For Middle Eastern War Zones, Administering Coronavirus Vaccines Becomes A Challenge
Getting COVID-19 vaccines to Middle Eastern war zones like Libya, Yemen, and Syria is going to be a daunting task.
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Price Check: Nations Pay Wildly Different Prices For Vaccines
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago gave an impassioned speech about the vaccine rollout, warning of hoarding and price gouging. Here's what we could find out about the cost of a dose.
'Why Is A Red Stain A Disaster?' Tips On Fighting Period Stigma (Plus A Zine!)
That's the question that researcher Inga Winkler of Columbia University asks. She shares advice on how to overcome feelings of shame and embarrassment about menstruation.
Venezuelan Migration Crisis Impacts Neighboring Countries
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian, director of the Department of Social Inclusion at the Organization of American States, about the state of Venezuelan migration this year.
Rare Snowfall Brings Moments Of Winter Wonder To Middle East
Large swaths of the Middle East are covered in snow, sparking joy and wonder in a region that doesn't normally witness white winters.
'America Is Back': Biden Speaks At Munich Security Conference
President Biden reached out to European allies in an attempt to rebuild transatlantic relations during a virtual meeting of the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Protests Continue In Spain Against Jailing Of Rapper Over Tweets
For the third day, protesters in Spain's major cities hit the streets calling for the release of Pablo Hasél, who was arrested for tweets critical of the monarchy and supporting Basque separatists.
Biden Takes His 'America Is Back' Message To The World In Munich Speech
President Biden sought to turn the page on the Trump administration's "America First" ethos in a speech to the Munich Security Conference where he tried to repair frayed ties with European allies.
NATO Announces Plan To Increase Presence In Iraq
A rocket attack on a U.S. base in Iraq highlights the difficult security situation in the country, even as NATO announces it will increase its presence. We examine what's needed to keep Iraq secure.
U.S. Ready To Talk With Iran On Nuclear Deal
The State Department says It will attend meetings, if invited, about the agreement the Trump administration abandoned in 2018.