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The Diane Rehm Show: Friday News Roundup

From NPR and WAMU in Washington, The Diane Rehm Show's Friday News Roundup is a fast-paced, informed discussion of the week's top news. As of Friday Oct. 27, the Roundup is a two-hour program, devoting one hour each to domestic and international topics.

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    International – 2015-09-25

    E.U. nations disagree over the latest plan to resettle migrants. ...

    E.U. nations disagree over the latest plan to resettle migrants. China's President Xi Jinping arrives in the U.S. for a state visit. And the German government comes under fire over the Volkswagen emissions scandal. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

    Sep 25, 2015 Read more
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    Domestic – 2015-09-25

    House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced Friday he will give ...

    House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced Friday he will give up his seat at the end of October. Pope Francis brings his political agenda to Washington. Hillary Clinton comes out against the Keystone XL Pipeline. And American car owners react to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

    Sep 25, 2015 Read more
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    International – 2015-09-18

    Secretary of State Kerry says the U.S. is ready to ...

    Secretary of State Kerry says the U.S. is ready to hold military-to-military talks with Russia about Syria. Croatia becomes the latest flash point in the European migrant crisis. And Mexico presses Egypt for a full investigation into the recent killing of tourists. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

    Sep 18, 2015 Read more
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    Domestic – 2015-09-18

    Republicans take on front-runner Donald Trump in their second presidential ...

    Republicans take on front-runner Donald Trump in their second presidential debate. President Obama urges Congress to avoid a looming government shutdown. And the Federal Reserve’s decision on an interest rate hike. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

    Sep 18, 2015 Read more
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    International – 2015-09-11

    The Obama administration announces it will accept at least 10,000 ...

    The Obama administration announces it will accept at least 10,000 Syrian refugees over the next year. Russia defends an increased military presence in Syria. And China cracks down on investment firms in the wake of market turbulence. And Russia defends an increased military presence in Syria. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

    Sep 11, 2015 Read more
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    International – 2015-09-04

    Hungary struggles to deal with thousands of migrants at a ...

    Hungary struggles to deal with thousands of migrants at a Budapest train station. World leaders react to news the Obama administration clears a hurdle on the Iran nuclear deal. And the king of Saudi Arabia makes his first official visit to Washington. A panel of journalists joins guest host Tamara Keith for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

    Sep 4, 2015 Read more
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    Domestic – 2015-09-04

    President Barack Obama secures enough support in Congress to save ...

    President Barack Obama secures enough support in Congress to save the Iran nuclear deal. A Kentucky clerk defies the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage — and goes to jail. And CNN opens the next GOP debate to late-surging candidates. A panel of journalists joins guest host Tamara Keith to of the week's top national news stories.

    Sep 4, 2015 Read more
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    International – 2015-08-28

    China's market turmoil reverberates worldwide. More than 100 people die ...

    China's market turmoil reverberates worldwide. More than 100 people die this week in Europe's ongoing migrant crisis. And the new U.S. envoy for Syria pushes for a political solution to the civil war. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

    Aug 28, 2015 Read more
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    Domestic – 2015-08-28

    The shooting of two journalists renews calls for stricter gun ...

    The shooting of two journalists renews calls for stricter gun controls. President Obama visits New Orleans to mark the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. And the U.S. stock market takes investors on a wild ride. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

    Aug 28, 2015 Read more
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    International – 2015-08-21

    Greece’s prime minister announces his resignation and asks the main ...

    Greece’s prime minister announces his resignation and asks the main opposition party to form a new government. Islamic State militants claim responsibility for a bombing in Cairo. And the International Atomic Energy Agency rejects a report that claims Iran will inspect one of its own military sites. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

    Aug 21, 2015 Read more
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