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Turkey Arrests Migrants After Agreement With European Union

November 30, 2015 • The EU promised to give financial aid and to renew consideration of Turkish membership in the union. Then Turkey arrested more than 1,000 migrants who were planning to sail to Greece.

As Paris Summit Begins, What Would A Successful Climate Deal Look Like?

November 30, 2015 • NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jennifer Morgan, global director of the Climate Program at the World Resources Institute. They discuss what success in Paris would be and what has to happen afterward.

As Paris Summit Begins, What Would A Successful Climate Deal Look Like?

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China's Renminbi Gets A Stamp Of Approval From The IMF

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China's Renminbi Gets A Stamp Of Approval From The IMF

November 30, 2015 • The IMF's decision to add the renminbi, also called the yuan, to its basket of reserve currencies is a new mark of prestige for the world's second-largest economy.

Obama Calls For Decisive Action Against Climate Change At Paris Summit

November 30, 2015 • At a summit in Paris, President Obama urged his fellow leaders to take decisive action against climate change. But some countries — like India — face competing interests.

Obama Calls For Decisive Action Against Climate Change At Paris Summit

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Record Breaking Smog In China, India Underlines Climate Summit In Paris

November 30, 2015 • India and China's capitals suffer from record breaking smog as the summit to limit greenhouse gas emissions kicks off in Paris Monday.

Record Breaking Smog In China, India Underlines Climate Summit In Paris

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IMF Prepares To Add China's Yuan To List Of Reserve Currencies

November 30, 2015 • The International Monetary Fund says it is preparing to add China's currency, the yuan, to its list of reserve currencies. The move could help China's economy in the long run, but it would also require China to become more transparent about its monetary policies.

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Paris Continues To Recover As Global Leaders Attend Climate Summit

November 30, 2015 • The United Nations climate summit opened Monday with more than 130 world leaders expected to attend. Its a huge security challenge for a city still recovering from the November 13th terror attacks.

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Love It Or Hate It, #GivingTuesday Has Become 'A Thing'

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Love It Or Hate It, #GivingTuesday Has Become 'A Thing'

November 30, 2015 • Ho ho ho, you've shopped till you've dropped a bundle. Now along comes #GivingTuesday. Is this the best way to encourage charity in the holiday season?

Bill Gates And Other Billionaires Pledge To Take On Climate Change

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Bill Gates And Other Billionaires Pledge To Take On Climate Change

November 30, 2015 • Twenty countries and 28 investors promised on Monday to jointly fund the development of energy alternatives. Backers of the initiative say private money is key to the next big push in energy.

What Pope Francis Did — And Didn't — Say On His First Trip To Africa

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What Pope Francis Did — And Didn't — Say On His First Trip To Africa

November 30, 2015 • He spoke about bribery, war, water and peace between Muslims and Christians — but stayed silent on gay rights.

2 Israeli Teens Found Guilty In 2014 Killing Of Palestinian Youth

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2 Israeli Teens Found Guilty In 2014 Killing Of Palestinian Youth

November 30, 2015 • The teens are expected to be sentenced in January. A ruling on the accused ringleader, 31-year-old Yosef Haim Ben-David, has been delayed.

LOOK: In Paris, Artists Turn Ad Spaces Into Climate Change Protests

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LOOK: In Paris, Artists Turn Ad Spaces Into Climate Change Protests

November 30, 2015 • The "brandalists," as they call themselves, used commercial ad space to point out the damage they say big corporations are having on the world's environment.

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Northern Ireland's Abortion Law Violates Human Rights, Court Rules

November 30, 2015 • The decision by a Belfast High Court judge puts pressure on lawmakers to reconsider the near-total ban on pregnancy termination.

10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris

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10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris

November 30, 2015 • Leaders from around the world are converging on Paris for the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference. Listen to our special coverage to find out what you should know and what's at stake.

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Turkey Says It Will Not Apologize For Downing Of Russian Jet

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Turkey Says It Will Not Apologize For Downing Of Russian Jet

November 30, 2015 • Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said his country was defending its airspace. "Protection of Turkish airspace, Turkish borders is a national duty," Davutoglu said.

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Turkey Arrests Migrants After Agreement With European Union

Environment

As Paris Summit Begins, What Would A Successful Climate Deal Look Like?

As Paris Summit Begins, What Would A Successful Climate Deal Look Like?

The Two-Way

China's Renminbi Gets A Stamp Of Approval From The IMF

Environment

Obama Calls For Decisive Action Against Climate Change At Paris Summit

Obama Calls For Decisive Action Against Climate Change At Paris Summit

Asia

Record Breaking Smog In China, India Underlines Climate Summit In Paris

Record Breaking Smog In China, India Underlines Climate Summit In Paris

Economy

IMF Prepares To Add China's Yuan To List Of Reserve Currencies

IMF Prepares To Add China's Yuan To List Of Reserve Currencies

Europe

Paris Continues To Recover As Global Leaders Attend Climate Summit

Paris Continues To Recover As Global Leaders Attend Climate Summit

Goats and Soda

Love It Or Hate It, #GivingTuesday Has Become 'A Thing'

The Two-Way

Bill Gates And Other Billionaires Pledge To Take On Climate Change

Goats and Soda

What Pope Francis Did — And Didn't — Say On His First Trip To Africa

The Two-Way

2 Israeli Teens Found Guilty In 2014 Killing Of Palestinian Youth

The Two-Way

LOOK: In Paris, Artists Turn Ad Spaces Into Climate Change Protests

The Two-Way

Northern Ireland's Abortion Law Violates Human Rights, Court Rules

Heating Up

10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris

10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris

The Two-Way

Turkey Says It Will Not Apologize For Downing Of Russian Jet