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In the race to succeed outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the offspring of two presidents are gunning to run the country in an unprecedented tie-up. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)

As trial set to begin, Ian Maxwell says sister, accused of recruiting girls for disgraced financier, is being scapegoated by US justice system intent on holding someone responsible

Abloh was the artistic director for Louis Vuitton’s menswear, but his ubiquitous, consumer-friendly presence in culture was wide-ranging and dynamic. Some compared him to Jeff Koons. Others hailed him as his generation’s Karl Lagerfeld.

The World Health Organization on Sunday urged countries around the world not to impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concerns over the new omicron variant. WHO’s regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow

There’s new leadership in Iran and it’s putting a harder edge on the country’s position heading into nuclear talks starting Monday, with Europe, China and the U.S.

A tense presidential election is pitting a ruling party dogged by corruption allegations against the wife of a controversial former president, with U.S. officials fearing possible violence could prompt further migration.

Ghislaine Maxwell’s accusers say she sexually exploited them. Here’s what her trial may reveal  USA TODAY Ghislaine Maxwell ready to take stand to defend herself at trial: report  New York Post ‘You Are Not Special’: Ghislaine Maxwell’s Complaints From Jail  Bloomberg Ghislaine Maxwell

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Both sides are telling the Supreme Court there’s no middle ground in Wednesday’s showdown over abortion. The justices can either reaffirm the constitutional right to an abortion or wipe it away altogether.

Donald Prince is a counselor and the former Executive Director of the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation. In this first-person story, he shares past experiences with violence, justice, and addiction. Being a father and writing poetry were crucial steps towards healing.