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Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims

Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims

LONDON — Buckingham Palace’s response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment has failed to quiet the controversy, with some observers criticizing the royal family for not forcefully condemning racism and suggesting the co
Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown

Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown

MOSCOW — Russian authorities said Wednesday they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content — part of growing efforts to curb social media platforms that have played a major role in
Israel's Netanyahu to visit Abu Dhabi on 1st official trip

Israel's Netanyahu to visit Abu Dhabi on 1st official trip

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, an official confirmed, a historic trip meant to cement new diplomatic ties between the Mideast nations and boost the embattled Israeli leader's re-electio
Complaints pour in over Morgan's comments, including from Meghan herself

Complaints pour in over Morgan's comments, including from Meghan herself

LONDON — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly complained to Britain's ITV about presenter Piers Morgan's comments on her interview with Oprah Winfrey. That's according to the channel's news operation. The U.K.
Prosecutors oppose Ghislaine Maxwell's 3rd quest for bail

Prosecutors oppose Ghislaine Maxwell's 3rd quest for bail

NEW YORK — Prosecutors urged a judge to reject a third quest for bail by a British socialite charged with soliciting teenage girls in the 1990s for financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
Consumer prices up 0.4% last month but core prices moderate

Consumer prices up 0.4% last month but core prices moderate

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest gain in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. But core inflation, excluding food and energy, posted a much smaller 0.
Hamas official: Hamas' Gaza leader Sinwar re-elected

Hamas official: Hamas' Gaza leader Sinwar re-elected

GAZA, Palestinian Territory — Hamas firebrand Yehiyeh Sinwar was re-elected on Wednesday as the Palestinian militant group’s leader in the Gaza Strip, leaving a figure closely aligned with the hard-line military wing in charge of the group's strategy
Ghislaine Maxwell jail conditions 'degrading,' says brother

Ghislaine Maxwell jail conditions 'degrading,' says brother

LONDON — The brother of Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell said Wednesday she should be released on bail from a U.S. jail, and claimed that she was being held in “degrading” conditions that amount to torture.
Man who bilked 'black-ish' star in romance con sentenced

Man who bilked 'black-ish' star in romance con sentenced

LOS ANGELES — A man who romanced three women, including “black-ish” star Jenifer Lewis, in order to con them out of money for his phoney businesses was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison.
EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?

EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?

LONDON — One of the most dramatic claims in Prince Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey was the allegation that their son was denied a royal title, possibly because of his skin colour .