Taliban face uphill battle in efforts to speak at UN meeting

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UNITED NATIONS — The new rulers of Afghanistan have an uphill battle in their efforts to be recognized in time to address other world...

EU’s top diplomat urges Iran to return to nuclear talks

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UNITED NATIONS — The European Union’s top diplomat urged Iran to return to talks on its nuclear program while the country's foreign minister reiterated...

Anti-LGBT resolution revoked by regional assembly in Poland

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WARSAW, Poland — A rural region in southern Poland revoked an anti-LGBT resolution Wednesday under the threat of losing European Union funding. ...

Italy: Uncle of teen who refused arranged marriage detained

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ROME — The uncle of an 18-year-old woman who disappeared months ago from Italy after refusing an arranged marriage in Pakistan was detained Wednesday...

UN racism meeting recommits to goals but renews divides

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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly pledged Wednesday to redouble efforts to combat racism around the world, commemorating a landmark but contentious 2001...

Zuma’s trial postponed until October in South Africa

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JOHANNESBURG — The corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma was postponed until Oct. 26 while the judge considers a plea from...

‘Grow up’: UK’s Johnson says world must face climate change

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UNITED NATIONS — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell world leaders at the United Nations that humanity has to “grow up” and tackle...

Morocco: 3 parties agree to form new coalition government

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RABAT, Morocco — Morocco’s prime minister-designate announced Wednesday that a three-party coalition will form the country's next government. ...

Loop hopes to go mainstream with reusable packaging

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Reusable packaging __ from stainless steel ice cream containers to glass jars of soap __ is about to become more common at groceries and...

Travel in Canada is a prize for the vaccinated and vigilant

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KAMOURASKA, Quebec — When the pandemic descended, the boundless vistas and insane sunsets of Kamouraska became a distant, unattainable dream for this bicyclist from...