Leaders

October 21, 2021

India administers 1 billion COVID-19 vaccinations, while Russia implements new restrictions as cases and deaths soar. Also, the government of Eswatini has directed mobile operators to suspend Facebook and its messenger app amid protests against King Mswati III. And, several countries have called on the UN to downplay the need to move away from a dependence on fossil fuels.

Brazil under Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity over negligent COVID response

The World

October 20, 2021

According to leaked portions of the Senate commission's report, the Bolsonaro government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the deaths of 600,000 people. The president is accused of committing nine crimes, including malfeasance, preventing health measures, illegal use of public funds and crimes against humanity.

Top of The World

Russia hosts multinational talks on Afghanistan

The World

October 20, 2021

Russia hosts multinational talks on Afghanistan with senior representatives of the Taliban. Also, a bomb blast on a bus full of Syrian troops has killed 14 people in Damascus. And, Brazil's Senate is calling for criminal charges against President Jair Bolsonaro.

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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

The World

October 19, 2021

North Korea launches at least one ballistic missile into the ocean. Also, Russia suspends its permanent mission to NATO. And, US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns and is set to be replaced by his deputy.

Environment

How the West’s obsession with fast fashion compounds an environmental nightmare in Ghana

The World

October 18, 2021

As the West continues to mass produce cheap clothes, a lot of it ends up barely worn, donated or in a landfill. In Ghana, the deluge of worn-out fashions has overwhelmed the West African country's infrastructure and poses huge environmental threats to its coastlines.

Obituary

In the post-Cold War era, Colin Powell became the most 'popular and influential' US military leader, biographer says

The World

October 18, 2021

Jeffrey Matthews has looked carefully at Powell's role on the world stage. He's the author of "Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot." He joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss Powell's life and military and career.

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Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies at 84

The World

October 18, 2021

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who served under Democratic and Republican administrations, has died at the age of 84. Also, The Venezuelan government has halted negotiations with the opposition in Mexico City after businessman Alex Saab was extradited to the US. And, Haitian authorities and US officials are working to secure the release of 17 people from the missionary group Christian Aid Ministries who have been abducted by a powerful gang.

Obituary

Colin Powell, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims, dies

Associated Press

October 18, 2021

Powell served under Democratic and Republican presidents during war and peace times.

Books

Novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah: ‘Colonialism and its consequences are still with us’

The World

October 13, 2021

Nobel novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about what motivates him to continue to explore the ongoing consequences of colonialism in his literary works — and the power of literature to help us understand the plight of the other.

Critical State

Struggle for self-determination: Part I

Inkstick Media

October 13, 2021

Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive into independence movements, with a spotlight on new research about Catalonia.

Leaders

A milestone for India: 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity over negligent COVID response

Russia hosts multinational talks on Afghanistan

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

How the West’s obsession with fast fashion compounds an environmental nightmare in Ghana

In the post-Cold War era, Colin Powell became the most 'popular and influential' US military leader, biographer says

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies at 84

Colin Powell, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims, dies

Novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah: ‘Colonialism and its consequences are still with us’

Struggle for self-determination: Part I

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