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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks at a mosque in the capital Tehran on Tuesday. Iran manages a network of proxy groups throughout the Middle East that are battling U.S. and Israeli forces on multiple fronts.

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After striking throughout the Middle East, Iran's proxies now become the targets

6:55pm January 04, 2024

by Greg Myre

Iran supports militant groups that have been striking out at U.S. and Israeli forces. These factions are increasingly under attack themselves as fighting in the region spreads.

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Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. outlines consequences if Western funds end

6:06pm January 04, 2024

Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the latest development in the war with Russia.

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What it was like at the burial of senior Hamas official and fighters in Beirut

5:40pm January 04, 2024

by Jane Arraf

In Beirut, thousands attend the funeral of the top Hamas official, assassinated in what some claim was an Israeli drone strike.

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How Nicaragua is weaponizing immigration to the U.S.

4:13pm January 04, 2024

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Inter-American Dialogue's Manuel Orozco about whether Nicaragua's president has weaponized immigration regulations to dig at the Biden Administration and sanctions.

People gather at the site of an explosion in the city of Kerman, about 510 miles southeast of the capital Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday. Two bombs exploded at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said.

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Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombings that killed dozens in Iran

12:55pm January 04, 2024

by The Associated Press

The bombings, which killed at least 84, targeted a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike. Wednesday's event was the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades.

Global wishes for 2024: Pay for family leave. Empower Black men. Respect rural voices

12:25pm January 04, 2024

by NPR Staff

We asked leaders in global health and development to share their wishes for the new year. Here's what they hope will happen in the year ahead. And readers, we'd like to hear from you.

Luke Littler of England throws his dart during the final match against Luke Humphries of England at the World Darts Championship, in London, Wednesday.

A teenage British darts phenom astounds as runner-up in the world championship

10:14am January 04, 2024

by Willem Marx

Luke "The Nuke" Littler began the World Darts Championship ranked 164th in the world. The 16-year-old blazed through each match, finally losing to the world's No. 1-ranked player, Luke Humphries.

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Israeli soldiers overlooking Gaza City on Monday.

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Israeli troops have withdrawn from some parts of Gaza City, a city official says

9:44am January 04, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

Gaza City was the focus of fighting when Israel's ground invasion of the territory began in October. Now, much of the territory's largest city is in ruins and the fighting has shifted to the south.

British teenager's surprise World Darts Championship run ends in defeat

9:40am January 04, 2024

by Willem Marx

A 16-year-old captured the imagination of the British public after advancing all the way to the World Darts Championship final.

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Protesters took over the streets in West Bank after the killing of Hamas official

6:09pm January 03, 2024

by Carrie Kahn

Palestinians condemned the killing of Hamas second in command in Lebanon Tuesday night. Hundreds took to the streets and shut down stores in the West Bank in protest.

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