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Republicans skimp on Bush-era AIDS relief for Kenya
Republican lawmakers aim to scale back President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief funds (PEPFAR) for Kenya,...
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Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid, endorses Trump over Haley
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign, capping a stunning fall after being widely seen...
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Protests against the far right draw hundreds of thousands in Germany
German protests against the far right drew large crowds – in Munich too many for safety...
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Missile attacks across Middle East raise Gaza escalation risks
Iran said five of its Revolutionary Guards were killed in a missile strike in Damascus which...
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Readers write: Young people lead the way
Letters to the editor from the Dec. 25 Weekly. Readers discussed the biases behind conflicts and...
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Unpacking the debate over migrant work permits
There’s a growing push from mayors and immigration advocates to urge federal action on expanding work...
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In escalating war zone, Druze village has a message: Hope and peace
In Beit Jann, an Israeli Druze village with views of Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, the outlook...
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Can Nikki Haley exploit Trump vulnerability in suburbs?
Suburban voters often play a pivotal role in U.S. elections. Nikki Haley hopes they’ll propel her...
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Useful reckonings in Mideast conflicts
Crises in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon prompt calls for democratic accountability of leaders.
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Pakistan and Iran blame mineral-rich warlords for missile strikes
Tensions flared this week after Iran and Pakistan exchanged missiles, killing a total of nine people....
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‘Mother Nature is not letting up’: FEMA to streamline relief funding
The emergency response agency is updating its rules to broaden access to payouts for those affected...
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China wants to grow its economy. So why is it halting construction?
China ordered local governments in 12 regions to halt major infrastructure projects, a blow to its...
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Let there be light: Re-sparking my love of learning
As a veteran professor, I decided it was time to turn the tables and go back...
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At Sahara’s edge, old habits protect crops from new climate
A modern spin on an ancient African planting technique can double farmer’s yields and help them...
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Widening Middle East war: Have Iran’s calculations changed?
As the Israel-Hamas war spreads around the wider region, looping in U.S. forces, Yemen’s Houthis, and...