Taliban-style security welcomed by some, feared by others
Middle East

Taliban-style security welcomed by some, feared by others

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It wasn’t 7 a.m. yet and already the line outside the police station’s gates was long,…
Israel tightens COVID ‘green pass’ rules, sparking protest
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Israel tightens COVID ‘green pass’ rules, sparking protest

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel restricted its COVID Green Pass on Sunday to allow only those who have received a vaccine…
Why Democrats’ climate goals may test their Latino appeal
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Why Democrats’ climate goals may test their Latino appeal

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — At a recent house party near the US-Mexico border, the conversation with Democratic congressional candidate Rochelle…
Algeria blasts French leader, recalls ambassador from France
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Algeria blasts French leader, recalls ambassador from France

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has accused its former colonial ruler France of “genocide” and announced the recall of its…
Haitians see history of racist policies in migrant treatment
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Haitians see history of racist policies in migrant treatment

The images — men on horseback with long reins, corralling Haitian asylum seekers trying to cross into the U.S. from…
UN agency for Palestinian refugees has urgent budget crisis
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UN agency for Palestinian refugees has urgent budget crisis

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees is facing an “existential” budget crisis and appealing for urgent…
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
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Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid

GULU, Uganda (AP) — The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this…
In modest step, Qatar holds its 1st legislative council vote
Middle East

In modest step, Qatar holds its 1st legislative council vote

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatari citizens voted for the first time in elections for an advisory council on Saturday —…
Despite delays with $3.5T plan, Biden vows to ‘get it done’
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Despite delays with $3.5T plan, Biden vows to ‘get it done’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pledged at the Capitol to “get it done” as Democrats strained to rescue…
Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia
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Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — When Russians talk about the coronavirus over dinner or in hair salons, the conversation often turns to…
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