Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NP...
Israel has prevented international journalists from entering Gaza, which means getting information from the territory is difficult. NPR has relied on producer Anas Baba who lives in and reports from Gaza to be our microphone. In a conversation with NPR's correspondent Israel Daniel Estrin, we hear about the daily challenges Baba faces in Gaza. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdatesLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea?
Authorities in South Korea are continuing to try to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failed declaration of martial law over a month ago. As the country continues to be mired in political crisis, analyst are studying the health of the country's democracy. And as our correspondent in Seoul tells us, they're drawing comparisons to recent events in the U.S.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The Significance of Bread Lines in Syria
Weeks ago, a new interim government in Syria was formed in the wake of the regime of Bashar al-Assad being toppled. And now that new government faces myriad challenges in holding the government together and keeping it running. Our correspondent in Damascus takes us to a bakery to show us one of the most visible signs of the new government's struggle, long bread lines.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The Epicenter of the COVID Outbreak Five Years Later
We go to the city were there the COVID-19 global pandemic started five years ago, Wuhan, China. We find that security is still tight and trauma is still pervasive. We look at what has changed— and what hasn't— since the "mysterious illness" first emerged.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites
Part of a Crusader castle collapsed. An 18th century minaret toppled. Church mosaics burned. Israeli airstrikes have damaged priceless antiquities across Lebanon & Syria during it's war with Hezbollah. With a ceasefire now in place, archaeologists are trying to assess damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We visit some.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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