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Is the fictional film 'The Kerala Story' cautionary or propaganda?
“The Kerala Story” is a fictionalized film that has sparked debate in India. It's about Hindu women being tricked into joining ISIS. The filmmakers say they are uncovering a hidden truth, while others say the film is exaggerated and divisive.
Ukrainian rock band Vopli Vidopliassova and fans rediscover an old hit
How a group of Cuban female musicians claimed a drum — and a tradition
Indian govt removes parts of Muslim history from federal textbooks
In Russia, a novel about a summer romance between two men sparks outrage
You can ring this 'fish doorbell' to help marine life in the Netherlands
The World's Carol Hills spoke to Anne Nejs, an urban ecologist for the city of Utrecht, who worked on creating the doorbell back in 2021. She says mid-April is the best time of the season to go fish-doorbelling.
Montreal Canadiens superfans brace for historic record to be smashed
The Boston Bruins are on the verge of making history — eclipsing the Montreal Canadiens' coveted record of most points scored in a regular season, set back in 1977.
Vietnam draft dodgers who settled in Canada have influenced some of its small towns for generations
Tens of thousands of young American men went to Canada to avoid being conscripted to fight in Vietnam. Some Canadians welcomed them, while others wanted nothing to do with these "hippies." But many of those who stayed — and half of them did — would go on to be leaders in their communities as politicians, environmental activists and teachers and have a lasting impact on Canada's small towns.
Prominent Afghan news organization reports on life under Taliban rule from Maryland
The investigative newspaper Etilaatroz opened a new newsroom in an office building in Silver Spring, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC.
Gloria Estefan is set to be the first Hispanic woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
She's already won numerous awards and has been a pioneer of Latin music.
Artist Yun-Fei Ji grew up during China's Cultural Revolution. He ponders art as 'global citizenship.'
Ji produces paintings using traditional Chinese methods, such as calligraphy and ink painting, to address serious contemporary topics such as migration, the environment and social issues.
‘I cannot give up’: Cambodian rapper says he will sing about injustice despite threats from govt
Last month, the Cambodian government issued a warning to rapper Kea Sokun over his latest single, “Workers’ Blood,” about a garment workers’ strike, saying that it threatened national security and order.
Ukrainian rock star reflects on a year of war in his country
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is vocal about supporting Ukraine, visiting troops on the front lines and raising money for the country.
‘This is my only hope’: Young Nigerians gear up for presidential election
As millions of Nigerians prepare for the presidential election on Feb. 25, the stinging economy and unemployment in the formal sector have the nation's youth particularly tuned in and ready to cast their vote.
VIDEO: Ukraine’s year of war, displacement and no end in sight
The World’s correspondents Daniel Ofman, Durrie Bouscaren and Shirin Jaafari reflect on some of the key moments of the ongoing war in Ukraine that has affected millions of people.