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Scholz welcomes end of al-Assad's rule in Syria
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria. Scholz said on Sunday that al-Assad had…
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Trump's first term brought world-changing vaccine. His second could bring retreat
President Trump once celebrated the COVID-19 vaccines released at the end of his first term as “one of the greatest achievements of…
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Trump's own unorthodox rise, focus on loyalty loom large as nominees face headwinds
For weeks, President-elect Donald Trump has faced a barrage of criticism over his nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary.…
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Opinion: Trump's predatory Cabinet choices are added proof that #MeToo is over
So this is what Donald Trump means by “Make America Great Again.” Bring back the “Mad Men” days. As I’ve been working to keep up with the…
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Laphonza Butler, 1st LGBTQ+ Black U.S. senator, exits office as Democrats question identity politics
WASHINGTON — Earlier this year, as Republicans sought to ban books with Black history and LGBTQ+ themes from schools across the country,…
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Joy in Germany at end of al-Assad dynasty rule in Syria
Syrian exiles in Germany expressed euphoria on Sunday at the toppling of the regime of Predident Bashar al-Assad as they followed news of…
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Romania's far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s defiant far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu on Sunday stood outside a closed polling…
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Putin's Western adversaries are in disarray
Vladimir Putin might be able to capitalize on the adage of "never to waste a good crisis" as democracies of France, Germany, Romania and…
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Danica Patrick Brands Donald Trump Campaign Involvement 'A Calling'
Former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has opened up on her recent involvement in Donald Trump's presidential campaign. After…
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LOONA’s Yves and Hyeju Speak Out Amid Protests Following Failed Impeachment Vote of South Korea’s President Yoon
President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a public apology on Thursday following widespread criticism over his controversial declaration of martial…
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Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Nearly 50 survivors of a migrant boat tragedy last month that left 25 people dead in the Indian Ocean off…
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Lindsey Graham "misguided" in his Pete Hegseth defense: Legal analyst
Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is "misguided" in his defense of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice…
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Bizarre Handshake Gesture by Trump after Meeting Macron as He Arrives at Paris for Notre Dame Reopening Event
Donald Trump shared an awkward handshake with French President Emmanuel Macron during his Paris visit for the reopening of Notre Dame…
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South Korean president narrowly survives impeachment attempt
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who stunned the world this week by declaring martial law, has narrowly avoided being…
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Donald Trump to Meet Prince William, Emmanuel Macron at Notre Dame Reopening Ceremony
The Prince of Wales will meet Donald Trump in Paris, where he will join global leaders for the ceremonial reopening of Notre Dame. William…
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Sanctuary cities resisting Donald Trump could pay a price: Legal analyst
Legal analyst and attorney Jonathan Turley wrote Friday in an opinion column for USA Today that sanctuary cities that resist…
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Fighting in Ukraine is giving rise to a new kind of drone warfare: hit-to-kill intercepts
The grinding Ukraine war has seen a rise in hit-to-kill drone interceptions of other drones. Kyiv and Moscow are increasingly using drones…
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Putin warns West of "brink of global conflict"
Vladimir Putin has warned of an impending "global conflict" in an address in which he accused the West of stoking tensions regarding the…
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Polls open in general election in Ghana overshadowed by the worst economic crisis in a generation
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Polls opened in presidential and legislative elections in Ghana Saturday, poised to be a litmus test for democracy in…
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Ghana chooses new president amid hopes for economic revival
Ghana elects a new president on Saturday, with citizens hoping that a new leader will be able to pull the West African nation out of an…
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German far-right AfD to nominate leader as top candidate for election
The executive board of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is expected to nominate party leader Alice Weidel on Saturday as the…
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Party tray recall sparks warning in 7 states
An appetizer platter recall has prompted a warning in seven states due to potential salmonella contamination. A recall notice shared to…
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South Korean president apologizes after attempting to impose martial law
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized on Saturday for declaring martial law in the country for the first time since 1980, which…
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Trump dismisses reported Hegseth drinking problems in new interview
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his belief that his defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth can secure confirmation but admitted he…