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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.

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

    Election in Indonesia Presents a Challenge for the U.S.
    May 10 2024
    Prabowo Subianto will become the president of Indonesia in the Fall. Critics worry that the former general under a previous authoritarian government will roll back democracy. That presents a challenge for the U.S., which once trained and supported Prabowo, then subsequently banned him from entering the U.S. for twenty years.

    And a TV song contest in Venezuela in which every song is about the authoritarian president.

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    8 mins
  • A Foiled Assassination Plot in Ukraine; Russia Marks World War II Victory

    A Foiled Assassination Plot in Ukraine; Russia Marks World War II Victory
    May 9 2024
    Ukraine uncovers what they say was a sophisticated network of spies working with Russia to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. And in Russia, during a celebration marking the USSR's victory over Germany in World War II, Russia's president again drew parallels between that fight against fascism and the war in Ukraine. We hear from Russians who attended the event.

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    7 mins
  • Online Scams are a Worldwide Problem and Scammers May Also Be Victims

    Online Scams are a Worldwide Problem and Scammers May Also Be Victims
    May 8 2024
    Scams that target people via direct message and texts in an effort to steal money have become pervasive. But the scammer on the other end of the communication might be a victim too, in a human-trafficking scheme. We hear the story of one such victim.

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    6 mins
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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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