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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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Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been elected to a second term with 52.6% of the vote, the electoral commission says.

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Why we can't get enough high-profile mug shots — of ex-presidents or otherwise

People get pleasure from seeing celebrities 'sort of humbled in that way,' professor says.

3 years ago

Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

President Vladimir Putin has called on all employees of Wagner and other Russian private military contractors to take an oath of allegiance to the Russian state.

3 years ago

Niger journalist: I lie awake at night fearing they will arrest me

My country Niger is never normally "front page news" but that all changed on 26 July.

3 years ago

FIFA Suspends Spanish Soccer Federation Chief Involved in Post-Game Kiss

The kiss and its aftermath have stirred debate over the treatment of women in Spanish soccer.

3 years ago

With Prigozhin dead, Putin has traded low-budget global reach for safety at home

While Putin's spokesperson denied that he'd killed Prigozhin, a former Kremlin official told Insider that the rebellion made his death "inevitable."

3 years ago

Prigozhin Built a Russian Empire in Africa. Can It Survive Him?

Paramilitary group has an estimated 5,000 men and lucrative businesses across at least four African nations.

3 years ago

The Godfather in the Kremlin

The very public death of Putin henchman Yevgeny Prigozhin highlights the evolution of Russia into a mafia state held together by violence and incapable of global leadership.

3 years ago

Spain Women's football team refuse to play until boss is fired over kissing scandal

Spanish Women’s World Cup winning midfielder Jenni Hermoso said she did not consent to being kissed by the country’s federation chief Luis Rubiales, after he refused to resign Friday following worldwide outcry over the incident.

3 years ago

’Pleading for money’: Chinese economy in trouble as Xi Jinping’s leadership falters

Retail sales are down, exports are slipping and local governments are pleading for cash. China is in trouble – but will it drag us down with it?

3 years ago

Niger expels French ambassador

Niamey cited hostile actions by Paris, as it braces for a possible attack by ECOWAS

3 years ago

The Silicon Valley Elite Who Want to Build a City From Scratch

A mysterious company has spent $800 million in an effort to buy thousands of acres of San Francisco Bay Area land. The people behind the deals are said to be a who’s who of the tech industry.

3 years ago

The Mug Shot Is a Warning

Donald Trump’s booking photo was supposed to be an exercise in humility. He turned it into a threat.

3 years ago

Pete Davidson and Chase Sui Wonders break up after less than a year of dating

The comedian has split up from his latest girlfriend, following whirlwind romances with several A-list women.

3 years ago

With Prigozhin’s Death, Putin Projects a Message of Power

The Kremlin appears to be sending the signal that no degree of effectiveness can protect someone from punishment for disloyalty.

3 years ago

Prigozhin plane crash: Investigation, versions, aftermath

DNA tests are underway to identify deceased Wagner Group members as the Kremlin rejects Western claims it was culpable

3 years ago

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