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Feb 08, 2023
In Cambodia, a circus is helping break the cycle of poverty and renew arts that were nearly wiped out by the Khmer Rouge regime.
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Feb 08, 2023
The goodwill exists amid increasing accusations of government neglect in disaster preparedness and response to the quake that killed more than 11,000.
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Feb 08, 2023
Many young women had expected to contribute to Afghan society as trained professionals, so the Taliban's clampdown on girls' and women's education comes as both a shock and a challenge.
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Feb 08, 2023
Stella Jean has withdrawn from Milan Fashion Week to protest the lack of funding for the "We Are Made in Italy" collective of young designers of color. Milan Fashion Week will run Feb. 21-27, 2023.
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Feb 07, 2023
Russia's ability to endure sanctions relies on the reluctance of countries like India to join the West's economic embargo. The trade channels being formed could have lasting geopolitical effects.
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Feb 07, 2023
Rescue workers are rushing to Turkey and Syria following the series of earthquakes that have claimed more than 5,000 lives. "This is a crisis on top of multiple crises in the affected region," said an officer with the World Health Organization.
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Feb 07, 2023
Some victims of the deadly crash say deporting the driver, whose inattention killed 16 people, amounts to a double punishment.
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Feb 06, 2023
The crisis over China's weather or spy balloon has derailed a critical opportunity for building trust between Beijing and Washington.
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Feb 06, 2023
Farmers say efforts to bolster Kashmir's struggling saffron industry are starting to pay off, sparking hope across the region.
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Feb 06, 2023
Progress roundup: Land use adaptations produce results. Timber harvests coexist with restoration, and farmers are finding good yields in former paddies.
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Feb 06, 2023
China says the balloon that flew over North America was shot down with "excessive force" on Sunday. The appearance of the balloon, and the response by the United States, have strained the already tense U.S.-China relationship.
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Feb 06, 2023
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early Monday morning, killing at least 2,300 and leaving hundreds trapped. Rescue workers have searched building remains for survivors, while residents work together to evacuate and bring people to safety.
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Feb 05, 2023
The three Christian leaders said gay people should be welcomed by their churches, during an unprecedented joint airborne news conference returning home from South Sudan.
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Feb 04, 2023
The United States downed the Chinese balloon off the Carolina coast after it became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Feb 03, 2023
China officials claim that a balloon seen in American airspace over Montana, a state with a nuclear missile silo, was launched for weather studies and got blown off course. U.S. officials are still investigating if the balloon had espionage purposes.
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Feb 03, 2023
Like most aquatic sports, water polo has historically had few players of color. Former professional U.S. water polo player Prince Asante is working to change that, training players in Ghana with a goal of one day sending an all-Black team to the Olympics.
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Feb 02, 2023
As the war with Russia grinds on, Ukraine's economy is under pressure and dependent on foreign aid. The average Ukrainian faces an uncertain future, but is still finding ways to persevere.
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Feb 02, 2023
It is a Monday at Everglades Correctional Institution (ECI), a place few outsiders want to - or ever will - visit. Incarcerated men lin
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Feb 02, 2023
Authoritarian Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defies his NATO partners, buying Russian weapons and blocking European nations from joining the alliance. How to manage ties with a leader NATO cannot do without?
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Feb 02, 2023
Western sanctions aren't keeping iPhones off Russian shelves or Hollywood films out of Moscow's theaters. "Parallel imports" are making Russia's economy more resilient than expected.
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Feb 02, 2023
There are now currently more than 500,000 Israeli settlers living in the West Bank, a recent report says. That number is expected to rise even higher under Israel's incoming ultranationalist administration.
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Feb 02, 2023
The United States is expanding its presence in the Philippines amid rising concerns about China's influence in the Pacific. On Thursday, the U.S. secured access to four more military camps in the Philippines and improved its existing five camps.
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Feb 01, 2023
Feeling abandoned amid the West Bank's latest explosive cycle, how do Palestinian civilians protect themselves? Even as some embrace mutual aid, others resort to violence.
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Feb 01, 2023
Despite widespread violence at the hands of criminal gangs, Haitians are risking it all to attend live theater.
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Feb 01, 2023
Keeping a traditional craft alive in modern times often requires creativity and perseverance. Sri Lanka's loyal batik artisans have both.
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Feb 01, 2023
More than two years after the February 2021 military coup in Myanmar, nonviolent civil resistance remains strong. People fight for a return to democracy, and nonviolent protests within cities occur almost daily, though violence in the countryside is rising.
