase of the war.

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Putin says Russia will mobilize up to 300,000 additional troops to fight in Ukraine

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:57:33 +0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will mobilize up to 300,000 additional troops to fight in Ukraine. Moscow appears poised to annex the Ukrainian territory it currently controls.

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Some Ukrainian towns are now liberated, but Russian forces left them in shambles

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:57:20 +0000

One Ukrainian woman planted flowers after Russia took over her town — to show she wasn't going anywhere. Now the Russian forces are gone and she and the town are trying to pick up the pieces.

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President Biden discussed the war in Ukraine, China and climate change at UNGA

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:57:11 +0000

The war in Ukraine is dominating this year's general assembly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the world body about newly discovered graves in formerly Russian occupied territory.

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After 6 months of occupation, a small Ukrainian town has been liberated

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:49:23 +0000

The Ukrainian town of Balaklia was the first to be liberated as part of Ukraine's recent counteroffensive. The work to understand what happened there during six months of occupation is just beginning.

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Ukrainian delegation rallies Washington for support

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:49:13 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ukrainian activist Hanna Hopko about her efforts leading a civil society delegation in Washington trying to lobby lawmakers to send more aid and weapons to Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy's former spokesperson writes about working with the Ukrainian president

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:49:04 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with political adviser Iuliia Mendel about her book, The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy and What it Means for the World.

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How Ukraine broke the stalemate with Russia

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:36:13 +0000

In a counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces have claimed swaths in the east of the country, dealing a heavy blow to Russian forces as the war marks 200 days.

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Ukrainians celebrate as troops make gains

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:24:00 +0000

Ukrainians react to the gains made by Ukrainian forces in a military offensive carried out in recent days.

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Here's why the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine has 'significantly increased'

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:44:58 +0000

The head of the world's atomic watchdog warned that the reactors at Zaporizhzhia might have to be shut down. That would start a clock ticking at the site.

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Blinken announces more security aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:31:13 +0000

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday to announce more security aid to Ukraine.
He was also there to signal support as Ukraine tries to push back Russian forces.

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Is Africa being held hostage in the politics of grain wars?

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:54:03 +0000

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday. But the delivery — six truckloads — is just a fraction of what is needed across the entire continent.

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These groups are working to help the animals affected by the war in Ukraine

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:43:25 +0000

Six months into the war in Ukraine, thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced. Four-legged Ukrainians are also suffering, but there are groups working to help the animals.

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An economic perfect storm is battering emerging markets. Debt crises loom

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:24:03 +0000

With a strengthening dollar and rising commodity prices, developing nations are having a hard time paying their debts.

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U.N. calls for demilitarized zone around nuclear plant in Ukraine

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:23:54 +0000

The United Nations is calling for a demilitarized zone around a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.

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U.N. inspectors arrive at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:10:41 +0000

A team of nuclear inspectors from the United Nations has made its way to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Southern Ukraine.

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Fukushima could provide insight into a potential nuclear disaster in Ukraine

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:22:20 +0000

Some experts fear the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, could meltdown in a way similar to what happened in Fukushima, Japan, over a decade ago. What would that look like in a war zone?

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This Ukrainian grandmother is rebelling against the war-time beach ban

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:21:15 +0000

In Ukraine's most popular summer destination, a 90-year-old grandmother encourages a rebellion against a war-time beach ban, swimming despite the threat of fines – and floating mines.

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Revisiting Ukraine's front line in Slovyansk

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:29:37 +0000

The government has sent evacuation orders to Ukraine's Donbas region but many remain. One sparsely open city has become a hub for Ukrainian military members taking a break from the front line.

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Why the U.S. cares about the war in Ukraine

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:40:56 +0000

Six months into the war in Ukraine, why should the U.S. continue to care and spend billions of dollars on the war when Europe is so ambivalent? And what do U.S. officials see as the end game?

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What are the longterm implications of the U.S. sending military supplies to Ukraine?

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:30:03 +0000

The Pentagon is ramping up its support of Ukraine in its war against Russia. The Defense Department is sending another $3 billion to Ukraine. That brings total U.S. aid to more than $13 billion.

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6 months of war: The view from the frontlines

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:06:37 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ukrainian politician Volodymyr Omelyan, who left his job and family, and has been fighting against the Russians on the frontlines for the last six months.

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Six months into the Russia-Ukraine war, how can we measure the loss of life?

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:34:11 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Matilda Bogner, head of the United Nations Human Rights monitoring mission in Ukraine, about whether death tolls in Russia's war on Ukraine have been underestimated.

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Kyiv hosts a different kind of parade to celebrate Ukraine's independence day

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:08:59 +0000

Aug. 24 marks the day when Ukraine's parliament vowed to separate from the Soviet Union in 1991. The date this year will also mark six months since Russia's invasion began.

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Russia's war in Ukraine pushes Ukrainian steel production to the brink

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:15:06 +0000

The Russian invasion has taken a toll on Ukrainian metalworks — the country's second-largest industry — and there's still no deal to ship iron and steel products to customers.

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How a journalist and an aspiring writer in Ukraine grew while working on a news site

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:00:14 +0000

A local journalist in small town New York and an aspiring writer in Eastern Ukraine discovered they had a lot more to learn from each other than either expected.

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Europe's largest nuclear power plant is at risk

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:29:51 +0000

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Olena Pareniuk of the Institute for Safety Problems of Nuclear Power Plants of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine about the threat to the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

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What it was like as family of Ukrainian prisoners of war waited for news after blast

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:10:34 +0000

The families of Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned by Russian forces have embarked on a desperate search for information after a deadly explosion at the prison where the soldiers are kept.

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The war in Ukraine is disrupting the world's supply of neon

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:15:48 +0000

A growing shortage for neon is driving up its prices by 5000%. Neon production became highly concentrated in post-Soviet states, such as Ukraine and Russia. The world is paying for that concentration.

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Violence has damaged infrastructure near a Ukraine power plant, sparking safety fears

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:43:34 +0000

Concern is growing over damage to a Ukrainian nuclear facility seized by Russians in March, which is reportedly currently under bombardment. Ukraine is seeking an international mission to the plant.

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Violence has damaged infrastructure near a Ukraine power plant, sparking safety fears

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:40:38 +0000

Ukraine condemns Amnesty International report that troops were too close to civilians

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:31:22 +0000

Amnesty International has criticized Ukraine for setting up military bases in residential areas. Ukrainian officials say It's Russian forces that are putting Ukrainian civilians lives in jeopardy.

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A retired ISS commander weighs in on Russia's decision to leave

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:22:24 +0000

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Terry Virts, retired NASA astronaut and commander of the International Space Station, about Russia's decision to leave the ISS after 2024.

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Turkey's President Erdogan is set to meet with Putin again — and has some requests

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:21:30 +0000

Turkey is part of NATO and keeps close ties with the West, but its president is on the way to Russia with some very specific requests.

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'Vogue' cover of Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska sparks debate and controversy

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:18:24 +0000

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska was criticized for not looking ladylike in a recent Vogue photoshoot. Her supporters pushed back, creating an online campaign asking what it means to #SitLikeAGirl.

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Ukraine's army is waging its 1st major offensive against Russia to retake Kherson

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:17:21 +0000

Could Ukraine's army retake the strategic southern city of Kherson? Officers and soldiers near the front line say the counter-offensive is already underway.

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Resuming Ukrainian grain exports may help reduce food insecurity in the Middle East

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:28:15 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Corinne Fleischer, the World Food Programme's Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe regional director, about what grain shipments from Ukraine means for some areas.

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For the 1st time since Russia invaded, ships are set to depart Ukraine with grain

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:16:44 +0000

In Odessa, Ukraine is trying to launch ships filled with grain as part of deals brokered to address a global food shortage. Its ports have been closed since Russia invaded more than five months ago.

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Concerns around shipping Ukrainian grain

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:53:12 +0000

What it would actually take to send out Ukrainian grain. They need to bring in minesweepers, figure out shipping companies to use, assure no more missile attacks, sort out danger pay, and lots more.

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Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:14:45 +0000

The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.

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The EU has agreed to cut gas consumption by 15% in order to reduce reliance on Russia

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:55:03 +0000

Russia's gas company Gazprom has once again reduced the flow of natural gas to Europe. To counter that move, the EU has agreed to reduce its gas usage by 15%. But that's easier said than done.

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Russia to quit the ISS after 2024

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:54:54 +0000

Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station after 2024. This echoes intentions previously set by Russia and comes amid tensions with the U.S. and the West over the war in Ukraine.

