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U.S. Military Trainers Teach Afghan Troops To Wield Artillery

7:18am July 06, 2016

by Tom Bowman

A permanent academy is in the works to help Afghan troops improve their artillery and mortar skills. NPR visited a base where the Afghans are learning to wield what's called the "King of Battle."

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What It Means For Lithuania To Have Britain Leave The EU

5:22am July 06, 2016

Following Britain's decision to leave the European Union, Baltic states like Lithuania are feeling less secure. David Greene talks to Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius.

Borrowers Rejoice: A Treasury Benchmark Rate Fell To Record Low

8:07pm July 05, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

On Tuesday, interest rates fell again as investors around the world moved money into safe havens, such as U.S. Treasurys. The 10-year Treasury note yield closed below 1.4 percent for the first time.

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Brexit Vote Leads To Increased Anti-Immigrant Sentiment In The UK

6:38pm July 05, 2016

by Lauren Frayer

Unity events are being held across the United Kingdom, after a spike in reports of hate crimes and racism, following a vote to leave the European Union. It's a summer-long campaign to tackle intolerance tied to Brexit.

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The president of the commission of inquiry, former judge Georges Fenech (center left) and Socialist lawmaker Sebastien Pietrasanta (center right) look on during a press conference in Paris on Tuesday to present the conclusions of French inquiry into the t

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French Lawmakers Urge Changes To National Counterterrorism Efforts

6:37pm July 05, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

After terrorist attacks in France last year killed nearly 150 people, a commission investigated what authorities could have done differently. They are pushing for a U.S.-style counterterrorism agency.

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Some Scots Push For Independence After Brexit Vote

4:30pm July 05, 2016

by Frank Langfitt

The UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union has angered many Scots, who voted to remain. Scottish politicians and ordinary people are now talking about holding another independence referendum that would split the United Kingdom.

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Women In Venezuela Struggle To Cope Amid Economic Misery

4:30pm July 05, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

An emaciated mother breastfeeds her toddler past weaning time, for lack of food. Women bear the brunt of coping with the economic misery after a decade and a half of socialist rule.

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Historic Shifts In Public Opinion Made Election Firsts Possible In Taiwan

7:59am July 05, 2016

by Anthony Kuhn

In May, Taiwan inaugurated its first female president. It was also the first time that a political party founded on Taiwan won full control of the executive and legislative branches of government.

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Venezuela Is In Crisis. Its Economy Is In A Tailspin

7:59am July 05, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

The South American country is experiencing widespread shortages of food and medicine, along with rolling power blackouts. All of which have sparked rioting and large anti-government protests.

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Suicide Bombers Hit 3 Saudi Cities in 24 Hours

7:59am July 05, 2016

by Leila Fadel

The targets ranged from a U.S. consulate in Jeddah to the holy city of Medina and a mosque in Qatif. The violence came as many Saudis prepare to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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