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Octavian Ursu of the German Christian Democrats won a runoff for mayor of the small town of Görlitz in the country's east, beating an opponent from the far-right Alternative for Germany.

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Germany's Far-Right Party Defeated In Closely Watched Mayoral Election

3:55am June 17, 2019

by Scott Neuman

A candidate from beleaguered Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union wins a convincing victory over the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the country's conservative east.

Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg speaks during a press conference after the annual shareholders meeting in Chicago on April 29.

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Boeing CEO Admits Mistake In 737 MAX Communication

7:30pm June 16, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Ahead of Paris Air Show, Dennis Muilenburg concedes his company did not give enough information about a malfunctioning safety light.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo closes his remarks at the State Department Thursday.

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Pompeo Says 'There's No Doubt' Iran Attacked 2 Tankers

7:09pm June 16, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledges to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route where the two tankers were hit.

A small group in hard hats gathered on Saturday for Mass in Paris' Notre Dame cathedral. It was the first Mass since a fire devastated the church in April.

Notre Dame Holds 1st Mass Since Fire Devastated The Historic Paris Cathedral

5:53pm June 16, 2019

by Jake Cigainero

A group of around 30 people wearing hardhats gathered for Mass in the cathedral on Saturday, exactly two months after a severe fire. The service was not open to the public.

A woman prepares milk bottles Sunday using candles at her home in Montevideo during a power cut.

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Millions In Argentina And Uruguay Without Electricity After Power Failure

5:06pm June 16, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Argentina's main energy company says it is gradually restoring power after the massive failure halted trains and darkened homes and traffic lights.

U.S. players celebrate after teammate Julie Ertz scored their side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on Sunday.

U.S. Continues Dominance In Women's World Cup With 3-0 Win Over Chile

2:20pm June 16, 2019

by Russell Lewis

They won before a sell-out crowd in Paris on Sunday. It was a gem of a game for the team, which controlled play from the beginning with crisp and precise passes. The win assures the U.S. will advance.

Danisch Farooqi with his daughter, Aaliya, in Hamburg, Germany, when she was around 2 years old. "I haven't seen her in five years," he says. He wonders if she has forgotten him.

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'I Would Do Anything For Her': A German Dad's Search For His Daughter, Taken By ISIS

1:34pm June 16, 2019

by Joanna Kakissis

A German father struggles to find and bring home his young daughter, taken by his ex-wife when she went to Syria five years ago with her new husband, an ISIS fighter.

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Mourners hold flowers Sunday and pray for a man who fell to his death after hanging a protest banner against an extradition bill in Hong Kong Sunday, June 16, 2019.

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Hong Kong Executive Apologizes As Protests Continue Over Extradition Bill

10:53am June 16, 2019

Chief Executive Carrie Lam says her management of an extradition bill caused "disputes in society." Protesters say they want the bill scrapped and Lam to step down.

'The Shanghai Free Taxi' Delves Deep Into China's Troubles

10:12am June 16, 2019

by Gabino Iglesias

NPR's Frank Langfitt wanted to get to know the real China, so he started a free taxi service in an effort to have conversations with a variety of people. His new book is the result of this reporting.

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Robin Wright On U.S.-Iran Tensions

8:26am June 16, 2019

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro discusses the situation with Iran and the attacks on ships in the Middle East with foreign affairs expert Robin Wright.