US President Donald Trump has claimed that a ceasefire is holding between Israel and Iran, though each side claims the other has already violated the agreement. Also, a group of international legal experts signs onto a letter warning that private military contractors and others working with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation may be criminally liable for the attacks and the displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. And, as the global construction industry looks for ways to replace concrete — which is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions — one growing trend is using reinforced timber. Plus, one of the most popular playwrights in Russia is Irish.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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How urgent is the threat of Iran’s nuclear program?
We take a look a look at how urgent the threat from Iran’s nuclear program really is, and the reactions of people living near the nuclear sites bombed by the US over the weekend. Also, Kirsty Coventry takes over as the new president of the International Olympic Committee. And, Thailand’s prime minister is under fire from the nation’s army amid a border dispute with Cambodia. Plus, a look at the first pictures of the cosmos captured by the world’s most powerful digital camera.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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Israel and Iran enter a second week of war
Iran's foreign minister is in Europe meeting with diplomats there as war with Israel continues. Meanwhile, Iranians have been cut off from the global internet for nearly two full days now and hundreds of Israelis are caught in Cyprus, the EU country closest to Israel, still trying to get home. Also, cases of the recently identified COVID-19 variant dubbed "razor blade throat" are rising. And, the Enhanced Games allows athletes to actually take performance enhancing drugs. Plus, the Brooklyn Museum opens a Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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Rwanda and DRC sign draft peace deal
Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a draft peace agreement that’s expected to be signed next week and aims to end the fighting in eastern DRC. Also, a look at acts of kindness and support amid the airstrikes in Iran. And, El Salvador courts exiles to return with incentives and promises of safety. Plus, remembering Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland’s first Black professor, as an innovating grain scientist and human rights activist.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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Kenyan protesters denounce death of blogger in police custody
Protestors battle with police in downtown Nairobi, condemning the death of a 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died more than a week ago while in police custody. Also, Canada and India try to rebuild their fractured relationship. And, Finland cracks down on e-scooters to address a growing number of accidents. Plus, Jewish groups gather for the First Anti-Zionist Congress in Vienna.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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