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Russia’s 2024 Presidential Vote: What to Know

The presidential vote in Russia, which began Friday and lasts through Sunday, features the trappings of a horse race but is more of a predetermined, Soviet-style referendum.

Dozens of Migrants Die After Their Dinghy Deflates in the Mediterranean

A European humanitarian aid group said on Thursday that about 50 migrants died after their small boat deflated during an attempt to cross the central Mediterranean Sea.

Dancing and Jumping Over Fire, Iranians Use Holiday to Defy Rules

Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest.

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