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Enlarge this imageElections are happening all over the world.
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Elections are happening all over the world.
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More than 60 countries around the world are holding national elections. From India to El Salvador, countries accounting for more than half the world’s population are voting this year.
Halfway through the biggest election year in modern history, we’ve already seen some dramatic changes. To name just a few:
India re-elected Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party for a third term, but not by the landslide many were anticipating. After a decade in power, Modi’s critics are getting louder.
South Africa’s African National Congress p..
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NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell about her visit to Sudan and what she saw about the toll the country’s civil war has had on children.
Kremlin tries to cover its tracks in Kyiv children’s hospital bombing
Rescue workers clear the rubble at the site of Okhmatdyt children’s hospital hit by Russian missiles a day earlier, in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 9, 2024.
France’s Macron seeks to break political deadlock after fragmented vote
FILE – French President Emmanuel Macron and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, background, attend a ceremony in Paris, March 20, 2024. Following a snap legislative election, Macron has lost his parliamentary majority.
Nigerian lawmakers seek probe of controversial deal with EU
FILE – Kenyan gay and lesbian organizations demonstrate against harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws, in Nairobi on Feb. 7, 2014. Nigerian lawmakers on July 10, 2024, criticized a multinational agreement with the European Union that some say could promote same-sex relationships.
Sweden’s FM talks about Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, support for Kyiv
Tobias Billstrom, Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs.
US Federal Reserve’s Powell reminds lawmakers of Fed’s dual mandate
FILE – Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, June 12, 2024.
Suspect found in crossbow killing of 3 women in UK
FILE – A British flag flutters in Parliament Square in London, March 29, 2019.
Some Democrats not yet sure Biden will stay in presidential race
President Joe Biden arrives for the NATO summit in Washington, July 10, 2024.
US, Mexico agree to new rules on Chinese steel, aluminum imports
FILE – A steel billet is seen on a medium plate production line at a Baowu Group steel mill in Ezhou, Hubei province, China, June 21, 2023.
Russia bans Moscow Times online news outlet
A screenshot of The Moscow Times homepage on July 10, 2024. Russia banned the online newspaper, which is popular among Russia’s expatriate community, on July 10, 2024.
Pakistan allows lawful Afghan refugees to stay for another year
FILE – Burqa-clad Afghan women walk on a street in a neighborhood where mostly Afghan populations live, in Karachi, Pakistan, Jan. 26, 2024.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.
Britain gave Rwanda hundreds of millions of pounds, even though no asylum seekers were deported to the Central African nation under the agreement.
The sport, in which you strap on a 30-foot kite and skim across the waves, is about to make its Olympic debut. Here’s where non-Olympians can give it a try.
About 400 Kenyan officers have deployed to Haiti as part of the first wave of a multinational contingent tasked with trying to restore order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.
The Biden administration is trying to get foreign companies to invest in chip-making in the United States and more countries to set up factories to do final assembly and packaging.
Dozens of activists say they were snatched from their homes or off the streets by hooded, armed men. Some are still missing, and the disappearances have unnerved a nation long seen as a pillar of stability.
The danger to migrants while crossing the Mediterranean is well documented, but an earlier phase of their trek, across the Sahel and the Sahara, is deadlier, researchers say in a new report.
After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting.
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.
An ancient aquatic predator resembling a giant salamander turned up in an African fossil deposit, suggesting unwritten chapters of how animals moved onto land.
Israel Renews Intense Operations in Gaza CityTens of thousands of Palestinians were ordered to evacuate to shelters also under fire.
The Modi-Putin Summit Wasn’t All Bad News for WashingtonWhy the “Russia factor” is a manageable challenge for the U.S.-India partnership.
How to Sell NATO to Gen ZHere are some relationship tips for the 75-year-old alliance.
NATO’s Arms Race Against Russia Heats UpAlliance leaders look to shake awake long dormant defense industrial bases.
Is Canada Free-Riding on Defense?Defense Minister Bill Blair responds to criticism of Ottawa’s “shameful” contributions to NATO.
Central policy and money laundering have created networks that aid traffickers.
What Is the True Cost of a Diminished Biden?The U.S. president has always been a gaffe machine. But no one understands foreign policy better.
The Return of the Military DraftThe wars in Ukraine and Gaza show that technology cannot replace soldiers—on the contrary.
