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Updated 2025-09-08 02:17
A decade of war has devastated Syria's health care system
Sometimes, the most basic services are not available to patients. And it can lead to dire consequences.
For pregnant women, getting the COVID-19 jab is a challenging choice
Information on vaccines for pregnant women differs, depending on the country. Making the choice to get the shot while pregnant can get complicated, explains Valerie Fernández, who faced the decision herself in Arizona.
A Gaza mother struggles to protect her kids
A mother of three living in Gaza discussed with The World's host Marco Werman the trauma that her children face while living under airstrikes.
New Zealand condemns China’s treatment of Uyghurs but won't call it ‘genocide’
New Zealand has joined other countries in calling out China for its mistreatment of Uyghurs, but falls short of calling it "genocide." Critics say the condemnation has been "watered down" to protect China as an essential trade partner.
Cash, beer, doughnuts: Can incentives work to get people vaccinated?
In a matter of weeks, some parts of the globe have gone from trying to get enough vaccines to now having them, and trying to convince people to take them.
Afghan amb to the US on the Taliban: ‘They are not interested in peace but power’
The Afghan ambassador to the US, Roya Rahmani, spoke to The World's host Marco Werman about the security situation in Afghanistan, and the government's handling of it.
A year of pandemic schooling highlights education gaps for English-language learners
Remote learning has been especially hard on students for whom English is a second language. Educators are now trying to support them and their families.
'This is a war scene’: Rio residents grieve, protest against deadly police raid
At least 25 people were killed on Thursday in a police raid on a poor community in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now, residents and local officials are demanding answers — and accountability.
COVID-19 may impact Nepal's climbing season, but government denies rising cases
Mountaineers say COVID-19 is rapidly spreading on Mount Everest. "We could have a very, very bad tragedy this year," said Leo Namen, a climber from Canada.
Latin American and Caribbean countries use volcanic landscapes to tap geothermal energy
Global capacity for geothermal energy has nearly doubled over the past two decades.
Is Brexit destabilizing Northern Ireland?
Last month's violence in Northern Ireland was blamed on anger over Brexit but, upon closer inspection, the issues run much deeper.
A small town in Sweden fights to preserve Elfdalian, a dying forest language
The town of Älvdalen is fighting to preserve its local language amid pushback from some members of parliament.
A patent waiver 'strikes the right balance' between commercial interests and public health, says South Africa WTO rep
Mustaqeem De Gama, South Africa's representative to the World Trade Organization, tells The World's Marco Werman about the global effort to relax intellectual property restrictions during the pandemic.
Twitter's ban on actor Kangana Ranaut could lead to confrontation with Indian government
The expulsion of Kangana Ranaut from Twitter may put the platform on a path toward confrontation with the Indian government.
France’s top elite school closes in quest for diversity
In April, French President Emmanuel Macron ordered the closure of L’Ecole Nationale d’Administration, with plans to “to build something better.” But will its replacement be more of the same by a different name?
As Europe plans to reopen, travelers must read the fine print
After a year of travel restrictions, the EU commission has laid out plans that could see the continent open its borders by June. But several COVID-19 rules and restrictions will still apply.
This medieval Catholic church in Spain hosts iftar meals during Ramadan
Many of Spain’s 2 million Muslims are celebrating iftar, the traditional dinner at nightfall during Ramadan, alone. But Barcelona's Santa Anna Church has opened its courtyard for the nightly meal to keep the festive tradition alive.
US will go ‘beyond mere statements’ to support Ukraine sovereignty, says former US amb
William Taylor, the former US ambassador to Ukraine, joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about what's at stake with Secretary of State Antony Blinken's strategic visit to Kyiv.
Concerns about an English border loom over Scottish elections
Political heat is rising in the Scottish borderlands as pro-independence parties lean toward getting the majority in Thursday’s Scottish parliamentary elections.
Two siblings, oceans apart, support each other as medics on the COVID-19 frontlines
Two medical doctors — a brother and sister — are fighting the pandemic. She's in the US. He's in India.
The ‘strange grace’ of singer Arooj Aftab
In her latest record, “Vulture Prince,” Pakistani composer Arooj Aftab uses words from Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and 11th-century Persian poet Jalāl ad-Dīn Mohammad Rūmī, alongside electronic samples and touches of jazz trumpet.
Displaced Syrians in Turkey say Syria's elections are a sham
​​​​​​​Syria is set to hold presidential elections this month. Syrians in Turkey view the exercise with cynicism and bitterness.
The Proud Boys right-wing group disbands in Canada
Two months after being designated a terrorist organization in Canada, the group has disbanded, saying that it never posed a threat, as claimed by Ottawa officials.
South Africa boosts Africa's COVID-19 vaccine supply with local manufacturing
​​​​​​​South Africa's resumption of COVID-19 vaccinations has coincided with an extra 1.1 million vaccine doses that were produced locally by South African company Aspen Pharmacare.
'Fighting corruption in Russia is now being called extremism,' says Alexei Navalny's top strategist
Leonid Volkov joins The World from Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, to give an update on Alexei Navalny's health status and the future of their political opposition movement in Russia, after being designated as "extremists."
