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Russia's consulate general in San Francisco, as seen at the end of last year.

In 'Spirit Of Parity,' U.S. Orders Russia To Close Consulate, 2 Annexes

3:54pm August 31, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The State Department declaration requires closures in San Francisco, New York and Washington, D.C., in retaliation for a Kremlin order expelling 755 U.S. diplomatic staff. The deadline is Saturday.

Supporters of Pakistan's slain leader Benazir Bhutto rally in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2013 on the sixth anniversary of her death.

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5 Cleared, 2 Convicted In Bhutto Murder Case, But 1 Major Suspect Still At Large

3:15pm August 31, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Nearly a decade after the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, her family and party got some closure. But fugitive ex-President Pervez Musharraf remains out of reach.

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Monsoon Season Hits South Asia Hard

12:09pm August 31, 2017

by Julie McCarthy

While Texas and Louisiana deal with the aftermath of Harvey, India has its own troubles. Flooding has brought life to a near standstill in Mumbai, India's financial center.

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Amponsah believes that "God heals and the people heal themselves." He says his role as a surgeon is to facilitate the healing process.

Whatever Happened To ... The Surgeon Who Couldn't Count On Electricity?

11:58am August 31, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

His goal: to perform surgery. The problem: power outages and finicky machines. We check back in with a doctor in Ghana.

Rescue workers look for survivors in the debris of a collapsed building in Mumbai, India, on Thursday.

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At Least 12 Killed In Mumbai Building Collapse

11:11am August 31, 2017

by James Doubek

The building was declared dilapidated, but people were still living there. The Indian city has experienced recent flooding, and substandard building materials have been a factor in other collapses.

A blue tent covers a British World War II bomb that was found during construction. Disposal operations are set for Sunday and require what's expected to be Germany's biggest evacuation since the war.

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Frankfurt Orders 70,000 To Evacuate To Defuse WWII Bomb

10:54am August 31, 2017

by James Doubek

Finding unexploded World War II bombs in Germany is relatively common, but this is expected to be the largest bomb disposal evacuation in the country since the war's end.

Andy Murray Stands Out As He Stands Up For Female Tennis Players

6:56pm August 30, 2017

Andy Murray has established himself as one of the only male tennis players to stand up for his female counterparts, advocating for equal pay and calling out sexism in the sport. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Elle magazine writer Lizzy Goodman about Murray's unique brand of feminism.

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Despite History Of Strife, More Tourists Flock To Lebanon

6:43pm August 30, 2017

by Ruth Sherlock

Tourism to Lebanon is on the rise despite — and maybe a little because of — its history of strife. The country is trying to make itself more appealing to vacationers.

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David Tang, the creator of the Shanghai Tang clothing and accessories chain, sits in his Hong Kong office in 2004. Tang has died at the age of 63.

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David Tang, Hong Kong Bon Vivant And Entrepreneur, Dies At 63

6:38pm August 30, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Tang was famous for his vast circle of friends — beloved by everyone from British royalty to Hollywood stars to Fidel Castro. He launched the luxury fashion brand Shanghai Tang.

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Episode 791: Tips From Spies

6:28pm August 30, 2017

There's an entire universe of things spies are not allowed to tell us. Today on the show, a few of the teeny things they can say. They might come in handy.