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Episodes


The Iran war hangs over a major Shiite pilgrimage

Israeli settler activity increases in the West Bank

Why Russia’s strikes on Ukraine are more intense; Germany’s song of the summer

Looking back at the deadly protests in Iran

Abandoned island in Venice lagoon saved as green nature retreat

Wildfires threaten France. Cubans look to Brazil for new home

United Nations’ new Ebola coordinator, and choosing a new U.N. secretary-general

A Zulu-language Netflix drama is a surprise global binge-watch

Pakistani researchers find link between the microbiome and premature birth

Retracing the route of ancient Pacific voyagers

In Israel, a strong challenger for political change

Migrating swifts swirl in the skies of Jerusalem

Pakistan’s role in brokering Iran deal; will Iranian hardliners let it happen?

Great Britain gets yet another new prime minister

Does control of the Strait of Hormuz set a worldwide precedent?

The U.S. track record for wars in the Middle East

Why China’s rust belt region has an outsized influence on Chinese culture

The U.S. Congressman detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank

The U.S. will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, will it change the war?
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