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Former Ambassador To Russia: Putin Has No Master Plan For Ukraine

8:02pm May 15, 2014

Michael McFaul, ambassador to Russia from January 2012 to February 2014, says, "I've never seen [Putin] devote a speech to the necessity of reuniting Crimea with Russia. That came only recently."

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Dozens Of Protesters Picked Up Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary

10:55am May 15, 2014

by Anthony Kuhn

Chinese authorities have arrested or detained dozens of people ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. This is an annual ritual ahead of a sensitive political date in China.

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In Wake Of Turkey Coal Mine Explosion, Anger Turns On Prime Minister

7:59pm May 14, 2014

A day after an explosion at a coal mine killed at least 245 miners in Soma, Turkey, family members are gathering in protest. Sebnem Arsu of The New York Times offers more details from Soma.

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A woman casts her ballot at a polling station on May 11 in Hartsizk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists are claiming independence after the referendum in cities across eastern Ukraine.

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After Referendum In Eastern Ukraine, Different Visions Emerge

7:59pm May 14, 2014

by Corey Flintoff

Residents of eastern Ukraine are trying to figure out what happens next, now that pro-Russian separatists have claimed independence. But there's even disagreement over what's feasible.

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2007 Ban On Gaza Strip Exports Hurts Palestinian Welfare

7:27am May 14, 2014

by Emily Harris

Agricultural products are the biggest export from the Gaza Strip, but nothing grown there is allowed in the West Bank or Israeli markets. Is the real reason security or competition?

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Documentary Explores Nuclear Deal With Iran

7:27am May 14, 2014

NBC's Ann Curry got special access to Iran nuclear negotiations. Steve Inskeep talks to Curry, and producer Hooman Majd, about their documentary #TwitterDiplomacy: The Making of a Nuclear Deal.

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EU Court Tells Google That People Have 'The Right To Be Forgotten'

7:26pm May 13, 2014

Europe's highest court has issued a landmark decision against Google, ruling that people can go directly to Google and request that the search engine delete certain results about them. For more information, Audie Cornish turns to Meg Ambrose, a professor of communication, culture, and technology at Georgetown University.

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Syrian Opposition Leader To Meet With White House Official

9:58am May 13, 2014

by Tom Bowman

Key Syrian opposition leader Ahmed al-Jarba is expected at the White House on Tuesday to meet with National Security Advisor Susan Rice. The Syrian civil war has been raging for more than three years.

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Uruguay's President Shuns Trappings Of His Office

9:25am May 13, 2014

The president of Uruguay is said to be extremely frugal and gives most of his salary to charity. Renee Montagne talks to Simon Romero of The New York Times about Jose Mujica's presidency.

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Why One Donetsk Resident Stayed Home On Referendum Day

7:58pm May 12, 2014

When separatists in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk held a referendum on independence, marketing manager Yuliya Kubanova stayed home. Kubanova explains her decision and the state of her city.

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