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Rep. Elissa Slotkin on her visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Zelenskyy

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:12:27 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., about her trip to Ukraine with a bipartisan Congressional delegation and meeting with President Zelenskyy.

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Ukraine and Russia agree to a new deal focused on grain shipments

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:51:32 +0000

Ukraine and Russia agreed to a UN-brokered deal on grain shipments out of the Black Sea that Turkey will oversee. The food supplies are badly needed around the globe.

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A man must decide to flee Ukraine to join his family or stay to care for his parents

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:16:18 +0000

A Ukrainian man is being forced to choose between the two: a wife and three children who have fled the country and aging parents who are trapped behind enemy lines.

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Kharkiv is finding a new normal as residents return to work — despite missile strikes

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:05:02 +0000

As the war in Ukraine nears its sixth month, people in the northeastern city of Kharkiv are finding a new normal. Construction crews are cleaning up bombed buildings and people are returning to work.

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Riding Ukraine's last train line out of Donbas with families fleeing for their lives

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:05:05 +0000

Russia is fighting to conquer the entire Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. To help civilians escape, the Ukrainian railway runs a free evacuation train out of the east. Here's what it's like.

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Chechen soldiers join Ukraine's fight against Russia

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:13:02 +0000

Soldiers from Chechnya, a Muslim territory, are part of the foreign fight against Russia in Ukraine. Russia brutally suppressed them in two wars, and their presence echoes old hatreds in Ukraine.

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A Russian strike on a humanitarian hub is part of a pattern, Ukrainian officials say

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:56:57 +0000

More than 20 people were killed when Russian missiles hit several buildings in Vinnytsia, a central city that has become a major logistical hub for humanitarian aid and military operations.

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Many soldiers in Ukraine will long be left with the mental toll of trench warfare

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:16:26 +0000

The brutal trench warfare-style fighting happening in eastern Ukraine is traumatizing soldiers. There are concerns in Ukraine about the psychological legacy it will leave behind.

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Ukrainian rail service adds a special train to get people out of Donbas

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:31:03 +0000

Russia is pounding eastern Ukraine as it tries to consolidate its control of the entire Donbas region. To help get people the out, the Ukrainian rail service has added a special train from the Donbas.

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Japan is examining its security and defense policy as Russia continues war in Ukraine

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:38:00 +0000

Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister who was killed July 11, championed for more robust defense and security policies. With current world events, those ideas are increasingly important in Japan.

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A new reality reverberates through Russia's music scene

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:37:21 +0000

Canceled concerts, lawsuits, existential turmoil. As Russia has cracked down on anti-war speech, the country's music scene reaches a particularly high pitch.

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One man's efforts to lighten the spirits of displaced children in western Ukraine

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:49:01 +0000

In a western Ukraine town that's refuge to people from the war in the east, a clown who is a refugee himself tries to keep up children's spirits.

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Zelenskyy has consolidated Ukraine's TV outlets and dissolved rival political parties

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:48:50 +0000

President Zelenskyy has consolidated all TV platforms in Ukraine into one state broadcast and restricted political rivals. Political opposition fears such civil liberty constraints could continue.

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The Russian army appears close to taking the entire Donbas region

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:44:38 +0000

Russian troops have taken Luhansk and are headed for Donetsk, pounding cities along the way. When Donetsk falls, which seems likely, Putin will have "liberated the Donbas." But will he be satisfied?

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Taiwan is watching Ukraine to prepare for a possible invasion by China

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:18:51 +0000

As people in Taiwan watch the war in Ukraine, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with veteran journalist Chris Horton about what they think it could mean for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

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Russia is facing a huge geopolitical price for its invasion of Ukraine

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:09:12 +0000

Russia has won significant ground on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine but a growing number of experts say the growing costs to Moscow's military, economy and stature far outweigh the gains.

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G-7 leaders focus on Ukraine war in summit

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:03:17 +0000

Leaders of the G-7 nations met in Germany and focused on the war in Ukraine. They talked about new missile defense systems for Kyiv and a proposal for a price cap for Russian oil.

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Russia's economy is weathering sanctions, but tough times are ahead

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:14:12 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Russian political scientist Ilya Matveev about the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy.

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Ukraine could become a candidate to join the EU. Here's what it takes to get in

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:50:12 +0000

European Union leaders will meet Thursday in Brussels where they are expected to approve Ukraine as a candidate to join the EU — a process that is neither quick nor easy.

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Why volunteer grave diggers in Ukraine are exhuming Russia's dead

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 21:12:02 +0000

Ukraine has been collecting the bodies of dead Russians left behind pushed Russian forces back from Kharkiv weeks ago. Two brothers from an outside village are helping unbury the dead.

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The once-quiet southwestern corner of Ukraine is now playing a key role in trade

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:53:55 +0000

An overlooked corner of Ukraine is quietly playing a critical role in the country's efforts to import and export goods. Russia is trying to cut it off.

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Ukrainian activist pleads with Washington lawmakers for more military support

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:50:41 +0000

Hanna Hopko, a pro-democracy activist from Ukraine, traveled to Washington, D.C., to try and convince lawmakers to send Ukraine more aid. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with her to see if it's working.

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European leaders meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to show unity and support

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:14:38 +0000

Four European leaders are meeting Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in talks intended as a show of European unity. Also, the U.S. ambassador tells NPR she expects "a long, grinding, tough war."

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What's motivating the foreigners who have gone to Ukraine to fight against Russia

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:01:57 +0000

The U.S. State Department says it is "aware of unconfirmed reports of two U.S. citizens captured in Ukraine." They are believed to among the thousands of foreigners who have gone to fight in Ukraine.

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One of President Zelenskyy's top advisers told NPR what Ukraine wants

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:05:03 +0000

The leaders of Ukraine are gaming out where the war with Russia goes from here. One of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top advisers at Kyiv's presidential compound weighed in on what Ukraine wants.

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Gas and food prices are rising in Kenya, too, driven by the war in Ukraine

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:50:35 +0000

Inflation is the talk of the town in Nairobi, Kenya, just like it is in the United States. From gas to food to soap, here's how one African country is feeling the impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Despite help from the U.S., Ukraine says it's outgunned by Russia

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:26:18 +0000

The U.S. is supplying billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine. Yet getting armament to the battlefield is challenging and Ukraine says it needs even more firepower to fight Russian forces.

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Russia threatens to kick out U.S. journalists unless U.S. treats Russian media better

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:56:34 +0000

Russia is warning foreign journalists that they could lose the right to stay unless the situation of Russian journalists in the U.S. improves.

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Maine volunteer welcomes Ukrainian refugees

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:44:11 +0000

Across the U.S., volunteers are stepping up to resettle Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion. In Maine, one Ukrainian man has taken in 11 people and plans to welcome more.

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Russia is still blocking key Ukrainian port as fighting continues in Ukraine's east

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:34:15 +0000

There's intense fighting in the east of Ukraine, new information on a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation, and a possible cholera outbreak in Mariupol.

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An ex-member of one of the world's most dangerous mercenary groups has gone public

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:02:32 +0000

The Wagner Group, known as "Putin's shadow army," has come to the world's attention because of the Ukraine war. Marat Gabidullin, who left Wagner after fighting in Syria, has written a book about it.

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In Ukraine's National Opera house, artists have sworn off Russian music

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:25:36 +0000

Ukraine's National Opera was built to celebrate Russian opera at the height of the imperial era. But the venue now represents a history of competing empires, censorship and survival.

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One Ukrainian man finds solace tending to his pigeons while war draws nearer

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:57:44 +0000

Many civilians have fled the fighting in eastern Ukraine. Even as the fighting intensifies, some Ukrainians who remain are still trying to go about their normal lives.

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Ukraine has Russian war wreckage on display as a reminder

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:57:30 +0000

Ukrainian officials have put up a display of destroyed Russian vehicles in front of the country's Foreign Ministry, intending to show the residents Kyiv and the world that Russia can be defeated.

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Has military support for Ukraine from the U.S. and NATO peaked?

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:52:41 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with defense policy expert Andrew Exum about whether the U.S. and its allies will continue to endure the economic cost of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

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Tensions around the war in Ukraine are impacting the sports world

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:58:49 +0000

If you wanted to forget the Ukraine war by watching a little tennis, forget it. The war is affecting everything, including professional sports.

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Volodymyr vs. Vladimir: How rival statues explain the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:30:49 +0000

A 10th-century prince is a founding figure to Ukrainians, who call him Volodymyr, and to Russians, who call him Vladimir. This isn't just some minor historical tiff.

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The wartime U.S.-Poland alliance provides opportunities to work on other issues

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:57:11 +0000

Poland and the United States have had a see-saw relationship over the years. But the war in Ukraine has drawn them closer and turned Poland into an indispensable ally.

