Paraguay’s soy bonanza leaves small farmers in the cold - The World from PRX: The tiny landlocked South American country of Paraguay is one of the top soy ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/27/paraguays-soy-bonanza-leaves-small-farmers-in-the-cold
'Guaraní is identity': How an Indigenous Paraguayan language has endured through the ages - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/10/01/guarani-is-identity-how-an-indigenous-paraguayan-language-has-endured-through-the-ages
Why a megacity in India is reviving the humble water well - The World from PRX: In the Indian tech hub of Bengaluru, water has become a precious commodity ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/10/03/why-a-megacity-in-india-is-reviving-the-humble-water-well
Out of Eden Walk: Among the tea pickers and plantations in Sichuan, China - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/20/out-of-eden-walk-among-the-tea-pickers-and-plantations-in-sichuan-china
'Guaraní is identity': How an Indigenous Paraguayan language has endured through the ages - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/10/01/guarani-is-identity-how-an-indigenous-paraguayan-language-has-endured-through-the-ages
Paraguay’s soy bonanza leaves small farmers in the cold - The World from PRX: The tiny landlocked South American country of Paraguay is one of the top soy ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/27/paraguays-soy-bonanza-leaves-small-farmers-in-the-cold
The Itaipu dam: A massive binational collaboration between Paraguay and Brazil - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/30/the-itaipu-dam-a-massive-binational-collaboration-between-paraguay-and-brazil
Environmental concerns impact beloved Hindu festival in India - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/25/environmental-concerns-impact-beloved-hindu-festival-in-india
Belarusian play starring Olympic basketball player sheds light on life under a repressive regime - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/25/belarusian-play-starring-olympic-basketball-player-sheds-light-on-life-under-a-repressive-regime
New book is a catalog of ‘living wonders’ - The World from PRX: A new publication by Atlas Obscura catalogs some of the most remarkable living creatures on our ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/24/new-book-is-a-catalog-of-living-wonders
Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh still yearn for home - The World from PRX: A year ago, Azerbaijan’s military took control of Nagorno-Karabakh. Some 100 ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/19/armenians-who-fled-nagorno-karabakh-still-yearn-for-home
Belarusian play starring Olympic basketball player sheds light on life under a repressive regime - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/25/belarusian-play-starring-olympic-basketball-player-sheds-light-on-life-under-a-repressive-regime
Environmental concerns impact beloved Hindu festival in India - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/25/environmental-concerns-impact-beloved-hindu-festival-in-india
Out of Eden Walk: Among the tea pickers and plantations in Sichuan, China - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/20/out-of-eden-walk-among-the-tea-pickers-and-plantations-in-sichuan-china
Firefighters test out new tool as Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands burn - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/19/firefighters-test-out-new-tool-as-brazils-pantanal-wetlands-burn
New book is a catalog of ‘living wonders’ - The World from PRX: A new publication by Atlas Obscura catalogs some of the most remarkable living creatures on our ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/24/new-book-is-a-catalog-of-living-wonders
Wildfires in Brazil’s Pantanal becoming more likely because of climate change - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/18/wildfires-blazing-in-brazils-pantanal-becoming-more-likely-because-of-climate-change
Out of Eden Walk: Among the tea pickers and plantations in Sichuan, China - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/20/out-of-eden-walk-among-the-tea-pickers-and-plantations-in-sichuan-china
The new film 'Mountains' looks at the beauty and challenges of the Haitian American experience - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/13/the-new-film-mountains-looks-at-the-beauty-and-challenges-of-the-haitian-american-experience
Out of Eden Walk: Walking through western China - The World from PRX: In China's southern province of Yunnan, a community known as the Bai expresses itself ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/06/out-of-eden-walk-walking-through-western-china
What’s left for the opposition after the likely president-elect fled the country - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/13/whats-left-for-the-opposition-after-the-likely-president-elect-fled-the-country
As Taliban tightens grip, secret schools for girls become more dangerous to run - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/13/as-taliban-tightens-grip-secret-schools-for-girls-become-more-dangerous-to-run
The Bambir, one of Armenia’s biggest rock bands, is still going strong after 40 years - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/10/the-bambir-one-of-armenias-biggest-rock-bands-is-still-going-strong-after-40-years
In rural Japan, a closed school becomes a new kind of community hub - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/06/in-rural-japan-a-closed-school-becomes-a-new-kind-of-community-hub
The rise of an Armenian church opposition leader - The World from PRX: Despite their fraught relationship, Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in peace talks ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/06/the-rise-of-an-armenian-church-opposition-leader
In Yerevan, Armenia, a school serving exiled Russians helps families put down roots - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/03/in-yerevan-armenia-a-school-serving-exiled-russians-helps-families-put-down-roots
Big Ocean breaks barriers as the first K-pop group whose members are hard of hearing - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/04/big-ocean-breaks-barriers-as-the-first-k-pop-group-whose-members-are-hard-of-hearing
Quick Glance: Big Ocean: A Trailblazer in K-Pop
- Big Ocean is the first K-pop group with deaf or hard-of-hearing members who utilize specially designed gear for their training.
