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Chef Hawa Hassan always wondered why African cuisine never seemed to go mainstream in the United States. Originally from Somalia, Hassan came to the US as a refugee and settled in Seattle. She's started her own condiment company and has had a show on the Food Network. But more recently, Hassan has gotten attention for her cookbook "In Bibi's Kitchen," which features recipes handed down from grandm...

As international action on climate change continues to move slower than science suggests is necessary, climate-vulnerable nations have turned to the courts to try to force faster action. The latest example: Vanuatu is calling on the United Nations International Court of Justice to issue an "advisory opinion" on the legal obligations countries face under international law to act on climate change a...

Somalia’s government has stumbled in its all-out campaign to push the insurgent group al-Shabab out of cities and villages. On Sunday, militants laid siege to the Mogadishu mayor's office. They set off a bomb and engaged in a firefight with security guards, as employees leapt from the building’s windows. Mohamed Gabobe was nearby, and describes what he saw to The World’s host Marco Werman.

The city of Gaziantep, Turkey, sits near the country's southeastern border with Syria. In ancient times, it was called Antep — a Silk Road hub of copper manufacturing. Artists continue that legacy today at the city's copper bazaar, where they shape and press intricately etched copper kitchenware. But the survival of this ancient art is up against cheap manufactured counterparts. The World's Durrie...

More than 70,000 people are going to be cut from the largest US tech companies, with Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and now Google announcing 12,000 lost jobs. Many of those losing work are visa holders whose immigration status is contingent on their employment. The World's Carol Hills speaks to Tahmina Watson, an immigration lawyer at Watson Immigration Law in Seattle. 

Actress Cate Blanchett is tipped to win her third Oscar for her performance as a virtuoso conductor in the new film “Tar.” But the film has divided opinion in the world of classical music. World-renowned US conductor Marin Alsop has described it as "offensive" and "anti-woman." But as The World’s Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports, many female conductors welcome the fact that the movie has st...

Iraq had been hosting an international soccer tournament for the first time in four decades: the Gulf Cup soccer. It features eight nations around the Persian Gulf. The finals were on Thursday in the Iraqi port city of Basra. And the host country pulled it off. Iraq defeated Oman 3-2 to win the tournament for the first time since 1988. 

Tennis players played some of the longest sets in Australian Open history this week. That's after hours and hours of delays caused by extreme heat and rain. Once they took the court, though, the world's top talents didn't disappoint. The World's Bianca Hillier shares the latest with host Carol Hills. 

An Iranian Canadian musician fears he's being targeted by the Iranian government for his frank and emotional discussions on his podcast. After his father was killed and his mother was barred from leaving Iran, Ramin Seyed Emami, known by fans as King Raam, has been sharing his experiences and talking to young people in Tehran. Anita Elash reports on why the podcast has become so popular.  

Thousands of teachers, nurses and pensioners have been joining demonstrations across Venezuela this week. These public workers have seen their salary significantly reduced after an inflation rate of 300% last year. 

China is entering the Lunar New Year this weekend. And for many people living in cities across China, this is the first New Year holiday since the start of the pandemic when they’ll be able to travel back to their hometowns. After three years of travel restrictions and long lockdowns, those emergency COVID-19 rules have been lifted. But as The World's Rebecca Kanthor tells host Carol Hills, it doe...

A study published by the Plos One scientific journal concluded a 2019 discovery of mummified crocodiles was unique and rare. The study also said the mummified crocs were placed there by worshippers of the Egyptian god Sobek. The World's Carol Hills explains. 

Powerful and influential figures from around the world are rubbing shoulders in Davos, Switzerland. And among them are officials from Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s top oil exporters. Recently, the kingdom has been pursuing another source of energy: nuclear. And as The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports, the idea comes with many complications and concerns.

Defense ministers from around Europe met on Friday with officials from the US and Ukraine in attendance, to discuss aid to Ukraine. The focus was battle tanks, and the verdict on whether Ukraine will get them is still out. The wavering epitomizes the West's diplomatic struggles to quickly find a united policy toward Russia. Sanctions are another important example, some of which, Vladimir Putin has...

Shakira's release this week shot up to the top of the charts. It's a scathing break-up song with her ex: Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique. Alan Ruiz Terol reports from Barcelona on how Shakira's latest megahits are taking her back to the vulnerability and Spanish language of her early singer-songwriter days. 

Some of the world's most powerful people are meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the annual conference organized by the World Economic Forum. On the agenda is climate change, more specifically, how the world's richest people and businesses can help fund climate action. The World's Marco Werman is joined by Karl Mathiesen who is a senior climate correspondent at Politico Europe.

Professional snooker has been hit by what some are calling the cue sport's biggest corruption scandal. The governing body of the billiards-like game charged 10 Chinese players, including a former Master's champion, this week with match-fixing. The World's host Marco Werman speaks to Frank Keogh, a senior journalist at BBC Sports. 

New York City, known for being a financial center and its dazzling night life, isn’t often associated with religion. So, curator Azra Dawood put together a museum exhibit to highlight the sacred spaces found in a city that’s often regarded as more secular. It looks at the city’s religious roots and immigrant experience, with a special focus on the South Asian community after 9/11. The World’s Sara...

Nearly 240 million children with disabilities worldwide face challenges getting access to basic needs. That includes access to adequate nutrition, healthcare, and education. In many parts of Africa, children with special needs are hidden away at home. But there are efforts to flip the script. From Ghana, Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman reports on efforts to push for better inclusion of children with speci...

President Emmanuel Macron wants to raise France's retirement age by two years to 64. The government claims it's key to financing the public pension system. In response, trade unions launched a general strike that paralyzed public transport and shut many schools. The World's host Marco Werman speaks to Vincent Martigny, a professor of politics at the University of Nice.

A Canadian agency that sets national standards for alcohol consumption is recommending Canadians dramatically reduce their alcohol intake. Previously, it said that women can safely have up to 10 drinks per week and men can have up to 15. The new standard cuts that to a maximum of two drinks per week for all genders. Anita Elash reports from Toronto on how those guidelines are being received.

Taliban officials said Thursday that 78 people have died in just over a week during Afghanistan's harsh winter, deepening the country's humanitarian crisis. Host Marco Werman has the story.

Jacinda Ardern was only 37 when she became prime minister of New Zealand. She soon earned accolades as a standard bearer for progressive and democratic values. But these 5 1/2 years have not been easy. In a surprise announcement on Thursday, Ardern said she no longer has the energy to continue in office. The World's Sarah Birnbaum has our story.

Ukraine says it needs heavy tanks, such as the German-made Leopard battle tanks. Berlin says they'll send them if the US sends their Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The World's host Marco Werman spoke with retired Admiral James Stavridis about how a delivery of tanks would make a difference in the war with Russia.

A video of a child being attacked by a seal on a Cape Town beach went viral this week. This follows a rise in the number of seal attacks on humans in recent months. The seals are being poisoned by nearby red tide blooms. Host Marco Werman explains.