The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights)

The Indian government's move was designed to help combat the underground economy. But whether it was a bad idea or just bad execution, the country's been sent into a state of cash chaos.

It's that time of year again when sidewalks get treacherous and thousands of Canadians end up in the ER after a spill. From better boots, to deluxe heated sidewalks, The Current looks at ways to cut down on the ice-induced injuries.

From how to prevent falls in the winter by testing boots for traction on ice and snow, to India's cash madness after 86 per cent of currency was rendered useless, to prison violence on the rise in Canada ... This is The Current with Piya Chattopadhyay.

Eastern Aleppo's fall signals changed power dynamics in and around Syria with potentially world-changing geopolitical implications. The Current looks at the new dynamic between Russian and U.S. influence.

Since Sergio Avila was a child, he'd always dreamed of working with big cats. He grew up to be a conservation scientist and worked on a project to snare and collar jaguars to learn about them. Then one day, his dream was shattered.

Neven Curlin is taking a break from his Arctic sea ice blog. Even though he's amassed a sizeable following, he says it's too depressing to keep writing about how things keep getting worse. He's burnt out.

Today the federal government announces a comprehensive ban on asbestos which may come as a surprise to people who think asbestos is already banned in Canada. The CBC's Julie Ireton explains the long road ahead for getting rid of asbestos.

From the fall of Aleppo and the implications of what could be next, to a historic asbestos ban announcement, to why changes to the Antarctic climate could ultimately affect our plans to visit Mars ... This is The Current.

It was supposed to be over with a ceasefire and withdrawal. But over the last 24 hours, there have been claims of executions by government troops and stories of bombardment. The Current speaks with those still inside — trapped.

To some, he's a leader. To others, he's a thug. But it's hard to deny that Mohamud "Tarzan" Nur cares deeply about his homeland, Somalia. Find out why the former mayor of Mogadishu is running to be the country's president.

Syrian refugees were welcomed by the government and Canadians but adjusting to life here, reconciling with what they've left behind has its challenges. One year on, The Current brings you the stories of families who now call Canada home.

From Aleppo civilians trapped as ceasefire and evacuation agreement is ignored, to snapshots of Syrian refugee families in Canada a year later, to the former mayor of Mogadishu running for presidency ... This is The Current.

From reports that Russia interfered in the presidential election to get Trump elected, to a road trip into ISIS territory to see how Iraqis are coping, to Indigenous leaders who are pro-pipeline ... This is The Current.

CBC producer Sarah Lawrynuik takes us on a dangerous journey along the road to Mosul, Iraq. She's there to meet the everyday Iraqis fleeing ISIS, and the soldiers determined to fight the militant group.

Some First Nations groups welcome pipeline developments as a source of wealth and jobs for their people. The Current speaks with two First Nations leaders who say working with the pipeline giant is better than working against it.