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June 1, 2024 10:53 AM

In a historic election, South Africa's ANC loses majority for the first time

In South Africa, a seismic moment comes as the ruling African National Congress party loses its absolute majority for the first time.

by Emmanuel Akinwotu and Kate Bartlett

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June 1, 2024 9:24 AM

A trailblazing feminist says Mexico’s ‘triumph’ of a first female president is no surprise

What does the prospect of Mexico's first woman president and feminism in the country mean for Elena Poniatowska?

by Jan Johnson and Eyder Peralta

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May 31, 2024 5:05 PM

President Biden unveils and endorses details of a new Israeli cease-fire proposal

President Joe Biden gave remarks on the Middle East at the White House on Friday. He said it is time for the war in Gaza to end and discussed a “road map” to a cease-fire agreement.

by Asma Khalid

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May 30, 2024 6:23 PM

U.S. gives Ukraine permission to use U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia, with caveats

U.S. officials say Ukraine can now use some U.S. weapons defensively inside of the Kharkiv region, a change in policy for the Biden administration.

by Asma Khalid

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May 30, 2024 4:00 AM

What to know about the 'space weapon' the U.S. says Russia recently launched

The U.S. accusation, which Russia denies, raises questions about how a satellite might be used as a weapon in low Earth orbit and how close the two countries are to developing such a military tool.

by Bill Chappell

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May 29, 2024 4:43 AM

South Korea says the North has flown balloons carrying trash over the border

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea has been flying balloons carrying trash toward the South in an apparent retaliation to anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets flown across the border.

by Associated Press

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May 27, 2024 4:18 PM

Fort Snelling Memorial Day Service honors WWII vets ahead of 80th D-Day anniversary

A Memorial Day service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery paid extra tribute to World War II veterans Monday, as the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches in June — and as the state continues to lose veterans who fought at that time.

by Cari Spencer

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May 27, 2024 11:03 AM

An Israeli airstrike killed 45 Palestinians in an encampment for displaced people

The Gaza health ministry said that an airstrike in Rafah on Sunday killed 45 Palestinians and injured dozens more. It said that there are still victims under the rubble and that the majority of those killed were women and children.

by NPR Staff

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May 26, 2024 11:49 AM

Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months

Hamas has fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza that set off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months. The show of resilience came more than seven months into Israel’s air, sea and ground offensive.

by The Associated Press