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The Greek island of Kastellorizo, shown here at sunset from the top of an ancient castle, is a little over a mile away from the Turkish shore. Known for its architecture, turquoise sea and friendship with the neighbor Turks, it's recently become a pawn in a geopolitical dispute between the Greek and Turkish governments over hydrocarbons and maritime borders.

'Not Our World': This Greek Island Wants An End To Greece And Turkey's Feud

Kastellorizo has become a pawn in a dispute between Greece and Turkey over maritime borders and offshore resources. But as the governments' standoff continues, islanders speak of peace and harmony.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, shown at a news conference last November, says he sees the possibility of closer relations with the U.S.

Formal Ties With U.S.? Not For Now, Says Taiwan Foreign Minister

Two high-ranking Trump administration officials have been to the island recently. The visits come against a backdrop of deepening mistrust and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China.

President Donald Trump, left, and H.R. McMaster, now former national security advisor, walk toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 16, 2017.

Latest Tell-All, By Former National Security Adviser McMaster, Is Not All About Trump

This book may be the master in-depth briefing H.R. McMaster always wanted to give the president. For better or worse, it seems listening to lengthy historical explanations has not been Trump's style.

U.S. diplomat Heather Shkliarov, shown here with husband Vitali Shkliarov, has warned that his health is in "immediate danger" since his jailing by Belarusian authorities.

U.S. Diplomat Asks Belarus To Release Her Jailed Husband, Vitali Shkliarov

Heather Shkliarov warns that her Belarusian American husband's health is in "immediate danger" following his late-July arrest by security forces of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

What If Elite Colleges Switched To A Lottery For Admissions?

What if we just pulled names out of a hat to find out who gets into America's top colleges? K-12 lottery systems might give us an idea about what would happen.

A pamphlet offers UC San Diego students advice on what to do if approached by an immigration officer, June 21, 2018.

California Lawmakers Approve $21M In Immigration Legal Aid For Students

Community colleges and state universities offer legal assistance to all students, including those in the country illegally. Last year they opened 30 percent more immigration cases.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump, Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan wave from the Truman Balcony at the White House. The group participated in the signing of the Abraham Accords Tuesday.

Israel, Bahrain And UAE Sign Deals Formalizing Ties At White House

The agreements bring "a pivot in history," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said before a signing ceremony at the White House.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be dedicated on Thursday. A stainless steel, woven "tapestry" made by artist Tomas Osinski stands behind the statues and depicts the cliffs at Normandy. Memorial design by Gehry Partners, sculpture by Sergey Eylanbekov and inscriptions by Nick Benson.

For 'Ike,' A Monument Unlike Any Other: Eisenhower Memorial Is Dedicated In D.C.

A new memorial to President Dwight D. Eisenhower will be dedicated just off the National Mall on Thursday. It was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry but faced an uphill battle for approval.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be dedicated on Sept. 17. A stainless steel, woven "tapestry" made by artist Tomas Osinski stands behind the statues, and depicts the cliffs at Normandy.

For 'Ike,' A Monument Unlike Any Other: Eisenhower Memorial Is Dedicated In D.C.

A new memorial to President Dwight D. Eisenhower will be dedicated just off the National Mall on Thursday. It was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry but faced an uphill battle for approval.

The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 13, 2020.

Midday Edition Special: Rooting Out White Supremacy In The US Military

On Monday, a special program on KPBS Midday Edition explores how white supremacist ideology is making inroads into the U.S. military.

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