Syrian war forces family to 6 countries

[Syrian war forces family to 6 countries]( June 20, 2019 Good morning! Try out some merengue with a twist. We'll get to that shortly. First, the Syrian civil war has ripped the social fabric of a traditional culture that has revolved around tight-knit networks of extended family for centuries. We meet one family that has been forced to flee their homeland and are now in six different countries. They are [struggling to stay connected](. And, if you are in Fiji watching the Women's World Cup, you'd be hearing the moves on the pitch called for the [first time in the native Fijian]( and (bonus) from the first generation of female sports commentators from the Pacific Islands! *** New feature from The World's [April Peavey]( Global Hit Now something to get you moving at the start your day — a little merengue. It comes courtesy of Latin Grammy winner Vicente García from the Dominican Republic where merengue is the main rhythm. But as [García recently told The World](, he adds his own twist to the country's iconic musical style. As always, let us know what you think about the changes we're making here on the Scan by replying to this email. Have a great Wednesday! - [Steven Davy]( [No Images? Click here.]( [Torn apart by the Syrian war, these siblings struggle to stay connected across 6 different countries]( [Torn apart by the Syrian war, these siblings struggle to stay connected across 6 different countries]( Before the war, the close-knit Zydia family never imagined living too far away from each other. Now, the six siblings dream about a reunion one day. [Torn apart by the Syrian war, these siblings struggle to stay connected across 6 different countries]( [Torn apart by the Syrian war, these siblings struggle to stay connected across 6 different countries]( Before the war, the close-knit Zydia family never imagined living too far away from each other. Now, the six siblings dream about a reunion one day. ['Commentary for Good' brings underrepresented languages to the Women's World Cup]( ['Commentary for Good' brings underrepresented languages to the Women's World Cup]( The women have made history in two ways. Not only are they the first women from the Pacific Islands to commentate the Women’s World Cup, but they are doing it in their native languages of Bislama and Fijian. ['Commentary for Good' brings underrepresented languages to the Women's World Cup]( ['Commentary for Good' brings underrepresented languages to the Women's World Cup]( The women have made history in two ways. Not only are they the first women from the Pacific Islands to commentate the Women’s World Cup, but they are doing it in their native languages of Bislama and Fijian. [Migration to US is a family ‘duty’ for many Guatemalans]( [Migration to US is a family ‘duty’ for many Guatemalans]( Guatemala faces pressure from Washington to stop its citizens from migrating north to the US. But complying with American demands may be nearly impossible for a country where so many people rely on US remittances. [Migration to US is a family ‘duty’ for many Guatemalans]( [Migration to US is a family ‘duty’ for many Guatemalans]( Guatemala faces pressure from Washington to stop its citizens from migrating north to the US. But complying with American demands may be nearly impossible for a country where so many people rely on US remittances. [Things That Go Boom: Are sanctions on Iran spurring economic resilience?]( [Things That Go Boom: Are sanctions on Iran spurring economic resilience?]( Sanctions on Iran have squeezed the economy since the 1970s, and since US President Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal, they have been ratcheting up. Some Iranians are ready to cut and run but others are waiting out the economic storm. [With cryptocurrency launch, Facebook sets its path toward becoming an independent nation]( [With cryptocurrency launch, Facebook sets its path toward becoming an independent nation]( Facebook has announced a plan to launch a new cryptocurrency named the Libra. Their plans are backed by major companies such as Visa, PayPal and Uber. With a user base of 2 billion people worldwide, Facebook is positioned to pressure countries and central banks to cooperate with its reinvention of the global financial system. Hey, Scan reader… PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Steven Davy, The World's multimedia editor. [Press release]( [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.