Ashley Westerman
WFAE
Washington, DC, United States
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Ukrainian women have started learning a crucial war skill: how to fly a drone
The Female Pilots of Ukraine is the first of its kind in the country at a time when the Ukrainian military has been using drones for reconnaissance and fighting against Russian forces. → Read More
Ukrainian women have started learning a crucial war skill: how to fly a drone
The Female Pilots of Ukraine is the first of its kind in the country at a time when the Ukrainian military has been using drones for reconnaissance and fighting against Russian forces. → Read More
With Ukraine at war, officials hope to bring tourism back to areas away from fighting
The war displaced millions of Ukrainians. But officials are trying to entice citizens to travel around the country for pleasure again. → Read More
McDonald's reopens in Ukraine, feeding customers' nostalgia — and future hopes
All of the chain's 100-plus locations in Ukraine closed after Russia invaded in February. Three reopened in Kyiv this week, for delivery only. "It's a nice gift from McDonald's," one customer says. → Read More
Their town now freed from Russian occupation, Ukrainians feel shock and joy
Ukrainian forces liberated the town of Balakliia in a swift counteroffensive against Russia in the east, where retreating Russian troops left behind tanks, captives and an untold number of casualties. → Read More
Secretary of State Blinken offers big aid package on unannounced visit to Ukraine
Antony Blinken is on a trip to Kyiv, where he visited a children's hospital and met with U.S. Embassy staff. The U.S. announced nearly $3 billion in aid and weapons for Ukraine and other countries. → Read More
As inspectors leave Ukraine's nuclear plant, the mayor of a nearby town has high hopes
Enerhodar Mayor Dmytro Orlov speaks to NPR about the risks of attacks and nuclear disaster with Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant under Russian occupation. → Read More
What it's like for Ukrainians working at a nuclear plant under Russian occupation
Andriy Tuz was at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant when it came under Russian control. Now in Switzerland, the plant's ex-spokesman talks about his ordeal leaving and how remaining Ukrainians are doing. → Read More
6 key numbers that reveal the staggering impact of Russia's war in Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago. In that time, thousands of people have been killed, cities destroyed, millions of people displaced and the Ukrainian economy has been battered. → Read More
Philippine Supreme Court petition seeks to cancel candidacy of President-elect Marcos
The petition, filed Tuesday, seeks to disqualify Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s candidacy post-election on the grounds that he lied about not committing any crimes — a requirement to run for president. → Read More
President Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with shooting victims' families
Biden will visit the supermarket where last weekend's deadly shooting took place, as well as visit with local leaders and law enforcement. → Read More
Did you see the Super Flower Blood Moon last night? It was stunning
South America and much of the continental United States had the best view of Sunday night's lunar eclipse, which lasted nearly five hours. → Read More
Convictions of Cambodian opposition leaders draw criticism from rights groups
Human rights advocates have decried the accusations as "baseless" and say the trial is meant to sideline political opponents of Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power for more than 30 years. → Read More
New Zealand will open its borders to some tourists much earlier than expected
The move is meant to speed up the recovery of the island nation's pandemic-battered economy, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday. → Read More
A priest is helping Philippine families cremate and honor drug war victims at no cost
With permanent burial too costly for many, a priest launched a project to exhume victims, cremate them and find a lasting resting place for their ashes — all free of charge to the families. → Read More
Why Tonga is opting for 'contactless' humanitarian aid
It's a pandemic predicament. With only 1 recorded case of COVID-19 in their island nation, Tongans are desperate for help after the volcanic eruption — but eager to keep the virus out. → Read More
Maggie Gyllenhaal explores the difficulty of motherhood in her directorial debut
The new movie The Lost Daughter shows a side of motherhood that Hollywood doesn't often depict. → Read More
3 nurses give their inside story on how omicron is affecting the country
Here's how their hospitals are doing nearly two years into the pandemic, what they are seeing in new omicron patients, and their thoughts on the wave of burnout affecting the industry. → Read More
New Caledonia might be about to break from France. Here's why the world is watching
Many voters in the French territory of New Caledonia go to the polls this Sunday to vote on a referendum on independence. It's a moment not lost on China and the United States. → Read More
Adoptees express their fear, anger and insight on race during social unrest
Transracial and transnational adoptees say it's been difficult to express their thoughts about race and social justice provoked by police killings, anti-Asian violence and immigration. → Read More