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Islandwide blackout strikes Cuba for second time this week as grid crumbles
[ad_1] HAVANA — An islandwide blackout struck Cuba on Friday for the second time this week as the nation of nearly 10 million people…
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Cambodia claims Thai bombing is deep into territory near shelters for displaced
[ad_1] MONGKOL BOREY, Cambodia — Heavy combat between Thailand and Cambodia entered a second week on Monday, with Phnom Penh claiming that Thai bombing…
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CEO of the Alamo’s historic site has resigned after a Texas Republican criticized her
[ad_1] The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her publicly, suggesting that her views aren’t…
Finance
Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade
[ad_1] BAMAKO, Mali — Mali closed schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports…
Finance
Desperate search for fuel in Mali’s capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade
[ad_1] BAMAKO, Mali — BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Endless lines stretched in front of gas stations in Mali’s capital Bamako late into Monday night,…
Finance
Day of strikes in France challenges new prime minister’s budget plans
[ad_1] PARIS — Protesters hit France with transport strikes, notably hobbling the Paris Metro, demonstrations and traffic slowdowns and blockades Thursday, pitting the power…
Entertainment
Nancy Pelosi book, ‘The Art of Power,’ will reflect on her career in public life
[ad_1] NEW YORK — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has completed a book about her years in public life, from legislation she helped enact…
Finance
France’s 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after the government offers new measures
[ad_1] PARIS — France’s two major farmers unions announced they would lift country-wide blockades Thursday, shortly after the prime minister introduced new measures aimed…
Finance
French farmers aim to put Paris ‘under siege’ in tractor protest. Activists hurl soup at ‘Mona Lisa’
[ad_1] PARIS — France’s interior ministry on Sunday ordered a large deployment of security forces around Paris as angry farmers threatened to head toward…
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Tuberville is ending blockade of most military nominees, clearing way for hundreds to be approved
[ad_1] Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to…
World News
Gaza has long been a powder keg. Here’s a look at the history of the embattled region
[ad_1] JERUSALEM — Gaza has long been a powder keg, and it exploded after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7 and began…
World News
Gaza’s doctors struggle to save hospital blast survivors as Middle East rage grows
[ad_1] KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Doctors in Gaza City faced with dwindling medical supplies performed surgery on hospital floors, often without anesthesia, in…
World News
Israel vows complete siege of Gaza as it strikes the Palestinian territory after incursion by Hamas
[ad_1] JERUSALEM — Israel vowed to lay total siege to the Gaza Strip on Monday, as its military scoured the country’s south for militants,…
World News
Italy mulls new migrant crackdown as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats
[ad_1] ROME — The Italian Cabinet met Monday to adopt new measures to crack down on migration after the southern island of Lampedusa was…
Entertainment
Benedict Arnold burned a Connecticut city. Centuries later, residents get payback in fiery festival
[ad_1] NEW LONDON, Conn. — A month before the British surrender at Yorktown ended major fighting during the American Revolution, the traitor Benedict Arnold…
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Benedict Arnold burned a Connecticut city. Centuries later, residents get payback in fiery festival
[ad_1] NEW LONDON, Conn. — A month before the British surrender at Yorktown ended major fighting during the American Revolution, the traitor Benedict Arnold…
Finance
Palestinian fishermen decry Israel’s ban on Gaza exports as collective punishment
[ad_1] KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Israel closed the main commercial crossing in the Gaza Strip, effectively banning exports from the coastal territory after…
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Tribal ranger draws weapon on climate activists blocking road to Burning Man; conduct under review
[ad_1] NIXON, Nev. — A tribal ranger’s conduct is under review after he pointed a weapon Sunday at environmental activists and plowed his patrol…
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Armenia and Azerbaijan clash over plight of 120,000 people in Nagorno-Karabakh facing food crisis
[ad_1] UNITED NATIONS — Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council Wednesday over the plight of the 120,000…
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Cease-fire between Israel and militants in Gaza appears to hold after days of fighting
[ad_1] GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A fragile cease-fire between Israeli forces and militants in the Gaza Strip appeared to be holding on Sunday,…