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How a road could change West Africa's urban future
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A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
Crowley defeats democratic socialist Hong to face Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the wide-open Wisconsin governor’s race, Decision Desk HQ projects. Crowley, with support from retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D), pulled off an upset and bested HOng in a blow to the party’s far-left flank amid concerns that such candidates could be a liability for…
Crowley defeats Hong in nail-biter Wisconsin governor primary: 5 takeaways
Milwaukee County executive David Crowley emerged the victor in the hard-fought Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor against democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong early Wednesday – giving the Democratic establishment a much-needed boost in light of recent progressive wins. Decision Desk HQ projected the race for Crowley, who enjoys Gov. Tony Evers’s (D) endorsement, at around 2:20 am EDT. Crowley was ahead of Hong…
North Korea launches ballistic missile ahead of U.S.-South Korea military exercise
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, the militaries of Seoul and Tokyo said, its second such launch in less than a week.
Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released
Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
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Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to abolish death penalty
Lebanese lawmakers on Tuesday approved a law prohibiting the death penalty, making it the first Middle Eastern country to end capital punishment.
The Next Front in LNG Sanctions Runs Through China
Moscow will soon have to redirect a growing share of its exports to Asia.
Will Myanmar Get What It Wants From ASEAN?
A Bangkok visit by junta leader Min Aung Hlaing reinforced the two countries’ ties.
The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran
Tehran’s proxy risks pushing a newly consolidated Saudi Arabia into an all-out ground war.
South Korean civic leaders rally for ‘One Korea’ amid two-state debate
Civic, political and religious leaders, N. Korean defectors, separated families and academics gathered to call for a national movement for One Korea
South Korea's Democratic Party approves platform revisions
South Korea's Democratic Party approved platform and charter revisions adding the 'Revolution of Light' and expanding youth participation.