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A man wearing a face mask to curb the spread of coronavirus walks past a health campaign poster in the Westminster underground train station, in London.

COVID remains a public health emergency for now, says WHO and Biden administration

9:58pm April 13, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

The WHO and the Biden administration extended the public health emergency for COVID-19, saying the virus is still considered a serious health threat.

A woman is seen through a damaged wall hanging her clothes on a makeshift washing line in Ntuzuma, outside of Durban, South Africa, on Wednesday. Flooding in South Africa's Durban area has taken killed at least 259.

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Flooding kills at least 259 in South Africa

8:54pm April 13, 2022

by The Associated Press

The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue in South Africa's Durban area. The president blamed climate change for the flooding.

Gov. Abbott's order for truck inspections is all an unnecessary PR stunt, critics say

5:29pm April 13, 2022

Commercial trucks have been spending hours or days waiting to enter Texas from Mexico. Gov. Abbott ordered inspections of all trucks, saying it's needed to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking.

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A new iron curtain falls on a Norwegian town

4:57pm April 13, 2022

by Quil Lawrence

The changed relations between Putin's Russia and Europe are having ripple effects along Russia's border with the EU, including in a town that had prided itself on good relations with Russia.

The U.S. will provide an additional $800 million in security aid to Ukraine

4:57pm April 13, 2022

NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Pentagon spokesman John Kirby about Wednesday's announcement that the U.S. will provide more security aid to Ukraine.

An Ukrainian man stands among the ruins at a residential area damaged by shelling in Lysychansk, Ukraine, on Wednesday.

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 13)

4:57pm April 13, 2022

by NPR Staff

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Finland moves closer to seeking NATO membership as the war in Ukraine unites Europe

4:44pm April 13, 2022

by Frank Langfitt

Russia's war in Ukraine continues to unite Europe. Finland is now moving closer to seeking NATO membership. On Wednesday, the country released a report that could move it closer to a NATO bid.

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In southern India, haleem is a cherished Ramadan tradition — and not just for Muslims

4:44pm April 13, 2022

by Sushmita Pathak

In southern India's Hyderabad, Ramadan means haleem: a spicy meat & lentil stew with Arab roots. In the past few decades, the dish has become a cherished Ramadan tradition, and not just for Muslims.

How sanctions have impacted Russia's economy — and whether that will help end the war

4:44pm April 13, 2022

The West is hammering Russia with sanctions. But, do they work? NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Emma Ashford of the Atlantic Council.

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Russian forces may be preparing for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine

4:24pm April 13, 2022

by Tim Mak

Ukraine continues to battle Russian forces focusing their assault on the nation's east. The presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are meeting with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

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