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British Baby On Life Support Sparks International Debate

7:23am July 11, 2017

by Rachel Martin

A terminally ill baby in London has captured the attention of the Vatican, U.S. lawmakers, even President Trump. Mary Dejevsky of the Independent explains how courts will decide the fate of Charlie Gard.

Activists of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, a Hindu right-wing organization, shout slogans against China during a protest in New Delhi on July 4. They were protesting China's decision to suspend a Hindu pilgrimage to a site in Tibet following tensions between In

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In A Remote Himalayan Corner, Tensions Rise Between India And China

6:17pm July 10, 2017

by Julie McCarthy

The area in dispute is a plateau where three countries — Bhutan, India, and China — converge. India and China have a complicated history of boundary disputes and fought a 1962 war near this stretch.

A bottle of Bulleit Bourbon is displayed at an awards ceremony in February in Santa Monica, Calif. American distillers say they are concerned about potential EU tariffs against bourbon, if the U.S. imposes a tariff on steel.

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U.S. Distillers Brace For Possible EU Backlash Against Bourbon

5:20pm July 10, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The Financial Times reports that, if President Trump decides to limit U.S. steel imports, EU officials might retaliate against whiskey. EU member nations buy more than half of U.S. bourbon exports.

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Iraqi Forces Retake City Of Mosul From ISIS Fighters

4:36pm July 10, 2017

Iraqi security forces, backed by a U.S.-led coalition, have finally declared victory against ISIS in Mosul, even though there are still ISIS fighters in the city. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Sally Becker, founding chair of Road to Peace, about rescuing women and children from Mosul.

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International Investigators Targeted By Spyware Sold To Mexican Government

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

The Mexican government has been accused of using high-tech software to spy on members of an international commission investigating a mass murder in the country.

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Devastation Overshadows Celebration As Iraqi Forces Liberate Mosul

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Jane Arraf

The Iraqi government has declared the city of Mosul liberated after nine months of heavy fighting against ISIS. High casualties and destruction have overshadowed the celebration.

Tennis Stars Return To The Grass Court For Wimbledon's Fortnight

4:36pm July 10, 2017

Wimbledon knows how to keep tennis fans on the edge of their seats. The fourth round of the tournament was played Monday. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about what's next.

American Cruise Companies Stand To Benefit From U.S. Changes To Cuba Policy

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Greg Allen

U.S. cruise operators are among those who stand to benefit from President Trump's changes to the Obama administration's Cuba travel policies. The new rules don't affect cruises, and may help them by requiring most Americans to travel there in groups.

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Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu throws flowers to supporters on Sunday during a massive rally in Istanbul concluding a 280-mile march from Ankara.

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Turkey Detains 42 Academics Allegedly Linked To U.S.-Based Cleric

4:26pm July 10, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Police made the arrests in early-morning raids. Authorities said some of the suspects used a messaging app called ByLock, which the government believes is used by followers of Fethullah Gulen.

Margaret Joseph sells grasshoppers to Ado Garba at her stall in the Maiduguri market.

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So What Does A Deep-Fried Grasshopper Taste Like?

3:35pm July 10, 2017

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

As it turns out, not too bad. That's what our correspondent found in northeastern Nigeria. Maybe the secret is the hot pepper sauce!

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