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Saturday

Asia

'Waste pickers' in Istanbul are being targeted for deportation

In Istanbul, many recent immigrants make their living by sifting through trash for items to recycle. But recent immigration raids have made the work far riskier.

'Waste pickers' in Istanbul are being targeted for deportation

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Thursday

Middle East

10 embassies call for Turkey to release imprisoned civil society leader Osman Kavala

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to expel 10 Western ambassadors, including the U.S., because they have criticized the detention of civil society advocate Osman Kavala.

10 embassies call for Turkey to release imprisoned civil society leader Osman Kavala

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Monday

His Family Fled Afghanistan. In Turkey, Other Afghans Help Them Build A New Life

Sayyid Ali Hussaini (center), his wife Mahbube and daughter Elisa sit together in the Turkish city of Trabzon. Originally from the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif, the family fled Taliban advances over the summer and arrived in Turkey last month. Özge Sebzeci for NPR hide caption

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World

His Family Fled Afghanistan. In Turkey, Other Afghans Help Them Build A New Life

The Taliban beat him for being Hazara. He spent his life savings to smuggle his family to Turkey — climbing over its border wall — to find a community of Afghans that helps each other get settled.

His Family Fled Afghanistan. In Turkey, Other Afghans Help Them Build A New Life

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Tuesday

Europe

A Nationalist Mob In Turkey Attacks Syrian Refugees' Home And Businesses

The attack on the neighborhood of Syrian refugees is a sign that the country's hosting of refugees is drawing opposition, and that may mean fewer Afghans will find refuge there.

A Nationalist Mob In Turkey Attacks Syrian Refugees' Home And Businesses

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Sunday

Weather

Wildfires Rage Through Areas Of Turkey, Lebanon, Italy And Greece

The Turkish government is facing criticism for its response to wildfires that have killed at least eight, and burned more than 500 square miles of forest.

Wildfires Rage Through Areas Of Turkey, Lebanon, Italy And Greece

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Friday

Beneath Istanbul, Archaeologists Explore An Ancient City's Byzantine Basements

Archaeologist Ferudun Ozgumus stands in what is believed to be a Byzantine-era substructure in Istanbul. Nicole Tung/NPR hide caption

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Wish You Were Here

Beneath Istanbul, Archaeologists Explore An Ancient City's Byzantine Basements

Below the surface of the sprawling, modern metropolis is a different world. Archaeologists are gaining insights into the city's ancient past by examining the basements of ordinary buildings.

Beneath Istanbul, Archaeologists Explore An Ancient City's Byzantine Basements

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Monday

Global Health

Turkey Is Among The Countries Dealing With A Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Officially the country reports more than 268,000 cases and more than 6,300 deaths. But some doctors doubt the government's statistics, and say they're overwhelmed by the number of sick people.

Turkey Is Among The Countries Dealing With A Spike In COVID-19 Cases

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Wednesday

Europe

Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media

Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.

Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media

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Thursday

World

Refugee Crisis Leads To Chaos At The Turkey-Greece Border

Turkey is encouraging refugees to go to Greece, driving them to the border between the two countries and creating scenes of confusion and desperation.

Refugee Crisis Leads To Chaos At The Turkey-Greece Border

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Europe

Migrants At Turkey-Greece Border Face Resistance From Greek Officials

In a move to get Europe's attention, Turkey is busing migrants to the border crossing with Greece, but many say Greek officials are just taking their belongings and sending them back.

Migrants At Turkey-Greece Border Face Resistance From Greek Officials

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Sunday

Asia

Turkish Valley Home To Human Settlements For Millenia Soon Will Be A Lake

In southeastern Turkey, an ancient town that has long been associated with the region's Kurdish heritage is slated to be flooded by a massive dam project on the Tigris River.

Turkish Valley Home To Human Settlements For Millenia Soon Will Be A Lake

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Saturday

Sunday

History

Ghosts Of World War II Under The Islands Of Papua New Guinea

Thousands of American service members were based on the island country of Papua New Guinea during World War II. Wreckage from the war is still being discovered by deep-sea divers and local farmers.

