State of the World from NPR

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702 Episodes

  1. Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins A Third Term

    Published: 6/4/2024

  2. La Presidenta: Mexico Elects Its First Woman to the Presidency

    Published: 6/3/2024

  3. A Visit to the Gateway for Ukrainian Prisoners of War Freed from Russia

    Published: 5/31/2024

  4. What Is Hamas' Capability and Strategy Now?

    Published: 5/30/2024

  5. Battle of Chinese and Taiwanese Chatbots and a Balloon Battle Between the Koreas

    Published: 5/29/2024

  6. How Israel's Assault on Rafah is Unfolding

    Published: 5/28/2024

  7. Questions of Loyalty in Latvia

    Published: 5/27/2024

  8. Iranians React President's Death; North Korean Propaganda Goes Viral

    Published: 5/24/2024

  9. Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti

    Published: 5/23/2024

  10. Taiwan's New Government, With an Eye Towards China

    Published: 5/22/2024

  11. How Does Israel Respond to the International Criminal Court?

    Published: 5/21/2024

  12. Iran's President Dies, What Happens Next?

    Published: 5/20/2024

  13. Saving a Language in Chile

    Published: 5/17/2024

  14. How Does Israel's Military Investigate Itself?

    Published: 5/16/2024

  15. A Visit to a "Marriage Market" in China

    Published: 5/15/2024

  16. The Deadly, Hidden Threat to Gaza's Civilians

    Published: 5/14/2024

  17. Russia Makes Surprising Gains in Ukraine

    Published: 5/13/2024

  18. Election in Indonesia Presents a Challenge for the U.S.

    Published: 5/10/2024

  19. A Foiled Assassination Plot in Ukraine; Russia Marks World War II Victory

    Published: 5/9/2024

  20. Online Scams are a Worldwide Problem and Scammers May Also Be Victims

    Published: 5/8/2024

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