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The U.S.-Philippine Relationship Under Trump

6:37am September 29, 2017

The United States and the Philippines are allies. But in the last year their relationship has been tested. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philippine foreign minister Alan Peter Cayetano.

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Fear Of Bridge Collapse Triggers Stampede In India

5:47am September 29, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

More than 20 people were killed during Friday morning's rush in Mumbai, India. A stampede broke out on a crowded pedestrian bridge that connects two railway stations.

News Brief: Price's Flights, NFL Protests, Catalan Referendum

5:05am September 29, 2017

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price says he will pay back part of the cost of his charter flights. Also, more NFL players may protest Trump's national anthem comments.

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, purportedly seen here in video posted in 2014, had not been heard publicly for nearly a year — until Thursday, when ISIS released a possible audio recording of Baghdadi.

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ISIS Releases Audio Of Leader's Purported Speech, Suggesting He Still Lives

5:14pm September 28, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The speech said to be by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi rallies supporters while ISIS has steadily lost its territorial claims. It's the first such audio released since November last year.

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Kurds In Iraq Face Retaliation After Independence Vote

4:54pm September 28, 2017

Chaos around expected airport closures was the first sign of the strong reaction and backlash Iraqi Kurds are facing after they voted this week to split-off from Iraq.

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As The Clock Approaches Midnight, Jerusalem Whirrs With Prayer

4:54pm September 28, 2017

by Daniel Estrin

In Jerusalem, devout Jews recite special all-night prayers ahead of Yom Kippur. And non-religious Israelis flock to the city on guided tours to get a taste of the experience.

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Quick Building Demolitions Raise Questions In Mexico

4:54pm September 28, 2017

by James Fredrick

While safety concerns may have led to some of the quick demolitions, some residents fear developers and city officials are trying to destroy evidence of shoddy building and lax government oversight.

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In Germany, Far-Right Party Received Large Support From Formerly Communist East

4:54pm September 28, 2017

by Esme Nicholson

Support for the far-right in last Sunday's German election came largely from those in what was formerly East Germany — a sign that the country has still not overcome its Cold War division.

Many Muslim Travelers Are Anxious After Latest Travel Restrictions

4:54pm September 28, 2017

by Leila Fadel

The White House's latest travel ban revision was meant to calm concerns over anti-Muslim bias. But for nearly two decades, traveling while Muslim has ranged from uncomfortable to frightening for many.

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Sevan Nisanyan was convicted and jailed for violating zoning laws in Sirince, his home village in western Turkey.

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'Turkey Has Turned Into A Veritable Madhouse,' Says Intellectual Who Escaped Jail

1:17pm September 28, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

Turkish linguist Sevan Nisanyan was jailed for breaking zoning laws. His supporters say he was punished for his writings. He escaped and fled to Greece. "I feel relieved and liberated," he tells NPR.