Hunger, unemployment, health care inequity: The pandemic's devastating impact on Brazil's Black communities
Three-quarters of Brazil’s poor are Black or multiracial. And they have felt the brunt of the pandemic more than any other population in the country.
Report: Police treatment of African Americans in the US amounts to crimes against humanity
A 188-page report on police brutality finds that the US has two systems of justice — one for white people and another for Black people.
Thousands of medical workers left behind in Mexico’s vaccination program
As governments the world over prioritize medical workers for vaccines, thousands in Mexico’s private health care sector say they’re being passed over.
Norway's minister calls on others to follow his country's lead in sharing COVID-19 vaccines
Just a few months into its rollout, COVAX is now short tens of millions of doses. It has shipped some 50 million vaccines to low- and middle-income countries. It’s a fraction of what it had hoped to get out by now, and an even tinier fraction of what’s actually needed.
A French court won’t try the killer of a Jewish doctor. Thousands are protesting.
“The entire Jewish community is traumatized," said Abraham Nahoum, one of 20,000 protesters demanding justice for Sarah Halimi, 65, a retired doctor who was killed in 2017.
This center in Turkey was a refuge for Syrian youth. The pandemic shut it down.
In Turkey, a center that helped get children and youth off the streets has been closed for more than a year amid the pandemic.
As Cyprus' leaders convene for peace talks in Geneva, some Cypriots say 'expectations are low'
Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders, along with other stakeholders, are discussing potential solutions to what’s widely known as the “Cyprus issue.”
Denmark revokes residency permits of some Syrian refugees
Under a new policy that deems certain parts of Syria safe to return, some Syrian refugees now face deportation and, in some cases, family separations. The European Union, the United States and numerous human rights groups have condemned the decision.
Inside a migrant shelter for men: Untold stories of trauma, challenges
Single adults make up about 80% of border apprehensions — and men are in the majority — when trying to cross into the United States.
Turkey’s Erdoğan calls Biden’s acknowledgment of the Armenian genocide ‘unfounded, unjust, unrealistic’
Armenia and human rights advocates around the globe applauded Biden’s move, while Turkey responded with furor.
US loosens export restrictions to help India's 'full-blown' coronavirus crisis
The Defense Production Act has historically allowed the US to prioritize American needs in times of crisis. In an abrupt shift, the Biden administration will allow shipments of raw materials for the manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines to India, explains Matt Kavanagh, an assistant professor of global health at Georgetown University.
Trying to measure fracking's toll on human health
The fracking boom has transformed large swaths of rural America, turning towns from idyllic to industrial and threatening the physical and mental health of many inhabitants.
US could stand to dial down democracy, says economist
When it comes to democracy, less may be more.
Canada’s highest court rules in favor of Sinixt tribal rights at heart of hunting case
Canada's Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 in favor of Rick Desautel, a man from Washington state who was charged with illegally hunting an elk in British Columbia in 2010.
Oscar-nominated 'Wolfwalkers' blends environmental, spiritual history of Ireland
This Oscar contender mixes fantastical folktales and Irish history to tell a story that feels fresh.
Amid narcotics reform, Thai cooks replace MSG with cannabis
Shifting attitudes about narcotics in Thailand have reached restaurants. From stir-fries and rich curries to tempura-fried leaves, chefs are experimenting with cannabis flavors.
Capitalism is ruining the world, and can save it, says economist
Social and environmental concerns are now being embraced by corporate America. Here’s why.
Despite Chauvin verdict, ACLU says the US still needs international accountability
Law enforcement agencies across the US and in Minneapolis ramped up their forces in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin verdict. Advocates say that decision, in and of itself, shows that the US can’t solve its police brutality problems on its own, and needs international oversight.
Reunion Island artist Dilo uses the sounds of nature to celebrate it
“What will our future sound like?” That's the question hundreds of artists like Dilo have answered in a new musical project that celebrates nature.
WTO head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on vaccines: ‘We have to solve the health crisis if we want economic recovery’
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and female director-general of the World Trade Organization, talks to The World about her work priorities and her recent book, "Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons."
Nature vs nurture debate is 'totally dead in science,' says neuroscientist
Unlike smartphones, our mental hardware is tremendously changeable. Here’s how our remarkably nimble brains rewire themselves.
'It’s hard to have hope when you haven't had time to breathe,’ says Liberian American activist on Chauvin verdict
Alfreda Daniels Juasemai, a community organizer and co-founder of Black Immigrant Collective in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, says the Chauvin verdict doesn't offer much hope.
In the wake of Chadian President Idriss Déby's death, a transitional military council will lead the country
Idriss Déby's death has spurred a dizzying, 360-degree change of course for Chad, which was nearing the end of an election that was projected to give the president a sixth term in office.
Biden's Earth Day summit tests US, global commitment to slowing climate change
For Earth Day this year, President Biden is convening leaders from around the world for a virtual conference on the climate emergency.
Treasure hunts — they’re not just for pirates
In France, an antique collector has buried two halves of a key that will unlock a golden casket worth nearly $1 million. Find out how the “The Golden Treasure of the Entente Cordiale" treasure hunt hails back to the days of King Edward VII.
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