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The Take

The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by ... Read more

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Who can replace Pakistan’s most popular politician?

Who can replace Pakistan’s most popular politician?

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested for a second time, on a second charge, and is barred from r... Read more

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What’s behind the Barbie mania in China?

What’s behind the Barbie mania in China?

The Barbie movie has dominated the box office in China, in a year when many other US movies haven’t performed well in th... Read more

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