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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Uganda death toll after opposition leader's arrest up to 45
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The death toll from last week’s protests over the arrest of Ugandan opposition presidential hopeful and musician Bobi Wine has risen to 45, police say, with more than 800 people arrested.
'We just ran': Ethiopians fleeing war find little relief
UMM RAKOUBA, Sudan (AP) — The baby was born on the run from war. Her first bath was in a puddle. Now she cries all night in a country that is not her own.
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Colorado: Ban Late-Term Abortions (Exempt medical need)
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Iowa: Hold Constitutional Convention (To propose amendments)
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California: App-Drivers Not Employees (Provide other benefits)
China criticizes pope over comment on Uighur Muslim minority
BEIJING (AP) — China criticized Pope Francis on Tuesday over a passage in his new book in which he mentions suffering by China’s Uighur Muslim minority group.
Japan ex-PM Abe's office investigated over funding scandal
TOKYO (AP) — Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged Tuesday his office is being investigated for questionable expenses linked to a dinner party his office hosted for his supporters ahead of an annua…
Israel's Netanyahu says he will pay a visit to Bahrain soon
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he spoke with the crown prince of Bahrain and would visit the Gulf state soon, a month after the two countries established formal diploma…
Tokyo governor: Japan can host Olympics despite virus spike
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike remains firm about being able to safely hold the Olympics next year despite growing concerns about Japan's recent resurgence of COVID-19 infections.
UN, partners seek funds for Afghanistan at donors conference
GENEVA (AP) — Top officials including the U.N. secretary-general and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were taking part in a largely virtual pledging conference for Afghanistan on Tuesday, the latest effort to dr…
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Rhode Island: Change State Name (Remove Providence Plantations)
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Oregon: Amend Campaign Finance (Allow reform laws)
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District of Columbia: Decriminalize Entheogens (Make lowest police