Even if Greenland were for sale, buying the Artic territory would be complicated. And French President Emmanuel Macron promises to renovate the Louvre, which is falling into disrepair.

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NPR Producer Anas Baba walks home to Northern Gaza, as Palestinians are allowed to return as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel and Hamas. And, a month after the fall of the Al-Assad regime, Syrians are euphoric, but face a shattered economy and fragile security.

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Thousands of Afghans Are in Limbo as the U.S. Halts Its Refugee Program. Colombia Agrees to Accept Migrant Flights After Tariff Threats.

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Thieving monkeys thrive in the Indian holy town Vrindavan. The problem has gotten worse after rapid development. Locals say instead of relying on charity, monkeys are turning to crime.

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Colombian conductor Andres Orozco-Estrada exuberantly connects with concert-goers at a time when classical music is struggling to maintain its audience.

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Israel vowed to remove Hamas from power when it went to war in Gaza, following the attacks on Israel in October, 2023. With a temporary ceasefire in place we're able to see if they've reached that goal and it seems Hamas is still deeply entrenched in Gaza. We'll hear more about who is taking charge as the dust settles and what the future of governance in the territory might be.

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A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since Sunday, bringing an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas at least temporarily. Some Palestinians are feeling safe enough to return to homes they fled during the way. Our producer in Gaza returns to the southern city of Rafah, the site of an intense bombing campaign. There, many are returning to their homes to find utter destruction.

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As President Trump takes office he inherits two international conflicts in which the United States is deeply involved. On the campaign trail he said he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Last month he said there would be "hell to pay" if Hamas and Israel did not reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal before he assumed office. A temporary and fragile ceasefire began on Sunday.

We hear from NPR correspondents in Israel, Russia and Ukraine to hear about those countries' expectations for the Trump presidency.

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The incoming Trump administration has promised sweeping deportations of undocumented people and little empathy for those seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite that, migrants continue to make the dangerous journey north through Mexico to get to the U.S. border. We hop on a freight train with some migrants to find out why.

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Just one day after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza, Israel's prime minister threatened to delay a cabinet vote to approve the deal. He later relented and scheduled a vote. To understand the politics behind the deal and how the U.S. will be involved in its implementation we hear from Aaron David Miller. He once represented the U.S. in peace negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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