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After its first two choices to compete for the presidency against Nicolás Maduro in July’s election were barred from running, the coalition of opposition parties was able to register a third, provisional choice.

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.

A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.

The bill would strengthen laws around dog breeding, but Germany’s kennel club worries that the legislation could lead to bans on several breeds.

Netanyahu’s office hasn’t confirmed it has any desire to make new plans.

How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.”

Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.

Once a semipro baseball player in Japan, Yukihiro Shimura has now become a baseball missionary.

The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.

Since Oct. 7, Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians suspected of militant activity. Rights groups allege that Israel has abused some detainees or held them without charges.