Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

Iran Backpedals on Executions Threat but Casts Protesters as ‘Terrorists’

Iran appeared to backpedal on previous threats to execute protesters, amid global condemnation and fears of U.S. military action, even as the government continues a brutal crackdown after weeks of demonstrations.

Uganda Holds Elections Despite Delays and Internet Blackout

Ugandans headed to the polls on Thursday for an election in which President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is expected to extend his rule of nearly four decades in the east African nation.

The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels

The United States is intensifying pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. military forces to conduct joint operations to dismantle fentanyl labs inside the country, according to American officials.

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