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Russia strikes Kyiv as three-day pause during US envoy visits ends
US envoy says ‘encouraged’ by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.
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Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
Bid to take capital comes as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.
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Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being ‘sidelined’ during a Hindu group’s visit.
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LABOR DAY: Alki Masonic Lodge, with VFW assistance, raises their new flag
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand) It’s a West Seattle Labor Day tradition dating back 17 years – Alki Masonic Lodge…
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‘Flamingo Revolution’ enters 100th day against Kushner-linked resort
Albania’s Flamingo Revolution marks 100 days of protests over a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner.
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Panama Canal may cut ship traffic further as El Niño strengthens
Canal authorities may further reduce ship traffic if a strengthening El Niño worsens the country’s drought.
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BIZNOTE: West Seattle bank’s parent company announces merger
Thanks to Ian for the tip. Seattle-headquartered WaFd Bank, which has one West Seattle branch (4102 California SW), is merging…
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Thurston County woman booked after taser deployment, chase
A routine check on a Thurston County fire led to a woman’s arrest after a brief chase, with charges including…
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Family of Coast Guard lieutenant killed in drive-by shooting asks suspect to come forward
The family of Coast Guard Lt. Connor Overstreet, killed in a random Seattle shooting, offers a $30,000 reward for information…
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Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in region
Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.
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