Renee Montagne http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100929&ft=1&f=2100929 Renee Montagne is a host of NPR's <em>Morning Edition</em>. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Renee Montagne http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100929&ft=1&f=2100929 yes Voters Cast Ballots In Iran's Presidential Election It's Iran's first presidential election since the stunning vote in 2009. Back then, a surprisingly early declaration of victory for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sparked a wave of protests, followed by years of government repression. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191534497/voters-cast-ballots-in-irans-presidential-election?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191534497/voters-cast-ballots-in-irans-presidential-election?ft=1&f=2100929 It's Iran's first presidential election since the stunning vote in 2009. Back then, a surprisingly early declaration of victory for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sparked a wave of protests, followed by years of government repression. 303 no It's Iran's first presidential election since the stunning vote in 2009. Back then, a surprisingly early declaration of victory for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sparked a wave of protests, followed by years of government repression.

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]]> Gamers Converge On LA For Electronic Entertainment Expo The biggest players in the video gaming industry are attending E3. Gamers have been anticipating the unveiling of new products from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and other companies. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191226116/gamers-converge-on-l-a-for-electronic-entertainment-expo?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191226116/gamers-converge-on-l-a-for-electronic-entertainment-expo?ft=1&f=2100929 The biggest players in the video gaming industry are attending E3. Gamers have been anticipating the unveiling of new products from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and other companies. 232 no The biggest players in the video gaming industry are attending E3. Gamers have been anticipating the unveiling of new products from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and other companies.

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]]> Syrian Government Limits Humanitarian Aid To Qusair The last remaining areas of the embattled Syrian town of Qusair fell to government forces and fighters from the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah over the weekend. The main concern now is what's happening to the civilians. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/190270290/syrian-government-limits-humanitarian-aid-to-qusair?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/190270290/syrian-government-limits-humanitarian-aid-to-qusair?ft=1&f=2100929 The last remaining areas of the embattled Syrian town of Qusair fell to government forces and fighters from the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah over the weekend. The main concern now is what's happening to the civilians. 239 no The last remaining areas of the embattled Syrian town of Qusair fell to government forces and fighters from the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah over the weekend. The main concern now is what's happening to the civilians.

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]]> U.S. Unemployment Rate Inched Up In May The Labor Department on Friday reported a jobless rate of 7.6 percent as employers added 175,000 jobs and more people began to look for work last month. That's up from April's rate of 7.5 percent. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189430582/mays-unemployment-rate-expected-to-hold-steady?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189430582/mays-unemployment-rate-expected-to-hold-steady?ft=1&f=2100929 The Labor Department on Friday reported a jobless rate of 7.6 percent as employers added 175,000 jobs and more people began to look for work last month. That's up from April's rate of 7.5 percent. 224 no The Labor Department on Friday reported a jobless rate of 7.6 percent as employers added 175,000 jobs and more people began to look for work last month. That's up from April's rate of 7.5 percent.

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]]> 6 Dead After Building Collapses In Philadelphia At least six people have died in Wednesday's collapse of a commercial building in Philadelphia. More than a dozen victims have been rescued from the rubble. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189113972/6-dead-after-building-collapses-in-philadelphia?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189113972/6-dead-after-building-collapses-in-philadelphia?ft=1&f=2100929 At least six people have died in Wednesday's collapse of a commercial building in Philadelphia. More than a dozen victims have been rescued from the rubble. 195 no At least six people have died in Wednesday's collapse of a commercial building in Philadelphia. More than a dozen victims have been rescued from the rubble.

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]]> Syrian Government Troops Take Back Qusair Syrian State TV says Qusair, which has been under siege for more than two weeks, is now in the hands of government forces. The city is on a critical cross-border supply route between Lebanon and Syria. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188838675/syrian-government-troops-take-back-qusair?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188838675/syrian-government-troops-take-back-qusair?ft=1&f=2100929 Syrian State TV says Qusair, which has been under siege for more than two weeks, is now in the hands of government forces. The city is on a critical cross-border supply route between Lebanon and Syria. 252 no Syrian State TV says Qusair, which has been under siege for more than two weeks, is now in the hands of government forces. The city is on a critical cross-border supply route between Lebanon and Syria.

