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US arrests man for firebombing Wisconsin anti-abortion group's office

The fire at Wisconsin Family Action's office occurred just days after Politico on May 2 published a draft of the US Supreme Court's blockbuster ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

By REUTERS
28/03/2023

US halts nuclear data sharing with Russia after START treaty withdrawal - WSJ

The Biden administration looks to encourage a return to compliance with the START nuclear arms treaty.

28/03/2023
A general view of Akorda, the official residence of Kazakhstan's President, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Optimistic Kazakhstani voters banking on ‘better future’

The country heads to the polls for parliamentary and local elections, voting for the second time since November as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev moves to implement promised reforms.

By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
20/03/2023

UN sees renewed momentum toward Yemen peace spurred by Saudi, Iran deal

A Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen in 2015 after the Iran-aligned Houthis ousted the government from the capital Sanaa in 2014.

By REUTERS
15/03/2023

China proffers 'peaceful reunification', Taiwan says respect our democracy

China's increased military activity over the last three years has only added to tensions between the two nations.

By REUTERS
05/03/2023

US woman detained in Russia after walking calf on Red Square

"I wanted to show it a beautiful place in our beautiful country," she said.

By REUTERS
01/02/2023

Republican US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's dream job could become a nightmare

Though he ultimately emerged victorious, McCarthy's long battle to role as US House Speaker may foreshadow what is to come.

By REUTERS
07/01/2023
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