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Turkey wants to regulate Germany's beloved döner kebab street food
Under Turkey's proposal, beef would be required to come from cattle that is at least 16 months old, and be marinated with specific amounts of fat, yogurt or milk, onion, salt, thyme, and pepper.
An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return
Canadian and Italian dignitaries marked the successful recovery of a portrait of Winston Churchill known as "The Roaring Lion," stolen in Canada and recovered in Italy after a two-year search.
Sudanese refugees are struggling after fleeing to Chad. Locals are being strained too
Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad, where they're facing increasingly difficult conditions as their presence strains local resources and humanitarian aid organizations.
Hezbollah chief, hospitals and Lebanon react to explosion attacks
In Lebanon, hospitals are still dealing with a crush of patients maimed by exploding pagers and walkie-talkies this week. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has vowed retaliation.
Life in Beirut amid threats of war
Life in Lebanon was already difficult due to the ongoing economic crisis and simmering tensions along its southern border. After the attacks using exploding devices, fear is taking on a new shape.
An ex-CIA officer gets 30 years for drugging, filming and assaulting dozens of women
Brian Raymond admitting to drugging, filming and assaulting the women, most of whom didn't know until investigators showed them footage. Several shared their experiences in court as he looked on.
Why Teamsters won't endorse a candidate for 2024. And, how to avoid credit card debt.
The Teamsters, a large and prominent union, is not endorsing a presidential candidate this cycle, breaking away from what other labor unions are doing. And, tips on how to avoid credit card debt.
Hezbollah vows to retaliate after being targeted in explosions in Lebanon
Israel has not claimed explicit responsibility for the attacks. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aaron David Miller, former State Department negotiator, about what's the strategy behind the attacks.
A viral nine-month world cruise saw plenty of drama, but not the kind you'd expect
The "Ultimate World Cruise" consumed social media, with many comparing it to a reality show. But what was it really like? Passengers spoke with NPR, nine months and 60-plus countries later.