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PRI’s The World: Latest Edition
Each weekday, host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories in an hour of radio that reminds us just how small our planet really is. The World is heard on over 300 stations across North America.
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PRI’s The World: Latest EditionFormer South Korean president sentenced to life in prison
A court in Seoul sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison today for his brief martial law decree in 2024. Also, a look at…
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Belarusian opposition leader attends rights summit, discusses fighting from abroad
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is among the leading pro-democracy figures attending the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy this week and discusses the…
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Jesse Jackson, who globalized the US civil rights movement, dies at 84
The American civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson, died today at the age of 84. His advisor James Zogby, who traveled with him throughout the Middle East…
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Marco Rubio addresses Munich Security Conference with new tone from US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio got a standing ovation when he spoke at the Munich Security Conference after his address fell short of the hardline populism…
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Munich Security Conference kicks off amid strained transatlantic ties
World leaders and diplomats from roughly 120 countries gather in Germany for the Munich Security Conference, where strained transatlantic ties have taken…
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Bangladeshis head to the polls in consequential elections
A look at where the youth stand as Bangladeshis head to the polls in one of the most consequential elections in the country's history. Also, a new South…
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Indonesia to send peacekeeping force to Gaza
Indonesia’s army chief of staff said this week that his country is preparing to send up to 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of the international stabilization…
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Mexico sends aid to Cuba while navigating US pressure
Mexico is sending two navy ships packed with humanitarian aid to Cuba as the island nation struggles with severe fuel shortages. Also, on Sunday, the Israeli…
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Jimmy Lai, fierce critic of Beijing, receives 20-year sentence
Hong Kong authorities today sentenced pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years behind bars. And the Milan Cortina Olympics are the first to feature a ban…
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US and Iranian officials meet in Oman for talks
Officials from the US and Iran met today in the Persian Gulf country of Oman for talks. Also, newly released Epstein files are fueling political crises…
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Last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty expires
The last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, New START, expires today, leaving the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals without legal limits on…
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Venezuela amnesty law raises hopes, but doubts still linger
A month after US forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, some signs of change have emerged. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has proposed a…
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Ukrainian soldiers share challenges as Russia continues attacks
Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine included hundreds of drones and a record 32 ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, troops on the front line say conscripts…
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Rafah crossing opens but only small numbers of people are being allowed through
The Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt is now open, after being closed for nearly two years. But only small numbers of people are being allowed through…
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British PM Starmer 'resets relations' with China despite criticism
Keir Starmer is in China this week, marking the first time a British prime minister has visited the country in eight years. UK–China ties have been under…
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Cuba has only 2-3 weeks of oil supplies left
Cuba could deplete its oil supply in as little as 15 to 20 days, according to the data company Kpler, and residents are worried about what might come next…
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The latest on Trump's 'Board of Peace'
It began as part of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement to stop the war in Gaza. But the "Board of Peace," a brainchild of US President Trump, has morphed into…
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India and EU strike behemoth free trade deal
India and the European Union have signed a massive trade deal that will account for a quarter of the world's GDP. This follows another deal struck by the EU…
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Stunning purge of China’s military
Analysts are calling it China’s biggest military purge in roughly half a century: President Xi Jinping has placed his second-in-command, China's top general…
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Syrians in Turkey are trying to decide whether to stay or go
About half a million Syrians living in Turkey have returned to Syria — just one in five. Although aid groups estimate many more will follow, it's a difficult…
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In Iran, grieving comes with punishment
In Iran, some families are still searching morgues for their loved ones. Among those who have found them, some say they have been intimidated and threatened by…
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US immigration sees radical policy shifts in first year of Trump’s term
The US immigration system sees one of the most radical policy shifts during US President Donald Trump's second term. Also, testimonies from Iranians fleeing…
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Venezuelans grapple with a collapsing economy
Venezuela is facing soaring prices, shrinking wages and a middle class that has largely vanished. Also, London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the British capital is one…
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Anxiety spreads in Denmark amid US demands to take over Greenland
President Donald Trump keeps insisting that the US "needs" to take over Greenland, which is controlled by Denmark. Protests in both Denmark and Greenland have…
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Unofficial results show reelection of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
With votes tallied from about 50% of polling places, incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is projected to win reelection in Uganda. Also, Indian authorities…
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Residents of Kyiv endure relentless winter amid Ukraine war
As bitter cold descends on Ukraine, so has a fresh barrage of Russian drone and missile strikes. Recent attacks on transformer substations and power plants…
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Greenland’s prime minister says the territory is ‘not for sale’
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance today at the White House today for talks. Also, a discussion about what the…
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Protests continue in Iran as nation remains under communications blackout
Iranian state TV has aired new footage showing piles of black body bags it says hold demonstrators killed during protests. Some footage of the protests has…
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Protests escalate in Iran with little information getting in or out
Protests in Iran have turned deadly, with hundreds feared shot and killed. The government has shut all communications with the outside world, making it…
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Europe on edge amid US strikes in Venezuela and Greenland threats
EU leaders are responding cautiously, with some notable exceptions, following US strikes on Venezuela and threats to take over Greenland. Also, the Iranian…
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Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's new interim president?
