Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populists
LISBON, Portugal — The official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election began on Sunday, with the country’s two moderate mainstream parties once again expected to collect the most votes but with…
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A teacher and 6 members of a religious congregation have been kidnapped in Haiti, officials say
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Six members of a religious congregation in Haiti and a teacher have been kidnapped while gathered in front of a school in the capital, officials said.The members are men from…
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Actor Judith Godrèche calls on French film industry to face truth about sexual violence, during Cesar Awards ceremony
Actor Judith Godrèche calls on French film industry to face truth about sexual violence, during Cesar Awards ceremony. Source
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Colombia will send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s government announced plans Friday for a deep-water expedition to explore the mythical galleon San José, sunk in the 18th century in the country’s northern Caribbean and believed…
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After 2 years of war, questions abound on whether Kyiv can sustain the fight against Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — The future looks bleak for war-weary Ukraine: It is beset by shortages in soldiers and ammunition, as well as doubts about the supply of Western aid. Ukrainian forces also…
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Ukraine marks two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion as troops face challenges on front line
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is marking Saturday two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with a string of foreign dignitaries and officials expected to visit the capital, Kyiv, in solidarity as Ukrainian…
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Mexican church officials have helped arrange a truce between 2 warring drug cartels
MEXICO CITY — Roman Catholic churchmen have helped arrange a truce between two warring drug cartels whose turf wars have blooded the state of Guerrero in southern Mexico, a priest said Thursday.It…
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Alexei Navalny’s mother files appeal over alleged ‘violation’ of his remains
Alexei Navalny’s mother asked local police to open a criminal case against the investigators who she says are withholding her son’s body, on charges of “abuse of a corpse.” The…
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Mexican president defends disclosing a reporter’s phone number, saying the law doesn’t apply to him
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president on Friday defended his decision to disclose a reporter’s telephone number, saying a law that prohibits officials from releasing personal information doesn’t apply to him.Press freedom…
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The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry
LA PARAGUA, Venezuela — Osvaldo Romero and his wife got off a battered boat Friday under the scorching sun of central Venezuela and walked up the bank of a river barefoot, their pants…
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