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The governor of North Kivu Julien Paluku.

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At Least 11 People Killed, More Than 900 Inmates Freed In Congo Prison Attack

5:28pm June 11, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

A provincial governor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said the attackers, who remain unidentified, stormed the prison in a northeastern city with heavy weapons on Sunday.

Prime Minister Theresa May leaves the prime minister's residence on Friday. This weekend, she has been seeking the support of the Democratic Unionist Party to form a new government after a disappointing result for Conservatives in Thursday's election.

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'Dead Woman Walking': Amid Election Fallout, Theresa May Stands On Shaky Ground

3:03pm June 11, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The British prime minister hopes to form a government with a small party in Northern Ireland. But members of her own party are questioning her leadership, and Labour leaders aren't ready to give up.

Smoke billows from the Marawi city center after an air attack by Philippine government troops on May 30. Philippine government troops have been battling ISIS-linked militants.

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How Big A Threat Is Extremism In Southeast Asia?

8:19am June 11, 2017

by Ashley Westerman

The Philippines has been a recent flashpoint, but violent episodes have taken place elsewhere, too. Islamist groups in the region are diverse and the threat of terrorism is not confined to ISIS.

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British Election Fallout Continues

8:12am June 11, 2017

by Frank Langfitt

Two staffers of Prime Minister Theresa May have resigned after May's Conservative Party lost seats in Thursday's parliamentary election in the U.K.

The Call-In: The Refugee Experience In The U.S.

8:12am June 11, 2017

The Supreme Court reviews President Trump's travel ban executive order this week. NPR takes a look at how the ban has impacted refugee resettlement in the United States.

Jaha Dukureh walks down a street in Serrekunda, the sprawling urban area where she grew up in Gambia.

A Promise To Her Newborn Daughter: No More Female Genital Mutilation

7:00am June 11, 2017

by Diane Cole

Jaha Dukureh is featured in the documentary "Jaha's Promise." She got Gambia to outlaw the practice. But could she convince her father?

At Least 3 U.S. Soldiers Killed In 'Insider Attack' In Afghanistan

5:54pm June 10, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

An Afghan soldier opened fire on his U.S. counterparts in Afghanistan on Saturday, killing three soldiers and wounding another. The "green-on-blue" violence is not the first to occur this year.

Former FBI Director James Comey takes his seat to testify at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Is Trump Guilty Of Obstruction Of Justice? Comey Laid Out The Case

1:46pm June 10, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The fired FBI director came loaded for bear at his congressional testimony and seemed to leave lots of bread crumbs for investigators, like a Justice Department special counsel, to pick up on.

Jelena Ostapenko celebrates a point during the French Open final in Paris on Saturday. The unseeded Latvian upset Simona Halep with a ferocious performance full of both winners and unforced errors.

Jelena Ostapenko Pulls A Thrilling Upset To Win The French Open

11:43am June 10, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The unseeded Latvian shocked Simona Halep on Saturday, winning her first major in dramatic fashion. Ostapenko overcame dozens of unforced errors on the strength of a number of stunning shots.

An airstrike rips through a suspected militant hideout in Marawi on Friday. The U.S. is now providing "technical assistance" in the fight to retake the city, according to a Philippine military spokesman.

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U.S. Backs Bid To Reclaim Marawi As 13 Philippine Marines Killed In Fighting

10:50am June 10, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The U.S. is now giving "technical assistance" to the country's military, according to a Philippine spokesman. The news comes amid heavy fighting to take back the city from ISIS-linked militants.