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Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights advocate Ashley Shelton had hoped, with the farright conservative attorney general replacing a termlimited Democratic governor and consolidating Republican control in the state.
South Africa Takes Israel to International Court Accusing it of ‘Genocidal Acts’ in Gaza
South Africa alleged that Israel deliberately sought to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, aiming at the broader Palestinian national, racial, and ethnic group.
Nikki Haley Slammed for Not Saying Slavery Caused Civil War, Calls Person Who Asked Question ‘Democrat Plant’
Nikki Haley when asked what caused the US civil war did not say slavery was the root cause.
Spain PM Says Supports Iraq's 'Sovereignty and Stability'
"My country, always at the request of the Iraqi authorities, will support the unity, sovereignty and stability of Iraq," said Sanchez during a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani
Cargo Ship Picking Up Ukrainian Grain Hits a Russian Floating Mine in the Black Sea, Officials Say
Ukraine’s much-anticipated counteroffensive last summer largely failed to shift the front line despite billions of dollars in weaponry sent by its Western allies
Independent Lawyers Begin Prosecuting Cases of Sexual Assault and Other Crimes in the US Military
Defense officials have long argued that an increase in reported assaults is a positive trend, both in the military and in society as a whole
French Prez Macron Dials Netanyahu, Demands ‘Lasting Ceasefire’ in Gaza
France also said that it will work with Jordan to carry out humanitarian operations in the Gaza Strip.
US: Michigan Supreme Court to Keep Former Prez Donald Trump on 2024 Ballot
The court said the application to appeal a December 14 Michigan appeals court judgment was considered, but denied "because we are not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court"
Iran's Guards Link Hamas Attack on Israel to General's 2020 Killing; Palestinian Group Rejects Remarks
Iran, which supports Hamas financially and militarily, has hailed the deadly attacks as a "success" but denied any direct involvement
US Senator’s Bribery Trial: Prosecutors Oppose Top Democrat’s Bid to Stay Proceedings
Menendez and his spouse are accused of receiving bribes, including cash, gold bars, and a luxury car, from three New Jersey entrepreneurs seeking the senator's influence in foreign affairs.
Israel Says Dead Hostage’s Car Shows Hamas Link to Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital
Israeli officials found a hostage’s car inside the compound of the Indonesian hospital and said it shows that the institution was linked to Hamas.
Watch: Policeman Dressed as Santa Claus Busts Peru Drug Cartel in Christmas Crackdown
Peru police, with Santa undercover, bust drug gang in Lima. Two suspects caught with cocaine and marijuana in a dangerous neighbourhood
Netanyahu Says Gaza War Exacting 'Heavy Price' on Israel Army
"This is a difficult morning, after a very difficult day of fighting in Gaza," he said after the army announced 14 soldiers had been killed in the Palestinian territory since Friday
US, Europe Holiday Rush at Airports and Highways as Christmas and New Year Arrive
Smooth holiday travel expected, but Southwest's $140M settlement warns against overconfidence. Airline cancellations down, weather remains a challenge
Pakistan's Top Poll Body Rejects PTI's Internal Polls, Snatches Imran Khan's 'Bat' Symbol
Imran Khan's party faces setback as Pakistan's election commission rejects PTI's organizational elections and cricket bat symbol for February polls
New North Korean Nuclear Reactor Appears to Be Operational: UN Atomic Agency
UN reports suggest North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear facility activates a second reactor, potentially violating UN resolutions. IAEA expresses concern