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Jan 31, 2023
Islamophobia in India is rising, but some tour guides and historians see hope in the growing curiosity about Delhi's Muslim heritage.
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Jan 31, 2023
As some in South Korea call for a nuclear weapons program, experts say what's needed is a strengthening of trust and cooperation under the U.S. nuclear umbrella.
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Jan 31, 2023
In France, strict classrooms are giving way to ones where feelings are discussed more openly. How might that shift change student experiences - and French society?
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Jan 31, 2023
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has requested to stay in the U.S. following the election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Mr. Bolsonaro is being investigated in Brazil after his supporters stormed the nation's capital protesting the election.
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Jan 30, 2023
Progress roundup: Hong Kongers are protecting reefs, Indigenous Canadians are conserving millions of acres of land and water, and more.
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Jan 30, 2023
Europe is cutting more energy ties with Russia to stop feeding the war in Ukraine. Diesel prices have already jumped since the war started on Feb. 24, 2022, and they could rise again. Europe is looking for suppliers in the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia.
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Jan 30, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken flew to Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit comes amid escalating turmoil in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
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Jan 29, 2023
Petr Pavel defeated populist billionaire Andrej Babis in a runoff vote for president of the Czech Republic and will succeed controversy-courting Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial but prestigious post.
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Jan 28, 2023
A mobile app for asylum seekers was meant to ease difficulties at the border but has been overwhelmed since its introduction this month.
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Jan 27, 2023
After Israel carried out a deadly raid in a Palestinian refugee camp Thursday, Gaza militants fired rockets, and Israel responded with nondeadly airstrikes. The tensions pose a challenge for U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of his trip to the region Sunday.
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Jan 27, 2023
Mr. Blinken, who is arriving Sunday, is expected now to focus on lowering tensions after an Israel raid in the West Bank Thursday killed nine, and a Palestinian attack outside an East Jerusalem synagogue Friday night killed seven.
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Jan 26, 2023
Food security has become critical to Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. Volunteers willing to drive and hand out much needed groceries to cities under siege are key to that effort.
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Jan 26, 2023
Globalization is in disrepute, protectionism rising. But free trade has powered global growth for decades; can an acceptable new framework be devised?
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Jan 26, 2023
The 235th anniversary of British colonization in Australia is also a reminder of how Indigenous peoples lost their land. Australians will vote soon on a policy that would recognize Indigenous people as Australia's original inhabitants in the constitution.
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Jan 26, 2023
Weeding out police officers involved in the Philippines' illegal drug trade could make way for a less violent war on drugs, but victims say it does little to deliver justice.
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Jan 25, 2023
For decades, as leading archaeologists dug into the rich history buried in Egypt, locals were the laborers, never the discoverers. But not this dig.
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Jan 25, 2023
Tirailleurs sénégalais - Senegalese colonial infantry - fought wars for France, but have been treated like second-class soldiers. Now, with a blockbuster film and pension reform, they may be getting their due.
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Jan 25, 2023
In a region where 80% of the people are farmers, Nepal's native crops are disappearing. Now a small movement grows as farmers embrace indigenous seeds and the demand for local produce grows. Some say the effort can boost resilience to climate change.
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Jan 25, 2023
Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand prime minister on Wednesday. Carmel Sepuloni, the new deputy prime minister, is the first person with Pacific Island heritage to serve in this position. The nation's general election is less than nine months away.
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Jan 25, 2023
The German government has confirmed it will send Leopard II battle tanks to Ukraine, and NATO allies will follow. The long-awaited decision came after the United States agreed to send M1 Abrams tanks, a move that Kyviv hopes could forge a turning point.
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Jan 25, 2023
"Being homosexual isn't a crime," said Pope Francis in an interview with The Associated Press. The pope called laws against the LGBTQ community "unjust," and is the first pope to speak out against such laws.
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Jan 24, 2023
The use of imagination and storytelling to dissect real-life challenges is the focus of youth workshops that aim to combat violence and inequality in Latin America.
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Jan 24, 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu paid an unexpected trip to King Abdullah II, his first visit since taking power in December. They talked about "regional issues" and security cooperation with Jordan, according to Mr. Netanyahu's office.
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Jan 23, 2023
Ukraine sees the hope of rolling back Russia's land grab, with help from NATO vehicles, firepower, and training. But the arrival of sought-after Western tanks remains uncertain.
