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Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm

Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language. Read

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Venezuelan Opposition Blocked from Election, Dimming Democratic Hopes

The government’s moves to bar an opposition coalition from fielding a presidential candidate makes it more likely that President Nicolás Maduro can retain his repressive hold on power.The government’s moves to bar an opposition coalition from fielding a presidential candidate makes it more likely that President Nicolás Maduro can retain his repressive hold on power. Read

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Israeli Hostage Says She Was Sexually Assaulted and Tortured in Gaza

Amit Soussana is the first former hostage to publicly say she was sexually abused in captivity. A U.N. report has said it found “clear and convincing information” that some hostages suffered “conflict-related sexual violence.”Amit Soussana is the first former hostage to publicly say she was sexually abused in captivity. A U.N. report has said it

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Russia Digs In on Claim Ukraine and West Were Behind Terrorist Attack

The head of Russia’s top security agency said, without providing evidence, that the assault was “facilitated by Western special services.” Ukraine has denied involvement, calling the assertions “lies.”The head of Russia’s top security agency said, without providing evidence, that the assault was “facilitated by Western special services.” Ukraine has denied involvement, calling the assertions “lies.” Read

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Middle East Crisis: Israeli and U.S. Defense Ministers to Meet in Washington With Tensions High

A rift is growing between the Biden administration and Israel after the U.N. Security Council, with the U.S. abstaining, adopted a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.A rift is growing between the Biden administration and Israel after the U.N. Security Council, with the U.S. abstaining, adopted a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Read

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Display of Battered Men Was Russia’s Warning to the Public, Analysts Say

Videos showing the torture of four men, accused of Russia’s deadliest terror attack in decades, have circulated widely in what analysts call a sign of the Russian state’s growing tolerance for public violence.Videos showing the torture of four men, accused of Russia’s deadliest terror attack in decades, have circulated widely in what analysts call a

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