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NPR News: Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties
Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahe…
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The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the …
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NPR News: Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legisl…
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NPR News: Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursda…
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NPR News: Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-…
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NPR News: Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists
Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists Israel's national security minister triggered a backlash after…
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NPR News: Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type Healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected…
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China’s Housing Slump Shows Signs of Bottoming Out. We’ve Been Here Before.
Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished…
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China Confirms It Will Buy 200 Boeing Planes
The deal, which President Trump announced after last week’s summit, represents the largest single sale of the American company’s aircraft to Beijing …
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NPR News: WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid…
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NPR News: Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit
Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in …
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NPR News: Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died
Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investiga…
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NPR News: Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran plan…
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Last-Minute Donation Could Upend G.O.P. Primary for Texas Attorney General
A single donor’s contribution of $2.75 million could help propel Representative Chip Roy in his clash with a self-funded state senator, Mayes Middlet…
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NPR News: Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed war
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed war A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates' sole nuc…
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Americans Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday…
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Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous
Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war. source https://www.nyti…
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Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.…
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The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future gro…
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Lamar Alexander Wants Republicans to Stand Up to Trump
In a new memoir, the former senator, governor and cabinet member says President Trump committed an impeachable offense on Jan. 6 and calls on Congres…
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