Leila Fadel
Stories
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Europe
Russians vote in their first election since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Russia's presidential election is underway and Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure a fifth term in office — extending his hold on power through at least 2030.
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Latin America
The chaos and gang violence, which is not new to Haiti, reach new levels
Over the last two weeks, there has been no leadership, no law and order in the capital and a dwindling supply of humanitarian aid.
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Politics
A Biden victory in Michigan could depend on Black Voters
Michigan faith leader Rev. Kenneth Flowers says President Biden should not take the Black vote for granted.
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Politics
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is poised to become co-chair of the RNC
There will be another big shake up in the Republican Party Friday as the 168 members of the RNC are going to elect new leadership. They're expected to pick several Trump loyalists.
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National
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients, providers
In vitro fertilization providers in Alabama are expected to resume services as soon as Thursday after the new law ends nearly three weeks of limbo for both IVF providers and the families they serve.
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Egypt builds a buffer zone in anticipation of a Palestinian refugee spillover
More than half of Gaza's population has sought shelter in the southern region of Rafah across from Egypt's border. Israel warns of an impending ground invasion there if hostages aren't freed by Hamas.
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Asia
Indonesia, the world's third largest democracy, has voted for a new president
Exit polls suggest the country's defense minister is in the lead. He has both the backing of the current president, but he also has a controversial record on human rights.
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Europe
Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies
Kamala Harris will hold a series of meetings with world leaders at the annual Munich Security Conference at a pivotal time in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
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Politics
House Speaker Johnson insists Biden can close the border with an executive order
Now that Congress has balked at a proposed border measure, here are the other things President Biden could do to toughen up border policy.
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Besides the game, a lot of people watch the Super Bowl for the halftime show
Usher headlines the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. Will it stand up to halftime shows of the past?