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Europe

Police In Spain Kill Suspected Van Driver In Barcelona Attack

Police say they shot dead the man who they believe carried out the attack last week which left dozens dead and injured. The suspect was wearing what turned out to be a fake explosives belt.

Police In Spain Kill Suspected Van Driver In Barcelona Attack

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Spain's Moroccan Community Fears Backlash After Barcelona Attack

A manhunt continues for the driver of a van who killed 13 people people in Barcelona. Police say the driver is a 22-year-old Moroccan-born man. Spain's Moroccan community fears a backlash.

Spain's Moroccan Community Fears Backlash After Barcelona Attack

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Terrorist Cell Responsible For Vehicle Attacks In Spain Originally Planned A Series Of Bombings

Police in Spain say the vehicle attacks that killed 14 people in Barcelona and Cambrils were carried out by a terrorist cell that had been originally planning a series of bombings.

Terrorist Cell Responsible For Vehicle Attacks In Spain Originally Planned A Series Of Bombings

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In Eastern Ukraine, A Struggle For Survival In The Crossfire Of A Little-Seen War

(Left) Vika, 10, in the underground room where she and her family sleep to stay safe from regular shelling in Spartak, Ukraine. (Right) Vika keeps her stuffed animals in this underground cubby, which also serves as a space to play. (Bottom) Vika and her grandmother, Valentina Pleshkova, 54. Brendan Hoffman/Prime for NPR hide caption

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In Eastern Ukraine, A Struggle For Survival In The Crossfire Of A Little-Seen War

This year, 59 civilians have been killed and 280 injured as fighting continues in a 3-year-old war between Russian-backed separatists and government forces. Residents despair of ever seeing peace.

Politics

Morning News Brief: Signs Of Bipartisanship On Health Care, Corruption Vote In Brazil

Lawmakers have showed interest of working across party linesies on improving health insurance markets. Also, Brazil's Congress votes on corruption charges against the president.

Morning News Brief: Signs Of Bipartisanship On Health Care, Corruption Vote In Brazil

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Germany Holds Summit On Car Pollution

Germany is holding a conference to discuss concrete steps to curb auto pollution, but other issues like collusion and allegations of deception by the German auto industry are likely to dominate.

Germany Holds Summit On Car Pollution

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Poland Clashes With European Union Over Logging In Primeval Forest

Białowieża National Park which spans 350,000 acres in Poland and Belarus is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson/NPR hide caption

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Poland Clashes With European Union Over Logging In Primeval Forest

Warsaw's populist government has approved large-scale logging in the ancient Bialowieza Forest, despite an injunction by Europe's highest court. The forest is a World Heritage Site.

Poland Clashes With European Union Over Logging In Primeval Forest

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Critics Say New Poland Law Dissolves Separation Of Judiciary And Ruling Party

In Poland, a new law could put the country's Supreme Court under the ruling party's control. Critics fear this will erode their justice system, now protests have erupted.

Critics Say New Poland Law Dissolves Separation Of Judiciary And Ruling Party

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Protesters Demand Judicial Independence For Poland's Supreme Court

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in more than a hundred cities and towns Thursday to protest what they see as a government attempt to take control of the Polish Supreme Court.

Protesters Demand Judicial Independence For Poland's Supreme Court

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Logging Opens Dispute Between The EU And Poland

The Polish government's decision to allow logging in one of Europe's last remaining primeval forests has led to a bitter fight between Warsaw and the European Union.

Logging Opens Dispute Between The EU And Poland

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On Final Day, G-20 Summit Draws Largest Turnout Of Protestors

The G-20 meeting was marked by many days of violence, with scores of protesters and riot police facing off in the streets. Saturday's march, which was peaceful, was the largest display yet.

On Final Day, G-20 Summit Draws Largest Turnout Of Protestors

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Protesters Clash With German Police Outside Of G-20 Summit

President Trump arrives in Germany ahead of the G-20 summit on Thursday. This president is much less popular than his predecessors, and the people of Hamburg are not looking forward to the protests and disruption likely to mark his visit.

Protesters Clash With German Police Outside Of G-20 Summit

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