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Monday

Middle East

In Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians Find Respite, Sanctuary And Rallying Cry

In the news, the al-Aqsa mosque compound is a fuse for conflict between Israel and Palestinians. But in daily life of Muslims, it's a park, holy site and, yes, a symbol of resistance.

In Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians Find Respite, Sanctuary And Rallying Cry

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Palestinians Hope A New Israeli Government Means Progress For This Poor Town

Jisr al-Zarqa is home to Palestinian citizens of Israel and one of the poorest parts of the country. Fatma Tanis/NPR hide caption

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Middle East

Palestinians Hope A New Israeli Government Means Progress For This Poor Town

In the village of Jisr al-Zarqa, residents wish for opportunities available in nearby Jewish towns. They wonder if the new government, which includes an Arab party for the first time, will help.

Palestinians Hope A New Israeli Government Means Progress For This Poor Town

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Tuesday

Israel's New Government Is Dealt A Defeat With Vote Over Palestinian Citizenship Law

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Cabinet meeting Sunday at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem. Abir Sultan/Pool via AP hide caption

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Israel's New Government Is Dealt A Defeat With Vote Over Palestinian Citizenship Law

The controversial law would prevent Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza from acquiring residency in Israel, even after they marry Palestinians with Israeli citizenship.

Israel's New Government Is Dealt A Defeat With Vote Over Palestinian Citizenship Law

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Wednesday

World

Saudi Arabia Releases Women's Rights Activist Lujain Al-Hathloul From Prison

Saudi Arabia released activist Lujain al-Hathloul from prison on Wednesday. AlHathloul led the campaign to allow women drivers in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia Releases Women's Rights Activist Lujain Al-Hathloul From Prison

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Saudi Activist Who Led Campaign To Legalize Driving For Women Is Released From Jail

Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul is best known for leading the campaign to legalize driving for women in Saudi Arabia. She was detained in May of 2018 just weeks before the Saudi government lifted the ban. Marieke Wijntjes via Reuters hide caption

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Middle East

Saudi Activist Who Led Campaign To Legalize Driving For Women Is Released From Jail

Loujain al-Hathloul has been held for nearly three years. While she was behind bars, she became an emblem of the struggle for women's rights in Saudi Arabia.

Tuesday

World

Saudi Arabia To Release Activist Loujain Alhathloul From Prison

Saudi Arabia is expected to release women's rights activist Loujain Alhathloul from prison this week, but she will likely continue to be under tight government control.

Saudi Arabia To Release Activist Loujain Alhathloul From Prison

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Tuesday

Christopher Nolan On 'Tenet' And Time, 'The Most Cinematic Of Subjects'

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Movie Interviews

Christopher Nolan On 'Tenet' And Time, 'The Most Cinematic Of Subjects'

The director, producer and writer discusses the making of Tenet, directing actors who are moving and talking forwards and backwards, and why he's drawn to exploring time in his films.

Christopher Nolan On 'Tenet' And Time, 'The Most Cinematic Of Subjects'

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Friday

Christopher Nolan Calls Warner Bros.' Shift To Streaming New Movies 'A Great Danger'

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Christopher Nolan Calls Warner Bros.' Shift To Streaming New Movies 'A Great Danger'

In an interview with NPR, the blockbuster director said the studio's decision to stream movies on HBO Max on the day of their release will hurt the people who work in the movie industry.

Christopher Nolan Calls Warner Bros.' Shift To Streaming New Movies 'A Great Danger'

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Friday

Middle East

Saudi Arabia Under Pressure To Release Women's Activist From Jail As G-20 Summit Nears

The sister of a prominent women's activist in Saudi Arabia is calling for her release from jail before the country hosts the virtual Group of 20 summit, where one of the themes is women's empowerment.

Saudi Arabia Under Pressure To Release Women's Activist From Jail As G-20 Summit Nears

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Tuesday

'Swing County, USA' Prepares For Unprecedented Influx Of Ballots By Mail

A voter casts a mail-in ballot at a drop box in West Chester, Pa., prior to the June 2 primary election. Statewide, Pennsylvania saw a nearly 18-fold increase in mail-in voting in the primary compared with 2016. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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2020 Election: Secure Your Vote

'Swing County, USA' Prepares For Unprecedented Influx Of Ballots By Mail

Voting by mail is easier now across the U.S. Officials in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, a swing region in a critical state, are making changes to manage the time-consuming process of counting ballots.

'Swing County, USA' Prepares For Unprecedented Influx Of Ballots By Mail

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Wednesday

Houston's Hip-Hop Scene Remembers George Floyd

A mural memorializes George Floyd is his hometown of Houston, where he was known as Big Floyd, and part of the city's hugely influential Screwed Up Click rap collective. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Houston's Hip-Hop Scene Remembers George Floyd

George Floyd, whose death sparked nationwide protests, was a rapper in Houston earlier in his life. NPR's David Greene speaks with Floyd's former collaborators about his musical past.

Houston's Hip-Hop Scene Remembers George Floyd

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Tuesday

National

George Floyd: Friends And Family Remember His Life And Legacy

George Floyd, a black man killed by a police officer, has been laid to rest in Houston on Tuesday. NPR's David Greene visits the neighborhood where Floyd grew up and talks with his family and friends.

George Floyd: Friends And Family Remember His Life And Legacy

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Saturday

Does Your Hobby Bring You Joy? Tell Us About It

The new year is a great time to break old habits and start new ones. This year, NPR's All Things Considered is trying to get our listeners interested in new hobbies and we need your help. Prakash Mathema/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Does Your Hobby Bring You Joy? Tell Us About It

The new year is a perfect time for trying new things and finding a new hobby. If you have a hobby you'd like to share, tell us why you like it and why others should give it a try.

Thursday

Syrian Kurdish Refugees Say Kurdish Forces Tried To Prevent Them From Fleeing To Iraq

Aid workers dish up rice and stew to refugees at the Gawilan camp in northern Iraq. The camp has accommodated nearly 2,000 new arrivals in the past month. Fatma Tanis/NPR hide caption

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World

Syrian Kurdish Refugees Say Kurdish Forces Tried To Prevent Them From Fleeing To Iraq

"They told us, even if you stand here for 100 years, we are not going to let you cross," one refugee who made it to an Iraqi camp tells NPR. Many have resorted to paying smugglers to help them cross.

Syrian Kurdish Refugees Say Kurdish Forces Tried To Prevent Them From Fleeing To Iraq

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