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October 5, 2022 4:36 AM

Iran allows ailing American Baquer Namazi to leave the country for treatment

The former U.N. official had been arrested after going to Iran to try to free his son - who remains held there.

by Larry Kaplow

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October 4, 2022 5:02 AM

North Korea fires a ballistic missile over Japan

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Tuesday that flew over Japan for the first time in five years, the South Korean government said, triggering alerts across Japan.

by Anthony Kuhn

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October 4, 2022 4:00 AM

The Nord Stream pipelines have stopped leaking. But the methane emitted broke records

The Nord Stream pipeline leak might be the single largest release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Experts say it pales in comparison to ongoing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

by Laura Benshoff

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October 3, 2022 3:01 PM

Around the world, protesters take to the streets in solidarity with Iranian women

The gatherings are an echo of the protests that have erupted in Iran since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the country's so-called morality police.

by Laurel Wamsley

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October 3, 2022 6:57 AM

Ukrainian troops claim gains in Russia-annexed region

Ukrainian troops pushed forward with their offensive that has embarrassed Moscow, with Kyiv officials and foreign observers hinting at new gains in the southern strategic region of Kherson.

by The Associated Press

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October 3, 2022 5:27 AM

Brazil's presidential election heads to a runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the left-wing former president, won more votes than right-wing incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, but not enough to win outright in the 11-candidate race.

by John Otis

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October 2, 2022 3:26 PM

Ukraine presses on with counteroffensive; Russia uses drones

Russia has attacked the Ukrainian president’s hometown with suicide drones. This comes as Ukraine has pushed ahead with its counteroffensive that has embarrassed the Kremlin.

by The Associated Press

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October 2, 2022 9:02 AM

Lawsuit from former UMN student alleging rape by Chinese billionaire settled

Richard Liu was potentially liable for both compensatory and punitive damages. In a joint statement released by attorneys, the parties called the incident "a misunderstanding that has consumed substantial public attention and brought profound suffering to the parties and their families."

by Jon Collins

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October 2, 2022 8:36 AM

What you need to know about Brazil's presidential election

As one of the world's largest democracies heads to the polls on Sunday, here are the main candidates and issues in the Brazilian election.

by Carrie Kahn

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October 2, 2022 7:26 AM

At least 174 fans are dead after a stampede at an Indonesian soccer match

Brawls between supporters of two rival soccer teams in Indonesia were reported. The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic.

by The Associated Press

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