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Updated	2024-04-20 13:04

Parents of hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak up about latest deal to get son home

by

editors@theworld.org (Tinku Ray)

on 2024-04-12 17:00 (#6M3CP)

The biggest issue in Israel today is the fate of the 133 hostages still held captive in Gaza. Israel says according to military intelligence, 33 of them are dead. Demonstrators have held sit-ins, marches and protests almost every day over the past six months demanding their return. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, the parents of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage on Oct. 7. They have just returned from a trip to the U-S where they met with top officials.

The clash over banda music on the beaches of Mazatlán, Mexico

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editors@theworld.org (Tibisay Zea)

on 2024-04-12 17:00 (#6M3CN)

Mazatlan is home to the traditional music of Mexico, known as banda. With tubas and trombones, enthusiastic musicians go up and down the beaches serenading tourists. But foreigners recently complained, and banda was banned. The World's Mexico correspondent Tibisay Zea reports that the musicians took to the street to make some noise.

What Palestinians and Israelis are saying

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editors@theworld.org (Stephen Snyder)

on 2024-04-12 17:00 (#6M3CM)

The World's Marco Werman and Matthew Bell have been on the ground in Israel and the Palestinian West Bank for the past two weeks. The tell hosts Carol Hills and Carolyn Beeler that the tension is palpable, even as people dare to hope for a move toward peace.

Tens of thousands attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

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Matthew Bell

on 2024-04-05 20:30 (#6KWEM)

On April 5, the final Friday in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan this year - a special time for Muslims worldwide -more than 3,500 Israeli police were deployed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Here, an estimated 57,000 Muslims attended Friday prayers.

Sharing the national burden in Israel

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Matthew Bell

on 2024-04-04 21:00 (#6KVKP)

In Israel, most Jewish men are drafted into three years of military service soon after they graduate from high school. Jewish women serve two-year stints. The ultra-Orthodox community has been exempt. But this is beginning to change. Israel's Supreme Court just ruled that religious seminaries called yeshivas are being cut off from government funding because they don't send students into the military.

Central Asians in Russia face increased scrutiny, discrimination after mass shooting

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Daniel Ofman

on 2024-04-04 16:30 (#6KVEM)

Russia has detained four suspected shooters in the Crocus City Hall mass shooting. The suspects are all from Tajikistan. Now, there are reports in cities across Russia that people from Central Asia are experiencing a rise in harassment, mistreatment and xenophobic behavior.

Out of Eden Walk: Cyprus

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Stephen Snyder

on 2024-04-04 12:30 (#6KW4V)

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek tells host Carolyn Beeler about his first stop after having walked through the Middle East. On Cyprus, he found beaches with baking European tourists, a busy port city and a checkerboard of olive groves and yellow hay fields. But he also found the vestigial border line that divides the island's Greek and Turkish communities, and walked through an abandoned tourist city, a relic of a border war that has never been fully resolved.

Sudan Tapes Archive preserves music across decades and continents

by

Hana Baba

on 2024-04-03 12:45 (#6KTM2)

Sudanese American Haneen Sidahmed is digitizing cassettes tapes of classic Sudanese songs dating back to the 1960s. In the process, she's created a music archive called Sudan Tapes Archive. Reporter Hana Baba, of station KALW and the podcast, "The Stoop," talked to Sidahmed about how her work has taken on new urgency amid war in Sudan.

Aid worker says they can’t operate after 7 World Center Kitchen staffers are killed in Israeli strike

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Joyce Hackel

on 2024-04-02 19:30 (#6KSSK)

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed seven aid workers from the relief group World Central Kitchen (WCK) overnight. Among the dead were three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian. The World's host Carolyn Beeler speaks to Sean Carroll, the CEO of ANERA, which works closely with WCK, about the incident.

What rhymes with isosceles triangle? This French math teacher has the answer.

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Gerry Hadden

on 2024-04-02 17:30 (#6KSZX)

Antoine Carrier, a middle school teacher in Bordeaux, southwest France, stays up late many nights, pen in hand, crafting math rhymes. Online, tens of thousands of kids know him as A'Rieka, the rapping math teacher.

Brazil remembers the 1964 coup and victims of the dictatorship

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Michael Fox

on 2024-04-01 19:15 (#6KRZH)

Brazil is remembering the 1964 coup that began on March 31 that year. The event 60 years ago sunk Brazil into a brutal 21-yearlong dictatorship that would last until 1985. Today, the country is still grappling with the meaning and memory of what happened.

Israelis set up a tent city in Jerusalem to protest Netanyahu and call for new elections

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Matthew Bell

on 2024-04-01 18:15 (#6KRZJ)

Demonstrators are calling for new elections to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. They've camped out in front of the Knesset. Protests in Israel are not new, but what is new are the people who've joined ranks in this demonstration. The World's host, Marco Werman, and reporter Matthew Bell are in Jerusalem.

The World’s 2024 education special: The price of higher ed

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Martha Ann Overland, The World staff

on 2024-03-29 19:00 (#6KQD6)

Higher education transformed the US into the country it is today. Its premier universities are why the US is the No. 1 choice among international students. But nowhere else is tuition as expensive, and many are in debt.

Adherents of Sarnaism try to preserve their identity and culture by pushing for more recognition of their faith in India

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Sushmita Pathak

on 2024-03-29 16:45 (#6KQ9E)

India is home to millions of Indigenous people consisting of hundreds of tribes. Now, the followers of Sarnaism want official recognition of their religion by the state.

High fees paid by international students help US universities balance their books

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Omar Duwaji

on 2024-03-28 16:15 (#6KQD7)

The US is the world's top destination for higher education, with more than 1 million international students generating over $40 billion each year. Their families save up for decades - with their full-fare tuition dollars going to subsidize US students. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks to The Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Karin Fischer, who writes the weekly "Latitudes" newsletter that covers international higher education.

How a US education is already paying off for some

by

Madi Bolaños

on 2024-03-28 15:30 (#6KQD8)

International students don't qualify for federal financial aid, and they pay much higher fees at state schools. However, for a group of young Indian science and engineering students getting their master's degrees at San Jose State University, the shot at opportunities and high future earnings are worth it. KQED reporter Madi Bolanos says their cramped shared apartment has not dampened their spirits.

The view over Gaza onboard a Jordanian aid plane

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Shirin Jaafari

on 2024-03-27 19:15 (#6KNPZ)

As part of the effort to get more food and water into Gaza, the Jordanian air force is participating in airdrops into the beleaguered territory. The World's Shirin Jaafari traveled along on one of the flights to see what it takes to get aid into Gaza from above.

Inside the i-Soon papers and China’s secret world of hackers-for-hire

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Dina Temple-Raston

on 2024-03-27 15:45 (#6KNHB)

Newly leaked files from a private Chinese hackers-for-hire company provide a fresh look into China's cyber industrial complex" - and it appears to be bigger and more mature than observers had previously imagined. Dina Temple-Raston, host and managing editor of the Recorded Future News podcast Click Here," has the story.

Oil refineries in northeastern Syria are sickening people and polluting the environment

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Shirin Jaafari

on 2024-03-26 21:15 (#6KMVD)

Across northeastern Syria, makeshift refineries pump out fuel for cars, heating and electricity. They are also a major source of income for local residents who have endured more than a decade of conflict. But this critical resource is also harmful.

‘Our joy is limited’: A subdued Purim in Israel during wartime

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Sarah Ventre

on 2024-03-26 19:15 (#6KMSC)

Jews around the world just celebrated the holiday of Purim, which is said to mark the survival of Jews in ancient Persia. In Israel, it is known for being a raucous holiday with parties, costumes, sweets and drinking. But for many Israelis, the war meant this year's holiday felt different.

The shadow of the United Fruit Company still reaches across the globe today

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Michael Fox

on 2024-03-26 13:30 (#6KMM8)

About a hundred years ago, the Boston-based banana company, United Fruit, reigned supreme in Central America. It didn't just own banana plantations, but also railroads and telephone lines. The company even dictated national policies and overthrew governments. For his podcast Under the Shadow," about US involvement in Central America, Michael Fox traveled to Guatemala, where he looked at the legacy of United Fruit and its impact on the global fruit industry today.

Politics over intelligence: Crocus Hall shooting in Moscow raises security concerns

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Daniel Ofman

on 2024-03-25 19:15 (#6KM4D)

Russia is mourning the deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow, on Friday, March 22. Despite many unanswered questions about the attack, the Kremlin is already forming a narrative that will likely have severe political and security implications.

Open secret: Some international students in the US are going hungry

by

Andrea Gutierrez

on 2024-03-25 15:15 (#6KQBA)

Community colleges are an attractive option for international students, in part,because they're a fraction of the cost of four-year universities. But higher nonresident tuition fees, ineligibility for state or federal aid and limited options for work can still generate sticker shock for people when they arrive in the US.

Out of Eden Walk: Walking to the Holy Land

by

Stephen Snyder

on 2024-03-22 20:15 (#6KJ7D)

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been recreating the journey, on foot, of the first humans. He tells host Marco Werman about his walk, in 2013, through Jordan into the Israeli occupied West Bank, lands that are both ancient and now part of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

'Imaginary Amazon' exhibition counters negative stereotypes through contemporary art

by

Marco Werman, The World staff

on 2024-03-22 16:30 (#6KJ39)

University Art Gallery at San Diego State University has just unveiled an exhibit, "The Imaginary Amazon," featuring works by contemporary artists, many of them Indigenous inhabitants of the forest. The artists' intent is to address some of the stereotypical Western perspectives of the Amazon.

On campus, Jewish and Muslim students fear for their safety

by

Kirk Carapezza

on 2024-03-22 14:45 (#6KKKQ)

A new report finds Jewish and Muslim students "fear personal danger" related to their positions on the war.

‘We have to prepare’: NATO conducts biggest military exercises since Cold War

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Daniel Ofman

on 2024-03-21 17:15 (#6KHV6)

Across Europe, the NATO military alliance is conducting its largest exercise since the Cold War, with tens of thousands of troops from 32 countries taking part. NATO officials and European leaders warn that a direct conflict with Russia is becoming an increasing threat.

Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez on Haiti crisis: 'There is no interlocutor on the other side'

by

Joyce Hackel

on 2024-03-20 19:15 (#6KGDA)

The Dominican Republic has stationed 10,000 soldiers on its border with Haiti. Officials there are worried that chaos in Haiti will send migrants streaming into their country. The Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez tells The World's Carolyn Beeler his country's national security is his top priority, and he doesn't back the establishment of a humanitarian corridor into Haiti.

Neturei Karta: an Orthodox Jewish sect that doesn’t believe in the concept of a Jewish state of Israel

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Sarah Ventre

on 2024-03-20 17:30 (#6KH06)

Neturei Karta is an Orthodox Jewish Haredi sect that takes an anti-Zionist stance. Its members who live in Israel say they do not vote, run for office or take assistance from the government, while openly supporting the return of all of Israel to Palestinians.

Neturei Karta: an ultra-orthodox Jewish sect that doesn’t believe in the concept of a Jewish state of Israel

by

Sarah Ventre

on 2024-03-20 17:30 (#6KGAN)

Neturei Karta is an ultra-orthodox Jewish Haredi sect that takes an anti-Zionist stance. Its members who live in Israel say they do not vote, run for office or take assistance from the government, while openly supporting the return of all of Israel to Palestinians.

'We have different cultures, but we share the same island': Dominican Republic priest says his country should do more to help Haiti

by

Joyce Hackel

on 2024-03-20 14:30 (#6KG7J)

The Dominican Republic has decided to impose tighter border restrictions to keep people from Haiti out of the country. The World's host, Carolyn Beeler, speaks with Osvaldo Concepcion, a Jesuit priest who works closely with Haitians who have crossed into the Dominican Republic, about the situation.

Ukrainian children thrive in Minnesota after losses in the Russian invasion 2 years ago

by

Lindsey Seavert

on 2024-03-19 19:00 (#6KGDB)

Artem Fedorenko, 10, has faced many challenges in the past two years since Russia invaded his home country of Ukraine. The fourth grader is missing his left arm, an injury from a bomb. He came to Minnesota with his mother to receive a prosthetic in late 2022. Rice Lake Elementary School in Maple Lake has welcomed over two dozen Ukrainian students like Artem, who are now learning to adjust to life in the US.

‘What crime have we committed?’ Ghana’s LGBTQ community braces as anti-LGBTQ bill may turn into law

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Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman

on 2024-03-19 00:00 (#6KEAM)

Lawmakers in Ghana recently passed a bill that could lead to a severe crackdown on LGBTQ activities that have many people worried. Ghana's president is under pressure domestically to sign the bill into law, but could face economic consequences if he does.

10 years ago, the Sunflower Movement pushed Taiwan away from China

by

Ashish Valentine

on 2024-03-18 20:00 (#6KEKE)

March 18 marks the 10-year anniversary of a movement that changed Taiwanese politics for a generation. The Sunflower Movement saw hundreds of students occupy Taiwan's Legislature - demanding that lawmakers reconsider a trade deal they were about to ratify with China.

Macaws lighten things up in Venezuela’s capital, and form a special bond with residents

by

Manuel Rueda

on 2024-03-18 18:30 (#6KEGH)

Blue and gold macaws, a species non-native to the city, have developed a relationship with the residents of Caracas, Venezuela. However, the birds' future is uncertain as their habitats are becoming increasingly endangered.

Virginia bill would give alternate licensing path to foreign doctors

by

Valerie Plesch

on 2024-03-15 17:45 (#6KCVD)

Many highly skilled doctors who have the necessary qualifications are struggling to find work in the United States, even though there is a real need for them in some places.

Residents in northeastern Syria react to recent attacks on US bases

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Shirin Jaafari

on 2024-03-15 16:15 (#6KCHA)

About 900 American forces stationed in Northeast Syria have been attacked by militia forces in neighboring Iraq. The Americans act as a deterrence against ISIS and Turkey, both of which consider the Kurds in northeast Syria as their enemy. The residents in this area are on edge about the recent militia attacks and the possibility of a US withdrawal.

Russians have 'limited ability' to monitor a presidential election that favors Putin. Some are still trying.

by

Daniel Ofman

on 2024-03-14 18:30 (#6KBW3)

Russia is holding presidential elections on March 15, and results are nearly a given. Vladimir Putin has been in power in Russia since 1999 -as president or prime minister - and he's looking to secure his fifth term in office. Yet, some Russians are still trying to monitor the elections to point out various irregularities and falsifications.

'Frank, difficult conversations': State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel speaks on Haiti, Gaza

by

Joyce Hackel

on 2024-03-14 16:00 (#6KBW4)

As conflict continues to unfold in Haiti and Gaza, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel joins The World's Carolyn Beeler to talk about US policy options in both places.

'No one is helping us': Palestinians in West Bank barred from Israel face unemployment, financial insecurity

by

Rebecca Rosman

on 2024-03-13 18:30 (#6KAW1)

Since Oct. 7, 2023, Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank have been barred from working in Israel. Tens of thousands in the West Bank who were doing building or agricultural jobs are out of work, and it's drastically impacting their daily lives and the lives of many shopkeepers as people tighten their belts.

Colombian army veterans join Ukraine’s army — motivated by financial need

by

Manuel Rueda

on 2024-03-13 17:00 (#6KASF)

Hundreds of Colombians have recently enlisted in Ukraine's military, as it tries to replenish its forces after months of heavy losses on the frontlines. But many are not going for ideological reasons.

Can endangered languages be saved? This new book may have the answer.

by

Lex Weaver

on 2024-03-12 20:30 (#6K9Z9)

New York City is home to over 700 languages, but some will soon cease to exist. Is there still time to save them? The World's Carolyn Beeler talks to linguist and author Ross Perlin about his new book, Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York."

US pledges support for security leading to Haiti elections as prime minister resigns

by

Stephen Snyder

on 2024-03-12 19:30 (#6K9ZA)

The US has pledged $333 million so far to provide humanitarian aid to Haiti and to help bankroll a proposed international security force composed of police officers from Kenya. The World's host Marco Werman speaks with Eduardo Gamarra, professor of political science at Florida International University, about the evolving US role in helping Haiti through a time of civil unrest and political upheaval.

The US is helping the ICC investigate war crimes in Sudan, diplomat says

by

Chris Harland-Dunaway

on 2024-03-12 18:00 (#6K9WQ)

Roughly 10 million people have been displaced and about 15,000 civilians have been killed due to fighting between two rival generals in Sudan. The ICC has been investigating current ongoing atrocities using a UN Security Council resolution from 2005. The World's host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Beth Van Schaack, the US ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice, about the situation.

Gaza Sunbirds paracycling team pivots to aid distribution amid war

by

Bianca Hillier

on 2024-03-11 19:30 (#6K9FR)

Cyclists on the Gaza Sunbirds team have always dreamed of competing at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. But after Oct. 7, 2023, that dream took a backseat. Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the athletes have put their bikes to good use - delivering food to their community members in need.

‘Oppenheimer’ film ‘fails’ to show devastation of atom bombs in postwar Japan, critics say

by

Jon Kalish

on 2024-03-08 23:15 (#6K6VP)

Oppenheimer' is expected to win big at the 2024 Academy Awards. But one point of controversy is that the director did not depict any images of the devastating aftermath of the dropping of the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Getting those images out to the public was a longtime quest for Herbert Sussan, then a 24-year-old filmmaker who filmed in Japan at the time.

The backstory of The World's Uganda orphanage investigation

by

Halima Gikandi

on 2024-03-08 20:15 (#6K717)

The World's host Carolyn Beeler talks to reporter Halima Gikandi about how she undertook this reporting, and how donors can better vet the international children's organizations they financially support.

Out of Eden Walk: Paul Salopek traverses the Arabian Peninsula via Saudi Arabia

by

Stephen Snyder

on 2024-03-08 20:00 (#6K718)

The World's host Carolyn Beeler talked with National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek about his experiences walking through different parts of Saudi Arabia as a part of his "Out of Eden Walk" project.

A tale of two children's homes in Uganda

by

Halima Gikandi

on 2024-03-07 21:45 (#6K682)

This week, The World's Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi has been bringing us stories about the dark side of orphanages, or children's homes, in Uganda. But things aren't all bad. As Gikandi reports, some organizations, like Ekisa Ministries, are doing things the right way.

A Dutch children's home in Uganda full of complaints

by

Halima Gikandi

on 2024-03-07 21:30 (#6K664)

Halima Gikandi's yearlong investigation has found several allegations of abuse and misconduct going back a decade at Noah's Ark Children's Ministry Uganda, which was founded by a Dutch missionary couple 20 years ago.

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