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State of the World from NPR
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One of the most sought after weapons in the world is the Patriot air-defense system, developed by the US. It is considered to be among the most effective air defense systems having been tested in war-time situations by countries from the Middle East to Eastern Europe. In a rare move, President Trump announced at a recent NATO summit that the US will share the technology with Ukraine. The problem is that the Patriot defense system is difficult to produce, so takes a long time to get production up to speed and it is expensive. We hear what this development might mean for Ukraine's war with Russia from Seth Jones, he's the President of the Defense and Security Department at Center for Strategic and International Studies.5 hours ago
Middle East conflict1 year ago
The U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a return to all-out war after agreeing to a ceasefire last month.5 hours ago
Up First Newsletter2 years ago
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. And, Congress returns from recess facing tight deadlines.5 hours ago
Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says20 hours ago
Investigators probe a fire at a music bar in Bangkok that killed at least 27 people12 hours ago
Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival1 day ago
Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals1 day ago
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran attacks U.S. allies in the Gulf20 hours ago
Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that?2 days ago
Spain edges Belgium and will face France in World Cup semifinal2 days ago
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing2 days ago
What does Iran stand to lose if the ceasefire with the U.S. collapses?3 days ago
U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza3 days ago
9 months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza3 days ago
Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain's strangest election3 days ago
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people, with 23 others missing3 days ago
Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo3 days ago
U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal3 days ago
Israel expands its control of Gaza4 days ago
Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention4 days ago
How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister4 days ago
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Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy4 days ago
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