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Nearly 100-days since Russia invaded, Biden pledges new advanced weapons to Ukraine

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:57:01 +0000

President Biden pledged new advanced weapons to Ukraine as the 100-day mark since Russia's invasion nears. Biden reiterated that the U.S. will "stay the course" as the conflict drags on.

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The U.S. is sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:39:38 +0000

President Biden says in a guest essay in The New York Times that he's decided to provide Ukraine with more advanced rockets that will enable it to more precisely strike targets on the battlefield.

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These Belarusians join the fight against Russia, defying their Moscow-backed regime

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:42:21 +0000

Belarusians who see their country's fate as linked to Ukraine's victory are joining an anti-Kremlin resistance that includes activists, ex-spies and a Belarusian brigade fighting for Ukraine.

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Russia presses a major offensive in eastern Ukraine as other areas regain normalcy

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:42:11 +0000

Russian military ambitions have narrowed, but it's still pressing a major offensive in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, places from which Russian troops retreated are rapidly regaining a sense of normalcy.

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A look inside the "billionaire's battalion" fighting the Russians in Ukraine

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:50:25 +0000

In Ukraine, one of the country's richest men has set up his own battalion to fight against the Russian invasion. He funds, trains and leads the infantry unit on the front lines.

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How a Facebook page for Irish setter lovers helped Ukrainians flee with their dogs

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:41:45 +0000

Many Ukrainians who have fled their country brought their animals along with them. Two Irish Setters played an instrumental role in their owners' making it to safety in France.

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A missing Ukrainian woman's family wants to know if she was forcibly taken to Russia

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:41:40 +0000

NPR spoke to five Ukrainian civilians who were detained, deported and subject to what human rights advocates call enforced disappearance.

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After months of harsh sanctions, Moscow seeks to stabilize the country's economy

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:13:52 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Russian history professor Sergey Radchenko of Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about the state of the Russian economy after three months of war.

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Ukraine claims victory in Kharkiv, but some nearby areas face relentless attacks

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:08:27 +0000

Even as conditions improve in Ukraine's second largest city, some people just outside Kharkiv continue living in basement bomb shelters.

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A cyberwar is already happening in Ukraine, Microsoft analysts say

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:30:47 +0000

Microsoft's global ubiquity gives its cybersecurity experts a unique window into the Russian cyberwar against Ukraine. The software giant is involved in both monitoring and combatting attacks.

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Lithuania has become the 1st European country to stop using Russian gas

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:30:37 +0000

As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its fourth month, European countries are scrambling to wean themselves off of Russian gas. The Baltic nation of Lithuania has become the first to do so.

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War hacks: How outgunned Ukraine finds ways to counter Russia

Wed, 25 May 2022 18:28:00 +0000

To combat Russia's larger military, Ukraine has turned to creative tactics, from low-tech to high-tech. You could call them "war hacks." And many seem to be working.

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A Ukrainian medic recorded footage of her time in Mariupol — then sent it to the AP

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:59:49 +0000

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Lori Hinnant, investigative correspondent with the Associated Press, about the story of a Ukrainian medic who recorded footage of her time in Mariupol.

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U.S. National Guardsmen trained Ukrainian soldiers and it seems to have paid off

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:40:47 +0000

Behind some of the success of the Ukrainian military against Russia is a little-known U.S. initiative, one built around state national guards.

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How the U.S.'s goals in Ukraine compare to Europe's goals

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:59:37 +0000

The U.S. wants to weaken Russia and help Ukraine win, while some in Europe are looking for a diplomatic solution.

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Mon, 23 May 2022 11:53:31 +0000

The court gave a life sentence to a 21-year-old Russian army sergeant for shooting and killing an unarmed Ukrainian man during the first days of the war.

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:51:48 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro visits a border crossing between Poland and Ukraine to chronicle the journeys of Ukrainians returning to their homeland.

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Warsaw mayor pleads for a strategic plan as city continues to welcome refugees

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:02:10 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the mayor of Warsaw, Poland, about how his city is managing the influx of Ukrainian refugees. He says Warsaw's population went up by 15% since the outset of the conflict.

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Rebuilding Ukraine could cost hundreds of billions of dollars

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:01:51 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ukrainian economist Yuriy Gorodnichenko about the cost of rebuilding Ukraine after the war.

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Millions rushed to leave Ukraine. Now many are lining up to get back in

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:10:44 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro spends a day at the Medyka border crossing to see how the flow of refugees has changed over the nearly three months since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The UN security council discussed how the war in Ukraine may worsen global hunger

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:18:49 +0000

The U.S. is using its presidency of the UN Security Council to focus on food security, as much of the world worries about the ripple effects from the war in Ukraine.

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The Senate has approved roughly $40 billion in aid to Ukraine

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:18:40 +0000

The Senate approved about $40 billion in aid to Ukraine in a largely bipartisan vote. The House has already passed the bill, and it now goes to President Biden to sign.

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Why does Turkey object to Finland and Sweden joining NATO?

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:25:31 +0000

Sweden and Finland officially applied to join NATO, but Turkey's president may oppose their acceptance into the military alliance. There is an international push to resolve Turkey's objections.

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African students who fled to Poland from Ukraine are waiting in limbo

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:56:35 +0000

More than 6 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded. Not all of them are Ukrainian. Some citizens of African countries have found that the doors of Europe are much less open to them.

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Russian sergeant pleas guilty in the 1st war crimes case of the invasion in Ukraine

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:56:26 +0000

A Russian sergeant pleads guilty for killing a Ukrainian civilian in the war's first war crimes case. Such cases usually occur after a war ends. Ukraine wants to prosecute while the evidence is fresh.

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A lawmaker returned home to Ukraine's south and formed his own reconnaissance team

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:33:01 +0000

Col. Roman Kostenko, a Ukrainian lawmaker, has built a reconnaissance and sabotage team to target Russian forces. His ultimate goal: free his family village from Russian control.

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A Ukrainian refugee is still teaching her students, who are spread around the world

Tue, 17 May 2022 19:15:10 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ukrainian refugee Daria Bietschasna about what life is like some two months after she fled Ukraine.

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Polish young adults talk about the war in Ukraine's impact on their generation

Tue, 17 May 2022 19:15:00 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Polish young adults about how the war in Ukraine and the influx of refugees is affecting their country.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:36:14 +0000

In Ukraine, hundreds of soldiers who'd been barricaded in the Azovstal Steel Works in Mariupol have been evacuated to Russian-held territory. It marks the end of the weeks-long siege.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:28:45 +0000

More than 14 million people have been displaced by the war in Ukraine. At a shelter in Lviv (luh-VEEV), about 4,000 women and children have spent at least one night there since the start of the war.

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How a school in Warsaw is educating kids of Ukrainian families who fled to Poland

Mon, 16 May 2022 19:14:19 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro reports from Warsaw on how Ukrainian children are being educated in Poland.

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Ukraine says it's downed 200 aircraft, a mark of Russian failures in the sky

Mon, 16 May 2022 19:14:04 +0000

Russia was expected to dominate the skies over Ukraine. But Ukrainians are still shooting down helicopters and planes, making Russian pilots very wary about venturing into Ukrainian airspace.

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Finland monitors Russia's movements as it waits for acceptance into NATO

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:15:22 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mikko Hautala, Finnish ambassador to the United States, about his country's bid to join NATO after decades of remaining neutral.

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Ukraine makes advances in the northeast of the country around the city of Kharkiv

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:14:42 +0000

Ukrainian troops are pushing Russian troops away from the country's second largest city. That is allowing residents to move out of subway stations and try to resume something of a normal life.

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A Ukrainian singer finds his voice on the streets of Warsaw, Poland

Fri, 13 May 2022 18:23:55 +0000

Roman Panchenko moved to Poland from Chernihiv a few years ago and was afraid of singing in the streets. But now, after the war started, he sings Ukrainian songs in a Warsaw plaza to help his country.

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The latest from Kharkiv, where Ukrainian forces are trying to repel Russian troops

Fri, 13 May 2022 18:23:43 +0000

Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian forces from Kharkiv, a city Russia has shelled since the beginning of the war.

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With Finland poised to join NATO, how will Russia respond?

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:21:45 +0000

NRP's Steve Inskeep talks to Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, about how Russia may react to a new NATO nation on its border.

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Russia may become the only non-NATO nation in the Arctic, sparking fears of conflict

Thu, 12 May 2022 19:06:39 +0000

For decades, Russia and other nations collaborated on scientific and environmental issues in the Arctic. Now, there's concern that Finland and Sweden joining NATO could spark a military buildup there.

