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'He Broke Boundaries With His Mind': Public Pays Tribute At Stephen Hawking's Funeral

Flowers and a note honor the renowned theoretical physicist near the university church of St. Mary the Great in Cambridge, where a private funeral service was held Saturday. Joanna Kakissis/NPR hide caption

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'He Broke Boundaries With His Mind': Public Pays Tribute At Stephen Hawking's Funeral

About 500 guests honored the physicist at Saturday's private service in Cambridge, his intellectual home for half a century. The procession was met by admirers who lined the streets to share memories.

Gaza Border Violence Subsides As Palestinians Mourn

At least 16 Palestinians were killed and more than 1,000 injured in Gaza on Friday. It was the single deadliest day in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 2014.

Gaza Border Violence Subsides As Palestinians Mourn

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Israel, Palestinians Debate Use Of Force Over Deadly Friday Demonstrations

A Palestinian hurls stones at Israeli troops during clashes at the Gaza-Israel border at a protest demanding the right to return to their homeland, in the southern Gaza Strip. Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters hide caption

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Israel, Palestinians Debate Use Of Force Over Deadly Friday Demonstrations

The Palestinian Health Ministry said 758 Palestinians were hit by live Israeli fire. Israeli military spokesman Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis said claims of hundreds of injuries was a "complete lie."

100 Iranians Remain Stranded In Austria Awaiting Asylum In The U.S.

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100 Iranians Remain Stranded In Austria Awaiting Asylum In The U.S.

The U.S. acceptance rate of Iranian Christians and other religious minority refugees has gone from nearly 100 percent to zero, leaving many stuck in transit.

100 Iranians Remain Stranded In Austria Awaiting Asylum In The U.S.

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More Diplomats Expelled In Russia And U.S.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Washington Post reporter John Hudson about White House discussions surrounding President Trump's decision to expel Russian diplomats from the United States.

More Diplomats Expelled In Russia And U.S.

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Europe

Questions Raised Over Anti-Semitism In U.K.'s Labour Party

Scott Simon speaks to Jonathan Arkush, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, about the recent controversy over accusations of anti-Semitism in the U.K.'s Labour party.

Questions Raised Over Anti-Semitism In U.K.'s Labour Party

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Friday

Middle East

As Syrian War Continues, Only 1 Rebel Group Remains In Eastern Ghouta

It's been a dramatic, pivotal week in the Syrian war. Just one rebel group is left in Eastern Ghouta, a suburb of Damascus. Some have fled their homes while others say they haven't given up yet.

As Syrian War Continues, Only 1 Rebel Group Remains In Eastern Ghouta

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Middle East

16 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds More Wounded In Violence Near Gaza Border

Several Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured by Israeli forces in protests near the border fence between Gaza and Israel. The region awaits to see if the violence will spiral.

16 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds More Wounded In Violence Near Gaza Border

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In Denmark's Plan To Rid Country Of 'Ghettos,' Some Immigrants Hear 'Go Home'

A woman walks in Skovparken, an officially designated "ghetto" in the Danish city of Kolding. Sidsel Overgaard for NPR hide caption

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In Denmark's Plan To Rid Country Of 'Ghettos,' Some Immigrants Hear 'Go Home'

Officially designated as "ghettos," 25 areas with a high percentage of immigrant residents will be abolished. The government's goal is integration. "What they mean is 'go home,'" one immigrant says.

In Denmark's Plan To Rid Country Of 'Ghettos,' Some Immigrants Hear 'Go Home'

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Putin Fends Off Fire And Fury, At Home And Abroad

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting with Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova and Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, in Moscow on March 28. Mikhail Klimentyev/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Putin Fends Off Fire And Fury, At Home And Abroad

Russia's government has used the Siberian mall fire and diplomatic expulsions to help portray Putin is the only man who can protect and lead Russia through tough times.

Putin Fends Off Fire And Fury, At Home And Abroad

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