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Berlin Attack Sparks Debate Over German Refugee Policy

5:35pm December 20, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Stefan Kornelius of the newspaper Süeddeutsche Zeitung about the political reaction in Germany to Monday's attack on a Christmas market in Berlin.

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Turkish Police Continue Investigation Into Killing Of Russian Ambassador

5:04pm December 20, 2016

by Peter Kenyon

Turkish authorities track down more information on how a member of their own police assassinated the Russian ambassador to Turkey.

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German Police Launch Manhunt For Berlin Attacker

4:29pm December 20, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

German police launched a massive manhunt for the person who they believe killed a truck driver and hijacked his vehicle before driving it into a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday. The only suspect was released Tuesday due to lack of evidence.

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Diplomat's Assassination Highlights Complexity Of Russian-Turkish Ties

4:29pm December 20, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about Russia-Turkey relations in light of the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey.

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Photographer Recalls Witnessing Killing Of Russian Ambassador To Turkey

4:29pm December 20, 2016

Associated Press Photographer Burhan Ozbilici was at Monday's event at an art gallery in Ankara when a shooter suddenly took the life of Russia's ambassador to Turkey. Ozbilici recalls what happened.

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic hits a return shot against Madison Keys of the United States during the women's singles quarterfinals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on Oct. 7.

Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Badly Injured By Knife-Wielding Attacker

4:26pm December 20, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The two-time Wimbledon champion sustained "severe" injuries to her left hand, her playing hand, during a home invasion. She said she is "fortunate to be alive."

A Christmas market in central Berlin is seen on Tuesday, a day after a truck smashed into the market, killing 12 people and injuring dozens more.

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Man Arrested Following Berlin Truck Attack Is Released

4:03pm December 20, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

A truck crashed into a Christmas market on Monday, killing 12 people in what police call an intentional attack. A suspect was detained, but German officials say he is no longer in custody.

In Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (right) and Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu offer flowers in memory of Andrei Karlov, Russia's ambassador to Turkey. Karlov was fatally shot Monday in Ankara.

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After Diplomat's Killing, Russia Doubles Down On Ties With Turkey

3:27pm December 20, 2016

by Lucian Kim

Talks in Moscow between Russia, Turkey and Iran on Syria's future went ahead despite the assassination in Ankara of Russia's top diplomat. Moscow laid blame for the killing farther afield.

Marina Karlov, the wife of slain Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov, lays her head on his coffin during a ceremony at Esenboga International Airport on Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey.

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Turkey, Russia Launch Joint Probe Of Russian Ambassador's Assassination

1:32pm December 20, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Turkey identified the gunman as Mevlut Mert Altintas, a 22-year-old riot police officer who shouted, "Don't forget Aleppo!" Seven people were arrested Tuesday, and one was later released.

Investigators Probe Wreckage Of Deadly Berlin Christmas Market Crash

8:08am December 20, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks to Berlin-based journalist Nick Spicer about Monday's incident at a Christmas market there that left 12 people dead. Police say a semi-truck plowed into the crowded thoroughfare.

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