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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees, army says interim government to be formed

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests…
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U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given…
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U.S. paused shipment of weapons to Israel to head off Rafah invasion, says official

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza…
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Police use tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades on ‘foreign agent’ bill protesters in Georgia’s capital

Tear gas, stun grenades and water cannons were reportedly used by riot police against protesters in Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi…
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House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protests

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., struggled to get a word in edgewise Wednesday, battling a chorus of booing crowds during…
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Sen. Tom Cotton encourages drivers to drag Gaza cease-fire protesters from blocked roads

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on Tuesday doubled down on earlier comments encouraging people stuck in traffic caused by cease-fire protests…
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FIFA Secretary General says unwanted kiss ‘derailed’ Spain’s World Cup joy

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Coco Gauff ‘can’t really get upset’ at climate protesters who caused 45-minute delay in her US Open semifinal

CNN  —  Coco Gauff said she couldn’t “really get upset” with the climate protestors who caused a 45-minute delay in…
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Police make 31 arrests as animal rights protesters plan to disrupt Epsom Derby

CNN  —  Police in Surrey, England, arrested 31 people on Saturday “in connection with planned criminal disruption” at the Epsom…
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Mo Farah prepares for his ‘last’ London Marathon amid prospect of potential protests

CNN  —  Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says this year’s London Marathon will be his last as the iconic event…