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Monday

Turkey Detains Journalists From The Country's Top Opposition Newspaper

A man holds up the latest copy of Turkey's opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper outside its headquarters after Turkish police reportedly detained the chief editor and at least eight of its senior staff on Monday. Emrah Gurel/AP hide caption

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Turkey Detains Journalists From The Country's Top Opposition Newspaper

It's the latest move in a sweeping government crackdown that began following a failed coup attempt in July. The government also reportedly closed 15 media outlets over the weekend.

'A Dangerous Situation' As U.S.-Russia Tensions Spill Over To Nuclear Pacts

A picture taken on April 20, 2010, shows a Russian nuclear-capable Iskander ballistic missile launcher during a military parade rehearsal outside Moscow. Russia transferred Iskander-M missile launchers within range of three Baltic states earlier this month. Alexander Nemenov/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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'A Dangerous Situation' As U.S.-Russia Tensions Spill Over To Nuclear Pacts

Longstanding nonproliferation deals between the two countries are fraying. Bickering over nuclear issues has increased markedly in recent months, with each side accusing the other of cheating.

'A Dangerous Situation' As U.S.-Russia Tensions Spill Over To Nuclear Pacts

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Sunday

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Business

Uber Drivers Win Key Employment Case In The U.K.

Uber drivers in England and Wales have won the right to be classified as workers, not independent contractors. That means they will be eligible for paid time off, regular breaks and guaranteed at least the national minimum wage. Uber says it will appeal the landmark ruling by a United Kingdom employment tribunal.

Uber Drivers Win Key Employment Case In The U.K.

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'Economist' Correspondent Spends Time On Migrant Rescue Ship

Emma Hogan spent five days aboard a migrant rescue ship in the central Mediterranean. She kept a reporter's diary of that week, and talks to Renee Montagne about the experience.

'Economist' Correspondent Spends Time On Migrant Rescue Ship

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The Pope Commemorates The Reformation That Split Western Christianity

Pope Francis speaks to Lutheran pilgrims at the Vatican on Oct. 13. The pope is traveling to Lund, Sweden — where the Lutheran World Federation was founded 70 years ago — on Monday to take part in the yearlong commemoration of the Protestant Reformation, launched by Martin Luther in 1517. AP hide caption

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The Pope Commemorates The Reformation That Split Western Christianity

Martin Luther created one of Christianity's greatest rifts when he denounced the Catholic Church in 1517. But Pope Francis is taking part in the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.

The Pope Commemorates The Reformation That Split Western Christianity

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Thursday

The Walloons Pack A Wallop As Canada, Europe Agree To Tweak A Trade Deal

Wallonia leader Paul Magnette speaks to the media Wednesday prior to a meeting with Belgium's leaders. Wallonia objected to parts of a major European Union-Canada trade deal that was seven years in the making. But Magnette said Thursday he was willing accept the revised terms. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Walloons Pack A Wallop As Canada, Europe Agree To Tweak A Trade Deal

A major trade deal between Canada and the European Union hit a snag when the tiny Belgian region of Wallonia raised objections. But after winning concessions, the Walloons say they're now on board.

Italians Decry Rome's Invasion Of McDonald's And Cheap Souvenir Shops

Some intellectuals have written a letter to the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization bemoaning the siege of fast-food joints that have replaced Rome's workshops and bookstores.

Italians Decry Rome's Invasion Of McDonald's And Cheap Souvenir Shops

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Middle East

Traveling Exhibit Shows What It's Like To Be A Refugee

A Doctors Without Borders exhibit leads visitors through a simulation during which they're crowded onto a tiny boat and led through stifling hot tents and makeshift latrines.

Traveling Exhibit Shows What It's Like To Be A Refugee

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Wednesday

29 Countries Want A Trade Deal — And Wallonia Is Still Blocking It

Wallonia's premier, Paul Magnette, (center) leaves Tuesday after talks at Belgium's Foreign Ministry on the trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. All 29 governments involved support the deal, which has been seven years in the making, but Wallonia's opposition is blocking the deal. A signing ceremony had been set for Thursday. Jasper Jacobs/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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29 Countries Want A Trade Deal — And Wallonia Is Still Blocking It

Thursday was to be signing day for a major trade pact between Canada and the European Union. But Belgium's small Wallonia region remains opposed.

Italian Intellectuals Appeal To UNESCO For Help With 'Siege' By McDonald's

Central Rome's Piazza Navona is seen reflected in a heart-shaped balloon in 2014. The arrival of a McDonald's near the piazza has horrified some Romans. Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Italian Intellectuals Appeal To UNESCO For Help With 'Siege' By McDonald's

Rome is under attack — by fast food joints, cheap souvenir shops and pubs, an open letter says. The "barbarism" has led hopeless Romans to beg the U.N. agency for help preserving cultural landmarks.

Tuesday

U.N. Says 2016 Will Be Deadliest Year Ever For Migrants Crossing The Mediterranean

A migrant holds onto a rope during a rescue operation some eight nautical miles off Libya's Mediterranean coastline earlier this month. Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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U.N. Says 2016 Will Be Deadliest Year Ever For Migrants Crossing The Mediterranean

That's despite far fewer people making the treacherous passage. The U.N. says smugglers set people off on mass embarkations on "flimsy inflatable rafts that often do not make the journey."