We take a look at the life and politics of Delcy Rodríguez, who spent years as part of deposed President Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle, and is now Venezuela’s…
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Greenlanders react to US threats to take over their territory
The White House has renewed its rhetoric on acquiring Greenland. We hear how the news is being received by people who live there. Also, a discussion about the…
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Crackdowns in Venezuela amid power transition
Militias are patrolling the streets of Venezuela and independent journalists have been detained. It’s all part of a crackdown signaling the country’s…
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Venezuelans brace for an uncertain future after Maduro's removal
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now in US custody, facing drug-related charges — but inside Venezuela, the fallout is just beginning. In…
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A special look at China
In this holiday special, The World takes you to China. We visit Shenzhen, which has become the most thriving megacity in the world — without the air pollution…
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A New Year’s special celebrating The World’s 30th anniversary
It’s been an adventurous three decades for The World and we’re glad to have you with us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. In this special New Year’s show…
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A special show looking back at 2025
As we wrap up the year, The World takes a look back at some of our favorite stories from 2025. We visit coffee raves in Barcelona. Also, a landmark performance…
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Iranians grapple with a weakening currency
Fueled by a cost-of-living crisis and a weakening currency, Iranians are taking to the streets. While the government says it's offering dialogue, the…
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US conducts airstrikes in northwestern Nigeria
The US fired Tomahawk missiles into Nigeria's Sokoto State late last week, claiming to target members of ISIS targeting Christians in the country, but the…
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2025: In Memoriam
This special show takes a look back at some important and influential people who passed away in 2025, leaving behind their legacies. They include Pope Francis…
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A holiday special all about Greenland
In this holiday special, The World visits Greenland. Former Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute B. Egede stated this year, “We do not want to be Danish, we do not…
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A special holiday show all about Greenland
In this holiday special, The World visits Greenland. Former Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute B. Egede stated this year, “We do not want to be Danish, we do not…
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A holiday special full of laughs
In this comedy special, The World takes you around the globe where artists find humor in unconventional places. Chinese-language open mic events become a place…
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Finding the joy of Christmas amid the war in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the Christmas season is being observed even amid war. We hear one story from a Christian ministry leader and Kyiv resident. Also, the Trump…
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Cubans brace for fuel shortages as US tightens oil blockade on Venezuela
The US Coast Guard pursued a third vessel off Venezuela’s coast this weekend. The US oil blockade on Venezuela is also sending shockwaves through Cuba. Also…
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People in Portugal react to citizens' connections to US shootings
This week saw two shootings in the US that made national and international headlines. The suspected gunman and one of the victims were from Portugal. Also…
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EU summit seen as critical for Ukraine’s war effort
European leaders are locked in talks in Brussels over how the EU will fund future support for Ukraine. Also, a Chinese man who documented human rights abuses…
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Relations between the US and European Union remain tense
EU-US relations remain tense after Washington’s new national security strategy slammed the European Union’s migration policies, warning that the bloc risks…
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Service member deaths raise questions about future of US presence in Syria
The killing of two US service members in an attack in Syria over the weekend has raised questions about the future of American forces in the country. Also…
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Australia mourns Hanukkah celebration shooting
Australia's Jewish community is reeling from a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Also, Chile elects José Antonio Kast in its runoff…
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US sanctions Colombians hiring out mercenaries to Sudan
This week, the Trump Administration announced sanctions against Colombians involved in hiring out mercenaries to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group…
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Police in Spain take down white supremacist terror cell
Three men arrested last month in Spain have been accused of plotting an imminent terrorist attack and of belonging to a neo-Nazi terrorist organization known…
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The implications of sperm donors carrying cancer-causing genes
A sperm donor whose genetic material was used to conceive nearly 200 children in at least 14 European countries has discovered he carries a mutation that…
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Iraq sees worst drought in nearly a century
In Iraq, 2025 has been the driest year on record since 1933, with water storage levels dropping dramatically. Politicians blame climate change, but there are…
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Syrians look back on one year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad
Today marks one year since the regime of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in Syria. The World caught up with Syrians to hear their perspectives…
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In China, the future of transportation is here
Some of the auto industry's biggest innovators gathered in Shenzhen earlier this year for the Automotive World China Exhibition. From electric cars to…
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Shenzhen, China, becomes electric car capital of the world
China produces nearly three-quarters of the world’s electric cars, and no city embodies that dominance more than Shenzhen, home to industry giant BYD. Once…
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Multi-lateral military force for Gaza takes shape just outside the enclave
At a large warehouse in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat, dozens of US officials and soldiers — along with counterparts from other nations — are daily…
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Trump formally pardons former Honduran leader
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted last year in a New York courtroom of flooding the US with tons of cocaine. This week, US…
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As US pressure mounts, Venezuela's president cracks down on dissent
As the US ramps up military pressure on Venezuela, the Maduro government is tightening its grip at home. Families of political prisoners describe…