Opinion – Mexico shamefully joins Russia, Venezuela in backing Cuba’s dictatorship For 30 years, the Soviet Union was the main supporter of Cuba’s communist dictatorship, […]
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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister in boost to Labour’s chances in UK vote
LONDON April 29 (Reuters) – Scotland’s leader Humza Yousaf resigned on Monday, further opening the door to the UK opposition Labour Party regaining ground in […]
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Blinken to Hamas: Accept Israel’s ‘extraordinarily generous’ Gaza truce proposal
RIYADH, April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas on Monday to swiftly accept Israel’s latest and “extraordinarily generous” proposal for […]
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Jewish settlers set their sights on Gaza beachfront
Who wouldn’t want a house on the beach? For some on Israel’s far-right, desirable beachfront now includes the sands of Gaza. Just ask Daniella Weiss, […]
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Moscow attack: As Russia mourns victims of concert hall shooting, how will Putin react?
Screens all around Moscow are showing images of a burning candle along with the Russian word “Skorbim” (“We mourn”) Moscow’s New Arbat Avenue is lined […]
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Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun to leave as firm faces safety crisis
Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun Boeing boss Dave Calhoun will leave at the end of this year amid a deepening crisis over the firm’s safety […]
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Moscow attack: Russian court charges four men with act of terrorism
Russia has charged four men it says attacked a Moscow concert hall and killed at least 137 people. All four appeared to have been beaten […]
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How a Trump Jan. 6 case my still go to trial before Election Day, despite Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – Despite recent complications, there is still a good chance Donald Trump will face some measure of legal accountability for trying to overturn his […]
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Mourners gather in Moscow for Alexei Navalny’s funeral despite arrest fears
Defiant mourners gathered in Moscow for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Friday, despite concerns they could face a heavy-handed response or […]
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In North Carolina, vote will be a test of new, tighter election laws — and of voters’ faith
DURHAM, N.C. — On the last Sunday of February, a sea of sharp suits and dresses flowed out of St. Joseph AME Church. Worship was […]
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What is leap day? Is 2024 a leap year? Everything you need to know about Feb. 29
2024 is a leap year, meaning Thursday, Feb. 29 is a once-in-every-four-year event. Since leap years typically happen every four years (although there are some exceptions), our last […]
