Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.

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Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.

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President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

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Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.

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The chairman, Casey Wasserman, has faced criticism ever since his name surfaced in the Epstein files. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest official to call on him to step down.

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President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the partial government shutdown while claiming economic wins including lower gas prices and inflation.

Teenager arrested in Bronx school shooting that killed 16-year-old Christopher Redding. The aspiring football player allegedly defended friends during the attack.

Cave lions lived in Japan long after they went extinct elsewhere, study reveals

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Bookings to Russia have more than doubled

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Trump and Greene had a public falling out late last year over her support of releasing the Epstein files

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Ukrainian forces take back over 200 sq km in just five days, wiping out weeks of Russian gains

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In the Chinese zodiac, a different animal is honoured every year

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Kanye West appears to be left out of the filings for his daughter’s new business venture

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Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen 1%, while most markets in Asia are closed for Lunar New Year holidays

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Sale of the rare Pikachu Illustrator card marked the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group

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Looted artefacts include 2,600-year-old wooden cat figurine, a mummy mask and an ancient necklace

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Stand-up comic reveals that she underwent a hysterectomy to remove the cancer

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‘Harry Potter’ star has two children with fellow actor Georgia Groome

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Guatemala has ended its monthlong state of emergency after deadly attacks on police pushed President Bernardo Arévalo to seek special powers against gangs

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Long-running animated sitcom concluded its 37th season with historic milestone

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HBO’s popular show will air its season four finale on March 1

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People are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks, and street festivals for the Year of the Horse

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The profanity-packed action was one of numerous demonstrations held across the country, from New England to California’s Coachella Valley

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