Democracy’s appeal is slipping as nations across much of the world hold elections, a poll finds
Representative democracy remains a favorite system of governance around the globe, but its appeal is slipping on the eve of ...
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Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo
NAIROBI, Kenya (news agencies) — Dozens of Burundian troops have been detained for refusing to be deployed to eastern Congo ...
Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday, his spokesperson says
The funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died earlier this month in a remote Arctic penal colony, will ...
Dubai’s sky-high aspirations find a new outlet as it hosts a jet suit race for ‘Iron Man’ pilots
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (news agencies) — Pilots lined up on a runway in Dubai on Wednesday and fired up ...
A small drone flies into a damaged Fukushima reactor for the first time to study its melted fuel
TOKYO (news agencies) — A drone small enough to fit in one’s hand flew inside one of the damaged reactors ...
Many in Iran are frustrated by unrest and poor economy. Parliament elections could see a low turnout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (news agencies) — Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may not ...
South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats
SEOUL, South Korea (news agencies) — South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their expanded annual military drills next week ...
Biden issues executive order to better shield Americans’ sensitive data from foreign foes
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday is signing an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans’ personal ...
A retired teacher and marine biologist win an appeal to protect Barbuda land against development
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (news agencies) — A top court in London ruled Tuesday that two residents of the tiny ...
A quarter of Gaza’s population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (news agencies) — At least one quarter of Gaza’s population – 576,000 people – are one step away ...
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Sheikh Mohammed issues new law to enhance quality, safety of Dubai buildings
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Pakistan PM, military chief head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz
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Netanyahu sees Lebanon as his last chance for a ‘win’
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‘Prominent son’: Egypt mourns engineer killed in Abu Dhabi gas facility fire
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UAE announces readiness for in-person learning; some nurseries reopen this week
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UAE to cut 93% of industrial carbon emissions by 2024
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The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s case
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The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
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Saudi Arabia begins welcoming pilgrims ahead of Hajj season
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