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.
https://theworld.org/programs/the-world
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 70 days 19 hours 41 minutes
A last push toward a peace in Afghanistan
Afghans have five months before US troops depart and many see that period as the last chance to push the peace process forward.
Biden announces deadline for pulling US troops out of Afghanistan
President Joe Biden announced a new deadline to pull American troops out of Afghanistan for Sept. 11, 2021. It's an important development in the push to end a nearly 20-year war.
Growing tension between Israel and Iran after blackout
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Israel reiterating Washington’s commitment to the country. The visit came coincidently as news of an explosion emerged from Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility.
India struggles to contain surge in coronavirus cases
COVID-19 cases are rising in India as its vaccination drive attempts to keep up.
Belfast riots raise concerns over escalating post-Brexit tensions
Rioters set fire to a hijacked bus and lobbed gasoline bombs at police in Belfast Wednesday. Tensions have been on the rise since Britain's exit from the European Union.
Kenya races to vaccinate amid a COVID-19 surge
Since the arrival of its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines last month, Kenya has been rushing to vaccinate its front-line workers amid a deadly third wave.
The challenge of developing a variant-proof vaccine
The world needs a coronavirus vaccine that can protect people against emerging variants. But this idea — a vaccine to combat multiple strains — is easier said than done.
Jordan’s royal dispute comes at a difficult time
As Jordan’s royal dispute plays out between two top royals, many Jordanians are just trying to get by.
Brexit undercuts Northern Ireland’s peace pact
Twenty-three years ago on Friday, the Irish and British governments, along with most of the political parties in Northern Ireland, signed the Good Friday accords. Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern says Brexit has undercut the peace pact.
Myanmar authorities targeting medics among anti-coup protests
Myanmar’s military regime has killed more than 500 unarmed civilians since seizing power in a coup eight weeks ago. But the troops aren't just killing protesters. They’re also shooting at medics attending injured protesters.