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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 EditionRwanda and DRC sign draft peace deal
Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a draft peace agreement that’s expected to be signed next week and aims to end the fighting in eastern DRC…
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Kenyan protesters denounce death of blogger in police custody
Protestors battle with police in downtown Nairobi, condemning the death of a 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died more than a week ago while in police…
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Israel-Iran war continues for 5th day as residents flee
Israelis and Iranians spent the day today fleeing or hiding from the back-and-forth bombing between their two countries. Also, a member of the Irish rap group…
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Israel orders Iranians to leave Tehran as it escalates strikes
Israel has ordered Iranians living in Tehran to evacuate as it plans to escalate its attacks in the city that’s home to roughly 10 million people. But for some…
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Israel launches early morning strikes on Iranian military, nuclear and civilian sites
Israel launched an attack on Iran, targeting the country's nuclear program and military leadership. Several Iranian nuclear scientists were killed along with…
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Air India flight crash kills more than 200
A London-bound plane carrying 242 people crashed shortly after taking off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Officials have confirmed that there…
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Duterte dynasty faces judgment day
In the Philippines, an impeachment court convenes on Wednesday against Sara Duterte, the current vice president and daughter of former President Rodrigo…
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Shock and grief in the Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday after mass shooting
In Austria, a mass shooting took place at a secondary school in the city of Graz. Nine students were killed, and 12 people were injured. The primary suspect is…
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Iran truck drivers strike for better pay and benefits
Since early June, Iranian truck drivers have been protesting for better pay and benefits. The action has seen drivers park their vehicles and refuse cargo…
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Israeli PM confirms his government is arming groups in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms an allegation by lawmaker Avigdor Liberman that Israel is arming criminal groups in Gaza. Also, wildcard…
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Trump and Xi agree during phone call to meet in-person
US President Donald Trump described his 90-minute conversation today with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping as "very good." The call comes as Washington and Beijing…
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US firm Boston Consulting Group quits Gaza relief initiative
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a US-based firm that helped design and manage an aid initiative to deliver food to Palestinians in Gaza in areas controlled…
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US to reduce number of military bases in Syria
The US is planning to scale down its military presence in Syria from eight bases to one. We also take a look back at survivors of chemical attacks conducted by…
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Russia and Ukraine pursue peace talks in Turkey as they exchange airstrikes
Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul, Turkey, today for peace talks as both sides continued to conduct airstrikes. The delegations agreed to a…
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The White House says it's working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza
The White House says it's working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza and that Israel has agreed to the proposal. Hamas is reportedly reviewing the offer, which would…
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Poland votes this weekend in election seen as test for democracy
Poland’s presidential election this weekend is more than just a vote — it’s a pivotal moment for the country’s democracy. At stake is the future direction of…
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Concerns grow over suspicious candidates in Mexico's 1st judicial election
Mexico is set to become the first country in the world where every single judge is elected by popular vote. But as the country prepares for its first…
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Russia captures 4 Ukrainian villages amid intense bombing campaign
Russia's military captured four Ukrainian border villages in the Sumy region of Ukraine on Tuesday. It follows an intense bombing campaign of Ukraine's cities…
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Memorial Day special
This year marks a half-century since the end of the Vietnam War. A well-known memorial in Washington, DC, pays tribute to the US service members who lost their…
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Federal judge blocks attempt to ban foreign students from Harvard
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. Also, five years after the…
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Germany signals shift in defense policy by stationing troops in Lithuania
Germany is deploying 5,000 troops to Lithuania, marking the first such permanent deployment to another country since the end of World War II. Also, immigration…
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Officials unmask a Chinese spy ring in Turkey
Turkish officials say they've caught Chinese intelligence using fake cell phone towers to eavesdrop on Uyghurs and the Turkish government. Also, Spain uses a…
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El Salvador detains lawyer and human rights defender
Police in El Salvador have arrested Ruth López, a prominent human rights defender who headed the anti-corruption unit at the rights group Cristosal. Also…
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As displaced Syrians return, one photographer rediscovers his country
Displaced Syrians are returning to their homes following years of civil war. One photographer, Alaa Hassan, who was 25 years old when the uprisings against…
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US and UAE ink deal to build world's largest data center for AI
The United Arab Emirates is set to become home to the largest artificial intelligence campus outside of the US. The deal was struck in a meeting Thursday…
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Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Russian and Ukrainian officials are meeting on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss a potential end to the war for the first time in more than three years…
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A new hope for Syria
President Trump's announcement that US sanctions on Syria would be lifted was met with elation by Syrians, but the country still has a long way to go to…
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Trump kicks off Middle East visit with talk of a 'golden age'
As President Donald Trump heads to the Middle East, a look at how the countries he plans to visit are trying to position themselves. Also, the Kurdistan…
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Israeli-American hostage in Gaza released following direct negotiations between the US and Hamas
Hamas has released the last living American hostage that was held captive in Gaza. That comes days before President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the…
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Peru calls Pope Leo XIV the 'Peruvian pope'
