Medical workers struggle to cope with limited aid entering Gaza

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Trucks carrying humanitarian aid cross into the Gaza Strip from Erez crossing in southern Israel, Oct. 21, 2024.

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The number of aid trucks entering Gaza has hit an all-time low since the current war began there. The shortages are prompting new dire warnings from aid organizations. Also, a referendum in Moldova intended to put an end to decades of swerving between East and West yields a microscopic win for the pro-Western crowd. And, Italy considers reversing its ban on nuclear power plants. Plus, National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek takes us through the Gangnam entertainment district in South Korea.

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Moldova’s future up for grabs this weekend
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5:04
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