A Reporter’s Memories of Gorbachev, and That Pizza Hut Commercial
Anatoly Kurmanaev, a New York Times reporter, recalls a childhood forever changed by a man with a distinctive birthmark.Anatoly Kurmanaev, a New York Times reporter, recalls a…
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Cameron Smith joins seven other Australians for controversial Saudi-run golf tour
It’s been confirmed that Australia’s Cameron Smith has joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit, along with compatriot Marc Leishman bringing the number of Australians on board to…
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In pictures: Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the former Soviet Union, died Tuesday night at the age of 91, according to Russian state news agencies.
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UK PM race: Rishi Sunak camp accuses Liz Truss of avoiding scrutiny
UK PM Race: UK politician Rishi Sunak’s camp has accused rival Liz Truss of avoiding scrutiny as she pulled out of a planned interview.UK PM Race: UK politician Rishi…
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Explained | Iraq’s violent clashes and the political unstability
Iraq clashes explained: At least 30 people were killed and 400 were injured in Iraq’s capital Baghdad in clashes between Shia militias and Iraqi security forces after …
Read moreFamily pleads for American detained in Venezuela
Attorney Eyvin Hernandez, detained for months in Venezuela, and his family in Compton, California, are pleading for help from the Biden administration. Hernandez is among 11 Americans…
Read moreToday in History for August 31st
Highlights of this day in history: Britain’s Princess Diana killed in a Paris car crash; Poland’s Solidarity labor movement born; Jack the Ripper’s first victim found dead…
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Iraq: Clashes break out after Shiite cleric resigns from politics, 15 protesters shot dead
Iraq clashes: At least 15 protestors were shot dead in Iraq’s Baghdad city on Monday after clashes broke out at the government palace. The clashes took place…
Read moreJackson mayor: Improvements in some water issues
Mississippi’s capital city is struggling with multiple water problems — too much on the ground after heavy rain in the past week, and not enough safe water…
Read moreMississippi pump failure leaves 150,000 people without safe drinking water
The failure of water treatment pumps amid flooding this month in Jackson, Mississippi, has worsened an already dire water problem.
Read moreWhite House plans monkeypox action for gay events
The White House said Tuesday it is taking new actions to combat the monkeypox (MPV) outbreak and protect individuals most at risk of contracting the virus by…
Read moreNASA now targeting Saturday for Artemis I launch to the moon
NASA’s Artemis I mission was scheduled to launch Monday to take a capsule with three test dummies to the moon and back.
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One-third of Pakistan is submerged in water. This is how you can help those affected by the floods
Tents, packaged food and a ticket to the cricket: Here are the key ways you can lend a hand to those who are desperate to survive in…
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Australia and Papua New Guinea push ahead on new security deal
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with the newly reelected Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby.
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Key bridges destroyed in Ukraine’s south cutting Russian supply lines
Ukrainian forces have destroyed ammunition depots and all large bridges crossing the Dnieper River, vital to supplying Russian troops.
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Why these Australians flew 14,000km to find a sunken migrant boat and its 40 dead
When 40 people lost their lives on a crowded people smuggling boat trying to flee Lebanon in April, three Australians began a mission to find the wreckage…
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