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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 EditionUkraine ends contract that allowed Russian gas to reach Europe
Kyiv opts to not renew a contract with Moscow that brought Russian natural gas to Europe and $1 billion dollars in transit fees to Ukraine. Also, Japan…
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Ringing in the New Year with music
The World welcomes 2025 with this music holiday special. We look at a middle-school teacher in France who uses rap to teach math. Also, Italian pasta company…
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A New Year’s Eve special on global discoveries
In this New Year’s Eve special, The World looks at discoveries from around the globe. With Mount Everest adding an extra 160 feet in the past 89,000 years…
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Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
A look at former President Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy, including his lasting foreign policy. Also, a conversation about effective global giving strategies…
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Folk knowledge helped some people escape 2004 tsunami
The majority of deaths from the 2004 earthquake and tsunami were in Indonesia. But one island had just a handful of deaths, and researchers say that was partly…
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Rebuilt homes abandoned 20 years after tsunami struck Indonesia
On the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami that took the lives of more than 220,000 people, we look at why there are so many abandoned houses that…
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A holiday special on religious observances around the world
The World travels the globe to share various religious traditions in this holiday special. We look at Armenian Christians in the Old City of Jerusalem who say…
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A holiday special experiencing sacred spaces
The World takes a look at what people consider sacred spaces around the globe in this holiday special. On the tropical island of Bougainville, locals discover…
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Honda and Nissan explore merger amid global EV competition
Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers are pursuing a $50 billion deal that could dramatically shake up the global auto industry. Also, Palestinians…
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US State Department delegation visits Damascus
The US State Department's top Middle East envoy, Barbara Leaf, arrived in Damascus today for meetings with Syria's new interim government. Also, a Belgian…
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North Korean troops in Russia suffer heavy casualties
US officials say Russia has deployed some 8,000 North Koreans in the Kursk region, the border area where Ukrainian forces seized Russian territory in a…
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Kurdish SDF commander in Syria discusses challenges ahead
As Syria goes through historic changes, minority groups remain on edge. The commander of the US-backed Kurdish SDF discusses the situation in an exclusive…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionHigh-ranking Russian official killed in Moscow
A bomb went off early this morning in Moscow, killing a Russian General Igor Kirillov. He was the head of the Russian military’s nuclear, biological and…
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Israel planning to expand Golan Heights settlements
Israel's prime minister says his government plans to double the Israeli population in the Golan Heights, an area considered a "strategic plateau" since Israel…
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Syrian prison offers a glimpse into Assad's brutal rule
The Sednaya Prison complex in Damascus was synonymous with the Syrian government's reputation for brutality. Once inside, prisoners had little chance of coming…
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South Korea's president vows to fight on
South Korea's president says he'll "fight to the end." But he's facing calls from all sides to resign. And the opposition says it plans to move on a second…
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Syrian refugees weigh the costs of returning home
Many Syrians who have lived in Turkey for years are eager to return home to Syria. But others say an evolving security situation and financial concerns are…
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Israel strikes chemical weapons stores across Syria
As many Syrians rejoice at the downfall of the former dictatorship in their country, Israel has been conducting numerous strikes on targets across Syria…
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Syrians react to ouster of President Bashar al-Assad
For the first time in two decades, Syrians say they are experiencing a taste of freedom after President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Also, a motion to impeach…
PRI’s The World: Latest Edition1st round of Romanian elections canceled
A top Romanian court has annulled results from the first round of the country's vote for president. The unprecedented ruling comes after the declassification…
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French President Emmanuel Macron faces major political challenge
As a successful no-confidence vote topples the French government, a look at the political career of President Emmanuel Macron, whose presidency once signaled…
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In South Korea, democracy holds after martial law declared but Koreans on edge
In South Korea on Wednesday, the streets were relatively calm after a night that many saw as the beginning of a coup d'état. That followed the president's…
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South Korean president declares martial law, but it doesn’t last long
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a surprise televised announcement overnight imposing martial law, saying "North Korean forces" needed to be…
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Syrian rebels overtake Aleppo in surprise offensive
Syria's anti-government rebels launched a massive offensive last week, taking most observers by surprise and gaining control over the largest city, Aleppo. The…
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Out of Eden Walk Special
National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek began an epic walk in early 2013, tracing the first steps of human migration out of Africa some 60,000 years ago. The…
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Thanksgiving Food Special
As families and friends gather for meals together on US Thanksgiving Day, The World brings you a show packed with a variety of food stories. From brewing…
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The 1st full day of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
In the first day of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, we'll hear how people in Lebanon are feeling, as well as what analysts are seeing from…
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Mexico warns Trump on the risks of imposing tariffs
Mexico’s president has warned US President-elect Donald Trump against plans to slap large tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners: Mexico…
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Not all countries satisfied with new climate finance deal
Officials at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, penned a new climate finance deal this weekend, with richer countries agreeing to pay $300 billion…
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Brazil's former President Bolsonaro is indicted
Police in Brazil say they've indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro — along with three dozen others — for allegedly planning a coup to keep Bolsonaro in…
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ICC issues arrest warrants for top Israelis
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant…
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Greece goes on strike
Public and private sector workers in Greece walked off the job to protest the rising cost of living. Public sector unions are demanding a 10% wage hike and the…
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Proposed New Zealand bill redefining agreement with Māori erupts in political turmoil
A proposed New Zealand bill redefining the country’s founding agreement with the Indigenous Māori has erupted into political turmoil, with protests all week…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionChina helps revive struggling Myanmar regime
Revolutionary groups in Myanmar have been successful in battling the military junta that controls the central government. But China is not giving up on the…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionA global surge in measles cases
The World Health Organization has released a new study saying that an estimated 107,500 people died from measles in 2023, most of them under the age of five…
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China opens massive port in Peru
Peru is inaugurating a huge commercial port built by China, which is expected to become a game changer in the region. Also, a new study finds that private…
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Biden administration hopes to increase aid for Ukraine before leaving office
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration plans to send as much aid as possible to Ukraine before it leaves office so it can hold…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionIslands fill vacuum at climate summit
The list of “no shows” at the two-week COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan is long. Smaller countries, including island nations, most vulnerable to climate…
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Haiti's ruling council fires prime minister, critics question legality
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council has ousted leader Garry Conille after six months, naming businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as his replacement, but…
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What countries in Africa are saying about a 2nd Trump term
Africa is home to more than 1.3 billion people in 54 different countries. The reactions to Donald Trump's reelection are wide ranging, but there's also a gap…
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Russia reacts cautiously to Trump's reelection
Officially, the Kremlin is keeping quiet about the reelection of Donald Trump. But Vladimir Putin might be looking forward to new opportunities with a second…
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Reactions to US election results from Latin America, Europe and the Middle East
America's decision to bring Donald Trump back to the Oval Office will shape events worldwide for years to come. Our reporters bring us voices from Latin…
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Western officials link incendiary devices to DHL Mail in Russia
DHL's logistics hub in Leipzig, Germany, is sophisticated and enormous. So, when parcels in the facility started catching fire, at first, it was confounding…
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High-stakes election has US allies and adversaries wary
American voters are about to choose their next president, but whoever takes office will influence matters far beyond US borders. On the eve of the presidential…
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Medical workers struggle to cope with limited aid entering Gaza
The number of aid trucks entering Gaza has hit an all-time low since the current war began there. The shortages are prompting new dire warnings from aid…
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Spain's Valencia region reeling from record flooding
As the death toll rises and the damage to homes and infrastructure becomes clear, authorities are saying that the record floods in Spain could be the worst…
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Spain faces worst floods in decades
Flash floods in eastern Spain have claimed the lives of at least 95 people. Also, the island of Bougainville is seeking independence from Papua New Guinea —…
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Volkswagen considers shutting down German factories
European auto giant Volkswagen has plans that may include closing some of its manufacturing plants in Germany, which could lead to tens of thousands of…
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Georgia faces political crisis after disputed election
Georgians went to the polls over the weekend to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections, which resulted in a contested vote. Also, satellite images…
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Israel strikes media guesthouse in Lebanon, killing journalists as it continues its attacks on the country
An Israeli military strike on a media residence in Lebanon killed three journalists as they slept, and wounded several others. The Lebanese Information…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionGeorgians seek membership in the EU
People in the former Soviet republic of Georgia overwhelmingly seek membership in the European Union. But the EU has put those hopes on ice, accusing the…
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Northern Gaza sees intense fighting between Hamas and Israel as civilians forced out
More than a year after the attack of Oct. 7, the Israeli military is still operating in the Gaza Strip. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Israel again…
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Russia gathers friendly nations
Russian President Vladimir Putin's government is being squeezed by international sanctions, and he himself faces an arrest warrant for war crimes. But that…
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How will the next US president handle events in the Middle East?
Whoever wins the November election will be inheriting an enormous foreign policy challenge in the Middle East. The most important US ally in the region —…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionBangladesh issues arrest warrant for ousted prime minister
Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for the country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Also, a bespoke press is now focusing solely on Asian American…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionIsrael says Hamas leader killed
The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas' leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Also, the governor of La Rioja province in Argentina has put an alternate currency…
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Zelenskiy presents five-point 'victory plan' to Ukraine's parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has outlined a five-point "victory plan" to his nation’s parliament. Also, Turkish authorities have revoked the license…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionIsrael’s attack on Gaza hospital renews calls for upholding international law
Israel’s attack on a hospital complex in central Gaza, which led to a massive fire that killed at least four people and injured many more, has renewed calls…
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Education special: International students in the US and abroad
The United States has the highest number of international students in the world. Last year, the number of students who came to America were almost back to…
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Japanese anti-nuclear activist group wins Nobel Peace Prize
This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been announced: the honor goes to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of survivors of the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They…