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Business owners in a suburb of Kyiv are trying to reopen as war moves east

Thu, 12 May 2022 19:05:04 +0000

As the war in Ukraine shifts east, many people are returning to the capital Kyiv. Residents in the heavily-shelled suburb of Bucha continue to clean up and businesses are starting to reopen.

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As the EU tries to ban Russian oil imports, it has 1 major obstacle: Hungary

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:53:41 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to András Simonyi of the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center, about Hungary being an obstacle to Europe's aim of banning Russian energy imports.

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Finish government leaders say their country must join NATO without delay

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:53:17 +0000

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland is on the brink of joining NATO. Finns have their own memories of Russian aggression.

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House approves $40 billion in aid for Ukraine as fighting continues

Wed, 11 May 2022 19:21:56 +0000

The new air package is making its way through Congress as Ukraine launches a counter-offensive against the Russian invasion.

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Germany sends more heavy arms to Ukraine as it fears that Russia could cut off energy

Wed, 11 May 2022 19:21:00 +0000

The country is breaking a long tradition of refusing to export arms to war zones.

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How one city in southern Ukraine became a humanitarian hub

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:28:59 +0000

It's been too dangerous for many Ukrainians to leave their house — let alone make an escape. But some have found ways to cross the frontlines, navigating dangerous check points, to safer areas.

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What's the way forward in Ukraine?

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:18:21 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana about the state of the conflict in Ukraine, and the path to peace.

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Russia's war in Ukraine could become a 'frozen conflict,' analysts say

Tue, 10 May 2022 19:09:04 +0000

As the Russian and Ukrainian armies battle over the country's east and south, analysts say the war could become what's called a "frozen conflict."

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Ukrainian science fair contestants put national unity on display

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:25:50 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with students representing Ukraine in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Because of the Russian invasion, they say the competition is about more than science.

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In Estonia, Russian disinformation resonates with some, others fight back

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:13:15 +0000

On the border with Russia, the Estonian town of Narva has strong cultural and linguistic ties to Russia. That makes it a target of Russian propaganda — something Estonians are trying to combat.

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First lady Jill Biden spent part of Mother's Day in Ukraine

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:43:54 +0000

First lady Jill Biden made an unannounced stop in Ukraine on Sunday during a tour of Eastern Europe. She met with Ukraine's first lady, who made her first public appearance since the war began.

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Russia celebrates Victory Day as Ukrainians shelter from attack

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:43:42 +0000

Russia marked the end of World War II today with a parade and a speech from President Putin in Red Square. In Ukraine, Victory Day celebrations were muted, as people hunkered down amidst the on-going Russian invasion.

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The acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine is preparing for 2 big transitions

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:16:57 +0000

The U.S. embassy is about to return to Kyiv, after evacuating to Poland early in the war. Also, President Biden has nominated a veteran diplomat to fill the post that has been vacant for three years.

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How the U.S. is getting weapons to Ukraine

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:50:35 +0000

The United States continues to send weapons and machinery to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia.

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Russians wreak havoc on Ukrainian farms, mining fields and stealing equipment

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:50:23 +0000

Ukraine is one of the world's largest grain producers. But the war has made much of the country unsafe to farm. That's raising prices, and fears of food shortages around the world.

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Some Ukrainian refugees in Poland are now starting to return home

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:41:30 +0000

The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. Some refugees in Poland however are now starting to return home.

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First Lady Jill Biden head to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:41:20 +0000

First Lady Jill Biden is departing on a trip to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees, as well as U.S. personnel in the region. It's her most high-profile endeavor since her husband took office.

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Attacks persist on Ukrainian steel plant, where some people managed to flee

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:36:01 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Hanger of the International Committee of the Red Cross about efforts to escort civilians out of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

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Ukrainian Youth Reflect on the War

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:34:44 +0000

Children in Ukraine are among the most vulnerable as Russia's army continues to attack with ground troops and artillery. We hear from young people living near the front lines.

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister says Mariupol is still in Ukrainian hands

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:16:17 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly interviews Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about the state of the war and where things might go from here.

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The EU says it plans to ban Russian oil by the end of the year

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:16:03 +0000

The European Union says it intends to phase out Russian oil in the next few months. This was part of a package of new sanctions the EU announced Wednesday against Russia for its war in Ukraine.

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Evacuees from Mariupol share their stories

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:58:24 +0000

Evacuation efforts continue in Mariupol - even as Russian forces continue to shell the besieged Ukrainian city. Roughly 100 evacuees have now arrived in the city of Zaporizhzhia. NPR's Joanna Kakissis met up with some of them.

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Retired colonel on the rise of javelin missiles, as Biden seeks to aid Ukraine

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:54:00 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mark Cancian, a former Marine colonel and expert on military procurement, about Biden's request to Congress for billions of dollars to buy Javelin missiles to aid Ukraine.

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Those in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, are struggling as the city runs out of food and gas

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:04:01 +0000

Residents of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine are fleeing a Russian offensive. For the few who have stayed, life can be brutal, since the city is running out of food and fuel.

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As UNSC chair, U.S. plans to focus on Russia's war in Ukraine and rising food prices

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:02:39 +0000

The U.S. plans to use its presidency of the Security Council this month to keep the spotlight on food security, as Russia's war in Ukraine has ripple effects in global food markets.

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A closer look at some of Russia's military failures in the war on Ukraine

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:33:51 +0000

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Jeff Edmonds, a researcher at the Center for Naval Analyses, about what Russia's invasion of Ukraine says about its military power at large.

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In the war on Ukraine, rape has been used as a weapon

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:32:38 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to British lawmaker Arminka Helić about how rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine.

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The war in Ukraine has the cost of bread skyrocketing in places like the Middle East

Mon, 02 May 2022 19:27:36 +0000

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated inflation in the Middle East, where countries rely on Russia and Ukraine for imported wheat.

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Civilians and soldiers remain trapped in a Mariupol steel plant

Mon, 02 May 2022 19:27:09 +0000

More civilians are being evacuated Monday from a steel facility in Mariupol, Ukraine. But thousands of soldiers remain, many of whom are injured and have been holed up for weeks.

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What it's like living in Ukraine's warzone

Mon, 02 May 2022 12:09:40 +0000

Ukraine's army is slowing Russia's invasion to a crawl. But there is still heavy fighting in the South, with many civilians living in the crossfire. For them, the war has started to feel like a deadly kind of normal.

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Will U.S. military aid to Ukraine arrive in time to make a difference?

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:47:45 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Barry Pavel of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council, about the mechanics of military aid to Ukraine and the prospect of a long conflict.

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U.S. supports efforts to prosecute Russians for alleged war crimes, including at ICC

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:02:29 +0000

The U.S. is eager for the International Criminal Court to prosecute allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's not a member of the court itself.

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With an increase in funds to Ukraine, the U.S. aims to help it hold off Russia

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:23:23 +0000

The White House sent a $33 billion request to Congress for Ukraine. NPR's A Martinez spoke with deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer about the largest single funding proposal for the war.

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A family in Kharkiv refuses to flee even as Russian forces shell their city

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:16:57 +0000

Millions have fled the war in Ukraine and left the country, but some refuse to leave. For one family in Kharkiv, their fight to simply staying alive has become their biggest act of resistance.

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South Korea's immediate neighbors are impacting the military help its giving Ukraine

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:04:28 +0000

South Korea is the world's sixth-largest arms exporter and Ukraine has turned to it for help in its war against Russia. But so far, Seoul has only agreed to provide non-lethal aid.

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Georgia's President wants the world to remember the countries near Ukraine during war

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:50:18 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, about the role of women leaders in peace and security and her country's role in the world right now.

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Polish farmers along the Ukraine border have stepped in to help source war equipment

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:50:04 +0000

A Polish farming town on the Ukrainian border has organized weekly shipments of protective equipment to exhausted Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline.

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Experts expect Putin will try to further weaponize its energy resources

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:24:05 +0000

Russia is cutting off natural gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, and has demanded countries pay for energy in rubles. The move is seen as a warning by Russia to bigger European energy consumers.

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U.N. investigators have documented nearly 3,000 civilian deaths in Ukraine

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:09:51 +0000

Atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine have led to widespread accusations of war crimes. Some world leaders, including President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have gone further and called it a genocide. The United Nations is investigating possible human rights violations.

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After atrocities, many Ukrainians aren't interested in negotiating peace with Russia

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:30:41 +0000

For many Ukrainians, there can be no negotiated peace with Russia. Evidence and accounts of atrocities committed by Russian forces have left them unwilling to consider a diplomatic solution.

