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April 9, 2024 12:05 PM

Israel’s Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war

Palestinian citizens make up 20 percent of Israel’s population, and many grieve the suffering in Gaza. Hundreds were arrested or lost jobs for questioning the war there, and doing so can still be perilous.

by Jennifer Ludden

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April 9, 2024 11:50 AM

Chechnya is banning music that’s too fast or slow. These songs wouldn’t make the cut

Authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya will only allow music between 80 and 116 beats per minute, though it’s unclear how the rule will be enforced.

by Rachel Treisman

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April 8, 2024 11:43 AM

The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are ‘grave threats’ to human dignity

A document called “Infinite Dignity” details what the Vatican sees as grave violations of dignity. Poverty, war and the abuse of migrants lead the list.

by Jason DeRose

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April 7, 2024 11:48 PM

Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant increases accident risk, IAEA head says

The head of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog agency on Sunday condemned a Ukrainian drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

by The Associated Press

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April 7, 2024 2:39 PM

Israel pulls some troops from southern Gaza, 6 months after Oct. 7 attacks

Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis six months after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, as tens of thousands of Israelis hold anti-government protests.

by Joe Hernandez

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April 7, 2024 4:41 AM

Yellen says U.S.-China relationship on 'more stable footing' but more can be done

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations' differences.

by The Associated Press

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April 6, 2024 12:16 PM

Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire

The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government for a deal to get the remaining hostages freed. Families have long feared time is running out. At least 36 hostages in captivity have been confirmed dead. About half of the original number have been released.

by The Associated Press

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April 6, 2024 9:39 AM

For families of hostages, it's a race against time as Israel's war reaches six-month mark

It’s the last wish of a dying mother, to see her daughter once more. But six months into Israel’s war, time is running out for Liora Argamani.

by The Associated Press

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April 6, 2024 4:46 AM

Here's what we found after Israel's raid on Al-Shifa, Gaza's biggest hospital

NPR photos show the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital in ruins after an Israeli raid. Israel says the siege only targeted militants. Palestinians recount a different story.

by Aya Batrawy and Omar El Qattaa

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April 5, 2024 1:07 PM

129 days: How one Israeli hostage in Gaza told stories to endure captivity

Luis Har, 71, was taken hostage on Oct. 7 with his family. The accountant, actor and dancer drew on a lifetime of memories to help comfort them in captivity in Gaza. He was freed in an Israeli raid.

by Daniel Estrin

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