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Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps

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A pilot stabs the other pilot and tries to crash their flight to Tel Aviv, Israel says

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U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy

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U.S. military withdraws from Iraq two decades after invasion

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Middle East conflict

1 year ago

Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening

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An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home

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State of the World from NPR

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U.S. demands action on Nicaraguan decision to end elections

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Sources & Methods

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Europe on edge from threats of Russia's growing escalation. Can NATO defend itself?

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U.S. vs. China: Inside a great power rivalry

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Potential Taiwan tension sparked 'last minute' change in Trump-Xi National Archives visit

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Up First Newsletter

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Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened

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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in

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Where is Austin Tice?: The escape

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Turkey's burgeoning defense industry, soft cultural power and role as conflict mediator are growing its influence in the Middle East. As dynamics with Iran, Gaza and the U.S. shift, Turkey is positioning itself as a new regional power.

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What we know about the suspected U.K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo

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5 men arrested near a U.S.-run base bailed as UK police probe if there's an Iran link

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Eviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis

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South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week

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Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!

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Photos: This may be the most inspirational night school on Earth

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5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

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Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

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Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic

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Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip

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Born a year before Israel's creation, Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour spent his life painting the faces and landscapes of Israeli occupation. He died in August at age 79, and was buried in the occupied West Bank.

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