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Venezuela's deadly quakes put its U.S.-backed government to the test
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Venezuela's deadly quakes put its U.S.-backed government to the test

Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test....

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
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Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Afghanistan condemned the str...

U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE
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U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to he...

U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf
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U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf

Iran and the U.S. traded attacks over the weekend, throwing into question technical talks that were set to take place this week to advance the interim deal agre...

Trump says U.S. and Iran to meet in Qatar after weekend attacks
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Trump says U.S. and Iran to meet in Qatar after weekend attacks

President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar, despite the two sides trading attacks in the Gulf over the weekend. Iran did not confirm whe...

Could neo-Nazi youth, or 'active clubs,' have played a role in Belfast riots?
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Could neo-Nazi youth, or 'active clubs,' have played a role in Belfast riots?

In the wake of racist, mob violence in Northern Ireland this month, there has been a fresh round of attention on so-called "active clubs," the global network of...

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
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Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step reflects deteriora...

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, as violence escalates between Israel and Hezbollah
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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, as violence escalates between Israel and Hezbollah

Tehran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait Sunday, threatening to halt negotiations with the U.S. entirely. Meanwhile, violence between Isr...

Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia
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Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's p...

Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia
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Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia

Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the...

Venezuelans in Colombia scramble to send aid as earthquakes death toll increases
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Venezuelans in Colombia scramble to send aid as earthquakes death toll increases

Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering...

There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
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There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world,...

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