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U.N. Reports Record Number Of Refugees Worldwide

A U.N. agency says that the number of people displaced by violence last year surpassed 70 million, a new record. NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee.

Tensions With Iran Unlikely To Lead To Repeat Of ‘Tanker War’

The recent attacks on oil tankers amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran has happened before. In the 1980s, the U.S. needed Gulf oil. Today, not so much.

Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone. U.S. Says It Was In International Airspace

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has shot down a U.S. drone that was flying in Iranian airspace. A U.S. official confirms the aircraft was downed, but disputes Iran’s account of the facts.

Tourists Distressed By Unexplained Deaths In The Dominican Republic

The FBI is helping local authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the recent unexplained deaths and illnesses of several Americans.

Revolver Likely Used By Van Gogh Sells In Paris

One of the most prolific post-impressionist artists Vincent Van Gogh shot himself in July 1890. The revolver believed to have been used by the painter sold for more than $180,000.

4 Suspects Named And Face Murder Charges In Flight MH17 Shootdown

The Dutch-led investigation accused three Russians and one Ukrainian of being involved in the 2014 incident, which claimed 298 lives. Court hearings are set to begin next March.

U.S. Women To Take On Their Biggest Opponent Yet With Game Against Sweden

The biggest test for the U.S. Women’s National Team at the Women’s World Cup comes Thursday when the U.S. takes on Sweden. It’s been a busy week with many notable performances.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Faces A Corruption Scandal Of His Own

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is under scrutiny over allegations that two of his representatives in neighboring Colombia misappropriated money meant to support Venezuelan security forces.

U.N. Report Calls For International Investigation Of Jamal Khashoggi’s Killing

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Agnes Callamard, U.N. Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions at the human rights office, about her report on Jamal Khashoggi’s death.

U.N. Report Implicates Saudi Crown Prince In Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

After a five-month probe of Khashoggi’s death, a special U.N. investigator concluded it was “inconceivable that an operation of this scale could be implemented without the Crown Prince being aware.”

For Hong Kong’s leader, pressure isn’t just from protesters

When prop-maker Terry Yim joined up with throngs of marchers in Hong Kong on Sunday, he brought a homemade accessory: a pumpkin-sized likeness of Carrie Lam, the city’s unpopular chief executive, complete with tidy short hair and spectacles. For weeks…

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