Ghosts Of World War II Under The Islands Of Papua New Guinea

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Saturday

Monday

World

Papua New Guinea Aims To Redefine Masculinity In A Way That's Nonviolent

The Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea faces one of the highest rates of intimate partner violence. A question for leaders there is how to stop violence against women. One answer: talk to men.

Papua New Guinea Aims To Redefine Masculinity In A Way That's Nonviolent

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Sunday

For Women In Papua New Guinea, Income From Selling Betel Nut Can Come At Heavy Price

A woman sells betel nut and hand-rolled cigarettes on the street in Goroka. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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For Women In Papua New Guinea, Income From Selling Betel Nut Can Come At Heavy Price

Selling betel nut is a popular way for women to earn income. But their husbands sometimes beat them or force them to hand over their earnings.

For Women In Papua New Guinea, Income From Selling Betel Nut Can Come At Heavy Price

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Wednesday

For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse In Papua New Guinea, Volunteers Offer Safe Havens

Angela Kaupa, 54, looks out the doorway of the building in the Eastern Highlands where she shelters victims of domestic abuse. Up to 10 people can sleep on the thin mattresses and blankets that line the floor. A few personal objects are placed along the walls. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse In Papua New Guinea, Volunteers Offer Safe Havens

Two out of three women in Papua New Guinea are abused by intimate partners, according to aid groups and the World Health Organization. Volunteers called "human rights defenders" have helped hundreds.

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Volunteers Working To Change Papua New Guinea's High Rates Of Domestic Violence

In the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea, two out of three women will suffer abuse by their intimate partner. It's a longstanding problem that has eluded solution, but is now being addressed by a volunteer network of so-called human rights defenders.

Volunteers Working To Change Papua New Guinea's High Rates Of Domestic Violence

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Sunday

Asia

The Betel Nut Sellers Of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is home to one of the world's highest incidence of gender-based violence. Young, low-income women who work at night selling betel nuts are among the most vulnerable.

The Betel Nut Sellers Of Papua New Guinea

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Thursday

In Papua New Guinea's Sorcery Wars, A Peacemaker Takes On Her Toughest Case

People crowd into a church in the town of Henganofi in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea for a meeting to end violence resulting from sorcery accusations. In the Eastern Highlands, the accusation of sorcery is a vigilante's rallying cry. Nationally, it's believed to be responsible for dozens of deaths every year. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Parallels

In Papua New Guinea's Sorcery Wars, A Peacemaker Takes On Her Toughest Case

In the Eastern Highlands, the accusation of sorcery is a vigilante's rallying cry. Such accusations often lead to violence and are believed to be responsible for dozens of deaths every year.

In Papua New Guinea's Sorcery Wars, A Peacemaker Takes On Her Toughest Case

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Wednesday

National

What's Changed, 3 Years After Ferguson Shooting

St. Louis Public Radio

The fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a white police officer drew attention to Ferguson, Mo., three years ago. But since then, few changes have actually been implemented.

What's Changed, 3 Years After Ferguson Shooting

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Wednesday

Missouri Rejects Federal Money In Order To Set Up Its Own Abortion Restrictions

Robin Utz at her home in St. Louis, Mo. Carolina Hidalgo/KWMU hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Missouri Rejects Federal Money In Order To Set Up Its Own Abortion Restrictions

St. Louis Public Radio

Abortion is already heavily restricted in Missouri, but now the state is cutting more funding to organizations that provide abortions, even though it means rejecting millions of dollars from the feds.

Missouri Rejects Federal Money In Order To Set Up Its Own Abortion Restrictions

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Sunday

As South Sudan Fights, Refugees Flow Into Uganda

South Sudanese families sit with bags of food rations at the Ayilo Settlement Camp in northern Uganda. Refugees have been coming out of South Sudan in growing numbers since fighting resume there this summer. Durrie Bouscaren/St. Louis Public Radio hide caption

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Parallels

As South Sudan Fights, Refugees Flow Into Uganda

St. Louis Public Radio

South Sudan has been in turmoil for much of the five years since it became independent. That trouble is spilling over into northern Uganda, where refugees are flowing in.

As South Sudan Fights, Refugees Flow Into Uganda

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