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  • Where do Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stand?

    Where do Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stand?
    Aug 26 2025

    President Trump has made clear he’s interested in ending the war Russia has waged on Ukraine. After a flurry of diplomatic meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a variety of European leaders, is the prospect of peace near? We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and a national security correspondent from the New York Times on whether progress has been made.

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    8 minutos
  • Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

    Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers
    Aug 25 2025

    In Ireland, the Catholic Church once ran homes for unwed mothers. Until recently the church dominated life there and pregnancy outside marriage was considered shameful. Behind one of these homes a ghastly discovery has recently been made and is now being unearthed. It was a secret most people in the town knew about, but no one took any action until recently.

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    12 minutos
  • What is Hamas’ Strategy?

    What is Hamas’ Strategy?
    Aug 22 2025

    A U.N. backed panel of experts declares a famine in the northern part of Gaza, the first time there has been a confirmed famine in the Middle East. We hear about the conditions that lead to the declaration. And Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire with Israel, while Israel is threatening a new assault into Gaza City. We hear about the pressure Hamas is facing from Arab countries while it seeks to ensure its own survival.



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    9 minutos
  • Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City

    Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City
    Aug 21 2025
    After banning a pro-Palestinian protest group and labeling members terrorists, the UK has been arresting hundreds of protesters at weekly rallies, mostly elderly people. Critics say it endangers freedom of speech and assembly.

    And Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some surprising things to grow in local gardens.

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    9 minutos
  • The “White Walkers” of Gaza

    The “White Walkers” of Gaza
    Aug 20 2025
    In the Gaza Strip thousands of exhausted, hungry people seek meager food at a distribution site in the north. Those lucky enough to get one of the sacks of white flour given out are called “white walkers”, a reference to zombie-like characters in the television show "Game of Thrones". But many leave empty-handed and simply seeking the food aid is dangerous and often deadly. We go to one of these sites to see the dangers hungry Palestinians will face in search of food.

    You can see a short video version of this report here.

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    6 minutos
  • President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine

    President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine
    Aug 19 2025
    President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders met at the White House to talk about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting followed a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week. We dive into the proposals to end the war and how each side might react to them. We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and Ukraine’s former foreign minister.

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    9 minutos
  • A Devastating Drought in Iran

    A Devastating Drought in Iran
    Aug 18 2025
    A long lasting drought and severe heat this summer, compounded with government mismanagement of the country’s dams have led to an impending water crisis in Iran. Officials are warning that the approximately ten million residents of the country's capital, Tehran, might run out of water in a matter of weeks. We hear how this has happened and what it means for Iranians.

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    5 minutos
  • A Secret History of the Japanese Army

    A Secret History of the Japanese Army
    Aug 15 2025

    On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII, the legacy of a biological warfare unit still haunts. And human rights activists are alarmed by the Trump administration’s changing focus.

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    10 minutos