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Lessons from South Korea's (and the U.S.'s) self-inflicted blows to democracy

5:01pm January 03, 2025

by Anthony Kuhn

South Korea's political crisis began a month ago with the brief declaration of martial law. It's a recent example of power grabs in established democracies that holds lessons for other nations.

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The attack in New Orleans reveals ISIS' influence lingers, experts say

3:31pm January 03, 2025

The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group this summer. This attack shows ISIS' resonance and resilience persists.

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Tuberculosis rates plunge when families living in poverty get a monthly cash payout

9:53am January 03, 2025

A program in Brazil that gives a monthly cash sum to families living in poverty has an unexpected — and welcome result. A new study shows that it is dramatically reducing tuberculosis rates.

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Police in South Korea tried but failed to arrest the impeached president

7:24am January 03, 2025

by Anthony Kuhn

It's a new setback in the country's political crisis, which began one month ago, when Yoon Suk Yeol briefly put the country under martial law.

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A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says

5:26am January 03, 2025

The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.

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Myanmar's civil war has killed thousands — yet it feels like a forgotten crisis

4:48am January 03, 2025

by Michael Sullivan

A civil war in Myanmar has displaced millions, killed or maimed thousands more and left the country in poverty. Now China is flexing its muscle to protect interests in the region.

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Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during Israeli security operations

4:15am January 03, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Villagers in Syria's Golan Heights have told NPR that Israeli troops have raided their homes and confiscated weapons. Israel says its military operation in the area is to ensure border security.

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Morning news brief

3:49am January 03, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

New Orleans' Bourbon Street reopens as the attack investigation goes on. Congress readies for a House speaker vote. Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during an Israeli security operation.

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Tourism rentals force some longtime Mexico City residents out of housing

5:51pm January 02, 2025

by Emily Green

Mexico City is the latest major metropolitan area to impose restrictions on Airbnb — after New York City and Barcelona. Soaring housing prices have displaced many longtime residents.

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Italy summons Iranian ambassador to demand release of journalist Cecilia Sala

5:50pm January 02, 2025

On Thursday in Rome, Italy's foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador, demanding the immediate release of Italian reporter Cecilia Sala from Iran's notorious Evin prison.

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