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Canada's Trudeau expresses confidence in finance minister, damping reports of strain

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday he had confidence in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and that the two would continue to work together, damping

Canada's Trudeau expresses confidence in finance minister, damping reports of strain
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New Zealand prime minister says to stand up for international rules-based order

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Thursday that his country needed to stand up for the international rules-based order as potential military

New Zealand prime minister says to stand up for international rules-based order
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Paul Kagame appears set to extend his long presidency of Rwanda in an election Monday

Rwandans vote Monday in an election that will almost certainly extend the long rule of President Paul Kagame

Paul Kagame appears set to extend his long presidency of Rwanda in an election Monday
Health|Opinion|Political

More than 6 in 10 U.S. adults support protecting access to IVF, AP-NORC poll finds

According to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, relatively few Americans fully endorse the idea that a fertilized egg should have the same rights as a pregnant woman

More than 6 in 10 U.S. adults support protecting access to IVF, AP-NORC poll finds
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Why Nicolás Maduro appears 13 times on the ballot for Venezuela's presidential election

The first candidate on the ballot in Venezuela's upcoming presidential election is Nicolás Maduro, the incumbent seeking reelection

Why Nicolás Maduro appears 13 times on the ballot for Venezuela's presidential election
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Taiwan to withdraw honour guards from Chiang Kai-shek memorial

Taiwan will withdraw the military honour guards at the memorial hall for former leader Chiang Kai-shek as part of ongoing efforts to end the "veneration of authoritarianism", the

Taiwan to withdraw honour guards from Chiang Kai-shek memorial
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Cancel Summer?

Pressure on Joe Biden to step out of the U.S. presidential election race, mounting expectations of a September Fed rate cut, Q2 earnings, an ECB meeting and Britain's king unveiling

Cancel Summer?
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Imran Khan's party wins reserved seats in Pakistan's parliament

Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Friday that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party was eligible for over 20 extra reserved seats in parliament, ramping up pressure on

Imran Khan's party wins reserved seats in Pakistan's parliament
Entertainment|Lifestyle

India's Ambani wedding spectacle gets political with Modi posters

The wedding of a scion from India's ultra-wealthy Ambani family - much in the news for its opulent celebrations and VIP-studded guest list - has

India's Ambani wedding spectacle gets political with Modi posters
Business|Technology|World

Taiwan president thanks Micron CEO for his trust in Taiwan

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked memory chipmaker Micron's Chief Executive Sanjay Mehrotra on Friday for his trust and continued investment in the island, in a rare public

Taiwan president thanks Micron CEO for his trust in Taiwan
Economy|News

As Argentine inflation cools to single digits, residents are still skeptical

Argentines say they are yet to feel the benefits of cooling inflation, as a five-month streak of slowing prices ended when official data on

As Argentine inflation cools to single digits, residents are still skeptical
News|Political

French far right hopes polishing its act will deliver victory

After a shock defeat in France's legislative elections, Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) will double down on weeding out problematic

French far right hopes polishing its act will deliver victory
News|Political

Nepal's prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down

Nepal’s prime minister has lost a vote of confidence in parliament after losing the support of the largest party in his governing coalition, forcing him to step down after 19 months in power

Nepal's prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down
Political

As nativist politics surge across Europe, soccer’s ‘Euros’ showcase a more benign form of nationalism

The most successful teams at Europe’s soccer championship comprise diverse players, often thanks to immigration. Could that be influencing fans’ views of nationalism?

As nativist politics surge across Europe, soccer’s ‘Euros’ showcase a more benign form of nationalism
Economy|News|Political

India's opposition Congress asks Modi to tax billionaires more

India's main opposition Congress party asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to impose an additional tax on the country's billionaires to generate funds for

India's opposition Congress asks Modi to tax billionaires more
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Montenegro court acquits 13 in retrial over alleged election day plot

A Montenegro court acquitted 13 people including pro-Russian politicians and two Russian intelligence officers on Friday in a retrial over an alleged 2016 election day plot to

Montenegro court acquits 13 in retrial over alleged election day plot
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‘Welcome to Florida’ sign now reads ‘Free State of Florida,’ sparking political controversy

‘Welcome to Florida’ sign now reads ‘Free State of Florida,’ sparking political controversy

‘Welcome to Florida’ sign now reads ‘Free State of Florida,’ sparking political controversy
Environment|Health|Political

Turkey presents bill to get stray dogs off the streets

Turkey's ruling party presented a bill to parliament on Friday that aims to round up millions of stray dogs, a plan that has alarmed animal lovers who say a mass neutering campaign

Turkey presents bill to get stray dogs off the streets
Business|Economy|News|Political

Africa proposes WTO chief for second term, document shows

The African Group has asked World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to run for a second term as the head of the global trade watchdog, a document

Africa proposes WTO chief for second term, document shows
News|Political

Green blazer becomes the symbol of France's newest political star

Just a few years after the emergence of France's "yellow vests" movement, a green blazer has become the symbol of the country's newest political star, Green Party leader Marine

Green blazer becomes the symbol of France's newest political star
Health|News

Sen. Klobuchar says she's cancer-free but will get radiation as precaution after a spot removal

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she remains cancer-free following her bout with breast cancer in 2021, but doctors recently removed a small spot and that she’ll get radiation treatment as a precaution

Sen. Klobuchar says she's cancer-free but will get radiation as precaution after a spot removal
Economy|Health|Political

North Carolina's Medicaid expansion program has enrolled 500,000 people in just 7 months

More than 500,000 North Carolina residents have enrolled in state's Medicaid expansion program in the seven months since it was launched

North Carolina's Medicaid expansion program has enrolled 500,000 people in just 7 months
Entertainment|Opinion|Political

Actor Matthew McConaughey tells governors he is still mulling future run for political office

Actor Matthew McConaughey continues to tease about someday running for political office

Actor Matthew McConaughey tells governors he is still mulling future run for political office
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Jury begins deliberations in US Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial

A New York jury on Friday began deliberating in the corruption trial of U.S.

Jury begins deliberations in US Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial
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Ecuador court sentences five people for up to 34 years in candidate murder

A court in Ecuador on Friday handed down prison sentences of 12 years and 34 years for five people found guilty of murdering presidential candidate Fernando

Ecuador court sentences five people for up to 34 years in candidate murder

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