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The World's Largest River Is Running Low
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 wat…
1 year, 7 months ago
Found: A Photo Trove of Nazi-Occupied Paris. But— Who Took Them?
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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1 year, 7 months ago
A Fight Over Identity in Japan
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 …
1 year, 7 months ago
An Alleged Assassination Attempt By an Indian Spy on U.S. Soil
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 o…
1 year, 7 months ago
Taiwan Fears a Chinese Invasion, and This TV Show Tells Why
An upcoming Taiwanese television show, 'Zero Day,' is generating buzz for depicting what a Chinese invasion of the democratic island would be like fo…
1 year, 7 months ago
Israeli Settlers Want to Permanently Occupy Gaza
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 t…
1 year, 7 months ago
A Nightclub Turned Shelter in Beirut
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…
1 year, 7 months ago
Russia Versus the West in Moldova's Election
The former Soviet republic of Moldova narrowly passed a referendum to pursue membership in the European Union. That puts it at odds with Russia, whic…
1 year, 7 months ago
This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target
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 ou…
1 year, 7 months ago
Israel Kills the Leader of Hamas
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 i…
1 year, 7 months ago