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Did Netanyahu's Capitol Hill Speech Affect Nuclear Talks In Switzerland?

9:09am March 04, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

As the Israeli prime minister attacked a nuclear deal with Iran in a speech ti Congress, Secretary of State Kerry sat with his Iranian counterpart in Switzerland, trying to reach a framework deal.

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Without Apprenticeships, Migrant Germans Lack Career Opportunties

7:52am March 04, 2015

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Germany is home to about 4 million Muslims, many of them born there. But they are often not embraced by society. A study found Germans with immigrant roots are often passed over for apprenticeships.

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How Jewish Should Israel Be? 2 Israelis Voters Have Answers

7:52am March 04, 2015

by Emily Harris

Israeli voters go to the polls in two weeks. One issue that prompted the government's fall in December was an impassioned debate over exactly how Jewish this democratic country should be.

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Researchers Explain Why Indian Cuisine Is Exquisite

7:52am March 04, 2015

An epic study of recipes was conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology. It says Indian dishes contain a little bit of everything — especially of unlike flavors.

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2 Stories Of Law And Order

7:52am March 04, 2015

In Farmington, N.H., cops cruise the streets looking for good behavior. When they see it, they hand out restaurant coupons. And in Finland, fines are based on income — some can really add up.

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A streetside vendor stands on the pavement next to her cow as it rains in Mumbai, India.

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Indian State Bans The Slaughter, Sale And Consumption Of Beef

7:13pm March 03, 2015

by Jackie Northam

Anyone found breaking the new law in Maharashtra state could face up to five years in prison.

Iraqi security forces and Shiite fighters fire artillery during clashes with ISIS militants in Salahuddin province. The push to retake Tikrit is being aided by Iran, which is providing rockets and other support to Iraq.

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With Iran's Help, Iraqi Force Pushes Toward ISIS-Held Tikrit

6:31pm March 03, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A local source says that Iran, which has already been aiding Iraq with artillery and intelligence support, has sent fighters to help take the city of Tikrit.

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Netanyahu Urges U.S. To Hold Out For Better Nuclear Deal With Iran

6:25pm March 03, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

In a controversial address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Obama administration's negotiations on limiting the Iranian nuclear program.

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Life Still Uncomfortable For Many Of France's Jews

6:25pm March 03, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Roger Cukierman, president of the Council of French Jewish Institutions. They discuss the climate in France following last month's attack on a kosher supermarket in Paris, and an appeal by Israel's prime minister for French Jews to emigrate to Israel.

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Debate About French Muslim Identity Plays Out In Hip-Hop

6:25pm March 03, 2015

As part of our stories about Muslims in Western Europe, commentator Hisham Aidi, author of the book Rebel Music, talks about how music factors into the cultural differences between French Muslims.

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