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Mystery surrounds the capture of Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada

3:15am August 13, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

The powerful Sinaloa cartel leader arrested by U.S. officials last month claims in a letter from prison that he was kidnapped and taken from Mexico against his will.

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Parisians changed their tune by the end of the Olympics

10:10pm August 12, 2024

by Fatima Al-Kassab

Before the Paris Olympics began, residents worried about the cost, security and the impact on their daily lives. But once the Games started, people's attitudes changed as they cheered for it all.

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Ukraine's advance into Russia slows as Russian reinforcements reach the region

10:10pm August 12, 2024

by Greg Myre

Ukraine's advance into western Russia has slowed in recent days as Russian reinforcements begin to reach the region. The two sides appear headed for a showdown in the coming days.

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Hamas leader tells NPR about Oct. 7 attack and the war with Israel

10:10pm August 12, 2024

by Aya Batrawy

A Hamas leader says the group has no regrets about the deadly Oct. 7th operation against Israel, but that mistakes happened that day

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Bangladesh in the new era

7:22pm August 12, 2024

by Diaa Hadid

A week after Bangladesh's long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina, was deposed, there's a sense of cautious optimism in the capital of Dhaka as the interim government begins rebuilding the nation.

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Morning news brief

1:36pm August 12, 2024

Israel issues more evacuation orders in Gaza after deadly airstrike. Russians prepare for counterattack after Ukraine’s surprise offensive. The Paris Olympics wrap up with a lavish closing ceremony.

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What We Know About Ukraine's Invasion Into Russia

1:16pm August 12, 2024

Last week, in surprise move, Ukraine sent it's military into Russian territory. And so far the Russians have been struggling to mount a defense and kick them out. We hear what is known about the operation from our correspondent in Kyiv.

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Hamas hints it may skip next cease-fire talks. And, a Paris Olympics recap

12:29pm August 12, 2024

by Brittney Melton

Hamas is hinting it may not attend a cease-fire meeting with Israel after its latest attack in Gaza. Plus, a recap of the Paris Olympics and its closing ceremony.

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Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital

5:19am August 12, 2024

by The Associated Press

Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than 30 water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of Athens.

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Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza

5:03am August 12, 2024

by The Associated Press

In a joint statement released Monday, the British, French and German leaders endorsed the latest push by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the 10-month-old Israel-Hamas war.