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Israel Mourns Dead Hostages; Gaza Civilians Don't Know Where to Go
Israel mourns six hostages, who were captured during the October 7th attacks by Hamas, and found by the Israeli military in Gaza, recently killed. We…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Darker Side of the Allies' D-Day Victory in France
In the summer of 1944, as American and Allied soldiers celebrated the liberation of France from the Nazis, one French family experienced a trauma tha…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Pain and Frustration of Families of Israeli Hostages Held in Gaza
As the war drags on, families of hostages who have been held in Gaza for nearly eleven months are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry. Some of…
1 year, 9 months ago
Accusations that Amazon Mistreats Workers in India
Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India. And also like the U.S., Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subj…
1 year, 9 months ago
Understanding Israel's Raids And Settler Expansion in the West Bank
On Wednesday Israel launched raids into the Occupied West Bank, they say to root out Hamas militants and prevent another attack like the one that occ…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Tiny Island Nation Caught Between Two Superpowers
The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. We go there to see what the competition between superpow…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Story of an Underdog Sports Team and a Rock Star
At one time, in the 1970's, Watford Football Club in England was at the bottom of the rankings. Then rock superstar Elton John purchased the team and…
1 year, 9 months ago
A Key Sticking Point in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Work continues towards finding a path to a ceasefire in Gaza. U.S. mediators continue to communicate optimism, while the two sides, Israel and Hamas,…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why is the U.S. Sanctioning Some Israelis?
In an unprecedented step, the U.S. has imposed sanctions in recent months on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Pal…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why Ukrainian Guards Are Patrolling This River for Fellow Ukrainians
Some Ukrainians are fleeing an unpopular conscription drive for troops. Ukrainian guards are on their trail. NPR's Joanna Kakissis takes us to one es…
1 year, 9 months ago