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Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins A Third Term Jun 04, 2024

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third win is rare, but is tempered by his party's loss of a parliamentary majority.
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La Presidenta: Mexico Elects Its First Woman to the Presidency Jun 03, 2024

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For the first time since their country became a republic more than two hundred years ago, Mexicans have elected a woman as president. And Ukraine's center for book publishing survives a punishing Russian bombardment.
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A Visit to the Gateway for Ukrainian Prisoners of War Freed from Russia May 31, 2024

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The Ukrainian border town of Krasnopillia, in the country's northeast, is near the only open checkpoint between Ukraine and Russia. When Ukrainians are freed from Russian captivity, or when the bodies of dead Ukrainian soldiers are returned, they usually come through the town. Our correspondent visited and found the returning countrymen are always welcomed by residents and the staff from the town's scrappy local newspaper.
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What Is Hamas' Capability and Strategy Now? May 30, 2024

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Nearly eight months ago, Israel reacted to the attacks of October 7th by invading Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv examines how close they are to achieving that goal but looking at Hamas' capability on three fronts: on the battlefield, in continuing to govern and controlling the narrative.
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Battle of Chinese and Taiwanese Chatbots and a Balloon Battle Between the Koreas May 29, 2024

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Taiwan has developed a large language model artificial intelligence chat bot to compete with a product from China because of fears regarding national security. And North Korea sends garbage-filled balloons over the border into South Korea, escalating a long-standing balloon battle between the Koreas.
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How Israel's Assault on Rafah is Unfolding May 28, 2024

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Israel has expanded its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This comes after an Israeli airstrike on Sunday near a displaced persons camp started a fire killing at least 45 people and injuring hundreds more. We hear details from our correspondent in Tel Aviv.
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Questions of Loyalty in Latvia May 27, 2024

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Russia's war in Ukraine is deepening divisions across Europe. One example is the Baltic nation of Latvia, formerly part of the Soviet Union. One third of those living in Latvia are Russian speaking and now some elderly residents, who may have lived there for decades, are being forced to prove their loyalty or leave.
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Iranians React President's Death; North Korean Propaganda Goes Viral May 24, 2024

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Iran laid the body of President Ebrahim Raisi to rest, after he died in a helicopter crash. Though thousands attended funeral ceremonies, we hear from Iranians who say he won't be remembered fondly.
And in South Korea, a propaganda video from North Korea is banned after it goes viral on TikTok.
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Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti May 23, 2024

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After a long decline of the government in Haiti, gangs have seized complete control. A multi-national force is being sent to Haiti to restore the government to power, but their success is not assured. We go to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to see the challenges this international mission will face.
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Taiwan's New Government, With an Eye Towards China May 22, 2024

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A new president in Taiwan was inaugurated this week. Lai Ching-te will now lead a Taiwan that is divided politically on many issues, including on how to confront China. We'll hear from our correspondent in Taipei and from some young Taiwanese preparing for mandatory military service.
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