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The T20 World Cup has brought cricket to the US,…
Is cricket really coming to the United States? The game has long desired to conquer the land of dreams, and it won’t get a better shot at finally making it bi
Close race as Iceland votes to elect new president
Vote looks set to be a close competition between three women: former PM Katrin Jakobsdottir; businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir; and Arctic scholar Halla Hrund Log
We Need to talk about Zionism
The Listening Post cuts through the confusion about Zionism and anti-Zionism in Western media and politics.In the coverage of Israel-Palestine in the Western me
Children among 20 dead in boat accident in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar
Boat carrying at least 25 people sinks while crossing a river in eastern Afghan province.At least 20 people, including children, have drowned when a boat sank d
Why is Kenya investigating alleged abuse by UK soldiers?
Kenya this week kick-started public hearings into widespread allegations that United Kingdom soldiers stationed in the East African country have committed multi
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele cements power as he begins…
After February landslide win, 42-year-old set to govern for another five years with near-total control of parliament and other state institutions.El Salvador’
Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities with missile and drone barrage
Ukrainian officials say the attacks damaged infrastructure in five regions across the country.Russian forces have launched a barrage of missiles and drones acro
‘Minority exclusion’: Are Indian Muslims facing voter suppression?
New Delhi, India – Daily wage worker Mustagir Qureshi decided to cast his vote early in the morning to avoid queuing up under the scorching sun in Uttar Prade
On this year’s Global Day of Parents, I still long…
My country, Rwanda, has long enjoyed a reputation as a nation committed to advancing women’s rights and protecting families. This commitment, however, is deep
Follow the vote: South Africa elections live results on day…
With more than 97 percent of votes counted, results show the ruling ANC will lose its majority and be forced to seek coalition partners.With more than 97 percen
Why are South Korean babies and children suing their government?
As a 20-week-old embryo, Choi Hee-woo became one of the world’s youngest-ever plaintiffs by joining a landmark climate lawsuit against South Korea. In late Ma
Asia’s top security summit is under way in Singapore
As US and China defence chiefs meet in Singapore, attention turns to rising tensions over the future of Taiwan.Defence chiefs from around the Asia Pacific are i
