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Npr: Nigeria Kidnappings Stir Tensions, Raise Questions
A 12 minute audio story that examines the kidnappings of foreign oil workers for ransom in the Niger river delta region. Includes links to related stories.
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Npr: Former President of Liberia Taylor Boycotts Hague
A four minute audio story examining Charles Taylor's refusal to attend his trial on war crimes charges. Includes audio from the actual proceedings.
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Npr: Fidel Castro From Rebel to El Presidente
This site built around a timeline, provides a wealth of information on the life of Fidel Castro covering the years 1925 - 2006. Also provides audio links to Castro speeches and related topics.
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Npr: The State of Kosovo
A May 2007 examination of the UN proposal to grant Kosovo independence. It also provides background and the positions of the international community using a straightforward question and answer format.
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Npr: Tracing the Path of u.s. Iran Relations
A three minute audio analysis examining the turbulent relationship between the U.S. and Iran by the highly esteemed veteran journalist, Daniel Schorr. (23 July 2007)
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Npr: Violence Plagued Haiti Sees More Peaceful Days
An August 2007 examination of the decrease in violence in the Westren Hemisphere's poorest nation. Provides links to related subjects.
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Npr: Eu, Libya Reach Deal to Free Imprisoned Medics
A July 2007 examination of the agreement leading to freedom for six health care workers held by Libya since 1999 and condemned to death.
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Npr: Northern Ireland Offers Hope for Conflict Resolution
An August 2007 commentary that looks at the end of the 36 year conflict in Northern Ireland as offering hope to a world increasingly racked by terrorism and insurgencies. Also provides audio and links to related topics.
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Npr: Islamic Radicalism Spreading in Balkans
A June 2007 four minute audio report on the growth of radical Islam in the Balkans and its perceived threat.
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Npr: Standoff Over, What's Next for Iran and the West
An April 2007 analysis of Iranian-Western relations and the future. [4:00 audio only] Also provides links to related stories.
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Npr: Russia Turnsoff an Oil Pipeline to Europe
A January 2007 report on the price dispute between Russia and members of the European Union and the unannounced shutdown of an important oil pipeline to Europe. Also provides links to related stories.
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Npr: Method or Madness? Jury Decides Hamlet's Fate
Listen to an audio report of a mock trial staged in 2007 to assess whether Hamlet should be acquitted of Polonius's murder by reason of insanity.
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Npr: Christmas in China
Listen to this radio report that describes how Christmas has become a popular commercial celebration in China.
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Npr: Hostages Rescued in Columbia After Long Captivity
NPR offers details of the rescue of fifteen hostages held in captivity for years in Colombia in this audio presentation. One of them, held since 2001, was a former Colombian presidential candidate. [7mins, 19 secs]
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Npr: Hezbollah's Role in Lebanon's New Government
National Public Radio presents an audio presentation on Hezbollah's role in the ever changing Lebanese government. The audio presentation is accompanied by a similar article and a transcript. Links to related stories are available. [4:37]
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Npr: Lebanese Celebrate Return of Five Prisoners
NPR provides an article discussing Lebanon's swap of five prisoners with Israel in July 2008. Includes a timeline of Israeli-Lebanese involvement, a list of other prisoner exchanges, and an audio presentation of the prisoner exchange...
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Npr: A Reading of the Gettysburg Address
Read and listen to the Gettysburg Address. Photo of Abraham Lincoln included.
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Npr: The Vladimir Horowitz Centennial
This site from NPR describes the plans for the Horowitz centennial. Includes audio links and other weblinks about this famous Russian/American pianist of the 20th century.
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Npr: Stories in Medicine
This site from NPR describes a new approach to medical training, the narrative medicine program. Listen to young doctors describe their "Encounters and emotional reactions," to patients.
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Npr: The Qe2's Bon Voyage
NPR story from Morning Edition tells of the majesty of the QE2. Site provides a photo gallery as well as great links to sites by Cunard, the liner's company.
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Npr: Macaulay Returns to Sacred Space With 'Mosque'
Listen to a recorded interview with author and illustrator David Macaulay, who writes books that explain architecture to children. In this interview he discusses what he has learned about Islamic places of prayer. Includes photos of the...
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Npr: Resolving to Eat Healthier
National Public Radio talks with Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard MD and nutritionist, about changes that need to be made in the 1992 US Food Guide Pyramid. Interesting as an introduction to this topic, with links to related stories.
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Npr: Stamping Out Polio
National Public Radio takes a look at the problems health officials are encountering as they try to eradicate polio in the world. From 350,000 cases in 1988 to 700 in 2003, much progress has been made. Includes links to related stories...
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Npr: Election 2004: Hot Button Campaign Issues
NPR provides six audio reports on the basic "Hot-Button" issues of Election 2004: Health Care, Homeland Security, Job Growth, Taxes, the Bush Factor and the Iraq War.