America's political turmoil hampers its capacity to lead through yet another global crisis
A weekend of terror in Israel has sharpened already grave questions about the capacity of the politically fractured United States to lay out a unified and coherent response to a world spinning out of its control.
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Supreme Court to consider whether Americans with Disabilities Act 'tester' can sue hotels for non-compliance with the law
The Supreme Court will consider the strength of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Wednesday when it hears a dispute over whether a self-appointed "tester" of the civil rights law has the right to sue hotels over alleged violations of its provisions.
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Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'
This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".
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The Irish matchmaker finding love outside of apps
Every September, thousands travel to County Clare's Lisdoonvarna with hopes of finding the one.
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Brazil's securities watchdog agrees to 'plea bargain' on Americanas' probe
Brazil's securities watchdog CVM said on Friday it has approved a mechanism similar to a plea bargain for
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New York floods: Basement rescues spark climate change concerns
About 100,000 New Yorkers live in basement homes that climate change has remade into "death traps".
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'I've got quite high standards when I work with other people': Taika Waititi could relate to Next Goal Wins coach Thomas Rongen
Taika Waititi noticed parallels between himself and coach Thomas Rongen, the main character in his new movie 'Next Goal Wins'.
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S Jaishankar: India asks Canada for information on Sikh leader's murder
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said India was open to looking into any "specific" details on the killing.
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Air India Flight 182: India-Canada row brings 1985 bombing back in news
In 1985, an Air India flight exploded mid-air, killing all 329 people on board - only one man was convicted.
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Faramarz Javidzad: Iran denies medical negligence over prisoner's death
Iranian authorities rejects claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.
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Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton wades into India copyright row
Humans of Bombay, which follows the same format as the New York blog, is suing a similar Indian platform.
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India LGBTQ wedding sparks controversy in Punjab
The marriage was solemnised in a Sikh temple, with the couple performing all traditional rituals.
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