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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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 months ago
In Unsurprising Result Putin is Reelected
Russian President Vladimir Putin was reelected with a reported 87% of the vote. The US government said the election was neither free nor fair. Our co…
2 years, 3 months ago
Is a United Ireland on the Horizon?
The island of Ireland is divided into the Northern part, which is part of the UK and the independent Republic of Ireland to the south. But a politica…
2 years, 4 months ago
Continued Chaos in Haiti
Gang violence has brought fear, chaos and uncertainty to Haiti. Amidst food shortages and looting, the capital, Port-au-Prince, is experiencing the w…
2 years, 4 months ago
Examining Evidence of Sexual Violence During the October 7th Attacks
Israel says more than 1,200 Israelis were killed during the Hamas led assault on October 7th. Israel also says there were numerous instances of sexua…
2 years, 4 months ago
A Surprising Sight in War: A Bakery
Even in the face of food shortages a bakery in Gaza is making cakes for people living in tents. NPR's producer in Gaza takes us to the bakery and int…
2 years, 4 months ago