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State of the World from NPR
Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and co...
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Oil, dollars and daily survival: the strange state of Venezuela’s economy
Dollars are trickling back into Venezuela, they’re the proceeds from the oil seized and by the U.S. That is helping to stabilize runaway prices in Ve...
The promise and frustration of a future economic powerhouse on Africa’s west coast
The booming population along coastal corridor from the cities Lagos to Abidjan has the potential to be a bustling West African economic engine, tied t...
India’s black market for human eggs
We meet a woman in India who estimates she has dozens of biological children. And she says there are many more women like her, because India has a th...
How have global relationships with the U.S. changed in the last year?
It has been a year since President Donald Trump took office for his second term. And in that year many relationships between the United States and co...
The unfinished story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain
In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for killing her abusive partner, a scandal that gripped the nation. But the murder investigation was flawed and incomp...
What is the path forward for Venezuela?
About two weeks ago, the United States military captured Venezuela’s president, Nicholas Maduro. Since then President Trump has spoken to Venezuela’s...
The ceasefire in Gaza enters the next phase. What does that mean?
President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, says the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is beginning. He said “phase...
We hear from an eyewitness to the protests in Iran
Protests are sweeping Iran and the government is cracking down hard, fearing the uprisings pose a threat to the theocratic regime. There is an intern...
Food returns to Gaza. Is it getting to the people who need it?
It has been three months since the ceasefire in Gaza began and food that is desperately needed after being largely blocked for two years has begun ret...
Even Amid Violent Crackdowns, Iran’s Protests Continue
In Iran, popular protests continue to sweep the country. Rights groups say hundreds of Iranians have been killed in the government crackdown on the p...
World, Reordering: NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals Trends in Americans' View of Foreign Policy
A new NPR/Ipsos poll found Americans across the political spectrum want the U.S. to be the moral leader of the world, but far fewer believe it actuall...
Venezuela: Who’s in Charge Now?
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is now is the U.S. But back in Venezuela, the country’s new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look...
U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
After a two-week chase, U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic between Iceland and Britain. The tanker was origin...
In Venezuela, Uncertainty Mixes with Normalcy Days After U.S. Strike
NPR’s Eyder Peralta is in Colombia on the border with Venezuela, and speaks with residents days after American forces seized Venezuelan President Nic...
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in U.S. Federal Court
The U.S. seized Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro during a weekend attack on the country. Maduro and his wife are now in the U.S. and pleaded not...
Looking Back: A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an NPR journalist in Gaza seeking foo...
Looking Back: Turtles in India Making a Comeback
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit the story of the olive ridley turtle in India. The...
Looking Back: Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a story about families from Ireland learning their...
Looking Back: What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an important typewriter. It was rec...
Looking Back: Making Music from the Sounds of War
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit a story about a Ukrainian youth orchestra. Since R...
Looking Back: The Effects of Melting Glaciers in Europe
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit a story about how Europe is experiencing a changing...
Looking Back: Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a report from America’s neighbor to the north last...
Looking Back: The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now Free
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a report from a remote corner of southeastern Syri...
Looking Back: Sudan’s Capital, Ravaged by War
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we get a glimpse inside the shattered city of Khartoum, Sudan,...
Looking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria
As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of the defiant Austrian nuns. The three...
Why Cuba is Watching Venezuela Intently
Cuba today feels more isolated than ever after years of sanctions from the United States have severely damaged the economy. Now Cubans are watching t...
Venezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade
President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president. Venez...
Will Myanmar's Election Change Anything?
Myanmar, also known as Burma, will hold a phased general election starting later this month. It comes amidst a years long civil war that has killed t...
Innovating Ways to Address Poverty in Uganda
One method of combating extreme poverty is providing cash grants to allow people to start businesses. We go to Uganda to take a look at one such prog...
Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far Away
Jews in Israel had been looking forward to the Hanukkah holiday this year, since recent public celebrations had been curtailed first by COVID and then...
An Interview with a Hamas Leader
NPR recently met with a senior Hamas leader on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar as the organization prepares to negotiate the next stage of the Gaza cease...
Exploring our Planet Through the History of Maps
Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation. They are windows into history, culture and ho...
How Have Russian Schools Changed Since the War in Ukraine Began?
Life for Russians has changed in myriad ways since the start of the full scale war in Ukraine in 2022. It has affected everything from what they can...
The Killing of a Mayor Sparks an Outcry in Mexico
The mayor of a city in the state of Michoacan, Mexico launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime in his community. Last month he was assassin...
Ukraine’s Government is Rocked by a Corruption Scandal
Even as Ukraine is engaged in high stakes peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, the country is dealing with a massive corruption scandal which has rea...
Two Surprising Economic Stories from China
Today’s episode explores a pair of business stories in China that may be unexpected. We hear about the robust service industry springing up as young p...
Could Italian Pasta Disappear in the U.S.?
Americans' most loved Italian food staple could soon double in price or disappear from U.S. supermarket shelves following tariffs imposed by the Trump...
What are the Results of U.S. talks in Russia to end the war in Ukraine?
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visited Moscow this week to present the revised Ukraine peace proposal. We’ll hear how they were received...
Is Israel Redrawing the Map of the West Bank?
During the over two years of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, there has also been violence in the other Palestinian Territory— the West Bank, whi...
Rebuilding Smarter in Jamaica
A month ago, Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a category five— one of the strongest storms ever to make landfall in the Atlantic. Scientists agree th...