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The prime minister of Sri Lanka resigns after weeks of protests

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has tendered his resignation amid an economic crisis and violent protests against he and his brother, the country’s president. (Image credit: Eranga Jayawardena/AP)

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Both Sides Harden Positions on Anniversary of Nazi Defeat in Europe

The war in Ukraine was marked by posturing and signaling, with each side ramping up its rhetoric as the battle ground on.

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Both Sides Harden Positions on Anniversary of Nazi Defeat in Europe

The war in Ukraine was marked by posturing and signaling, with each side ramping up its rhetoric as the battle ground on.

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If Roe Falls, Is Same-Sex Marriage Next?

The leaked draft opinion that would eliminate the constitutional right to abortion sent mixed signals about what other precedents might be at risk.

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If Roe Falls, Is Same-Sex Marriage Next?

The leaked draft opinion that would eliminate the constitutional right to abortion sent mixed signals about what other precedents might be at risk.

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Erdogan vows not to expel Syrian refugees as opposition head urges sending them back

Turkish president’s comments come as anger over migrants grows among locals, sparking fears in his office that issue might dominate next year’s elections

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Mark Esper: Trump’s plan to meet with Taliban was ‘terrible in so many ways’ — and every official knew it

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper reveals in his new book that former President Donald Trump was insistent about trying to meet directly with the Taliban at Camp David, despite resistance from every major national security official. In a new book

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Mark Esper: Trump’s plan to meet with Taliban was ‘terrible in so many ways’ — and every official knew it

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper reveals in his new book that former President Donald Trump was insistent about trying to meet directly with the Taliban at Camp David, despite resistance from every major national security official. In a new book

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Doctors Without Borders addresses charges of racism within its ranks

Journalists have compiled instances of favoring international staff over local staff and treating people of color inequitably. A grassroots group of staffers agrees. Here’s how MSF is responding. (Image credit: Valerie Baeriswyl/AFP via Getty Images)

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Putin justifies Ukraine war, blames West in Victory Day speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) watches the Victory Day military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II at Red Square in central Moscow. -/Kremlin/dpa Russian President Vladimir Putin justified his invasion of

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