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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 ceas…
5 months, 2 weeks 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Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation.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 h…
5 months, 2 weeks 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…
5 months, 2 weeks 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 assassi…
5 months, 2 weeks 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 re…
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …
5 months, 3 weeks 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 Trum…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
What are the Results of U.S. talks in Russia to end the war in Ukraine?
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 receive…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Israel Redrawing the Map of the West Bank?
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, wh…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Rebuilding Smarter in Jamaica
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 t…
5 months, 4 weeks ago