"The Iranian capital Tehran is suffering from a severe water crisis as the country faces a historic drought. The government has openly discussed an evacuation of the city as its nearly 10 million residents deal with water rationing. Also, at least eight people were killed in a car explosion in a densely populated area of India's capital. And, Iraq heads to the polls for parliamentary elections, with a record number of candidates, but high voter apathy."
"Plus, a painting by Frida Kahlo that's being auctioned later this month could become the most expensive work by any female or Latin American artist. Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices"
Tehran is experiencing a severe water crisis due to a historic drought, prompting government discussions of evacuating the city as nearly 10 million residents face water rationing. A car explosion in a densely populated area of India's capital killed at least eight people. Iraq is holding parliamentary elections with a record number of candidates amid high voter apathy and low turnout expectations. A painting by Frida Kahlo scheduled for auction later this month could become the most expensive work ever sold by a female or Latin American artist. Additional programming includes Music Heard on Air and ad choice information.
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