New rule for resettling refugees
If US states and cities want to allow refugees to resettle in their communities, state and local officials have to sign off on it. The new rule stems from an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. On a related note, immigration is a subject that's become more and more prominent in children's books. And Marco Werman picks global musical trends of the past decade. The World is a public...
51m Dec 27, 2019
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The Kremlin cracks down on critics
The Kremlin cracks down on its critics. Meanwhile, in the former Soviet republic of Ukraine, there’s an effort playing out to hold accountable local politicians accused of wrongdoing. And Sandra the orangutan from Argentina was granted nonhuman "person" rights in 2014. Now, she has found a place to enjoy her personhood: the Center for Great Apes in Florida. It took an unprecedented act of inter...
48m Dec 26, 2019
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In Hong Kong, tear gas fills the air
In Hong Kong, clouds of white smoke and tear gas again fill the air as residents experience what they're calling a "white Christmas." Several clashes took place in shopping malls in prime tourist neighborhoods. Host Marco Werman speaks with one of the protest leaders about this latest escalation in the campaign against Hong Kong's government. Also, we'll check in with James Scott at the New So...
48m Dec 25, 2019
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North Korea's 'Christmas gift'
"We'll see what happens," said US President Donald Trump Tuesday when he was asked about North Korea's threats that it's planning a "Christmas gift" for the United States. Experts say the "gift" is likely to be some kind of weapons test. But what are the Trump administration's diplomatic options for dealing with North Korea? Also, some Tanzanian human rights activists and journalists will be sp...
48m Dec 24, 2019
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(Featured) Titan vs. Titan: AI & the race for global supremacy
There’s an epic struggle underway: a challenge to lead the world in artificial intelligence — AI. But this space race for the 21st century doesn’t seem to be getting enough attention from at least one of the world’s superpowers — the United States. In this featured episode from The World's partners at the podcast "Raw Data," futurist Amy Webb tells the story of the world’s leading AI companies,...
26m Dec 24, 2019
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Sentences handed down over Khashoggi murder
In Saudi Arabia, five people were sentenced to death Monday in connection with the murder of the Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. And, US officials say they're ready for an unwelcome "Christmas gift" from North Korea that could come any day now. Plus, we'll hear about several new plant species discovered over the past year. The World is a public media news program that relies on the support o...
48m Dec 23, 2019
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Britain passes Brexit deal
More than three years since the UK voted to exit the European Union in a 2016 referendum, Britain's Parliament has finally voted to approve the Brexit deal. Also, at Thursday's presidential debate, several of the Democratic candidates spoke about China. What were candidates' stances on China and how do they compare with President Donald Trump? And, the people in India-controlled Kashmir have be...
49m Dec 20, 2019
49m
Why this Camembert is good news for cheese lovers
From The World: The Number in the News — Today’s number is four. The fungus used to make Camembert cheese comes from northern France. But an American scientist was able to create the mold, known as Penicillium camemberti, in a lab in Boston. It could have ramifications for cheese makers — and charcuterie boards — worldwide. Our new show, the Number in the News, is a daily flash briefing for you...
3m Dec 20, 2019
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The day after impeachment
US President Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representative Wednesday. Trump's tenure has marked a big shift toward nationalism, a trend that's growing worldwide, like in Great Britain, where Queen Elizabeth delivered a speech Thursday on behalf of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to mark the re-opening of Parliament. But Washington, DC, wasn't in total disharmony, despite t...
47m Dec 19, 2019
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House lawmakers vote to impeach President Donald Trump
The US House of Representatives formally charged President Donald Trump Wednesday with with two articles of impeachment in an historic step. Also, there were fresh protests in India on Wednesday against a controversial new citizenship law. Plus, a visit to London's Gatwick Airport to learn about a sensory room to accommodate families with children with autism.
46m Dec 18, 2019
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House lawmakers debate historic impeachment vote
It's an historic day in Washington. The US House of Representatives is set to take a momentous vote Wednesday on whether to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abusing his office and obstructing a congressional probe. Also, The World's Sarah Birnbaum is also looking at how the impeachment process is being covered, or not covered, across the globe. Also, there were fresh protests in Ind...
47m Dec 18, 2019
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Giving birth in ICE custody
After a 19-year-old Central American woman gave birth in ICE custody in Chula Vista, California, Friday, US officials threatened to deport the mother without her newborn girl. Plus, the profile of an Afghan refugee on the island of Lesbos who started a school in a migrant camp. Greece plans to close the camp and move asylum seekers to the mainland, however. And, don't drink the water if you're ...
49m Dec 17, 2019
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Protest sweep India over citizenship law
A new citizenship and immigration bill supported by India's government is being criticized as going against the constitution envisioned by former prime ministers Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also, next year marks a century since American women gained the right to vote — a movement that began in New Zealand and Australia. And, Arsenal soccer star Mesut Özil took to Twitter to criticize t...
48m Dec 16, 2019
48m
Boris Johnson's landslide victory in Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson won in a landslide in Britain's general election on Thursday, Dec. 12. The polls earlier had given Johnson's Conservative Party an advantage but it wasn't even close and now Brexit appears likely to move forward. And, the US-China trade war might be closer to ending. Officials in Washington and Beijing have confirmed they've reached a preliminary agreement on a trad...
