State of the World from NPR

2 years ago

Earthquakes have caused vast damage in Venezuela, catching residents by surprise in a place not accustomed to temblors. A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela— a nation that was politically and economically fragile before this natural disaster hit. Rescue workers are searching buildings for survivors as help begins to arrive from nearby countries. We hear from people there and from scientists who say there are some unusual features about this event.

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The Picture Show

1 month ago

Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes

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Up First Newsletter

2 years ago

2 earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 164. And, Trump cancels housing bill signing

11 hours ago

'They can kill you': Immigrants fear a surge in xenophobic violence in South Africa

13 hours ago

Europe is 'reading the tea leaves' on Trump's Ukraine policy, says ex-NATO envoy

6 hours ago

The death toll is rising after major Venezuelan earthquakes topple many buildings

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The town where the latest Ebola outbreak likely began

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On the waterfront in Lucerne, Switzerland, soccer fans watched jumbo TVs showing a World Cup match played an ocean away. But the air felt more like the tropics.

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U.N. nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran, but Iran says only after final deal

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Inside the gold-mining town where the Ebola outbreak likely started

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Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

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Consider This from NPR

6 months ago

Albanians are protesting a real estate deal with ties to Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump

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Political change in Colombia and the U.K.

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Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

2 days ago

U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

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Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?

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Middle East conflict

1 year ago

A U.S.-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal

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Lebanese struggle to get by in an ancient city under Israeli evacuation order

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France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave

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Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess

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Gunman kills an officer at a Montreal hotel before being shot dead, police say

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World Cup firsts for Iran and Uzbekistan

3 days ago

2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3

3 days ago

Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

3 days ago