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Will Israel's Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal? Jan 16, 2025

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Just one day after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza, Israel's prime minister threatened to delay a cabinet vote to approve the deal. He later relented and scheduled a vote. To understand the politics behind the deal and how the U.S. will be involved in its implementation we hear from Aaron David Miller. He once represented the U.S. in peace negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza Jan 15, 2025

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A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israelis and Palestinians. We also look at what the war has meant for both sides and for the Middle East region.
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How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children Jan 14, 2025

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The city of Kherson in southern Ukraine is a key objective for Russia. Its military shells the city's neighborhoods daily and sends drones buzzing over the streets. We go out with a Ukrainian military unit that seeks to disrupt the Russians under the cover of darkness. And we also take a look at how three years of war have shaped Ukraine's children.
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The Power Struggle Among Palestinian Groups in the West Bank Jan 13, 2025

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There is a fight for power happening among Palestinian groups in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, has spent weeks weeks besieging the Jenin refugee camp. The tussle is also a fight over different visions for the Palestinian people.
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"We Call Ourselves the Combat Witches." Jan 10, 2025

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Women from a Kyiv suburb create an all-female volunteer air defense unit. They say it's helped them deal with the trauma of a 2022 massacre by Russian troops.
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What it is Like to Live and Report in Gaza Jan 09, 2025

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Israel has prevented international journalists from entering Gaza, which means getting information from the territory is difficult. NPR has relied on producer Anas Baba who lives in and reports from Gaza to be our microphone. In a conversation with NPR's correspondent Israel Daniel Estrin, we hear about the daily challenges Baba faces in Gaza.
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Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea? Jan 08, 2025

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Authorities in South Korea are continuing to try to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failed declaration of martial law over a month ago. As the country continues to be mired in political crisis, analyst are studying the health of the country's democracy. And as our correspondent in Seoul tells us, they're drawing comparisons to recent events in the U.S.
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The Significance of Bread Lines in Syria Jan 07, 2025

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Weeks ago, a new interim government in Syria was formed in the wake of the regime of Bashar al-Assad being toppled. And now that new government faces myriad challenges in holding the government together and keeping it running. Our correspondent in Damascus takes us to a bakery to show us one of the most visible signs of the new government's struggle, long bread lines.
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The Epicenter of the COVID Outbreak Five Years Later Jan 06, 2025

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We go to the city were there the COVID-19 global pandemic started five years ago, Wuhan, China. We find that security is still tight and trauma is still pervasive. We look at what has changed— and what hasn't— since the "mysterious illness" first emerged.
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Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites Jan 03, 2025

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Part of a Crusader castle collapsed. An 18th century minaret toppled. Church mosaics burned. Israeli airstrikes have damaged priceless antiquities across Lebanon & Syria during it's war with Hezbollah. With a ceasefire now in place, archaeologists are trying to assess damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We visit some.
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