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Mdocu Moctar’s “Funeral for Justice” is a blend of desert blues and sociopolitical commentary about his West African home country of Niger.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

France’s far-right stuns with victories in European elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

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An Orange County judge temporarily halted University of California academic workers’ strike.

OC judge halts UC academic workers strike

An Orange County judge temporarily halted University of California academic workers’ strike.

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In a new cookbook filled with Lebanese recipes, Hana El-Hibri invokes the spirit of "mayylu," an invitation for visitors to pop in.

A trek through Lebanon's Mountain Trail opens the doors of hospitality

In a new cookbook filled with Lebanese recipes, Hana El-Hibri invokes the spirit of "mayylu," an invitation for visitors to pop in.

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Kitty Morse opens a tattered leather valise and uncovers a WWII journal from her French forbearers — with photographs and some very special recipes.

The contents of an old valise inspire a deeply personal cookbook

Kitty Morse opens a tattered leather valise and uncovers a WWII journal from her French forbearers — with photographs and some very special recipes.

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Is a Hunter Biden plea deal the best thing for his father’s campaign? Why has Joe Biden’s executive order upset pretty much everyone?

Biden faces new hurdles around immigration and son’s gun trial

Is a Hunter Biden plea deal the best thing for his father’s campaign? Why has Joe Biden’s executive order upset pretty much everyone?

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On the 80th anniversary of the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France, a new book chronicles the experiences of those involved — from generals and troops, to allies and enemies.

Oral history of D-Day offers window into the historic WWII turning point

On the 80th anniversary of the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France, a new book chronicles the experiences of those involved — from generals and troops, to allies and enemies.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but the smaller margin of victory says a lot about how the world’s biggest democracy views him today.

Indian election reveals Modi’s cult of personality is weakening

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but the smaller margin of victory says a lot about how the world’s biggest democracy views him today.

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President Biden signed an executive order temporarily barring undocumented immigrants from seeking asylum. It’s what Trump tried to do in his first term.

Following Trump, Biden moves to restrict asylum on Mexican border

President Biden signed an executive order temporarily barring undocumented immigrants from seeking asylum. It’s what Trump tried to do in his first term.

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Amid a largely self-censored media landscape, Israel’s leading left-wing publication Haaretz critiques the country’s government and provides an unflinching view on the war in Gaza.

The newspaper showing Israelis the truth about Gaza

Amid a largely self-censored media landscape, Israel’s leading left-wing publication Haaretz critiques the country’s government and provides an unflinching view on the war in Gaza.

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Gillian Anderson talks about playing Margaret Thatcher, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Emily Maitlis, the BBC anchor who did the exclusive 2019 interview with Prince Andrew.

Gillian Anderson on playing diplomats and having a ‘British soul’

Gillian Anderson talks about playing Margaret Thatcher, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Emily Maitlis, the BBC anchor who did the exclusive 2019 interview with Prince Andrew.

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One in five employers is less likely to hire recent college grads who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, a new survey shows.

Tougher job hunt for college grads involved in pro-Palestinian protests?

One in five employers is less likely to hire recent college grads who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, a new survey shows.

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Sheinbaum has promised to continue her mentor Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador’s leftwing policies, but must contend with rampant cartel violence and corruption.

Mexico elects its first female and Jewish president — Claudia Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum has promised to continue her mentor Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador’s leftwing policies, but must contend with rampant cartel violence and corruption.

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Claudia Sheinbaum is the protege of Mexico’s current President Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador, who’s critical of the U.S.

Is Mexico’s new president beholden to her predecessor?

Claudia Sheinbaum is the protege of Mexico’s current President Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador, who’s critical of the U.S.

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Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks.

Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan dreams of a world where he can share his food with everyone

Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks.

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The White House says the latest Israeli airstrikes in Rafah didn’t cross the red line, in spite of civilian casualties and the growing humanitarian crisis.

Where is the ‘red line’ in Rafah?

The White House says the latest Israeli airstrikes in Rafah didn’t cross the red line, in spite of civilian casualties and the growing humanitarian crisis.

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The French Open kicked off on Sunday. Rafael Nadal lost in the first round, Coco Gauff advanced, while Naomi Osaka fell to Iga Swiatek in an intense match.

Will this be tennis superstar Rafael Nadal’s last French Open?

The French Open kicked off on Sunday. Rafael Nadal lost in the first round, Coco Gauff advanced, while Naomi Osaka fell to Iga Swiatek in an intense match.

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UCLA academic workers are protesting the school’s response to its Gaza Solidarity Encampment — days after Congress members grilled Chancellor Gene Block on the unrest.

Why UCLA is at the center of campus unrest over Gaza

UCLA academic workers are protesting the school’s response to its Gaza Solidarity Encampment — days after Congress members grilled Chancellor Gene Block on the unrest.

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Flexitarian Pamelia Chia canvases chefs for show-stopping Asian vegetarian recipes.

Building vegetarian dishes with Asian flavors and techniques

Flexitarian Pamelia Chia canvases chefs for show-stopping Asian vegetarian recipes.

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