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After Taming Rebels, Ethiopia’s Leader Faces New Threat

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a former Nobel Peace Prize winner, had forged a coalition to fight rebels in Tigray. Now his allies are turning on him.

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In Pakistan, residents are returning to ancient practices to deal with melting glaciers

Residents in Pakistan’s Himalayas are reviving an ancient practice to cope with rapidly melting glaciers due to rising temperatures.

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Paris is cleaning up the Seine in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games want to make use of the Seine River, even for some swimming events. Cleaning up the city’s famous waterway is proving difficult though.

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Tractor Supply Won Over City Slickers. Now It Needs to Keep Them—and Farmers.

The retailer has added prechopped firewood and other items to target younger, rural novices without alienating its traditional customers.

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Whatever happened to the ‘period day off’ policy?

In 2017, two Indian firms began offering workers a day off for a painful period — earning much praise but also some criticism. We wondered if this policy is gaining favor in India and beyond.

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Shai Aharonovitz to be appointed head of Israel Tax Authority

Finance minister selects 22-year veteran as new director, subject to government approval next week

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PM: Foreign Ministry publication of Libya meeting ‘not helpful,’ won’t happen again

In interview with Cypriot press, Netanyahu says ‘it’s very important to maintain discreet channels… They shouldn’t be publicized in an uncontrolled way’

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Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida; DeSantis snubs meeting – Al Jazeera English

Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida; DeSantis snubs meeting  Al Jazeera English White House says ‘there was no indication’ DeSantis would snub Biden visit after Idalia  Fox News Biden tours Idalia damage, Jimmy Buffett dies, Labor Day travel & more |

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Fatal police shooting of pregnant Ohio woman raises concerns over firing at moving vehicles – Yahoo News

Fatal police shooting of pregnant Ohio woman raises concerns over firing at moving vehicles  Yahoo NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

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