Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City
After banning a pro-Palestinian protest group and labeling members terrorists, the UK has been arresting hundreds of protesters at weekly rallies, mostly elderly people. Critics say it endangers freedom of speech and assembly. And Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some surprising things to grow in local gardens.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The “White Walkers” of Gaza
In the Gaza Strip thousands of exhausted, hungry people seek meager food at a distribution site in the north. Those lucky enough to get one of the sacks of white flour given out are called “white walkers”, a reference to zombie-like characters in the television show "Game of Thrones". But many leave empty-handed and simply seeking the food aid is dangerous and often deadly. We go to one of these sites to see the dangers hungry Palestinians will face in search of food.You can see a short video version of this report here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine
President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders met at the White House to talk about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting followed a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week. We dive into the proposals to end the war and how each side might react to them. We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and Ukraine’s former foreign minister.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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A Devastating Drought in Iran
A long lasting drought and severe heat this summer, compounded with government mismanagement of the country’s dams have led to an impending water crisis in Iran. Officials are warning that the approximately ten million residents of the country's capital, Tehran, might run out of water in a matter of weeks. We hear how this has happened and what it means for Iranians.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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A Secret History of the Japanese Army
On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII, the legacy
of a biological warfare unit still haunts. And human rights activists are
alarmed by the Trump administration’s changing focus. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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