The World

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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

15H AGO

US halts Venezuela’s oil lifeline

The Trump administration has revoked Chevron's license to pump oil in Venezuela, accusing its president of not making progress on electoral reforms. In response, Venezuela said it will stop receiving deportees from the US. Also, a new abortion clinic opens across from the Polish parliament despite the country’s strict abortion ban. And, Syria’s interim government signs a deal with the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurdish militia that controls the northeast. Plus, a London comedy club bans audience members with Botox injections after performers complain about unresponsive faces in the crowd. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

48 min
1D AGO

Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks in Saudi Arabia

Following eight hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia today, the US and Ukraine say that Kyiv will accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, if Moscow also agrees. Washington also pledged to lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine. Also, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was detained on an ICC arrest warrant and will likely stand trial for crimes against humanity. And, the Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility for a train highjacking involving more than 400 hostages in Pakistan. Plus, a museum in Finland dedicated to Vladimir Lenin shifts focus amid tensions with Russia. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

48 min
2D AGO

Violence erupts in Syria’s coastal region

Approximately a thousand people are estimated to have been killed in Syria's coastal region after violence that followed an attack on government forces last week. Since then, members of Syria's Alawite community have been attacked and killed. Also, economist and politician Mark Carney is named Canada’s new prime minister. And, many immigrants now fear sharing their stories in the United States. Plus, Bolivia’s administrative capital, La Paz, has the longest — and highest — cable car system in the world. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

48 min
5D AGO

Russian reaction to Trump-Ukraine policy

Russian state television used to portray the US as the Kremlin's biggest adversary. But since President Donald Trump's return to the White House, state-controlled media outlets in Russia are changing their tune. Also, the race between China and Japan to build the fastest bullet train. And, a cross-cultural collaboration between two jazz greats, one from the United States, the other from Brazil. Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

49 min
6D AGO

The changing dynamic between Russia and Syria

Syria's new government is reportedly working with Russia as it rebuilds. It's a surprising turn of events because Russia formerly allied itself with the Assad regime, which the current government toppled. Also, Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the terms of a ceasefire deal reached in January. The future of the deal is now uncertain. Meanwhile, the flow of humanitarian aid that many Palestinians are depending on has been cut off. Also, large numbers of Venezuelan migrants were trying to enter the US from Mexico. Now, many of them are returning to their home country instead. And, young adults are so miserable that they're altering what we know as the traditional pattern of happiness. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

50 min
MAR 5

Long-cherished US-Canada friendship under pressure

Cooperation, respect and strategic interdependence have long characterized the US-Canada relationship. Now, in a matter of weeks, that mutual friendliness has been jeopardized by a trade war and increasing threats from President Donald Trump about annexing Canada. Also, in Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, has announced a ceasefire. What the ceasefire means for security in the region. Also, Bhutan is leaning on bitcoin mining to power a much-needed economic recovery. And, astronomers are sounding the alarm about the impact of a planned renewable energy plant in Chile's Atacama desert. The area is home to some of the most-advanced observatories on Earth because of the unmatched darkness of the night sky. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

49 min
MAR 4

China's reaction to US tariffs

President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China. China's response came fast, during a week of meetings in Beijing, to set the country's policy agenda for the next year. Also, some European countries prepare for a possible breakup with the US after 80 years of trans-Atlantic cooperation. Plus, Iraq conducted its first census in nearly 40 years: what the data revealed. And families in Valencia, Spain, are getting help from scientists to salvage family photos lost in last fall's flooding. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

48 min
MAR 3

Ukrainians supportive of Zelenskyy following White House clash

Ukrainians are showing support to their president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a deterioration of diplomacy at the White House on Friday. And Mexico argues that US gun companies are partially responsible for gun trafficking in Mexico. The case has gone all the way to the US Supreme Court. Plus, in the UK, the youngest-ever person to give a speech in the House of Commons makes a case for his community, the remote island of Tristan da Cunha, off the coast of Capetown, South Africa. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

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Marco Werman

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874 Ratings

Excellent but change the soundtrack

Jan 7

lifeisgood001

This is one of my favorites for global news coverage but the soundtrack is old and tired and needs to be switched up.
Factual Reporting Rating = Very High

11/27/2024

YGlen

Just the kind of reliable, in depth reporting that I was looking for to supplement my other daily news sources.
Amazing coverage

11/12/2024

ArizonaRedSand

Best way for busy people to get a daily world news summary.
My favorite

10/24/2024

Chey51

Definitely my favorite news broadcast. The World offers a broad and always interesting perspective, covering major news stories with a different slant and topics I never would’ve heard about otherwise. I look forward to listening every weekday. Excellent work from the news team.