The World

A program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Qatar brokers talks between DRC, Rwanda and M23 rebel group

Qatar has brokered talks between the government of Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group, which is backed by Rwanda, to agree to common terms for a dialogue that includes a ceasefire. Also, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum bans foreign political ads on Mexican TV after a wave of anti-immigration spots sponsored by the […]

Some look to Africa for potential next pope

As questions emerge over the succession of Pope Francis, some are looking to Africa, where the Catholic Church has seen the most growth of any region in recent years. Also, a group of gunmen open fire at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 20 tourists and injuring dozens more. And, the Supreme Court […]

Pope Francis passes away at the age of 88

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Also, the Israeli military says an “operational misunderstanding” led to the killing of 15 unarmed Palestinian medics last month. And, a Tunisian court hands down harsh prison sentences to political opponents of the country’s president as the country backslides on democracy. Plus, runners […]

Xi Jinping wraps up his Southeast Asian charm offensive

Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up a tour this week of Southeast Asia where he has been selling the idea of China as a force for economic stability and prosperity. He has also criticized President Donald Trump’s trade policies as destructive to the global economy. We’ll look at how that message is being received. […]

A painful anniversary puts renewed focus on Haiti’s demands for reparations from France

As Haiti celebrates 200 years of independence from France, Thursday marks a particularly fraught anniversary. On April 17, 1825, Haiti and France signed the Indemnity Agreement, requiring Haiti to pay France to compensate slave-owning colonists for Haitians’ freedom. Now, Haitian activists want their money back. Also, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is headed to […]

A US federal court in Denver finds a Gambian guilty of torture in The Gambia

A federal court in Denver has found a former member of Gambia’s military guilty of torturing five people accused of involvement in a failed coup against the West African country in 2006. This constitutes a rare prosecution in the United States for torture committed abroad. Also, the UK’s Supreme Court passed a ruling on the […]

Sudan’s 2-year descent into chaos

Tuesday marks two years since civil war broke out in Sudan. Fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created an immense humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced, and hundreds of thousands facing famine. A look at how things reached this point in Sudan, and where the country is headed. Also, […]

Iran and the US agree to meet again on nuclear program

This past weekend, Iran and the US held their first round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program. Both sides described the talks as “positive” and “constructive.” The two delegations will convene in Rome for a second round of talks later this week. Also, Tijuana’s uphill battle to keep its waterways and beaches free of sewage […]