German surfers are not stoked after one of the world’s largest inland waves, in a river in Munich, disappeared following a city dredging project. Now the community is uniting to bring it back. Our correspondent investigates.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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China’s Split-Screen Economy
In China, two economic realities exist side by side. The country's fast-growing technology sector leads the world in some aspects, yet prospects for the average Chinese worker remain dim. We take a look at both sides of the economic picture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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How are Negotiations for a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine Going?
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they are making progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. But European allies feel they've been left out of the plan, which they say placates Russia. We get reaction from Ukrainians on the state of negotiations and from a German diplomat on what the plan is missingLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Untangling Home Ownership in Syria After a Long War
During the more than decade-long civil war in Syria, millions were displaced in the country and millions more fled abroad as refugees. It’s been almost a year since the war ended and many Syrians are starting to come home. Some have found their houses destroyed but others have found strangers have been living in their homes, sometimes for years. We go to Syria to see how locals are dealing with the thorny issue of ownership after war.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The U.S. Escalates Pressure on Venezuela
Venezuela's leaders are under increasing pressure as U.S. warships stage off the South American country's Caribbean coast. The region is on edge as the U.S. weighs military action. We look at Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro’s ability to stay in power over the years and we hear from Venezuelans on the border with Colombia about what they think of the situation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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