Play7min 45secA year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to reboundDecember 31, 2023 4:01 AMBy John Ruwitch A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened.
Airstrikes hit refugee camps in Gaza as U.S. approves new weapons sales to Israel December 30, 2023 9:31 AMBy The Associated Press Israeli warplanes struck two urban refugee camps in central Gaza on Saturday, as the Biden administration approved a new $147.5 million emergency weapons sale to Israel.
See the aftermath of Russia's aerial assault on several cities in UkraineDecember 29, 2023 2:05 PMBy Polina Lytvynova Several large Ukrainian cities were attacked, including the capital, Kyiv, as well as Dnipro, Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv.
More states extend health coverage to immigrants even as issue inflames GOPDecember 29, 2023 2:00 PMBy Phil Galewitz More than 1 million immigrants, most lacking permanent legal status, are covered by state health programs. Several states, including GOP-led Utah, will soon add or expand such coverage.
Russia fires 122 missiles, 36 drones in what Ukraine calls the biggest aerial barrage of the warDecember 29, 2023 7:45 AMBy The Associated PressOfficials say Russia has launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 24 civilians in what an air force official says was the biggest aerial barrage of the war.
Play4min 29sec2024 elections are ripe targets for foes of democracyDecember 29, 2023 4:25 AMBy Shannon Bond Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.
2 bitter wars with a long history and no solution in sightDecember 29, 2023 4:00 AMBy Greg Myre NPR's Greg Myre has been covering both the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Hamas fighting. He looks at where both these wars stand and the prospect for a permanent solution.
U.S. announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as Congress is stalled on aid billDecember 28, 2023 1:58 AMBy The Associated PressThe U.S. announced military aid of up to $250 million. It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation now stalled on Capitol Hill.
Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and ChinaDecember 27, 2023 4:01 AMBy Jackie Northam As relations sour with India and China, Canada is grappling with how to stand up to powerful or authoritarian nations without sacrificing its longstanding values, such as protecting human rights.
Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in GazaDecember 26, 2023 1:40 PMBy Ari Daniel and Anas Baba Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.