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Former President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100. High-ranking Syrian official makes unprecedented comments about relations with Israel. South Korea mourns victims of deadly aviation disaster.
Ding, Ding! Beijing From The Seat of A Bike (Encore)
A pedal through Beijing’s small alleys and side streets brings bright glimpses of life in this massive city. Biking used to be commonplace in China before it became the world’s largest car market, with some of the worst traffic. In a story we first brought you in November, we hear how a new generation is discovering China’s cycling tradition. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+ at Plus.NPR.org
At least 3 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel
This latest incident comes as 2024 is named the deadliest year on record for small boat crossings along the perilous migration route.
Jimmy Carter gave Panama control of the canal. It’s one of his most controversial achievements
Handing control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. over to the Central American country was one of President Jimmy Carter’s most controversial, and most overshadowed, foreign policy achievements.
He left everything to flee war in Syria. What does the war’s end mean for his future?
When Syria’s dictatorship fell in early December, celebrations broke out around the world – including nearly 6,000 miles away, in Toledo, Ohio. That’s where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a dec…
Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days.
The fall of Syria’s dictatorship ripples out to one family in Toledo, Ohio
When Syria’s dictatorship fell, celebrations broke out around the world, including in Ohio, where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade.
What were the biggest life lessons in 2024? Here’s what NPR listeners learned
The year is coming to an end and with it, many lessons were learned. Some of which could have altered how we move forward into the new year. NPR listeners provide insight on their lessons from 2024.
Plane burst into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 85
Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall on the outskirts of the facility.
Israel detains a Gaza hospital director, Palestinian medical officials say
Gaza’s Health Ministry said the head of Kamal Adwan Hospital was arrested along with dozens of other staff. Israel’s military alleged Hamas militants were using the facility.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’ involving crashed plane
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike as the airliner attempted to land, but stopped short of saying it was shot down by Russian air defenses.
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