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Iraq ratifies new election law, paving way for early vote
Middle East

Iraq ratifies new election law, paving way for early vote

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s president ratified on Thursday a new election law aimed at giving political independents a better chance…
Police arrest 10 in Portland, 50 in New York on night after US vote
World

Police arrest 10 in Portland, 50 in New York on night after US vote

(Reuters) – Police in the city of Portland made arrests and seized fireworks, hammers and a rifle after late night…
Polish abortion protests go global
World

Polish abortion protests go global

WARSAW (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters in cities around the world have gathered over the past days in support of…
Philly shooting brings policing, racism back into campaign
World

Philly shooting brings policing, racism back into campaign

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The fatal shooting of another Black man on America’s streets by police — with subsequent unrest —…
Philadelphia victim’s family sought ambulance, not police
World

Philadelphia victim’s family sought ambulance, not police

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The family of a Black man killed by Philadelphia police officers in a shooting caught on video…
Egypt’s prosecution arrests sixteen people for protesting parliamentary election results
Egypt

Egypt’s prosecution arrests sixteen people for protesting parliamentary election results

Egypt’s Public Prosecution on Tuesday imprisoned 16 people for four days over blocking a road in protest against the results…
Thousands rally in Iraq to mark one year of protests
Middle East

Thousands rally in Iraq to mark one year of protests

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Sunday to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations…
Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate
World

Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate

BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital again on Sunday, seeking to keep up pressure on…
Israelis press ahead with weekly anti-Netanyahu protests
Middle East

Israelis press ahead with weekly anti-Netanyahu protests

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday night outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding the…
Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes
Middle East

Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes

BAGHDAD (AP) — Long-time Iraqi civil servant Qusay Abdul-Amma panicked when his monthly salary was delayed. Days of waiting turned…
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