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Maximum Security Not Enough As Mexican Drug Lord Stages Second Escape

8:12pm July 13, 2015

by Carrie Kahn

One of Mexico's most notorious cartel leaders, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, escaped from prison this weekend — for a second time. A manhunt is underway after he fled his cell through a mile-long tunnel.

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A federal police Black Hawk helicopter flies over a house at the end of a tunnel through which drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman could have escaped from Mexico's Altiplano prison.

LISTEN: El Chapo's Second Escape, As Told Through Mexican 'Corridos'

6:59pm July 13, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Singers of the ballads have for decades detailed the lifestyle of drug dealers in Mexico, so it was no surprise that when the country's most notorious kingpin escaped, it was memorialized in song.

Tired Of Greek Reruns? Understandable, But A New Season Is Beginning

6:18pm July 13, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Greece, buried under debt, is begging for its third bailout. Europeans are willing to help, but only if Greece can prove that this time will be different. Investors are betting this time, it will be.

The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian and his wife, Yeganeh Salehi, during a news conference in Tehran, Iran, on Sept. 10, 2013. They were arrested in July 2014. Salehi has since been freed. Rezaian had his third court hearing Monday.

Iranian Court Holds Third Hearing In Case Of Jailed 'Post' Reporter

4:35pm July 13, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Jason Rezaian, who was arrested in July 2014, is accused of spying on Iran for the U.S. Today's hearing was inconclusive and no date has been set for a possible next hearing.

Pope Francis Apologizes For 'Grave Sins' Against Native People Of America

3:05pm July 13, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Nicole Winfield, an Associated Press reporter currently on tour with the Pope, about his apology for the church's crimes committed against the native people of America.

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Europe And Greece Far Apart As Bailout Talks Continue

2:49pm July 13, 2015

Leaders of the European Union continue their talks about bailing Greece out for a third time. NPR's Lynn Neary speaks to Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson about the proposals on the table.

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Mexican Drug Lord Escapes From Prison For The 2nd Time

2:39pm July 13, 2015

NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with correspondent John Burnett about the prison escape of Joaquín Guzmán, the Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo.

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"Monky" silk screens posters for some of Peru's top chicha bands.

Peruvians Love Their Chicha Street Art. City Officials ... Not So Much

2:22pm July 13, 2015

by Ina Yang

Walk down a street in Peru and you'll likely see an example of the glow-in-the-dark posters and murals. Lots of people love them. But the upper crust isn't always impressed.

How do you get people to talk about condoms? A man in a condom costume is one tactic used in Vietnam.

Vietnam Figures Out A New Way To Distribute Condoms

2:04pm July 13, 2015

by Esha Chhabra

The country has moved up from low-income status. So international handouts are winding down. And that presents some unexpected challenges.

Greeks React To Deal With Relief, Frustration

12:48pm July 13, 2015

by Joanna Kakissis

After a weekend spent glued to their televisions, average citizens still feel a lot of trepidation after Monday's announced deal. It's going to be hard to sell it to the Greek parliament and populace.

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