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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, where she covered municipal mayhem, community issues, education and crime.

Honors and Awards: New Jersey Press Association, Best Use of Social Media, April 2017

Languages spoken in addition to English: Spanish (conversational)

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) and Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa. Picture: Vaitogi Asuisui MATAFEO / SAMOA OBSERVER / AFP

World

Fiji and Samoa reveal inside talks with China as Beijing says Pacific agreement still in reach

China has bluntly warned it is still confident of striking a security deal in the Pacific despite its ambassador failing to win over its leaders.

3 years ago

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Entertainment

Dwayne Johnson's daughter Simone hits back at criticism of WWE name ahead of debut

Simone, 20, changed her name to Ava Raine on Twitter Sunday.

3 years ago

Canada

Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Canada should introduce a total ban on the buying and selling of all handguns, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said.

3 years ago

Europe

European Union Pledges to Curb Oil Purchases From Russia

Agreed-to embargo would exempt imports via pipeline and mark a sixth sanctions package

3 years ago

Glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris is seen smeared with cake on May 29, 2022, in this image taken from social media. (@klevisl007/Twitter/Reuters)

Society

Mona Lisa targeted in Louvre cake-throwing attack

Famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged

3 years ago

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Cinema

Top Gun: Maverick gives Tom Cruise first $100m opening weekend

The new Top Gun movie has given Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise his first $100 million (£79m) opening weekend at the box office.

3 years ago

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Russia-Ukraine War

Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff: French BFMTV journalist killed in Ukraine

A French journalist working in Ukraine has been killed near the battle-hit city of Severodonetsk in the east.

3 years ago

Lifestyle

Depp’s stunning move after leaving court

Johnny Depp has left jaws hanging after making a surprise appearance thousands of kilometres away from the courtroom.

3 years ago

Wearing a bulletproof vest, Zelensky was shown destroyed buildings in Kharkiv and its surroundings, from where Russian forces have retreated in recent weeks. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service

Russia-Ukraine War

Zelensky Visits Ukraine's East, Fires Kharkiv Security Chief

After visiting Kharkiv, Zelensky announced that he had fired the northeastern city's security chief in a rare public rebuke.

3 years ago

Israeli security forces were on alert for violence Sunday. PHOTO: MOSAB SHAWER/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES

Middle East

Israel’s Jerusalem Day Sparks Tension as Thousands March Through the Old City’s Muslim Quarter

Hamas fired rockets into Israel during last year’s march, sparking an 11-day war between Israel and the Gaza-based group

3 years ago

FILE PHOTO: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi pose on the red carpet at the Library of Congress in Washington, December 4, 2021 © AP / Kevin Wolf

Lifestyle

US House Speaker's husband arrested for drunk driving

Nancy Pelosi’s spouse released on $5,000 bail after DUI incident

3 years ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives a public address from his office in Kiev, Ukraine, May 10, 2022 © AP / Ukrainian Presidential Press Office

Russia-Ukraine War

Zelensky demands answers from EU

The Ukrainian president accused the Netherlands’ Mark Rutte of staying “silent” on Ukraine’s potential EU membership

3 years ago

Vladimir Putin (L) and Emmanuel Macron shake hands during the peace summit on Libya at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, January 19, 2020 © AFP/ Tobias Schwarz

Russia-Ukraine War

Putin speaks with EU leaders

The Russian president held a phone call with Germany’s Scholz and France’s Macron

3 years ago

People

Actor Kevin Spacey facing sexual assault charges

Actor Kevin Spacey is to be charged with sexual assault against three men, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.

3 years ago

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Entertainment

Six celebs owed an apology from Ellen DeGeneres

The Ellen DeGeneres Show has come to an end after more than a decade. But there are some celebrities the host still owes an apology to.

3 years ago

Law enforcement personnel near the scene of the shooting at Robb Elementary School. Picture: Marco Bello/Reuters

Society

Jaw-dropping excuse for not going inside

As questions grow about why Texas police waited outside while a school shooter massacred children, one official has offered a jaw-dropping excuse.

3 years ago

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Entertainment

Ellen DeGeneres bids farewell in final episode of talk show

The final episode of Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show aired today – and the embattled TV host dropped a bombshell behind-the-scenes revelation.

3 years ago

On Tuesday, 19 children and two adults were gunned down by an 18-year-old gunman in Uvalde, Texas, prompting the debate over gun control in the US once again.

Media & TV

‘Cowards’: Star breaks down in raw speech

US late night host Jimmy Kimmel has delivered an emotional address, calling out Texas politicians over a glaring oversight.

3 years ago

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters march to the French Embassy in Pretoria on May 25, 2022. © Luca Sola, AFP

Africa

Protesters from far-left South Africa party tell France to 'get out of Africa'

Hundreds of protesters from a radical leftist party in South Africa marched Wednesday on the French embassy in Pretoria to demand that France leave Africa.

3 years ago

Johnny Depp is regarded one of the most “overpaid” actors of his generation. Picture: AP Photo / Joel Ryan

Lifestyle

Johnny Depp’s net worth was eye-watering, then he blew it all

Johnny Depp had a universal appeal and longevity that made him one of the wealthiest men in Hollywood, now he’s spent much of his fortune fighting legal battles.

3 years ago

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