
International
Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid
The U.N. migration agency says that more than 30,000 people have been left homeless by the destruction.
1 year ago
New COVID-19 Boosters, Earworms, Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
New COVID-19 vaccine recommendations come out Tuesday. We hear from Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA advisory panel, about the latest guidelines released by the CDC.
Air Date: September 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:26North Korea’s leader is in Russia to meet Putin, with both locked in standoffs with the West
Kim is expected to seek economic aid and military technology for his impoverished country.
1 year ago
Luis Rubiales resigns as head of Spain’s soccer federation
The embattled president of Spain's soccer federation has left his job. A furor arose after he kissed a star player on the mouth after the Women's World Cup final.
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Biden says stronger U.S. ties with Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
It's Biden's first time in Vietnam, and his stop comes as Vietnam has elevated the U.S. to its highest diplomatic status, comprehensive strategic partner.
1 year ago
A powerful earthquake in Morocco has killed more than 2,000 people
Rescue efforts are complicated by the fact that the quake struck remote, mountainous villages.
1 year ago
Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 1,300 people
Morocco’s Interior Ministry said Saturday afternoon that at least 1,305 people had died, and another 1,832 people were injured.
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Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
1 year ago
Spain’s women’s soccer coach is fired as fallout grows from unwanted World Cup kiss
Spain's soccer federation did not mention Jorge Vilda's connection to now-suspended president Luis Rubiales or his unpopularity among the Women's World Cup-winning team.
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Putin says he won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has
Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the Kremlin’s demands as a ploy to advance its own interests.
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U.S. falls to Lithuania at Basketball World Cup but still qualifies for Paris Olympics
The loss was the first for the U.S. in 10 games this summer, counting five exhibition games on the way to the World Cup.
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On its 10th anniversary, Brazilian Day Philadelphia draws thousands to Penn’s Landing
Attendees were immersed in Brazilian cuisine, art, and music in celebration of Brazil’s independence and its cultural contributions to Philadelphia.
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Ukrainian refugees in Philly step into the light to have their portraits painted
Dozens of artists at Studio Incamminati painted people displaced by the war in Ukraine. Sale of the portraits will directly support the families.
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Listen 1:17Spain has condemned inappropriate World Cup kiss. Can it now reckon with sexism in soccer?
The apparent abuse of authority by Luis Rubiales has also brought the nation that has made strides in gender equality face-to-face with the sexism that still runs deep.
1 year ago
Remote workers seek a new work-life balance in Mexico City
Since the start of the pandemic, thousands of residency permits have been issued to Americans who work from Mexico. The city is now a hot spot for expat workers.
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