Charts that explain the nation
The winner of Kenya’s presidential election on 9 August will face a host of difficult political and economic issues when he takes office. Here, in charts, we explain some of …
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U.S. may do ‘2-for-2’ prisoner swap to get Griner, Whelan out of Russia: Ex-ambassador
Basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan should hopefully be released from Russia as part of a “two-for-two” prisoner swap, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson …
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Israeli airstrike kills 2nd top Islamic Jihad commander
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed a senior commander in the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, authorities said Sunday, its second leader to be slain amid …
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Warnings of destruction at 77th Hiroshima memorial amid Russia threat
TOKYO — Hiroshima on Saturday remembered the atomic bombing 77 years ago as officials, including the head of the United Nations, warned against nuclear weapons buildup and as fears grow …
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Chad junta leader in Qatar after months of peace deal talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Chad’s military government met Saturday with Qatar’s ruling emir after months of talks between Chadian forces and rebel factions, hosted by …
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A sculpture of Vladimir Putin riding a miniature tank popped up in New York’s Central Park — and was quickly targeted by kids
Children play by a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 2, …
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Breonna Taylor supporters relieved by charges against police
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville activists put in long hours on phones and in the streets, working tirelessly to call for arrests in the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor …
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Ukraine needs weapons, freezing war not an option, says president’s advisor
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief-of-staff Read also: No ceasefire without complete withdrawal of Russian troops — Podolyak “To ‘freeze’ the war is to get a new DPRK with …
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Russia says it is ready to discuss prisoner swap with U.S
(Reuters) -Russia said on Friday it was ready to discuss prisoner swaps with the United States through an existing diplomatic channel, a day a Russian court sentenced basketball star Brittney …
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Africa’s week in pictures: 29 July
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond: Short presentational grey line On Friday, supporters of the coalition of Senegal’s President Macky Sall show their …
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