Pope Leo XIV gave his first mass as pontiff today and is being celebrated across the globe, including in Peru, where he carried out decades of missionary work…
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Vatican selects new pope to lead the Catholic Church
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope. The 69-year-old is from Chicago, Illinois, and will be known as Pope Leo…
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Tensions rise as India launches airstrikes on Pakistan
Indian jets launch airstrikes on nine sites inside Pakistan in retaliation for a militant group's attack on mostly Indian tourists in Indian-administered…
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Pope Francis' legacy will be part of whoever becomes the next pope
More than a hundred Catholic cardinals from 70 different countries will convene for a secretive conclave on Wednesday to select a new pope. It's not clear who…
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Israel approves new military plan to ‘occupy’ Gaza indefinitely
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a new military offensive designed to “capture” Gaza and hold it indefinitely. The plan would relocate many of Gaza’s 2…
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The suburbs of Damascus on edge after clashes
Clashes have broken out this week in Syria between government security forces and militias inside Syria's Druze community. Israel launched airstrikes in Syria…
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Pope Francis' legacy of fighting church corruption
The work to choose a new pope begins next week with the secretive Papal Conclave. One of Pope Francis' lingering legacies that will need to be addressed: the…
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Vietnam celebrates 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon
Fifty years ago on Wednesday the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. Most Americans think of that war as one of the longest and most unpopular…
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Liberal Party's victory in Canada's federal election marks a shift
In Canada, election results mark a reversal of political fortunes. The Liberal Party's victory in Monday's federal election follows a long slump in popularity…
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Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal causes chaos
A major power outage struck Spain and Portugal on Monday, shutting down transit and causing major gridlock in both countries. The two governments met to…
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India suspends water sharing agreement with Pakistan
India has suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty, a major water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, following a recent attack in…
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Qatar brokers talks between DRC, Rwanda and M23 rebel group
Qatar has brokered talks between the government of Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group, which is backed by Rwanda, to agree to common terms…
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Canadians to vote for new PM early next week
Canadians will head to the polls on Monday to vote for a new prime minister. The country is expecting a large turnout, with more than 7 million people already…
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Some look to Africa for potential next pope
As questions emerge over the succession of Pope Francis, some are looking to Africa, where the Catholic Church has seen the most growth of any region in recent…
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Pope Francis passes away at the age of 88
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Also, the Israeli military says an “operational misunderstanding” led to the killing of 15 unarmed…
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Xi Jinping wraps up his Southeast Asian charm offensive
Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up a tour this week of Southeast Asia where he has been selling the idea of China as a force for economic stability…
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A painful anniversary puts renewed focus on Haiti's demands for reparations from France
As Haiti celebrates 200 years of independence from France, Thursday marks a particularly fraught anniversary. On April 17, 1825, Haiti and France signed the…
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A US federal court in Denver finds a Gambian guilty of torture in The Gambia
A federal court in Denver has found a former member of Gambia’s military guilty of torturing five people accused of involvement in a failed coup against the…
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Sudan's 2-year descent into chaos
Tuesday marks two years since civil war broke out in Sudan. Fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created an immense…
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Iran and the US agree to meet again on nuclear program
This past weekend, Iran and the US held their first round of talks about Iran's nuclear program. Both sides described the talks as "positive" and…
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Spain's prime minister becomes accidental Europe envoy to China
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez becomes the de facto trade representative for much of Europe, on a visit to China. And white storks arrive in Europe every…
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Russia and the US carry out a prisoner swap
The US and Russia carried out a prisoner swap earlier today, resulting in the release of US citizen Ksenia Karelina. Also, hippos in the Democratic Republic of…
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Trump pauses sweeping new tariffs
President Donald Trump has paused his sweeping new tariffs, with one exception: those levied on China. Beijing is retaliating by hitting US goods back. How…
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Palestinian Red Crescent demands international investigation into killing of rescue workers
The Palestinian Red Crescent is demanding an international investigation into the Israeli attack last month on a convoy of ambulances and emergency workers in…
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US tariffs on much of the globe expected to hit Cambodia’s economy especially hard
Heavy US tariffs against much of the world will kick in on Tuesday at midnight. Few will be hit has hard as Cambodia — where nearly a third of the country’s…
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In a unanimous court decision, South Korea's president is ousted
South Korea's Constitutional Court unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol from office. This after months of deliberation following Yoon's…
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Trump's sweeping tariffs undermine decades-old global trade system
Sweeping new tariffs on imports to the US amount to a tectonic shift in trade policy, one that critics say undermines norms around globalization that delivered…
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An ominous déjà vu as Israel expands military operations in Gaza
The ceasefire which had halted fighting between Israel and Hamas for two months seems long ago and far away. On Wednesday, Israel announced a major expansion…
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Aid in Myanmar faces a tough road ahead
As Myanmar ramps up its response to the earthquake that struck last week, those efforts are being complicated by the country's civil war. The military…
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Myanmar military is bombing civilians in quake zone
In Myanmar, the official death toll continues to climb three days after a devastating earthquake, but still reflects only a fraction of the number of deaths…
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Massive earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand today, killing dozens of people in both countries. Also, former US ambassador to China Nicholas…