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What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine
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 Uk…
1 year, 6 months ago
How Do Russians Really Feel About the War in Ukraine?
In Russia, polls consistently show support for the war in Ukraine somewhere around 70%. But a recent independent study of Russians' opinions indicate…
1 year, 6 months ago
Israel Moves Closer to All-Out War With Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill over 350 and injure more than 1,000. The attacks were mostly in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah militants have be…
1 year, 6 months ago
Israel's Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon Continue
A building in a residential neighborhood in Beirut was struck by Israel, killing a senior commander with the militant group Hezbollah and ten other f…
1 year, 6 months ago
Retiring Later in China; Getting a Driver's License in Mexico
In China the government is raising the official retirement age to combat a rapidly shrinking workforce. We hear reaction from Chinese workers. And li…
1 year, 6 months ago
What is School Like for Children in War Zones?
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 o…
1 year, 6 months ago
Exploding Pagers in Lebanon, Raising Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel
Authorities in Lebanon are blaming Israel for an apparent attack in which pagers, used by Hezbollah in Lebanon, exploded simultaneously. At least nin…
1 year, 6 months ago
In France, A Shocking Story and Difficult Questions About Society
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…
1 year, 6 months ago
Should the U.N. Security Council be Reformed?
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 p…
1 year, 6 months ago
Making German Chocolate Without Using Cocoa
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, dri…
1 year, 7 months ago