Identity

January 22, 2020

The attack against the Porta dos Fundos sketch comedy troupe rattled the country, especially those who are concerned that a growing movement of conservative extremism has found fertile ground in Brazil.

Conflict

In the western Balkans, DNA tests help families discover fate of dead relatives

The World

January 21, 2020

DNA testing is making it possible for thousands of families to recover and identify the skeletal remains of loved ones decades after they were murdered or disappeared. But some families are traumatized and distressed by these discoveries.

Immigration

Census 2020 ads don't do enough to dispel immigrant fears, advocates say

The World

January 20, 2020

Census Bureau ads promise viewers their personal information is protected and won't be shared with law enforcement. But after a high-profile legal battle over the citizenship question that stoked fears among immigrant communities, advocates say it's too little, too late.

Food

Istanbul’s Asitane restaurant is a ‘gateway’ to the city’s culinary past

The World

January 17, 2020

The restaurant re-creates dishes dating back to the early days of the Ottoman Empire.

Arts, Culture & Media

Alyona Alyona breathes new life into Ukrainian rap scene

The World

January 16, 2020

When Alyona Savranenko turned 12, hip-hop found her in a small rural village. Now Savranenko, a former kindergarten teacher, is one of the top artists in Ukraine.

Arts

Benin negotiates with France to return precious objects taken during colonial war

The World

January 15, 2020

France announced a deadline to return 26 objects taken from Benin in the 1890s amid a growing call for the restitution of African art taken during colonial periods.

After Soleimani's death, Persian Israelis are caught between two homelands

The World

January 15, 2020

After the United States killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu applauded the move. Israel’s security forces went on alert. Meanwhile, Iranian Jews in Israel say they hope for a day when they can go back to visit Iran.

Conflict & Justice

Northern Ireland still divided by peace walls 20 years after conflict

The World

January 14, 2020

In Northern Ireland, Catholics and Protestants in urban, working-class neighborhoods continue to be segregated 20 years after the signing of the Good Friday peace deal.

Media

Exiled journalists in Germany find 'hope' with a magazine that speaks their language

The World

January 02, 2020

When journalists flee their home countries, they lose their two most important tools: their native reporting language and their professional networks. Amal magazine, staffed by exiled journalists in Germany, is trying to change that.

Lifestyle & Belief

An LGBTQ rights advocate looks back on the 2010s and ahead to a new decade

The World

December 31, 2019

Lucas Mendes, a Senior Research Officer at ILGA World, discusses with Marco Werman the wins and losses of the last decade for the worldwide LGBTQ community.

Identity

Brazilian Netflix film sets off censorship debate

In the western Balkans, DNA tests help families discover fate of dead relatives

Census 2020 ads don't do enough to dispel immigrant fears, advocates say

Istanbul’s Asitane restaurant is a ‘gateway’ to the city’s culinary past

Alyona Alyona breathes new life into Ukrainian rap scene

Benin negotiates with France to return precious objects taken during colonial war

After Soleimani's death, Persian Israelis are caught between two homelands

Northern Ireland still divided by peace walls 20 years after conflict

Exiled journalists in Germany find 'hope' with a magazine that speaks their language

An LGBTQ rights advocate looks back on the 2010s and ahead to a new decade

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