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U.S. And China To Hold 13th Round Of Trade Talks In Washington

7:52am October 07, 2019

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to White House trade adviser Peter Navarro about upcoming trade talks with China amid the impeachment probe into the president. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the topic.

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North Korea-U.S. Talks Break Down

6:59am October 07, 2019

by Anthony Kuhn

North Korea said on Sunday that it had no desire to engage in new negotiations with the United States, rejecting Washington's suggestion that both countries meet again in Stockholm in two weeks.

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News Brief: 2nd Whistleblower, Turkey To Move Into Syria, GM Strike

6:10am October 07, 2019

Second whistleblower with direct knowledge of Ukraine call steps forward. U.S. says it will stand aside as Turkish forces extend their reach in Syria. Talks Between the UAW and GM suffer a setback.

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Chicago's Ukrainian Community Weighs In On Impeachment Inquiry

6:01am October 07, 2019

by Julian Hayda

Ukrainian Americans, like most Americans, are divided over what to make of that July phone call between President Trump and Ukraine's president, which is part of the impeachment probe against Trump.

Fight To Slow Climate Change Produces New Wave Of British Activists

6:01am October 07, 2019

by Joanna Kakissis

In an activist town in the English countryside, parents have sparked a global movement by planning law-breaking disruptions so their Brexit-consumed politicians will focus on stopping climate change.

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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad on Sunday after nearly a week of unrest throughout Iraq.

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More Than 100 Killed And Thousands Injured In Anti-Government Protests In Iraq

6:28pm October 06, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

At least 104 people have been killed and more than 6,000 have been wounded in the unrest as protesters demand better public services, an end to corruption and more opportunity.

Pro-democracy protests continued for the 18th week in Hong Kong on Sunday. Demonstrators continued to wear face masks and goggles despite a ban put into place by the city's chief executive Carrie Lam on Friday.

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Hong Kong Demonstrators Continue Anti-Government Protests, Clashes With Riot Police

2:44pm October 06, 2019

by Wynne Davis

Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets on Sunday, marking the 18th week of protests. Many wore face masks despite a new government ban on wearing them at public gatherings.

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Aid Group Of Veterans Assists In Bahamas

8:02am October 06, 2019

by Jason Beaubien

Soon after Hurricane Dorian struck the northern Bahamas last month, aid groups like Team Rubicon went to the hard-hit island of Abaco, where they are helping the community to rebuild and recover.

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Hong Kong Protesters Defy Face Mask Ban

8:02am October 06, 2019

by Emily Feng

Police fired teargas in an attempt to break up demonstrations in Hong Kong. The protesters against the Beijing government defied a ban on wearing masks.

Catholic Bishops Meet To Discuss Amazon

8:02am October 06, 2019

by Sylvia Poggioli

Over 200 priests, bishops and nuns are gathering at the Vatican for a three-week meeting focusing on the Amazon. Among the topics: ordaining older, married men to serve in remote communities.