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After protests, Kenya’s president backs down on controversial tax bill

Kenyan President William Ruto announced Wednesday that he would not sign a controversial finance bill that would have introduced new taxes, a surprise move...

Israel blames U.N. for Gaza aid crisis amid fresh reports of starvation

Israel heaped fresh blame on the United Nations on Wednesday for the lack of humanitarian aid being distributed inside the Gaza Strip — amid...

Amid war setbacks and complaints, Ukraine changes another top general

KYIV — A prominent Ukrainian officer this week accused a top commander of incompetence, blaming him for “thousands” of casualties in a rare public...

Kenya’s president says he won’t sign finance bill that led protesters to storm parliament

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto says he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes a day after protesters stormed...

Iran is picking a new president. Here’s what to know.

A little over a month after the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranians will vote for their next president...

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