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]]> Kremlin Critic Claims Mass Corruption Ahead Of 2014 Olympics A critic of President Vladimir Putin is charging Russian officials and contractors with some $30 billion in theft and corruption activities, in the runup to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Boris Nemtsov is calling the preparations a "monstrous scam." Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/31/187459782/kremlin-critic-claims-mass-corruption-ahead-of-2014-olympics?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/31/187459782/kremlin-critic-claims-mass-corruption-ahead-of-2014-olympics?ft=1&f=2100929 A critic of President Vladimir Putin is charging Russian officials and contractors with some $30 billion in theft and corruption activities, in the runup to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Boris Nemtsov is calling the preparations a "monstrous scam." 236 no A critic of President Vladimir Putin is charging Russian officials and contractors with some $30 billion in theft and corruption activities, in the runup to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Boris Nemtsov is calling the preparations a "monstrous scam."

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]]> Obama Expected To Select Next FBI Director President Obama is expected to name former Justice Department official James Comey as the next director of the FBI, sources tell NPR. Comey is a Republican who has a reputation for bipartisanship and even-handedness. Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/30/187227968/obama-expected-to-select-next-fbi-director?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/30/187227968/obama-expected-to-select-next-fbi-director?ft=1&f=2100929 President Obama is expected to name former Justice Department official James Comey as the next director of the FBI, sources tell NPR. Comey is a Republican who has a reputation for bipartisanship and even-handedness. 254 no President Obama is expected to name former Justice Department official James Comey as the next director of the FBI, sources tell NPR. Comey is a Republican who has a reputation for bipartisanship and even-handedness.

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]]> Food Entrepreneur Is A New Breed Of Afghan Business Owner <em>Morning Edition</em> has been reporting on young Afghans helping to shape their country's future after the withdrawal of international combat troops in 2014. Shilla Qiyam, 27, is making her way in business despite her family's disapproval. Mon, 27 May 2013 04:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/27/186752880/food-entrepreneur-is-a-new-breed-of-afghan-business-owner?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/27/186752880/food-entrepreneur-is-a-new-breed-of-afghan-business-owner?ft=1&f=2100929 <em>Morning Edition</em> has been reporting on young Afghans helping to shape their country's future after the withdrawal of international combat troops in 2014. Shilla Qiyam, 27, is making her way in business despite her family's disapproval. 467 no Morning Edition has been reporting on young Afghans helping to shape their country's future after the withdrawal of international combat troops in 2014. Shilla Qiyam, 27, is making her way in business despite her family's disapproval.

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]]> Attackers Hack To Death Man On London Street Authorities in London are investigating what British Prime Minister David Cameron says is likely a terrorist attack. On Wednesday, two suspects brutally attacked a man near a London military barracks. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186195971/attackers-hack-to-death-man-in-london?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186195971/attackers-hack-to-death-man-in-london?ft=1&f=2100929 Authorities in London are investigating what British Prime Minister David Cameron says is likely a terrorist attack. On Wednesday, two suspects brutally attacked a man near a London military barracks. 238 no Authorities in London are investigating what British Prime Minister David Cameron says is likely a terrorist attack. On Wednesday, two suspects brutally attacked a man near a London military barracks.