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Russia cuts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:30:22 +0000

Russia's state-run gas company has cut supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. At the heart of this move: the war in Ukraine, the sanctions imposed by the West, and Russia's attempts to wriggle free of them.

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Ukrainians debate future of Russian identity and culture within their society

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:38:30 +0000

People in the Ukrainian city of Odesa are considering how their deep Russian heritage can fit into Ukraine's national identity. Some want Russian monuments and cultural markers removed.

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U.S. officials: More weapons will help Ukraine, hand Russia a strategic defeat

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:33:49 +0000

The White House is rushing more weapons to Ukraine to try to ensure "a strategic defeat" for Russia. Aims shifted partly because of Ukrainian battlefield successes with U.S. provided weapons.

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Ukraine's prosecutor general is determined to hold Russia accountable for atrocities

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:12:56 +0000

Ukraine's prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, is determined to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for what she says are war crimes. Reviewing the evidence has taken a toll on her.

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UN chief met with Putin to bridge differences with Russia over its actions in Ukraine

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:12:42 +0000

The United Nations secretary general met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister. He came to Moscow as a "messenger of peace."

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NATO defense officials meet in Germany to decide next steps for Ukraine

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:43:20 +0000

The U.S. wants to weaken Russia to the point where it can't wage a war like this again. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder about what options NATO has left.

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Deep scars remain after Russian troops pulled out of Trostyanets

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:43:06 +0000

A small Ukrainian town near the Russian border was the first to be liberated after a four-week Russian occupation. Its challenges provide a window into the tough road ahead for similar communities.

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U.S. defense secretary 'wants to see Russia weakened' as Ukraine's railways are hit

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:04:49 +0000

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the U.S. wants to see the Russian military weakened on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck railway infrastructure in central and western Ukraine.

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Kharkiv's bomb squad neutralizes cluster bombs in Ukraine

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:03:04 +0000

Ukrainian forces are struggling to neutralize cluster munitions, which are bombs that scatter over a wide area and are internationally banned.

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A Ukrainian jazz club provides joy in Odesa despite the invasion

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:02:38 +0000

In Odesa, a port city in southern Ukraine, one jazz club has continued to host performances despite the Russian invasion, providing a haven for joy and creativity.

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Displaced Ukrainians in Bulgaria are finding ways to mark Orthodox Easter

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:59:20 +0000

This weekend is Orthodox Easter, a holiday celebrated in Ukraine. Millions are fleeing the Russian invasion right now, but those seeking refuge in Bulgaria are marking the holiday.

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Many Ukrainians aren't optimistic about peace with Russia

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:59:01 +0000

As a Russian general reveals Kremlin plans to take Ukraine's Donbas region to the east as well as all of the country's south, we look at the situation out a village near the frontlines of the war.

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Russia's shifting military strategy

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:35:33 +0000

Steve Inskeep speaks with Sergey Radchenko, a Russian history professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about Vladimir Putin's shift in war and the focus on southern and eastern front in Ukraine.

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A cruise ship in Tallinn, Estonia is housing Ukrainian refugees

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:08:03 +0000

More than 5 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia invaded. Tens of thousands are in Estonia, where people remember what it was like to be occupied by the former Soviet Union.

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The latest on the probe into atrocities committed by Russian forces around Kyiv

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:36:21 +0000

Russian forces pulling out of the area surrounding Kyiv left behind evidence of atrocities committed against civilians. The effort is now to try to build a war crimes case against the perpetrators.

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Russia is strangling one of Ukraine's most important ports

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:36:10 +0000

Odesa's port was a lifeline for Ukraine and a key player in global supply chains. Now, Russia's invasion and a blockade in the Black Sea have the city in a stranglehold.

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Why Mariupol, Ukraine is strategically important

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:06:28 +0000

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Peter Zwack, a retired brigadier general and former defense attaché who served in Russia, about the strategic consequences if the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol falls.

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Polish women are shuttling Ukrainians to safety

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:51:39 +0000

Spooked over reports that traffickers are waiting at the Ukrainian border, a Polish woman started an all-female carpooling service to drive displaced Ukrainians, many of whom are women and children.

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Ukraine has been preparing to face Russia's expected offensive. Is it ready?

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:59:34 +0000

Russia has begun military operations that are expected to lead to a massive offensive. Ukraine has had weeks to prepare.

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How daily life in Russia has changed since the country invaded Ukraine

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:52:47 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Anastasia, a woman who lives and works in Moscow, about what life in Russia looks like since the country invaded Ukraine.

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What is Russia's Plan B?

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:11:56 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to retired General Ben Hodges about how the Russian assault in eastern Ukraine will be different from President Putin's initial plan to take Kyiv at the end of February.

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Ukrainian fighters refuse to surrender Mariupol

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:13:30 +0000

The messages from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol are getting more desperate. A local commander Serhiy Volynsky said in a video plea posted to Facebook, "This could be the last appeal of our lives. We are probably facing our last days if not hours. The enemy is outnumbering us 10 to 1."

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How daily life in Russia has changed since the country invaded Ukraine

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:10:45 +0000

Russian officials have said a major offensive is coming

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:10:30 +0000

Russian officials say they've begun a new phase of their invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian officials report fierce clashes across a wide front in the east and south.

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Ukrainian families are being separated at the U.S.-Mexico border

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:03:33 +0000

Ukrainian refugees arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border are enjoying expedited admission to the U.S. But children who arrive with family other than their parents are still being separated and detained.

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How sanctions could destabilize Russia's 'system of corruption'

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:43:32 +0000

Alex Finley, a former CIA officer who's tracking super-yachts used by oligarchs, explains what sanctions against Russia mean for the country's super-rich.

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Ukrainian civilians living close to the frontlines say they feel trapped

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:22:07 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are still living close to the front lines as Russia readies another offensive. Here's how people are surviving in the city of Mykoliav.

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Overnight missile strikes have killed at least 7 in Lviv, Ukraine

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:21:49 +0000

Missiles struck cities all across Ukraine overnight, including in the western city of Lviv, where at least 7 people were killed. The town had been relatively peaceful for weeks.

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Is Russia's oil drilling in jeopardy?

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:27:05 +0000

Russia has long planned on expanding its oil drilling in the Arctic. But that relies on help from companies that are now pulling back because of the war in Ukraine.

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The U.S. and the International Criminal Court

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:32:03 +0000

Why doesn't the U.S. recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court? NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Bellinger III, a former legal adviser for the National Security Council.

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What do Russians think of the war? Jews who fled Ukraine reflect on Passover

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:00:35 +0000

How a pollster in Russia is gauging public opinion about the war in Ukraine. And the Passover story is about displacement and the search for a promised land. It has special resonance for Jews who escaped the fighting in Ukraine and are now scattered across the world.

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What sanctions feel like in Russia, The 'butcher of Syria' takes command

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:01:51 +0000

President Vladimir Putin said in a speech that the "blitzkrieg" of sanctions has failed. He said sanctions are disruptive — but they present Russia with opportunities to become more self-reliant. So how are ordinary Russians feeling? Russia has just tapped Gen. Aleksandr Dvornikov to leading its forces. He's known for leading Russia's brutal campaign in Syria's civil war in 2015. But the conflict in Ukraine is vastly different.

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What happened to the Moskva warship? The story of one refugee family

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:00:25 +0000

Ukraine says a Russian warship in the Black Sea has been "seriously damaged" by a Ukrainian missile attack. Russia's Ministry of Defense says something very different happened onboard. What do we know so far? And More than four and half million Ukrainians are now refugees. A few hundred have made it to the United States. We meet a Ukrainian refugee and her two children who made that journey.

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Investigating possible Russian war crimes, The aftermath of a Russian siege

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:53:45 +0000

The U.S. and European allies have accused Russia of war crimes in Ukraine. The Biden administration says it's helping Ukraine investigate. How? And Russia left death and destruction in towns north of Kyiv. What is life like now in one of those towns? Our team travels to Borodyanka.

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Will the 'Iron Curtain' fall again? Remembering Putin's charm offensive in Texas

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:18:10 +0000

Relations between Russia and Europe seem to be changed for good. That's having ripple effects along the thousand miles of Russia's border with the EU, including a Norwegian border town that had prided itself on good relations with Russia. And Russia's invasion of Ukraine makes it hard to remember that decades ago, Vladimir Putin was on a charm offensive with the West. One stop was Crawford, Texas, with then-President George W. Bush.

