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Updated 2025-09-18 07:48
Pregnant women and children with HIV in Ghana struggle to access lifesaving medicine during pandemic
Ghana faces an acute shortage of antiretroviral drugs, endangering the health and the lives of tens of thousands of HIV-positive children and pregnant women. Health officials say this has pushed their efforts to end the AIDS epidemic backward.
Iran-UN nuclear agreement signals 'very, very tempered optimism' for negotiations, Iran analyst says
Naysan Rafati, a senior Iran analyst with the International Crisis Group, joined The World's Carol Hills to discuss a recent agreement between Iran and the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency that will allow for the reset of monitoring devices at Iranian nuclear sites.
Colorado joins handful of states that give financial aid to undocumented college students
One of the biggest barriers to attending and finishing college is money. Yet, most undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid.
20 years after 9/11, global terror threats persist in Africa
The al-Qaeda-led terrorist attacks on 9/11 prompted the formation of Islamist militant groups across Africa that continue to wage deadly attacks.
This Afghan photographercaptures life in Calaís migrant encampments
Abdul Saboor is an award-winning professional photographer who has traveled across Europe capturing the struggles that migrants endure along the way — from police violence to homelessness and other kinds of mistreatment.
Ethiopia officials accuse Tigray rebels of massacre as conflict expands
Tigrayan forces have killed more than 120 people in the neighboring Amhara region, according to Ethiopian officials. It’s the latest sign of how the 10-month conflict has extended far beyond Tigray, with deadly consequences.
Taliban’s 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' is based on specific ideology
The Taliban have announced a new interim government. Islam is the key pillar of the group's vision, but which interpretation of Islam will guide their governance?
With rising overdoses, British Columbia expands experimental prescription initiative
The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the progress made in parts of Canada to curb the number of deaths caused by drug overdoses.
Drought, frost takes a massive toll on coffee crops in Brazil
You may see coffee prices rising at your local café: Brazil, the world's largest exporter of coffee, faced extreme weather this year that has taken a toll on coffee crops across the nation.
The post-9/11 generation 'came to understand the limits of what America could accomplish,’ former Obama adviser says
For former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes, 9/11 was a life-changing event. Rhodes joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the last 20 years since 9/11, and about his perspective on the end of the US mission in Afghanistan.
Drought in Iraq and Syria could totally collapse food system for millions, aid groups warn
Unprecedented drought — driven by climate change and exacerbated by upstream irrigation — is wreaking havoc on some of the world’s oldest river-fed farmlands in Iraq and Syria.
Elvis Costello’s ‘Spanish Model’ brings back rock-and-roll classics to a Spanish-speaking audience
Grammy award-winning musician Elvis Costello has a new album, but you won't hear his voice on it. This time, it’s a remix featuring voices from across the Spanish-singing world.
Empty shelves for the holidays? Chinese suppliers face ambiguous global supply chain amid pandemic restrictions
Every year around this time, factories in China are finishing up orders and sending them across the world to arrive in time for the holiday shopping season. But this year, they may run out of time.
NYU chaplain calls for a 'true pursuit of empathy' to heal from 9/11 aftermath
Two decades after the attacks of Sept. 11, Muslim Americans revisit their lives in a post-9/11 world. Executive director and chaplain at New York University, Khalid Latif, discusses his experiences with The World's host Marco Werman.
Bolsonaro pulls out all the stops to rally base on Brazil’s Independence Day
Estimates say more than 100,000 people hit the streets in Brasília and Sao Paulo on Sept. 7, Brazil's Independence Day. The numbers are far short of what President Bolsonaro was calling for — but it was still big.
‘Drought has severely impacted livestock keepers’ in Afghanistan, head of UN food agency says
Nearly one-third of people in Afghanistan don't know if they will have a meal each day. Droughts and an approaching winter are worsening the food shortage there. Kaustubh Devale, head of the Food and Agriculture Organization's emergency and resilience program in Afghanistan, discusses the situation with The World's host Marco Werman.
