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Updated 2025-07-18 22:16
As Ethiopia’s civil conflict intensifies, the future for Chinese investment is uncertain
China’s investments helped Ethiopia become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Now, the country is embroiled in a conflict that has displaced tens of thousands — and threatens to destabilize a region in which China is heavily invested.
Four musicians grapple with the same question: What is home?
“Movement,” a one-hour special from The World, brings you stories of global migration through music. Together, host Marco Werman and Ethiopian American singer Meklit Hadero blend song and narrative in a meditation on what it means to be American. We follow a once-undocumented singer in San Francisco on a long-awaited trip back to Mexico, reflect on the experience of exile with a Syrian DJ and hear a Sudanese American artist play his first-ever show in Sudan — all guided by Hadero as she reflects on her own American story.
Garry Kasparov on how 'The Queen's Gambit' brilliantly moves chess skills to center stage
The Russian grandmaster provided consulting help for the popular Netflix series, explaining how to make the game look more real and add historical context to epic US-Soviet matches.
Biden pick to lead US mission at UN will 'rebuild ties with our closest allies,' says former amb.
With over three decades in the US foreign service, Linda Thomas-Greenfield hopes to chart a new course for the US in the halls of the United Nations. Marco Werman speaks to her colleague, former Ambassador Johnnie Carson, about how the adversity that Thomas-Greenfield faced in her career has prepared her for this role.
Bars for queer and transgender women are disappearing worldwide. Will they survive the pandemic?
During the pandemic, LGBTQ bars in London received extra help from the government. In the US, queer women are rallying to save and celebrate the last remaining 15 lesbian bars. In other parts of the world, like Turkey, government funding for LGBTQ venues is not a possibility.
This Afghan ‘computer nerd’ learned to code in a Greek program for refugees. He says it was 'life-changing.'
Social Hackers Academy, an Athens-based nonprofit, tries to equip migrants, refugees and long-term unemployed people with on-demand, computer programming skills.
Air transport sector faces sky-high challenges flying COVID-19 vaccines to far-flung places
To soar past the pandemic, aviation planners are busy sorting out the logistics and distribution difficulties of bringing delicate cargo to distant locales.
Black man’s death by security guards in Brazil sparks outrage, protests
Protests erupted across Brazil last week after a Black man was brutally murdered by two white supermarket security guards. The murder is only the latest case of racist violence in Brazil, which is fueling Black Lives Matter activism across the country.
Amid esports boom, China introduces new restrictions to regulate the industry
At the League of Legends World Championship held in Shanghai last month, more than 3 million people entered to win a ticket to attend the finals. Only 6,000 were allowed in because of social distancing rules due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Blinken will 'repair some of the damage' to US diplomacy, says John Brennan
Former CIA director John Brennan has worked closely with Antony Blinken, who is expected to be announced as President-elect Joe Biden's Secretary of State.
Kenya launches Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine trial amid second wave of coronavirus
The global trial has enrolled more than 24,000 participants from across the world, including in the UK, South Africa and Brazil.
Australia acknowledges atrocities in Afghanistan. Will the US and UK follow suit?
A new, shocking report by the Australian government details war crimes by its forces in Afghanistan — violations that US and UK forces have also been accused of committing.
An Afghan asylum-seeker lost his son in tragic boat journey to Greece. Now, he faces prison time.
The case has received international attention, partly because Greek authorities took the unprecedented step of arresting the grieving father and charging him with child endangerment.
California immigrants put faith in Biden executive order to end travel ban
The next president could undo the travel ban just the way Trump started it. That would trigger a reversal at the State Department, US Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies.
Military experts say a US troop withdrawal complicates conditions on the ground
Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller has announced a major troop withdrawal in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia. The news is being met with plenty of skepticism.
French Muslims worry ‘separatism law’ may create more division
French President Emmanuel Macron's proposed "separatism law" would, among other things, monitor international funding coming into French mosques, crack down on online hate speech and create a special certificate program for French imams.
Siberian student scales birch tree for internet access as classes move online
Alexei Dudoladov has been forced to go to great lengths — or rather, great heights — to take courses on the internet.
What does Pompeo's historic West Bank visit mean for US-Israel policy?
America’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo made history Thursday by becoming the first US secretary of state to visit an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, the entirety of which Palestinians claim as a part of their future state.
The movement to restore the memory of Spain’s forgotten women artists
​​​​​​​Many of the women artists who made a name for themselves in the early 20th century and other periods have long been kept out of the spotlight. Some historians, museum curators and artists and writers are trying to change that.
Sweden’s pivot toward new virus restrictions may not 'shift mindsets,' says Swedish scientist
Lena Einhorn, a filmmaker and former virologist, was one of the early opponents of Sweden's more relaxed coronavirus strategy. She joins The World's host Marco Werman to talk about how Sweden's new virus restrictions may not be enough.
India guards against China’s growing regional plans
Leaders in Delhi have resisted Beijing’s efforts to pull India into networks that China leads or dominates, including the Belt and Road Initiative and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Marie Stopes International name change will ‘put a focus on the future’ of reproductive choice, CEO says
The leading global health organization announced a name change to MSI Reproductive Choices because their namesake, Marie Stopes, was a supporter of eugenics. CEO Simon Cooke talks with The World's host Marco Werman about the name change and the future of MSI.
At the UN review of US human rights, the Trump administration gets an earful
For the Trump administration, the UPR is a final chance for it to defend its policies — and “America first” attitude — to the global community. And while the Trump administration claims it has made gains in human rights, representatives from evaluating countries listed events which, they said, run counter to that narrative.
