al Qaeda leader circulates video, dispels rumour of his death
ISLAMABAD — A rare video has appeared of al Qaeda’s chief praising an Indian Muslim woman who in February defied a ban on wearing the traditional headscarf, or hijab. The …
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H&M says you can compost its new line of baby clothes
H&M is coming out with a new line of baby clothes that can be recycled in an unexpected way once they’re worn out — composting. The 12-piece organic cotton collection …
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Russians preparing for new push as Ukraine gathers its dead
ANDRIIVKA, UKRAINE — Ukraine gathered its dead and collected evidence of Russian atrocities on the ruined outskirts of Kyiv, as the two sides geared up Wednesday for what could become …
Read MoreWhat Yemen’s first nationwide truce in 6 years means for the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Yemen’s warring parties have agreed to a nationwide truce for the first time since 2016. Meant to last for two months but eligible for renewal, it is the most significant …
Read MoreU.K. Prime Minister says transgender women should not compete in female sports
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that transgender women should not compete in female sports in comments he said he knew could be seen as "controversial." "I don’t think …
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Academy moves up meeting to decide on Will Smith sanctions
The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has moved up it’s planned date to decide on possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris …
Read MoreAl-Qaida leader circulates video, dispels rumour of his death
ISLAMABAD — A rare video has appeared of al-Qaida’s chief praising an Indian Muslim woman who in February defied a ban on wearing the traditional headscarf, or hijab. The footage …
Read MoreNo charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors declined to file charges Wednesday against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant in …
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U.S. targets Putin’s daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions
BRUSSELS — The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters and said it was toughening penalties against Russian banxjmtzywks in retaliation for “war …
Read MoreAuthor of ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ on trial in fatal shooting of spouse
PORTLAND, ORE. — The trial of a self-published romance writer accused of fatally shooting her chef husband started Monday. Nancy Crampton Brophy has remained in custody since her arrest in …
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