What is in the new European Union deal on migration?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Camille Le Coz of the Migration Policy Institute about the new EU migration deal.
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The latest on the Israel-Hamas war. The European Union has agreed to a new deal on migration. Heavy rain events are becoming more common as the world warms, scientists say.
It has been a tough year for America's top diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken insists U.S. support for Israel has not left it isolated, despite anger over Israel's offensive in Gaza. It's just one of the crises he's looking at as the year ends.
The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas
The war in Gaza continues, but negotiations appear to be taking place between Israel and Hamas for another ceasefire.
U.S. strikes prisoner swap deal with Venezuela, plus extradition of 'Fat Leonard'
Venezuela released 10 Americans, 21 Venezuelans — and extradited the man behind a brazen bribery scheme. In exchange, President Biden granted clemency to an an ally of leader Nicolas Maduro.
How do you find delicious, white treats in the snow? Ask the reindeer
Reindeer have to dig for food in dark, snowy climate during winter. Their vision is adapted to make that task less challenging.
Israeli President Herzog comments on West Bank violence against Palestinians
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and asks him about the case of one Palestinian olive farmer who was detained by Israeli troops during an NPR interview.
Christmas will be quiet in Bethlehem as destruction continues in Gaza
Bethlehem, a town nearly synonymous with Christmas, is located in what is now the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Many Palestinians are too distressed by the war in Gaza to hold Christmas celebrations.
Q&A: Author Amy Yee on Tibetan refugees in 'Far From the Rooftop of the World'
Yee moved to Dharamsala in 2009 and for a year followed the lives of exiled Tibetans there. But when they started to move elsewhere, she continued to stay in touch, learning about their lives abroad.
Top UN relief agency rep describes increasingly desperate conditions in Gaza
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN relief agency that aids Palestinians, about the situation in Gaza.