Sahel Military Regimes Cement Break from ECOWASBurkina Faso, Mali, and Niger ignore calls to remain as they seek to exit the West African bloc.
NATO’s Big Summit Kicks Off in WashingtonRussia’s war in Ukraine and political uncertainty across the West will shape this week’s foreign-policy debates.
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Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, is CEO of the Chicago Council on Global…
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to…
Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria.…
More than 470 people have been taken into custody after mobs attacked Syrian shops and cars in central Turkey.
PM awaits report from Israeli intelligence as released prisoners claim they were tortured and abused in Israeli jails.
Several more injured in the incident at Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, with officials fearing the toll could rise.
Wife of journalist Aydos Sadykov blames Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for attack in Kyiv last month.
Gorongosa National Park was decimated after the war that ended in 1992. But it is a successful conservation story today.
Economic growth under Conservative government is lowest since 1826, experts say.
US president warns Supreme Court decision means there are virtually no limits on what a president could do in office.
Probers say the clash was between the powerful Sinaloa cartel and another gang identified as ‘Chiapas and Guatemala’.
The Israeli army has issued an evacuation order covering much of Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city.
Biden has condemned the Supreme Court’s ruling that presidents, including Trump, have broad immunity from prosecution.
Sri Lanka to save $5bn from bilateral debt deal
People watch a live telecast as Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses the nation in Colombo, June 26, 2024. The country has clinched a restructuring deal with a majority of bilateral lenders covering up to $5.8 billion in debt.
Biden says US leaders will be ‘free to ignore the law’ after Supreme Court decision
President Joe Biden speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House, July 1, 2024, in Washington.
China, Australia donate buildings, airstrips in Pacific influence race
FILE – Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele speaks as he meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Australia’s national parliament, on his first visit to Australia since winning a national election, in Canberra, Australia, June 26, 2024.
‘Can’t go back’: Myanmar conscription exiles struggle in Thailand
This photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows “Khaing,” a former teacher with the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), sitting in a restaurant where she works after fleeing from Myanmar to Thailand to avoid conscription by Myanmar’s military junta, in Bangkok.
North Korea says it has tested new ballistic missile capable of carrying ‘super-large warhead’
This undated photo released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on July 2, 2024 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending the Enlarged Meeting of the 10th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
Deadly Israeli attacks hit Khan Younis
Palestinians displaced by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip flee from parts of Khan Younis following an evacuation order by the Israeli army to leave the eastern part of Gaza Strip’s second largest city on July 1, 2024.
French left, Macron scramble to block far-right win
This videograb made on July 1, 2024, shows France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) shaking hands with people on June 29, 2024, in a street in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, northern France.
Australian lawmaker defiant over Palestinian statehood suspension
FILE – Australia’s Parliament House sits behind Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, April 24, 2008.
As Iran faces a rare runoff presidential election, disenchanted voters are staying away
FILE – A supporter of Iranian presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian holds up a poster of the reformist during a campaign stop in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024.
Cambodia sentences green campaigners for ‘plotting’ over activism
Cambodian environment activists react after the Cambodian court delivers verdict against activists from the Cambodian environmental group Mother Nature, on charges of plotting against the government and insulting the King, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 2, 2024.
Suicide bombers killed at least 32 people in three attacks in a Nigerian city once controlled by Boko Haram. Women, said experts, are more likely to go unnoticed when carrying out terrorist attacks.
To accommodate a broad and diverse alliance of parties, President Cyril Ramaphosa increased the size of his executive team. Now the challenge is getting a diverse group of politicians to agree.
Keir Starmer’s victory will transform Britain’s image—and his model for winning a supermajority by focusing on class politics could reinvigorate social democrats across the globe.
France’s Far Right Celebrates Major Wins in Snap Parliamentary ElectionsThe National Rally and its allies seek to undo President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-Europe policies.
Ehud Olmert on Israel’s Two-Front War and the Fall of NetanyahuThe former Israeli prime minister calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and the creation of a Palestinian state.
Will Europe’s Front-Line States Have Enough Soldiers to Fight?Dire demographics and easy emigration pose a serious challenge if Russia attacks.
Hong Kong’s Democratic Diaspora Is Embracing British ElectionsA recently arrived voting bloc could decide seats in London.
