Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power
TALLINN, Estonia (news agencies) — To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a ...
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In images: New England’s ‘Town Meeting’ tradition gives people a direct role in local democracy
WHAT: Town Meeting is a New England tradition that dates back more than 250 years. It offers people a chance ...
Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis and war
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in ...
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county’s ban on transgender female athletes
MINEOLA, N.Y. (news agencies) — Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Monday said she supported a local New York official’s ...
Gambia could become the first country to reverse a ban on female genital cutting
ERREKUNDA, Gambia (news agencies) — Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a ban on ...
In Vermont, ‘Town Meeting’ is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
ELMORE, Vt. (news agencies) — Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty ...
South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament
Dawn Staley and South Carolina could see some familiar faces on their path to trying to finish off an undefeated ...
Putin says Russia is planning a buffer zone to protect against Ukrainian cross-border attacks
Russia won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine, with one of its forthcoming goals being to establish a buffer zone ...
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that kills ...
India’s multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days. Here’s why it takes so long
NEW DELHI (news agencies) — From April 19 to June 1, nearly 970 million Indians — or over 10% of ...
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Israel says it has killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official
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UAE Central Bank suspends Yas Takaful licence
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Your daily horoscope: August 18, 2025
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Amnesty slams Israel for ‘deliberately starving’ Palestinians in Gaza
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Israel starving Gaza: 263 dead from starvation, including 112 children
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NRIs get extra protection on property buys in India’s insolvency rule updates
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Sheikh Mohammed issues new law to enhance quality, safety of Dubai buildings
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Darb toll system Abu Dhabi explained: Fees, timings and exemptions
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UAE investors are buying more gold – even studios, 1-bedrooms in Dubai
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WhatsApp screen-sharing scam: How a single call can steal your bank data
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Israel Strikes Iranian Naval Missile Production Facility in Tehran, Military Says
The Israeli Air Force targeted two key sites used to develop long-range cruise missiles capable of striking targets at sea...
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