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Wednesday

State of the World from NPR

A possible deal to release Israeli hostages; Russian news media in exile

Hamas and Israel have reached a deal to release some Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a pause in fighting. We get the details from our reporter in Tel Aviv.

A possible deal to release Israeli hostages; Russian news media in exile

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Monday

World

Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia

Russian independent news media is still functioning from Riga, Latvia. The exile presents challenges to newsgathering and press freedom.

Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia

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Sunday

Sunday

World

Protesters in London and Paris march against the war in Gaza and antisemitism

Protests against the war in Gaza brought more than 300,000 to the streets of London on Saturday. And in Paris today, there's a march against antisemitism.

Protesters in London and Paris march against the war in Gaza and antisemitism

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Saturday

World

Putin sees Israel-Hamas war as opportunity for geopolitical power shift

Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the U.S. for this latest outbreak of Israel-Gaza violence as he tries to consolidate a growing anti-Western alliance of nations.

Putin sees Israel-Hamas war as opportunity for geopolitical power shift

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Friday

Europe

Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, is detained by Russia

The Russian government detained the editor who works for Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty. A State Department spokesman says the U.S. government has not yet been officially notified.

Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, is detained by Russia

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Wednesday

President Biden travels to Israel and President Putin travels to China

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands during a meeting in Beijing on October 18, 2023. SERGEI GUNEYEV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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State of the World from NPR

President Biden travels to Israel and President Putin travels to China

We hear analysis from two important presidential visits. President Biden offers condolences and support on a visit to Israel. And President Putin displayed Russia's bonds with China in a meeting with the Chinese leader.

President Biden travels to Israel and President Putin travels to China

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Thursday

Asia

The exodus from Azerbaijan's ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh continues

Armenian officials are saying more than 65,000 people — roughly half the population — have fled after a swift Azerbaijani military offensive last week restored its control over the region.

The exodus from Azerbaijan's ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh continues

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Wednesday

Asia

Tens of thousands of Armenians flee enclave after Azerbaijani forces take over

Following the victory of Azerbaijani forces, tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled Nagorno-Karabakh for sanctuary in Armenia.

Tens of thousands of Armenians flee enclave after Azerbaijani forces take over

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Monday

World

What BRICS is talking about at its summit this week

The trade block formerly known as BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — will meet this week with the expansion and the impact of the war in Ukraine high on the agenda.

What BRICS is talking about at its summit this week

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Africa

BRICS group of major emerging economies will hold a summit in Johannesburg

The trade block formerly known as BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — will meet this week with the expansion and the impact of the war in Ukraine high on the agenda.

BRICS group of major emerging economies will hold a summit in Johannesburg

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Wednesday

Culture

New adaptations of 'Great Expectations' are breaking some hearts

Some of the new adaptions of one of Charles Dicken's most beloved novels, Great Expectations, have been controversial, leading to a debate about how far new adaptations should stray from the original.

New adaptations of 'Great Expectations' are breaking some hearts

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Monday

Europe

What went wrong with Britain's National Health Service

Junior doctors in Britain's National Health Service are striking, the latest in a wave of health worker protests — fueling debate about the future of Britain's system of free universal health care.

What went wrong with Britain's National Health Service

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Friday

World

Soviet ambitions echo in the Uzbekistan capital's Metro system

Former Soviet republics in Central Asia have a deeply entangled history with Russia. Their Soviet legacy is reflected in some interesting ways, including at their subway stations.

Soviet ambitions echo in the Uzbekistan capital's Metro system

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Sunday

Asia

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed its standing with other former Soviet republics

With Russia and China competing for influence in Central Asia, we look at what Russia's war in Ukraine and what some describe as its waning influence mean for the region's development.

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed its standing with other former Soviet republics

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Monday

Asia

Some Uzbeks are speaking out about Russia's war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is a sensitive topic in Uzbekistan. The government says it's neutral and reporting on state-controlled media is minimal, but people are gradually being allowed to vent against Putin

Some Uzbeks are speaking out about Russia's war in Ukraine

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Wednesday

Europe

A flood of Russians arrive in Uzbekistan to avoid being drafted and sent to Ukraine

While there are many people in Uzbekistan welcoming Russians fleeing conscription to the war in Ukraine, others are irritated by their presence.

A flood of Russians arrive in Uzbekistan to avoid being drafted and sent to Ukraine

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Monday

Europe

Britain and the world say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II with a state funeral

Nearly 2,000 people crowded Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. A long procession through London carried her coffin to a final resting place at Windsor Castle, 25 miles away.

Britain and the world say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II with a state funeral

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Monday

Europe

Britain continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Crowds in Scotland gathered along the route to watch the coffin holding Queen Elizabeth II's body travel to Edinburgh, where it will be on public view before being flown to London on Tuesday.

Britain continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II

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Sunday

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh ahead of a final journey to London

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, leaves Balmoral as it begins its journey to Edinburgh. Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh ahead of a final journey to London

The coffin travels more than 100 miles to the royal Palace of Holyroodhouse in the Scottish capital. Eventually, the queen's body will be taken to London for the Sept. 19 funeral.

Saturday

World

Charles is formally declared king as the nation mourns his mother's death

Charles is formally declared the British monarch at a ceremony today in London, as the nation continues to mourn his mother after 70 years as queen.

Charles is formally declared king as the nation mourns his mother's death

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Friday

Europe

The people of Edinburgh reflect on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland. The people of Edinburgh — where the Queen's expected to lie at rest in the coming days — reflect on her legacy.

The people of Edinburgh reflect on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

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Friday

Latin America

How the U.S. used a parrot and Carmen Miranda to strengthen relations with Brazil

Relations between the U.S. and Brazil are strained by conflicting alliances in the Ukraine war. Decades ago, a Disney cartoon parrot and Carmen Miranda once played a part in U.S.-Brazilian diplomacy.

How the U.S. used a parrot and Carmen Miranda to strengthen relations with Brazil

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Monday

World

What reproductive rights look like around the world

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, here's a look at abortion rights and access around the world.

What reproductive rights look like around the world

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