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A Pivotal Election in Taiwan and a Guatemala Inauguration that Almost Didn't Happen Jan 16, 2024

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Taiwan held a close and closely watched election for president that has implications for the self-ruled island's relationship with China, which claims Taiwan as it's own.
And Guatemala swore in a new president, the anti-corruption campaigner Bernardo Arevalo. But opponents tried to prevent the transfer of power up to the last minute.
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Hope for River Dolphins in Pakistan Jan 15, 2024

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In Pakistan, a dolphin species that's lived in the Indus River for millions of years was facing near-extinction. Now, thanks to the help of nearby fisher-people, the dolphin is making a fragile recovery.
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The U.S. and U.K attack targets in Yemen: What It Means for Global Shipping Jan 12, 2024

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The series of strikes in Yemen were against the Houthis, an Iran-backed military group, that had been attacking military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, in what they said was retaliation for Israel's war in Gaza. We hear from our national security correspondent and a international trade expert on the strikes and their economic implications.
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How People in China View Taiwan's Election Jan 11, 2024

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Taiwan elects a president this weekend and while the government in China believes Taiwan should be under its control, we hear that people in China hold a variety of views about the island next door.
And the story of a Palestinian artist in Gaza who continues to make art amid destruction and displacement.
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Why Truck Drivers in Poland are Blocking Goods Going Into Ukraine Jan 10, 2024

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Poland has been one of Ukraine's strongest allies in its fight against Russia. But the two countries are now in a border dispute over trucking. Polish truckers are blocking thousands of Ukrainian trucks waiting to return home. We go to the border and talk to truckers on both sides of the dispute.
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China's Influence on Taiwan's Politics and Taiwan's Influence on Chinese Pop Culture Jan 09, 2024

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Taiwan has an important election coming up and we hear that relations with China is one of the main things on the minds of many voters. And though China is much bigger and more powerful than Taiwan, the island does wield influence in China when it comes to pop culture.
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Why Are Soldiers From Nepal Joining Russia's Fight In Ukraine? Jan 08, 2024

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Hundreds of Nepalese have travelled to Russia to join the army. They've been lured by the promise of employment and Russian citizenship. Some say they were told they wouldn't be doing risky jobs, but once they arrive they say they were sent to the front line to fight in Ukraine. Reporter Shalu Yadav went to Nepal and spoke to families of those who died fighting in Ukraine.
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Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask Jan 05, 2024

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Ghana began encouraging people of African descent from around the world to move to the country in 2019, calling it the "Year of Return". They even created settlements for the people who took them up on the offer, giving out free land. But our correspondent talks to locals who say their farm land was stolen to give to foreigners.
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When Will the War in Gaza End? Jan 04, 2024

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Israel's Prime Minister has vowed to fight until the "definitive victory over Hamas". But what is actually achievable? Our correspondent in Tel Aviv examines what it will take for Israel to declare mission accomplished in Gaza, and end the war.
And Uber is trying to win over cab drivers in London, who have resisted the company for years. We talk to cabbies to see if they might succeed.
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Chinese Storytellers Find Freedom in New York City Jan 03, 2024

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Inside China, the state is cracking down queer and feminist groups... so some are staging their own events in New York City. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org. And you can donate to your local NPR member station by going to stations.npr.org
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