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Politically, Israel's conflicts are a "ticking time bomb' for Netanyahu
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (209+ words) With fighting in Iran and Lebanon taking over public consciousness, the crisis in Gaza has fallen somewhat out of focus for much of the world. At a moment of political upheaval in Israel, journalist Noga Tarnopolsky speaks with Host Carolyn…...
Pakistan's solar revolution
1+ week, 1+ day ago (155+ words) Solar power is booming in Pakistan. The country generates almost 25% of its electricity from solar power " five years ago, it was only 2%. The surge is continuing to accelerate." The World is looking into the why and how of this surge…...
The humanitarian catastrophe the world continues to overlook
1+ week, 1+ day ago (157+ words) Throughout her years at NBC, distinguished journalist Ann Curry reported from the front lines of some of the world's most dangerous conflicts. Her fearless storytelling earned her an Emmy for her coverage of the Darfur genocide in Sudan in 2007." Now,…...
Asia's "cleanest village' tries to find a balance between tourists and calm
2+ week, 3+ day ago (771+ words) Mawlynnong in India has been called the cleanest village in Asia and has become a popular tourist destination. But now, villagers are trying to find a way to welcome visitors, while also maintaining their own community spirit. Mawlynnong, India, is…...
Czech Republic bans communist symbols in May Day parades
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (138+ words) DW's Rob Cameron reports from Prague on May Day about a controversial new law that bans communist symbols in the Czech Republic. Friday is May Day, when workers around the world mark the anniversary of the birth of the labor…...
International jazz musician Fabiola M'ndez and her cuatro
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (158+ words) Fabiola M'ndez gestures to Puerto Rico on a map during her studio visit with Carolyn Beeler Musicians who play Puerto Rican folk music are in high demand these days, especially if they play the cuatro, a traditional stringed instrument. Cuatro…...
Out of Eden Walk: The music of animal husbandry
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (201+ words) A mountain mule's first bath in the Euphrates River, with guide Mustafa Filiz. Near Siverek, Turkey. If you have pets, you've probably "talked" to them at some point " just like shepherds and animal herders do. For livestock keepers, the stakes…...
UK's King Charles in US for landmark visit as trans-Atlantic relations face strain
3+ week, 4+ day ago (165+ words) Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the United States today for a four-day state visit marking the year of the 250th anniversary of US independence. The trip comes amid strained relations between London and Washington, after Britain resisted pressure…...
Syria brings Assad regime members to justice for the first time
3+ week, 4+ day ago (144+ words) In Syria on Sunday, landmark trials began that are expected to bring members of the Assad regime to justice. While the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and others are being tried in absentia, Atef Najib, a former security chief " and…...
How natural disasters impact elections around the world
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (129+ words) Elections are supposed to give people a say in who governs their country, but nature can have an impact on elections. A report out today from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance found nearly 100 cases of "disaster-disrupted" elections…...