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Ever since the US entered Afghanistan, it has hired thousands of Afghan interpreters. Now, as the Taliban have taken over the country, many of these Afghans fear being left behind.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's new book is titled: “Here, Right Matters: An American Story." He recently spoke with The World's host Marco Werman about what it's been like since he testified against Donald Trump, and the role his family has played in his career path.

Welton Chang, who is the chief technology officer at Human Rights First, and is also a former intelligence officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency, discussed the situation with The World's host Marco Werman.

A tech scandal is unfolding in Berlin, involving Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union party and a young IT security researcher named Lilith Wittmann, who uncovered a major vulnerability in a campaign app.

Ayesha Tanzeem, the Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief for Voice of America, waited on Thursday at the airport for a flight out. She caught up with The World's host Marco Werman to describe what she witnessed there — and the future of journalism under Taliban rule.

At this year’s climate conference, the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change will be pushing for $20 to $30 billion earmarked specifically for African nations.

With the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, neighboring China and Pakistan are concerned over the security of their people and economic investments. They fear that recent attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistani cities could become more common with a hardline government next door.

Brookings scholar Vanda Felbab-Brown has spent years studying the Taliban's finances. She joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the Taliban's current financial status as they secure power in Afghanistan.

Critics say that the government has gone too far — and is undermining democracy in the region.

Khieu Samphan, 90, served as the Khmer Rouge's head of state. Today, he's trying to overturn several charges tied to his involvement in the brutal regime. While some have lauded the Khmer Rouge tribunal, it may end with a mixed legacy.

Ryan Crocker, who spent 40 years in the foreign service and served as US ambassador to Afghanistan under President Barack Obama, discussed Biden's statement and the US' role in Afghanistan with The World's host Carol Hills.

What the Taliban envisions for the country’s future and its people is still unclear. Women are especially concerned about what Taliban rule means for them.

In the past few days, Moh has been moving from province to province to stay one step ahead of the Taliban. He's now in Kabul and talked to The World's host, Marco Werman, about his desperate situation in Afghanistan.

After initially resisting international support, Mozambican forces have recaptured Mocímboa da Praia with the help of Rwandan soldiers, a city that was taken by insurgents last year.

The World interviewed Ismail Khan, and some of his fighters, at the former governor’s villa in Herat only days before the city fell to the Taliban. Khan is now reportedly in Iran.

The Darién Gap, which connects Colombia to Panama, is a jungle with ruthless terrain. But despite its daunting obstacles — including robberies and life-threatening routes — at least 46,000 migrants have made the journey this year alone in an attempt to make it to the US.

Hatian band Lakou Mizik’s “Leave the Bones,” in collaboration with DJ and producer Joseph Ray of Nero, mixes traditional sounds with electronic beats.

As Mosul rebuilds, historian Omar Mohammed is trying to preserve the city’s Jewish heritage.

Some say the Christian identity of the Iraqi town of Bartella is at stake, while others say they embrace the diversity.

Under Britain's BNO visa program, people fleeing from oppression in Hong Kong are trying to make the most of their new lives in the UK. And though they are looking forward to more freedom of expression, some of them are finding it difficult for their families to settle in and adjust.

Stephen Anderson, country director of the World Food Program, spoke with The World's Marco Werman about the dire situation, from Myanmar's capital city, Naypyidaw.

Turkey is quickly becoming a global center of modest fashion — a retail sector that caters to women in Muslim countries who often seek out clothing with more coverage than mainstream brands tend to offer.

Canada has reopened it border to Americans with negative COVID-19 test, ahead of opening up to other countries. But many feel shafted by the US' decision not to reciprocate, and US rules and restrictions have left some people confused.

What does one generation owe the next when it comes to climate change? Daniel Sherrell, author of the new book, "Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of the World," joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about how different generations are facing the climate crisis.

As the militant group tightened its grip on the area, many residents of the western city of Herat worry about what the future holds.

Defenders — who usually head the ball the most — have a five-fold risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease, according to a new study led by UK neuropathologist Dr. Willie Stewart.

