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Putin: ‘We Know’ True Identities Of U.K.’s 2 Suspects In Skripal Poisoning

Russia’s president said the men whom U.K. police recently accused of poisoning former spy Sergei Skripal are private citizens, not Russian agents, and urged them to speak out.

Palestinian Refugees And The ‘Right To Return’

The Trump administration recently announced it was no longer giving money to a program for Palestinian refugees. In cutting the funding, the U.S. shifted away from decades of policy.

‘Floating Schools’ Make Sure Kids Get To Class When The Water Rises

Monsoon floods won’t stop these kids from going to school in Bangladesh — especially if the school comes to the student!

Update On Protests In Basra

Unrest in one of Iraq’s biggest cities, Basra, has shaken up the country at a time of political instability. Basra is an oil hub, but people are poor and a water crisis has pushed them to the edge.

The Attack On Democracy In The 1930s And Today

As fascism spread globally in the 1930s, the U.S. responded with a series of radio programs informing the public about American democracy. Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, talks to Steve Inskeep.

EU Votes On Punishing Hungary For Violating EU ‘Common Values’

Hungary’s prime minister has accused the EU of insulting his country as the European Parliament prepares to vote Wednesday on sanctioning Hungary over government restrictions on the courts, news media and migrants.

Former Ambassador On The Value Of The International Criminal Court

NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to David Scheffer, former U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues under the Clinton administration, about U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court.

Suicide Bombing In Eastern Afghanistan Kills 68, Wounds Scores

The death toll from Tuesday’s blast in Nangarhar province has more than doubled since initial reports. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Palestinian Orchestra Finds Way Into Jerusalem To Perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony

Palestinian violist Ramzi Aburedwan used to throw stones at Israeli soldiers. Now he fights with music. He’s built a music school for young Palestinians and he’s finally realized a dream of playing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in Jerusalem.

Russians Protest Putin’s Plan To Raise National Pension Age

The Russian government’s plan to raise the national pension age for men and women has sparked protests across the country.

Eureka! Mother Lode Of Gold Found In Australian Mine

“I nearly fell over looking at it … we were picking it up for hours,” said the miner who found the gold. The huge amount of the precious metal is worth millions of dollars.

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