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Russia teeters on the verge of default, A Polish ambassador's thoughts about the war

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:29:34 +0000

Events over the past week have brought Russia tantalizingly close to its first default on foreign debt since the Bolshevik Revolution more than a century ago. And why Poland's ambassador to the U.S. thinks there's no diplomatic path to end Russia's assault on Ukraine.

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Is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine, Safeguarding Holocaust survivors

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:00:32 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says what Russia is doing in his country is genocide. A war crimes expert says that might be difficult to prove before the International Criminal Court. And last month, 96-year-old Boris Romanchenko was killed during Russian shelling in Kharkiv. In his youth, he survived four Nazi concentration camps. Now, a major evacuation effort is underway to bring other Holocaust survivors to safety.

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The Kyiv residents who wouldn't leave, A warning for people in eastern Ukraine

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:24:54 +0000

Some civilians in Ukraine's capital couldn't or wouldn't leave. An old, Soviet-style apartment building reveals who stayed and why. And President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian troops are readying for a major assault on southeastern Ukraine.

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A Ukrainian city after Russian siege, How the war could set back climate change work

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:00:40 +0000

Residents of Chernihiv describe the brutal siege they endured for about a month before Russian forces withdrew. And scientists doing climate change research in the Arctic worry that the rift with Russia will hamper communication with their Russian colleagues.

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Why India hasn't condemned Russia, How Romanians are welcoming Ukrainian refugees

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:46:06 +0000

The U.S. wants India to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but so far the world's biggest democracy has not. India has deep ties with Moscow. The war has displaced millions of Ukrainians, and neighboring Romania is adapting to an influx of refugees.

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Targeting eastern Ukraine, How do you prove a war crime?

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:58:32 +0000

Ukraine is bracing for more Russian attacks, especially in the eastern part of the country. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about Russia's newest calculations and how its relationship with NATO is forever changed. Plus, several countries, including the U.S., say they'll help examine potential war crimes in Ukraine. NPR's Julie McCarthy looks into what constitutes crimes in war.

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Dozens killed at train station, Evacuating the trapped

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:38:53 +0000

In the eastern region of Ukraine, authorities say dozens were injured after a missile hit a train station in the city of Kramatorsk. And when Russian forces took over neighborhoods in Ukraine, it was difficult to evacuate people. Project Dynamo helps get people out. Leila Fadel speaks with the Army and Navy combat veteran who runs it.

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Russia is removed from the U.N. Human Rights Council, Expecting a baby during a war

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:01:49 +0000

The United Nations General Assembly suspended Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council, while in Washington, Congress approved two bills suspending normal trade relations with Russia and banning its oil. Those votes came after NATO foreign ministers and officials from the G7 met in Brussels and Ukraine asked for more weapons. NPR's Michele Kelemen was there. And more than 15,000 babies have been born in Ukraine since the start of the war. At a maternity hospital in Kyiv, new parents shared their experiences with NPR's Elissa Nadworny.

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On the ground in Borodyanka, What is the 'right' response to war?

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:57:30 +0000

A look at the fallout from Russian attacks in Borodyanka, a suburb of the Ukrainian capitol of Kyiv. As Becky Sullivan reports, Ukrainian officials accuse Russian forces of indiscriminately attacking civilians there. Since 2019, a lawyer named Andrew Mac has served as an adviser to Ukraine's president. He discusses the U.S. response and the assistance it's providing.

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U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia, How to get weapons to a war zone

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:08:08 +0000

The U.S. says it has indicted Russian media tycoon Konstantin Malofeyev as the White House announces further sanctions, including on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's two adult daughters. Plus, Planet Money breaks down the logistics of getting weapons from the U.S. into Ukraine. It looks a lot like the supply chains we're already familiar with.

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Talk of tougher sanctions, Ukrainian bakery reopens amid continuous war

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:45:37 +0000

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels for NATO meetings today. State Department spokesman Ned Price talks to Leila Fadel about objectives that could include tougher sanctions on Russia. And in Ivano-Frankivsk, in the western part of Ukraine, a bakery that shuttered for two weeks during the war has resumed business. As Scott Detrow reports, it even employs Ukrainians displaced from other parts of the country.

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The view from Bucha, White House talks options

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:39:08 +0000

Ukrainian officials say video and photo evidence shows Russia committed atrocities in the town of Bucha, near Kyiv. But Russia has a different story. NPR's Nathan Rott went to Bucha to for a firsthand look. How can Russia be held accountable? U.S. deputy national security adviser Jon Finer talks about the White House's options.

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Medics on the Frontlines, Care in a Combat Zone

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:10:17 +0000

Young military medics in Ukraine talk about their experience and life under the Russian siege. Plus, once war began in Ukraine, COVID-19 ceased being the top-level medical concern. A doctor is doing everything he can to help with a whole new overwhelming crisis.

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U.N. considers future with Putin, How Russians are accessing truth online

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:55:57 +0000

As the world sees images of bodies in the streets of a Kyiv suburb, the United Nations considers whether to kick Russia out of the Human Rights Council. Plus, Russia's last independent media sources have closed. So many Russians are turning to virtual private networks, or VPNs, to find out what's really happening next door in Ukraine.

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Investigating Possible War Crimes, Invasion Highlights U.S. & Middle East Tensions

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:48:17 +0000

In the Ukrainian town of Bucha, dead bodies have been found along with mass graves after Russian forces withdrew from the area. This has drawn new allegations of war crimes committed by Russian forces. Former Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper was a war crimes prosecutor and lays out the investigation process.
Plus Russia's invasion of Ukraine has affected U.S. relations in the Middle East. Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics, a geopolitical risk consultancy firm, explains.

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The chase for India support, a pop radio station in Lviv keeps the music alive

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:57:03 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland about the intensive conversations the U.S. is having with India over sanctions imposed on Russia. Scott Detrow reports on how a pop radio station in Lviv is broadcasting music and air raid sirens during a time of war.

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Ukrainian volunteers make bulletproof vests, CEO works to get employees out of Russia

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:10:29 +0000

Both peace talks and fierce fighting continue between Russia and Ukraine. And in Ukraine, volunteers are working to provide any help they can near the frontlines of the southern border. Plus, a CEO based in the United States is working to get her colleagues out of Russia.

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Russia maintains pressure on Kyiv, Moldova keeps a wary eye on the conflict

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:49:32 +0000

Some Russian forces have been repositioned away from Ukraine's capital, but as Elissa Nadworny reports, the strikes have continued. Frank Langfitt reports that Moldova, a former Soviet state not in NATO, worries that Putin could turn his attention its way.

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The Negotiations, Impacts on Germany, Escaping the War

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:25:28 +0000

Mixed signals surround the negotiations that happened earlier this week in Turkey. Bill Taylor, a former ambassador to Ukraine, discusses the Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Germany relies on Russia for around half its natural gas and its companies do extensive business with both Russia and Ukraine. The effects of those ties fraying is being felt on the ground in Germany.
And Sofia Bretl lives in New York City but was born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine - about 25 miles from the Russian border. As conditions in Kharkiv worsened, Bretl's family faced a difficult decision.

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U.S. says Putin may not be getting all the Ukraine facts; the impact of cyberwarfare

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:56:50 +0000

U.S. defense officials suspect Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving incomplete information on the status of the war. In the weeks before Russia's invasion, experts said cyberwar could be imminent. It turns out that cyberattacks and information campaigns have played a subtle, nuanced role in the conflict.

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Fleeing Mariupol, Russian Nuclear Forces on High Alert

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:11:16 +0000

Thousands of people continue to risk their lives by fleeing the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol. And Russia says it put its nuclear forces on a higher state of alert. This happened as Western officials had already raised the prospect of chemical weapons attacks.

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Signs of hope in Russia-Ukraine talks; the state of the opposition movement in Russia

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:00:41 +0000

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Turkey and came away saying some new things, NPR's Nate Rott reports. And NPR's A Martinez talks with Vladmir Ash'urkov, director of The Anti-Corruption Foundation, which was founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, about how the war looks from his point of view and whether economic sanctions alone are enough to put pressure on Vladimir Putin.

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The Idea of 'Dividing' Ukraine, Explaining the NATO Exercises

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:56:01 +0000

The Kremlin indicated in recent days it's focused on "liberating" parts of eastern Ukraine, which is a region where Moscow-backed separatists seized land years ago. Andrew Weiss from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discusses Russia's potential tactic to partition Ukraine. And as tensions between Russia and NATO countries may be higher than at any time since the Cold War, why would the U.S. and its allies stage war games right near Russia's doorstep?

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Battle lines moving in Ukraine; one of Russia's last independent voices falls silent

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:40:36 +0000

Stymied in Kyiv, Russia seems to be turning its focus to Ukraine's south and east. Meanwhile, Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will cease operations until the conflict is over.

