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One Florida lawmaker suggested amending state laws regarding federal agencies.

Italy already had the biggest Ukrainian community in Western Europe before the war, but in recent months the diaspora has taken on new prominence and visibility.

The crisis over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spilled into the realm of arms control when Moscow said it won’t support the resumption of inspections of its nuclear arsenal under the New START nuclear arms treaty because of travel restrictions imposed

The crisis over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spilled into the realm of arms control when Moscow said it won’t support the resumption of inspections of its nuclear arsenal under the New START nuclear arms treaty because of travel restrictions imposed

The country’s finance minister unveiled a bill to raise taxes on the wealthy and energy exports to finance social programs for the poor.

One of Kenya’s presidential candidates is promising to legalize weed. His long-shot campaign has entertained, but it might also mark a different kind of politics for the East African nation. (Image credit: Nickolai Hammar/NPR)

One of Kenya’s presidential candidates is promising to legalize weed. His long-shot campaign has entertained, but it might also mark a different kind of politics for the East African nation. (Image credit: Nickolai Hammar/NPR)

In South Africa, the city formerly known at Port Elizabeth is approaching “Day Zero”, the moment when the taps may run dry.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says African states shouldn’t have to pick a side in great power rivalries, though the U.S. is competing with Russia and China for influence.

Once a mortal threat, the Taliban have let Afghanistan’s leading news channel stand. But every day is a struggle for the journalists who still work there. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)