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A Syrian Jewish leader returns from exile to a sanction crippled country
During the Assad regimes, Western nations placed crippling economic sanctions on the country. Some have been lifted, but most are still in place, so …
1 year, 4 months ago
New German leader; Ukraine war toll
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 …
1 year, 4 months ago
Remembering a Musical Giant in Mexico
We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a …
1 year, 4 months ago
How Will the New Syria Be Governed?
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 th…
1 year, 4 months ago
Europe's Biggest Economy is in Trouble
Germany's economy boomed as the world underwent globalization. But since then, too little investment, too much bureaucracy and a nearby war in Ukrain…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ireland Weighs a Boycott
Ireland considers becoming the first western country to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The move is contr…
1 year, 4 months ago
Peace Talks with Russia; Mexican Street Sweeper Becomes a Star
Members of the Trump Administration will meet with counterparts from Russia this week to discuss a possible peace deal with Ukraine. Notably, the Ukr…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Iconic Singer of the Syrian Revolution
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'…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Truth Behind Your Valentine's Day Flowers
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 …
1 year, 5 months ago
Trump Begins Working to End the War Between Russia and Ukraine
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 th…
1 year, 5 months ago