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February 18, 2023 8:40 AM

The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'

Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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February 17, 2023 2:08 PM

Is it safe to go home? With hard hats and phone apps, Turkey's engineers seek answers

NPR follows one of the hundreds of building inspectors in Turkey's earthquake zone to learn about the massive challenge of figuring how who can return to their homes.

by Jason Beaubien and Claire Harbage

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February 17, 2023 4:01 AM

Japan recounted its islands, geographers say there may be 7,000 more of them

Japan conducted a recount of its islands amid criticism that the data was old and inaccurate. Geographers took another look and the number of islands is expected to more than double.

by Roshan Fernandez

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February 16, 2023 5:33 AM

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria offers lessons and reminders for disaster response

Even as rescuers rush to arrive, it's often locals who can best offer immediate help, experts say. And they say governments in devastated areas often fail to realize the scope and respond immediately.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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February 16, 2023 4:35 AM

English police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates

A 32-year-old man reportedly entered guilty pleas to an attempt to seize about 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs in a semi truck in central England.

by Ayana Archie

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February 15, 2023 1:45 AM

U.S. arrests 4 in Florida over the assassination of Haitian president

U.S. authorities have arrested four more people in the slaying of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, including the owner of a Miami-area security company, prosecutors announced.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2023 11:41 AM

These Ukrainians have managed to find and hold onto love in a time of war

Amid Russia's ongoing invasion of their country, these Ukrainians share remarkable stories of love and resilience in the face of war.

by Natalie Keyssar

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February 13, 2023 12:05 PM

Sniffer dogs offer hope in waning rescue efforts in Turkey

Days after the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, hopes of finding people alive is waning. One U.S.-based team uses search-and-rescue dogs to try to find people still trapped days after the quake.

by Jason Beaubien

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February 13, 2023 11:28 AM

China accuses U.S. of flying spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times

The accusations made by China on Monday have further ratcheted up tensions between the two countries amid mutual allegations of surveillance.

by Emily Feng

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February 13, 2023 3:30 AM

Rescuers keep digging for survivors a week after the Turkey-Syria earthquake

People buried under rubble in southern Turkey continue to defy the odds, surviving freezing weather and a week without water. A 40-year-old woman was pulled alive in Gaziantep province early Monday.

by Peter Kenyon

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