Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves
Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat To Antarctica
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with adventurer Colin O'Brady, who is planning to row from Cape Horn at the tip of South America to Antarctica next month.
Amid Protests, Colombia's Capital Placed Under Curfew
Major rallies started on Thursday as demonstrators are "angry over a great big long list of issues." President Iván Duque is trying to get a grip on the unrest by announcing a "national dialogue."
Vice President Pence Makes Surprise Visit To Iraq
The vice president and second lady flew to an air base in Iraq to greet U.S. troops ahead of Thanksgiving. At the base Pence spoke with Iraq's prime minister by phone because of security concerns.
Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor
The Solomon Islands and Kiribati recently established ties with China. Economic considerations are a key driver, but both nations also cite concerns about climate change as a reason for the decision.
What's Behind Protests In Iran
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Virginia Tech professor Djavad Salehi-Isfahani about Iran's economy and what is driving thousands of people to the streets in several days of deadly protests.
China's Treatment Of Uighurs
NPR's Scott Simon talks with researcher Bahram Sintash about China's treatment of Uighurs. A million have been imprisoned in camps, and Sintash reports that thousands of mosques have been destroyed.
3 Killed In Bombing At Colombia Police Station
Unrest continues in Colombia as thousands protest the government. A bomb exploded Friday night at a police station, killing three.
Pope Draws Attention To Death Penalty In Japan
Pope Francis will highlight his opposition to the death penalty as he begins a visit to Japan. The pontiff will meet with the world's longest-serving death row inmate.
Anti-Doping Agency Cites Russian 'Non-Compliance' With Olympic Testing Procedures
Russia as a country was banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Its athletes competed under a generic banner. It could happen again in the 2020 Tokyo Games.