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US cheers South Sudan’s progress toward peace, expects ‘long process’

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — While the Trump administration applauds this week's progress in South Sudan's peace talks, it expects that ending nearly five years of civil war and rebuilding confidence in the...

Rashida Tlaib Set to Become 1st Muslim Woman in US Congress

DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Ahlam Jbara lives in Chicago, Illinois — six hours away from Detroit, Michigan — which means she can’t vote in the state’s primary election. But the race for Michigan’s 13th...

30th Anniversary of Myanmar Uprising Observed

Hundreds of people commemorated the 30th anniversary Wednesday of Myanmar's revolt at a ceremony at Yangon University, the culmination of three days of events to observe the deadly struggle for democracy...

Report: Indonesia Quake Death Toll Rises to 347

The death toll in Sunday's devastating earthquake on Indonesia's Lombok island has risen to 347, the state-run Antara news agency reported Wednesday. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for the country's National Disaster...

With a Positive Spin, Chinese News Outlets Cover Africa

In Rwanda, a Chinese-owned garment factory provides jobs to hundreds of local workers. In Ethiopia, a Chinese-built railway makes life easier for business owners and travelers. In Zambia, a Chinese-funded television...

Refugee Artist Paints with New Colors in US

RIVERDALE, MARYLAND — Refugees carry few material possessions when they flee war, violence or persecution in their homelands. But they do bring talent and skill to their new countries. At the Sandy Spring...

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