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Jerusalem’s Armenian community says it’s facing an existential threat
Armenian Christians in the Old City of Jerusalem say their community is facing an unprecedented threat. It stems from an ongoing legal dispute over a real estate deal signed three years ago. But this ...
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In Ukraine, 1 front-line soldier’s lament: ‘The job has to be done’
Russian troops in eastern Ukraine are capturing more territory, after launching what one Ukrainian commander calls “one of the war’s most powerful” offensives yet. Host Carolyn Beeler checks in with ...
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Western officials link incendiary devices to DHL mail in Russia
DHL’s logistics hub in Leipzig, Germany, is sophisticated and enormous. So, when parcels in the facility started catching fire, at first, it was confounding and concerning. But it wasn’t long before ...
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Morocco’s diplomatic ties with Israel are under attack at home
Morocco recognized the Israeli state in 2020. In exchange, Israel recognized Moroccan authority over the disputed Western Sahara. It was a win-win, until Oct. 7, 2023. Since the Hamas attacks and the ...
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Climate-friendly grain might be just right for craft beer
The Central Asian grain, kernza, was brought to the US in the 1930s as feed for livestock. It’s recently been found that its deep root system makes it a sustainable crop that’s good for the ...
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In the Philippines, a push to legalize divorce
Only two places in the world do not allow divorce. One is the Vatican. The other is the Philippines. Much of the island nation’s population is staunchly Catholic. Filipino priests and bishops preach ...
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STFS: Identical twins find common ground in Africa
Andy Davis from New Hampshire is an identical twin. He and his brother are very different in almost every way. But they do share one common view — that is their hope for the planet. Davis remembers a ...
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Sydney Marathon earns ‘major’ title
Running a marathon is a big deal no matter where you do it. But running the Abbott World Marathon Majors — Berlin, London, Tokyo, Boston, New York and, as of this week, Sydney — comes with additional ...
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New York’s Met Opera debuts ‘Ainadamar’ about Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca and his muse
A new production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera sounds and looks different from anything presented at the venerable opera ...
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New York’s Met Opera debuts ‘Ainadamar’ about Federico Garcia Lorca
A new production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera sounds and looks different from anything presented at the venerable opera house before, featuring flamenco rhythms and dance. “Ainadamar” is an opera ...
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Record number of refugees in Maine reflects nationwide trend
Maine resettled close to 700 people in the past year through the federal refugee admissions program. That’s the highest number on record going back over a decade. The increasing numbers reflect a more ...