Charlotte McConaghy's new novel imagines reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands
“Once There Were Wolves” tells a mysterious tale about a woman-led team working to reintroduce wolves to the Scottish Highlands, the people who confront them, and the deadly toll of domestic abuse.
An Afghan journalist breaks down the sociological makeup of today's Taliban
"They are literate, they can read and they can write and are generally very young," says Waleed Kakar, editor of the Afghan Eye, about the Taliban today. He discusses the sociological makeup of the group with The World's host Carol HIlls.
Climate change is driving extreme weather events around the world in 2021
As a slew of extreme weather events hit the headlines, the evidence of climate disruption is becoming undeniable. One climate expert warns that humanity is headed for dangerous thresholds of climate disruptions that would be beyond our ability to adapt.
Randomized study of mask-wearing illustrates their importance in preventing the spread COVID-19
The study, a randomized trial set up to demonstrate the effectiveness of masks, was conducted across 600 villages in rural Bangladesh. Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak, a Bangladeshi economist at Yale University discussed the findings with The World's host Carol Hills.
How will the Taliban interact with militant groups like ISIS-K and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan?
As the Taliban transitions to power in Afghanistan, many are wondering how they'll interact with militant groups such as ISIS-K and al-Qaeda. Ibraheem Bahiss, with the International Crisis Group, joins The World's host Marco Werman to discuss these new power dynamics.
Uganda Paralympians give boost to parasports
This year, Uganda sponsored four Paralympians to compete in Tokyo. It's a sign that the Ugandan government views parathletes and parasports as a worthy investment.
US Climate Envoy John Kerry heads to China with a 'clean energy revolution' message, adviser says
For insight into Kerry's brand of climate diplomacy and the outcome of the talks, The World's host Carol Hills spoke with David Wade, who served as Kerry's chief of staff when the diplomat was secretary of state.
Afghan migrants remain stranded at Poland-Belarus border as leaders punt responsibility
For almost a month, a group of more than 30 Afghan migrants have been stuck at the Poland-Belarus border, sandwiched between border guards from each country. Polish President Andrzej Duda has declared a state of emergency — the first such declaration since communist times.
Award-winning photograph illustrates the US-Mexico border wall threat to biodiversity
Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto's image of a roadrunner bird, staring up at the enormous US-Mexico border wall, was just named the grand prize winner in the Bird Photographer of the Year competition. His captivating photograph highlights the threat to the delicate biodiversity and critical animal migratory patterns that the wall poses in the US-Mexico border region.
EU's top migration official calls for global response to help Afghans in order to avoid migration crisis in Europe
Ylva Johansson, home affairs commissioner for the European Union, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the EU's plans to avoid a repeat migration crisis like the one experienced in 2015.
Undocumented women face shrinking options for reproductive health care under Texas abortion law
Nancy Cárdenas Peña, the Texas director for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the impact of Texas' new abortion law on undocumented women at the US-Mexico border.
Nigerians eagerly await lift of monthslong Twitter ban
While one government official indicated last month that the suspension could be lifted soon, Nigerians are still waiting.
Kurds grapple with US troop drawdown in Iraq
As the Taliban take control of Afghanistan, Kurdish allies in northern Iraq — where the US is also planning to draw down its combat forces — are watching with concern.
Zelenskiy-Biden meeting signals 'reassurance' of ongoing US support to Ukraine, former Amb says
William Taylor, the former US ambassador to Ukraine, joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the significance of today's meeting between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Joe Biden.
'We are so afraid': An Afghan women's rights activist is left behind in Afghanistan
A women's rights expert joins The World's host Marco Werman to talk about what life is like in Kabul, now that the US military has completely withdrawn and the Taliban is in full control.
Reclaiming Colombia’s Black history, one tour at a time
Alex Rocha, a tour guide in the city of Cartagena, says his goal is to provide visitors with historical facts and show the city through “a Black man’s perspective.”
Bolsonaro rallies his base with voter fraud claims ahead of elections in Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro has taken cues from the US far-right, with claims that the entire voting system in Brazil is rife with fraud.
