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As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight
World

As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the…
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south
World

Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south

The Philippine Congress voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in the south by…
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa
World

France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa

Presidents, princes and diplomats are coming to Paris on Wednesday to breathe life into a young African military force that…
Under Putin, Russia increases clout in the Middle East
Middle East

Under Putin, Russia increases clout in the Middle East

When Russia launched a military campaign in Syria two years ago, President Vladimir Putin sought to save his ally from…
Poll: Over 90 percent of Palestinians oppose Trump move
Middle East

Poll: Over 90 percent of Palestinians oppose Trump move

The Palestinians overwhelmingly oppose President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and have little faith in the US…
Men due to leave Guantanamo Bay under Obama seem stuck under Trump
World

Men due to leave Guantanamo Bay under Obama seem stuck under Trump

Abdellatif Nasser got what he thought was the best news possible in the summer of 2016: One of his lawyers…
Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters
World

Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters

Depending on who is making the case, Alabama’s special Senate election Tuesday is about either continuing the “Trump miracle” in…
Dems divided on when to fight over fate of young immigrants
World

Dems divided on when to fight over fate of young immigrants

For Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, a passionate, liberal Democrat of Puerto Rican descent, there is no more important issue in…
Iceland closes gender gap but violence against women remains
World

Iceland closes gender gap but violence against women remains

For nine years in a row, the World Economic Forum has ranked Iceland as having the world’s smallest gender-equality gap,…
Pentagon to allow transgender people to enlist in military
World

Pentagon to allow transgender people to enlist in military

Transgender recruits will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, the Pentagon said, as President Donald Trump’s…
#MeToo spotlight increasingly pointed at past Trump conduct
World

#MeToo spotlight increasingly pointed at past Trump conduct

Donald Trump sailed past a raft of allegations of sexual misconduct in last year’s presidential election. Now the national #MeToo…
World leaders, high security at Paris climate summit
Environment

World leaders, high security at Paris climate summit

More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new…
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Middle East

Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran

Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy. Forty-year-old…
Pipe bomb strapped to man explodes in NYC subway, injuring 2
World

Pipe bomb strapped to man explodes in NYC subway, injuring 2

A pipe bomb strapped to a man went off in the New York City subway near Times Square on Monday,…
21 Rohingya women recount rape by Myanmar armed forces
World

21 Rohingya women recount rape by Myanmar armed forces

The use of rape by Myanmar’s armed forces has been sweeping and methodical, The Associated Press found in interviews with…
3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue
World

3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue

Three people have been arrested for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg, the second…
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
Middle East

American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq

As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests
Middle East

Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests

Israel’s defense minister called Sunday for a boycott of Arab businesses in an area where residents took part in violent…
Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack
Middle East

Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack

Israeli airstrikes killed two Hamas members early Saturday following a rocket attack on Israel, in the latest fallout from President…
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision
Middle East

Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision

Arab foreign ministers on Sunday demanded that the United States rescind President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s…
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