Leaders

November 24, 2020

With over three decades in the US foreign service, Linda Thomas-Greenfield hopes to chart a new course for the US in the halls of the United Nations. Marco Werman speaks to her colleague, former Ambassador Johnnie Carson, about how the adversity that Thomas-Greenfield faced in her career has prepared her for this role.

Critical State

Disinformation Wars: Part II

Inkstick Media

November 24, 2020

We live in a golden age for professional fact-checkers who expose every made-up statistic or erroneous accusation that passes US political leaders’ lips. This week, Critical State delves into new research that shows how despite all that fact-checking, we also live in a golden age of political lying.

Refugees

An Afghan asylum-seeker lost his son in tragic boat journey to Greece. Now, he faces prison time.

The World

November 20, 2020

The case has received international attention, partly because Greek authorities took the unprecedented step of arresting the grieving father and charging him with child endangerment.

Extremism

French Muslims worry ‘separatism law’ may create more division

The World

November 19, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron's proposed "separatism law" would, among other things, monitor international funding coming into French mosques, crack down on online hate speech and create a special certificate program for French imams.

Arts

The movement to restore the memory of Spain’s forgotten women artists

The World

November 18, 2020

Many of the women artists who made a name for themselves in the early 20th century and other periods have long been kept out of the spotlight. Some historians, museum curators and artists and writers are trying to change that.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Sweden’s pivot toward new virus restrictions may not 'shift mindsets,' says Swedish scientist

The World

November 18, 2020

Lena Einhorn, a filmmaker and former virologist, was one of the early opponents of Sweden's more relaxed coronavirus strategy. She joins The World's host Marco Werman to talk about how Sweden's new virus restrictions may not be enough.

Reproductive rights

Marie Stopes International name change will ‘put a focus on the future’ of reproductive choice, CEO says

The World

November 17, 2020

The leading global health organization announced a name change to MSI Reproductive Choices because their namesake, Marie Stopes, was a supporter of eugenics. CEO Simon Cooke talks with The World's host Marco Werman about the name change and the future of MSI.

At the UN review of US human rights, the Trump administration gets an earful

The World

November 17, 2020

For the Trump administration, the UPR is a final chance for it to defend its policies — and “America first” attitude — to the global community. And while the Trump administration claims it has made gains in human rights, representatives from evaluating countries listed events which, they said, run counter to that narrative.

Elections

Bolsonaro loses big in Brazil’s local elections

The World

November 16, 2020

Brazilians voted in local elections in more than 5,500 municipalities across the country on Sunday. It was another big loss for President Jair Bolsonaro, coming on the heels of the electoral defeat of his top ally, US President Donald Trump.

Top of The World

China congratulates Biden; UN issues warning on Tigray; Ghana's Jerry Rawlings passes away

The World

November 13, 2020

China has congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden, becoming one of the last major countries to do so. The UN warned Friday that fighting between the Ethiopian government and rebel leaders in the northern province of Tigray could spiral out of control. And, Jerry John Rawlings, who ruled Ghana for 20 years after taking control in two coups, died Thursday at an Accra hospital.

Leaders

Biden pick to lead US mission at UN will 'rebuild ties with our closest allies,' says former amb.

Disinformation Wars: Part II

An Afghan asylum-seeker lost his son in tragic boat journey to Greece. Now, he faces prison time.

French Muslims worry ‘separatism law’ may create more division

The movement to restore the memory of Spain’s forgotten women artists

Sweden’s pivot toward new virus restrictions may not 'shift mindsets,' says Swedish scientist

Marie Stopes International name change will ‘put a focus on the future’ of reproductive choice, CEO says

At the UN review of US human rights, the Trump administration gets an earful

Bolsonaro loses big in Brazil’s local elections

China congratulates Biden; UN issues warning on Tigray; Ghana's Jerry Rawlings passes away

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