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Sevan Nisanyan, 60, recently slipped out of jail while serving an 8 1/2-year sentence for violating zoning laws. Turkish authorities have issued a warrant for his re-arrest.

'Turkey Has Turned Into A Veritable Madhouse,' Says Intellectual Who Escaped Jail

Turkish linguist Sevan Nisanyan was jailed for breaking zoning laws. His supporters say he was punished for his writings. He escaped and fled to Greece. "I feel relieved and liberated," he tells NPR.

Mothers helping other mothers through the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety makes Florida's mentoring program unique.

Mommy Mentors Help Fight The Stigma Of Postpartum Mood Disorder

Postpartum depression and anxiety are common among new mothers, but few talk about these feelings. A Florida nonprofit is hoping to break the cycle by pairing new moms with moms who've been there.

This photo provided by Jess Davis shows the Copeland family (from left) Sean, Maegan, Brodie, Austin and Kim. Davis, a family friend, said Sean and Brodie were killed Thursday when a Tunisian-born man drove a truck through crowds celebrating Bastille Day along Nice's beachfront, killing scores of people.

'They Are So Loved': Remembering The Victims Of The Bastille Day Attack

AmericanS Sean Copeland, son Brodie and student Nicolas Leslie were killed by a truck in Nice, France, along with at least 82 other victims from around the world.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) holds a welcome ceremony for visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before their talks in Beijing on Oct. 20. In remarks during his visit, Duterte said, "I announce my separation from the United States. Both in military, not maybe social, but economics also."

Demanding Greater Respect From U.S., Philippines Looks To China

President Duterte has vowed a more independent foreign policy, raising doubts about longstanding ties with the U.S. "We cannot forever be the little brown brothers," Duterte's foreign secretary said.

Carly Fiorina Says 'We Need To Give Every President A Chance'

Former Republican Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina speaks about her take on the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the women's marches occurring around the world on Saturday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks with then-U.S. President Barack Obama in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 5, 2016.

Foreign Interference Has Bedeviled D.C. For Decades, With No Easy Reponse

The debate over how to combat Russia's ongoing campaign of active measures against the West has been taking place since the Cold War.

Vikiana Petit-Homme, 16, led a meeting in Boston this week to recruit more students for the national student walk out planned for March 14. "We're just going to do what we have to," she says.

Students Get Mixed Messages On Whether Protesting Will Get Them In Trouble

Some school administrators are being criticized for cracking down on students rallying for gun control, but many colleges are sending them messages of support.

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A demonstrator carries a sign that says "More than 300,000 Negroes are Denied Vote in Ala" to protest then-Alabama Gov. George Wallace's visit to Indianapolis in 1964. The word "Negro" was widely used to describe black people in the U.S. during the early civil rights era.

'Negro' Not Allowed On Federal Forms? White House To Decide

The Trump administration has delayed announcing its decision on an Obama-era proposal to stop allowing the term "Negro" to appear on federal forms collecting information about race.

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