Rickshaws in India celebrating America’s birthday
In the United States, a long holiday weekend over the 4th of July celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Recently, NPR’s correspondent…
Rescue turns to recovery in Venezuela
Thousands remain missing more than a week after the twin earthquakes struck Venezuela and hope for finding survivors is fading…
What it’s like to be a healthcare worker at the center of an Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 300 people, putting it on track to…
As Venezuelans struggle to find earthquake survivors, many blame the government
The death toll continues to rise in Venezuela after twin earthquakes struck last week devastating coastal areas. The government says…
Despite a ceasefire in Gaza, civilians don’t feel safe
As the world focused on the war with Iran, Israeli forces steadily took more territory in the Gaza Strip and…
Earthquakes cause devastation in Venezuela
Earthquakes have caused vast damage in Venezuela, catching residents by surprise in a place not accustomed to temblors. A state…
The town where the latest Ebola outbreak likely began
An Ebola outbreak is spreading across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that health experts warn could become one of…
Political change in Colombia and the U.K.
In today’s episode we look at political shifts in two countries. In the UK, the former mayor of Manchester, England,…
World Cup firsts for Iran and Uzbekistan
Now that World Cup games have taken over nearly every television around the globe, today we bring you two stories…
India’s plans for a remote island paradise
India plans to build a major port, airport and town on pristine, remote Great Nicobar Island. Supporters say it could…