Fatma Tanis
Stories
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Gazans say they pay the price of fighting between Israel and militant groups
Still recovering from the last bout of fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad last week, civilians in Gaza are exhausted by suffering through the cycles of conflict.
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Politics
Those arguments over school book bans may influence midterm elections
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Elizabeth Bruenig from The Atlantic about the political benefits of arguing over book bans in schools.
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World
Lahore, Pakistan, locks down for the pandemic — and to improve air pollution
Pakistan's second largest city, Lahore, tops the world's most polluted city list, along with India's New Delhi. Poor air quality has prompted the government to order a partial shutdown of schools.
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World
The Al-Aqsa Mosque Complex Is A Park, A Holy Site And A Symbol Of Resistance
In the news, the al-Aqsa mosque compound is a fuse for conflict between Israel and Palestinians. But in daily life of Muslims, it's a park, holy site and, yes, a symbol of resistance.
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World
Palestinians Fear Eviction From Their Jerusalem Neighborhood To Make Way For A Park
An Israeli demolition last month revived fears among residents of al-Bustan in east Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood. "Yes, Bustan is going to be demolished for a park," says Jerusalem's deputy mayor.
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World
Israel's New Government Is Dealt A Defeat With Vote Over Palestinian Citizenship Law
The controversial law would prevent Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza from acquiring residency in Israel, even after they marry Palestinians with Israeli citizenship.
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World
Saudi Arabia Releases Women's Rights Activist Lujain Al-Hathloul From Prison
Saudi Arabia released activist Lujain al-Hathloul from prison on Wednesday. AlHathloul led the campaign to allow women drivers in the Kingdom.
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Politics
'Swing County, USA,' Prepares For Unprecedented Influx Of Ballots By Mail
Voting by mail is easier now across the U.S.. Officials in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, a swing region in a critical state, are making changes to meet the demands of the time-consuming process.
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Music
Houston's Hip-Hop Scene Remembers George Floyd
George Floyd, whose death sparked nationwide protests, was a rapper in Houston earlier in his life. NPR's David Greene speaks with Floyd's former collaborators about his musical past.
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World
Syrian Kurdish Refugees Say Kurdish Forces Tried To Prevent Them From Fleeing To Iraq
"They told us, even if you stand here for 100 years, we are not going to let you cross," one refugee who made it to an Iraqi camp tells NPR. Many have resorted to paying smugglers to help them cross.