- The trio, consisting of Park Hyunjin, Lee Chanyeon, and Kim Jiseok, trained for a year and a half and debuted in April with a cover of an H.O.T. song.
- Members like Park and Lee use hearing aids and cochlear implants to focus on music and synchronize their choreography.
- Big Ocean aims to expand its membership and is seeking auditions from deaf K-pop fans globally to raise awareness of the deaf community in K-pop.
Paralympian Oksana Masters says she represents both the US and Ukraine as she competes in Paris - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/09/04/paralympian-oksana-masters-says-she-represents-both-the-us-and-ukraine-as-she-competes-in-paris
Israel begins military operations in the West Bank - The World from PRX: The Israeli military is conducting extensive military operations in the West Bank ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/30/israel-begins-military-operations-in-the-west-bank
Out of Eden Walk: Witnessing the 2021 Myanmar coup - The World from PRX: National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek tells Host Carolyn Beeler about his Out of ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/23/out-of-eden-walk-witnessing-the-2021-myanmar-coup
The precarious state of green tea in Japan - The World from PRX: As it gets harder to make a living growing tea, some Japanese farmers are leaving the industry ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/29/the-precarious-state-of-green-tea-in-japan
'The Great Elephant Migration' traveling exhibit imagines a world where humans and wild animals share space - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/27/the-great-elephant-migration-traveling-exhibit-imagines-a-world-where-humans-and-wild-animals-share-space
A rise in water-related conflicts around the world - The World from PRX: The past couple of years have seen a major uptick in water-related conflicts globally ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/27/a-rise-in-water-related-conflicts-around-the-world
For Germany’s beer capital, a new buzz - The World from PRX: In Munich, a turn toward nonalcoholic beer is a revolution — but not everyone welcomes the change.
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/26/for-germanys-beer-capital-a-new-buzz
Small Brazilian town of Prudentópolis celebrates Ukrainian ties - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/26/small-brazilian-town-of-prudentopolis-celebrates-ukrainian-ties
The precarious state of green tea in Japan - The World from PRX: As it gets harder to make a living growing tea, some Japanese farmers are leaving the industry ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/29/the-precarious-state-of-green-tea-in-japan
A rise in water-related conflicts around the world - The World from PRX: The past couple of years have seen a major uptick in water-related conflicts globally ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/27/a-rise-in-water-related-conflicts-around-the-world
Environmental activists jailed in Cambodia - The World from PRX: Cambodia lost more than a third of its primary forests to private development in the last two ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/23/environmental-activists-jailed-in-cambodia
Elon Musk and court justice spar over freedom of speech in Brazil - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/23/elon-musk-and-court-justice-spar-over-freedom-of-speech-brazil
Nearly half of Venezuelans are considering leaving the country in the coming months, poll says - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/22/nearly-half-of-venezuelans-are-considering-leaving-the-country-in-the-coming-months-poll-says
Yemenis unify around Houthis in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/22/yemenis-unify-around-houthis-in-solidarity-with-palestinians-in-gaza
‘Serduchka is Ukraine’: Pop star comedian says his job is to lift Ukrainian morale - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/20/serduchka-is-ukraine-pop-star-comedian-says-his-job-is-to-lift-ukrainian-morale
The rocky road to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - The World from PRX: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the biggest performing arts festival in the world ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/20/the-rocky-road-to-the-edinburgh-fringe-festival
After the gold: A look at how some Olympic champions are being welcomed home - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/19/after-the-gold-a-look-at-how-some-olympic-champions-are-being-welcomed-home
Latvian farmers launch sunflower campaign to support Ukraine’s youth - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/15/latvian-farmers-launch-sunflower-campaign-to-support-ukraines-youth
In southern Turkey, a surf school helps earthquake survivors process trauma and loss - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/14/in-southern-turkey-a-surf-school-helps-earthquake-survivors-process-trauma-and-loss
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The Arakan Army is making gains against the Myanmar military. What does it mean for the Rohingya? - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/14/the-arakan-army-is-making-gains-against-the-myanmar-military-what-does-it-mean-for-the-rohingya
A new wave of Kurds fleeing Turkey bring their own sound to Nashville's Music City - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/12/a-new-wave-of-kurds-fleeing-turkey-bring-their-own-sound-to-nashvilles-music-city
Protesters in India call for safer working conditions after rape and murder of female doctor - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/15/protesters-in-india-call-for-safer-working-conditions-after-rape-and-murder-of-female-doctor
‘There almost is no relationship’: Nuclear tensions growing between US, Russia - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/12/there-almost-is-no-relationship-nuclear-tensions-growing-between-us-russia
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Offensive: Achievements and Emerging Risks
- Following a surprise attack, Ukraine has made significant gains by invading the Russian region of Kursk and removing Russian flags. This offensive has allowed Ukraine to regain the initiative in the war while Russia attempts to regroup.
