Earthquakes are devastating for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, but for military dictators clinging to power, such disasters can also bring opportunity. Myanmar’s military rulers have spent the past four years …
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Singapore is holding an election on Saturday almost certain to perpetuate the unbroken rule of the People’s Action Party, in a test of public approval for its new prime minister as the city-state braces for …
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These kibbutzniks used to believe in peace with Palestinians. Their views now echo Israel’s rightward shift
by adminSitting inside her new apartment in kibbutz Tzora, a leafy community just west of Jerusalem, Almog Holot ran her fingers over a bowl of crystals as the wind chime on her balcony blew in the …
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Letter from Tibet: A breathtaking journey through the tightly guarded spiritual heartland
by adminA “no photograph upon landing” announcement punctured the serene silence of the cabin as I gazed at the snow-capped peaks outside our airplane window, a stark reminder that we were entering a land of profound …
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Ukraine managed to wrangle some more favorable terms out of the United States before signing the long-awaited minerals deal on Wednesday. The agreement on natural resources was finally struck late on Wednesday, after weeks of …
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Counter terror police investigate band Kneecap over controversial videos, as more gigs canceled
by adminHip hop Irish trio Kneecap is being investigated by UK counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for politicians to be killed and shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah.” It comes after the …
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Netanyahu calls defeating Israel’s enemies the ‘supreme objective,’ not freeing hostages
by adminIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that defeating Israel’s enemies is more important than securing the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. While the prime minister acknowledged that freeing the 59 remaining hostages …
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State prosecutors in Thailand announced Thursday that they don’t intend to press charges against an American academic arrested for royal defamation, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The arrest last month …
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla says ship has issued SOS, after alleged drone attack off the coast of Malta
by adminA Gaza “freedom flotilla” says one of its vessels is on fire and has issued an SOS, after what it claimed was a drone attack off the coast of Malta in international waters. Acar said …
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The hard-right party Reform UK led by Nigel Farage won a seat in Parliament by a handful of votes and looked set to make more gains in results Friday from local elections the party hopes …