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]]> Select Young Afghans Chosen As Commandos In Training From the Afghan capital Kabul, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to Gen. Joseph Dunford, the commander of all U.S. and international forces there. They discuss the challenges of the current situation on the ground, and look ahead to the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700634/select-young-afghans-chosen-as-commandoes-in-training?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700634/select-young-afghans-chosen-as-commandoes-in-training?ft=1&f=2100929 From the Afghan capital Kabul, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to Gen. Joseph Dunford, the commander of all U.S. and international forces there. They discuss the challenges of the current situation on the ground, and look ahead to the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014. 467 no From the Afghan capital Kabul, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to Gen. Joseph Dunford, the commander of all U.S. and international forces there. They discuss the challenges of the current situation on the ground, and look ahead to the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014.

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]]> Young Afghan Entrepreneur Capitalizes On Opportunities Fahim Hashemi, 33, built a conglomerate from scratch. He owns a TV channel, an airline and supplies the Afghan National Army with boots and fuel. He got his start early in the war as a translator to U.S. and British forces. Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184132968/young-afghan-entrepreneur-capitalizes-on-opportunities?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184132968/young-afghan-entrepreneur-capitalizes-on-opportunities?ft=1&f=2100929 Fahim Hashemi, 33, built a conglomerate from scratch. He owns a TV channel, an airline and supplies the Afghan National Army with boots and fuel. He got his start early in the war as a translator to U.S. and British forces. 467 no Fahim Hashemi, 33, built a conglomerate from scratch. He owns a TV channel, an airline and supplies the Afghan National Army with boots and fuel. He got his start early in the war as a translator to U.S. and British forces.

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]]> Younger Generation Poised To Lead Afghanistan's Future Afghans under 35 make up about 75 percent of the country's population. Each one of them was born into war and endured their country's nearly unbroken string of conflicts. And they've come of age as Afghanistan struggles to establish itself as an autonomous country. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183821219/younger-generation-poised-to-lead-afghanistans-future?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183821219/younger-generation-poised-to-lead-afghanistans-future?ft=1&f=2100929 Afghans under 35 make up about 75 percent of the country's population. Each one of them was born into war and endured their country's nearly unbroken string of conflicts. And they've come of age as Afghanistan struggles to establish itself as an autonomous country. 536 no Afghans under 35 make up about 75 percent of the country's population. Each one of them was born into war and endured their country's nearly unbroken string of conflicts. And they've come of age as Afghanistan struggles to establish itself as an autonomous country.

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]]> Obama Administration Considers Options Against Syria So far, we don't know who exactly used chemical weapons in Syria, or where or when they were used. U.S. intelligence agencies can only say at this point, that evidence shows some weapons have been used there. President Obama has said the use of chemical weapons in Syria would be a game changer. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240194/obama-administration-considers-options-against-syria?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240194/obama-administration-considers-options-against-syria?ft=1&f=2100929 So far, we don't know who exactly used chemical weapons in Syria, or where or when they were used. U.S. intelligence agencies can only say at this point, that evidence shows some weapons have been used there. President Obama has said the use of chemical weapons in Syria would be a game changer. 221 no So far, we don't know who exactly used chemical weapons in Syria, or where or when they were used. U.S. intelligence agencies can only say at this point, that evidence shows some weapons have been used there. President Obama has said the use of chemical weapons in Syria would be a game changer.

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]]> FBI Outlines Evidence In Ricin Case James Everett Dutschke faces charges of sending poisoned letters to President Obama and other officials. He's the second suspect federal authorities have arrested in the case. Another man was released from jail last week after a lack of physical evidence tying him to the ricin-tainted letters. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240204/fbi-outlines-evidence-in-ricin-case?ft=1&f=2100929 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240204/fbi-outlines-evidence-in-ricin-case?ft=1&f=2100929 James Everett Dutschke faces charges of sending poisoned letters to President Obama and other officials. He's the second suspect federal authorities have arrested in the case. Another man was released from jail last week after a lack of physical evidence tying him to the ricin-tainted letters. 238 no James Everett Dutschke faces charges of sending poisoned letters to President Obama and other officials. He's the second suspect federal authorities have arrested in the case. Another man was released from jail last week after a lack of physical evidence tying him to the ricin-tainted letters.

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