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The Mexican government says it will help people who are deported, but they often are left to make it on their own

May 09, 2018

The president of Mexico told people deported from the US, “You’re not alone.” But Omar Blas Olvera felt alone trying to restart his life and put his family back together in Mexico.

Conflict

'A soldier cut off her breast:' Rohingya survivors recount atrocities

PRI's The World

May 08, 2018

Since 2012, a small network of citizen activists have been risking their lives to secretly film the impact of Myanmar's military campaign against the Rohingyas. Their harrowing footage, and the first-ever on-camera interview with a member of the network, are featured in the new FRONTLINE documentary, "Myanmar’s Killing Fields."

Global Politics

Putin's fourth inauguration was a Russia-first extravaganza

PRI's The World

May 07, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in to a fourth term in office on Monday, extending his 18-year rule amid promises of continuity in foreign policy and renewed efforts toward building prosperity at home.

Health & Medicine

Bhutan, known for its Gross National Happiness Index, comes to terms with mental health crisis

PRI's The World

May 07, 2018

The country’s tourism council paints an image of a real-life Shangri-La. But Bhutanese identity has been undergoing a seismic shift as it is thrust into a modern age, prompting a mental health crisis in a country that is struggling to keep up.

Women & Girls

Khalida Popal defied the Taliban and risked her life to play soccer

PRI's The World

May 04, 2018

Khalida Popal did not let the harassment by the Taliban stop her from playing soccer. But daily death threats left her no choice — she fled her homeland and ended up in Denmark. Today she prepares a team of Mexican teenagers who will compete in the upcoming Street Child World Cup.

Jorge Ramos: We can't "be neutral" with a president like Trump

PRI's The World

May 04, 2018

The Univision journalist, who has a new book out, discusses covering the Trump administration as a Mexican American dual citizen living in the United States.

Conflict

Trump freezes funding for 'White Helmet' volunteers as part of larger cut to Syrian aid

PRI's The World

May 04, 2018

Search and rescue workers in Syria say civilian lives are at risk after being hit by a freeze in US funding for their organization. The Trump administration says it's part of a broader cut in aid to Syria and is calling on partners and allies to assume a larger role in stabilizing the country.

Arts, Culture & Media

We asked you to tell us about your random acts of kindness. These were our favorite stories.

PRI's The World

May 03, 2018

Boston artist Bren Bataclan often gives away his paintings with a note asking people to "smile at random people more often."

50 States

A small North Carolina city stakes its claim as the global capital of furniture buying

PRI's The World

May 03, 2018

High Point, North Carolina: The home to the world's largest home furnishings show is drawing a lot of international visitors.

Global Politics

Ronan Farrow: Foreign policy mistakes show US diplomacy needs reform, not reversal

PRI's The World

May 03, 2018

Journalist Ronan Farrow takes a hard look at the decline of American diplomacy in his new book, “War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence.”

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The Mexican government says it will help people who are deported, but they often are left to make it on their own

'A soldier cut off her breast:' Rohingya survivors recount atrocities

Putin's fourth inauguration was a Russia-first extravaganza

Bhutan, known for its Gross National Happiness Index, comes to terms with mental health crisis

Khalida Popal defied the Taliban and risked her life to play soccer

Jorge Ramos: We can't "be neutral" with a president like Trump

Trump freezes funding for 'White Helmet' volunteers as part of larger cut to Syrian aid

We asked you to tell us about your random acts of kindness. These were our favorite stories.

A small North Carolina city stakes its claim as the global capital of furniture buying

Ronan Farrow: Foreign policy mistakes show US diplomacy needs reform, not reversal

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