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Russian Politician Calls for Nuclear Strike on United States
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Protesters: 'Cop City' activist's killing doesn't make sense
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A recent NBC poll has revealed that 71% of Americans believe that the country is headed in the wrong direction.
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Muslim-American opinions on abortion are complex. What does Islam actually say?
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4 suspects in the assassination of Haiti's president were transferred to U.S. custody
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Four key suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were transferred to the United States for prosecution as the case stagnates in Haiti amid death threats that have spooked local judges, U.S. officials announced Tuesday. The suspects now in custody of...
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Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985
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An explosion at a Pakistan mosque leaves dozens dead and more than 150 injured
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Scientists hope to curb the deadly Nipah virus that terrorizes Bangladesh villages
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Resistance to military rule in Myanmar remains steady 2 years after army seized power
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With COVID lockdowns lifted, China says it's back in business. But it's not so easy
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