State of Ukraine
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We have reporters on the ground in Ukraine and around the world, bringing you the latest on Russia's war in Ukraine. We'll discuss the conflict's past, its possible future, and what each new development means for the rest of the world.
- 12 minutes 44 secondsLooking Back: The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now FreeAs we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a report from a remote corner of southeastern Syria near the border with Jordan. There some 7,000 people were trapped in a refugee camp for years. They had fled Syrian regime forces and ISIS attacks and had nowhere else they could go. Our reporter was the first person to visit the camp, after the Syrian regime fell. We get an update on where those residents are now.
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NPR Privacy Policy24 December 2025, 6:00 pm - 9 minutes 21 secondsLooking Back: Sudan’s Capital, Ravaged by WarAs we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we get a glimpse inside the shattered city of Khartoum, Sudan, in April of 2025. The capital city was destroyed by the two-year civil war and is in the process of trying to recover.
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NPR Privacy Policy23 December 2025, 6:00 pm - 10 minutes 56 secondsLooking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in AustriaAs we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of the defiant Austrian nuns. The three sisters, all in their 80’s, recently ran away from a nursing home. With the help of supporters, and a locksmith, they broke into their former convent in defiance of church orders. They’re determined to fulfill their vows and grow old on their own terms. These sisters are have taken Instagram by storm where they’re being supported by a growing community. We go to Salzburg to meet them.
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NPR Privacy Policy22 December 2025, 6:00 pm - 4 minutes 29 secondsWhy Cuba is Watching Venezuela Intently
Cuba today feels more isolated than ever after years of sanctions from the United States have severely damaged the economy. Now Cubans are watching the U.S. ramp up pressure on the government of Venezuela, Cuba’s most loyal ally and an important trading partner. Our reporter in Havana talks to some Cubans about the current moment.
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NPR Privacy Policy19 December 2025, 7:25 pm - 3 minutes 56 secondsVenezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade
President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president. Venezuelans tell us that in a country long battered by shortages, it’s just another crisis to endure.
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NPR Privacy Policy18 December 2025, 8:52 pm - 5 minutes 40 secondsWill Myanmar's Election Change Anything?
Myanmar, also known as Burma, will hold a phased general election starting later this month. It comes amidst a years long civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. And it is being called by a military government that seized power in a coup four years ago. We learn about the lengths the leadership is going to in order to convince the world to accept the election’s results.
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NPR Privacy Policy17 December 2025, 9:20 pm - 8 minutes 56 secondsInnovating Ways to Address Poverty in Uganda
One method of combating extreme poverty is providing cash grants to allow people to start businesses. We go to Uganda to take a look at one such program that has changed their model in an effort to increase the impact of their support. And the changes caused intended consequences.
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NPR Privacy Policy16 December 2025, 8:42 pm - 4 minutes 14 secondsHanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far Away
Jews in Israel had been looking forward to the Hanukkah holiday this year, since recent public celebrations had been curtailed first by COVID and then the wars that followed the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. But this year’s celebration is happening in the aftermath of a horrific attack on a Hanukkah event in Australia that killed at least 15. We go to Tel Aviv to hear how people are feeling about the holiday this year.
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NPR Privacy Policy15 December 2025, 10:51 pm - 5 minutes 3 secondsAn Interview with a Hamas Leader
NPR recently met with a senior Hamas leader on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar as the organization prepares to negotiate the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire. He says Hamas is willing to lay down its weapons for up to ten years. Our correspondent gives us the highlights of the conversation.
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NPR Privacy Policy12 December 2025, 8:00 pm - 6 minutes 54 secondsExploring our Planet Through the History of MapsPhysical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation. They are windows into history, culture and how we perceive the world. We visit a map library in Maine to see what maps can tells about the planet and ourselves.
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NPR Privacy Policy11 December 2025, 9:12 pm - 7 minutes 43 secondsHow Have Russian Schools Changed Since the War in Ukraine Began?
Life for Russians has changed in myriad ways since the start of the full scale war in Ukraine in 2022. It has affected everything from what they can say to what they can buy. But perhaps the most far reaching change is in what Russians learn. Our correspondent in Moscow tells us about a new undercover documentary that shows the changes to Russian schools.
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