The Taliban has now taken over six provincial capitals across Afghanistan, raising concerns as US and NATO forces finalize their departure from the country. Retired US Army Col. Christopher Kolenda tells The World's host Marco Werman that Afghans need to develop their own strategy moving forward.

Rape and sexual violence have been under the spotlight in India since the 2012 gang rape and killing of a 23-year-old student on a Delhi bus, which sparked massive protests and inspired lawmakers to order the creation of fast-track courts dedicated to rape cases and stiffen penalties for those convicted of the crime.

Women in Sudan have newly gained freedoms since the 2019 revolution that saw former president Omar-al Bashir ousted from office after 30 years in power. Women now hold top leadership roles and genital mutilation has been banned.

Brazil may not be top-of-mind as a volleyball powerhouse. But since the 1980s, the men’s and women’s teams have been making waves on the court.

More than 400 claims have been filed against the French government for nuclear tests on French Polynesia between 1966 and 1996. Scientists say about 110,000 people have been affected by radioactive fallout.

Yoshito Matsushige took the only known photographs of Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city during World War II. Nearly half a century later, Matsushige told his story to Max McCoy, a reporter visiting Hiroshima from Kansas. McCoy speaks with The World's host Marco Werman about the photographer who captured the devastation on film that day.

This week, the US agreed to return more than 17,000 treasures to Iraq. Nada Shabout, a professor of art history, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss Iraq's stolen cultural heritage.

Athens has appointed a chief heat officer, the first such appointment in Europe and only the second in the world. Chief heat officer Eleni Myrivili spoke with The World’s Lydia Emmanouilidou in Athens.

A new study says if global warming continues at its current rate, more than 80% of Emperor penguin colonies will be gone in the next 80 years. Phil Trathan, who co-authored the study, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the plight of penguins.

More people who are working remotely are moving into less expensive towns — but that's also causing a housing crunch for refugees in Maine who can't afford to live elsewhere. The trend stretches across the US.

The park skateboarding event made a memorable debut at the Tokyo Olympics — with the host country continuing to dominate.

A Samoan appeals court has finally confirmed Fiamē Naomi Mata-afa as the country's prime minister, months after being sworn in during an ad-hoc ceremony in May, but not everybody is happy.

A year after a blast in Beirut killed more than 200 people and destroyed swathes of the city, no one has been held accountable as the country sinks deeper into crisis.

Nineteen-year-old Athing Mu made history on the track in Tokyo on Tuesday by winning gold for the US in the 800-meter race.

“I can’t explain why, but France has always excelled at judo,” said judo instructor Raymond Demoniere. With nearly 600,000 registered players — or judokas — across the country, Judo is one of France’s most popular sports.

Sudan’s new government is working to provide protections for religious minorities. Sudanese Christians are trying to figure out what it means for them.

After years of pushing a narrative of anti-Americanism and Filipino nationalism, President Rodrigo Duterte reversed his decision to void a long-standing defense agreement with the US. Analysts say Manila is in need of American assistance to counter Chinese aggression.

George Nissen, an acrobat and tumbler from Iowa, invented what's known today as the modern trampoline. His daughter, Dian Nissen, a trampoline coach, reminisces about her father's joy of jumping.

Until now, Africa has faced an uphill battle importing COVID-19 shots.

Mia Bloom, co-author of "Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of QAnon," speaks with The World's host Marco Werman about the rise of QAnon, a US-based, conspiracy-fueled movement with international reach.

Global health officials are scrambling to curb the spread of the highly infectious COVID-19 delta variant. Dr. Michael Marks, a researcher at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the new challenges.

Iván Ghezzi, an archeologist and the director of the Chankillo project that was awarded the honor, discusses how the centuries-old system operated, and how it's still precise to this day.

On Wednesday, police in Russia raided the home of Roman Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief of The Insider, an independent, investigative media outlet. Dobrokhotov joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the pressure journalists are under in Russia.

The ambitious green-belt project aims to create a series of contiguous forests that would run for hundreds of miles across the country's southern region — but it may take decades.