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Jan 23, 2023
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is making Amazon preservation a top priority. Mr. Lula pledges to expand protected territories in the Amazon and halt illegal deforestation by tapping environmentalists and Indigenous people for key leadership positions.
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Jan 20, 2023
As new data on China's slowing economic growth and declining population casts doubt on the country's rise, economists are recalculating their forecasts for U.S.-China competition.
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Jan 20, 2023
Ukrainian authorities have made dealing with Russian collaborators a top priority when they restore their control over liberated territories.
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Jan 20, 2023
Energy costs are so high in the United Kingdom that many Britons are unable to heat their homes properly. So communities are setting up warm places where they can come, without judgment, to escape the cold.
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Jan 20, 2023
After China's decision to drop the policy for overseas travelers to go into lengthy quarantine, there was a high expectation for tourism over the Lunar New Year holidays. Instead, many Chinese are staying home, though international bookings skyrocketed.
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Jan 20, 2023
Google terminated 12,000 positions by email Friday, in the wake of other large-scale layoffs at Amazon and Meta. The Silicon Valley giant is undergoing waves of hiring freezes and layoffs as the tech industry navigates a rapidly changing economic landscape.
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Jan 19, 2023
The brewing battle over Israeli democracy is now centered on Netanyahu ally Aryeh Deri, a convicted felon. Which takes precedence, the "will of the people" or the rule of law?
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Jan 19, 2023
Residents of Cairo's Manshiyat Naser neighborhood were once referred to as zabaleen, garbage people. But today's push for a green economy and the demand for recycled plastic is changing perceptions of their work.
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Jan 19, 2023
Western democracy may face a greater threat from extremists infiltrating mainstream parties than from violent attacks. But not for now.
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Jan 19, 2023
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned world leaders that Western armaments must arrive faster than Russian attacks. His main push was for more advanced weaponry, which NATO is looking to supply.
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Jan 19, 2023
French citizens took to the streets on Jan. 19 to protest a new planned pension reform introduced by President Emmanuel Macron. He says to keep the system solvent the retirement age must be raised from 62 to 64.
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Jan 19, 2023
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation effective Feb. 7. Ms. Ardern, who has received global praise, says her role comes with "the responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead, and also, when you are not."
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Jan 18, 2023
Global narratives of Africa have long been shaped by Western perspectives. A growing number of homegrown digital heritage initiatives seek to disrupt that hold.
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Jan 18, 2023
As details emerge on Brazil's Jan. 8 insurrection, the role of the armed forces looks less celebratory.
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Jan 18, 2023
Progress roundup: Both when trust is returned to locals, and when government protects nature from overutilization, disparate interests can make change.
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Jan 18, 2023
A boat carrying more than 200 migrants sank off the coast of Lebanon on New Year's Eve. All but two of the passengers were rescued, but they were taken to the Syrian border and handed over to the Syrian army.
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Jan 18, 2023
Journalist Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been acquitted of the first of many legal cases used by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to silence her. Human Rights Watch called the charges "bogus and politically motivated."
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Jan 17, 2023
Ukrainian villages like Partyzanske are the lowest priority for government rebuilding efforts, but residents are still returning to war-torn homes to pull their lives back together.
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Jan 17, 2023
Peru is facing its deadliest conflict this century following an attempted coup by former leftist President Pedro Castillo.
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Jan 17, 2023
Bilan, Somalia's first all-women news outlet, looks for human stories often overlooked by Somalia's male-dominated media and serves as an example of professional excellence to other Somali women.
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Jan 17, 2023
Matteo Messina Denaro, Mafia boss and Italy's most wanted fugitive, was arrested on Monday, after three decades on the run. The third mafia fugitive boss to be arrested in Sicily, Mr. Denaro was tried and convicted of murders and involvement in bombings.
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Jan 17, 2023
Somalia is working to drive out Al Shabab, the Al Qaeda-linked extremists, in its most significant offensive against the group in a decade. Civilians are being encouraged to stand up to the extremists in what the government is calling a "people's uprising."
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Jan 17, 2023
The European Union presented a plan on Tuesday that would ease the process of subsidizing green energy industries. The EU's member nations are pursuing cleaner energy for the continent and reduced dependency on fuel from China and Russia.
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Jan 17, 2023
African climate activists are objecting to the U.N.'s decision to let an oil executive lead the next round of talks at its annual climate conference. It's a "conflict of interest," said Mithika Mwenda, PACJA's executive director.
