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- 678 - A Close Look at China's Changing Economy
We take a look at China's economy as it has emerged from the pandemic experiencing slower growth than in years past. We hear that economic ties between the U.S. and China have loosened and that high unemployment among young people has mean far less optimism about the future.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 29 Apr 2024 - 677 - Germany's Looong Love Affair with the Fax Machine May Be Coming to an End
Germany might be known for precision technology, but the government and many businesses still rely on that darling of the 90's— the fax machine! However, those chirpy, screeching tones may give way to modern technology by this summer. At issue is bureaucracy that some say is hurting the German economy. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 26 Apr 2024 - 676 - Crucial Weapons Head to Ukraine; And Horses Jam London's Rush Hour
Newly approved military aid package goes to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel. We'll hear about what its impact on the battlefield will be. And in London, royal horses get loose during rush hour. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 25 Apr 2024 - 675 - The Story of One Child Living in Gaza
As Israel's war against Hamas continues, children in Gaza are suffering. According to the United Nations, more than 25,000 children have been killed or injured since October. That's one child every ten minutes. We hear about one of those children, a twelve year-old boy injured in Gaza.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 24 Apr 2024 - 674 - Scrambled GPS: the New Electronic Fog of War
Two stories of how our reliance on GPS becomes problematic in regions experiencing war. In Ukraine, the power grid's use of GPS becomes a liability. And in the Middle East today, GPS "spoofing" causes a variety of issues from plane navigation to internet dating.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 23 Apr 2024 - 673 - Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?
The U.S. Congress is poised to finally approve a package of aid to Ukraine worth over $60 billion, with the House having approved the funds on Saturday. The Ukrainian prime minister was in Washington to urge for the aid to be passed and explains why Americans should continue to assist in his country's war effort.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 22 Apr 2024 - 672 - Israel Strikes Back at Iran, Will This Calm or Inflame Tensions?
Israel and Iran have been trading attacks on each other for a week including, for the first time, attacks on each other's territory. Will Israel's latest retaliation be the end of this wave of hostilities, or will Iranian response bring the long-standing enemies closer to all-out war? We hear from NPR's national security correspondent and our correspondent in Israel.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 19 Apr 2024 - 671 - Is a Popular Music Genre in India Spreading Hate?
H-Pop is the Indian popular music and poetry of Hindu nationalism. But critics worry that the music is spreading hate and encourages violence against Muslims.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 18 Apr 2024 - 670 - The Debate in Israel Over Who Should Be Required Serve in the Military
Ultra-Orthodox Israelis have long been exempt from compulsory military service. But the October 7th attack by Hamas and Israel's subsequent military response have brought forward calls for change. The government's decision on whether to end the exemption has major political consequences.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 17 Apr 2024 - 669 - The Devastating Conflict the World is Ignoring
More than 8 million people have been displaced in Sudan, according to the United Nations. A powerful paramilitary group has been fighting the Sudanese army for over a year. We hear from a Sudanese poet, who is trying to draw attention to the overlooked conflict in her country.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 16 Apr 2024 - 668 - Now That Iran Has Attacked Israel, What Happens Next?
Following the attack of more than 300 weaponized drones and missiles launched by Iran at Israel, the Israeli prime minster is getting pressure from the U.S. for Israel to be measured in its response, while some domestic politicians are demanding a strong reaction. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv gives us the latest. And Jordan was part of the success in shooting down the majority of projectiles bound for Israel. We hear what the reaction has been in that country where 60 percent of the population is of Palestinian origin.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 15 Apr 2024 - 667 - What Rwanda Looks Like 30 Years After the Genocide
It has been three decades since the East African country of Rwanda experienced a genocide that changed the country and shocked the world. We look at the state of their society today.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 12 Apr 2024 - 666 - A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight
Ownership of the Spratly Islands are in dispute. This has been the case for decades, but tensions have been raised recently as China has tried to expand its claims in the remote area. We get a rare glimpse of one of the islands that has a Filipino community living on it.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 11 Apr 2024 - 665 - Why are Young Men and Women in South Korea Drifting Apart Politically?
While the ideological gender gap among young people is widening across the developed world, it is particularly alarming in South Korea. Experts are concerned about what it means for the country's future. Our reporter in Seoul examines the phenomenon.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 10 Apr 2024 - 664 - How is the Movie "Oppenheimer" Being Received in Japan?
Understandably, a movie about the man who steered the development of atomic bombs is seen differently in a country where some 200,000 people were killed by those bombs. "Oppenheimer" opened in Japan 8 months after premiering in the U.S. Our reporter talks to movie goers in Nagasaki, Japan.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 09 Apr 2024 - 663 - Held Hostage by Hamas for 51 Days
Aviva Siegel was among the more than 200 Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th. She was held 51 days before being released. Her husband, Keith, who is a U.S. citizen, is still being held in Gaza. We hear about Aviva Siegel's time in captivity and her advocacy for the release of Keith and the remaining hostages.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 08 Apr 2024 - 662 - The Connection Between Chinese Money and Labor and U.S.-Grown Marijuana
Chinese-funded marijuana farms are popping up across the United States. Many of them exploit workers from China. We go to New Mexico, which has seen the rise of such farms and explore the reasons why this is happening.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 05 Apr 2024 - 661 - A Milestone for a Major International Alliance and an Olympic Music Controversy
NATO, the alliance formed to protect Europe from the Soviet Union is marking 75 years. It the focus is still on Russia.
And a controversy in France over a singer selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, raises questions about French identity.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 04 Apr 2024 - 660 - The Aftermath of a Major Battle in Gaza
Israel's military laid siege to Gaza's largest medical complex for two weeks because, they said, Hamas fighters had regrouped inside. Following the Israeli withdrawal from the hospital, Palestinians were able to get a glimpse of the results of the raid.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 03 Apr 2024 - 659 - Understanding the Worsening Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is increasing and has caused over a million people to flee their homes. It is threatening to become a regional war. Many of the displaced end up next door in Rwanda and we hear about the conflict from some Congolese in a refugee camp.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 02 Apr 2024 - 658 - 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 everyone. Our correspondent visits Sderot and finds that people are returning.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 01 Apr 2024 - 657 - 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 China. Our China correspondent tells us the nostalgia unleashed by the show tells us a lot about how people in China are feeling these days.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 29 Mar 2024 - 656 - 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 ordeal.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 28 Mar 2024 - 655 - 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 functioning government for so long they cannot remember what it's like to have one. Our reporter in Haiti takes us to one such village.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 27 Mar 2024 - 654 - 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 of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and about why a delegation to the U.S. was cancelled over a vote at the U.N.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 26 Mar 2024 - 653 - 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 large groups and then demand to be paid to let them go. We hear the story of one family, whose life has been turned upside down by a kidnapping.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 25 Mar 2024 - 652 - 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 forces run low on ammunition and weapons.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 22 Mar 2024 - 651 - 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 facing starvation.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 21 Mar 2024 - 650 - 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. And the World Happiness Report tells of interesting differences in happiness between generations.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 20 Mar 2024 - 649 - 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 critics as eroding civil liberties. In the Philippines, China's attempts to expand its territorial waters are being met with increasingly fiery rhetoric from senior officials.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 19 Mar 2024 - 648 - 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 correspondent in Moscow tells us about why the Kremlin wanted to be sure of a high turnout and lopsided result.
And the legacy in the Middle East of a young American activist who died in Gaza 21 years ago.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 18 Mar 2024 - 647 - 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 political party is poised to take power in both places and it has pledged to make the border disappear.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 15 Mar 2024 - 646 - 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 worst humanitarian crisis since the devastating earthquake in 2010. Our reporter on the border with the Dominican Republic talks to Haitians.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 14 Mar 2024 - 645 - 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 sexual violence perpetrated that day. This is a charge Hamas denies. To understand the difficulties in investigating the allegation, we hear about the experience of a first responder on October 7th.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 13 Mar 2024 - 644 - 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 introduces the baker.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 12 Mar 2024 - 643 - What to do with Russia's Frozen $300 Billion; A Trek in Morocco's Atlas Mountains
When Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago, the U.S. and western allies froze $300 billion dollars worth of Russian assets. Now the U.S. wants to send that money to Ukraine, but many European countries don't agree with that plan.
And we take a trip to the wild, remote High Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 11 Mar 2024 - 642 - What It's Like to Cover the War Between Israel and Hamas
In this longer episode we go deep on what it's like to cover both sides of the war between Israel and Hamas. Our friends at the Embedded podcast talk to NPR's Daniel Estrin about some of the people he's reported on and how he approaches covering this difficult and divisive story.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 08 Mar 2024 - 641 - How Israelis Have Changed in Five Months of War
It has been five months since the October 7th Hamas attack that was the single deadliest day for Israelis in history, prompting the deadly Israeli assault on Gaza. Our reporter in Israel brings us five ways Israelis have been changed through five months of war.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 07 Mar 2024 - 640 - How the U.S. Presidential Campaign is Viewed Around the World
Our reporters from around the world give perspectives on what the U.S presidential election means for the countries they cover.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 06 Mar 2024 - 639 - Tourism in Europe Recovers Causing Delight and Dismay
During the COVID-19 pandemic, European cities experienced a dramatic drop in tourism. Now that visitors have returned in force, locals have mixed feelings. Many cities rely on tourism money, but throngs of people and the demand for short-term rentals can change the very places people are clamoring to visit. We hear about how Seville, Spain is experiencing that tension.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 05 Mar 2024 - 638 - Why Millions of Palestinians Living in Arab Countries are Stateless
There are an estimated six million Palestinian refugees. Most of them are descendants of families forced to leave their homeland in 1948, during the war surrounding the establishment of Israel. They're scattered around the world and in some of the countries where they've settled, they've been stateless for generations. We go to a Palestinian community in Baghdad, Iraq.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 04 Mar 2024 - 637 - Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken is a much-loved Indian dish, both within the country and around the world. But who can claim they invented it? That question is the subject of a lawsuit. Our reporter tries to get to the bottom of butter chicken's origin and finds out that it is a journey through India's history.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 01 Mar 2024 - 636 - Was the Former President of Georgia Poisoned?
The former Soviet republic of Georgia is seeking membership in the European Union. But that effort may be complicated by treatment of the western-leaning former president who is in jail and in poor health. His supporters say he was poisoned.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 29 Feb 2024 - 635 - An Instagram Influencer Struggling to Show the Positive Side of Life in Gaza
A young Instagram influencer in Gaza built a big following posting feel-good videos during years of hardship. He tried to keep the positivity in his feed after the war between Israel and Hamas started, but was then confronted with tragedy in his life.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 28 Feb 2024 - 634 - Dry Taps in Mexico City and Far Right Rallies in Sao Paulo
Abnormally low rain fall and aging infrastructure cause a severe water shortage in Mexico City. Tens of thousands rally for Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro in Sao Paolo.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 27 Feb 2024 - 633 - Rebuilding Democracy in Poland
During its eight years in power, the far-right Law and Justice Party dismantled democratic institutions in Poland. Now the new government is working to restore those institutions and they're starting with the judiciary.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 26 Feb 2024 - 632 - The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Two Years On
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is marking a grim second anniversary. We hear from Ukrainians who are determined to remain in their homes, and what some Russians say about their country as it enters a third year of waging war on Ukraine.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 23 Feb 2024 - 631 - Facing A Weapons Shortage, Ukraine Builds Its Own
Ukraine is running out of arms. As Russian troops advance and the war grinds on, foreign aid to buy more weapons is stalled. So Ukraine is making its own. NPR's Joanna Kakissis visits the Ukrainians ramping up the manufacture of mortars, howitzers and high-tech defense weapons.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 22 Feb 2024 - 630 - What is the Future of Russian Opposition to Putin?
Alexei Navalny is the latest in a string of critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin to die. So what is the future of Russian opposition? We hear about the challenges Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, will face in taking a leadership role in the opposition. And an interview with Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin, who tried to run against Putin in the upcoming election, but was barred from being on the ballot.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 21 Feb 2024 - 629 - Rising Tensions Between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank
Israel has stepped up security in the occupied West Bank. And with the military focused on Gaza, they're using newly formed security forces made up of Jewish settlers to provide that security. Israeli activists and Palestinians warn that members of those forces want to drive Palestinians off their land. We go to the West Bank city of Hebron to see these new security forces in action.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 20 Feb 2024 - 628 - Surprising Effects of the Middle East Conflict Felt Far Away
We hear two stories of how Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza is being felt in places very far away. In India, thousands of workers are hoping to head to Israel because of a shortage caused by security concerns. And in the UK, people are worried that global supply chains disrupted because of the war, will mean there will be a shortage of tea.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 19 Feb 2024 - 627 - Outspoken Critic of Russia's Leader Dies in Prison
Alexei Navalny, frequent critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, has died in prison according to Russian authorities. Our Moscow correspondent looks at the legacy of a man who fought to free his country from corruption and authoritarianism.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 16 Feb 2024 - 626 - Dire Conditions for Civilians in Gaza and an Uncertain Future for Humanitarian Aid
We'll hear from an U.N. administrator in Gaza about what conditions are like for civilians and what funding cuts, a result of Israel's accusations of UN employees' working with Hamas, will mean for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
And an unlikely connection between a graffiti artist in Dublin and a grieving mother in Gaza.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 15 Feb 2024 - 625 - Ukraine's Train of Love
When Ukrainian soldiers get a day or two off from the frontlines, loved ones will often take the train to nearby cities to see them. Our reporter shows us what love looks like in a time of war.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 14 Feb 2024 - 624 - Portugal's Success Combating its Opioid Crisis
While opioid deaths in the U.S. have soared, Portugal has been able to cut overdose deaths by 80%. We travel there and find that the different outcomes are the result of a different approach.
And while you might be able to picture what Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival looks like in the Samabadrome, on the outskirts of the city a very different celebration takes place.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 13 Feb 2024 - 623 - Rising Mideast Tension Could Force the U.S. Out of Iraq
The war in Gaza is creating tensions across the Middle East. Nowhere more so than Iraq, where Iran-backed militias are attacking US bases and forcing a dangerous confrontation. We hear about it from our correspondent in Baghdad.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 12 Feb 2024 - 622 - Some Gazans More Openly Angry Towards Hamas
Some Palestinians in Gaza express rising anger at Hamas, four months after the militant group attacked Israel, prompting a punishing bombardment.
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NPR Privacy PolicySat, 10 Feb 2024 - 621 - John Cage's composition, 'ASLSP,' 'As Slow As Possible,' Lives Up to its Name
If all goes as planned, the work by the late composer John Cage will take over 600 years to perform. A specially rigged organ in Germany has been performing the piece since 2001, and it recently struck a new chord in the first time in two years.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 08 Feb 2024 - 620 - What Will Gaza Be Like After the War is Over?
We hear from three Palestinians about their hopes and fears of a rebuilt Gaza after the fighting ends. We get perspectives from an architect, a humanitarian and a musician.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 07 Feb 2024 - 619 - Kindergarten Resumes in a War Zone
We hear about a kindergarten in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which has finally resumed, holding classes underground in a metro station to keep students safe from Russian attacks.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 06 Feb 2024 - 618 - A Tour of Gaza's Ancient Sites, Now Lost to War
Among the vast destruction of buildings in Gaza, some historically valuable and irreplaceable sites are now in ruins. Our correspondent visited some of of these places before the war and brings us to them, then and now.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 05 Feb 2024 - 617 - The Phone Line Connecting Gazans to West Bank First Responders
For Gazans in crisis, a West Bank emergency call center is one of the few remaining sources of help. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 02 Feb 2024 - 616 - Are North and South Korea Coming Closer to War?
Tensions and talk of war are escalating between North and South Korea. Our correspondent in Seoul explains why the temperature has increased and he takes us to an island near the maritime border between North and South Korea that has seen clashes in the past.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 01 Feb 2024 - 615 - Can One Small Nation Be the Key to a Pause to the Fighting in Gaza?
The small Gulf nation of Qatar recently announced a framework for a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in Gaza. We sit down with the Prime Minister of Qatar to hear how soon a deal could be reached and what impact the recent killing of U.S. servicemembers has had on the negotiations.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 31 Jan 2024 - 614 - What it's Like to Be in a Russian Missile Attack
Russia launches hundreds of missiles at Ukraine every month. We hear the story of one such attack, that destroyed a well-known hotel and changed the life of one young woman.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 30 Jan 2024 - 613 - Israeli and Palestinian Families Use Radio to Send Messages to Hostages and Prisoners
A source of anguish for both Israeli and Palestinian families in nearly four months of the Gaza war, is the large number of hostages and prisoners taken by each side. Thousands of family members in the dark about the fate of their loved ones. So they're trying to reach them through Israeli and Palestinian radio.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 29 Jan 2024 - 612 - What's the Recent Hype Behind Korean Fine Dining?
After the rise of K-pop and K-drama, Korean haute cuisine is also going global. We hear that it's the result of an evolution of the food, creative chefs and a touch of crafty support from the government.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 26 Jan 2024 - 611 - Anti-War Movement in Israel Includes Mothers of Israeli Soldiers
There is a small but growing anti-war movement in Israel and it includes mothers of those serving in the Israeli military. We hear why they're protesting.
And an American chemist's book about tea provokes a strong reaction in Britain.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 25 Jan 2024 - 610 - How a Pineapple Illustrates Relations Between China and Taiwan
We hear of the saga of the mango pineapple, an exclusive new pineapple cultivar from Taiwan that was allegedly stolen by China. It shows the economic ties between two places that are also adversaries and the incident is prompting questions about how far Beijing will go to coerce Taiwan — and who really owns the food we eat.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 24 Jan 2024 - 609 - The Economic Impact of the War, In Israel And In the West Bank
We look at the economic impacts caused by the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. In Israel, the call-up of military reserves has led to a severe labor shortage. In the West Bank, curtailed economic activity with Israel has taken a toll.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 23 Jan 2024 - 608 - How Life is Transforming in Russian Occupied Ukraine
We talk to a Russia expert who is keeping tabs on what is going on in the roughly 18% of Ukraine that Russia now controls. He says that an "administrative occupation" seeks to incorporate the people that live in those areas into Russian politics and culture. And that with U.S. and Western aid for Ukraine in doubt, there is a chance these areas could be lost for good.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 22 Jan 2024 - 607 - Can Berlin's legendary nightclubs survive?
Berlin's iconic nightclubs are a cultural institution. But they face dwindling revenue due to decreased tourism and strained relationships with their gentrifying neighborhoods.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 10 Nov 2023 - 606 - Will a Controversial Temple in India Become a Political Flashpoint?
In Northern India, Prime Minister Modi consecrates a temple to the Hindu god Ram. The event is meant to draw support ahead of spring elections, but it also highlights the growing rift between Hindu nationalists and Muslim communities.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 19 Jan 2024 - 605 - A Vital Ukrainian Port Survives Despite Russian Attacks
Grain export is a vital part of the Ukrainian economy and Russian attacks and threats on ports have come close to shutting it down. We go to one Ukrainian port, barely used before the war, which has now become crucial.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 18 Jan 2024 - 604 - Has the Israeli Military Made Progress in Its Goal of Destroying Hamas?
It has been over one hundred days since the war between Israel and Hamas began with an attack on Israel October 7th, killing over 1,200 with more than two hundred Israelis taken hostage. Israel responded with a ground, air and sea offensive on Gaza that has killed thousands and displaced many more. Israel has vowed to eliminate Hamas. We investigate whether, after a hundred days, Israel is any closer to that goal.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 17 Jan 2024 - 603 - A Pivotal Election in Taiwan and a Guatemala Inauguration that Almost Didn't Happen
Taiwan held a close and closely watched election for president that has implications for the self-ruled island's relationship with China, which claims Taiwan as it's own.
And Guatemala swore in a new president, the anti-corruption campaigner Bernardo Arevalo. But opponents tried to prevent the transfer of power up to the last minute.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 16 Jan 2024 - 602 - Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask
Ghana began encouraging people of African descent from around the world to move to the country in 2019, calling it the "Year of Return". They even created settlements for the people who took them up on the offer, giving out free land. But our correspondent talks to locals who say their farm land was stolen to give to foreigners.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 05 Jan 2024 - 601 - Hope for River Dolphins in Pakistan
In Pakistan, a dolphin species that's lived in the Indus River for millions of years was facing near-extinction. Now, thanks to the help of nearby fisher-people, the dolphin is making a fragile recovery.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 15 Jan 2024 - 600 - The U.S. and U.K attack targets in Yemen: What It Means for Global Shipping
The series of strikes in Yemen were against the Houthis, an Iran-backed military group, that had been attacking military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, in what they said was retaliation for Israel's war in Gaza. We hear from our national security correspondent and a international trade expert on the strikes and their economic implications.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 12 Jan 2024 - 599 - How People in China View Taiwan's Election
Taiwan elects a president this weekend and while the government in China believes Taiwan should be under its control, we hear that people in China hold a variety of views about the island next door.
And the story of a Palestinian artist in Gaza who continues to make art amid destruction and displacement.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 11 Jan 2024 - 598 - Why Truck Drivers in Poland are Blocking Goods Going Into Ukraine
Poland has been one of Ukraine's strongest allies in its fight against Russia. But the two countries are now in a border dispute over trucking. Polish truckers are blocking thousands of Ukrainian trucks waiting to return home. We go to the border and talk to truckers on both sides of the dispute.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 10 Jan 2024 - 597 - China's Influence on Taiwan's Politics and Taiwan's Influence on Chinese Pop Culture
Taiwan has an important election coming up and we hear that relations with China is one of the main things on the minds of many voters. And though China is much bigger and more powerful than Taiwan, the island does wield influence in China when it comes to pop culture.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 09 Jan 2024 - 596 - Why Are Soldiers From Nepal Joining Russia's Fight In Ukraine?
Hundreds of Nepalese have travelled to Russia to join the army. They've been lured by the promise of employment and Russian citizenship. Some say they were told they wouldn't be doing risky jobs, but once they arrive they say they were sent to the front line to fight in Ukraine. Reporter Shalu Yadav went to Nepal and spoke to families of those who died fighting in Ukraine.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 08 Jan 2024 - 594 - When Will the War in Gaza End?
Israel's Prime Minister has vowed to fight until the "definitive victory over Hamas". But what is actually achievable? Our correspondent in Tel Aviv examines what it will take for Israel to declare mission accomplished in Gaza, and end the war.
