Saturday, 31 December 2022

NPR News: Croatia rings in the New Year as a fully integrated EU member

Croatia rings in the New Year as a fully integrated EU member
It marked a fresh start for the small Balkan nation of 4 million that captured international attention three decades ago as the site of a brutal war that left nearly a quarter of its economy in ruins.

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NPR News: 10 months of war in Ukraine

10 months of war in Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines in 2022. We listen back to the stories of women and children affected by the war.

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NPR News: 10 months of war in Ukraine

10 months of war in Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines in 2022. We listen back to the stories of women and children affected by the war.

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NPR News: Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

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NPR News: 2022 was a deadly (but hopeful) year in America's opioid crisis

2022 was a deadly (but hopeful) year in America's opioid crisis
The opioid epidemic continued to surge in 2022, killing record numbers of Americans, but help may be on the way in the form of more aid to communities and major reforms in opioid addiction treatment.

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NPR News: Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

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Friday, 30 December 2022

NPR News: Brazilians remember Pelé for the 'sense of identity' he gave them

Brazilians remember Pelé for the 'sense of identity' he gave them
"He leaves a legacy, a person of color who was crowned king of soccer, and he also brought a lot of peace outside Brazil," says Jorge Tavares, a resident of the late soccer legend's home state.

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