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Canada is gearing up for a federal election. Here’s what’s at stake

Canada is gearing up for a federal election. Here’s what’s at stake

freshblognews April 26, 2025

TORONTO — Canadians will vote for a new government on Monday in an election that has been...

The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs

The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs

freshblognews April 26, 2025

NEW YORK — Out of the many Vietnam War protests she performed at in the 1960s and...

Gabon’s constitutional court confirms Oligui Nguema’s victory in presidential election

Gabon’s constitutional court confirms Oligui Nguema’s victory in presidential election

freshblognews April 25, 2025

DAKAR, Senegal — Gabon’s constitutional court confirmed Friday that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s interim president...

Gunmen kill at least 20 people in mining town in northwestern Nigeria, rights group says

Gunmen kill at least 20 people in mining town in northwestern Nigeria, rights group says

freshblognews April 25, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria — Armed men killed at least 20 people and injured dozens in a mining village...

Swiss leader says US foresees ‘privileged’ talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

Swiss leader says US foresees ‘privileged’ talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

freshblognews April 25, 2025

GENEVA — The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans...

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir

freshblognews April 25, 2025

SRINAGAR, India — Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers...

Fears of racial profiling over registration policy for immigrants in US illegally

Fears of racial profiling over registration policy for immigrants in US illegally

freshblognews April 25, 2025

PHOENIX — The Trump administration’s plan to strictly require anyone illegally in the U.S. to register with...

Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster, border arrests are booking far fewer US visits

Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster, border arrests are booking far fewer US visits

freshblognews April 25, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Diana and Rick Bellamy initially planned to take a Caribbean cruise out of...

Pope Francis’ ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

Pope Francis’ ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

freshblognews April 24, 2025

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the...

Brazil former President Bolsonaro’s health has worsened, doctors say

Brazil former President Bolsonaro’s health has worsened, doctors say

freshblognews April 24, 2025

SAO PAULO — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s health condition has worsened following bowel surgery nearly two...