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The Chichu Art Museum, designed by celebrated Japanese architect Tadao Anda, is built mostly underground. Open courtyards and skylights bring in natural light. The island is internationally known for its works of modern art and architecture.

How Art Transformed A Remote Japanese Island

9:00am August 27, 2016

by Ina Jaffe

The population of Naoshima has fallen to 3,000. But this year, its art will attract 800,000 tourists from around the world. "The level of our sophistication has gone up considerably," says a resident.

People at leisure watch boats taking part in the sixth race of the Skutsjesilen competition, a traditional boat race of sailing yachts from several Frisian cities, in Elahuizen, on August 5.

#NPRreads: Take A Leisurely Trip Through These Four Stories This Weekend

8:54am August 27, 2016

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.

Germany Is Latest Country To Propose Burqa Ban

8:50am August 27, 2016

France, Bulgaria, Belgium and the Netherlands all have different kinds of bans on wearing burqas in public. NPR's Scott Simon talks to German journalist Janek Schmidt about the proposal.

Revisiting The Syrian Playbook After Obama

8:50am August 27, 2016

The Obama administration has kept its distance from the crisis in Syria. Journalist Thanassis Cambanis tells NPR's Scott Simon that it would be in our own interests to escalate military involvement.

National Day Of Mourning Commences In Italy After Earthquake

8:44am August 27, 2016

Funerals are being held today for some of the more than 260 killed in the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that shook central Italy reducing many villages to rubble. Relief efforts are underway.

Now Hiring: UK's First 'Night Czar' To Boost London Nightlife

8:42am August 27, 2016

London is hiring a "Night Czar" to bring back its nightlife after a string of music venues closed in the last few years.

A screenshot from the video of the incident posted by Toronto Pig Save, which shows Anita Krajnc giving water to pigs bound for the slaughterhouse.

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Animal Rights Activist On Trial In Canada For Giving Water To Pigs

8:38pm August 26, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Anita Krajnc is facing charges of criminal mischief because she gave water to pigs bound for the slaughterhouse. If convicted, she could be sentenced to six months in jail or a $5,000 fine.

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After 4 Years Of Siege, Civilians And Rebels Evacuate Syria's Daraya

6:52pm August 26, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Rebels agreed to hand over control of the city to the government in exchange for safe passage. This ends the years-long standoff in one of Syria's most desperate places.

Burkini bans in France have sparked international outrage. In London, people recently held a "Wear what you want beach party" outside France's embassy.

Top French Court Suspends Riviera Town's Burkini Ban

6:02pm August 26, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

France's Council of State said the town of Villeneuve-Loubet breached several "fundamental freedoms" by forbidding the swimwear on its beaches. Some 30 towns have instituted such bans this summer.

Mosquitoes hover around South Korea's bronze medalist Ki Bo Bae during the medal ceremony for archery, held on Aug. 11 at the Rio Games.

Guess How Many Zika Cases Showed Up At The Olympics?

5:08pm August 26, 2016

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Before the games, computer scientists weren't worried about the spread of Zika. But some public health experts were. What does the data show?