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DHS Signs Deal To Send Asylum-Seekers From U.S. Border To Honduras

NPR's Mary Lousie Kelly talks with Clara Long of Human Rights Watch about the Trump administration's agreement that would allow the U.S. to send asylum-seekers from the border to Honduras.

DHS Signs Deal To Send Asylum-Seekers From U.S. Border To Honduras

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Houthi Rebels In Yemen Release 290 Detainees

A Yemeni detainee (left) is greeted by a family member after being released by Houthi rebels on Monday. The release was brokered by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Hani Mohammed/AP hide caption

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Middle East

Houthi Rebels In Yemen Release 290 Detainees

The U.N. and The International Committee of the Red Cross applauded the effort and hope it will lead to further releases by Houthi rebels as well as by the Saudi-led coalition waging war in Yemen.

Ousted National Security Adviser Bolton Slams Trump's Approach To North Korea

Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized the Trump administration's approach to North Korea during a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Ousted National Security Adviser Bolton Slams Trump's Approach To North Korea

John Bolton says the U.S. should focus less on summits with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and more on denuclearization, even if that means using military force.

Ousted National Security Adviser Bolton Slams Trump's Approach To North Korea

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Africa

Zimbabwe Continues Its Economic Downward Spiral

NPR's Noel King talks to Andrew Meldrum of The Associated Press about the future of Zimbabwe following this month's death of former President Robert Mugabe, who was buried over the weekend.

Zimbabwe Continues Its Economic Downward Spiral

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Asia

Latest Hong Kong Protests Were Some Of The Most Violent Since Clashes Began

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to pro-democracy activist Bonnie Leung about demonstrations entering their 17th week. There were running street battles between protesters donning gas masks and riot police

Latest Hong Kong Protests Were Some Of The Most Violent Since Clashes Began

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Middle East

Since Khashoggi's Death, Saudi Arabia Struggles To Repair Its Reputation

A year ago this week, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. His death was blamed on the kingdom's crown prince.

Since Khashoggi's Death, Saudi Arabia Struggles To Repair Its Reputation

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Analysis

Why Ukraine Is Strategically Important To America's Foreign Policy

NPR's Noel King talks to ex-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about relations between the countries. President Trump's call with Ukraine's president is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.

Why Ukraine Is Strategically Important To America's Foreign Policy

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Afghanistan Held Its 4th Presidential Election On Saturday

NPR's Noel King talks reporter Jennifer Glasse about Afghanistan's presidential election and reports of historically low voter turnout due to Taliban threats and flawed voting procedures.

Afghanistan Held Its 4th Presidential Election On Saturday

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José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

José José sings at Teatro Metropolitan in March 2014 in Mexico City. The artist died Sept. 28, 2019 at age 71. Medios y Media/Getty Images hide caption

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Obituaries

José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José, who died Saturday in Miami. His career spanned decades and his records sold in the millions.

José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

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Politics

News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Clinton Email Probe, Hong Kong Protests

How big a threat is the impeachment probe into President Trump? The matter of Hillary Clinton's emails is not over. And, Hong Kong is on edge ahead of China's milestone anniversary on Tuesday.

News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Clinton Email Probe, Hong Kong Protests

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At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic And Political Headwinds

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Asia

At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic And Political Headwinds

This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.

David Cameron Talks Brexit And His 'Greatest Regret' In New Book 'For The Record'

Former Prime Minister David Cameron, who called for the referendum that unleashed the ongoing turmoil around Britain's exit from the EU, says he is "deeply depressed by what's happening." Frank Augstein/AP hide caption

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Author Interviews

David Cameron Talks Brexit And His 'Greatest Regret' In New Book 'For The Record'

The former prime minister, who called for the referendum that unleashed the ongoing turmoil around Britain's exit from the EU, says he is "deeply depressed by what's happening."

David Cameron Talks Brexit And His 'Greatest Regret' In New Book 'For The Record'

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Hong Kong Protests: Chaotic Scenes Unfold In Streets Ahead Of China's National Day

Riot police arrive after protesters vandalized property in Hong Kong on Sunday. Riot police fired tear gas Sunday after a large crowd of protesters at a Hong Kong shopping district ignored warnings to disperse in a second straight day of clashes, sparking fears of more violence ahead of China's National Day. Vincent Yu/AP hide caption

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Asia

Hong Kong Protests: Chaotic Scenes Unfold In Streets Ahead Of China's National Day

Protesters rained down bricks and Molotov cocktails on government buildings and riot police deployed tear gas in some of the most forceful police responses since protests began in early June.

Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Poised To Regain Power

Former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz from the Austrian People's Party, OEVP, speaks at a closing rally ahead of elections in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday. The Austrian elections are on Sunday. Ronald Zak/AP hide caption

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Europe

Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Poised To Regain Power

Despite a cash-for-contracts scandal that brought down his government in May, Kurz, 33, the country's youngest-ever chancellor, is likely to win back his job on Sunday in a snap election.

Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Poised To Regain Power

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