Politics
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In Ukraine’s occupied Luhansk, many ‘struggling to get by’
Electricity and water are in short supply, and foods prices are rising. As Moscow pressures people in occupied eastern Ukraine…
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Turkish tourism on the rise on the Greek island of Lesbos
The turquoise waters and cozy towns of the Greek Aegean island of Lesbos are luring Turkish tourists, who go down…
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Japan: Two boxers die from brain injuries at Tokyo event
The Japanese athletes, both 28 years old, were rushed into emergency surgery after competing in separate bouts on August 2.
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Helping women refugees in Germany find work
In 2015, Germany opened its borders to hundreds of thousands — many fleeing Syria and Afghanistan. But many women who…
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How Bollywood’s lens on Kashmir has changed
Bollywood once framed Kashmir through a lens of nostalgia and beauty. Now, the same landscapes carry complex stories of resilience,…
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Mexico: US designer regrets ‘appropriated’ Adidas shoes
Fashion designer Chavarria and Adidas are under fire in Mexico, where authorities accuse their latest design of appropriating an Indigenous…
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Three Thai soldiers injured by landmine on Cambodian border
The incident occured only days after an agreement to extend a ceasefire that ended the recent deadly conflict between the…
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Middle East: Arab nations decry Israel’s new Gaza City plan
Some 20 countries called Israel's plan to seize Gaza City a "dangerous escalation." Meanwhile, the UK pledged millions more in…
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Germany conflicted over project to rescue children from Gaza
Five German cities have offered to accept and treat sick and traumatized children from the Gaza Strip. However, conservative-led ministries…
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What environmental challenges does the Mediterranean face?
Plastic pollution, overfishing, increasing temperatures and sea-level rise — the North African and European countries that border the Mediterranean Sea…
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