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July 13, 2022 5:40 AM

Biden heads to Mideast jittery about Iranian nuclear program

Joe Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials he's committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

by The Associated Press

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July 13, 2022 5:14 AM

Sri Lankan protesters partied in the president's mansion. What comes next is unclear

Protesters in Sri Lanka who spent the weekend occupying the president's palace have now entered and torched the prime minister's private mansion as well.

by Manuela López Restrepo and Ari Shapiro

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July 12, 2022 7:54 AM

Russian missiles blast civilians in Ukraine

A Russian missile struck a crowded shopping mall last month, killing 21 people and injuring dozens more. It was just one of many instances when Russia hit Ukraine's civilian areas.

by Jason Beaubien

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July 12, 2022 3:34 AM

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral

Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation.

by The Associated Press

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July 11, 2022 11:05 AM

Photos: A look at the world last week

The first full week of July brought celebrations, competitions, religious reflections and more around the world. Here’s a look at some of the images from around the globe for the week of July 4 through July 11.

by Kerem Yücel

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July 10, 2022 7:48 PM

At least 15 were killed and others are trapped after a Russian strike in Ukraine

A Russian rocket attack hit the town of Chasiv Yar, destroying a five-story apartment building and killing at least 15 people.

by The Associated Press

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July 10, 2022 5:24 PM

Klobuchar helps Twins legend reunite with brother ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Oliva said, politics aside, he was just pleased that his family will be able to reunite for the ceremony, capping a life in baseball that began when he and his brother were children.

by MPR News Staff

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July 10, 2022 9:25 AM

Garbage collectors in Kharkiv dodge mortars to pick up the trash

In Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, Russian forces continue to pound neighborhoods in the north and east. But city garbage collectors are still picking up the trash.

by Jason Beaubien

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July 9, 2022 9:06 AM

Sri Lankan Prime Minister to resign amid economic crisis protests

The prime minister’s spokesman said Ranil Wickremesinghe told party leaders that he will resign when all parties have agreed on a new government.

by The Associated Press

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July 9, 2022 8:51 AM

This Eid al-Adha, the new rules for hajj have left many frustrated

The Saudi Arabian government's new rules for the pilgrimage left many Muslims frustrated and disappointed. Some couldn't make the journey, and others were shocked by the conditions upon arrival.

by Dustin Jones

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