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Dirk van der Maelen, a Social Democratic member of Belgium's Federal Parliament, defends the country's motto, seen here: "Unity makes strength." He think Belgium needs to remain unified, now more than ever. But there are also renewed calls for the country

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Belgium Terrorist Attacks Prompt A Renewed Sectarian Debate

10:04pm March 30, 2016

by Melissa Block

The attacks in Brussels were followed by appeals for national unity. But Belgium is a country long driven by sectarian divide, and nationalist politicians say the attacks support their cause.

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A pregnant woman gets an ultrasound in Guatemala City on Feb. 2, monitoring for the birth defect microcephaly.

Pregnant Women May Be Able To Get Answers About Zika Earlier

7:27pm March 30, 2016

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Using a battery of advance tests, doctors at Johns Hopkins were able to see signs of brain damage in a fetus that standard tests had missed.

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Pakistani Government Shuts Off Mobile Phone Network Amid Massive Protest

6:51pm March 30, 2016

by Philip Reeves

When the Pakistani government is worried, they turn off phones in the capital city. The phones are blacked out because of the sudden arrival of 2,000 religious extremists protesting the hanging of a murderer.

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Donald Trump Highlights Debate Over NATO's Relevancy

6:51pm March 30, 2016

by Tom Bowman

Donald Trump called for the U.S. to pull back its support of NATO, complaining the allies are not pulling their weight. Trump has raised an issue that has been bubbling for sometime. Defense Secretaries Robert Gates, Leon Panetta and Chuck Hagel all complained about NATO. NPR talks with analysts about this issue and explores whether NATO is still relevant.

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EgyptAir hijack suspect Seif Eldin Mustafa (middle) is escorted by Cypriot police officers as he leaves a court after a remand hearing in Cyprus.

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EgyptAir Hijacking: 'Unstable' Man Faces Extradition; A Selfie Explained

5:57pm March 30, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The hijack suspect, identified as Egyptian national Seif Eldin Mustafa, will be held by police for eight days in Cyprus. And a British man explains why he wanted a photo of himself with the suspect.

In One Italian Village, Nearly 300 Residents Are Over 100 Years Old

5:23pm March 30, 2016

There's a small village in Italy where 300 of its residents are over 100 years old. For the first time, residents are letting scientists research why their life span is so long.

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Defends The 'Smart Power' Of Economic Sanctions

5:09pm March 30, 2016

by David Welna

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew granted NPR an exclusive interview to lay out his vision for the role of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy and national security. He touted what he called the success of sanctions on Iran but also conceded they are not a panacea and should not be overused.

These hockey fans sure make being Canadian look like fun.

Do Americans Really Move To Canada Because Of Politics?

4:45pm March 30, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

This campaign season, lots of people are apparently making calls and doing Internet searches to see how to move to Canada. The number who follow through is likely to be much, much lower.

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Belgium Interior Minister Blames Neglect On Security Failures

4:25pm March 30, 2016

by Teri Schultz

Belgium's interior minister agrees there were mistakes made by the country's security services before the attacks on March 22, but he blames years of neglect that hampered an effective response to violent extremism.

Funeral Service Held For Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

4:25pm March 30, 2016

A funeral service for Toronto's Former Mayor Rob Ford was held Wednesday in his home town. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Daniel Dale of the Toronto Star about Ford's life and political legacy.