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Lava from a volcano reaches the sea on the island of La Palma, Spain, in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting concerns about toxic gas.

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A Week After A Volcanic Eruption, A Spanish Island Faces A New Threat: Toxic Gas

7:27pm September 29, 2021

by Nell Clark

Lava has been flowing since Sept. 19 and has just reached the Atlantic Ocean. When the lava spills into the sea, it can create toxic gas; officials told residents to seal their windows and doors.

Imam Mohamed Herbert of the Islamic Society of Tulsa, the city's only mosque, whose congregation is preparing to aid in resettling the 850 Afghan refugees bound for the city.

Oklahoma Welcomes Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees — Despite The State GOP's Objections

7:09pm September 29, 2021

by Chris Polansky

Oklahoma is welcoming more Afghan refugees than any state besides California and Texas. The state Republican party opposes it, but elected GOP leaders are defying it and eager to help new arrivals.

Jens Haaning's artwork "Take the Money and Run" is seen in the Kunsten Musem of Modern Art. The empty canvas was meant to hold thousands of dollars in cash — but the artist chose to hang on to the money.

For $84,000, An Artist Painted Two Blank Canvasses Titled 'Take The Money And Run'

6:18pm September 29, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"The work is that I have taken their money," artist Jens Haaning said of his new piece. The commissioning museum in Denmark isn't satisfied with his explanation but is displaying the work nonetheless.

Peter Singer, the Australian philosopher and bioethicist, is the winner of the 2021 Berggruen Prize. The $1 million award is given to an individual who has made major contributions to advancing ideas that shape the world. His idea for the prize money: giv

Why Peter Singer — The 'Drowning Child' Ethicist — Is Giving Away His $1 Million Prize

5:58pm September 29, 2021

by Malaka Gharib

The Australian philosopher and altruist has devoted his career to helping the poor and ending suffering. He's not afraid of controversy. In fact, he launched the Journal of Controversial Ideas.

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Near-Famine, Civil Conflict And COVID Leave Yemen In Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

4:55pm September 29, 2021

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with David Gressley, the United Nation's resident coordinator in Yemen, about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the nation.

Why Haitian Migrants Have Been Making The Trek From Chile To The U.S. Border

4:55pm September 29, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Professor Yvenet Dorsainvil and journalist Ignacio Gallegos, both in Santiago, about the Haitian migrants making their way to the U.S. from Chile.

Afghanistan's Economy Has Worsened Since The Taliban Took Power

4:55pm September 29, 2021

by John Ruwitch

Afghanistan's struggling economy is teetering on the brink of collapse more than a month after the Taliban seized power, with salaries going unpaid and families tightening their belts to survive.

Beijing Winter Olympics Will Allow Spectators — But Only From Mainland China

4:49pm September 29, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

The International Olympic Committee says having fans present will create a favorable atmosphere at the games. Spectators will have to meet COVID-19 requirements, but those have not yet been outlined.

Najla Bouden Ramadhane has been named Tunisia's first female prime minister. President Kais Saied appointed her to lead a transitional government after her predecessor was sacked and parliament suspended.

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Tunisia's New Prime Minister Is The 1st Woman To Lead A Government In The Arab World

2:55pm September 29, 2021

by Scott Neuman

Najla Bouden Ramadhane, a university engineer with no political background, has been appointed by President Kais Saied to fill the post, which has been vacant since July.

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait following a news conference Wednesday at Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo after his election as party president.

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An Uncontroversial Consensus Builder Is Poised To Become Japan's Next Leader

12:22pm September 29, 2021

by Anthony Kuhn

Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, seemed to acknowledge popular wishes for a kinder, more responsive and socially progressive party.