Why Can’t the U.S. Navy and Its Allies Stop the Houthis?Months of intense Western naval operations have failed to secure the Red Sea.
Economic Issues Drove France’s Far-Right WinThe Rassemblement National found first-round success, but what is its economic platform?
Modi’s Third-Term Foreign Policy Looks the SameNew Delhi’s relations with the West—and especially Washington—are likely to stay the course.
NATO Is Turning 75, but How Much Is There to Celebrate?Managing the alliance is more difficult now that the United States has new allies and adversaries.
Introducing Foreign Policy’s Summer 2024 IssueTen thinkers on a future without America’s embrace.
Polls suggest PM Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives could face heavy defeat to Keir Starmer’s Labour Party.
Exit polls project Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN won 34% and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance won 20.3%.
Residents continue to flee Rafah in the south and Shujayea in the north as Israeli tanks push deeper into both areas.
Fasihi can outrun just about anything, but her Olympic journey has been complicated and inspiring in equal measure.
Authorities say hundreds evacuated as torrential rains cause flooding and landslides.
The first debate between the two main candidates for president has sparked off a debate on Biden’s viability.
The claim comes after Washington, Seoul and Tokyo began joint military exercises on Thursday.
The Mercedes driver capitalised on Max Verstappen’s and Lando Norris’s lap-64 crash to claim an unlikely racing victory.
Police in New York state, where the incident occurred, say the teenage boy was carrying a replica gun.
The reigning double world champion led from start to finish at the Assen circuit to win the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix.
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International aid organizations say Sudan is at risk of famine. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Alan Boswell from the International Crisis Group about the impact of the country’s civil war.
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Elections have consequences.
2024 is an extraordinary year of global elections. Over 60 countries and billions of people are voting in their national elections. They include the world’s three largest democratic countries: India, the United States and Indonesia.
This great democratic exercise takes place at a time when concerns of democratic backsliding are on the rise, with technology turbocharging the process.
Throughout 2024, NPR’s international correspondents are offering sound-rich storytelling and views from voters, thinkers and players. We also provide a global perspective to November’s U.S. presidential election.
Here are some of the elections we have covered since January, and upcoming elections that our correspondents are closely following.
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Bangladesh Parliamentary, Jan. 7
Election campaigning in Bangladesh was marred by violence, a government crackdown on critics and opponents, and the proliferation of AI-generated disinformation..
Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church elects new patriarch with pro-Russian views
People greet newly elected Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil after his enthronement ceremony at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, June 30, 2024.
Taliban call on West to build deeper ties, ignore curbs on women
FILE – Members of a Taliban delegation arrive for a meeting with foreign diplomats in Qatar’s capital Doha, Oct. 12, 2021. A U.N.-led two-day conference of special envoys for Afghanistan from nearly two dozen countries kicked off Sunday in Qatar.
Canada’s WestJet cancels 800 flights in 3rd day of mechanics’ strike
FILE – A WestJet Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxis along a runway at Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2021.
Colombia rebel group agrees to ‘unilateral cease-fire’
FILE – Representatives of Colombia’s government and the Segunda Marquetalia armed group are seen during a press conference after the start of peace talks, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2024.
Greece fights dozens of wildfires in ‘most difficult day of year’
A firefighter struggles to extinguish a forest fire at Keratea, southeast of Athens, Greece, June 30, 2024.
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea, after end of US-South Korea-Japan drill
FILE – A TV screen shows a file image of a North Korean missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station, in Seoul, South Korea, May 17, 2024.
Russia kills 1, injures 8 in attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
A firefighter works at a site of a branch of courier service Nova Poshta, hit by a Russian airstrike, amid Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, June 30, 2024.
Space Pioneer says part of rocket crashed in central China
FILE – A rocket lifts off from Wenchang Space Launch Center in southern China’s Hainan province, May 3, 2024. Beijing Tianbing Technology Company said Sunday that the first stage of its Tianlong-3 rocket under development had detached from its launch pad during a test.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month culminates with parades in New York, San Francisco and beyond
Revelers move along Fifth Avenue during the NYC Pride March, in New York City, June 30, 2024.
Ultra-Orthodox protest of Israeli military enlistment turns violent in Jerusalem
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men burn trash during a protest against army recruitment, in Jerusalem, June 30, 2024.
Three female attackers detonated devices at a wedding and at a funeral in a city once ruled by Boko Haram, emergency service officials said. So far, no group has claimed responsibility.
What to Know as France Goes to the PollsFP’s essential stories on the French election.
The German philosopher is starting to outlive his liberal legacy.
In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin.
Antigovernment protest organizers in Tel Aviv estimate 130,000 converged demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire deal.
France is preparing to vote in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday.
Sharma captained the side to their second T20 World Cup while Kohli was Player of the Match in South Africa win.
Virat Kohli’s 59-ball-76 and Hardik Pandya’s three crucial wickets take India to their second ICC T20 title in Barbados.
Deadly attacks come as Russia continues to stretch out Ukrainian forces in areas along the eastern front.
Iraqi authorities requested UNESCO halt all reconstruction operations at al-Nuri Mosque and evacuate the entire complex.
Procession comes a day before snap elections with racism taking centrestage in the vote.
Serbian police are investigating a possible network and ties with ‘foreign terrorist groups’ after the crossbow attack.
Hezbollah says it can and will fight until a ceasefire in Gaza is agreed, here’s a look at the scenarios.
Thousands attend EuroPride parade in Greek city amid heavy police presence
Revelers take part in EuroPride, a pan-European international LGBTQ event featuring a Pride parade which is hosted in a different European city each year, in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, Greece, June 29, 2024.
Iran election heads to runoff; turnout numbers in dispute
Electoral staff count ballots in Tehran, Iran, after voting ended in a snap presidential election to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, June 29, 2024. (Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
Far-right Alternative for Germany reports surge in membership
Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-leader Tino Chrupalla attends a party convention in Essen, Germany, June 29, 2024.
Blasts kill at least 18 in Nigeria; authorities suspect suicide bombers
Beryl strengthens into a hurricane, forecast to become major storm
This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite image taken at 4:50 p.m. EDT shows hurricane Beryl as it strengthens over the Atlantic Ocean and churns toward the southeast Caribbean, June 29, 2024. (NOAA via AP)
France goes to polls as far right eyes historic win
A voter puts her vote into the ballot box for the first round of France’s general elections at a polling station in Remire-Montjoly town hall in the French overseas department of Guiana, June 29, 2024.
Russian missile attack on Ukrainian town kills 7, officials say
Police officers of the White Angels unit help a woman in the Donetsk region of Ukraine evacuate to a safe area, June 28, 2024. On Saturday, Russian forces fired missiles outside Zaporizhzhia, killing seven people, including two children.
India edges South Africa to win ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
India’s national cricket team celebrates after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against South Africa in Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, June 29, 2024.
Taiwan singer urges awards audience to remember Tiananmen
Panai poses for pictures after winning the Best Taiwanese Album at the 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, June 29, 2024.
WestJet airline cancels 150 flights after maintenance workers union strikes
Screenshot of WestJet aircraft.
An Atrevida Is Best AvoidedThe Portuguese word that exposes the country’s lingering double standards on gender.
How Bad Will Political Violence in the U.S. Get?Civil war is unlikely, but other alarming scenarios are quite possible.
How Kenya’s President Broke the Social ContractFaced with economic crisis and mass protests, Washington’s newest non-NATO ally has turned to brutal repression at home.
Key Foreign-Policy Moments From the Trump-Biden DebateThe two candidates clashed over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, immigration, and America’s global image.
What to Expect in the Biden-Trump Presidential DebateBorder security, Middle East unrest, and support for Ukraine will likely dominate foreign-policy talking points.
U.S. Military Courts New Partners in Africa After Major SetbacksTop military chief visits Africa to reassess U.S. presence.
A tax bill sparked deadly protests. But a broken financial system has plagued the country for years.
Can a Reformist President Change Iran?Masoud Pezeshkian could win the election, but that doesn’t mean he’d have the power to change the country’s direction.
Biden’s pardon of gay soldiers is just one part of acknowledging untold stories.
It was the worst day ever for the stock with losses wiping out $28.4bn from Nike’s market valuation.
The path to the T20 World Cup final has been difficult for varying reasons for India and South Africa, but glory awaits.
Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declares victory in the country’s parliamentary elections.
Palestinian fighters say they’re ‘inflicting deaths and injuries’ in attacks with anti-tank rockets and small-arms fire.
