Protest

Pro-Palestinian activists under increased surveillance on Massachusetts campuses

Rights groups are concerned as a growing number of pro-Palestinian activists, including Jewish activists, are being photographed and surveilled.

It’s been 1 year since Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died

Conflict & Justice

Election in Belarus called a ‘sham’ by opposition and European leaders

Politics

Russian opposition leaders and thousands of supporters rally in Berlin against Putin

Ukraine

Despite new campus rules, Columbia University students vow to continue protests against Gaza war

Chileans grapple with legacy of 2019 protests 5 years later 

Protest

In October 2019, huge protests exploded across Chile. They began against increased public transportation fees, but they soon grew into the largest protest movement the country had seen since the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Those in the streets dreamed of transforming the country, but five years later, reforms have yet to be made.

The rise of an Armenian church opposition leader

Global Politics

Despite their fraught relationship, Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in peace talks. In Armenia, though, many people are not happy with how things are going. In the capital Yerevan, a clergyman has become the face of the Armenian opposition.

Nearly half of Venezuelans are considering leaving the country in the coming months, poll says

Migration

The possibility of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro retaining power is motivating many Venezuelans to leave, according to a recent survey. But a new stream of Venezuelan migration could have serious consequences for Latin America, the US-Mexico border, and even the US presidential race.

Protesters in India call for safer working conditions after rape and murder of female doctor

Sexual violence

Violence against doctors, nurses and medical staff in hospitals is a persistent problem in India. The World’s host Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Rimy Dey in New Delhi about the latest assault of a female doctor that has sparked widespread protest.

Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns amid violent protests

Protest

The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with journalist Waliur Rahman about the latest developments after the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.