Opinion Politics Could The U.S. Be More Forceful Against Gadhafi? February 28, 2011 • Over the weekend, the Obama administration has stepped up the calls for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to leave. Critics claim the administration has been slow to react. Could The U.S. Be More Forceful Against Gadhafi? Listen · 4:33 4:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/134123102/134123062" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Saudi Arabia Uses Money To Address Protester Issues February 24, 2011 • Saudi Arabia's King Abduallah has put money on the table to try to head off the popular youth-led protests that are sweeping the rest of the region. The king, 87, granted citizens a Saudi-sized gift of $35 billion. The money goes to address the lack of affordable housing and youth unemployment. Saudi Arabia Uses Money To Address Protester Issues Listen · 3:50 3:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/134017770/134017766" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Africa Anti-Gadhafi Forces Prepare To Take Tripoli February 24, 2011 • Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's control is being whittled away as major cities and towns closer to the capital fall to the rebellion. Forces in the east, led by a former Gadhafi general, are preparing to march on Tripoli. Anti-Gadhafi Forces Prepare To Take Tripoli Listen · 3:53 3:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/134017782/134017763" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Care Uninsured Have Limited Options Until 2014 February 23, 2011 • Many uninsured people will be able to get coverage under the federal health law. Those changes, however, don't kick in until 2014. Until then, they can try to get insurance on their own, which is expensive. Or, they can apply to join high-risk pools. Uninsured Have Limited Options Until 2014 Listen · 4:26 4:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133986461/133986445" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Uninsured Have Limited Options Until 2014 Listen · 4:26 4:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133986461/133986445" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Africa Libya Will Fight Until 'Last Man Standing' February 21, 2011 • The protests in Libya are against Moammar Gadhafi, one of the most colorful Arab rulers, who's been in place since 1969. Gadhafi's son went on state television to warn that his father's regime would fight until "the last-man standing." Libya Will Fight Until 'Last Man Standing' Listen · 4:31 4:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133932012/133932003" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Libya Will Fight Until 'Last Man Standing' Listen · 4:31 4:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133932012/133932003" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Europe Italy On The Receiving End Of Tunisian Refugees February 16, 2011 • The recent political upheavals in Tunisia and Egypt appear to have sparked a sudden flow of migrants to Italy. Officials in Rome say about 5,000 people have arrived by boat at an Italian island near Tunisia. Another group of would-be migrants from Egypt were intercepted by Italian authorities off the coast of Sicily. Italy On The Receiving End Of Tunisian Refugees Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133799828/133800139" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Italy On The Receiving End Of Tunisian Refugees Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133799828/133800139" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Bahrain Protesters Demand Political Changes February 16, 2011 • In Bahrain, the funeral of another protester could lead to more trouble for the government. Protesters say the Sunni leadership denies the Shiite majority decent housing, health care and government jobs. Bahrain Protesters Demand Political Changes Listen · 4:08 4:08 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133799789/133799761" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Promises Budget To Reduce Deficit February 14, 2011 • President Obama unveils his $3 trillion budget blueprint Monday. He's presenting it while speaking at a Baltimore middle school, emphasizing that he wants to make room for spending on education and infrastructure. Obama Promises Budget To Reduce Deficit Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133740564/133740602" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Egyptian Protesters Disgusted Mubarak Won't Resign February 11, 2011 • Protesters in Cairo waved their shoes in the air, as an act of contempt, after President Hosni Mubarak announced Thursday night that he would be staying in office. Protesters are planning another day of anti-government demonstrations Friday. Egyptian Protesters Disgusted Mubarak Won't Resign Listen · 4:41 4:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133674881/133674850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Protesters Dismayed By Mubarak's Insistence To Stay February 11, 2011 • Protesters have plans for another big day of expansive demonstrations in Egypt. They had been expecting President Hosni Mubarak to announce on Thursday that he was stepping down. Instead, Mubarak promised to transfer most of his powers to his vice president. Protesters Dismayed By Mubarak's Insistence To Stay Listen · 4:25 4:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133674851/133674839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Middle East Egyptian Government Warns Protests Must Stop February 10, 2011 • Strikes erupted across Egypt Wednesday as thousands of state workers and others demand better pay, benefits and working conditions. Egypt's new vice President Omar Suleiman warned that the protests must end. Egyptian Government Warns Protests Must Stop Listen · 3:41 3:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133644846/133644864" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Winter Storm Strikes Midwest To Northeast February 2, 2011 • In many parts of America, people are waking up to very nasty weather — ice and snow. Thousand of airline flights have been canceled and tens of thousands of people are without power. Winter Storm Strikes Midwest To Northeast Listen · 2:52 2:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133427933/133427973" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Anti-Government Protests Roil Egypt How Is The U.S. Responding To The Crisis In Egypt? January 31, 2011 • On Sunday, President Barack Obama urged an "orderly transition" to democracy in Egypt, stopping short of calling on President Hosni Mubarak to step down but signaling that his days may be numbered. How Is The U.S. Responding To The Crisis In Egypt? Listen · 4:31 4:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133365382/133365373" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Egyptian Unrest Poses Challenge To The White House January 31, 2011 • The Obama administration isn't taking sides but says it's unhappy with Mubarak's handling of the protesters. NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts says the Obama administration seems to be one step behind the developments in Egypt, as each step happens. Egyptian Unrest Poses Challenge To The White House Listen · 4:40 4:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133365406/133365422" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Anti-Government Protests Roil Egypt Protesters, Police Clash In Egypt After Friday Prayers January 28, 2011 • In Egypt, thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with police in Cairo. It was a major escalation in what was already the biggest challenge to President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule. Protesters, Police Clash In Egypt After Friday Prayers Listen · 4:29 4:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133293551/133293514" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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