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Sounds Of Illegal Drag Races Interrupt Islamabad's Pre-Dawn Quiet

7:06am January 18, 2016

by Philip Reeves

At night, the Pakistani capital of Islamabad is generally tranquil. There are occasions when loud noises interrupt people's slumber. Our reporter went out to investigate what woke him up.

Cuban migrants prepare to board a flight from Costa Rice to El Salvador on Jan. 12. This was the first of up to 28 flights out of Costa Rica that will allow nearly 8,000 stranded Cubans to continue their journey to the United States.

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At The U.S. Border, Cubans Are Welcomed, Salvadorans Deported

7:03am January 18, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

The inconsistencies of U.S. immigration policy is in focus in El Salvador. Two groups of migrants — Cubans and El Salvadorans — receive very different receptions at the U.S. border.

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Store Discovers Water-Filled Bottles Passed Off As Vodka

7:01am January 18, 2016

A Toronto man reported his Smirnoff vodka bottle contained mostly water. It appears someone brought in a bottle, filled with water, trying to return it and switched it out for one on the shelf.

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Greece Cracks Down On Volunteers Aiding Migrants

6:51am January 18, 2016

by Joanna Kakissis

The Greek coast guard has arrested 5 foreign members of volunteer rescue teams trying to help migrants crossing between Turkey and the Greek islands. They may be charged with aiding human trafficking.

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Iran Hostage Exchange Was Long In The Making

6:26am January 18, 2016

Tehran and Washington swapped long-held prisoners over the weekend as U.S. and Europe lifted sanctions on Iran. Renee Montagne talks to Wendy Sherman, former lead negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Plans To Export More Oil. What Will That Do To The Market?

6:12am January 18, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Now that international sanctions have been lifted, Iran hopes to export as much as 500,000 more barrels of oil a day. But this comes while global oil prices are falling and revenues are plunging.

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As Aid Is Offered In Madaya, Other Regions In Syria Are Still Besieged

2:46pm January 17, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Aid arrived in the besieged town of Madaya, as well as two other towns, on Monday. Meanwhile, the U.N. is drawing attention to the hundreds of thousands of Syrians they still can't reach.

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Sounds Of Illegal Drag Races Interrupt Islamabad's Pre-Dawn Quiet

At The U.S. Border, Cubans Are Welcomed, Salvadorans Deported

Store Discovers Water-Filled Bottles Passed Off As Vodka

Greece Cracks Down On Volunteers Aiding Migrants

Iran Hostage Exchange Was Long In The Making

Iran Plans To Export More Oil. What Will That Do To The Market?

How Do Iranians Feel About The Thaw In Relations With The West?

Congressman On Prisoner Release: 'It's Really Become Personal For Us'

As U.S. Hands Down New Sanctions On Iran, Will Goodwill Be Short-Lived?

As Aid Is Offered In Madaya, Other Regions In Syria Are Still Besieged