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Thousands take to streets against Tunisian president

TUNIS: More than 2,000 Tunisians rallied on Sunday, the country’s independence day, against President Kais Saied and a project he launched to…

New York City says vaccine mandate in place indefinitely but Yankees remain confident

NEW YORK -- While the Yankees expressed confidence about unvaccinated players being able to be on the field on Opening Day, the city government…

Why are Indonesians on social media so supportive of Russia

Medan, Indonesia – In recent weeks, a story resembling one of Indonesia’s many popular soap operas has been doing the rounds on the…

What is life like for Westerners in Russia amid the war in Ukraine

A month ago, Mark*, a British teacher in Moscow, was making holiday plans with his expatriate friends.

Then, days later, Russian President Vladimir…

Refugee train routes delayed by technical issues in Italy and Poland

Major malfunctions in electronic control systems have caused significant delays to Polish and Italian trains.

The technical glitches have halted…

Contaminated Columbia River island added to Superfund list

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday added Bradford Island and surrounding waters of the Columbia River to its Superfund…

Home for refugees scheme opens as government accused of failing to support Britons offering to host Ukrainians

The government's Homes for Ukraine refugee scheme has officially opened for applications, after more than 138,000 Britons registered their interest…

Mali to suspend France 24 TV station and RFI radio

The Malian military government is moving to suspend broadcasts by French state-funded international RFI radio and France 24 television channel, accusing…