Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival
A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.
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Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko set to win 7th term as opposition calls election a farce
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A New Women’s Basketball League Is an Instant Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.
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He oversaw the public executions of two women. Now he’s Syria’s new justice minister.
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Democrats and Republicans partnered to ban TikTok. Now, neither party wants to own it.
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Democratic senator on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
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TCU women forfeited games and had open tryouts a year ago. They are now a top-10 team atop Big 12
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Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.
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‘I’m literally Joan Baez right now’: gen Z women relate to Bob Dylan’s toxic situationship
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Democrats fail to land decisive blow against Hegseth
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Mazzulla believes Kings are a ‘revived' team amid six-game win streak
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Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War
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Reeves seeks to revive City of London links with China
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Outdated guidelines mean doctors failing to spot heart condition in women
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