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In Germany, A Syrian Refugee Is Reunited With His Family

Syrian refugee Monzer Omar, 34, was recently reunited with his family in Germany. Wife Walaa Ahmed, 26, holds 14-month-old Lossin. Omar holds Lamar (left), age 4, and Lojain, 2. Esme Nicholson/NPR hide caption

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In Germany, A Syrian Refugee Is Reunited With His Family

Syrian refugee Monzer Omar, who first spoke with NPR in 2015, has been living in Germany awaiting his wife and young children. After a 10-hour trek out of Syria, they were able to join him in January.

In Germany, A Syrian Refugee Is Reunited With His Family

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In Serbia's Election, The Comedian Is A Serious Contender

Presidential candidate Luka Maksimovic, known as Beli, a 25-year-old satirist, campaigns in the Serbian town of Mladenovac on March 21. Andrej Isakovic/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Serbia's Election, The Comedian Is A Serious Contender

Luka Maksimovic has made wild promises and offered cash for votes. "Life must be really bad for us if we are voting for a young comedian running for president under a fake persona," says a supporter.

In Serbia's Election, The Comedian Is A Serious Contender

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Thursday

Rex Tillerson Meets With NATO Leaders In Attempt To Mend Fences

After deciding to skip a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Brussels for a NATO meeting and to calm fears about the Trump administration's commitments to key European institutions that have helped support peace and prosperity on the continent for decades. Trump has had harsh words for both the European Union and NATO officials.

Rex Tillerson Meets With NATO Leaders In Attempt To Mend Fences

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A Parody Politician Gains Serious Attention In Serbia

A comedian with a fake name and a horse is winning over voters in Serbia by declaring he is a corrupt thief. He's a parody of how Serbs see their politicians, and he's running second in the polls.

A Parody Politician Gains Serious Attention In Serbia

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Wednesday

Hungarian Legislation Threatens American University In Budapest

A student arrives at the Central European University in Budapest on the first day of classes in September 2016. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Hungarian Legislation Threatens American University In Budapest

Central European University is widely considered Hungary's top private university. It was founded by financier George Soros, who has a strained relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

With Brexit Triggered, Uncertainty Continues Over What's To Come

European Council President Donald Tusk holds up the document from the U.K. in Brussels on Wednesday. Tusk has received a letter from British Prime Minister Theresa May invoking Article 50 of the bloc's key treaty, the formal start of exit negotiations. Virginia Mayo/AP hide caption

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With Brexit Triggered, Uncertainty Continues Over What's To Come

The British are known for understatement, but political observers speak of Brexit in superlatives. They say it could prove transformational for the country – either for good or ill.

British Ambassador Outlines How Brexit Negotiations Will Likely Unfold

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kim Darroch, British ambassador to the U.S., on what the United Kingdom's move to leave the European Union means for the country.

British Ambassador Outlines How Brexit Negotiations Will Likely Unfold

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British Prime Minister Triggers U.K.'s Exit From European Union

British Prime Minister Theresa May has kicked off the two-year process to take the United Kingdom out of the European Union.

British Prime Minister Triggers U.K.'s Exit From European Union

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Brexit Gets Real: Prime Minister May Has Triggered U.K.'s Exit From EU

British Ambassador to the EU Tim Barrow (left) delivers Prime Minister Theresa May's formal notice of the U.K.'s intention to leave the bloc to European Council President Donald Tusk in Brussels on Wednesday. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images hide caption

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Brexit Gets Real: Prime Minister May Has Triggered U.K.'s Exit From EU

"This is an historic moment, from which there can be no turning back. Britain is leaving the European Union," British Prime Minister Theresa May tells the House of Commons.

U.K. Prime Minister Begins Process To Leave European Union

British Prime Minister Theresa May is officially triggering Article 50, the process of extricating the U.K. from the European Union.

U.K. Prime Minister Begins Process To Leave European Union

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Tuesday

Scottish Parliament Pushes For New Independence Referendum

The Scottish Parliament is expected to demand a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom on Tuesday. Supporters want the vote to be in 2019 or 2020, just as Brexit negotiations are due to reach their final stage.

Scottish Parliament Pushes For New Independence Referendum

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Scottish Parliament Backs Bid For New Independence Vote

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Deputy First Minister John Swinney arrive at Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. They attended the second day of debate on a motion that ultimately granted Sturgeon the authority to pursue an independence referendum. Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Scottish Parliament Backs Bid For New Independence Vote

Lawmakers gave First Minister Nicola Sturgeon the power to pursue a referendum on independence — Scotland's second in several years. The move sets up a showdown with the U.K. government.