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US House Republican Carol Miller defeats primary challenger, Edison projects

U.S. House Republican Carol Miller in a Tuesday primary defeated a challenger who had pleaded guilty to a role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Edison Research projected.

US House Republican Carol Miller defeats primary challenger, Edison projects
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Singapore's new PM takes office pledging to lead his own way

Singapore's Lawrence Wong was sworn in on Wednesday as its fourth premier since independence, promising to lead the wealthy city state his own way after completing

Singapore's new PM takes office pledging to lead his own way
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Singapore's new leader Lawrence Wong

Lawrence Wong, 51, will take over as prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday, becoming the fourth leader of the Asian financial hub since its independence in 1965.

Singapore's new leader Lawrence Wong
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An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick sided with the majority in restoring an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions

An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it
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Jordan foils arms plot as kingdom caught in Iran-Israel shadow war

Jordan has foiled a suspected Iranian-led plot to smuggle weapons into the U.S.-allied kingdom to help opponents of the ruling monarchy carry

Jordan foils arms plot as kingdom caught in Iran-Israel shadow war
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Taiwan says WHO should let it attend all its meetings

Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu called on the World Health Organization on Wednesday to allow the island to attend all its meetings if it is serious about its goal of "Health for

Taiwan says WHO should let it attend all its meetings
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India's parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi's party grows

The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy

India's parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi's party grows
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Netherlands set for right-wing government after Wilders strikes deal

By Bart H.

Netherlands set for right-wing government after Wilders strikes deal
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Singapore's guitar-playing new PM prefers 'incremental' change

Singapore's Lawrence Wong, who becomes on Wednesday the wealthy city-state's first new prime minister in 20 years, took to Tiktok in the years before to engage

Singapore's guitar-playing new PM prefers 'incremental' change
Business|Economy

Petrobras shares plunge as Brazil's Lula swaps CEO, CFO

Brazil's Petrobras announced the exit of its CEO and chief financial officer on Wednesday, and shares tumbled on news

Petrobras shares plunge as Brazil's Lula swaps CEO, CFO
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Blinken says U.S. rushing ammunition, weapons to Ukraine amid fierce new fighting

The United States is rushing ammunition and weapons to the front lines in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday during a visit to the country which has lately

Blinken says U.S. rushing ammunition, weapons to Ukraine amid fierce new fighting
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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets bail but can't leave jail

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail in Islamabad on Wednesday on land corruption charges but will have to stay in jail to serve time in two other

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets bail but can't leave jail
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Ireland to recognise Palestinian state by end May, foreign minister says

Ireland will recognise a Palestinian state before the end of this month if not on May 21 as first thought, Irish Foreign Minster Micheal Martin said on Wednesday.

Ireland to recognise Palestinian state by end May, foreign minister says
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Portugal rejects far-right bid to charge president with treason over slavery reparations

Portugal's parliament on Wednesday dismissed a proposal by the far-right to charge the country's president with treason over his support for reparations for

Portugal rejects far-right bid to charge president with treason over slavery reparations
Economy|Political

Indonesia's Prabowo plans to increase growth, 'be daring' with debt

Indonesia should be more daring on taking on additional debt, its President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday, while claiming that his target of boosting growth in Southeast

Indonesia's Prabowo plans to increase growth, 'be daring' with debt
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Irish welfare cuts will hit one in three Ukrainian refugees - minister

Ireland's decision to slash welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation will impact close to one third of the 86,000 people who fled Russia's invasion and remain

Irish welfare cuts will hit one in three Ukrainian refugees - minister
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Russia says Blinken's Kyiv visit sign of U.S. alarm over frontline situation

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that U.S.

Russia says Blinken's Kyiv visit sign of U.S. alarm over frontline situation
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Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground

Chances of restarting formal talks to mend Cyprus’ decades-long ethnic division appeared dimmer as the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots told a U.N. envoy that he saw no common ground with Greek Cypriots for a return to negotiations

Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon favors full engagement with China, Sky News reports

The U.S. government is doing the right thing by fully engaging with China, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview with Sky News on Wednesday, adding that Beijing was a fierce

JPMorgan CEO Dimon favors full engagement with China, Sky News reports
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US will send an unofficial delegation as Taiwan's president is sworn in. It'll test ties with China

The Biden administration says the White House is sending an unofficial delegation to Taiwan this weekend for the inauguration of the island’s democratically elected president

US will send an unofficial delegation as Taiwan's president is sworn in. It'll test ties with China
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Hungary grants house arrest to jailed Italian activist running for EU election

A Hungarian judge on Wednesday granted house arrest in Budapest to an Italian anti-fascist activist held in Hungary for allegedly assaulting far-right militants, the Italian Foreign and

Hungary grants house arrest to jailed Italian activist running for EU election
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South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a

South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election
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Italian judge throws out defamation case brought by Meloni ally

A Rome university professor was acquitted on Wednesday of slandering Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida for comparing him to a Nazi governor.

Italian judge throws out defamation case brought by Meloni ally
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Blinken says Israel needs a clear and concrete plan for Gaza's future

Israel needs a clear and concrete plan for the future of Gaza where it faces the potential for a power vacuum that could become filled by chaos, U.S.

Blinken says Israel needs a clear and concrete plan for Gaza's future
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Major cases keeping former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in jail

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail in a land corruption case on Wednesday, but will remain in prison on other charges.

Major cases keeping former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in jail

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