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2483 - Biden administration hopes to increase aid for Ukraine before leaving office
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  • 2483 - Biden administration hopes to increase aid for Ukraine before leaving office

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration plans to send as much aid as possible to Ukraine before it leaves office so it can hold Russia's military forces at bay. Also, the Archbishop of Canterbury resigns after an investigation found he failed to report physical and sexual abuse at Christian summer camps. And, an American defense contractor whose employees worked as interrogators at Abu Ghraib prison during the US occupation of Iraq has been ordered to pay $42 million dollars in damages to three Iraqi plaintiffs over the torture and abuse they suffered while in detention. Plus, a mobile health clinic tries to help patients in need of health services in South Africa. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Listener support ensures that the coverage we provide on air, online and through our podcast is free and accessible to everyone. Help us keep The World free! Give today! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

    Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - 48min
  • 2482 - Islands fill vacuum at climate summit

    The list of “no shows” at the two-week COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan is long. Smaller countries, including island nations, most vulnerable to climate change are now trying to fill the leadership vacuum. Also, police in Italy say they have busted a major criminal art-forging network, recovering 2,100 fraudulent works peddled by the ring. And, a Dutch court has overturned a 2021 case that ordered the oil giant Shell to cut its greenhouse emissions down by 45% before 2030. Plus, a cruise line tries to woo Americans who are disappointed by the US election results, offering a four-year “Skip Forward" cruise. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Listener support ensures that the coverage we provide on air, online and through our podcast is free and accessible to everyone. Help us keep The World free! Give today! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

    Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 49min
  • 2481 - Haiti's ruling council fires prime minister, critics question legality

    Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council has ousted leader Garry Conille after six months, naming businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as his replacement, but critics say the move may violate the country's constitution. Also, doctors in Lebanon say they have seen a sharp increase in premature births and miscarriages as strikes from Israel intensify. And, experts sent by the UN Security Council landed in Port Sudan on Sunday to investigate possible war crimes committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Plus, a look at the legacy of dancer Judith Jamison, who died this weekend at 81.  Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong!

    Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 47min
  • 2480 - What countries in Africa are saying about a 2nd Trump term

    Africa is home to more than 1.3 billion people in 54 different countries. The reactions to Donald Trump's reelection are wide ranging, but there's also a gap between the expectations of African leaders and ordinary people. Also, COP29 opens on Nov. 11 in Azerbaijan. Many environmentalists are critical that the conference is being hosted by an oil-producing nation, but others are hopeful it will bring results. And, the f-word is part of the unique set of profanities that cannot be uttered on public radio, but its history and use is no less fascinating. We'll dive into the etymology of that four-letter word. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong!

    Fri, 08 Nov 2024 - 49min
  • 2479 - Russia reacts cautiously to Trump's reelection

    Officially, the Kremlin is keeping quiet about the reelection of Donald Trump. But Vladimir Putin might be looking forward to new opportunities with a second Trump administration. Also, Israel has carried out thousands of air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon -- there are serious ethical and legal questions about some of those attacks. And, in global health news: the WHO says it tracked 8 million cases of tuberculosis last year — that's the highest ever. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

    Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 48min
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