Drone strikes near Khartoum upend hopes of reopening airport

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49:43

In this file photo, Sudanese soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces unit secure the area where Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo attends a military-backed tribe’s rally, in the East Nile province, Sudan, June 22, 2019.

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Today, the airport in Khartoum was scheduled to reopen for the first time since the start of the country’s civil war two years ago. But a series of drone strikes near the airport put the kibosh on those plans. Also, Copenhagen’s Human Library lends people who volunteer to be “open books” in one-on-one conversations with “readers.” These books share a wide range of personal perspectives — from being a trans woman or military veteran to being a police officer or sex worker. And, sleeper trains are making a comeback around the world. Plus, daytime coffee raves are on trend for twenty-something-year-olds in Barcelona.

Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

In This Episode

Drone strikes near Khartoum upend hopes of reopening airport
7:51
Top UN court says Israel is obligated to allow aid into Gaza
0:24
Daytime coffee raves help keep the party going – without the hangover
4:48
People are ‘open books’ at Copenhagen’s Human Library
Special Coverage
6:45
American concert pianist takes home gold from Chopin competition
1:30
Ukrainian rock radio in time of war
13:25
A crowded train platform with numerous people dressed in winter clothing, carrying luggage, as they board or disembark a train.
Why overnight trains are making a global comeback
Special Coverage
3:49
The eclectic sounds of Harold López-Nussa keep listeners guessing
7:22