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Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months…
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A Former Harrods Employee Accuses Al-Fayed of Trafficking and Says His Brother Knew
In a U.S. court filing, a former employee says she was trafficked, raped and abused when Mohamed al-Fayed owned Harrods,…
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Italian City in Amanda Knox Case Wants to Move On. A New Series Won’t Let It.
When a show produced by Ms. Knox about the murder of Meredith Kercher was filmed in Perugia, an outcry by…
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Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles
The country’s lower house of Parliament passed a law that would ban what it calls “propaganda” discouraging Russians from having…
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Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal
Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken…
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Amsterdam Authorities Expect More Arrests Related to Attacks Around Soccer Match
So far, 62 people have been detained in connection with unrest surrounding a soccer match as officials said they continue…
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Israel Strikes South of Beirut Amid Push for Cease-Fire in Lebanon
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent days, despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary cease-fire.
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Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region
In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade…
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Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony
The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father’s death while…
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Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan
Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in…
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