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How much influence is Pakistan’s army having on upcoming elections?

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 21:11
Pakistan is about to hold another poll as the opposition complains of unprecedented political repression.

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley uses SNL cameo to mock Trump

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 20:59
Republican presidential candidate Haley made jibes about Trump's age, mental competency on Saturday Night Live.

World Aquatics Championships in Qatar

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 18:15
The event features athletes from 201 countries competing across 75 medal events in six aquatic sports.

EU: Postponed Senegal election opens ‘period of uncertainty’

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 18:09
International community calls for new date and transparent polls after president announces indefinite delay.

El Salvador votes with Nayib Bukele poised for second presidential term

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 17:18
The country is voting in both presidential and legislative polls; incumbent Bukele faces virtually no competition.

Facebook at 20: From virtual community to censorship of reality

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 17:12
I've spent half of my life on a platform that today is actively censoring and encroaching on privacy. It's time to quit.

It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 16:34
The cooler weather between November and February means weddings in the predominantly Muslim country. Lots of weddings.

US-UK strikes on Yemen’s Houthis: What we know so far

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 16:03
The Houthis say they remain undeterred after the latest round of strikes that hit dozens of targets.

Week in pictures: From European farmers’ protests to wildfires in Chile

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 15:55
A roundup of some of last week’s events.

Russian wives demand return of reservist husbands fighting in Ukraine

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 15:16
Dozens of women have protested Russia’s war on Ukraine and called for the return of their husbands.

How have Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters affected companies?

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:45
The strikes have forced ships to change route, causing major disruptions in companies' chains of production.

Iraq says US bombing killed civilians and intensified regional conflict

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:24
The US has warned of more strikes after bombing 85 alleged Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria.

Afraa, ‘miracle baby’ of Syria’s earthquake, is turning one

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:17
Walking a bit, talking a bit, the baby born under rubble nearly a year ago is thriving with her adoptive family.

Free childcare: Keegan confident of April start

Education - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 14:15
But the education secretary does not confirm the scheme will be ready for all eligible parents.

Facebook turns 20: How the social media giant grew to 3 billion users

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:58
Still the world’s largest social media platform, Facebook celebrates its 20th birthday on February 4.

We, Jewish students, must not be silent on the genocide in Gaza

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:57
Suppressing pro-Palestinian voices is not fighting anti-Semitism; there is nothing anti-Semitic about opposing genocide.

Russia says dozens killed in Ukraine shelling of bakery in Lysychansk

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:05
Russia says at least 28 people were killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk city.

Is China’s economy in serious trouble?

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:52
Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets.

Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes cervical cancer death, triggering a row

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:49
Poonam Pandey announces death on Instagram, inviting flurry of reports and obituaries. Next day, she says it was fake.

Norwegian FM: Palestinian state essential for Middle East peace

Around The Globe - Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:34
Espen Barth Eide discusses Norway peace efforts in Israel-Palestine conflict from Oslo Accords to advocating Gaza truce.

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