Alabama redistricting blocked by federal court for discriminating against Black voters Federal court blocks Alabama redistricting plan it says would dilute Black voting strength, ordering the state to use the …
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U.S. says Iran framework deal largely negotiated as nuclear disputes persist
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTrump Says U.S.-Iran Framework Agreement Is ‘Largely’ Negotiated; Tehran’s Approval Unclear Trump says a U.S.-Iran framework agreement is ‘largely’ negotiated, but major details and Tehran’s approval remain uncertain as markets …
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Russia warns of systematic strikes on Kyiv, urges diplomats to leave
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoRussia warns of renewed attacks on Kyiv after Starobilsk strike Russia warns of renewed attacks on Kyiv and urges foreign diplomats to leave after a deadly strike in Starobilsk, prompting …
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire reportedly agreed, lifting oil sanctions and ending maritime blockade U.S.-Iran ceasefire reportedly agreed on a 60-day truce, with the U.S. easing oil sanctions and Iran clearing sea mines …
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NSDAP membership records prompt German politicians to reveal family ties
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoNSDAP membership records stir politicians as Künast, Lauterbach and Ramelow recount family ties NSDAP membership records have resurfaced in public debate after recent research prompted former ministers Renate Künast and …
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Myanmar military launches offensive to reclaim key border trade routes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMyanmar military offensive targets border regions and trade routes Myanmar military offensive led by Ye Win Oo targets Kachin, Chin and Karen to retake key trade corridors from ethnic rebels …
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Ukraine warns EU loan funds only 60 percent of weapons production
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUkraine arms industry outstrips available funding as Germany urges bilateral top-up EU loan covers only part of Ukraine arms industry needs; German proposal seeks additional bilateral pledges to fill gap …
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Sudan conflict escalates as foreign backers fuel deadly drone strikes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSudan conflict deepens as foreign backers and drones entrench a bloody stalemate Sudan conflict escalates as foreign patrons and drone warfare fuel mass displacement, famine and rising civilian casualties across …
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China criticizes German Bundestag Taiwan visit as violation of One China principle
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoChina Condemns German Bundestag Delegation’s Visit to Taiwan China criticizes Bundestag delegation visit to Taiwan as Beijing warns against official contacts that it says undermine the One-China principle. China’s Foreign …
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Bundeswehr procurement law partly unconstitutional, Düsseldorf court refers case to Karlsruhe
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman Appellate Court Rules Part of Bundeswehr Procurement Acceleration Law Unconstitutional Düsseldorf court finds a provision of the Bundeswehr procurement acceleration law unconstitutional, sending the dispute to Germany’s Federal Constitutional …