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Weekend episode: Afghans in limbo two years on, and we remember Danish Siddiqui Aug 19, 2023

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It's been two years since the Taliban took back Afghanistan. Yet, many of the Afghans who worked for U.S. organizations during the 20-year war are still left waiting for visas. We visit with one family waiting for visas in Pakistan, and examine the photographic legacy of our colleague Danish Siddiqui, who was killed while covering a clash between Afghan Special Forces and the Taliban in Kandahar.

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Georgia threats, Canada’s wildfires, World Cup fever and what we know about Ukraine's gains Aug 18, 2023

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Ukraine claims gains in its counteroffensive – how significant are they? A whole Canadian city is ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage. And the countdown to the women’s soccer World Cup final – will it be England or Spain? Plus, the spectre of failed property giant Evergrande looms of China’s economic gloom.

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Pakistan church violence, Israel-Lebanon border tensions and a divided Fed Aug 17, 2023

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Increasing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border have elevated the risk of outright conflict. A standoff in Pakistan as troops guard a church from mob violence over claims a Koran was desecrated. Fed minutes show division on further rate increases as the battle against inflation continues. Officials defend not using the siren alert system in Maui -- and Europe’s environmental ambitions face a ‘greenlash’.

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Anger on Maui, Pyongyang's racism claim and reporting a 'campaign of fear' in Georgia Aug 16, 2023

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A Reuters journalist talks about the reporting that revealed the involvement of three people charged in Georgia over efforts to overturn the election. Biden vows to visit devastated Maui as locals describe their frustration at relief effort. North Korea claims U.S. soldier Travis King fled across the border because of racism in the army. Plus, PayPal enters the world of crypto – will its own stablecoin change the conversation?

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*The podcast incorrectly referred to three men being charged in Georgia over efforts to overturn the election. The podcast was updated to reflect three people being indicted instead.

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Trump's new charges, Russia's rouble moves and China's gloom - plus the waltzing Matildas Aug 15, 2023

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Donald Trump and 18 advisers face racketeering charges in Georgia over his attempts to reverse the election. Russia's central bank steps in to shore up the rouble - but will it be enough to stop the bite of Western sanctions? Plus, we find out how the once fringe, far-right candidate in Argentina changes the presidential race. And Australia goes mad for a new sport ahead of its historic semifinal in the Women's World Cup.

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Argentina's far-right surprise, Black Sea warning shots and the latest from Maui Aug 14, 2023

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A shock win to a far-right candidate in Argentina’s election as the country grapples with 116% inflation. The painful search for survivors continues in Maui - we hear from a mother who escaped the flames with her 9-year-old. Warning shots by Russia in the Black Sea cause consternation along a key international shipping route. Plus, Pakistan’s election timeline in doubt as political turmoil deepens.

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Weekend episode: The hype and hope around superconductors Aug 12, 2023

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A claim by scientists in South Korea has reignited a global race to prove the existence of a practical superconductor. But was their claim legit? In a special weekend episode of Reuters World News, host Kim Vinnell and tech journalist Stephen Nellis go beyond the viral headlines to find out what's really going on.

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Clinging to life in Hawaii, what the US has to lose in Niger, Russia's moonshot and Iran prisoners Aug 11, 2023

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A father of five describes clinging on to a floating board with his wife and kids in the water. He's one of the lucky ones as the death toll in Hawaii continues to rise. West African nations say they've put a force on standby - but what does the coup mean for the United States forces currently stationed there? Plus, Russia launches a lunar mission and Iran takes steps to free prisoners.

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'Apocalypse' in Hawaii, Ecuador’s assassination and fentanyl by the numbers Aug 10, 2023

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Deadly wildfires in the resort town Lahaina leave people scrambling for their lives. We have the latest as the death toll rises. The assassination of outspoken presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shocks Ecuador. Europe starts to crack down after a rise in direct action climate protests. Plus, we break down the fentanyl epidemic.

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Rising U.S. political violence, a Kremlin aide's neo-Nazism association, Wegovy's push and China’s woes Aug 09, 2023

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Reuters identifies more than 200 cases of political violence since the Capitol attack. Wegovy’s latest drug trial changes the conversation. A Kremlin aide who brings Ukrainian children to Russia associated online with neo-Nazism. Plus, China’s economy and Ohio abortion rule.

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