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Tillerson Meets Modi In India

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in his first official visit to the region. He's hoping to strengthen ties between the U.S. and India.

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Africa

Opposition Leader Raila Odinga On Kenya's Election

We talk with Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who says he will sit out of a planned re-election on Thursday. Kenya's top court ordered a new election after overturning an earlier vote.

Opposition Leader Raila Odinga On Kenya's Election

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Asia

A Look At How China's Anti-Corruption Campaign Has Affected Ordinary Citizens

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Minxin Pei, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College, about how corruption permeates daily life in China and what impact Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign has had.

A Look At How China's Anti-Corruption Campaign Has Affected Ordinary Citizens

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What Motivates Chinese President Xi Jinping's Anti-Corruption Drive?

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What Motivates Chinese President Xi Jinping's Anti-Corruption Drive?

The push has led to the investigation and punishment of hundreds of thousands of officials — but observers disagree about his intentions. Is the aim to remove rivals or something else?

What Motivates Chinese President Xi Jinping's Anti-Corruption Drive?

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Asia

How China Is Making Moves To Be The Dominant Player In The Asian Pacific Region

As President Trump prepares for his trip to the Asian Pacific region next week, Defense Secretary James Mattis is already in the Philippines. He's contending with a rising China that believes its time has come to be the region's dominant power.

How China Is Making Moves To Be The Dominant Player In The Asian Pacific Region

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As ISIS Loses Territory, What Happens To Its Fighters Who Came From Other Countries?

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Seamus Hughes, deputy director of George Washington University's program on extremism, about whether ISIS fighters are returning to their home countries as feared, following losses in Iraq and Syria.

As ISIS Loses Territory, What Happens To Its Fighters Who Came From Other Countries?

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Iraq

Children Orphaned By Battle Against ISIS Remain Vulnerable Amid Conflict

The battle to force ISIS out of Mosul ended a few months ago, but the impact that ISIS — and the battle — had on that city's children will most likely last their lifetimes. Many children who lost one or both of their parents and are still dealing with displacement.

Children Orphaned By Battle Against ISIS Remain Vulnerable Amid Conflict

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Africa

In Kenya, Much Of The Election Chaos And Violence Stems From Tribal Divisions

Kenya's presidential elections have been marked by a murder, deadly protests and a historic Supreme Court decision. But the thing underlying all of the chaos and discord is tribalism.

In Kenya, Much Of The Election Chaos And Violence Stems From Tribal Divisions

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U.N. Rights Chief: Myanmar's Treatment Of Rohingya Includes 'Almost ISIS-Type Crimes'

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U.N. Rights Chief: Myanmar's Treatment Of Rohingya Includes 'Almost ISIS-Type Crimes'

The violence includes "some of the most awful crimes we have ever seen," including beheadings and cutting children's throats, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein tells NPR.

U.N. Rights Chief: Myanmar's Treatment Of Rohingya Includes 'Almost ISIS-Type Crimes'

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China's Xi Is Elevated To New Level, With Echoes Of Mao

Applause rained down for China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, as the Communist Party of China adopted his "thought." Xi (bottom center) was flanked by former presidents (from left) Hu Jintao and Jiang Zemin, along with Premier Li Keqiang. Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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China's Xi Is Elevated To New Level, With Echoes Of Mao

A new Community Party amendment sets President Xi Jinping's "thought" alongside Marxism-Leninism and "Mao Zedong Thought." State media say it'll help China avoid the "Tacitus Trap."

Africa

Basic Questions Remain Unanswered In Deadly Niger Ambush Probe

The Pentagon is investigating how four soldiers on a reconnaissance mission in Niger were ambushed. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Tom Bowman and retired Army Brigadier General Donald C. Bolduc.

Basic Questions Remain Unanswered In Deadly Niger Ambush Probe

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Putin Critic Says He's Afraid The Kremlin Would 'Wipe Me Out One Way Or Another'

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Putin Critic Says He's Afraid The Kremlin Would 'Wipe Me Out One Way Or Another'

Bill Browder, who has been trying to expose corruption in Russia, says he does not feel safe knowing the Kremlin has issued an international arrest warrant for him via Interpol.

Putin Critic Says He's Afraid The Kremlin Would 'Wipe Me Out One Way Or Another'

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Asia

Mattis Meets With Duterte Ahead Of Trump's Trip To Philippines

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is in the Philippines ahead of President Trump's visit there next month. Recently relations between the two countries have been strained.

Mattis Meets With Duterte Ahead Of Trump's Trip To Philippines

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After Visiting Afghanistan And Iraq, Tillerson Goes To Pakistan And India

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brought along six journalists this time — more than previous trips but about half of the press pool that covered former secretaries of state.

After Visiting Afghanistan And Iraq, Tillerson Goes To Pakistan And India

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Latin America

Judge Behind Brazil's Operation 'Car Wash' Cleans Up Corruption

The unassuming, 45-year-old Sergio Moro has jailed many of Brazil's rich and powerful, formerly presumed unimpeachable. Moro plays down accolades but some want him to run for president.

Judge Behind Brazil's Operation 'Car Wash' Cleans Up Corruption

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Politics

News Brief: Niger Firefight, Trump Has Lunch With GOP Senators

Many questions remain about the ambush in Niger that led to the deaths of four American soldiers. President Trump heads to the Capitol to sell his agenda during lunch with Republican senators.

News Brief: Niger Firefight, Trump Has Lunch With GOP Senators

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