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UN considers intervention in Haiti as gangs continue to grow in power

4:30pm September 22, 2023

by Michele Kelemen

The UN Security Council may soon approve an international intervention for Haiti, as gangs continue solidify their control over the country and civilians pay a heavy price.

U.S. Envoy for Yemen says we are at a moment for hope in near decade-long conflict

4:30pm September 22, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen, Tim Lenderking, about his recent efforts to rally international support for the war-ravage country

Archaeologists dug into a riverbank in Zambia and uncovered what they call the earliest known wood construction by humans. The half-million year-old artifacts could change how we see Stone-Age people.

World's oldest wooden structure defies Stone-Age stereotypes

3:30pm September 22, 2023

by Gabriel Spitzer

Archaeologists dug into a riverbank in Zambia and uncovered what they call the earliest known wood construction by humans. The half-million year-old artifacts could change how we see Stone-Age people.

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Zelenksyy defends Ukraine's spending of Western aid and his refusal to negotiate with Russia

11:22am September 22, 2023

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is making an effort to answer any legitimate questions concerning his administration and its conduct during the war in Ukraine.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Writtle University College, an agricultural college in Writtle, United Kingdom, a day after making his announcement about changes to Britain's climate policies.

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Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism

10:22am September 22, 2023

by Fatima Al-Kassab

The British prime minister watered down key climate policies, and critics including Al Gore are slamming the changes. Analysts say with elections coming up next year, the pivot is politically driven.

Steve Inskeep (left) interviews Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City on Wednesday.

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Up First briefing: UAW strike deadline; East Coast storm; Zelenskyy interview

8:22am September 22, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

The auto workers union gears up to expand its strike. The Mid-Atlantic will be under a tropical storm warning this weekend. Zelenskyy talks to NPR about the state of the war and Ukraine's democracy.

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Canada says India was involved in Sikh leader's death. Allies haven't condemned India

5:56am September 22, 2023

by Jackie Northam

Allies of Canada have so far had a muted response to allegations that a Canadian Sikh leader was killed by agents of the Indian government. Indian officials deny involvement.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska, as they arrive at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

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Zelenskyy arrives in Canada to speak before Parliament and boost support for Ukraine

1:38am September 22, 2023

by The Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak to the Canadian Parliament on Friday as part of his campaign to bolster support from Western allies for Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion.

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After hostage deal with Iran, U.S. looks to deter arbitrary arrests abroad

6:05pm September 21, 2023

by Michele Kelemen

After making a deal to free Americans held in Iran, the U.S. is looking with other countries to find ways to stop countries from making arbitrary arrests.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in the U.S. Capitol Thursday alongside House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York.

As Ukraine's war drags on and a D.C. shutdown looms, Zelenskyy makes his case for aid

5:58pm September 21, 2023

by Becky Sullivan

In a visit to Washington, the Ukrainian leader faces a small but growing chorus of skepticism at new funding for the war, as $24 billion of aid hangs in limbo ahead of a possible government shutdown.