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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 EditionSouth Korea battles nation’s largest-ever wildfires
South Korea is fighting the largest forest fires in the country's history. Emergency crews and volunteers in the dry and windy southeast region are working to…
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Protests in Gaza against war and Hamas
Hundreds of Palestinians in northern Gaza held spontaneous protests against Hamas and called for an end to the war. Also, for decades, Europe has leaned on the…
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Gangs seize roads into Haiti’s capital
Increasingly brazen armed gangs are taking control of most of the roads leading into and out of Port-au-Prince, as control slips away from Haitian police and…
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Millions of Turkish voters take part in symbolic primary for jailed candidate
A presidential primary organized by the party of jailed Istanbul mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, galvanizes millions of voters across Turkey. Also, Costa Ricans are…
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Heathrow airport shuts down after fire causes blackout
Heathrow, one of the world's largest airports, has shut down after a fire broke out Thursday night at an electric substation, effectively knocking out the…
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Duterte's imprisonment kindles hope for justice
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested last week by the International Criminal Court. That makes him the ICC's highest-profile…
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In morning raid, Turkish police arrest prominent Erdoğan rival
In Turkey, a political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been detained. The mayor of Istanbul was arrested during a raid on his home, and accused of…
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Airstrikes in Gaza signal an end to Hamas-Israel ceasefire
Israel launched a series of attacks in Gaza overnight. Palestinian health officials say more than 400 people were killed in the strikes, one of the highest…
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North Macedonia nightclub fire kills more than 50
A nightclub in North Macedonia caught fire over the weekend, killing 59 people and injuring more than 150 more. Authorities have arrested suspects implicated…
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Market volatility sends gold prices skyrocketing
The price of one ounce of gold has hit a new record: $3,000. This comes as the stock market faces a lot of volatility amid international trade wars and…
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Catholics in Argentina pray for pope’s health and a papal visit
Many Catholics in Argentina are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery — and hoping that he will finally come back his home country on a papal visit. Also…
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US halts Venezuela’s oil lifeline
The Trump administration has revoked Chevron's license to pump oil in Venezuela, accusing its president of not making progress on electoral reforms. In…
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Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks in Saudi Arabia
Following eight hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia today, the US and Ukraine say that Kyiv will accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. Washington also…
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Violence erupts in Syria’s coastal region
Approximately a thousand people are estimated to have been killed in Syria's coastal region after violence that followed an attack on government forces last…
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Russian reaction to Trump-Ukraine policy
Russian state television used to portray the US as the Kremlin's biggest adversary. But since President Donald Trump's return to the White House…
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The changing dynamic between Russia and Syria
Syria's new government is reportedly working with Russia as it rebuilds. It's a surprising turn of events because Russia formerly allied itself with the Assad…
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Long-cherished US-Canada friendship under pressure
Cooperation, respect and strategic interdependence have long characterized the US-Canada relationship. Now, in a matter of weeks, that mutual friendliness has…
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China's reaction to US tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China. China's response came fast, during a…
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Ukrainians supportive of Zelenskyy following White House clash
Ukrainians are showing support to their president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a deterioration of diplomacy at the White House on Friday. And Mexico argues…
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Oval Office meeting between US and Ukraine cut short after heated argument
President Donald Trump met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, who was set sign a deal allowing the US access to rare earth…
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Second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal remains uncertain
Although Israeli leaders say they’re sending a negotiating team to Cairo, Egypt, both Israel and Hamas are wary about the second phase of a ceasefire deal. The…
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US and Ukraine secure mineral deal
The US and Ukraine are planning to work together to develop Ukraine's mineral, oil and gas resources. Also, the Israeli military has conducted strikes in…
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US sides with Russia in historic UNGA vote on Ukraine
With a new administration at the helm, the US voted yesterday against a UNGA resolution blaming Russia for the war in Ukraine. Also, hundreds of Syrians from…
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Global leaders gather in Ukraine to show support on third anniversary of invasion
Leaders from around the world are visiting Kyiv to mark three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Also, Israeli troops have sent tanks into…
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Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the US slashed
The earthquake in Haiti in 2010 devastated the island and renewed Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants to the United States. Those protections…
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The remains of 4 hostages are returned to Israel in latest ceasefire trade
Hamas and Israel continued their prisoner-for-hostage exchanges as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza, but on Thursday, the hostages released to Israel were…
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Brazil's Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been charged for alleged involvement in a coup plot following his 2022 election defeat. The allegations include…
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US and Russia pursue peace talks in Riyadh without Ukraine at the table
The US and Russia met on Tuesday for the first time in Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations on the future of Ukraine. The two sides agreed to set up teams that…
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Special: Focus on Ukraine
European leaders and Trump administration officials are attending the Munich Security Summit over the weekend. We'll have the latest on what was discussed, and…
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Lebanon is at a crossroads 20 years after their prime minister was assassinated
Rafik Hariri was a charismatic Lebanese prime minister who oversaw an era of relative economic and political stability until his assassination. Amal Mudallali…
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Trump's action on Ukraine leave Europe flat-footed
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have signaled a dramatic shift in the US approach to Russia, Ukraine, and the NATO alliance. Where…
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RSF in Sudan reported to have stormed refugee camp
The civil war in Sudan has been raging for nearly two years and has displaced an estimated 12 million people. Now, there are reports that the breakaway…
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Trump meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah amid Gaza forced removal plan
US President Donald Trump meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House as Trump's plan to forcibly remove Palestinians in Gaza to Jordan and Egypt…
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Paris summit focuses on groundbreaking impact of AI
An AI summit in Paris brings together world leaders, scientists and tech executives to discuss the groundbreaking impact of artificial intelligence, with EU…
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Rising crime and insecurity on Ecuadorian voters' minds
Voters in Ecuador will head to the polls for general elections this weekend. The next president will face the enormous task of dismantling well-funded and…
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Special envoy for LGBTQ rights under Biden says Trump administration will set back clock decades
Advancing the human rights of LGBTQ people around the world was part of the Biden administration's policy agenda. The point person for that effort was Jessica…
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How controversial comments from the US president could affect ongoing ceasefire negotiations
Negotiations for the phase two of the ceasefire deal for Gaza are underway. The vision for this phase has been for Hamas and Israel to work out details…
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Washington challenges Beijing's ties to Latin America
Panama has become the first Latin American nation to pull out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It’s also weighing whether to cancel its contract with the…
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US tariffs against Mexico delayed as Canada prepares to respond in kind
Claudia Sheinbaum was able to postpone tariffs from the US for a month. In the meantime, Canada's Justin Trudeau has promised to impose tariffs of his own…
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Ahmad al-Sharaa takes over as Syria’s transitional president
Syria’s de-facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa was declared the country’s transitional president on Wednesday. The former rebel leader addressed Syrians directly…
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Argentina reverses law criminalizing femicide
Argentina’s president reverses a law that established femicide as a crime. Also, a new report shows that the majority of young people in the UK would prefer to…
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Stampede kills dozens in India at world's largest religious gathering
A deadly stampede interrupts celebrations at a Hindu festival in northern India, leaving dozens of people dead. Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest religious…
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Mexico's ambitious plan to receive deportees from the US
Mexico has started constructing giant tent shelters in border towns where people deported by the US can get food, temporary housing, medical care and free bus…
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80 years since Auschwitz liberation
Royalty, heads of state and dignitaries from more than 50 countries gathered in southern Poland today to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of…
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People in Gaza return to what is left of their homes
In the days since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect, people in Gaza have begun returning to the neighborhoods they'd fled — only to find…
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Syria looks to reform economically in post-Assad era
Syria's economy under the previous government was tightly managed by former President Bashar al-Assad, his family and close associates. But now, Syria's new…
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What Trump's foreign policy picks say about the war in Ukraine
On the campaign trail, US President Donald Trump promised to end wars, worldwide, starting in Ukraine. As his administration's Cabinet takes shape, we'll look…
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Israel conducts raid in the West Bank city of Jenin
Israel's military is conducting raids in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. Israel is seeking to flush out armed Palestinian factions in the area. This…
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Donald Trump inaugurated as 47th US president
President Donald Trump laid out foreign policy promises, goals and predictions during his swearing-in ceremony as he assumes another term in office. Also, the…
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Israel's Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel's security Cabinet has okayed a ceasefire deal with Hamas. But some members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet have threatened to resign and…
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Palestinians and Israelis react to potential ceasefire
Palestinians and Israelis react to a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Also, Indonesia rolls out a massive new free meal program for school…
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Ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas
After months of back and forth, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. Also, Yoon Suk Yeol becomes South Korea's first sitting president to be placed…
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South Korea trial could remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office
A trial is underway this week in South Korea's Constitutional Court that could remove the country's president from office. Also, Mexico sends a team of…
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A conversation with a former North Korean soldier
Ukraine’s military says it captured two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia over the weekend. Around 10,000 North Koreans are believed to be…
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2024 hottest year on record
The world is on the threshold of failing to reach an important climate goal to stop the global temperature from rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. It was…
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As Jimmy Carter is lain to rest, his human rights legacy is remembered
A state funeral for Jimmy Carter is being held on Thursday in Washington. When the 39th US president was sworn into office in 1977, he pledged to elevate human…
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Musk rattles European politics
European leaders are alarmed about what they see as foreign election meddling. It's coming from Elon Musk, the wealthiest man on Earth and a close adviser to…
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Giant quake rocks sacred Tibetan town
In Chinese-controlled Tibet, rescue workers are still digging through rubble after a powerful earthquake near Mount Everest. The rescue operation is…
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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a public announcement — sharing his plan to resign following a massive decline in support and a high profile…
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Cuba sees decreasing tourism
Tourism in Cuba has not recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic began; and new conditions on the island are deterring tourists from visiting to soak up its…