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May 13, 2023 11:51 AM

President Zelenskyy meets with the pope at the Vatican

The Ukrainian president held talks in Rome, where he received pledges of both open-ended military and financial support as well as stronger backing for Ukraine's aim to join the European Union.

by The Associated Press

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May 13, 2023 6:50 AM

Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday

A struggling economy and slow earthquake response add up to a tough election for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for the past 20 years.

by Larry Kaplow and Peter Kenyon

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May 12, 2023 2:56 PM

St. Paul’s Books For Africa celebrates 35 years of delivering donated books overseas

Books For Africa has shipped millions of books to Africa over the last 35 years, creating opportunities for students and allowing libraries on the continent to remain open.

by Sarah Thamer

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May 12, 2023 12:10 AM

Title 42, a COVID-era halt on asylum applications, has ended

The pandemic restrictions allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that it's being lifted some officials are expecting a record influx and an impending humanitarian crisis.

by Vanessa Romo, Joel Rose and Marisa Peñaloza

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May 11, 2023 3:16 AM

A plastic sheet with a pouch could be a 'game changer' for maternal mortality

A new study assesses a low-cost intervention aimed at reducing deaths from bleeding during childbirth. It's remarkably simple — and, according to a new study, quite effective.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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May 8, 2023 12:13 PM

Latest on Ukraine: Russia marks WWII Victory Day, as Ukraine war rolls on (May 8)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

by NPR Staff

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May 7, 2023 2:48 AM

Over 200 people are dead and many more are missing after floods in eastern Congo

The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu.

by The Associated Press

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May 6, 2023 5:05 PM

Minnesotans rally to bring awareness to conflict in Sudan

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia say that Sudan's warring sides have begun talks aimed at firming up a shaky cease-fire, providing some optimism about a potential end to the conflict.

by Nicole Ki

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May 6, 2023 9:08 AM

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned in elaborate ceremony

The U.K.'s King Charles III was officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by a parade.

by Willem Marx

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May 5, 2023 1:58 PM

What to expect at the coronation of King Charles III — and how to watch it

Britain's first coronation in 70 years is set to begin at 11 a.m. local time or 6 a.m. ET on Saturday. Here's a rundown of the weekend's events and how to watch them.

by Juliana Kim

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