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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Slovakia faces ‘civil war’ – interior minister

The attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico stems from a combustible political environment in the country, officials have said

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South African president passes disputed health law

Opponents claim the move is a ploy by the government to buy votes ahead of elections on May 29

2 years ago

France sends troops to overseas territory to quell unrest (VIDEOS)

Several days of riots in New Caledonia come after Paris proposed changes to the local voting system

 

2 years ago

Kristi Noem banned from seven Native American reservations in her own state

Actions taken after South Dakota governor – fresh off a dog-killing scandal – suggests tribal leaders benefiting from drug cartels

2 years ago

Slovak prime minister survives surgery after assassination attempt: As it happened

Robert Fico was wounded when an assailant fired multiple shots outside a government meeting

2 years ago

Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and wounded

 

Robert Fico was attacked outside a cultural centre in the town of Handlova, and a suspect was detained.

2 years ago

Buffer or ruse?: Russia's new offensive in northeast Ukraine 'not an open road to Kharkiv'

Over the past three days, Russia has seized control of several localities north of Kharkiv in a fierce new offensive that could bring Moscow to the gates of Ukraine’s second-largest city. FRANCE 24 spoke to several military analysts who believe that it is still too early to speak of a turning point in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

2 years ago

Island nation erupts into violence, three dead

 

New Caledonia’s international airport is closed and Australians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution, as protests turn deadly.

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Cannes opens with Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep, spotlight on female icons of film

The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a tribute to jury head Greta Gerwig as the French Riviera gathering kicked off its 77th edition against the backdrop of a defining #MeToo moment for French film.

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Vladimir Putin will meet his big brother in Beijing

Russia’s leader wants to strengthen his “no-limits” partnership with Xi Jinping

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Does Biden Understand Netanyahu’s Aims in Gaza?

Dennis Ross, a longtime Middle East negotiator, on the competing interests stymieing a hostage deal—and a possible end to the war.

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Can You Believe What Michael Cohen Just Said at the Trump Trial?

The star witness in the former President’s criminal trial is also the most aggrieved and seemingly unreliable one.

2 years ago

450,000 Palestinians flee Rafah as Israeli tanks move in

“Nowhere is safe” in Gaza, the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees has warned

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Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?

 

Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.

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Clarkson admits truth behind weight loss

 

Kelly Clarkson has addressed rumours that she’s been using weight loss drug Ozempic to shed the pounds.

2 years ago

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