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Russia could change strategy, sanctions aren't hitting Russian oligarchs

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:38:59 +0000

Ukrainian officials believe Russia may be altering its military strategy. NPR's Elissa Nadworny gives insight on increased attacks in certain areas of the country. And, NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben explains why sanctions may not be effective against Russian oligarchs hiding money abroad.

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Images from the Ukraine conflict are triggering survivor's guilt in combat veterans

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:19:52 +0000

Images from the war in Ukraine may have profound impacts on combat veterans, triggering survivor's guilt and mental health crises.

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Biden condemns Russia's Vladimir Putin while visiting Poland

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:19:41 +0000

President Biden traveled to NATO's eastern flank as a show of support to allies most unnerved by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Examining the humanitarian crisis parallels, created by war, in Ukraine and Syria

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:53:34 +0000

NPR's A Martinez talks to Bob Kitchen of the aid group the International Rescue Committee, about the humanitarian lessons for Ukraine from the war in Syria.

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What Russia's war has meant for some of Ukraine's youngest casualties

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:51:44 +0000

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, doctors have been treating kids for shrapnel, bullet wounds and mine blast injuries. We visit Ukraine's largest children's hospital to see the war's effects on children.

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Editor-in-chief of Russia's last remaining independent TV station on media's role now

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:14:39 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Tikhon Dzyadko, editor-in-chief of TV Rain, Russia's last remaining independent TV station that recently went off air. He and his family fled to Tbilisi, Georgia.

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War in Ukraine shows little sign of slowing

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:14:29 +0000

One in four Ukrainians have been displaced in the month since Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of them children. In recent days, there hasn't been a lot of movement on either side of the war.

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Life in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv — one month into the war

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:54:28 +0000

As Russia's war on Ukraine grinds on, so too does life for Ukrainians who still live in Kyiv. We examine how people in the capital city are adapting to life under war a month into Russia's invasion.

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The state of the war: a month after Russia tried to claim an easy victory

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:51:27 +0000

It's been one month since Russia invaded Ukraine. With refugees fleeing, we examine how Ukraine has changed — plus the efforts of the Ukrainian military and civilian resistance.

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Georgia president on balancing act of supporting Ukraine without antagonizing Russia

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:11:34 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, who the Georgian government is threatening to sue over her support for Ukraine.

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NATO and G7 leaders to meet in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:11:22 +0000

Leaders of NATO and the G7 will hold an emergency summit in Brussels to talk about the war in Ukraine. But Ukrainian officials are hoping for more than speeches — they want weapons and sanctions.

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The war in Ukraine has driven hospitals and personnel to the breaking point

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:48:51 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dmytro Shymkiv of Ukraine's biggest pharmaceutical company, about medical supply shortages and distribution issues since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Biden will be in Brussels for NATO's meeting on the war in Ukraine

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:45:13 +0000

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about President Biden's diplomatic strategy at the upcoming NATO summit on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Donated clothes help in Ukraine. But here's one thing aid experts like better

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:13:49 +0000

Donations are pouring in — but they don't always address the needs of the many displaced and homeless Ukrainians who've lost practically everything they own.

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Russia is a permanent UN Security Council member, making accountability complicated

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:13:38 +0000

Most countries at the UN are raising alarms about Russia's invasion, but since Russia is a permanent Security Council member, it's hard to hold it to account in the world body.

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Many Ukrainian civilians are struggling with rapidly deteriorating conditions

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:48:51 +0000

In the past month, 10 million Ukrainians have fled the country to get as far from Russia's bombardment as possible. We hear the stories of some of that people that have stayed behind.

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Ex-NATO commander weighs in on if the alliance should do more to help Ukraine

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:44:40 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, about how the U.S. and other NATO members will address the war in Ukraine when meeting this week.

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A Slovak man wanted to take donations to Ukraine. He ended up leading a convoy of aid

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:14:03 +0000

Alarmed by the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion, an economist in Slovakia gathered food and clothes from friends — and found himself leading a convoy carrying tons of aid into Ukraine.

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Ukrainian officials refuse to surrender Mariupol to Russian forces

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:13:52 +0000

Russian forces have shown few signs of advancing but are still actively destroying Ukraine. In the southern city of Mariupol, bombs targeted a school which was sheltering about 400 displaced people.

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NATO is facing pressure to provide more support to Ukraine

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:38:21 +0000

As President Biden heads to Brussels for a NATO summit this week and the Russians continue to bomb Ukrainian cities, pressure is building on the military alliance to do more.

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Conditions are deteriorating in Mariupol which is encircled by Russian troops

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:33:52 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of civilians remain trapped in the Ukrainian city — with dwindling supplies of food and water and no electricity. Mariupol has been bombarded by the Russians for weeks now.

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Refugees from other wars see themselves in fleeing Ukrainians

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:42:59 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with people about the experience of being a refugee, how fleeing their home country has affected their life and what life is like now.

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Deputy Secretary of State Sherman on Ukraine latest and talks between China and U.S.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:42:48 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman about diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine and U.S. aid to the country.

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The leaders of the U.S. and China will talk by phone about pressing issues

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:37:27 +0000

So far, China has remained noncommittal about whether it opposes Russia's war in Ukraine. President Biden will push China to come out more strongly against Russia.

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The threat of nuclear war hangs over the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:17:18 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Slate's Fred Kaplan, author of The Bomb: Presidents Generals and the Secret History of Nuclear War, about whether Russia might use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.

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Can Ukraine really win this war?

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:19:02 +0000

As the fighting enters its fourth week in Ukraine, a question looms: could Ukraine actually win? NPR's Juana Summers talks with CEPA's Steven Horrell about the prospects of Russian defeat in Ukraine.

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Mariupol theater rescue continues as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its 4th week

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:18:47 +0000

Rescue efforts continue at the Mariupol theater that was bombed and American officials said a U.S. citizen has been killed in Ukraine.

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Ukrainian musicians and artists respond to the war in many different ways

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:27:08 +0000

In the midst of the Russian invasion, there are artists in Ukraine who are trying to find hope, redemption — and boost their country's spirits.

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President Biden has announced another huge weapons package for Ukraine

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:22:09 +0000

The package by the White House includes missiles to take out tanks and bring down Russian aircraft — as well as drones that the U.S. hasn't provided previously.

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Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine says no-fly zone has to be on the table

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:45:25 +0000

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch about the Russian invasion and the possibility of a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

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Congress largely supports Zelenskyy's call for more sanctions and weapons from U.S.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:45:11 +0000

Lawmakers are mostly supportive after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's address to a joint session of Congress during which he pressed the U.S. for more sanctions and weapons.

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In an appeal to Congress, President Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to help Ukraine

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:24:47 +0000

Ukraine's president addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday morning. He appeared virtually and referenced Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks in his speech.

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If China aligns itself with Russia, that could impact its reputation and economy

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:45:43 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, about whether China should rethink its close relationship with Russia during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

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Blinken sets a standard for lifting sanctions: an 'irreversible' Russian withdrawal

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:40:32 +0000

In an interview with NPR, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the top U.S. diplomat, warns of the further devastation of Ukrainian cities.

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A college student in occupied Ukraine says buying food means it's a lucky day

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:49:13 +0000

What's daily life like in one of the recently-occupied parts of Ukraine? We hear from one college student in the city of Kherson, in southern Ukraine.

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Without sending troops, the U.S. wages 'hybrid warfare' against Russia

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:49:02 +0000

The U.S. and Russia have talked for years about 'hybrid war' – waging a conflict on multiple fronts beyond the battlefield. In unprecedented ways, the U.S. is now employing this against Russia.

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Ukrainian men, manning a checkpoint for six hours, talk about the war and their lives

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:40:03 +0000

Ukrainians across the country are contributing to the war effort in different ways, including manning checkpoints far from the front lines.

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A look inside the war in Ukraine from the capital city of Kyiv

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:34:33 +0000

Talks between Russia and Ukraine continue Tuesday after a round of talks on Monday ended without a breakthrough. At the same time, Russian forces keep pressing in on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

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Jewish and non-Jewish Ukrainian refugees arrive to different treatment in Israel

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:27:03 +0000

Israel's diplomatic and security ties with Russia are facing pressure amid calls to help Ukraine more. It's taking in refugees but there's a controversy over how many non-Jewish Ukrainians to accept.

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200,000 Ukrainians have relocated to the city of Lviv, overwhelming resources

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:26:53 +0000

Space and resources are strained in the western city of Lviv as more than 200,000 Ukrainians have temporarily settled in the city after Russian airstrikes continued this past week.

