How COP28 could help developing countries confront climate change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Belizean climate ambassador Janine Felson about how deals reached at COP28 can help developing countries confront climate change.
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Israel pushes back as the Biden administration pressures it to spare Gaza civilians
The Biden administration is putting pressure on Israel to reduce casualties in its war on Gaza, but Israel is pushing back against its indispensable ally.
Why the Biden administration is so invested in India
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Arzan Tarapore, a research scholar at Stanford University who focuses on South Asian security issues. They discuss the complex relationship between India and the U.S.
This African bird will lead you to honey, if you call to it in just the right way
The wild honeyguide responds to distinct calls from local honey foragers. Says one researcher: The bird basically seems to be saying, "Hey, I'm here and I know where there's some honey, so follow me."
Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists
The news agency says it found evidence that Israeli forces were responsible for the October death of journalist Issam Abdallah. Israel's military is investigating but says it doesn't target the press.
Peru braces for protests after former President Fujimori's release from prison
The release from prison of the former authoritarian leader has triggered uproar in the Andean country. He had been serving a 25-year sentence for directing death squads against supposed subversives.
It's one of the biggest experiments in fighting global poverty. Now the results are in
The study focuses on a universal basic income and spans 12 years and thousands of people in Kenya. How did the money change lives? What's better: monthly payouts or a lump sum.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says aid to Israel should be conditional, citing the toll on Gaza
Sanders joined Senate Republicans in blocking an aid bill for Israel and Ukraine on Wednesday. He tells NPR that Israel has the right to go to war with Hamas, but not "against the Palestinian people."
Israel's map and evacuation messages for Gaza are adding to the chaos
The U.S. said Israel should create safe zones to minimize civilian deaths from Israeli airstrikes. But Palestinians and international aid groups say the zones have been inadequate or nonexistent.
A record number of fossil fuel representatives are at this year's COP28 climate talks
With a record number of oil, gas and coal representatives at this year's COP28 climate talks, climate scientists worry industry influence could water down language on fossil fuels.