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Mobile medical units, clean water needed in Myanmar quake zone, aid official says

3:56pm March 31, 2025

by Patrick Jarenwattananon

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mohamed Riyas, acting country director for Myanmar at the International Rescue Committee, about relief efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake.

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French far-right leader Le Pen barred from running for political office for 5 years

10:54am March 31, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Sylvain Bourmeau about the guilty verdict issued against French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is now barred from running for political office for five years.

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Charity-seekers from all over Pakistan flock to Karachi at Ramadan to collect alms

8:54am March 31, 2025

The annual influx of charity-seekers to Pakistan's biggest city has gained increased government attention this year as Pakistan steps up efforts to curb begging.

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Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, poses for a por

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

7:41am March 31, 2025

Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape.

French court bars far-right leader Marine Le Pen from public office for embezzlement

5:30am March 31, 2025

A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case and barred her from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect. Le Pen's lawyer said she would appeal.

What happened when Syria's conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars

5:00am March 31, 2025

When Syria's new leaders shut 60 Damascus bars, drinkers protested, and the government reversed itself. It's an example of the tussle between secular and Islamist values in the new Syria.

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Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk

5:00am March 31, 2025

by A Martínez

The Tesla brand is in trouble, according to branding consultant Allen Adamson, who says the car company is facing headwinds due to a lack of innovation and the political activity of CEO Elon Musk.

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Ukrainians mark 3rd anniversary of liberation of Bucha

4:12am March 31, 2025

by A Martínez

Ukrainians are marking the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha with calls for justice. They want Russian actions there to be investigated as a crime against humanity, which Russia denies.

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German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies reacts to Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles

4:11am March 31, 2025

by A Martínez

German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies details his country's reaction to the Trump administration's 25% tariffs on imported cars.

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During Japan visit, Defense Secretary Hegseth vows strong alliance between countries

4:10am March 31, 2025

by Anthony Kuhn

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Japan over the weekend, attempting to ease concerns that the Trump administration's "America First" policy might result in the U.S. abandoning its key ally.

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