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Germany Holds Summit On Car Pollution

7:42am August 02, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Germany is holding a conference to discuss concrete steps to curb auto pollution, but other issues like collusion and allegations of deception by the German auto industry are likely to dominate.

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Pence Travels To Eastern Europe To Pledge Continued U.S. Support

7:42am August 02, 2017

by Tamara Keith

At a time when U.S.-Russia relations seem to be hitting the lowest point in years, Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Eastern Europe to reassure governments there about American support.

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Morning News Brief: Signs Of Bipartisanship On Health Care, Corruption Vote In Brazil

5:01am August 02, 2017

Lawmakers have showed interest of working across party linesies on improving health insurance markets. Also, Brazil's Congress votes on corruption charges against the president.

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Crackdown In Turkey Continues With Mass Trial

5:37pm August 01, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

Nearly 500 people — mostly military officers — went on trial Tuesday, charged with trying to overthrow the government in last year's failed coup. Ankara has detained some 50,000 people since then.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has turned over an ancient vase to authorities after a warrant was issued for its seizure. Above, the museum in May.

Met Museum Turns Over Ancient Vase Suspected Looted From Italy

5:12pm August 01, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The Met delivered the Greco-Roman vase to New York prosecutors, who issued a warrant for it last week. A forensic archaeologist says the artifact was likely "unlawfully removed from Italian soil."

Vice President Pence Reassures Allies In Eastern Europe

4:29pm August 01, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Vice President Mike Pence is completing a trip to U.S. allies along the eastern edge of Europe. In Estonia, Georgia and Montenegro, he told local governments that Washington would support them — even after President Trump's many calls for improving ties between the U.S. and Russia.

Białowieża National Park which spans 350,000 acres in Poland and Belarus is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Poland Clashes With European Union Over Logging In Primeval Forest

4:29pm August 01, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Warsaw's populist government has approved large-scale logging in the ancient Bialowieza Forest, despite an injunction by Europe's highest court. The forest is a World Heritage Site.

Paramilitary police and members of the special forces escort unidentified suspects of last year's failed coup outside the courthouse at the start of the trial Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey.

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Nearly 500 People On Trial In Turkey Over Failed Coup

3:33pm August 01, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Charges include murder, violating the constitution and attempting to kill the president. They could face life in prison. The cleric Turkey claims is the coup's leader is being tried in absentia.

A shooting at the Moscow Regional Court on Tuesday left three alleged gang members dead.

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Shooting At Moscow Courthouse Leaves 3 Alleged 'Grand Theft Auto' Gang Members Dead

10:37am August 01, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Authorities say the defendants attacked guards and managed to take their guns while being transported in an elevator. Two other alleged gang members are said to be injured and in custody.

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Putin Orders Cuts Of U.S. Diplomatic Corps In Russia

5:39pm July 31, 2017

Russian President Vladimir has ordered the U.S. to cut its embassy and consulates staff in Russia by 755 people, in retaliation for new U.S. sanctions against Moscow.