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Haitian President Says Infamous National Army Should Be Reinstated As U.N. Leaves

4:58pm November 13, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

The Haitian police must now take over the duties of securing the nation now that U.N. peacekeepers have left. And Haiti's President says the United Nations' withdrawal is a perfect time to reinstate the once infamous national army a move that has sparked concerns.

Air Pollution In New Delhi Forced Airlines To Ground Planes, Factories And Schools To Close

4:58pm November 13, 2017

NPR's Elise Hu speaks with Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director at the Center for Science and Environment in New Delhi. She talks about how the air pollution is so bad, United Airlines had to cancel flights over the weekend, factories had to be shut down and schools had to close at one point.

A neolithic jar from Khramis Didi-Gora, Georgia. The country has long prided itself on its winemaking tradition. A new analysis of ancient Georgian jars confirms that tradition goes back 8,000 years.

Georgian Jars Hold 8,000-Year-Old Winemaking Clues

4:58pm November 13, 2017

by Dan Charles

Scientists have found evidence of ancient winemaking in Georgia, a country which prides itself on its vino. It's the earliest trace of viniculture using wild grapes similar to those used today.

President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam on Saturday.

McCain Derides Trump For Taking Putin's Word On Russian Election Interference

4:51pm November 13, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The Arizona senator, who has become increasingly critical of the president in recent weeks, said there's nothing 'America First' about "taking the word of a KGB colonel."

Dr. Jerad Gardner (right) and Dr. Pembe Oltulu, a pathologist from Konya, Turkey. They'd connected over Facebook. She flew to Istanbul for a real-life meeting when Gardner had a layover at the airport on a trip to meet a sarcoma patient he'd learned about

Is It A Good Idea To Share Patient Info On Social Media?

4:41pm November 13, 2017

by Sasha Ingber

Dr. Jerad Gardner is a pioneer in using Twitter and Facebook so doctors around the world can talk about puzzling cases. The practice has its critics as well as its supporters.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte looks on during the 20th ASEAN China Summit in Manila, Philippines, on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

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Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Sustains Support For Deadly War On Drugs

4:34pm November 13, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Despite international criticism and thousands of people killed, 7 to 8 out of 10 Filipinos continue to support President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs, according to the latest polls.

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Supporters of Saad Hariri hold up placards demanding his return from Saudi Arabia at the starting line of Beirut's annual marathon on Sunday. Rumors have swirled that he is being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.

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After Lebanese Leader's TV Appearance, Doubts Grow About His Future — And Lebanon's

3:49pm November 13, 2017

by Ruth Sherlock

If Saad Hariri's Sunday TV interview with his political party's channel was meant to end rumors that he is being coerced by Saudi Arabia, it didn't work. Hariri resigned as prime minister Nov. 4.

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Asian leaders and President Trump pose for a photo during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Manila on Monday.

Trump In Asia: A 'Rebalance' Toward Trade

2:41pm November 13, 2017

by Satu Limaye

The Trump administration's engagement with Asia has matched the Obama administration's. What's changed are the priorities: elevating commercial issues to equal or higher priority than security issues.

Japanese Wagyu beef has a sweet, coconut-like aroma. Scientists found 16 compounds associated with the smell, 10 of which are newly associated with the meat.

What Makes Wagyu Beef Smell So Good? Science Explains

1:13pm November 13, 2017

by Greta Jochem

The Japanese beef is considered a luxury, with plenty of fat and its super-soft texture. New evidence could explain what's behind its sweet smell.

Iraqis search for trapped citizens over the collapsed buildings after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit northern Iraq in Derbendihan district of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on Sunday.

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Strong Earthquake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 400

12:33pm November 13, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Officials say hundreds have been killed in both countries and more than 6,000 have been injured.