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In 1996, a young Rana Shabb watched airstrikes light up Beirut from her parent’s balcony. As the oldest of four sisters,

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In 1996, a young Rana Shabb watched airstrikes light up Beirut from her parent’s balcony. As the oldest of four sisters,In 1996, a young Rana Shabb watched airstrikes light up Beirut from her parent’s balcony.Nov 4“Even today, I hate fireworks.” Born in Texas, Rana Shabb grew up in Lebanon, humming George Strait tunes on weekend dri“Even today, I hate fireworks.” Born in Texas, Rana Shabb grew up in Lebanon…Oct 28“Health is a human right.” Kelly Callahan’s career fighting neglected tropical diseases has taken her to some of the mos“Health is a human right.” Kelly Callahan’s career fighting neglected tropical diseases…Oct 21199 likesThink of it as sitting down for a cup of coffee, or a beer, with one of the most interesting people you’ll hear from allThink of it as sitting down for a cup of coffee, or a beer…Oct 2070 likes“Death by snake or death by bomb?” In the middle of the night, in the middle of a war zone, Kelly Callahan had to make a“Death by snake or death by bomb?” In the middle of the night…Oct 1456 likesSome stories can’t be told from a distance. We’re bringing them to you. Our new podcast, “Far Away, Up Close: Global StoSome stories can’t be told from a distance.Oct 793 likes

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