Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.
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Madagascar suffers worst drought in decades
The island nation of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean is suffering through its worst drought in four decades.
Tunisian President Kais Saied seizes power
Tunisian President Kais Saied fired the country's prime minister and suspended its parliament. Tunisia's main opposition party, Ennahda, called the move a "coup.”
China's President Xi Jinping visits Tibet
China's President Xi Jinping has made a surprise visit this week to the contested, autonomous region of Tibet.
Canada to reopen land border with the US
On Aug. 9, Canada will reopen its land border to Americans who have been fully vaccinated. But Mexico isn't ready to lift its restrictions on nonessential travelers and neither is the US.
Indonesia becomes the world’s latest COVID hot spot
COVID-19 is tearing through Indonesia, where the total case count is nearing 3 million and the infection rates have skyrocketed since mid-May.
Haiti announces new prime minister
Following the assassination of Haiti’s president, it remained unclear who would take charge. On Tuesday, Haitian officials announced that interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph is stepping down and making way for Ariel Henry.
Extreme weather raises questions about climate prediction models
From blistering heat waves to massive flooding, recent extreme weather has some climate scientists surprised. Are climate models keeping up with the rapid pace of change?
Catastrophic floods in Europe
Devastating floods in western Germany and Belgium have left at least 108 people dead and more than 1,300 others missing.
LGBTQ attacks in Georgia prompt push for more accountability
After Georgia’s LGBTQ community faced violence at a Pride event in Tbilisi last week, some politicians say more action is needed and urged for accountability.
FBI foils Iranian kidnapping plot
Iranian intelligence agents plotting an abduction on US soil. The alleged target: Iranian American author and journalist Masih Alinejad — a harsh critic of Iranian leadership.