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Apr 26 2019 15 ep. 5 mins 33.7k

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In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For Growth — And Fears Of Debt

Apr 26 2019 3 mins

The more than 250-mile, $6 billion railway is set to cut through the northern part of Laos and is primarily financed and built by the Chinese. So far, the project has mostly employed Chinese workers.

India Is Changing Some Cities' Names, And Muslims Fear Their Heritage Is Being Erased

Apr 23 2019 7 mins

Officials have been altering names to become more Hinducentric. "It is very dangerous for national integrity and unity," says a historian. The changes accelerated ahead of this year's elections.

Sri Lanka's Easter Bombings Bring Renewed Violence To A Long-Troubled Country

Apr 22 2019 3 mins

Here are some key things to know about Sunday's deadly attacks, the group that Sri Lanka blames for perpetrating them — and the country's complicated history.

Lost Pup Finds New Life As Humanitarian Mascot In Refugee Camp

Apr 22 2019 2 mins

The puppy started following a team that was cleaning up the beach in Bangladesh. And now he is an Instagram star.

'We Pray For The Caliphate To Return': ISIS Families Crowd Into Syrian Camps

Apr 19 2019 5 mins

"The women and children who have been raised on the mentality of ISIS and terrorism need to be rehabilitated," an official warns. "Otherwise, they will be the foundations of future terrorism."

Why Elephants Pose A Threat To Rohingya Refugees

Apr 17 2019 4 mins

Several of the refugee camps in Bangladesh have had to set up what the U.N. calls a "tusk force" to respond when elephants enter.

'Our Planet' Nature Documentary Addresses The 800-Pound Gorilla — Human Impact

Apr 15 2019 8 mins

The new Netflix series takes a hard look at the effects of our behavior on the natural world. Series producer Alastair Fothergill says that this is a different, more urgent type of show.

Bangladesh Struggles To Cope With Pressures Of Hosting 1 Million Rohingya Refugees

Apr 15 2019 4 mins

"We're being outnumbered by the sheer number of the refugee population," says Mohammad Abul Kalam, the head of Bangladesh's Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission in Cox's Bazar.

As China Hacked, U.S. Businesses Turned A Blind Eye

Apr 12 2019 12 mins

The U.S. has largely failed to stop Chinese cybertheft of U.S. companies, but the companies themselves led the charge in keeping it under wraps.

Polls Open In The World's Largest Democracy: Fun Facts On India's Election

Apr 11 2019 3 mins

Polls have opened in 18 Indian states and two union territories. It is the first day of a seven-phase election staggered over more than five weeks in the country of 1.3 billion people.