The World

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Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, along with their team of reporters and producers, bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

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Friday · 50 min
Paraguay's banking crisis threatens President Peña's future
Paraguay is facing a deepening political crisis after authorities intervened following the collapse of one of the country's largest digital banks, leaving millions of customers unable to access their money.
Thursday · 49 min
Hungary's secret police files expose decades of espionage
Hungary has begun publishing the names of tens of thousands of people who spied for the communist-era secret police, shedding light on a system that recruited ordinary citizens to inform on friends, neighbors and colleagues during more than four decades of communist rule.
Wednesday · 51 min
World leaders react to Democrats' big wins in US midterms
Leaders around the world have been reacting to President Donald Trump's resounding defeat in the US midterm elections.
Tuesday · 50 min
Former USAID head calls for Cabinet-level department for global aid
In his new book, Andrew Natsios, a lifelong Republican and former USAID chief, argues that helping vulnerable populations overseas helps make Americans safer and more prosperous.
November 2 · 50 min
China's rapid naval buildup challenges US dominance at sea
Since World War II, the US has built up the world’s most powerful navy. But in recent years, China has played catch-up and now boasts the world’s largest military fleet.
October 30 · 50 min
Growing discontent among North Korean elites
Through hundreds of hours of interviews with North Korean defectors, author Jieun Baek has tried to piece together insights into the "Hermit Kingdom’s" privileged class of elites.
October 29 · 50 min
King Charles' Caribbean tour puts British slavery legacy under scrutiny
King Charles III embarks on his first official Caribbean tour as monarch, which comes amid renewed calls for Britain to apologize for its role in the transatlantic slave trade and pay reparations, something Buckingham Palace says he will not do.
October 28 · 51 min
Deadly train collision in Spain kills and injures dozens of people
A deadly train collision in Spain that left dozens of people dead and injured appears to have been caused by human error.
October 27 · 50 min
Israel sees record turnout at polls for parliamentary elections
Israelis have flocked to the polls in what is considered one of the most important elections in the nation's history.
October 26 · 50 min
Serbia faces a new political era as Vučić is voted out
Serbia is facing an unprecedented political experiment after a student-led movement swept to power, ending Aleksandar Vučić's 14 years in office.
October 23 · 50 min
Europe sees a growing wave of protests
France is deploying 70,000 police and military personnel across its cities, with more protests planned for this weekend. But it’s far from alone; similar protests have spread to several countries across Europe.
October 22 · 49 min
Cybercriminals try to cash in on AI-discovered website bug
A vulnerability identified by AI in the popular programming language PHP set off a global scramble this week. As IT teams around the world rushed to take down websites that rely on PHP and patch the flaw, cybercriminals have raced to exploit it.
October 21 · 50 min
Former top Canadian official discusses deal making with Trump
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took the lead for Ottawa during the high-stakes trade talks with the US in 2018. Her tough negotiating stance angered US President Donald Trump, as she details in her new book.
October 20 · 50 min
Rescue workers in southern Lebanon risk their lives to save others
For civil defense workers in southern Lebanon, saving lives comes at an enormous personal cost, as they navigate relentless danger, mourn colleagues killed in Israeli strikes and struggle with memories of those they couldn't save.
October 19 · 49 min
Mass protests in France lead to riots, curfews
What started as demonstrations over the French education system in the past month converged with other grievances — over things like housing and the cost of living — this weekend, with some protests turning violent.
October 16 · 50 min
Maduro's legal case update
Ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's courtroom battle is only beginning, but Venezuela's political future is already being negotiated without him.
October 15 · 49 min
In southern Lebanon, coming home doesn't mean feeling safe
Families are returning to southern Lebanon, but the fighting isn't over.
October 14 · 50 min
Houthis draw Saudi Arabia deeper into war
Houthi fighters are escalating their attacks on Saudi infrastructure and civilians, leaving Riyadh with few easy options.
October 13 · 50 min
Nord Stream sabotage trial puts Germany in a delicate position
A trial begins for a Ukrainian national charged with sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline.
October 12 · 50 min
Voter roll purge ignites protest march in India
Thousands of people marched through New Delhi Monday toward India's Supreme Court, where opposition leaders sought to challenge a sweeping revision of the country's voter registration lists that removed more than 130 million names from the rosters.

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