Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open the door to US-backed reforms
JERUSALEM — Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government is resigning, in a move that could open the door to U.S.-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority.President Mahmoud Abbas must…
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Tunisia’s ex-president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in absentia
TUNIS, Tunisia — A court in Tunisia sentenced former president Moncef Marzouki to eight years in prison in absentia as part of the country’s crackdown on opponents of President Kais Saied. The charges…
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At least 10 people killed in road crash in north-central Mexico, officials say
MEXICO CITY — At least 10 people died Saturday from a crash between a tractor-trailer and a pick-up truck carrying passengers in north-central Mexico, authorities said.The accident occurred in the state of…
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Tractor protests threaten to drive the EU’s green farming policies into a ditch
WESTROZEBEKE, Belgium — It was the puddles of green sludge left by the tires of massive tractors in western Belgium’s industrial farmlands that drew the attention of biological engineer Ineke Maes.…
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Belarusians vote in tightly controlled election amid opposition calls for its boycott
TALLINN, Estonia — Belarusians will cast ballots Sunday in tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections that are set to cement the steely rule of the country’s authoritarian leader, despite calls for a…
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Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island’s cabaret scene, dies at 98
HAVANA — Juana Bacallao, a renowned Cuban singer and cabaret diva who still performed until recently, has died. She was 98.Bacallao died Saturday after spending several days at a hospital in Havana,…
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Iraq has captured 2 wanted Islamic State group members from abroad and brought them home
ERBIL, Iraq — Iraq’s authorities have captured two members of the Islamic State group in an operation outside the country and brought them home, where they confessed to committing crimes during…
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Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Polls suggest South Africa will face a historic turning point in a national election in May as the ruling African National Congress could lose its majority for the…
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Mexico president’s son, presidential candidate denounce leak of phone numbers, say threats received
MEXICO CITY — The eldest son of Mexico’s president and the governing party’s presidential candidate said Saturday that their telephone numbers were published on social media and that they have received threats…
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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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