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A plane flies over blue ocean waters and small island strips.

The pandemic wiped out tourism on Pacific island nations. Can they stay afloat?

Many Pacific islands and territories are solely dependent on tourism and key commodity exports. The move to close borders during the pandemic has come at a great economic cost.

The pandemic wiped out tourism on Pacific island nations. Can they stay afloat?
Adele Willie, Lavenia Yalovi and Jennesa Hinge Moli are female sports commentators from the Pacific Islands.

'Commentary for Good' brings underrepresented languages to the Women's World Cup

'Commentary for Good' brings underrepresented languages to the Women's World Cup
A Chinese flag flies in front of the Great Wall of China

A group of Western nations are planning to bulk up their Pacific presence to counter China

A group of Western nations are planning to bulk up their Pacific presence to counter China
U.S. President Donald Trump takes a drink of water as he speaks about his recent trip to Asia in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2017.

The bottled water Trump drank during his press conference came from Fiji. And here's why that matters.

The bottled water Trump drank during his press conference came from Fiji. And here's why that matters.
Elisabeth Holland

An American scientist stands up for the Pacific Islands at UN climate talks

An American scientist stands up for the Pacific Islands at UN climate talks
Fiji's Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama recently led a rally in support of this year's UN climate summit in Germany, at which Fiji will be presiding.

Fijians speak from the front lines of climate change

This year's global climate summit is taking place in Germany, but it's being led by the Pacific island nation of Fiji. Here's what half a dozen Fijians think about hosting the conference and life in the cross-hairs of climate change.

Fijians speak from the front lines of climate change
Sunila Wati at her vegetable stall in the market in Rakiraki, Fiji

Extreme weather is wreaking havoc on the lives of women farmers in Fiji

Scientists say warming ocean temperatures are a factor behind stronger storms and changing weather patterns in the South Pacific.

Extreme weather is wreaking havoc on the lives of women farmers in Fiji
The UN's Fijian guard unit on parade in Iraq.

Fijian peacekeepers in Iraq aren't just a battalion — they're a choir

Fijian soldiers have been part of UN peacekeeping operations in Iraq since 2004. Five have been killed and others are being held captive by the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda. One way the brigade stays committed and strong is to sing. And they believe it keeps them safe, as well.

Fijian peacekeepers in Iraq aren't just a battalion — they're a choir
Healthy corals use chemical signals, or smells, to attract fish. New research has found that corals also send out "distress" signals when they're in trouble.

Coral reefs can communicate with fish, and many of them are crying for help

With corals in trouble around the world, researchers are examining the role of smell in telling fish to come to a healthy reef or stay away. That may help scientists find ways to manipulate the smells to help damaged reefs recover.

Coral reefs can communicate with fish, and many of them are crying for help

In one particular part of Beijing, stray cats are more than welcome

If you're a stray cat in Beijing, the Forbidden City is the place for you. The museums there use stray cats to protect their artifacts from rats and other vermin. In Ukraine, they're less interested in stray cats and more interested in Bitcoins — the cryptocurrency may be a quick way to support the protesters who are still camped in Independence Square.

In one particular part of Beijing, stray cats are more than welcome

Undocumented immigrant caregiver tells story from inside invisible workforce

Immigrants are often said to do the work Americans don't want to do. In the case of domestic workers, people who clean houses and care for the sick or elderly, that's certainly true, with most of those roles filled by immigrants. Now, with the process of a path to legalization, many domestic workers are looking for better conditions.

Undocumented immigrant caregiver tells story from inside invisible workforce

Fijian Band Rosiloa Keeps Culture Alive Through Music

Fiji has struggled over the past few decades. Four military coups have taken place since 1987. Reporter Michael Rhee visited a Fijian band Rosiloa on the main island of Viti Levu who are trying to keep their culture alive.

Fijian Band Rosiloa Keeps Culture Alive Through Music

Pop-up Kimchi shop in Germany seeks to help people understand diversity

Two artists in Berlin have setup a Kimchi shop. They're not selling the Korean dish, though. They're bartering for it, and, in the process, hoping to get people talking about issues of diversity and differences.

Pop-up Kimchi shop in Germany seeks to help people understand diversity

Minal Hajratwala on 'Leaving India'

Author Minal Hajratwala tells us about her favorite Indian "fusion music" and her book "Leaving India -- My Family's Journey from Five Villages to Five Continents."

Minal Hajratwala on 'Leaving India'
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For our Geo Quiz today we asked you to name the countries in the world with 4 letters. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with author David Jenkin about his travels in Oman, Togo, Peru, Mali, Laos, Chad, Cuba, Fiji, Iran, and Iraq. Jenkins wrote the book, "The Four Letter Countries: The Zany Adventures of the Alphabet Traveller."

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