North Korea confronts a modern-day challenge: a declining population
In a rare admission, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country's birth rate is too low. Experts see no working solution for a looming population crisis.
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The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition
The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.
Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine
President Biden has asked Congress for billions more in help for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. But Republicans have made it contingent on major changes in U.S. border policy.
While war in Gaza continues, support for Hamas is growing in the West Bank
While Israel aims to destroy Hamas so it can't attack again like it did on October 7, the group's popularity seems to be growing in the West Bank.
Japanese soldier's court win shines light on sexual assault in military
In Japan, a female former soldier's high-profile court case win is seen as both a victory for human rights, and a setback for Japan's efforts to beef up its military.
Israel's offensive has brought war to the hospital in Gaza's second largest city
Israel's military offensive against Hamas is now focused on Gaza's second largest city, Khan Younis. The hospital there is overwhelmed with newly wounded people, but many doctors have fled.
As COP28 winds down, climate advocate finds draft agreement "disappointing"
With COP28 climate talks coming to an end, NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with climate policy analyst Rachel Cleetus on where the latest agreement stands.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Washington for a last-ditch effort to secure U.S. aid
Ukraine's president is making a last-ditch trip to Washington to try to convince Congress to give more weapons and aid for his fight against Russia.
Parliament vote upholds UK policy to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda
The British House of Commons voted to keep one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's signature policies alive: a plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda.
Can Ukraine continue its fight against Russia with dwindling U.S. support?
U.S. support for Ukraine's war against Russia is fast eroding. Ukraine's Volodymr Zelenskyy visited Washington today to make a last-ditch push for more U.S. weapons and aid.