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Back to SearchDestruction Continues in Southern Lebanon
We continue our look at the ramifications of the two years of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. We go to southern Lebanon where demolitions and attacks on towns near the boarder with Israel contin…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Two Years After an Attack that Shook the Mideast, What are the Consequences?
On October 7, 2023, a surprise attack from Hamas-led militants in Gaza became the deadliest day in Israeli history. Israel’s ensuing war in Gaza has been the deadliest and most destructive Palestini…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Political Gridlock in France
France’s prime minister resigns with his government having been in power for only 18 hours. The country has had five prime ministers in two years, and the political crisis facing President Emmanuel …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Puppets Pushed Off the Air in Russia and France
The recent controversy in the U.S. over Jimmy Kimmel’s show being taken off the air, then restored got two of our correspondents thinking about similar sagas in the countries they cover. In both Fra…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Youth-led Protests in Multiple African Countries
Protests in Morocco and Madagascar, two disparate and distant African countries, highlight the younger generation’s frustrations over enduring years of poor governance. Our correspondent in Africa t…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Saving Coral in Colombia; Rating Your Taxi’s Smell in China
In Colombia we meet marine biologist Elvira Álvarado, known as the “mother of coral”. At 70, she’s still diving and pioneering a type of coral IVF to help save endangered reefs.
And in China, ride-hai…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ukraine’s Flourishing Arms Industry
The United States is no longer providing weapons to Ukraine directly in their fight against Russia, so Ukraine is building their own as fast as they can. Ukraine’s president has suggested their weap…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
President Trump Announces His Peace Plan for Gaza
In a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the fighting in Gaza. Netanyahu said he has agreed to the plan for now, but…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mexico’s Popular But Forbidden Edible Cactus
In Mexico, chile en nogada is the taste of September. But one key ingredient —a candied cactus — is now illegal to buy - because its on the verge of extinction. But as our Mexico correspondent learn…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Life is Like in Gaza; Will Recognition of a Palestinian State Make a Difference?
Our reporter in Gaza brings us scenes from Gaza City as Israel attempts to occupy the population center. A hospital courtyard has become a graveyard.
And we hear one expert’s take on whether recent…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago