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Updated 2025-07-01 04:45
NATO agreed Georgia would join. Why hasn’t it happened?
The Republic of Georgia has been waiting to join NATO for more than a decade. Why hasn't it happened?
Myanmar: Invest here, please. Don’t mind the insurgents.
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's state councilor and political leader, is struggling to lure global investment to Rakhine.
Ahead of an election, Israeli politicians take their campaigns to AIPAC
Israel holds a national election in two weeks. So, why did Israeli politicians come all the way to Washington to take part in a conference sponsored by the Jewish lobbying group, AIPAC?
Seven decades after the bomb, children of Hiroshima victims still worry about hidden health effects
Years before she was born, Nakatani Etsuko's father was poisoned by radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. More than 70 years later, she still worries that she might get sick, too, and she wants the Japanese government to help.
Young Algerians have only known one president. Many are hopeful that will soon change.
Hundreds of thousands of Algerians have been protesting against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term.
Trump's Golan Heights decision is at odds with UN law
Article 24 of the UN Charter says states should not use force to change borders, but that's exactly what happened in Golan Heights and it's why the rest of the world hasn't recognized Israel's annexation of the territory.
Should France repatriate the children of ISIS fighters?
Dozens of French children are stranded in Syria as the battle against ISIS winds down. Many are under the age of seven. Will fear prevent these children from returning to France?
Arizona volunteers form ‘underground’ network to house migrants released by ICE
In last three months, ICE has released some 107,000 migrant parents and children in Texas, Arizona and California, many without next steps in place. Shelters, churches and volunteers have stepped in to help these families get to their next destinations. Most are trying to join relatives and friends elsewhere.
What does the end of the Mueller investigation mean for US-Russian relations?
The Mueller probe is over and investigators said there was no collusion. What does this mean for US-Russian relations now? A former ambassador says he's worried.
How do you market the UK in a time of Brexit?
The World's Marco Werman spoke with British Consul General Harriet Cross about how the UK is grappling with its image internationally as Brexit continues to slog along.
A climate migration crisis is escalating in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of people are being displaced from their coastal homes and are moving into the slums of cities unprepared to handle the influx. What’s new is the frequency of climate-related catastrophes and the scale of their impact.
This Orthodox Jewish wig shop in Brooklyn says covering hair doesn’t mean ‘you have to be ugly’
As more Orthodox women trade in their short, artificial wigs for longer, natural ones, ultra-Orthodox rabbis have begun to protest — loudly. But Zelda Hair in Brooklyn is all about embracing the natural look.
How do you show a Michael Jackson exhibit after the ‘Neverland’ doc? Curate a new conversation.
Since the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland" aired, many institutions around the world have distanced themselves from Michael Jackson's work. But some museums in Europe are going ahead with an exhibit that details the cultural phenomenon that is Michael Jackson.
Say you watched him when: Can Japan's best basketball player lead Gonzaga to a championship?
Gonzaga is a favorite to go far in the NCAA basketball tournament. The team is powered by a 21-year-old budding superstar from Japan, who many are predicting to be that country’s greatest basketball player — ever.
Legal abortions remain elusive in Argentina, especially for the most vulnerable
In Argentina, abortion is illegal — except in cases of rape, incest and danger to the life of the mother. But abortion rights activists say even those rare cases where abortion is lawful, women and girls have a hard time accessing one.
Antarctica Dispatch 9: Thoughts on climate change and returning home
The researchers aboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer are excited to return home after spending weeks studying Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica. While the comfort of their own beds await, there’s also the important work of writing up their research findings.
Every year on 'Día Del Mar,' Bolivia celebrates the coastline they lost
Every year on March 23, “Día Del Mar” or "National Day of the Sea," marks the “historical injustice” of the 250-mile Pacific coast that Bolivia lost to Chile in the War of the Pacific.
Fearful of losing power, Thailand’s army opts for democracy lite
Imagine if, in the US, the House of Representatives was elected, but the Senate was entirely chosen by the Pentagon. That crudely approximates what Thailand’s junta has created.
The Crack Monster: The mystery behind the creepiest cartoon on ‘Sesame Street’
In 1975, a cartoon on “Sesame Street” traumatized viewers. And then it disappeared.
Marcia Clark is totally not playing out her revenge fantasy
The O.J. Simpson prosecutor has a new legal drama that sounds awfully familiar.
A Georgia college with historic ties to the KKK confronts its racist past
Some cherished traditions at Wesleyan College have roots in the KKK. Administrators are launching diversity discussions and students have ended some practices in an effort to deal with the school's difficult history.
Why Luxembourg's free transit may not fix its traffic problem
Luxembourg is set to become the first country in the world to make all public transportation free. Other cities have tried this before and it didn't have the results you'd expect.
Government to Filipino seasonal workers: No visas this year
Each year, seasonal vacation spots such as Cape Cod and Mackinac Island rely on an influx of foreign workers on temporary, H-2B work visas. Filipinos are among the biggest users of the H-2B visa — but now, the Trump administration has banned them.
Indian Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh will have her own late night show on NBC
Singh built a following of nearly 15 million subscribers and became one of the highest paid YouTube stars.
How Sudan’s uprising is inspiring a generation of Sudanese American teens
Sudan's uprising has inspired a new generation of Sudanese American youth to get politically engaged with their motherland for the first time. Many of their parents migrated to the US years ago to flee the rule of Omar al-Bashir — and protesters are now demanding he step aside.
Becoming Portuguese: How Brexit and 500 years of Jewish history changed one British’s singer’s life
The final impact of Brexit is still unclear for people living in the UK, but it is already having an effect on the lives of people like Ana Silvera: British citizens who work or live in EU countries.
Is Japan's greatest baseball player about to take his final bow?
The Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners are kicking off the major league baseball season in Japan. This time, the games have an added significance: Ichiro, perhaps the nation's greatest player ever, may be making his final appearance.
New Zealand promises new gun laws within days. How can they move so fast?
New Zealand may announce new gun laws within days. That's because there isn't an equivalent to the Second Amendment, explains one law professor, so the prime minister can move faster than US politicians.
From ‘El Man Bun’ to ‘La Border Wall’, Millennial Lotería speaks to new generation
From El Global Warming and La Student Debt to El Safe Space and La Border Wall, each playing card is redesigned with Millennial Lotería’s followers in mind. And while it tackles the political zeitgeist of the Latinx millennial generation, it also has fans howling with laughter over cards like El Food Porn and El Man Bun.
US government uses several clandestine shelters to detain immigrant children
A Reveal investigation finds the resettlement agency relies on clandestine shelters to hold unaccompanied minors.
The Choctaw of Oklahoma stepped up to help the Irish during the potato famine
It’s little known, but the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has ties to Ireland dating back to the Irish Potato Famine.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro heads to White House amid scandals at home
The firebrand’s clean politics pledge has been disproved out of the gate.
Statue of Liberty climber says she's not done protesting 'white supremacy'
Therese Patricia Okoumou has scaled public monuments, including the Statue of Liberty, to bring attention to the detention of undocumented immigrant children.
‘The Infiltrators’ film aims to open Americans’ eyes to the reality of deportation
Mohammad Abdullahi, one of the main characters in the film "The Infiltrators," speaks with The World's host Marco Werman about his advocacy on behalf of undocumented immigrants, while also being one himself.
'It feels like it happened right here,' says one American Muslim
American Muslims woke up to the news of the horrific attack on two mosques in New Zealand, where police told worshippers to avoid going to other mosques. But one American says the urge to be part of the community is healthy.
New Zealand shooting video was 'made to make us watch it.' This professor says don't.
The shooter who killed 49 in New Zealand broadcast 17 minutes of his attack on Facebook. Watching and sharing videos like this inspire future killers and is disrespectful to victims, says a technology professor.
Remembering Nat King Cole
Why Nat King Cole is a legend and still relevant today, on his centennial.
The secret of Yanni’s surprise success: viewers like you
How Yanni, John Tesh and other musicians discovered an ingenious vehicle to ’90s stardom: the PBS pledge drive.
Fact and fiction, blurred
Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck on his new pseudo-biopic “Never Look Away.”
The women of ISIS are more than just brides
Iranian American journalist and writer Azadeh Moaveni spoke with Marco Werman about why the term "ISIS brides" is problematic and shares her perspective on the much bigger role that women have had in militant Islamic groups.
Japan has plutonium, rockets and rivals. Will it ever build a nuke?
Members of Japan's far-right say the country should build up its defenses.
How European kids are schooling politicians on climate change
Thousands of students in Europe and elsewhere have been skipping school on Fridays to demand their governments take stronger action against climate change. Some teachers and politicians are pushing back, but the students are getting support from their elders as well.
The sci-fi of another language
In the West, we are used to sci-fi written by English-speakers who dream up English-speaking utopias and dystopias. Often in the final reel, humanity is saved by English-speaking heroes. So what should we expect from China's newly-thriving sci-fi scene?
Where's the 'swagger' at the US State Department?
When Mike Pompeo took over at the State Department last year, he said he would bring the "swagger" back to American diplomacy. How do you square that with the Trump administration's call to slash funding at the State Department by almost a quarter?
8 years after Syria’s first protests, one Syrian says ‘we really just wanted freedom’
Adbulkafi Alhamdo fled Aleppo and is now living in Idlib with his two young daughters. Even though the cost was higher than he thought it would be, he doesn't regret standing up for freedom, he says.
The trolls are winning, says Russian troll hunter
Lyudmila Savchuk went undercover at a Russian troll farm in St. Petersburg in 2014. Since she wrote her investigative piece, she's made it her mission to speak out against Kremlin-connected troll farms. But she's no longer convinced that she's winning the battle.
Happy 30th birthday, internet. Here is 21 years of The World's website.
On this anniversary of the invention of the internet, we took a look back at all the changes to the design of our homepage.
Why some parents are afraid to vaccinate their kids
Eula Biss used to be a "vaccine hesitant," but after researching anti-vaccination in the US and other parts of the world for her book, she changed her mind.
A micro safari through household germs reveals that cleanliness isn’t always a good thing
Take a look around — you might not be able to see them, but they are everywhere. We are surrounded by forests of bacteria and microbes. And it turns out, that might not be such a bad thing. But our obsession with cleanliness could be.
How rising numbers of Gulf women are escaping abuse to seek asylum
Women from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are increasingly risking their lives to flee. Some plan their escapes for years, and even with so much planning, there are times when things go wrong.
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