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Literature Nobel In Doubt Amid Claims Swedish Princess Was Sexually Harassed

Protesters gathered earlier this month outside Stockholm's Old Stock Exchange building, where the Swedish Academy meets. Demonstrators showed support for resigned Permanent Secretary Sara Danius by wearing her hallmark tied blouse. Fredrik Persson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Literature Nobel In Doubt Amid Claims Swedish Princess Was Sexually Harassed

The Swedish Academy was already reeling from sexual assault allegations against a man close to the group, which has been weighing whether to postpone this year's prize. Now, new claims have surfaced.

North Korea Agrees To Sync Time With South Korea, As Symbolic Move To Unify Nations

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North Korea Agrees To Sync Time With South Korea, As Symbolic Move To Unify Nations

North Korea's Kim Jong Un reportedly felt a "painful wrench" at the Korean summit when he looked at clocks, for Seoul and Pyongyang, set to different time zones. The time change is set to occur May 5.

Europe

How Germany Is Approaching Potential U.S. Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum

The White House faces a Monday night deadline to decide if it will extend exemptions or impose tariffs on aluminum and steel for a number of U.S. allies, including the European Union. Elmar Brok, a member of the European Parliament from Germany, talks to NPR's Audie Cornish about the EU's options.

How Germany Is Approaching Potential U.S. Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum

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Middle East

Businesswoman Lubna Olayan On How She Shattered The Stereotype Of Saudi Women

One of the most influential business women in the world is from what might seem like an unlikely place — Saudi Arabia. She sat down for a rare interview to discuss what she's done to get more Saudi women into the work force.

Businesswoman Lubna Olayan On How She Shattered The Stereotype Of Saudi Women

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Asia

Former Intelligence Analyst Weighs In On North Korea's Promise To Shut Down Nuclear Site

North Korea has agreed to shut down its main nuclear test site called Punggye-ri. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Patrick McEachern, a former intelligence analyst for the State Department.

Former Intelligence Analyst Weighs In On North Korea's Promise To Shut Down Nuclear Site

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Europe

Looking Back At The U.S. Intervention In Russia 100 Years Ago

Thousands of U.S. troops arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, 100 years ago hoping to influence the course of the civil war that raged in the country after the Bolshevik Revolution.

Looking Back At The U.S. Intervention In Russia 100 Years Ago

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Politics

Trump Says He's Optimistic About Nuclear Deal With North Korea While Criticizing Iran's

President Trump talked up the potential of a nuclear deal with North Korea even as he trashed the current nuclear deal with Iran. He spoke at a news conference Monday with Nigeria's president.

Trump Says He's Optimistic About Nuclear Deal With North Korea While Criticizing Iran's

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As Iraq Tries To Deal With Remnants Of ISIS, Wives Of Fighters Sentenced To Life In Prison

An Iraqi court this weekend sentenced more than a dozen women — some with their children in hand — to life in prison because they were married to ISIS fighters. Many of the women are foreigners from Russia.

As Iraq Tries To Deal With Remnants Of ISIS, Wives Of Fighters Sentenced To Life In Prison

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Middle East

Israel's Prime Minister Levies New Accusations Against Iran On Nuclear Weapons

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution on the latest on the Iran Nuclear deal following comments from Israel's Prime Minister that the deal was "based on lies."

Israel's Prime Minister Levies New Accusations Against Iran On Nuclear Weapons

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Why Are Gas Prices Up? These Frenemies Get Some Of The Blame

Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo during a welcoming ceremony at the Kremlin in October 2017. Last year, Saudi Arabia and Russia were the world's second- and third-largest oil producers, respectively. Alexei Nikolsky/AP hide caption

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Business

Why Are Gas Prices Up? These Frenemies Get Some Of The Blame

Russia and Saudi Arabia have been longtime adversaries over geopolitics and military operations in the Middle East. Now, they've formed a surprising bond that is helping boost oil and gasoline prices.