• State of the World from NPR

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State of the World from NPR

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  • 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 NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. State of the World was previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories.

    Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to State of the World+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/stateoftheworld
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  • The Indian Movie Acclaimed Abroad But Snubbed at Home

    The Indian Movie Acclaimed Abroad But Snubbed at Home
    Dec 17 2024
    The film "All We Imagine As Light" is an Indian film that has won rare international acclaim from Cannes and the Golden Globes. But at home in India the international buzz was ignored and it was passed over as India's entry for the Oscars. Our correspondent in Mumbai, where the film was shot, explores why it is not receiving the same acclaim in India.

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    6 mins
  • Will Sectarian Groups Get Along in a New Syria?

    Will Sectarian Groups Get Along in a New Syria?
    Dec 16 2024
    As the future of Syria begins to emerge, one minority group is particularly fearful about how they'll be treated. The Alawites feel like they were mistreated by now-deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad, but because he was a member of that sect, they are also unfairly tied to him in the minds of other Syrians. We go to an Alawite neighborhood of Damascus to hear their concerns.

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    8 mins
  • People in Syria Lost and Found

    People in Syria Lost and Found
    Dec 13 2024
    The U.N. estimates over a 100,00 people have gone missing in Syria under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. And many families never knew the fate of their loved ones. Now that the regime has fallen, the search is on for the missing. We join some Syrians on that search.

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Cant get enough

Cant wait for each episode of the most important issue today. History happening now. Very professional. Wish episodes were longer, deeper. But appreciate every week day.

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