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New Regulations In Brazil Are Trying To Address Gender Gap For Upcoming Elections

5:02pm September 11, 2018

by Catherine Osborn

Brazilian voters go to the polls in October for general elections. Gender is increasingly an election issue, specifically concerning the low number of female candidates. Several groups are trying to address this.

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The border between Ethiopia and Eritrea reopened on Tuesday. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (left) and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (right) celebrated the reopening of the Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa in July.

Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Reopens, 20 Years After War And Bad Blood

4:32pm September 11, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

The move by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is the latest sign of easing tensions between countries which were once bitter neighbors.

Health workers form a human chain reading "SOS" during a protest for the lack of medicines, medical supplies and poor conditions in hospitals, in Caracas on Aug. 2.

For Many In Venezuela, Social Media Is A Matter Of Life And Death

12:38pm September 11, 2018

by Jasmine Garsd

When it comes to social media, many Venezuelans choose to self-censor. But for others, social media can be a lifeline. One pharmacist uses Twitter to help people find scarce medicines.

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The 'Shadowlands' Of Southeast Asia's Illicit Networks: Meth, Dancing Queens And More

12:37pm September 11, 2018

by Ashley Westerman

In his new book, Hello, Shadowlands, journalist Patrick Winn describes how underground crime groups thrive in a region where democracy is in retreat.

U.S. Will Retaliate If ICC Tries To Prosecute Americans, Bolton Says

7:37am September 11, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

John Bolton, President Trump's national security adviser, is a critic of the International Criminal Court. He's threatening to sanction judges who investigate Americans for actions in Afghanistan.

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Syrian Civilians Are In The Path Of The Battle Against Last Rebel-Held Area

6:58am September 11, 2018

by Ruth Sherlock

Talks to try to slow down an expected government ground offensive against the rebel-held Idlib region failed last week. Now eyes are on the threat facing millions of civilians along the route.

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Paris Tries To Control Rampant Public Urination With Sidewalk Urinals

6:58am September 11, 2018

by Eleanor Beardsley

French authorities say they're using this solution to try to supplement existing toilets in heavily congested areas where there are urine issues.

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Morning News Brief

5:02am September 11, 2018

Scientists say one of the biggest threats posed by Hurricane Florence is rain. The Trump White House takes credit for a strong economy. Millions of Syrians could be in the path of a bombing campaign.

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The View From North Korea As The Country Celebrates 70 Years

5:59pm September 10, 2018

by Mary Louise Kelly

NPR is in North Korea as the country celebrates 70 years of existence. From a giant celebration to the number of American journalists on hand to observe, there's a lot going on in Pyongyang.

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Hundreds of ancient gold coins were unearthed in the basement of a demolished theater in northern Italy. Archaeologists are calling it an "exceptional discovery."

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Hundreds Of Roman Gold Coins Found In Theater Basement

5:55pm September 10, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

The treasure was uncovered in the basement of a historic building in northern Italy, and date to the Roman Empire.