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Jan 15, 2023
Lawyers of former president Jair Bolsonaro say he had no relationship with the rioters, while prosecutors are investigating whether he or others hold responsibility for the violence.
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Jan 15, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from the strike on the Dnipro apartment building rose to 25 Sunday. "We continue to fight for every life," he said.
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Jan 13, 2023
By shouldering more security responsibility, Japan is taking a step toward its vision for a peaceful Asia that operates on a shared set of rules and norms.
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Jan 13, 2023
A newly restored house in Pompeii, Italy, reopened to the public on Tuesday. The ancient house includes paintings and architecture that tell mythological stories and offer clues about the daily lives of the owners, former slaves who became wealthy merchants.
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Jan 12, 2023
Elon Musk seems to want to run Twitter like a classic American forum for speech. There's a problem: Twitter is global, and Europe plans to impose the responsibility it thinks such forums require.
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Jan 12, 2023
Against a somber geopolitical background, moments of moral clarity illuminated the scene in 2022, as individuals did what they felt was the right thing to do.
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Jan 12, 2023
Noura had always been an all-star athlete until the Taliban barred Afghan women from playing sports. Many women and girls who once played sports have been intimidated into submission through visits to their gyms, warning phone calls, and detainment.
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Jan 11, 2023
From homegrown food to home improvement, a West Bank village is blending a cooperative tradition with modern volunteerism to enhance its autonomy from Israel and the inefficient Palestinian Authority.
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Jan 11, 2023
The policies that helped India's Kerala state punch above its weight on economic and social welfare now appear to be holding it back.
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Jan 11, 2023
Leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada met at the North American Leaders Summit this week. Despite previous tensions over issues of migration, trade, and manufacturing, the leaders emphasized cooperation and commonalities.
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Jan 10, 2023
After decades of apathy, Russian officials seem to recognize the military needs to communicate better with families of missing and injured soldiers. But will that mean more honesty or obfuscation?
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Jan 10, 2023
Mexico captured the son of "El Chapo" ahead of President Biden's visit - and the ensuing violence has led many Mexicans to reconsider how to stay safe.
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Jan 10, 2023
Many people view assisted dying as an act of compassion, prompting some countries to expand eligibility. But for some left behind, the practice feels very wrong.
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Jan 10, 2023
Warm weather is helping Europe keep the lights and heat on this winter despite Russia cutting off most of its natural gas supply to the continent. With untouched gas reserves, politicians and analysts say the risk of blackouts or rationing is over.
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Jan 10, 2023
Progress roundup: Belize frees conservation funds with "blue bonds," African refugee teaches himself solar-powered internet, gecko species recovers.
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Jan 09, 2023
Supporters of former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed state institutions yesterday in an echo of the Jan. 6 insurrection in the U.S.
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Jan 09, 2023
Many older Ukrainians were unable, or unwilling, to evacuate their homes when Russian troops invaded last year. Liberated, they recount their travails.
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Jan 09, 2023
When refugees start over, they leave behind careers, loved ones, and beloved places. Flavors From Afar restaurant dishes up meaningful paths forward, building on tastes from home.
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Jan 09, 2023
The United Nations allocated over $4 billion Monday to Pakistan in the wake of last summer's devastating floods. Pakistan estimates it will need $16.3 billion to fully recover. "We are racing [against] time," said Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
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Jan 09, 2023
Progress roundup: The Dutch improved their food supply, and then shared it. And around the globe, better mangrove protection is increasing carbon sequestration.
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Jan 08, 2023
On Sunday, a week after the inauguration of Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace in the capital.
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Jan 06, 2023
Generosity in one pastor's youth has created a ripple effect, helping buoy thousands of Sri Lankans through times of hunger and hardship.
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Jan 06, 2023
The Hong Kong-China border will reopen on Sunday after three years of being almost completely closed. The move coincides with the close arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a holiday that will likely lead to a significant number of travelers in the area.
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Jan 05, 2023
Brazil's soccer hero Pelé served as an example of overcoming poverty and inequality. As hunger and racism persist, his legacy is a reference for hope.
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Jan 05, 2023
Egypt has some of Africa's most advanced legislation to empower people with disabilities. A beach in Alexandria implements it.
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Jan 04, 2023
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran's most famous actors, was among several celebrities to post messages in support of the anti-government protests. She was jailed for nearly three weeks for her support but has now been released on bail.
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