The spectacular evolution of the Summer Olympics' opening ceremony

More than a century ago, the Olympics' inaugural night was endearingly modest

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Ethiopian general vows to 'eliminate' Tigrayan opposition

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the beginning of the end?

Flights to and from Xi'an resume as China eases lockdown

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Everybody out!

Families of U.S. Embassy personnel must evacuate Ukraine, State Department orders

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Death from Above

Air strike on Yemeni detention center kills at least 70, Houthis claim

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Daily briefing

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make like a tree

U.S. reportedly mulling Ukraine evacuation for diplomats' families

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a positive note

Team USA is fully vaccinated ahead of Olympics

Aid from Australia that will help people in Tonga.

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change of plans

Plane carrying aid can't land in Tonga after COVID case reported on board

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Fragility

Florida advances ban on making white people feel 'discomfort' over past racism

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covid-19

California deputy DA opposed to vaccine mandates dies of COVID-19

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