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Paris court sentences Liberian ex-rebel to life in prison
PARIS — A Paris court on Wednesday found a former Liberian rebel guilty of torture, acts of barbarism and complicity in
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With Bolsonaro tamed in defeat, Brazil steps back from brink
RIO DE JANEIRO — In the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election, many feared a narrow result would be contested and spell
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How Australia is seeing a ‘big shift’ on plastic waste
On Tuesday, Australia takes another step towards reshaping its throw-away society. A range of single-use plastic, including straws, cutlery and
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US midterm elections: Why are they so important?
The US elections on 8 November will have an enormous impact on the direction of the nation, as well as
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Brazil election: Bolsonaro yet to concede after Lula’s win
More than 17 hours after Brazil’s electoral chief declared Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva the winner of the presidential election,
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Trump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York
A criminal trial against the Trump Organization, which is accused of paying untaxed perks to its executives for 15 years,
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US Supreme Court takes up race-based college admissions
The US Supreme Court has heard two cases that could dramatically alter the extent to which universities can consider an
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US midterm elections: The eight races that could decide the US Senate
Mark 8 November on your calendars: America’s going to the polls again. Control of the US Congress is up for
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Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault
A man has been charged with attempting to kidnap senior US politician Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband. The 42-year-old
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Ukraine war: Kyiv locals queue for water after Russian strikes
People in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, had to queue for water after Russian missiles struck key facilities across the country
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Bollywood: The trans icon played by a non-trans star
The leading role in a Bollywood film about a transgender activist has been given to the non-trans actress, Sushmita Sen,
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Biden doubles down on midterms message that Republicans would make economy worse
The economy is top of mind for voters heading into Election Day, and polls show Americans trust Republicans to handle
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Former MPD police officer confronts Jan. 6 Capitol attacker at sentencing
Former D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officer Michael Fanone appeared in court Thursday to confront a rioter who dragged him into
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Spanish PM urges global climate action for African continent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on global leaders to prioritize solutions to the climate change
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Europe sees fastest pace of rate hikes since euro launched
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank piled on another outsized interest rate hike aimed at squelching out-of-control inflation, increasing rates
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Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election
LONDON — Northern Ireland is headed for an unwanted early election after its deadlocked lawmakers failed Thursday to break a political impasse triggered
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UK says new PM Rishi Sunak won’t go to UN climate conference
LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not attend a major United Nations climate conference next month, the government said
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Egypt, IMF reach preliminary agreement for $3 billion loan
CAIRO — The International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary agreement with the Egyptian government Thursday that paves the way for the
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Same-sex marriage is now legal in all of Mexico’s states
MEXICO CITY — Lawmakers in the border state of Tamaulipas voted Wednesday night to legalize same-sex marriages, becoming the last of
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Blinken in Canada: Haiti military force ‘work in progress’
VANCOUVER, Canada — The U.S. and Canada will work together to “cut the insecurity knot” that has allowed gangs to create
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