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Will Myanmar's Election Change Anything?
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…
Published on 3 hours ago
Innovating Ways to Address Poverty in Uganda
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 …
Published on 1 day, 3 hours ago
Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far Away
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 O…
Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago
An Interview with a Hamas Leader
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 w…
Published on 5 days, 4 hours ago
Exploring our Planet Through the History of Maps
Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation.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 …
Published on 6 days, 3 hours ago
How Have Russian Schools Changed Since the War in Ukraine Began?
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 f…
Published on 1 week ago
The Killing of a Mayor Sparks an Outcry in Mexico
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 p…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Ukraine’s Government is Rocked by a Corruption Scandal
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 …
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Two Surprising Economic Stories from China
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 ov…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Could Italian Pasta Disappear in the U.S.?
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 Jan…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago