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State of the World from NPR
State of the World from NPR
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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day.... more

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Episodes

How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children

The city of Kherson in southern Ukraine is a key objective for Russia. Its military shells the city's neighborhoods daily... more

14 Jan 2025 · 10 minutes
The Power Struggle Among Palestinian Groups in the West Bank

There is a fight for power happening among Palestinian groups in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Authority, which governs... more

13 Jan 2025 · 5 minutes
"We Call Ourselves the Combat Witches."

Women from a Kyiv suburb create an all-female volunteer air defense unit. They say it's helped them deal with the... more

10 Jan 2025 · 6 minutes
What it is Like to Live and Report in Gaza

Israel has prevented international journalists from entering Gaza, which means getting information from the territory is difficult. NPR has relied... more

09 Jan 2025 · 8 minutes
Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea?

Authorities in South Korea are continuing to try to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failed... more

08 Jan 2025 · 5 minutes
The Significance of Bread Lines in Syria

Weeks ago, a new interim government in Syria was formed in the wake of the regime of Bashar al-Assad being... more

07 Jan 2025 · 5 minutes
The Epicenter of the COVID Outbreak Five Years Later

We go to the city were there the COVID-19 global pandemic started five years ago, Wuhan, China. We find that... more

06 Jan 2025 · 7 minutes
Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites

Part of a Crusader castle collapsed. An 18th century minaret toppled. Church mosaics burned. Israeli airstrikes have damaged priceless antiquities... more

03 Jan 2025 · 7 minutes
In the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan (Encore)

Fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group have displaced some 12 million people in one of Africa's biggest... more

02 Jan 2025 · 7 minutes
Why So Many Birthdays on This Particular Day?

For most western countries January first is a holiday. In Afghanistan and Pakistan it is the date of many, many... more

01 Jan 2025 · 6 minutes
State of the World from NPR
How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children
State of the World from NPR
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