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The new president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte (right) walks beside the new police chief, Ronald Bato Dela Rosa, (left) as he was sworn in on July 1 in Manila. Duterte assumed the presidency on June 30, pledging a ruthless approach to suspected dru

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Under A Hard-Line President, Dozens Of Drug Suspects Killed In Philippines

7:08am July 10, 2016

by Michael Sullivan

Rodrigo Duterte promised during his campaign that he would get tough with drug dealers. He's been in office less than two weeks, and more than 60 suspects have been killed by police.

French chef Stephane Jégo (left) poses with Syrian refugee chef Mohammad El Khaldy before the Refugees Food Festival held in Paris in June.

In Paris, Where Food Is King, Refugee Chefs Show What They Have To Offer

7:00am July 10, 2016

by Eleanor Beardsley

In a weeklong festival, refugee chefs teamed up with their French counterparts to serve up feasts that fuse their culinary traditions. It's an effort to recast refugees in a new, culinary light.

Marie Colvin, shown here in London in November 2010, was killed in Homs, Syria, on Feb. 22, 2012, along with photographer Remi Ochlik. She lost her left eye after being hit by shrapnel while covering the civil war in Sri Lanka in 2001.

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Lawsuit Targets Syrian Regime In Journalist's Killing

8:01pm July 09, 2016

by Deborah Amos

Relatives of killed journalist Marie Colvin accuse the Syrian government of deliberately targeting her in the shelling of Homs in 2012.

A Mexican teacher from Nuevo Leon state speaks in solidarity with striking colleagues from Oaxaca state on June 22 in Monterrey.

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A Mexican Teacher's Strike Turns Deadly

12:06pm July 09, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

The teacher's union has blocked roads to protest mandatory testing and demand more funding. Meanwhile, the security forces have killed activists.

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A European Union supporter stands with a European Union flag during a picnic against Brexit in London's Green Park on Saturday.

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U.K. Government Dashes Hopes Of A Brexit Vote Redo In Response To Petition

10:59am July 09, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Since British voters decided to leave the European Union in a referendum, more than 4 million people signed a petition calling for a do-over. The government says the "decision must be respected."

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Lithuanians Prepare To Resist Russian Aggression Ahead Of NATO Reinforcement

8:47am July 09, 2016

by Corey Flintoff

Lithuania fears it could be overrun by Russian forces in a matter of hours. The NATO member state is training thousands of young people to resist a Russian incursion until help can arrive.

The Latest In Sports: Euro 2016

8:47am July 09, 2016

NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with Andrea Kremer of HBO's Real Sports, about the European soccer finals happening Sunday, and whether Cristiano Ronaldo can win the trophy for Portugal.

Post-Brexit, Ireland Faces Economic And Political Downturn

8:47am July 09, 2016

Ireland is not happy with Britain's decision to leave the EU. Correspondent Frank Langfitt tells NPR's Lynn Neary that the country faces economic uncertainty and border issues with Northern Ireland.

This 1976 stamp from Nigeria promoted "Operation Feed the Nation."

The Humble Postage Stamp Reveals A Lot About A Country

7:00am July 09, 2016

by Diane Cole

This year's World Stamp Show had plenty of examples from the developing world. For Pakistan, stamps symbolized independence. In Cuba, they celebrate the health system.

Irish Economy Likely To Falter In Wake Of Brexit

6:38pm July 08, 2016

by Frank Langfitt

The United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union is expected to hit the Irish economy hard. Ireland has a close trading relationship with the UK and relies heavily on British tourism.

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