A second frontline: fighting on the border between Israel and Lebanon

A second frontline: fighting on the border be...

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The UK pushes back on Israeli settlements; a far-right win in Germany

The United Kingdom announced a major reset of its relations with Israel. And the country’s foreign minister used surprisingly strong language in explaining the move. The UK was joined by France, Canada and nine other countries who say they’re all banning trade with Israeli settle ...  Show more

Encore: The promise and frustration of a future economic powerhouse in West Africa

In this encore episode, we examine the booming population along coastal corridor from the cities Lagos to Abidjan. It has the potential to be a bustling West African economic engine, tied together by a long-promised superhighway that could slash travel time and supercharge trade. ...  Show more

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