Biden said he ‘fully intends’ to win upcoming election in speech at a campaign rally, waving aside calls to step down.
Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in challenges that could be spawned by the ‘unwarranted shock’ to the law.
Funerals begin for demonstrators as protests that began over tax hikes continue in Kenya.
After 32 years and seven failed attempts, South Africa have finally reached the promised land of a men’s cricket final.
ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins.
High Court rules in favour of a petition demanding a halt to the use of potentially deadly weaponry by police.
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Enlarge this imageGodfrey Otunge, commander of the Kenyan police in Haiti, attends a ceremony during a visit by Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, to the base of the newly arrived Kenyan police force at their base in the Clercine neighborhood of Port-au-Prince on June 26. Kenyan police arrived in violence-ravaged Haiti on June 25 on a long-awaited mission to help wrest the Caribbean nation from powerful gangs.
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Godfrey Otunge, commander of the Kenyan police in Haiti, attends a ceremony during a visit by Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, to the base of the newly arrived Kenyan police force at their base in the Clercine neighborhood of Port-au-Prince on June 26. Kenyan police arrived in violence-ravaged Haiti on June 25 on a long-awaited mission to help wrest the Caribbean nation from powerful gangs.
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Putin calls to resume production of intermediate nuclear-capable missiles
FILE – U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev sign the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty in Washington, Dec. 8 1987. Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to resume production of intermediate- and shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles.
Trump, Biden spar over Afghan exit; rights crisis goes unmentioned
FILE – People demonstrate in front of the White House in Washington, Jan. 1, 2023, against the Afghan Taliban regime’s ban on higher education for women.
Russia protests to Japan about joint exercises with NATO countries
FILE – Japan Ground Self Defense Force members take part in a joint exercise with U.S. Marines on the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. Japan plans to hold joint military exercises with Germany and Spain on the island in June 2024.
Biden-Trump debate draws 48M TV viewers
FILE – President Joe Biden, right, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, stand during break in a presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, June 27, 2024.
US, allies warn of North Korea-Russia military cooperation
Jonah Leff of Conflict Armament Research shows pictures of debris from armaments used by Russia, found in Ukraine, during a Security Council meeting at U.N. headquarters, June 28, 2024. The findings indicate the weapons were made in North Korea.
World’s largest naval exercise sends message to China
FILE – Royal Australian Navy ships sail in formation with 37 others during the Rim of the Pacific exercises in 2022. The 2024 version is underway now, with 29 nations participating. (Australian Defense Force)
NASA astronauts to stay aboard ISS longer, troubleshooting Boeing capsule
In this photo provided by NASA, Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams pose for a portrait inside the vestibule between the forward port on the ISS’s Harmony module and Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on June 13, 2024.
US military pier to Gaza disconnected; future uncertain
FILE – This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows U.S. and Israeli military personnel placing a floating pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024. U.S. officials announced June 28 that the pier had been detached and was being moved because of rough seas.
Voting for new president in Iran ends; turnout reportedly light
An Iranian woman gestures at a polling station in a snap presidential election to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2024. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
Explainer: Replacing Biden as a presidential candidate
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center’s grand opening ceremony in New York on June 28, 2024, a day after a debate performance that received generally poor reviews.
A fossil bed in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco is allowing new insights into the anatomies of arthropods that lived a half-billion years ago.
A devastating civil war is pushing the country toward a full-blown famine, according to the international body that measures hunger.
The demonstrations were held despite his withdrawal of the tax bill that sparked days of protests. Some activists, fearing more bloodshed, warned people not to march to the president’s official residence.
Iranians Go to the Polls to Elect a New PresidentAll four candidates seek different approaches to curbing Western sanctions and supporting Islamist groups in the Middle East.
Is It Too Late to Replace a Presidential Candidate?Not according to other democracies around the world.
How the World Is Reacting to the U.S. Presidential DebateBiden’s subpar performance is making many of Washington’s allies nervous.
What in the World?Test yourself on the week of June 22: The EU plays hardball, protests rock Kenya, and a Latin American country weathers a coup attempt.
What Will Elections in France, Iran, and the U.K. Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy?As more countries prepare to go to the polls, Julian Assange is freed and Vladimir Putin cozies up to Kim Jong Un.
The Dreyfus Affair and the Origins of the Tour de FranceThe grueling cycling competition has a rich political history.
