Europe
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‘Afghan Girl’ From 1985 National Geographic Cover Takes Refuge in Italy
Sharbat Gula, who became an international symbol of Afghan refugees after her portrait was published on the cover of National…
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Your Friday Briefing
Vaccination rates in South Africa are falling far short of the nation’s goal, administering only 130,000 out of a daily…
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Russian Mine Blast Kills Dozens, Among Them Rescuers
A gas buildup and explosion in a Siberian coal mine on Thursday killed at least 52 people — including six…
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The French rush to get booster shots as the government eyes more restrictions.
Thousands rushed to book vaccination appointments in France on Thursday after the government announced that all adults were eligible for…
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Sweden Chose Its First Female Prime Minister. She Lasted Less Than a Day.
It seemed like a new era was dawning in Sweden on Wednesday when Magdalena Andersson, the leader of the Social…
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How Far Would Biden Go to Defend Ukraine Against Russia?
WASHINGTON — At a news conference a few days ago, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was asked whether the…
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Your Thursday Briefing
Olaf Scholz, center, will lead the new government in Germany.Credit...Markus Schreiber/Associated PressGermany meets its post-Merkel government ...
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Italy announces new restrictions for the unvaccinated.
ROME — Trying to stem a resurgence in coronavirus infections and prevent closures affecting everyone, Italy announced new restrictions for…
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British Lawmaker Is Reprimanded for Bringing Her Baby to a Debate
LONDON — Moments after Stella Creasy, a Labour lawmaker, left a parliamentary debate on Tuesday, she received an official complaint…
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The new German government plans to legalize cannabis.
Besides climate politics, digitalization and a higher minimum wage, the coalition has agreed on one fringe issue Chancellor Angela Merkel’s…