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Social media ban sparks deadly protests in Nepal

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50:18

Riot police use water cannons on protesters during clashes outside the parliament building in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 8, 2025.

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At least 17 people have died in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu after clashes with police. Tens of thousands took to the streets across the country to protest a government ban on dozens of social media platforms. Also, Ethiopia is set to formally inaugurate the massive and controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. And, a Palestinian-Israeli actor takes to the stage to dive into the chaos of identity, truth and family life. Plus, ecologists push for wildlife crossings to provide crucial routes for animals across the globe.

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Social media ban sparks deadly anti-corruption protests in Nepal
7:18
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5:34
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New attacks in Israel come at a delicate time for negotiations
5:27
Amid divorce and war, a Palestinian-Israeli actor finds himself ‘between the river and the sea’
Special Coverage
5:16
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