
International
India’s Modi is getting a state visit with Biden, but the glitz is shadowed by human rights concerns
The leaders of the world’s two biggest democracies are looking to strengthen the crucial but complicated relationship between their countries.
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WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal, will remain in Russian detention
The journalist's parents traveled to Russia to hear the pretrial decision, and they were able to briefly see their son and talk.
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Antlers and fancy dress: Stonehenge welcomes 8,000 visitors for summer solstice
Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists celebrated for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Tropical Storm Bret is making its way toward various eastern Caribbean islands
The storm is moving at 21 mph, with maximum wind speeds of 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Paris 2024 Olympics HQ searched in third consecutive Summer Games scandal
Officials say French investigators have searched the Paris Olympic organizers’ headquarters as part of corruption investigations into contracts linked to the Games.
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‘Profound differences’ remain between U.S. and China, Secretary Blinken says
As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up two days of diplomatic talks in Beijing, he said the two world powers must maintain communication despite "profound" differe
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U.S., China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing
U.S. officials say Secretary of State Antony Blinken was able on Sunday to secure a visit to Washington by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a nearly 6-hour meeting.
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Google must break up digital ad business over competition concerns, European regulators say
The European Union has led the global movement to crack down on Big Tech companies but rather than splitting up businesses it has previously issued blockbuster fines.
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U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia
A Moscow court said Leake was detained on suspicion of organizing a drug trafficking business. If convicted, he could face as much as 20 years in prison under Russia's strict
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Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final
This adds to the French Open titles earned by Djokovic in 2016 and 2021 and makes him the only man with at least three from each major event.
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Rain may soon help put out flames in Canada’s worst recorded wildfire season
Rain is expected to start on Sunday evening, potentially helping to put out wildfires in Canada's Alberta and Quebec provinces.
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Odunde is more than a celebration of African culture; officials say international trade is next
About two dozen business owners, ambassadors, and economic development leaders gathered to discuss how to work better together during the African Business Roundtable.
2 years ago
Listen 1:41What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing
Pope Francis' surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall has raised questions about what happens to papal power when Francis is unconscious or unable to lead the church.
2 years ago
Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome
The pope underwent "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says.
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Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ singer, dies at 83
One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
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