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How the Russian economy is faring as new sanctions hit
After delaying an earlier ultimatum, the European Union has passed a new sanctions package against Russia. The sanctions come as a result of Russia rejecting plans for a 30-day ceasefire that the US, the UK, and Ukraine signed off on, bringing negotiations to a standstill. What is the potential impact of further sanctions, given the current state of the Russian economy?
‘Four Mothers’ examines motherhood across the globe
In her new book, “Four Mothers: An Intimate Journey Through the First Year of Parenthood in Four Countries,” journalist Abigail Leonard explores the experience of parenting across different cultures. She joins The World’s host, Carol Hills, to share what she witnessed.
A Soviet spacecraft is expected to make a crash landing on Earth this week. But nobody knows where — yet.
A Soviet spacecraft is expected to come hurtling back to Earth after being stuck in orbit for more than 50 years. The Kosmos 482 probe was intended to reach Venus, however, it never got to its destination. Instead, it’s been circling Earth since 1972, and gradually descending.
Defying tyranny: Maria Ressa on journalism under authoritarian rule
Journalist Maria Ressa, the co-founder of the Filipino investigative news site Rappler, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and the author of “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” speaks with The World’s Carolyn Beeler. They discuss how the slide toward authoritarianism Ressa experienced firsthand in the Philippines is eerily similar to what she’s seeing today in the US.
‘I live very cautiously:’ International students in the US fear deportation
After revoking hundreds of international students’ visas, the Trump administration paused the process on Friday. But the crackdown that changed the legal status of over 1,800 students has left a chilling effect on students on college campuses, as The World’s Joshua Coe reports, leaving some students wondering if they should stay or go.