Yes, Biden Flopped. But Let’s Not Overreact. The United States is in a very bad place. Just not as bad as people think.
The right-wing parties poised to take power aren’t populist. They’re something much worse.
Why Are French Jews Supporting the Far Right?Prominent Jewish figures are publicly entertaining what was once considered unthinkable: voting for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally.
Why This Venezuelan Election Feels DifferentThe opposition holds a decisive lead in polling—and there’s a real possibility Maduro could leave power.
Kenya shaken by mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes.
Regional organisations mobilised behind Bolivian government after troops and armoured vehicles gathered in the capital.
British media report that the suspect is aged in his mid-20s and is a member of the main opposition Labour Party.
Julian Assange home in Australia after pleading guilty in deal with US
Attacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.
The new marketplace is Amazon’s most aggressive response to the growth of bargain sites like Temu and Shein.
Juan Orlando Hernandez says he was ‘wrongly accused’ at sentencing hearing for conviction on drugs and weapons charges.
Western pressure likely made Ruto backtrack after deadly violence, but his credibility has been badly hit, say analysts.
Israeli defence minister‘s visit comes a month before Netanyahu’s, and highlights his position as an alternative.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going head-to-head in first debate ahead of November’s hotly contested US election.
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Kenyan President William Ruto gives an address at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday. He said he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead.
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto says he will not sign into law a controversial tax bill that has sparked widespread protests across the country, but activists said demonstrations will continue.
More than 20 people died in the protests Tuesday, according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission, which said some were shot by police. Protesters stormed into and set fire to parts of the nation’s parliament buildings.
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The situation remains tense in Kenya after protesters were killed when police fired on crowds demonstrating against proposed tax increases
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The war between two armed groups in Sudan has been going on for over a year and has engulfed much of the country. About 12 million people are internally displaced, there is a potential for famine in many parts of the country and there are again fears of genocide in Darfur. The International Rescue Committee has put Sudan at the top of their emergency watchlist and their report says that the international community has failed in Sudan. We talk to the IRC country director about the dire situation.
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Kenyan police open fire on protestors as they storm parliament, in wisdespread demonstrations against sweeping tax rises.
Protesters scatter as Kenyan police spray water canon at them during a protest over proposed tax hikes in a finance bill in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday.
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Several people were killed and hundreds injured as thousands of demonstrators stormed Kenya’s parliament to protest a controversial tax bill on Tuesday.
Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and live rounds.
At least three of the dead were shot as protesters overwhelmed police as they entered and set fire to parts of the parliament buildings.
Addressing the nation, Kenyan President William Ruto called the storming of parliament promised to prevent it from happening again “at whatever cost.”
The protests forced lawmakers to flee the legislature where earlier they had debated and passed the unpopular bill.
The legislation proposes to significantly increase the cost of goods and services in Kenya to help pay off fore..
June 25, 20244:41 AM ET
NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to Eatizaz Yousif of the International Rescue Committee about the group’s latest report, which says there is limited time to avert a catastrophe of historic scope in Sudan.
June 22, 20246:40 AM ET
Bruce Onobrakpeya, a towering figure in modernism, in his home/studio in Lagos, Nigeria. At 91, he has his first Smithsonian solo show.
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Bruce Onobrakpeya’s home and studio, partly shielded by trees, sits discreetly along a frenetic side street in Mushin — a working class neighborhood of Lagos, dense with small manufacturing businesses, artisanal workshops and old detached houses.
But on a generous plot, his three-story, concrete modernist home where he’s lived since 1976 is a quiet wonder. Towering sculptures with bronze heads resting on bodies assembled from vehicle parts, loom over the gate. They depict a row of traditional monarchs, dressed with coral beads and holding copper staffs.
The compound is an museum in its own right. The concrete yard is covered in sculptures, paintings and a range of murals, some which he describes as “plastographs” ..
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The court said his crimes had involved overseeing public floggings, torture and arbitrary arrests during a jihadist takeover in northern Mali in 2012.
Kenya, the fastest growing economy in Africa, is on the brink of a fiscal calamity. Across Africa, nations are spending more on interest than on health or education.
A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country’s debt.
At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the cost of living for millions.
Kenyan police faced off with protesters in the capital, Nairobi. Civic groups said that at least five people died.