An American journalist was murdered in Turkey. Why didn’t the US investigate?
Turkish authorities say Halla Barakat and Orouba Barakat were killed in a family dispute. Others suspect a targeted assassination.
Bolsonaro loses big in Brazil’s local elections
Brazilians voted in local elections in more than 5,500 municipalities across the country on Sunday. It was another big loss for President Jair Bolsonaro, coming on the heels of the electoral defeat of his top ally, US President Donald Trump.
A queer nature photographer on the great outdoors and hiking in 6-inch heels
The great outdoors is wild, rugged — and often cast in masculine terms. So, it can be easy for queer and gender non-conforming people to feel excluded from outdoor spaces. Photographer Wyn Wiley wants to change that.
Pandemic set to widen global inequality
If you thought you lived in an unequal world before, get ready.
American exceptionalism in a pandemic
COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. It’s also created a moment to turn things right side up.
Paris agreement gets ‘new lease on life’ under Biden, climate advocates say
The US is the second-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. And because the climate crisis knows no borders, who sits in the White House matters everywhere.
Study shows Black people twice as likely as whites to contract coronavirus
A new investigation looked at more than 18 million people who took part in 50 studies in the US and UK. The World spoke to Charles Kwaku-Odo with the Caribbean and African Health Network about the study's findings on the virus's inequities.
'Equity is very front and center' for Biden's new COVID-19 task force
President-elect Joe Biden is taking a radically different approach to COVID-19 than President Donald Trump. The World speaks to Dr. Céline Gounder, an HIV and infectious disease specialist named to Biden's COVID-19 task force.
Human rights groups weigh boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
In September, more than 160 advocacy organizations wrote a letter to the International Olympic Committee asking for the Games to be moved out of China.
‘It’s a sculpture of an idea’: Activist defends nude statue honoring Mary Wollstonecraft amid backlash
Critics argue that a nude statue honoring a feminist is sexist — and that important men in history are not typically depicted this way.
TV series ‘Transplant’ follows Syrian refugee doctor as he resettles in Canada
Actor Hamza Haq is the star of “Transplant.” He joined The World’s host Marco Werman from Toronto.
Italy's coronavirus response was a role model for Europe. What went wrong?
A little over a month ago, Italy was held up as a role model for their coronavirus response in Europe. But this week, Italy surpassed 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections, becoming one of the top 10 worst-affected countries globally.
In Italy, religious organizations' 'fetus graves' reignite abortion debate
Catholic and conservative groups are slowly chipping away at abortion rights in Italy, where abortion has been legal since 1978.
‘We will stand firm’ in fight for democracy in Hong Kong, former party chair says
Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, resigned Wednesday after the Hong Kong government disqualified four fellow party members. He believes Beijing's latest crackdown marks the end of the "one country, two systems" model for Hong Kong.
Wendy Sherman: Renegotiating Iran nuclear deal 'will be difficult, hard work'
Officials in Tehran say that for the US to jump back into the historic agreement with world powers, new sanctions would have to be undone and a price paid for recent economic damage.
'A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety': Coping strategies for young activists
Climate change is disrupting lives and causing deep anxiety, especially for the young people organizing to address it. A new book lays out strategies to help Generation Z activists address climate-fueled anxieties and envision a resilient future.
He survived torture in a Syrian prison. Now, he’s set to study in the US.
Omar Alshogre was a teenager when security forces in Syria arrested him for participating in demonstrations. He was imprisoned and tortured. Last month, Alshogre learned he had been accepted to Georgetown University.
Images of Canada's coastal wolves help promote ocean conservation efforts
British Columbia’s sea wolves had been threatened by trophy hunters until environmental groups — and a photographer — stepped in.
The NBA works ‘super hard’ to reestablish ‘open dialogue’ in China
After the NBA was banned on Chinese TV, the US basketball association made a series of public and private gestures in China to quell political tensions that erupted from one NBA player’s infamous pro-Hong Kong tweet.
PLO official: Biden is 'no savior' for Palestinians but should hold Israel 'to account'
The past four years of the Trump administration has not been good for Palestinians. As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, Palestinian senior official Hanan Ashrawi says his administration has a chance to turn things around.
Rapid ice melt and sea-level rise will be part of our global future — no matter what
The Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets are melting at alarming rates due to climate change and will continue to do so for decades — even if the Paris climate agreement goals are met.
Denmark orders culling of minks to fight coronavirus
Some health experts question the move, while mink farmers worry about their livelihoods.
Some Americans fled to Canada when Trump won. Will a Biden presidency bring them home?
Stephen Shainbart was one of the thousands of Americans who, feeling shocked by Donald Trump’s victory, went online looking for information about how to move to Canada. He says even a Biden win won't bring him home now.
Masha Gessen on the 2020 election: Democracy involves 'constant reinvention'
Across the political landscape, members of the media, pundits and some Republicans described Trump's defiant speech about the election being "stolen" as a low point for American democracy.
Could lifting patents speed up access to life-saving COVID-19 drugs?
Some representatives to the World Trade Organization think so.
LGBTQ candidates won US elections in droves this week. Their momentum crosses borders.
About a dozen LGBTQ candidates were elected to office across the US this week. LGBTQ politicians in other countries say these are victories for the entire world.
At US-Mexico border, asylum-seekers watch election returns for signs of change
For those stranded, the stakes of the US presidential contest could not be higher. But policy reforms are likely to take months, at the earliest.
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