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Thousands of people along the Lagos coastline have been evicted by the Nigerian Navy and government in an apparent effort to make way for luxury developments.

The U.S. built up a network of institutions supporting public diplomacy and scholarship after World War Two and throughout the Cold War. The Trump administration is dismantling these institutions.

Traditional allies, including the European Union, South Korea and Japan, face tariffs as high as 20%, while China confronts a 34% tariff on top of an existing 20% tax on imports to the U.S ...

Following President Trump's Wednesday announcement of new tariffs, we see how global markets and governments around the world are responding.

The number of dead from last week's earthquake in Myanmar has risen to more than 3,000. Now, the ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war to ease relief efforts.

The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.

The new government in Syria, formed after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, is working to disband local militias to form one national army. But some groups are refusing to join. We meet one very well armed religious minority called the Druse. ...

Canadian actress Jasmine Mooney was detained for 12 days after trying to make a routine trip across the U.S.-Canada border. She talks with NPR's Leila Fadel about her experience.

Canadian actress and entrepreneur Jasmine Mooney was detained by immigration authorities for 12 days after trying to apply for a visa at the U.S.-Mexico border. She spoke to NPR about her experience.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Elena Vuolo, World Health Organization deputy head in Myanmar, about international aid efforts for the country following the devastating earthquake there.