Women’s shelters in Afghanistan face an uncertain future
This summer, as the Taliban took over district after district in Afghanistan, women’s shelters were shuttered out of fear for the women’s safety. Those benefiting from the shelters are already vulnerable women who have no other place to go.
Havana syndrome is 'an act of war and we have to stop it’ former CIA agent says
Retired CIA senior intelligence officer Marc Polymeropoulos has been quite outspoken about Havana syndrome, having experienced many of the symptoms himself. He joins The World's Marco Werman to talk about what the US should be doing to address it.
'They're depending on us': Afghan interpreter scrambles to help evacuate colleagues in Afghanistan
Former Afghan interpreter and translator Zia Ghafoori is still working around the clock to help as many people as possible to evacuate — before it's too late.
Mexico expels Central American migrants to rural Guatemala
Mexico is forcing hundreds of migrants to the small border outpost of El Ceibo, Guatemala. Many are would-be asylum-seekers in the US.
Afghan families are being rapidly resettled in the US. But adjusting to their new lives will take years.
One Afghan family in Sacramento recently arrived from Kabul, where the Taliban came knocking on their door. The father was able to get a Special Immigrant Visa to resettle in the US. The family counts themselves as among the fortunate ones, but they worry about those they left behind.
Sea ice plays a crucial role in cooling the planet. It’s melting at record-breaking rates.
According to research at the Norwegian Polar Institute, last decade’s average Arctic sea-ice levels hit their lowest in 1,000 years. And last month, sea ice reached its lowest point ever recorded in July.
China’s Xi Jinping Thought curricula teaches students how to ‘unmask enemies’ of the state, author says
Author François Godement discusses the new addition to China's school curriculum with The World's host Marco Werman, saying it's a mix of different ideologies.
Kiki Valera on Son cubano and how he developed a unique musical perspective
At the age of 16, Valera started to salvage radio and TV parts out of discarded electronics to build his own shortwave receiver and transmitter, connecting him to a wider world of musical trends.
As Afghans flee Taliban rule, some find a temporary new home in Uganda
Uganda is one of several countries that have agreed to assist the United States in a rushed and chaotic effort to evacuate Afghans from Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
Chaos in Afghanistan creates power vacuum for ISIS, al-Qaeda to reorganize, counterterrorism expert says
Will Afghanistan become a safe haven for terrorist groups, like ISIS? Matthew Levitt, director of counterterrorism and intelligence at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss potential threats.
Taiwan spokeswoman to China: Quit comparing us to Afghanistan
Whether the United States would go to war to defend Taiwan is an open question. The World’s Patrick Winn spoke with Kolas Yotaka, a former Taiwanese legislator, now a spokeswoman for the Taiwan presidential office.
In Québec, musicians play for seniors as pandemic restrictions ease
During the pandemic, funding became available in Québec for musicians to play shows for seniors, supporting performers who lost their normal audiences and income while providing entertainment to isolated residents.
Southeast Asia allies express concern over US commitment amid Afghanistan crisis
Yun Sun, a co-director of the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center in Washington, DC, discussed these issues with The World's host, Marco Werman.
The US is building a military base in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Micronesian residents have questions.
The base is seen as another component of the Biden administration’s continued effort to increase its footprint in Oceania.
Taliban have acquired an 'overwhelming amount of potential weaponry,' global security expert says
Jodi Vittori, a former US Air Force officer who served in Afghanistan, joined The World's host Carol Hills to talk about the wide range of weapons — from night-vision goggles to combat aircraft — recently acquired by the Taliban since their takeover last week.
Canada faces criticism for its slow evacuation of Afghans who helped the government
Tanya, a naturalized Canadian citizen, has been trying to get her family relocated to Canada, or the US, for years. Unfortunately, her story is all too familiar for Afghans trying to get their family members out of Afghanistan.
How the Kabul airport went from calm to chaos
​​​​​​​Two weeks before the Afghan capital, Kabul, fell to the Taliban, The World interviewed the top man in charge of security at the airport. He was confident that the crucial entry-and exit-point to Afghanistan would be protected after US troops left.
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