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US to offer to keep nuclear arms curbs until 2026 if Russia does same

By Jonathan Landay and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday will offer to abide by the nuclear weapons limits set in the New START treaty until its 2026 expiration if Russia does the same, in order

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After backlash, Rogers Waters drops Nazi costume at first show on UK tour

Comparison between slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and Anne Frank also left out of Birmingham concert; ex-Pink Floyd lead says he’s ‘pissed off’ over controversy

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Even in Prison, She’s ‘an Indomitable Voice’ for Freedom in Iran

Fighting for change has cost Narges Mohammadi her career, separated her from family and deprived her of liberty. But a jail cell has not succeeded in silencing her.

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Ukraine Says It Stopped Russia’s Latest Attacks on Kyiv

The Ukrainian air force said its air defenses intercepted all of the Russian cruise missiles and Iranian-made Shahed drones launched at the capital overnight.

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What Comes After Putin’s Rule in Russia. The West Should Beware

News of a recent alleged assassination attempt on Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, raises the question: what kind of Russia might emerge after him? It is tempting to believe that, if Putin were killed, or otherwise removed from power, for example

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U.S. Is Willing to Begin Nuclear Arms Dialogue With Russia

The Biden administration seeks to sketch out a future arms-control path after the New Start treaty expires in 2026.

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Porto Jews decry ‘Soviet-style antisemitism’ as lucrative citizenship vetting probed

Jewish community in coastal Portugal city has flourished, but is now being torn by decision to attack investigation into handling of citizenship process for Jews deemed Sephardic

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Food Prices Fell in May, Easing Inflation Pressures on Consumers

Central bankers have been given another shot in the arm for their fight against inflation as the cost of key foodstuffs fell in May, with prices now down more than 20% from the record high set in March 2022, according

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With just days to spare, US Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal

Legislation, which also includes spending cutbacks demanded by House Republicans, sent to US president to be signed into law, averting default

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Newly-obtained records detail lead-up to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide

Documents show how US prison’s failures contributed to shamed financier’s death, describe his struggle to transition from life of luxury to life behind bars

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