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Russian doctors call for release of imprisoned artist who protested Ukraine war
LONDON — More than 100 Russian doctors signed an open letter published Saturday that demands the immediate release of an…
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The APEC summit is happening this week in San Francisco. What is APEC, anyway?
WASHINGTON — The United States is hosting the annual APEC summit of world leaders this week for the first time…
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Russia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces have ramped up attacks in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to gain ground near two…
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More than 800 Sudanese reportedly killed in attack on Darfur town, UN says
CAIRO — Fighters from a paramilitary force and their allied Arab militias rampaged through a town in Sudan’s war-ravaged region…
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A fragile global economy at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at APEC
WASHINGTON — The United States and China are the two global economic heavyweights. Combined, they produce more than 40% of…
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Over half of Sudan’s population needs humanitarian aid after nearly 7 months of war, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Almost seven months of war between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group have left a wave…
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France blames Russia for online controversy over Stars of David graffiti
PARIS — France says it has been the target of a Russian online destabilization campaign that used automated social-media accounts…
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Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades
ST. PETER, Minn. — Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean…
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Blinken wraps up Mideast tour with tepid, if any, support for pauses in Gaza fighting
ANKARA, Turkey — ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a grueling Middle East diplomatic…
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After an Israeli airstrike, crowded Gaza hospital struggles to treat wounded children
BUREIJ REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip — The gray film covering the faces of children rushed to Al-Aqsa Hospital in central…
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