48m Dec 13, 2019
48m
Voters head to the polls in Algeria and the UK
Voters in the United Kingdom and Algeria are holding general elections Thursday. And in Israel, people woke up to learn that they will vote yet again — for the third time in less 12 months — in a national election, now set for early March. In non-election-related news, the "Christmas Book Flood" is about to hit Iceland. It's a tradition when publishers flood the shelves with new releases, setti...
48m Dec 12, 2019
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NAFTA gets an update
In an era of extreme partisanship in Washington DC, Democrats and Republicans cooperated to get a trade deal done updating the North American Free Trade Agreement. US President Donald Trump hailed the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement as "the best and most important trade ever." House speaker Nancy Pelosi said it was "much better than NAFTA." But what about the views from Mexico and Canada? Plus, ...
48m Dec 11, 2019
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The House moves forward with articles of impeachment
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives presented formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump Tuesday. The first article is on abuse of power and the second is on obstruction of Congress. And, 'fly less' is one of the big messages from climate activists in Europe, where the EU is considering measures to limit short-haul flights. But what about the alternatives for travel?...
48m Dec 10, 2019
48m
Ukraine and Russia peace talks begin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Paris on Monday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time at a summit hosted by Germany and France. Plus, the story of Aung San Suu Kyi's testimonies in The Hague this week in support of Myanmar's government. Also, a new generation in Finnish politics has helped make Sanna Marin the new prime minister. At 34, Marin has become ...
48m Dec 09, 2019
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Russia and Ukraine set for peace talks
On Monday, the leaders of Ukraine and Russia are set to meet in Paris for the start of peace talks over the war in eastern Ukraine — we have a preview. And in India, police in Hyderabad took four men accused of rape and murder back to the scene of the crime. The suspects allegedly tried to steal weapons, and police shot the four men dead. Also, Barcelona is one of Europe’s top tourist destinati...
48m Dec 06, 2019
48m
Widespread strikes over pension reform shutdown France
President Emmanuel Macron's promise to reform France's pension system triggered massive protests and strikes around the country Thursday. And, a nationwide measles outbreak has closed businesses and schools in Samoa. Also, the European Union has declared "balsamic" a general term, striking down attempt by vinegar makers in Modena, Italy, to have the label exclusively for themselves.
49m Dec 05, 2019
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How do you define impeachable behavior?
Four constitutional scholars testified Wednesday at the House Judiciary Committee and tried to tackle how to define impeachable behavior as part of the next phase of the impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump. Also, the summit of NATO leaders wrapped up in the United Kingdom with a joint statement and photo op — but the show of unity masks tensions. Also, Native American children in...
48m Dec 04, 2019
48m
Tension between allies as NATO summit begins
All eyes are on NATO as the 70th anniversary summit gets underway in London. We speak with Ambassador Karen Pierce, the UK's representative to the United Nations, about the tension that's opened up between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. Also, Trump is making additional international headlines while in London by threatening new tariffs against Argentinian and Bra...
47m Dec 03, 2019
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London knife attack enters the political debate
48m Dec 02, 2019
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Iraqi prime minister to resign
48m Nov 29, 2019
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Trump signs Hong Kong human rights act
49m Nov 28, 2019
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Veterans recall Thanksgiving deployments
47m Nov 27, 2019
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UN climate report paints a bleak picture
47m Nov 26, 2019
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Is US military discipline in jeopardy?
47m Nov 25, 2019
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US security assistance to Ukraine
46m Nov 22, 2019
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Impeachment inquiry witness: 'Stop spreading conspiracies about Ukraine'
47m Nov 21, 2019
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Impeachment bombshells
45m Nov 20, 2019
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US sides with Israel on settlements
46m Nov 19, 2019
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Protests over fuel prices sweep Iran
48m Nov 18, 2019
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Ousted ambassador testifies publicly
48m Nov 15, 2019
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Hong Kong simmers as schools close
49m Nov 14, 2019
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A new public phase for the impeachment inquiry
48m Nov 13, 2019
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The Supreme Court hears DACA case
48m Nov 12, 2019
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Violence leaves scar on Hong Kong protests
47m Nov 11, 2019
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Lawmakers release new transcripts from impeachment inquiry
46m Nov 08, 2019
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Former Twitter employees charged with spying
47m Nov 07, 2019
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A wave of anti-government protests in Iraq
47m Nov 06, 2019
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Family of US-Mexico citizens killed in attack
47m Nov 05, 2019
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Transcripts of testimony released in impeachment inquiry
47m Nov 04, 2019
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How can the US secure its 2020 elections?
47m Nov 01, 2019
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US House takes next step in impeachment inquiry
46m Oct 31, 2019
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Boris Johnson gambles on a new election
46m Oct 30, 2019
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White House official who heard Trump's Ukraine call testifies
46m Oct 29, 2019
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What comes after the Baghdadi raid?
46m Oct 28, 2019
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(Featured) Things That Go Boom: How a Washington Post journalist ended up in a notorious Iranian prison
29m Oct 28, 2019
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More testimony and growing challenges for President Trump
47m Oct 25, 2019
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