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A Filipino preacher on the run from sexual abuse charges surrenders

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 12:03am

Apollo Quiboloy, accused of sexual abuse and human trafficking in the Philippines and similar charges in the United States, surrendered Sunday to authorities, officials said.

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On the ground in Sudan, an 'apocalyptic' situation

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 7:00am

Fighting in and around Sudan's capital is fierce and devastating to the people who either cannot flee or feel compelled to stay.

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3 Israelis killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border crossing, Israeli military says

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 4:01am

The Israeli military said a gunman approached the Allenby Bridge Crossing from the Jordanian side in a truck and opened fire at Israeli security forces, who killed the assailant in a shootout.

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Venezuelan opposition candidate González has left the country for asylum in Spain

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 11:26pm

The departure of Edmundo González, who Venezuela’s opposition and several foreign governments consider the legitimate winner of July’s presidential race, was announced by Venezuela's vice president.

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What West Bank Palestinian youths are fighting for, in their own words

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 10:03am

The Israeli military vows to stamp out Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian fighters tell NPR they are willing to die to resist Israeli occupation.

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How Harris will distinguish her foreign policy from Biden — and Trump

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 5:00am

By necessity, Vice President Harris has worked in lockstep with President Biden on his foreign policy. What she would do in the White House if she wins on Nov. 5 will be in focus in Tuesday's debate.

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Ukraine's military trains civilians in 'Test Week' to give a sense of war with Russia

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 5:00am

Ukraine needs more soldiers as its troops defend Ukrainian territory and carry out an offensive inside Russia. An elite Ukrainian military unit offers civilians a one-week tryout as soldiers.

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Killed in her pink roller skates, a Palestinian girl’s photo in Gaza goes viral

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 5:00am

The photo of a girl in Gaza killed by an Israeli airstrike while wearing pink roller skates goes viral and draws attention to the plight of children nearly a year into the war.

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Opinion: Christmas is starting early in Venezuela

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 9:52pm

Christmas starts early in a lot of retail stores, but in Venezuela it's starting Oct. 1. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

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Cockpit audio indicates issues with de-icing in deadly Brazil plane crash

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 7:44pm

The pilots of a Brazilian passenger plane that crashed last month, killing all 62 people aboard, reported failure in the system to remove ice from the plane, according to a preliminary report.

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U.K. is investigating Ticketmaster after Oasis tour prices surprised fans

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 4:31pm

British regulators are looking into how Ticketmaster uses "dynamic pricing" to hike prices in line with demand. A similar controversy prompted a federal lawsuit against the company in the U.S.

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Is Netanyahu an Obstacle to a Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Hamas?

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 2:12pm

There has been nearly a week of protests in Israel following the death of six hostages held by Hamas. They're calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas, bringing the remining hostages held in Gaza home. But so far, no deal has been reached. We talk about how Israelis view their prime minister with Anshel Pfeffer, correspondent for The Economist and author of a biography of Netanyahu.

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Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 1:21pm

The Grammy-winning musician, whose hit “Mas Que Nada” helped make him a global ambassador for Brazilian music, died after months battling the effects of long COVID.

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South Korea investigates Telegram over alleged sexual deepfakes

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 12:21pm

South Korea is investigating sexually abusive deepfakes allegedly shared on the messaging platform Telegram. Officials say the company is complying and has removed some content.

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China ends most international adoptions, leaving many children, families in limbo

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 12:17pm

China's Foreign Ministry says the only exception will be for families who are adopting the children or stepchildren of blood relatives in China.

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A French woman whose husband is accused of inviting men to rape her testifies in court

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 10:04am

Gisèle Pélicot detailed the horror of discovering that her former spouse had systematically filmed the dozens of suspected rapes — storing thousands of images that police investigators later found.

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Whatever happened to ... the Gaza neurosurgeon who faced a wrenching decision

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 9:42am

Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many die, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?

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Trump staffers in cemetery scuffle named. And, dad of alleged school shooter arrested

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 6:48am

NPR confirmed the names of the two Trump staffers involved in the Arlington cemetery scuffle. And, the father of the Georgia school shooting suspect arrested.

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At least 18 students are dead and dozens unaccounted for in Kenya school fire

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 4:38am

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 18 students and 27 others have been hospitalized, with 70 children unaccounted for, the country’s deputy president said.

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Telegram founder breaks silence, calling charges 'misguided'

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 8:01pm

The tech billionaire breaks his silence more than a week after being indicted by French authorities. He faces wide-ranging charges including spreading child abuse images and drug trafficking.

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