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4:27 pm
Fri November 23, 2012

Rebel Advances In Congo Send Civilians Fleeing

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To escape fighting, thousands of civilians flee the town of Sake in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday. Rebels captured Sake and made other advances in the area this week. Eastern Congo and the larger region have been the scene of frequent fighting over the past two decades.
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Congo rebels from the group known as M23 run toward the town of Sake in the eastern part of the country on Thursday. The rebels captured the town as part of their gains this week.
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Originally published on Fri November 23, 2012 6:29 pm

It's a scene that's become wearily repetitive in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo: An uprising drives out poorly trained government troops, creating havoc and sending large numbers of refugees fleeing for their lives.

This time the rebel group is M23, or March 23. Their revolt began this spring, and earlier this week they took Goma, an important town on the country's eastern border, just across Lake Kivu from Rwanda. The rebels then proceeded to take the next town over, Sake.

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Middle East
3:12 pm
Fri November 23, 2012

Egypt Divided Over Morsi Power Grab

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Originally published on Fri November 23, 2012 6:29 pm

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi issues decrees consolidating his power, raising concerns about an emerging dictatorship. Audie Cornish talks with Leila Fadel about reaction to the move.

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2:58 pm
Fri November 23, 2012

Time For Airport Security To Relax?

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Originally published on Fri November 23, 2012 6:29 pm

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2:58 pm
Fri November 23, 2012

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Beyond Sandwiches

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Originally published on Fri November 23, 2012 6:29 pm

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

It is now the day after and unless your Thanksgiving dishes were completely consumed by family and friends - maybe even licked clean - you've likely got some leftovers in the fridge and possibly a little holiday hangover when it comes to eating the exact same meal again. Katie Workman got us through a pre T-day crunch earlier this week. She's the author of the "Mom 100" cookbook and the creator of the "Mom 100" blog. We're going to ask her for some ideas on what do to with the leftovers. Hey there, Katie.

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2:58 pm
Fri November 23, 2012

Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Holds

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Originally published on Sun November 25, 2012 9:06 am

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is only two days old, and already both sides claim it's been violated. At issue are the circumstances surrounding the killing today of a Palestinian by the Israeli military. NPR's Philip Reeves reports from Gaza City.

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