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Palestinians Plan Protests Against New U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem

7:49am May 14, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

On Monday, the U.S. and Israel celebrate the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem. The move is a blow to Palestinians, who seek part of the city as their capital.

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Scientific Debate Centers On Giant Crack In Africa's Rift Valley

6:36am May 14, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

A deep, wide gash has slashed across the Great Rift Valley floor in a geologically hot part of Kenya. Some wonder if East Africa will eventually separate from the continent.

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European Officials To Meet With Iran After U.S. Pulls Out Of Nuclear Deal

6:33am May 14, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to Iranian journalist Saeid Jafari, who examines reaction inside Iran to President Trump's decision to leave the Iran nuclear deal, and discusses options going forward.

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Iraq Parliamentary Election: Shiite Cleric Takes The Lead

6:31am May 14, 2018

by Jane Arraf

Election officials Sunday night released results for 10 of Iraq's 19 provinces, accounting for more than half the vote. Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is making a strong showing.

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News Brief: U.S. Embassy In Israel Moves To Jerusalem

5:33am May 14, 2018

On Monday, the U.S. moves its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Thousands of Palestinians are expected to demonstrate and confront Israeli troops on the border between Gaza and Israel.

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Response vehicles are parked outside local police headquarters following an attack in Surabaya Monday. The headquarters in Indonesia's second largest city was attacked by suspected militants who detonated explosives from a motorcycle, a day after suicide

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At Least 10 Wounded In Suicide Attack On Police HQ In Indonesia

3:47am May 14, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The attack in Surabaya follows suicide bombings of three separate churches in the same city that the Islamic State claims to have carried out over the weekend.

With official results in from just over half of the country's provinces, supporters of current frontrunner, the influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, celebrate in Tahrir Square, Baghdad, early Monday.

Shiite Cleric Sadr Takes Surprise Lead In Iraq Parliamentary Election

9:08pm May 13, 2018

by Jane Arraf

In the country's first election since driving out ISIS, partial results show an alliance backed by Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has made strong gains at the expense of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

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Understanding The Map Of Jerusalem, Or Trying To

5:09pm May 13, 2018

The move on Monday of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem endorses Israel's view of the city — where it has reshaped the map to solidify its hold.

Raja Tamimi must cross the Qalandia checkpoint to commute to her job in Jerusalem's Old City.

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Palestinians In Jerusalem Struggle To Maintain A Foothold In The City They Call Home

2:36pm May 13, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

Israel has reshaped Jerusalem in a way that leaves many Palestinians struggling. About 38 percent of the city's residents are Palestinian. Tens of thousands live behind an Israeli-built barrier.

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Nadia Albina as Gentlewoman, Anne-Marie Duff as Lady Macbeth and Michael Balogun as Doctor in Macbeth at the National Theatre in London.

From Prison To The London Stage: A 'MacBeth' Actor's Second Act

1:27pm May 13, 2018

Michael Balogun spent his early years in and out of jail — until he decided to become an actor. Balogun credits that decision as to why he's alive today.

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