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A bluffer’s guide to Proust 100 years after his death

France’s Marcel Proust, who died 100 years ago on Friday, is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time — but few can truthfully claim to have read his 2,400-page masterpiece “In Search of Lost Time”. For those

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Iran issues new death sentence as protests enter third month

Iran issued a second death sentence in three days and clashes killed at least six people as women-led protests over Mahsa Amini’s death in custody entered a third month Wednesday. Street violence raged across Iran overnight as protests sparked by

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This Is the Reality of Life for LGBTQ+ People in Qatar

Most soccer supporters’ groups are set up to bring like-minded fans together. Dr. Naser Mohamed set up his to highlight an injustice. As the first and currently only Qatari to publicly come out as gay, Mohamed­—a doctor who has lived

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Do Republicans have to nominate Trump for president in 2024? Here’s what to know. – USA TODAY

Do Republicans have to nominate Trump for president in 2024? Here’s what to know.  USA TODAY Former President Donald Trump announces a White House bid for 2024  CNN Americans must reject Trump in 2024  The Hill Opinion | America Deserves Better Than Donald

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TikTok CEO Argues Content Moderation Vital as Twitter Cuts Staff

The chief executive officer of hit video app TikTok suggested Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. are heading down a risky path. Shou Zi Chew, whose company has come under fire from U.S. officials, emphasized the importance of investing in sufficient

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Missile strike appears to be ‘unfortunate accident’, Poland’s president says

The missile blast that killed two people appears to be an “unfortunate accident” and not an “intentional attack”, Poland’s president has said.

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The woman whose dance with the Obamas went viral dies at 113

The centenarian woman who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died, her son announced. (Image credit: Rick Gentilo/AP)

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Work From Home to Cut Energy Bills, European Employers Say

Remote working is now a favor that some bosses in Europe are asking from their workers, to cope with the rising cost of heat and electricity.

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UVA shooting updates: Suspect was on field trip with victims; wounded running back Mike Hollins has second surgery – USA TODAY

UVA shooting updates: Suspect was on field trip with victims; wounded running back Mike Hollins has second surgery  USA TODAY ‘He was more than a football player’: Remembering the UVA shooting victims  11Alive Virginia remembers: ‘Life of the party’ … ‘Lights up

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