History

September 28, 2021

After a highly charged campaign in the small republic, the “yes” vote to legalize abortion won with 77% of votes — and a voter turnout of over 60%.

Migration

Writer Edwidge Danticat describes how Haitians respond in times of deep crisis

The World

September 27, 2021

The author joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the deportations of Haitians at the US southern border.

How a team of musicologists and computer scientists completed Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony

The Conversation

September 24, 2021

When Ludwig von Beethoven died, all he left behind were some sketches for his 10th Symphony. Now, thanks to the help of artificial intelligence, the composer’s vision is coming to life. We've got the story and an excerpt.

Music

25 years later, the Buena Vista Social Club still connects the world through old-school mambo

The World

September 22, 2021

Recorded in Havana, Cuba, 25 years ago, the Buena Vista Social Club drew together many older musicians and gave their careers a second life. The album quickly became an international sensation.

Sports

Diving into infinity with South Africa’s 'Black Mermaid'

The World

September 21, 2021

Zandile Ndhlovu is the first Black free-diving instructor in South Africa and the founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation, which aims to change the story of who belongs in the water by spreading awareness online and teaching school kids about the ocean.

Top of The World

US begins mass deportations of Haitian migrants as Haiti calls for moratorium

The World

September 20, 2021

The US begins mass deportations of Haitian migrants camping out in Texas near the US-Mexico border. Also, a Rwandan court convicts Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the 2004 Hollywood movie "Hotel Rwanda." And, a shooting at a university in Russia leaves six people dead, and at least 24 others wounded.

Language

Helsinki’s mayor thinks English should be the city's official language

The World

September 15, 2021

The mayor of Helsinki says the Finnish capital should declare itself an English-language city to try and attract more foreign workers. Not everyone is impressed with the mayor’s proposal.

Chile has a growing Muslim community — but few know about it

The Conversation

September 15, 2021

Latin America has 1.7 million Muslims, who are rarely noted. Two scholars — both converts to Islam — set out to understand the small but representative Muslim community in Chile. Here is what they found.

Afghanistan

'We are so afraid': An Afghan women's rights activist is left behind in Afghanistan

The World

August 31, 2021

A women's rights expert joins The World's host Marco Werman to talk about what life is like in Kabul, now that the US military has completely withdrawn and the Taliban is in full control.

History

Reclaiming Colombia’s Black history, one tour at a time

The World

August 31, 2021

Alex Rocha, a tour guide in the city of Cartagena, says his goal is to provide visitors with historical facts and show the city through “a Black man’s perspective.”

History

San Marino votes to legalize abortion, ending a 150-year-old ban

Writer Edwidge Danticat describes how Haitians respond in times of deep crisis

How a team of musicologists and computer scientists completed Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony

25 years later, the Buena Vista Social Club still connects the world through old-school mambo

Diving into infinity with South Africa’s 'Black Mermaid'

US begins mass deportations of Haitian migrants as Haiti calls for moratorium

Helsinki’s mayor thinks English should be the city's official language

Chile has a growing Muslim community — but few know about it

'We are so afraid': An Afghan women's rights activist is left behind in Afghanistan

Reclaiming Colombia’s Black history, one tour at a time

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