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U.N. Calling For Cease-Fire After Hundreds Of Civilians Killed In Damascus Suburb

9:00am February 22, 2018

by Ruth Sherlock

A Syrian government offensive against a rebel-held suburb of Damascus killed hundreds of civilians. The United Nations and humanitarian groups call urgently for a cease-fire, to little effect so far.

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Police block off the area around the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro's capital, Podgorica. An unknown assailant hurled a hand grenade toward the embassy at around midnight local time on Thursday and then killed himself with another explosive device.

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Hand Grenade Thrown At U.S. Embassy In Montenegro; Attacker Killed

8:18am February 22, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

An unidentified man threw a hand grenade at the compound in Podgorica before reportedly killing himself with another explosive. U.S. citizens are being asked to avoid the area until further notice.

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Hundreds Killed As Syria's War Grows More Complex

5:07am February 22, 2018

Robert Malley, president and CEO of International Crisis Group, joins NPR's Rachel Martin to discuss the week's escalations in Syria's complicated war.

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'Black Panther' Sells Out African Theaters

5:07am February 22, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

The Afro-futuristic superhero movie Black Panther opened to rave reviews in Africa, with many welcoming its celebration of traditional cultures and imagining a better world.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow Tuesday.

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Pakistan Says It Dodged U.S. Efforts To Put It On A Terror-Finance List

10:35pm February 21, 2018

"Our efforts paid" off, says Pakistan's foreign minister, claiming a global task force failed to reach consensus on punishing the country.

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Tanzania's Biggest City Finds Success With Region's First Bus Rapid Transit System

9:01pm February 21, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

Dar es Salaam is the only East African city with a bus rapid transit system. It is a model for so many African cities that are growing at an intense pace, but don't have the kind of money they need to build more expensive infrastructure.

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Brittany Bowe of the United States (left) trails behind Ireen Wust of the Netherlands in the women's 1,000-meter speedskating race in Sochi, Russia, in 2014. The U.S. team won no medals at Sochi.

After Long Drought, Has U.S. Olympic Long Track Speedskating Turned A Corner?

7:27pm February 21, 2018

by Rolando Arrieta

On Wednesday, U.S. long track skaters won bronze in the women's team pursuit event — the first Olympic medal since 2010. Here's a look at what it's like for U.S. athletes to compete in this sport.

Sales of McDonald's new soy-based patty have far surpassed estimates in Sweden, where half the population says it's interested in more vegetarian options. Are diners just curious or truly lovin' it?

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Even The Hamburglar Might Like McDonald's New Vegan Burger (We Did)

6:52pm February 21, 2018

by Sidsel Overgaard

Sales of McDonald's new soy-based McVegan have far surpassed estimates in Sweden, where half the population says it's interested in more vegetarian options. Are diners just curious or truly lovin' it?

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Around 100 Girls Are Missing In Nigeria After Boko Haram Attacks School

4:20pm February 21, 2018

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Boko Haram insurgents attacked a girls school in northeastern Nigeria, and initial reports suggested scores of children might be missing. Authorities say militants also took off with foodstuffs. Boko Haram fighters have seized thousands of captives over the years, most famously the Chibok girls.

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Kurds Asking For Help From Syrian Forces To Repel Turkish Attacks In Syrian War

4:20pm February 21, 2018

by Peter Kenyon

The Syrian war has taken a new twist as Kurds have asked for help from Syrian forces to repel Turkish attacks. It's an area where the U.S., Iran and Russia are already on the ground backing various sides.