How a South Dakota priest inspired 125 years of direct democracy — and the fight to preserve it
Thanks to a rabble-rousing, socialist priest, it’s a milestone year for direct democracy in the U.S. The practice of citizen-originated ballot measures began 125 years ago when South Dakota became the first state to have them
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Release of hostages requires ceasefire, Hamas official says
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Hamas official tied the release of hostages held in Gaza to a ceasefire in
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Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest ousted from Jesuits after claims of adult abuse
Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to reopen the case of a well-known priest-artist accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women
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China's chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou who helped drive the anti-COVID fight dies at age 60
China's chief epidemiologist who helped drive anti-COVID-19 measures in the country that suspended access to cities and confined millions to their homes has died
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Seeing no military answer to Israel-Palestinian tensions, the EU plans for a more peaceful future
European Union leaders believe it's time to lay the foundations for a future relationship between Israel and the Palestinians where the militant group Hamas does not control Gaza
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US expands its effort to cut off funding for Hamas
The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas, announcing a second round of sanctions against people and organizations linked to the group since it launched an attack on Israel that killed more than 1,400 people
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US says some digital asset firms not doing enough to stop illicit finance
LONDON The United States on Friday said some firms in the digital asset space were not doing enough
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Lack of fuel threatens UN food aid to Gaza, WFP says
ROME The U.N. food agency said on Friday that "severe fuel shortages" may force it to stop supplying
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At age 13, he was an avid volunteer who wanted to be a pastor and an engineer. A stranger's bullets destroyed those dreams
The dust on Charles DuBose's motorcycle belies his meticulous care of his prized Harley Davidson. But he refuses to disturb the handprints pressed in the dust. They belong to his grandson Deshon, who loved riding on the back seat and couldn't wait until he was old enough to drive.
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US puts new sanctions on Hamas, members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON The U.S. on Friday issued a second round of sanctions on the Palestinian group
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Malaysia picks powerful ruler of Johor state as country's new king under rotation system
Malaysia’s royal families have elected the powerful and wealthy ruler of southern Johor state as the country’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system
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Eight more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza on Friday -U.N
GENEVA (Reuters) -Another eight trucks carrying food, medicine and water are expected to cross into the Gaza Strip on Friday,
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