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Israelis Return to a City that was Attacked
Sderot, Israel, near the border with Gaza, was the biggest city attack by Hamas on October 7th. At the beginning of the war, Israel evacuated nearly …
2 years, 1 month ago
What a Hit Chinese TV Show Tells Us About China Today
"Blossoms Shanghai" is A 30-part TV series directed by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, set in the 1990's that has become a huge hit in Ch…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Story of an Israeli Man Taken Hostage By Hamas, Now Free
We hear the story of an Israeli man taken captive by Hamas on October 7th. He was freed by Israeli special forces 129 days later and talks about his …
2 years, 2 months ago
Life Without a Government in Haiti
Haiti is the middle of a crisis and is without a government as gangs in Port-au-Prince prevent one. But some parts of Haiti have lived without a func…
2 years, 2 months ago
Conditions in Gaza and Tense Israel-US Relations
We hear from a U.N. spokesperson about the conditions for civilians he saw in Gaza. We also speak to an Israeli government minister about the level o…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Booming Business of Kidnapping in Nigeria
Islamic insurgents and other heavily armed groups have increasingly turned to kidnapping to get money. They abduct individuals, families and even lar…
2 years, 2 months ago
A Visit to a Town Under Fire in Eastern Ukraine
We go to a town in Eastern Ukraine that is close to the front lines and under constant fire. Russians are advancing in Eastern Ukraine as Ukrainian f…
2 years, 2 months ago
A Window Into Life in Northern Gaza
We hear what life is like for three families in northern Gaza where finding food and water is a struggle and hundreds of thousands of people are faci…
2 years, 2 months ago
Protests in Cuba; Results of the World Happiness Report
In Cuba, protests over the weekend revealed frustrations over shortages of food and electricity as the country confronts a serious economic crisis. A…
2 years, 2 months ago
China Increasing Its Regional Power
We go to two places where China has been exerting control. In Hong Kong, the government finally passed national security laws that are seen by critic…
2 years, 2 months ago