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Egypt to host Gaza summit as Israel withdraws troops from Netzarim Corridor
A statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry said the leaders will gather on Feb. 27 amid alarm in the region over President Trump's proposals regarding the future of Gaza.
Europe's far-right leaders applaud Trump and downplay threat of possible U.S. tariffs
The event was organized by Spain's Vox party in Madrid under the banner "Make Europe Great Again." The leaders applauded President Trump's agenda and spoke of the turning point it presented Europe.
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95
Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.
How one West Bank political leader feels about President Trump's Gaza comments
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, about President Trump's proposal for the US to take control of the Gaza Strip.
3 Israeli hostages freed for Palestinian detainees and prisoners
The exchanges are part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
What's Trump's beef with South Africa?
Trump has accused South Africa of "human rights violations" and a land grab. The South African government has hit back.
Karla Sofía Gascón's posts derailed an Oscars run. In Spain, that raised eyebrows
Before Oscar-nominated movie Emilia Pérez, star Karla Sofía Gascón was relatively unknown in her home country. Now, Spanish news shows are filled with commentary about the actress and the fallout over her tweets.
A closer look at the short- and long-term ramifications of freezing USAID
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jake Johnston, a Haiti aid expert, about what USAID support has meant to that country and what a funding halt could mean.
U.S. prosecco importers panic as Trump's tariff threat bubbles up
President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on European goods has led Americans to suddenly stockpile their favorite Italian wines, especially sparkling prosecco.