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Gunmen kill a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan
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Global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution at critical phase in Canada
OTTAWA, Ontario — For the first time, negotiators from most of the world’s nations are discussing…
Likely missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damages a ship in the Red Sea
JERUSALEM — A suspected missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a ship in the Red…
French media: Police summon actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about sexual assault allegations
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Stock market today: Asian shares rise, cheered by last week’s tech rally on Wall Street
TOKYO — Asian shares were trading higher Monday amid optimism over the rally that ended the…
Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash
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Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
MOSCOW — A Mexican film has won the top prize Friday at the Moscow International Film…
‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi talks success, toxic relationships and hope
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South Korean police raid office of doctors’ group head over protracted strikes
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police said Friday they searched the office of the hard-line…