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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators finish 4th round of talks without a breakthrough

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:26:43 +0000

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators concluded another round of talks without reporting a breakthrough as Moscow's forces attacked Kyiv's suburbs and other cities across the country.

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Russian forces appear to be preparing for a new attempt to take Kyiv

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:36:30 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Olga Stefanishyna, deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, talks about what it's like in the besieged parts of Kyiv.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine hit near the border of Poland, a NATO member state

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:30:48 +0000

New talks begin Monday to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The diplomatic effort comes after Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian military base near the Polish border, where refugees have crossed.

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International and grassroots groups alike are working to get supplies into Ukraine

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:59:11 +0000

NPR's Ari Shapiro and Tim Mak look at humanitarian efforts in Poland and Ukraine, which involve major international organizations and small grass-roots groups to bring supplies into Ukraine.

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Foreign investors want out of the economic crossfire, but can't exit Russian holdings

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:58:59 +0000

As wide-ranging sanctions cripple Russia's economy, many international investors have determined the country is no longer a place where they can invest their money.

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Video analysis reveals Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant veered near disaster

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:38:37 +0000

An NPR analysis of security footage and photos following the attack on Europe's largest nuclear power plant shows that many of the plant's critical safety systems were in the field of Russian fire.

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The world's largest companies continue to abandon Russia after it invaded Ukraine

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:32:36 +0000

Most multinational companies have cut ties with Russia. An era of economic openness that started when McDonald's opened its first restaurant in Moscow in 1990, is coming to a close.

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State Department spokesperson on the U.S.' efforts to counter Russia's messaging

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:02:09 +0000

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Ned Price, spokesperson for the State Department, who says Russia is accusing U.S. and Ukraine of preparing biological weapons.

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Vice President Harris has traveled to Poland in support of Ukraine and its neighbors

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:01:54 +0000

Vice President Harris says the world has witnessed Russian "atrocities" in Ukraine and vowed support for the country and its neighbors. But a proposal for Polish fighter jets is off the table.

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Putin miscalculated what a hard slog the war in Ukraine would be, Rice says

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:31:35 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She is now the director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

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The White House worries that imposing a no-fly zone could lead to a wider war

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:26:48 +0000

Ukraine's president has been sharing videos of destroyed hospitals — calling on the West to impose a no-fly zone. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken says the goal is to end the war not to expand it.

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Americans on low incomes are hit harder by high gas prices due to the war in Ukraine

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:41:10 +0000

Gas prices are hitting record highs in the U.S. amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. That's got a lot of people on modest incomes worried as inflation is already making it tough to scrape by.

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One woman's 18-point survival checklist for fleeing Ukraine as Russia invades

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:40:35 +0000

As millions flee Ukraine, one woman's checklist for surviving the train ride into Poland reveals the desperation and struggle that awaits those who leave.

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The first of Ukraine's fallen soldiers are starting to come home

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:33:06 +0000

The Ukrainian military isn't releasing the number of soldiers who have died in the war with Russia. Viktor Dudar, a journalist who joined Ukraine's military, was among the first to be killed.

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Foreign policy experts are calling for a limited no-fly zone

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:29:05 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Evelyn Farkas, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, who is among those calling for a limited no-fly zone.

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Putin has threatened nuclear action. Here's what Russia is actually capable of

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:33:16 +0000

NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, what we know about Russia's nuclear stockpile and capabilities.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke to Parliament to ask for global assistance

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:33:06 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an impassioned speech to the British Parliament as efforts to evacuate civilians were imperiled amid reports of continued fighting.

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President Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports to the U.S.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:46:50 +0000

In an address to the country, President Biden announced that the White House would be banning any Russian oil from being imported into the United States. NPR's Rachel Martin discusses the latest move and what it means for the world with NPR correspondents Scott Horsley and Scott Detrow

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Diplomats are trying to find an off ramp to Putin's war in Ukraine

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:32:31 +0000

Can anyone talk Russian President Putin out of his war in Ukraine? French President Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Bennett are trying. The U.S. says it gave Putin off ramps before the invasion.

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Establishing humanitarian corridors out of Ukraine is a top priority

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:27:34 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jaime Nadal about the humanitarian effects of Russia's war on Ukraine. Nadal is the representative to Ukraine at the United Nations Population Fund.

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Europe's largest nuclear power plant is still occupied by Russian troops

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:18:40 +0000

The Ukrainian nuclear power plant that Russia attacked and took over remains occupied by Russian troops. There are fears the Russians could set its sights on Ukraine's remaining nuclear power plants.

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We're trying everything to avoid WWIII, acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine says

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:18:29 +0000

As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, NATO forces are building in border countries in an effort to contain the conflict and prevent a wider war, according to the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

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Russia's military is now encircling several Ukrainian cities

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:32:36 +0000

Russia's military is now encircling several Ukrainian cities, but the capital Kiev is still firmly in Ukrainian hands. What mistakes did Russia make, and what are its next likely moves? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Admiral James Foggo.

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Russian forces are advancing on another power plant, Ukraine's president says

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:20:57 +0000

NPR's Leila Fadel talks Mariana Budjeryn, a Ukrainian and a nuclear expert at Harvard's Belfer Center, about the dangers of Russia seizing control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants.

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Russia is forcing media organizations to scrub their websites and go off the air

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:03:14 +0000

Media consumers in Russia are losing ways to learn about what's happening in Ukraine. Russia has shut down most independent media and passed a new law criminalizing reporting on the war.

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Russian forces continue attack on Kyiv and seize Europe's biggest nuclear power plant

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:02:59 +0000

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its second week, Russian forces continue to pound the capital city of Kyiv. In the south, they've seized control of Europe's largest nuclear power plant.

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Did Putin miscalculate the military challenge Russia would face in Ukraine?

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:17:08 +0000

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Russia historian Sergey Radchenko about whether Russian President Vladimir Putin under estimated the challenges for Russia when it invaded Ukraine.

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The fire at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been extinguished

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:16:56 +0000

A fire at Europe's largest nuclear power plant is out — it had been attacked by Russian troops in Ukraine. The U.S. Department of Energy activated its nuclear incident response team as a precaution.

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How the battle between Russia and Ukraine has developed in cyberspace

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:00:28 +0000

Russian soldiers continue to push toward Kyiv. In cyberspace, a volunteer Ukrainian cyber army, hacktivists and cybercriminals are battling for impact in an increasingly chaotic information war.

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Residents of Ukrainian cities describe life under bombardment

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:00:17 +0000

As the fighting in Ukraine enters a second week, Russian and Ukrainian forces are still battling over control of strategic cities.

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A closer look at the volunteers who are signing up to fight the Russians

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:00:04 +0000

Ukraine's western city of Lviv has, so far, been spared the worst of Russia's invasion. But a diverse resistance is taking shape there and is reinforcing some of the cities now under attack.

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Russia is making territorial advances in its invasion of Ukraine

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:19:42 +0000

The advances are happening most notably in the south of the country, where Russian troops have entered the Black Sea port of Kherson. It's not yet clear if the city has fallen.

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Ban of Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace has gone into effect

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:19:26 +0000

The FAA's order prohibiting Russian flights from entering U.S. airspace is now in effect. Russia is expected to respond in kind, forcing airlines to take longer routes around the massive country.

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How the memory of Nazi atrocities has come to play a role in Russia's war

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:51:10 +0000

Putin's claim that he is fighting a Nazi regime in Ukraine is a falsehood based on historical memory.

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What the Russian invasion is like for villages in western Ukraine

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:48:19 +0000

Even in the west of Ukraine, far from the Russian invasion, people are on edge and preparing to help in their own way.

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As many people flee Ukraine, others are traveling to the embattled country

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:28:49 +0000

As hundreds of thousands of people flee Ukraine, NPR's Leila Fadel takes a train into western Ukraine and talks to some of the passengers headed toward war.

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The western Ukrainian city of Lviv, a base for war preparations, is on edge

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:25:43 +0000

Russia's military accelerated its advance on Ukraine with troops positioned to try to surround Kyiv, Kharkiv and other major cities. Russian troops and bombardments have not yet arrived in Lviv.

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Foreign policy expert argues Russia won't stop until it has conquered Ukraine

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 01:22:40 +0000

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Angela Stent, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about what could be guiding Putin's decision-making in Ukraine.

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The latest on the attacks in Ukraine

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 01:17:13 +0000

Russian forces appear to be escalating attacks on urban areas of Ukraine as 680,000 people have fled their homes. Sanctions are piling up, and the West is supplying more military hardware to Ukraine.

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