Training in karate was not always easy for Nobuko Oshiro, who faced bullying and harsh treatment from her instructors as one ...

American voters are about to choose their next president, but whoever takes office will influence matters far beyond US borders. On the eve of the presidential election, we’ll get to the heart of what ...

A new production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera sounds and looks different from anything presented at the venerable opera house before, featuring flamenco rhythms and dance. “Ainadamar” is an opera ...

Botswana’s ruling party ended its 58 years in power when it lost this weekend’s elections. The economy played a huge role in the fate of the outgoing party’s loss. Botswana depends on diamond exports, ...

Scottish stand-up comic Janey Godley died over the weekend after fighting cancer for several years. She had been a regular commentator on The World on all things Scottish. Hosts Marco Werman and ...

If you went to school in the US or the UK, you probably learned that there are seven continents. But that number really depends on where you grew up. Elsewhere, you probably learned that there are ...

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On Sunday, the world lost one of the biggest names in music. Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91. He leaves behind a legacy that spans decades and genres. Jones was also a philanthropist who ...

Maine resettled close to 700 people in the past year through the federal refugee admissions program. That’s the highest number on record going back over a decade. The increasing numbers reflect a more ...

In San Diego, as in many parts of the US, lifesaving medicines like naloxone have helped reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses. But in Mexico, the country’s restrictive drug policies make naloxone ...

As Americans head to the polls to choose a new president, Ukrainians are keeping a close eye on the result and how it will affect foreign policy and assistance for Ukraine.

New York City just made jaywalking legal after data showed that people of color were overwhelmingly the ones being stopped for the crime. But why was it a crime in the first place? The World’s ...