Daniel Estrin
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World
Anti-Government Protests Continue In Lebanon
Lebanese politicians of all stripes are under attack from protesters demanding better services.
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World
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Protesters Fill Main Squares In Lebanon
Protests continue to rage in Lebanon where people are demanding an overhaul of their political system. The anger was sparked by plans to introduce a tax on WhatsApp calls, widely used in Lebanon.
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Politics
Kurdish General Slams U.S.-Syria Policy; Gen. Petraeus Calls Withdrawal 'A Betrayal'
Two days into a cease-fire, clashes continue along Syria's northern border. Petraeus, who once commanded U.S. forces in the region, told NPR that withdrawing U.S. troops is unfair to Kurdish allies.
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Politics
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry Latest, Turkey Suspends Incursion, Mexico Violence
Turkey says it is suspending its incursion in Syria. We look at the reality on the ground. Also, the latest on the impeachment inquiry and violence in Mexico connected to the son of "El Chapo."
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World
Reporters' Notebook: The Moment Everything Changed In Syria
Here is what it was like in the northern part of the country as the Syrian military started advancing to retake territory after the U.S. made way for Turkey's incursion against the Kurdish forces.
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Kurds Align With Syria After U.S. Withdrawal
Kurdish forces once allied with the U.S. in the fight against ISIS have forged a new alliance with Syria after Washington abandoned them. The deal has sparked a new exodus of people from the region.
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World
As U.S. Troops Prepare To Withdraw From Syria, Kurds Seek New Ally
The U.S. is preparing to evacuate its anti-ISIS forces from northeast Syria as a Turkish offensive into the region has endangered U.S. troops. Kurds say Syrian troops will fill the void.
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World
Turkey Launches Offensive Against Kurds In Northern Syria
Turkey has begun shelling and launching airstrikes against Kurdish forces in northern Syria. Kurdish militant groups have been key to the U.S.-led fight against ISIS.
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World
Avigdor Lieberman Won't Be Israel's Next Prime Minister, But He May Decide Who Is
Avigdor Lieberman isn't a candidate for prime minister in the upcoming Israeli elections, but he could be the person who decides who is. His right-wing secular movement is his latest political profile.
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World
Arab Israelis Hope Their Votes Will Help To Oust Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel — nearly 20% of the population — are evaluating their political role and goals as next week's elections approach. They want Prime Minister Netanyahu to be defeated.