A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive?
JERUSALEM (news agencies) — International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new ...
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US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota
MINNEnews agenciesOLIS (news agencies) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” ...
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A timeline of events in Afghanistan in the 3 years since the Taliban’s takeover
KABUL, Afghanistan (news agencies) — Here is a look at key dates since the Taliban returned to power three years ...
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The Taliban have ruled Afghanistan for 3 years. Here are 5 things to know
KABUL, Afghanistan (news agencies) — It’s been three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. They have transitioned from ...
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Japan’s Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says
TOKYO (news agencies) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run ...
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Officer faces murder charge in shooting of pregnant Black woman who was accused of shoplifting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (news agencies) — An Ohio police officer was indicted Tuesday on murder and other charges in the shooting ...
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UN rights chief concerned about arbitrary detentions and excessive force in Venezuela’s crackdown
BERLIN (news agencies) — The United Nations’ top human rights official expressed concern Tuesday over arbitrary detentions and “disproportionate use ...
Read moreAsian shares mixed as jitters calm over global markets while uncertainty lingers
TOKYO (news agencies) — Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as Japan’s benchmark ticked up but quickly ran out of steam ...
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US inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign ...
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Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change
BENGALURU, India (news agencies) — The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were ...
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