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Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali offi…
Senator's daughter wins Democratic nod in closely watched race to replace outgoing Dem incumbent
Stefany Shaheen defeated Maura Sullivan and a crowded Democratic field in the NH primary to replace Chris Pappas, who is pursuing a Senate bid.
State of play: Retiring Dem senator’s daughter holds slight lead in closely watched race
Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan remain locked in a too-close-to-call New Hampshire primary as Chris Pappas vacates the seat for a Senate bid.
Headlines
Data shows Amazon jet’s key braking systems did not deploy during deadly Miami crash: NTSB
The NTSB said the cargo jet’s wheel brakes were applied, but its speed brakes and thrust reversers …
The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a …
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing econ…
LSU leaves former pro-athletes off final roster, one night before SEC takes Lane Kiffin and Tigers to court
The LSU Tigers finalized their 105-player roster without former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright an…
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North America
U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest a…
Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout
The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations i…
Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas
As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the…
John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire
The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of th…
Europe
European democracies are running out of time to turn away from the abyss | Rafael Behr
Far-right parties, Maga ideology and Kremlin money are conniving to suffocate liberal idealism for …
Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds
A continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of declin…
Russia is raining death on Ukraine’s women and children. Our hands shake but we keep going for love | Alina Sarnatska
Our skin has thickened into armour, but I do not want survival to take away my tenderness towards o…
Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukrain…
Asia
Father wins Rs 22,500 after courier company fails to deliver baby’s diapers
A Kerala consumer commission ordered Xpressbees to pay compensation for failing to deliver diapers.…
Meet Major Navya Shekhawat, Army officer serving as President Murmu’s ADC
Breaking barriers, Major Navya Shekhawat has become the inaugural woman Army officer to hold the po…
AI agents may soon be able to make UPI payments for users: How it may work
India is preparing a framework for artificial intelligence agents to make UPI payments. This new sy…
Trump slams Australia’s social media crackdown as ‘extortion’
US President Donald Trump has condemned Australia’s recent moves to clamp down on social media – pr…
Africa
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Response in Eastern DR Congo Must Include Food Aid, WFP Says
[UN News] As Ebola sweeps across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ensuring famil…
Kenya cracks down on foreign traders
In tonight's edition, Hundreds of Burundians flocked to their embassy in Nairobi to get travel do…
WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid
World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Dem…
Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesd…
Oceania
Government inquiry report into Tauranga landslides delayed until February
Cabinet agrees to delay until 18 February, to give the government inquiry more time to consider fin…
University of Auckland announces review into sexual harassment complaints processes
It comes after scrutiny from its own staff and chief victims advisor over how it handled an investi…
Australia breaks from international pack on Israeli sanctions
After joining other countries in recognising the state of Palestine, Australia has broken from the …
Black dust pollution sparks push to change Chinese-owned miner's license
An investigation into dust pollution around Geraldton has found magnetite from industrial activitie…
South America
‘It’s hell’: father of slain Australian surfers tells Mexico homicide trial about identifying sons’ bodies
Three men are on trial over the death of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, US cit…
Trump veta la compra de varios productos de Canadá y agrava la guerra comercial
La prohibición, que incluye motocicletas, derivados lácteos y licores, entrará en vigor el próximo …
Bienvenidos a la ‘Trump-a-palooza’, la insólita convención con la que los republicanos tratan de salvar las elecciones legislativas de noviembre
Decenas de candidatos de distritos reñidos se saltan el cónclave MAGA, convocado a mayor gloria de …
La trampa de Tucídides y el derecho a la educación
El aumento del gasto en defensa de países desarrollados disminuye la financiación de la enseñanza e…
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Utah
Salt Lake City emerges as leading contender for MLB expansion - ABC4 Utah
Salt Lake City emerges as leading contender for MLB expansion ABC4 Utah
Salt Lake City emerges as leading contender for MLB expansion
Major League Baseball (MLB) could soon begin the process of expanding from 30 teams to 32 teams, an…
MLB Expansion After 30 Years: Salt Lake City, Nashville - 조선일보
MLB Expansion After 30 Years: Salt Lake City, Nashville 조선일보
Idaho
Boise State transforms stadium food experience with North and South End Zone upgrades - KTVB
Boise State transforms stadium food experience with North and South End Zone upgrades KTVB
Boise State transforms stadium food experience with North and South End Zone upgrades - KTVB
Boise State transforms stadium food experience with North and South End Zone upgrades KTVB
Jurado del caso Lindsay Clancy afirma que el miembro que se oponía a la decisión del resto admitió que tenía dudas razonables
Por Nicki Brown y Cindy Von Quednow, CNN En una entrevista exclusiva con NBC10 Boston, tres miembro…
Wyoming
Continuing education requirements among updates considered to Casper building codes - Oil City News
Continuing education requirements among updates considered to Casper building codes Oil City News
September 8 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today - Casper Star-Tribune
September 8 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today Casper Star-Tribune
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11 - WyomingNews.com
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11 WyomingNews.c…
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Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
Finland Runs Europe's Biggest Civil Defense Exercise Since the Cold War
More than 2,000 people including volunteers and students are taking part in the biggest civil defen…
Italy -- 'Infamous Pedophile' Written on Turin Store Where Bengali Man Abused a Minor
The minimarket in Turin where a 42-year-old Bengali man sexually abused a 13 year-old minor girl wa…
Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts
Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and p…
Norway Seizes Russian Vessel to Enforce $4.22B Ukrainian Arbitration Claim
Norwegian authorities seized a Russian vessel in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Wednesday at…
The Trauma Hothouse in Venice
The Biennale’s anchor In Minor Keys exhibition mass-produces woe, and lots of bad art follows.
The Meta Settlement Settles Nothing
We can’t sue our way to renegotiating the role of social media in society.
