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A Syrian electoral college member fills his ballot at the secret room during the parliamentary elections at a ballot station

Few women lawmakers elected in Syria’s first parliamentary election since ousting of Bashar al-Assad

By Eyad Kourdi, Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Just seven women have been elected in Syria’s first elections since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, in an indirect parliamentary election marred by concerns about representation of minorities and the government’s tolerance for full democracy. Authorities set a 20% target for women’s representation among electoral bodies as

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CPD officers stand in front of federal officers in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago

CBP agent shot at driver who rammed her car at law enforcement vehicle, criminal complaint says

By Whitney Wild, Michelle Watson, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A federal agent shot at a woman after she rammed a law enforcement vehicle in Chicago, according to a federal charging complaint, amid escalating anti-ICE protests and the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down on unrest in Democrat-led cities. A US Customs and Border Protection

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A Moroccan man holds a sign that reads

From Morocco to Madagascar, Gen Z is taking digital dissent offline

By Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — From Kathmandu to Lima, youth-led uprisings are driving thousands from their screens to the streets, demanding accountability, change and, in some cases, toppling governments. These Gen-Z protesters come from disparate backgrounds and have different demands. But the throughline is clear: Growing inequality and marginalization is destroying young people’s hopes

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Writing on ammo is ancient, but the way shooters are doing it now offers a window into their motive

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Scrawled messages on bullet casings and weapons left behind have popped up at several high-profile shootings over the past year. The seemingly unusual practice is actually reminiscent of a centuries-old tactic but can often provide insight to investigators. From the fatal 2024 ambush of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson to

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Japan ruling party picks new leader, likely to become country’s first female prime minister

Story by Associated Press (CNN) — Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, Takaichi would make history as the first female leader of Japan’s long-governing

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Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino

Protesters arrested outside Broadview ICE facility in Illinois as governor slams DHS Secretary Noem’s visit

By Bill Kirkos, Alisha Ebrahimji, Taylor Romine, CNN Broadview, Illinois (CNN) — At least 18 people were arrested outside the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Chicago Friday, where protesters have gathered several weeks in a row amid bubbling tensions as the Trump administration’s larger immigration enforcement efforts continue. Protesters filled the streets outside

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The ICE building in Portland has been the site of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies for months.

Arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor outside Portland ICE building now under federal investigation

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A conservative influencer who this week posted videos of clashes outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, has been released without bond after he was arrested late Thursday night during what police characterized as a fight. Nick Sortor, 27, of Washington, DC, was arrested on suspicion

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First Responder Therapy Dogs

First responders endure high levels of stress. These dogs can lighten the load

By Kathleen Toner, CNN San Rafael, California (CNN) — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress. These situations take a serious physical and emotional toll, yet many first responders

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