And Uber is trying to win over cab drivers in London, who have resisted the company for years. We talk to cabbies to see if they might succeed.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 04 Jan 2024 - 593 - Chinese Storytellers Find Freedom in New York City
Inside China, the state is cracking down queer and feminist groups... so some are staging their own events in New York City. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org. And you can donate to your local NPR member station by going tostations.npr.org
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 03 Jan 2024 - 592 - Roman Temples Revealed in Turkey and Greece Seeks Return of Elgin Marbles
Greece says Britain should return sculptures taken from the Acropolis and a Turkish archeological dig uncovers Roman churches, temples, and canals.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 02 Jan 2024 - 591 - Portraying Africa's Beauty and Challenges Through Music and Art
Two stories about Africa's art and music. We hear from a rapper who raises awareness of the war in Sudan. And attend an influential art festival in Lagos.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 01 Jan 2024 - 590 - Accusations of Betrayal in One Ukrainian Village
A Ukrainian village with divided loyalties reels from both the loss of life following a missile attack and the loss of trust in their community.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 29 Dec 2023 - 589 - A Rare Look Inside Nicaragua
NPR's Eyder Peralta brings exclusive reporting from Nicaragua, which has become one of the most authoritarian countries in the Western Hemisphere, and bars foreign journalists.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 28 Dec 2023 - 588 - Russia's Battle With Western Culture Is No Match For Barbie
Hollywood left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. However, improbably, Barbie was a huge hit in the country. Our correspondent in Moscow examines the phenomenon.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 27 Dec 2023 - 587 - Making Babies... Baby Glaciers, that is
Surviving climate threats demands adaptation. In Bangladesh, an engineer and a housewife improvised their own early warning system for historic floods. And villagers in Pakistan are revisiting an old tradition of growing their own glaciers.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 26 Dec 2023 - 586 - Building a New Castle the 13th Century Way
We visit Guedelon Castle in Burgundy, France. A 26 year-old building project, dedicated to training workers in medieval construction techniques and teaching visitors about history.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 25 Dec 2023 - 585 - Germany's China Dependence and Dilemma
German economists and politicians have warned German companies to not rely so heavily on Chinese businesses, advocating "de-risking". We go to Germany's industrial heartland where business leaders have found that advice hard to follow.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 22 Dec 2023 - 584 - What Raw Fish Tells Us About the Ukrainian Economy
Ukraine is been at war for nearly 22 months, with airports closed and many sea ports blockaded. Yet NPR's Nathan Rott has found sushi in the country is widely available. And, he says, that says something about the supply chain and the resilience of the Ukrainian economy.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 21 Dec 2023 - 583 - The U.S. Relationship With Israel
U.S. officals have been increasingly public in their appeals to Israel to limit casualties in Gaza, but so far nothing has changed. So what does this say about the relationship between the U.S. and Israel now? We hear from a retired diplomat with long experience in the region.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWed, 20 Dec 2023 - 582 - Ukraine isn't the only country partially occupied by Russia
Even as Ukraine continues to battle Russia, funding from the West is in doubt. We hear from some Ukrainians who are nervous about the funding.
And the former Soviet state of Georgia has been partially occupied by Russia since 2008. We hear about Georgia's delicate balance between Russia and the West.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTue, 19 Dec 2023 - 581 - Why is the Mood in China Changing?
China is at an inflection point. The country that enjoyed decades of growth, confident that the future was bright, has experienced a shift in the vibes. Our correspondent in Beijing illustrates what this looks like by bringing us stories from 4 people living in China today.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMon, 18 Dec 2023 - 580 - Some Convicted Russian Prisoners, Who Fought In Ukraine, Are Now Free
A government program in Russia offers pardons to prisoners convicted of serious crime who agree to fight in Ukraine, if they survive. The policy has serious consequences for victims of crimes and their families. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFri, 15 Dec 2023 - 579 - Rising Popularity of Hamas in the West Bank
Though Israel's goal in Gaza is to eliminate Hamas as a military threat, there appears to be rising popularity for Hamas among Palestinians in the West Bank. We travel there and hear that many Palestinians don't believe Hamas committed atrocities in the October 7th attack.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThu, 14 Dec 2023 - 578 - Ukraine's Tech Industry Works to Defeat an Enemy and Rebuild an Economy
Nearly two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine is building its tech industry as a part of its war effort and as a means of rebuilding its economy.
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