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- The World’s reporter on the ground in Havana takes a look at what life feels like in Cuba right now, from long blackouts and economic hardship to changes in the private sector and growing tensions with the United States. Also, women across India are pushing for the ability to just hang out safely in public. And, how mangroves were destroyed while protecting Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa. Plus, Liberian American singer-songwriter Mon Rovia focuses on his journey to finding empathy from grief, and making peace with the fact that he escaped Liberia's civil war as a child, while much of his family remained behind.
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Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned today following reports of two inappropriate relationships, including with a subordinate and a woman suspected of being a spy for the Chinese government. Also, a look at the predicament of seafarers caught in the middle of the US-Israeli war with Iran. And, an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital this morning in Gaza has killed Dr. Rizk Abu Shaaira, a surgeon who was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary, “American Doctor.” Plus, the late Nigerian musical innovator Fela Kuti is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices - More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Ireland this week for a series of high-level meetings, against a backdrop of growing security concerns across Europe, including bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and targeted several media outlets. Also, combatting loneliness at refugee centers in Germany. And, Doctors Without Borders says DRC is the most challenging place for aid workers. Plus, Peruvian customs agents nab luggage bound for Europe holding some 3,000 tarantulas wrapped in dirty socks.
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Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices - Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi today among Russia, Ukraine and the US will resume tomorrow amid a political deadlock. Also, Malaysia bans online abuse to stem growing violence against women. And, a look at beavers repopulating parts of Spain. Plus, a British musical reimagines the story of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
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Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices Pope Leo's Latin America trip tests Catholic Church's role in a changing region
09/11/2026 | 50 mins.Pope Leo XIV kicked off his first Latin American tour as pontiff over the weekend. His journey will test the Catholic Church’s role in a region dealing with economic hardship, environmental threats and declining religious affiliation. Also, the party of former President Nelson Mandela loses big in South Africa elections. And, advocates hope this year's COP31 will see a focus on ending coal, even while the conference is being held in Turkey, which is pushing to expand its coal production. Plus, a look at “The Golden Thread” project that celebrates East Boston’s history of immigration.
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