Global Security

‘Sacred refuge:’ This cultural center provides a safe space for Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem

Israel-Hamas war

FeelBeit is an event space and bar in Jerusalem that brings together Palestinian and Israeli artists to share the stage. Before Oct. 7, 2023, this was already a difficult thing to do. But after, it’s been almost impossible. FeelBeit closed for a while but realized that it was important to reopen their doors. The World’s Marco Werman went there to see what it’s all about.

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Tens of thousands attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

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Sharing the national burden in Israel

Israel-Hamas war
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Oil refineries in northeastern Syria are sickening people and polluting the environment

Conflict & Justice
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‘Frank, difficult conversations’: State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel speaks on Haiti, Gaza

Foreign policy
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Residents in northeastern Syria react to recent attacks on US bases

About 900 American forces stationed in Northeast Syria have been attacked by militia forces in neighboring Iraq. The Americans act as a deterrence against ISIS and Turkey, both of which consider the Kurds in northeast Syria as their enemy. The residents in this area are on edge about the recent militia attacks and the possibility of a US withdrawal.

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The backstory of The World’s Uganda orphanage investigation

The World’s host Carolyn Beeler talks to reporter Halima Gikandi about how she undertook this reporting, and how donors can better vet the international children’s organizations they financially support.

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A tale of two children’s homes in Uganda

This week, The World’s Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi has been bringing us stories about the dark side of orphanages, or children’s homes, in Uganda. But things aren’t all bad. As Gikandi reports, some organizations, like Ekisa Ministries, are doing things the right way.

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A Dutch children’s home in Uganda full of complaints

Halima Gikandi’s yearlong investigation has found several allegations of abuse and misconduct going back a decade at Noah’s Ark Children’s Ministry Uganda, which was founded by a Dutch missionary couple 20 years ago.

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American missionary accused of abuse at his organization, AidChild

The World’s Halima Gikandi’s yearlong investigation has found several allegations of abuse and neglect at AidChild going back a decade.