Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media
Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.
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Where Are The Thousands Of Nazi-Looted Musical Instruments?
Researchers are still digging into the question and sharing their findings decades after the Nazis sacked the homes of Jews during World War II.
How Turkey Ended Up Depending On Imported Food
Shortsighted policies have left Turkey dependent on imported food, critics say, as Turkish farmers struggle to keep alive indigenous and traditional forms of agriculture.
'Emus Have Been Banned' For Bad Behavior, A Hotel In Australia's Outback Says
"We put the sign up, but we're not quite sure whether they're able to read or not," Yaraka Hotel co-owner Gerry Gimblett says in an Australian TV interview.
What The Hajj Is Like During The Pandemic
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Nereim, a Bloomberg News reporter in Saudi Arabia, about how the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca will be different this year because of the pandemic.
Taliban Call Cease-Fire In Afghanistan For Muslim Holiday
The Taliban and Afghan government agreed to halt fighting for three days during the upcoming Eid al-Adha, a move that could renew momentum toward negotiations.
German And U.K. Officials Warn Of A Possible New COVID-19 Wave In Europe
"I'm afraid you are starting to see, in some places, the signs of a second wave of the pandemic" in Europe, says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Found Guilty Of Looting Sovereign Fund
Najib Razak was found guilty in the first of multiple trials related to the siphoning of billions of dollars from the country's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.
Facebook Moves To Prevent Antiquities Looting. Critics Say It's Not Enough
Antiquities looters have been using Facebook to sell their stolen treasures — sometimes while the ancient items are still half-buried in the earth.
U.N. To Install Asylum-Seekers' Housing In Mexico
The temporary units for people waiting to enter the U.S. are meant to bolster a shortfall in shelter caused by the coronavirus pandemic.