Opinion: This US victory is also a tale of unrealistic expectations
The United States’ decisive World Cup match against Iran on Tuesday provided more than just the obvious clash of cultures between the longstanding political rivals.
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Iran’s World Cup defeat was met by cheers in Iran on Tuesday, as protesters hailed the country’s exit from the tournament as a blow to the ruling regime
• Watch: Biden wraps remarks then returns to podium for surprise announcement • Opinion: US 1, Iran 0. That’s only one part of this story
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China plans crackdown on ‘hostile forces’ after Covid protests
China’s ruling Communist Party has vowed to ‘resolutely crack down on infiltration and sabotage activities by hostile forces,’ following the largest street demonstrations in decades staged by citizens…
Read moreFormer President Jiang, who guided China’s rise, dies
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led his country out of isolation after the crushing of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and supported economic reforms that led…
Read moreTornadoes and damaging storms sweep through southern US
Dozens of tornadoes struck overnight from Louisiana to Alabama as the storm front continued to threaten parts of the Deep South on Nov. 30, 2022.
Read moreNew York City will ‘involuntarily’ hospitalize homeless people with severe mental illness
New York City is confronting and involuntarily hospitalizing homeless people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mayor Eric Adams.
Read moreEU Commission calls for freeze on €13bn funding for Hungary
The EU’s executive says Hungary needs to enact reforms before receiving EU budget and Covid funding.
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Jiang Zemin, China’s Leader After Tiananmen Square Protests, Dies at 96
Mr. Jiang, a wily and garrulous politician, presided over a decade of meteoric economic growth in the post-Tiananmen era.Mr. Jiang, a wily and garrulous politician, presided over…
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Xi Jinping Faces Another Dilemma: How to Mourn Jiang Zemin
The former president’s death drew tributes from Chinese people at a fraught moment for the current leader, Xi Jinping, who faces widespread criticism of his harsh Covid…
Read moreJapan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but raises rights issue
A judge in Tokyo says a ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, but voices human rights concerns.
Read moreWorld Cup 2022: Iranian man killed celebrating football team’s loss – report
Activists say Mehran Samak was shot by security forces after he honked a car horn as a sign of protest.
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Man accused of killing a teen’s family after ‘catfishing’ her was hired by a Virginia sheriff’s office earlier this month. What we know
Roughly 10 days after a former Virginia state trooper was hired by a sheriff’s office in that state, he traveled to Southern California and allegedly killed the…
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Idaho State Police adds patrols to university campus ahead of vigil for four students killed in unsolved stabbings
Idaho State Police has added four campus patrols and 14 patrols for the general community as the University of Idaho prepares to host a vigil Wednesday night…
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After years of waiting for a break in the slaying of two teen girls in Indiana, here’s how authorities narrowed in on Richard Allen
A .40 caliber unspent round that was found near the bodies of two teen Indiana girls was tied to suspect Richard Allen, who was arrested last month…
Read moreSoccer fans around the world watch Iran vs United States
Soccer fans watched the United States vs Iran game in World Cup watch party in throughout the world. (November 29)
Read moreAt least 2 killed as tornadoes, wild storms continue to march across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
More than 40 million people remained at risk Wednesday from the vast storm system as forecasts call for more dangerous conditions, AccuWeather warned.
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