- Ukrainian officials plan to use the seized territory as a buffer zone to prevent northern attacks. The military has established a command office in the occupied area, indicating long-term ambitions. The occupied area exceeds 1,150 square kilometers.
- Ukraine aims to distract Russian forces from the front in Donbas, where Russia has been making advances for months. However, experts warn that the efforts to hold the newly acquired lands carry significant risks and could result in heavy losses for Ukraine.
- Moscow has responded to the Ukrainian attack by increasing troop presence, while fighting in the east intensifies. President Zelenskiy has ordered additional weapons to the front to bolster Ukrainian positions as conflicts in the Donetsk region continue.
Devastating humanitarian crisis in Darfur - The World from PRX: For more than 15 months now, the warring generals of Sudan’s Armed Forces and the Rapid Support ...
theworld.org/segments/2024/08/13/devastating-humanitarian-crisis-in-darfur
Venezuelans are finding creative ways to bypass censorship and a government crackdown on the media - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/14/venezuelans-are-finding-creative-ways-to-bypass-censorship-and-a-government-crackdown-on-the-media
Out of Eden Walk: Northeastern India, by foot - The World from PRX: National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek tells Host Marco Werman about his walk through ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/09/out-of-eden-walk-northeastern-india-by-foot
The Arakan Army is making gains against the Myanmar military. What does it mean for the Rohingya? - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/14/the-arakan-army-is-making-gains-against-the-myanmar-military-what-does-it-mean-for-the-rohingya
The US push for a ceasefire in Gaza rests on a key meeting this week - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/14/the-us-push-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza-rests-on-a-key-meeting-this-week
Small businesses already feeling the pain after Instagram block in Turkey - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/08/small-businesses-already-feeling-the-pain-after-instagram-block-in-turkey
Quick Glance: Turkey lifts Instagram ban after 9-day restriction
- Following a nine-day restriction, Turkey has reopened nationwide access to the popular social media platform Instagram.
- Instagram has committed to collaborating with authorities to address concerns regarding the filtering of specific political and crime-related content.
- The ban resulted in protests from users and small businesses reliant on the platform to connect with their customers.
Seafood cultivated in a lab could help mitigate the next pandemic - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/08/seafood-cultivated-in-a-lab-could-help-mitigate-the-next-pandemic
Taylor Swift concerts canceled over alleged ISIS plots in Austria - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/09/taylor-swift-concerts-canceled-over-alleged-isis-plots-in-austria
What’s next for released Russian political prisoners? - The World from PRX: Last week, the US and Russia completed a historic prisoner swap. Twenty-six people in ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/07/whats-next-for-released-russian-political-prisoners
Who are the Venezuelans still backing Nicolás Maduro? - The World from PRX: A generation ago, Hugo Chávez’s election brought a wave of euphoria to Venezuela ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/05/who-are-the-venezuelans-that-still-back-nicolas-maduro
Rock ‘n’ roll, Brazilian style: Hundreds participate in the largest drumming concert in the Americas - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/07/rock-n-roll-brazilian-style-hundreds-participate-in-the-largest-drumming-concert-in-the-americas
'Moving and beautiful and hopeful': 700 international youth musicians gather in New York City for World Orchestra Week - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/07/moving-and-beautiful-and-hopeful-700-international-youth-musicians-gather-in-new-york-city-for-world-orchestra-week
Small businesses already feeling the pain after Instagram block in Turkey - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/08/small-businesses-already-feeling-the-pain-after-instagram-block-in-turkey
Quick Glance: Instagram Blockade in Turkey
- Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, reasons unclear.
