South Africa this week celebrates 30 years of freedom after a historic 1994 election that saw the end of white minority rule and racial segregation. However, much of the enthusiasm and optimism that …
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An Arizona grand jury’s indictment of 18 people who either posed as or helped organize a slate of electors falsely claiming that former President Donald Trump won the state in 2020 could help shape …
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in the second round of multi-phase national elections as polarization grows with Prime Minister Narendra Modi whipping up an assertive brand …
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April 19-25, 2024
The U.S. House swiftly approves $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. Haiti opens a new political chapter with the installation of a transitional …
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan prosecutors raided the offices of the charity Save the Children on Thursday, citing a complaint alleging the violation of migrant children’s rights.
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The Mesa City Council recently received an encouraging update on the city’s climate action plan.
Over the last two years, the city has invested nearly $15.4 million in Mesa Climate Action …
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4/25/24
PHOENIX — The chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood Arizona said Thursday that abortions could soon become unavailable — at least for some period of time — even if state …
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As part of one board member’s ongoing effort to have only certain items on a consent agenda, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board had a thorough discussion at its April 24 …
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Fifteen people were transported to the hospital for treatment after fire crews responded to a warehouse toxic exposure incident in Goodyear Thursday.
Fire crews from Goodyear, Avondale, and …
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