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Soldiers carry coffins during funerals at a military cemetery in Yerevan, Armenia's capital, on March 2, 2021, for fighters killed during the war in Nagorno-Karabakh.

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The deadly clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh, explained

8:26am September 19, 2022

Hostilities began anew last week between the two countries in the deadliest spate of violence since 2020, though a cease-fire reached on Wednesday put a temporary stop to the bloodshed.

Anjelo Disons poses for a picture after speaking about his views on the recent events surrounding the queen's death and the monarchy at the Peckham Festival in London.

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Away from the mourning crowds, some Londoners say they hope the monarchy will change

8:00pm September 18, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform.

Groups of people camp outside Buckingham Palace in London.

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Fans are camping out ahead of the queen's funeral, braving the crowds and the chaos

6:55pm September 18, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Dozens of groups had set up tents, sleeping bags, folding chairs and pizza box towers along the blocked-off street where Queen Elizabeth II's casket will travel for the funeral procession.

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A recaptured Ukrainian town offers a window into life under Russian occupation

6:43pm September 18, 2022

by Jason Beaubien

Ukrainians are finding danger and destruction in their towns recently retaken from Russia's troops.

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A former national security official explores what could be next in the Ukraine war

5:38pm September 18, 2022

by Michel Martin

Following the recent success of Ukrainian forces, NPR's Michel Martin asks retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about what he thinks will happen next in Russia's war against Ukraine.

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A new surge in violence in the West Bank is worrying the Biden administration

5:38pm September 18, 2022

by Daniel Estrin

Israel has escalated military arrests and raids in the West Bank as a new cohort of Palestinian militants seems to be gaining strength. Scores of Palestinians have been killed.

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A woman makes her way through the strong wind and rain in Miyazaki, southern Japan, on Sunday.

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Thousands have been evacuated as a powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

12:38pm September 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts and halting ground and air transportation.

Mourners and members of the public lay flowers at the Queen's official floral tribute area in Green Park, London on Saturday.

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A London park blooms with flowers, stuffed animals and handwritten notes to the queen

12:19pm September 18, 2022

Green Park, near Buckingham Palace, has become completely flooded with tributes to the queen — and the people who are coming to see them.

Prince William, the prince of Wales; Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice; Lady Louise; Zara Tindall; Peter Phillips; Viscount James Severn; and Princess Eugenie are seen as all eight of the queen's grandchildren participate in a vigil Saturday in Westminster Hall.

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All of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren hold a silent vigil by her coffin

12:09pm September 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

Princes William and Harry, the sons of King Charles III, were joined by their cousins. William is now the prince of Wales — and heir to the throne.

Souvenir shops sell memorabilia of the late Queen Elizabeth II near Buckingham Palace in London.

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People are mourning Queen Elizabeth — and buying lots of commemorative merchandise

9:49am September 18, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Gift shops in London are selling souvenirs marking the queen's death, everything from shirts, mugs, posters and more with messages like "Gone but not forgotten" and "Forever in our hearts."