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In Germany, A Syrian Refugee Is Reunited With His Family

Syrian refugee Monzer Omar, 34, was recently reunited with his family in Germany. Wife Walaa Ahmed, 26, holds 14-month-old Lossin. Omar holds Lamar (left), age 4, and Lojain, 2. Esme Nicholson/NPR hide caption

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In Germany, A Syrian Refugee Is Reunited With His Family

Syrian refugee Monzer Omar, who first spoke with NPR in 2015, has been living in Germany awaiting his wife and young children. After a 10-hour trek out of Syria, they were able to join him in January.

In Germany, A Syrian Refugee Is Reunited With His Family

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The Americas

In Venezuela, Supreme Court Takes Over Congress

Venezuela's Supreme Court seized power from the opposition-led legislature on Thursday. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Amherst professor Javier Corrales.

In Venezuela, Supreme Court Takes Over Congress

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Defense Secretary Expresses Concern Over Russian Support For Taliban

Russia has begun supporting the Taliban in Afghanistan against U.S. forces and the government in Kabul. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned in London that the U.S. is "concerned" about this support, first revealed earlier this year, as it weighs the next phase of its approach to the longest-running war in American history.

Defense Secretary Expresses Concern Over Russian Support For Taliban

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In West Mosul, American Medical Volunteers Try To Save Lives Near Frontlines

A New York-based group of medics is working near the frontlines in Mosul, giving emergency care to Iraqi troops fighting ISIS.

In West Mosul, American Medical Volunteers Try To Save Lives Near Frontlines

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This Week In Race: A Spicer Dust-Up, Muslim Latinas Speak Out, Blue Men See Red

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill on Jan. 31. Waters called for an investigation into Trump administration ties to Russia. Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images hide caption

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This Week In Race: A Spicer Dust-Up, Muslim Latinas Speak Out, Blue Men See Red

Busy week per always: resistance to deportations, black women get spicy with the White House press secretary, and Muslim Latinas. Yeah, really.

Malaysia Sends Men Questioned In Murder Back To North Korea, Along With Kim's Body

A van believed to be carrying the body of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, leaves the forensics wing of a hospital in Kuala Lumpur Thursday. Malaysia released the body along with men who had been questioned over Kim's death. AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Malaysia Sends Men Questioned In Murder Back To North Korea, Along With Kim's Body

Malaysian diplomats were also allowed to leave North Korea, in a swap that seemingly ends the standoff over the murder of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother.

The Americas

Venezuela In Political Crisis After Supreme Court Takes Over Legislature

Venezuela's Supreme Court has taken over the legislature in what opposition leaders say is President Maduro establishing a dictatorship. David Greene talks with Hannah Dreier of The Associated Press.

Venezuela In Political Crisis After Supreme Court Takes Over Legislature

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Devastated Neighborhoods Left Behind As ISIS Is Forced From Mosul

As the fight to push ISIS out of Mosul grinds on, civilians stream out of liberated areas that are unlivable, and Iraqi forces "clear" areas of holdouts and fire mortars at remaining ISIS areas.

Devastated Neighborhoods Left Behind As ISIS Is Forced From Mosul

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In Turkey, Kurdish Singers Keep Traditional Music Alive

As Mistefa Bedevi sings, 1-year-old Mirhat mimics performance poses, holding his hand over his ear. Gokce Saracoglu for NPR hide caption

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Parallels

In Turkey, Kurdish Singers Keep Traditional Music Alive

For centuries, dengbej songs served as news bulletin, history lesson and evening's entertainment all in one. Master singers continue to perform. But efforts to preserve Kurdish culture have suffered.

In Turkey, Kurdish Singers Keep Traditional Music Alive

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In Serbia's Election, The Comedian Is A Serious Contender

Presidential candidate Luka Maksimovic, known as Beli, a 25-year-old satirist, campaigns in the Serbian town of Mladenovac on March 21. Andrej Isakovic/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

In Serbia's Election, The Comedian Is A Serious Contender

Luka Maksimovic has made wild promises and offered cash for votes. "Life must be really bad for us if we are voting for a young comedian running for president under a fake persona," says a supporter.

In Serbia's Election, The Comedian Is A Serious Contender

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Thursday

Venezuelan Political Crisis Grows After High Court Dissolves Congress

Venezuelan National Assembly President Julio Borges rips up a Supreme Court ruling allowing magistrates to take over congressional duties, during a news conference at the National Assembly in Caracas on Thursday. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Venezuelan Political Crisis Grows After High Court Dissolves Congress

The move is widely seen as bid by President Nicolas Maduro to consolidate his power in the face of a multi-layered crisis.