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  • What We Know About Iran's Nuclear Program

    What We Know About Iran's Nuclear Program
    Jun 18 2025
    Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran is "marching very quickly" toward a nuclear weapon. The U.S. intelligence community says Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program decades ago. We hear from two NPR correspondents who are watching this very closely to find out who is right.

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    7 min
  • What is the Future of the Israel-Iran War and Will the U.S. Get Involved?

    What is the Future of the Israel-Iran War and Will the U.S. Get Involved?
    Jun 17 2025
    The war between Israel and Iran shows no signs of slowing down. There were traffic jams in Tehran with people fleeing after President Trump suggested on social media everyone there evacuate. We talk to a longtime Iran analyst about where the war might go and what the U.S. role in the conflict might be. And we go to the neighboring countries in the region to see how people are reacting to missiles flying overhead.

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    10 min
  • The Air War Between Israel and Iran

    The Air War Between Israel and Iran
    Jun 16 2025
    For days Israel has been attacking Iran with airstrikes, which they say is an effort to degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran has been responding by firing missiles at Israel. We'll hear what has been hit and what targets may be next. And we compare the two countries' ability to defend against these types of attacks.

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    9 min
  • Paris' Iconic Opera House Celebrates 150 Years

    Paris' Iconic Opera House Celebrates 150 Years
    Jun 13 2025
    Commissioned by Napoleon, the opulent Opera Garnier is named after its architect, Charles Garnier. Garnier rose from the Paris slums to design one of Europe's most celebrated venues. Opera Garnier eventually became the inspiration for the novel and musical, "Phantom of the Opera."

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    7 min
  • What Does Pakistan's Use of a New Chinese Fighter Jet Mean for the Future?

    What Does Pakistan's Use of a New Chinese Fighter Jet Mean for the Future?
    Jun 11 2025
    Pakistan and India traded cross-border military strikes in May, a four day flare-up in a long running conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. Among the significant developments in the brief conflict was the first time a Chinese made fighter plane saw combat. Our correspondent in Mumbai says that debut might have a long term impact.

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    6 min
  • A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel

    A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel
    Jun 10 2025
    A new powerful group has risen in Gaza and they are being armed by Israel. The militia calls itself "The Popular Forces" and they are presenting themselves as a counter to Hamas' rule of the territory. Our correspondent tells us what we know about this new armed power.

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    6 min
  • Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.

    Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.
    Jun 9 2025
    The United States hosts many students and scientific researchers from the world's two largest countries, India and China. The U.S. is seen as one of the best places to get and education and on the cutting edge of innovation. But a series of moves by the Trump administration, including greater scrutiny of those applying for student visa and, in the case of China, threats to revoke some visas, are making some rethink their plans.

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    8 min
  • A Family in Gaza Struggles to Get By

    A Family in Gaza Struggles to Get By
    Jun 6 2025
    Amid Israel's expanding war in Gaza and its restrictions on aid entering the territory it's getting harder and harder for civilians to find enough to eat. A U.N.-backed report warns half a million people in Gaza are facing starvation. We hear what life is like there for a mother and her eight children.

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    6 min