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State of the World from NPR

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Myanmar, also known as Burma, will hold a phased general election starting later this month. It comes amidst a years long civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. And it is being called by a military government that seized power in a coup four years ago. We learn about the lengths the leadership is going to in order to convince the world to accept the election's results.

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A Chinese man who filmed secret footage in Xinjiang risks deportation from the U.S.

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Italy makes a surprising discovery ahead of the Winter Olympics: dinosaur tracks

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Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

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Greetings from Chiloé Island, Chile, where the fast-moving tides are part of local lore

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Recent attacks have been 'inspired' by Islamic State. What does that mean?

16 hours ago

Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder

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Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela

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Consider This from NPR

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The U.S. is interested in Venezuelan oil, but that's not all

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Bondi Beach attack casts a shadow on Hanukkah celebrations in Israel

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Innovating Ways to Address Poverty in Uganda

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Middle East conflict

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Search for body of last hostage held by Hamas in Gaza is delayed due to bad weather

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Up First Newsletter

2 years ago

Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested. And, Brown University shooting suspect image released

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Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment

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Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group

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Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far Away

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What we know about the rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia and around the world

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Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly

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15 killed in mass shooting in Sydney. And, Rob Reiner and his wife found dead

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Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy activist and mogul Jimmy Lai

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Deadly attack on Bondi Beach follows rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia

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Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins the presidency

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Bystander hailed as a hero for disarming Sydney gunman

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At least 15 killed in mass shooting at Hanukkah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach

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