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The fallout of the war in Ukraine is hitting even France’s iconic baguette, which was recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. On Monday, French bakers took to the streets of Paris to protest soaring energy and other prices they say are imperiling their trade. Denis Durand begins his workdays at 3:30 a.m. to bake the…
Fight of His Life author on Kamala Harris’s struggles and growth, Afghanistan, a strong second year … and if Biden will run again There are those who believe that at 80, Joe Biden is too old to serve a second term as president. Yet few clamour for him to hand over to the person who would…
One of the world’s poorest countries, Somalia is coping with conflict, a historic drought and a devastating food crisis. But there’s another side to the country. Just take a look at the capital city. (Image credit: Luke Dray for NPR)
BERLIN — News this month that the number of German soldiers declaring themselves conscientious objectors rose fivefold in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine created little more than a ripple in Germany. For many Germans it’s perfectly natural for members of the Bundeswehr, the army, to renege on the pledge they made to…
This story, plus staffers at St. Louis Public Radio seek unionization, a look at what the Jan. 6th probe found out about social media and more, all in today’s media headlines. Top Stories Jan 15, 2023CNN is serious about getting into comedy Max Tani / Semafor Jan 13, 2023Staffers at St. Louis Public Radio seek […] The…
President Joe Biden declared Monday that “in America, hate will not prevail,” as he recalled the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the national holiday commemorating the slain civil rights leader and his quest for justice and equal rights for Blacks in the United States. Biden, speaking in Washington to leaders of…
Tunisian protesters accuse President Kais Saied of orchestrating a power grab and harming the economy.
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The virus spread to nine districts nationwide, infecting hundreds and killing dozens. Seven health workers were among those who died.
Pape Alé Niang, an investigative reporter, was arrested on charges of disclosing confidential government information. Journalists and rights defenders say he was just doing his job.