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Protesters In Moscow Demand Explanation For Health Care Cuts

At least 5,000 Russians marched on a frosty Sunday afternoon in Moscow to protest plans to lay off thousands of doctors and close hospitals against the backdrop of a flagging economy. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption

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Europe

Protesters In Moscow Demand Explanation For Health Care Cuts

Several thousand demonstrators marched on Sunday to protest the government's plan to eliminate jobs for up to 10,000 doctors and close 28 of Moscow's hospitals due to budget cuts.

Protesters In Moscow Demand Explanation For Health Care Cuts

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Uruguay Tries To Tame A 'Monster' Called Cannabis

Outgoing Uruguay President Jose Mujica's face illustrates a T-shirt supporting his new law legalizing marijuana. Uruguay's citizens are voting for Mujica's replacement on Sunday, and the expected winner is a candidate from his party. Matilde Campodonico/AP hide caption

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Uruguay Tries To Tame A 'Monster' Called Cannabis

Uruguay's audacious new law not only legalizes pot but also mandates that the government grow and distribute it. Some say the government has pinched more than it can roll.

Uruguay Tries To Tame A 'Monster' Called Cannabis

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Europe

Shetland Oil Money Can't Unravel Islanders' Knitting Lifestyle

The Shetland Islands have a knitting tradition that goes back centuries. The islanders' style persists, despite their modern wealth. This story originally aired July 2 on All Things Considered.

Shetland Oil Money Can't Unravel Islanders' Knitting Lifestyle

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Africa

In Liberia, Ebola Shifts From Cities To Villages

Liberia has been a death zone for those exposed to the Ebola virus. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with correspondent Kelly McEvers about what she saw on the ground, and what she will find hard to forget.

In Liberia, Ebola Shifts From Cities To Villages

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Europe

Syrian Refugees Find Little Comfort In Greece

Many Syrians fleeing war hope to get to northern Europe. An increasingly popular route is across the Mediterranean to Greece. Those who make it safely often face dire conditions when they arrive.

Syrian Refugees Find Little Comfort In Greece

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Middle East

In Dubai, Shoppers Hit The Malls For 'White Friday'

Many in the international city of Dubai celebrated Thanksgiving and then went shopping. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to correspondent Deborah Amos about the new tradition in the city of shopping malls.

In Dubai, Shoppers Hit The Malls For 'White Friday'

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Asia

Workers Brave Militant Attacks To Vaccinate For Polio

Those who vaccinate children in Pakistan risk their lives. Correspondent Philip Reeves tells NPR's Rachel Martin that the Taliban is gunning down health workers, who are suspected of being spies.

Workers Brave Militant Attacks To Vaccinate For Polio

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With Shopping, Holy Sites, Najaf Offers Respite From Iraq's Violence

An Iranian national shops at a popular market in the holy Iraqi Shiite city of Najaf. Recently, the city — where millions of international pilgrims visit every year — has been spared the worst of Iraq's violence. Haidar Hamdani/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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With Shopping, Holy Sites, Najaf Offers Respite From Iraq's Violence

When you think of Iraq, you may picture a desert battlefield. But life is not like that everywhere. The southern Shiite heartland of Najaf is full of religious pilgrims and bustling business.

With Shopping, Holy Sites, Najaf Offers Respite From Iraq's Violence

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Saturday

Africa

Egyptian Court Drops Charges Left Against Hosni Mubarak

On Saturday, a judge dismissed the charges against the former Egyptian President, who had been accused of being complicit in the murder of demonstrators during the uprising that led to his ousting.

Egyptian Court Drops Charges Left Against Hosni Mubarak

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13,000 Modern Slaves Working In U.K., London Says

Police help a potential victim of trafficking as they raid a brothel in west London in 2011. Note: the victim's face is obscured to protect her identity. Lewis Whyld/PA Photos/Landov hide caption

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13,000 Modern Slaves Working In U.K., London Says

The Home Office says a re-analysis of its statistics shows more trafficked individuals — including women and children forced into prostitution — than previously thought.