- 57 million Turkish Instagram users affected by the ban.
- Criticism of Instagram over censorship allegations and social media bans.
- Meta optimistic about reinstating services in Turkey despite ongoing bans.
The number of Americans studying in China is a fraction of what it once was - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/31/the-number-of-americans-studying-in-china-is-a-fraction-of-what-it-once-was
After more than a century, women take a formal role in New Bedford's massive Madeiran Feast - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/06/after-more-than-a-century-women-take-a-formal-role-in-new-bedfords-massive-madeiran-feast
Which cold foods do people across the globe enjoy during sweltering summer months? - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/02/which-cold-foods-do-people-across-the-globe-enjoy-during-sweltering-summer-months
US has limited leverage in pushing for ceasefire to end Israel-Hamas war, analyst says - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/01/us-has-limited-leverage-in-pushing-for-ceasefire-to-end-israel-hamas-war-analyst-says
Quick Glance: Iran's Khamenei Leads Funeral Prayers for Hamas Chief Haniyeh
- Haniyeh's body is being carried through Tehran towards Azadi Square before being flown to Qatar for burial.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led funeral prayers at a memorial event for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
- Following the prayers, massive crowds accompanied the body of Haniyeh and his bodyguard also killed in the strike on Wednesday, in a 5km funeral procession through Tehran towards Azadi Square.
- The mood in Tehran was mixed, with concerns about potential serious retaliation leading to a regional war.
A look at the impact of pollution on rivers and efforts to keep them clean - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/01/a-look-at-the-impact-of-pollution-on-rivers-and-efforts-to-keep-them-clean
UNICEF spokesperson: 'Children are losing their childhood' in Gaza - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/02/unicef-spokesperson-children-are-losing-their-childhood-in-gaza
Baltics and NATO allies learn from war in Ukraine - The World from PRX: Across Europe, NATO countries are watching Ukraine closely. Their interest isn't ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/30/baltics-and-nato-allies-learn-from-war-in-ukraine
Japan awakens for the global art market - The World from PRX: Interest in Japanese art has grown internationally, giving hope to those who have been waiting for ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/31/japan-awakens-for-the-global-art-market
US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/01/us-and-russia-complete-biggest-prisoner-swap-in-post-soviet-history
US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/01/us-and-russia-complete-biggest-prisoner-swap-in-post-soviet-history
Quick Glance: Release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in Russia-West Prisoner Exchange
- Evan Gershkovich, a US journalist, and former US Marine Paul Whelan returned to the United States after being released from Russian detention.
- Germany freed Vadim Krasikov, convicted of killing a dissident.
- A total of 24 prisoners were exchanged.
- US President Biden praises the 'feat of diplomacy and friendship'.
Counting the civilian death toll in Gaza - The World from PRX: Gathering accurate statistics detailing the ever-mounting toll of civilian deaths in Gaza has been ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/29/counting-the-civilian-dead-in-gaza
'I’m not finished': Badminton’s Beiwen Zhang wants gold in the final Olympics of her decadeslong career - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/30/im-not-finished-badmintons-beiwen-zhang-wants-gold-in-the-final-olympics-of-her-decades-long-career
US has limited leverage in pushing for ceasefire to end Israel-Hamas war, analyst says - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/08/01/us-has-limited-leverage-in-pushing-for-ceasefire-to-end-israel-hamas-war-analyst-says
Quick Glance: Israel declares top Hamas figure Deif dead
- Israel confirms the death of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in a mid-July airstrike in Gaza.
- The army stated that the attack was based on intelligence information and specifically targeted Deif and another Hamas commander.
- Israel aims to capture or kill high-ranking Hamas leaders to retaliate for the October 7 terror attack.
- The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for several Hamas leaders, including Deif, to prosecute crimes during the Gaza war.
Out of Eden Walk: On foot across northern India - The World from PRX: National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek talks about his walk through northern India ...
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/25/out-of-eden-walk-on-foot-across-northern-india
Brazilian table tennis star headed to Olympics and Paralympics - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/24/brazilian-table-tennis-star-headed-to-olympics-and-paralympics
Japan’s oldest village tries to attract new, younger residents - The World from PRX
theworld.org/stories/2024/07/25/japans-oldest-village-tries-to-attract-new-younger-residents
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