Politics

January 25, 2021

Protesters hit the streets this past weekend in caravans in major cities across Brazil.

Happy hour canceled in France under strict coronavirus curfew

January 25, 2021

To curb the spread of new, highly contagious coronavirus variants found in the UK, South Africa, and Brazil, France has implemented a 6 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew.

Top of The World

Pro-Navalny protesters clash with Russian police; Dutch protests erupt over COVID-19 curfew; Mexican president tests positive for coronavirus

The World

January 25, 2021

On Saturday, Russian police clashed with thousands of protesters who took to the streets amid freezing temps across the country, demanding the immediate release of opposition figure and prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny.

Protest

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

January 25, 2021

Rioters set fires in the center of the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven and pelted police with rocks Sunday at a banned demonstration against coronavirus lockdown measures, while officers responded with tear gas and water cannons, arresting at least 55 people.

Biden administration

How Biden's Keystone XL Pipeline cancellation could test US-Canada relations

The World

January 22, 2021

To understand how President Joe Biden's move to cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline might affect the US-Canada relationship, The World's host Carol Hills spoke to Kathryn Harrison, a political scientist and environmental policy expert at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Every 30 Seconds

After 2020 election, first-time Latino voter worries about a divided US

The World

January 22, 2021

Nineteen-year-old Izcan Ordaz has two asks of the new Biden administration: issue additional stimulus checks and help bring the country together.

Environment

Bahamas Plastic Movement founder wins Goldman Environmental Prize

Living on Earth

January 22, 2021

As an island nation, the Bahamas finds itself drowning in plastic carried from far away by ocean currents, as well as from its tourism industry and domestic use. Kristal Ambrose decided to try to do something about it.

Lifestyle & Belief

South Korea’s baby boost for married couples excludes nontraditional families

The World

January 22, 2021

South Korea wants more couples to have babies — but not all families are equal. Same-sex marriage is banned, and there are no laws that protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination. Single mothers also face stigma.

Top of The World

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban

The World

January 22, 2021

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President Joe Biden seeks a five-year extension with Russia on the New START treaty — the only deal left that limits the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals — with just weeks before it expires on Feb. 5.

Lifestyle & Belief

Can Spain’s new paternity leave law address entrenched gender roles?

The World

January 21, 2021

Starting this year, fathers in Spain have four months of federal mandated paid leave — the same amount of time mothers have had for years. While that puts Spain ahead of many European countries, some critics say the law won't do much to change gender norms and roles.

Politics

Calls for Bolsonaro’s impeachment intensify

Happy hour canceled in France under strict coronavirus curfew

Pro-Navalny protesters clash with Russian police; Dutch protests erupt over COVID-19 curfew; Mexican president tests positive for coronavirus

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

How Biden's Keystone XL Pipeline cancellation could test US-Canada relations

After 2020 election, first-time Latino voter worries about a divided US

Bahamas Plastic Movement founder wins Goldman Environmental Prize

South Korea’s baby boost for married couples excludes nontraditional families

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban

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Can Spain’s new paternity leave law address entrenched gender roles?

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