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Wednesday

Middle East

Egypt Expands Crackdown On Freedom Of Expression, Advocates Say

On top of the Egyptian government's longstanding effort to squelch dissent, it's engaged in a recent wave of action against free speech — which could set the tone for more censorship in 2016.

Egypt Expands Crackdown On Freedom Of Expression, Advocates Say

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Tuesday

Middle East

Egypt's Tourism Hashtag Hijacked To Show A Repressive State

Tourism in Egypt is struggling after years of unrest and one bad news story after the next. The tourism minister announced a social media campaign to showcase Egypt but it backfired.

Egypt's Tourism Hashtag Hijacked To Show A Repressive State

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Friday

Egyptian Doctor Found Guilty Of Female Genital Mutilation Isn't In Jail

Soheir al Batea died after a surgery for female circumcision in 2013. Courtesy of Equality Now hide caption

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Egyptian Doctor Found Guilty Of Female Genital Mutilation Isn't In Jail

Dr. Raslan Fadl was sentenced to two years in prison after a girl died in his care. NPR found him working at a government hospital.

Egyptian Doctor Found Guilty Of Female Genital Mutilation Isn't In Jail

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Saturday

Is A British Program Spotting Radicals Or Alienating Muslims?

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Is A British Program Spotting Radicals Or Alienating Muslims?

The British government is trying to stop terrorism with a program called Prevent. Teachers, doctors and others are obliged to report suspicious behavior but many worry it's creating a culture of fear.

Is A British Program Spotting Radicals Or Alienating Muslims?

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Thursday

Europe

As Britain's Coal Industry Loses Its Glow, Miners Feel Betrayed

The last deep pit coal mine in northern England closes next month, marking the death of an industry that has fueled area towns for decades. Miners are angry the government didn't do more to help them.

As Britain's Coal Industry Loses Its Glow, Miners Feel Betrayed

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Wednesday

Europe

Hollande Reiterates France Is At War; Raid Jolts Saint-Denis Awake

After the early morning raid in Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris, French President Francois Hollande reminded everyone that France is at war with terrorists.

Hollande Reiterates France Is At War; Raid Jolts Saint-Denis Awake

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Mistaken For A Possible Terrorist, Egyptian Man Remains Hospitalized

The man was severely injured in last week's explosions outside the soccer stadium. French media initially reported that he might have been a bomber but he was in Paris to care for a sick brother.

Mistaken For A Possible Terrorist, Egyptian Man Remains Hospitalized

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Thursday

Middle East

Egyptian Souvenir Shop Struggles To Stay Open During Air Crash Probe

Egypt says its already weak tourism industry will take big hits if the crash of a Russian jet there scares off Russian visitors. And one Egyptian talks about trying to make it in the tourism business.

Egyptian Souvenir Shop Struggles To Stay Open During Air Crash Probe

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Wednesday

Middle East

Egypt's Investigation Into Russian Airliner Crash Shrouded In Secrecy

Officials attempts to prevent press from talking to people at the Sharm el-Sheikh airport, and Egypt's reluctance to say a bomb could have caused the crash, raise concerns about its investigation.

Egypt's Investigation Into Russian Airliner Crash Shrouded In Secrecy

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Monday

Middle East

During Sinai Plane Crash Probe, Sharm el-Sheikh Hits A Rough Patch

U.S. lawmakers say intelligence indicates a bomb was the likely cause of the break-up of a Russian airliner. The air crash and the cancellation of flights has hurt the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.

During Sinai Plane Crash Probe, Sharm el-Sheikh Hits A Rough Patch

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Sunday

Europe

Walking The Beat With An Unarmed Police Officer In Britain

More people were killed by police in the United States in the last month than were killed by police in England and Wales in the last 24 years. In the U.K., police officers don't carry guns.

Walking The Beat With An Unarmed Police Officer In Britain

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Saturday

Europe

U.K. Brings Back Rare Voice-O-Graph

In the 1940s, the Voice-O-Graph was a machine that would record your voice on a vinyl disc that you could mail to friends or family. One of the last working models is currently on display in London.

U.K. Brings Back Rare Voice-O-Graph

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Friday

Europe

It's Possible Bomb Caused Russian Plane To Crash, Britain, U.S. Suggest

Britain's prime minister and President Obama have mentioned the possibility of a bomb aboard the passenger jet. Their information, whatever it is, apparently comes from intelligence agencies.

It's Possible Bomb Caused Russian Plane To Crash, Britain, U.S. Suggest

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Thursday

World

U.K. Says Russian Crash Over Sinai 'More Than Likely' Caused By Bomb

The British government says there's a "significant possibility" that the Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai desert last week was brought down by a bomb.

U.K. Says Russian Crash Over Sinai 'More Than Likely' Caused By Bomb

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