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