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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

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    Why the risk of post-election violence in the US is higher than at any time in recent memoryWhy the risk of post-election violence in the US is higher than at any time in recent memory
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    Experts note that a polarized country could slip into violence, depending on what happens with the election.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    A terror attack in Nice threatens to turbocharge France’s debate on free speech and IslamA terror attack in Nice threatens to turbocharge France’s debate on free speech and Islam
    World Politics

    Three people were killed at the Notre Dame Basilica.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    It sure looks like Trump’s national security adviser is campaigning for him in swing statesIt sure looks like Trump’s national security adviser is campaigning for him in swing states
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    Experts say it’s pretty clearly an ethics violation.

    By Alex Ward
    Religion
    Muslims worldwide are protesting French President Macron’s crackdown on IslamMuslims worldwide are protesting French President Macron’s crackdown on Islam
    Religion

    From Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, thousands want a boycott of French products.

    By Alex Ward
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    Chileans want a more equal society. They’re about to rewrite their constitution to have it.Chileans want a more equal society. They’re about to rewrite their constitution to have it.
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    The years-long push for a new Chilean constitution, explained.

    By Alex Ward
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    #EndSARS isn’t just about police brutality. It’s about the future of Nigeria.#EndSARS isn’t just about police brutality. It’s about the future of Nigeria.
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    #EndSARS, explained.

    By Alex Ward
    Japan’s new prime minister has just one year to save the country from crisis
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    Suga Yoshihide is known as “Mr. Fix It.” Can he fix Japan?

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The US just brokered another peace deal for Israel, this time with SudanThe US just brokered another peace deal for Israel, this time with Sudan
    Politics

    The US is giving Sudan financial help in exchange for recognizing Israel.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    How the last Trump-Biden debate played on Fox NewsHow the last Trump-Biden debate played on Fox News
    Politics

    Chris Wallace, who moderated the first debate, was “jealous.”

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump’s team is pushing for a debate on foreign policy. That could backfire.Trump’s team is pushing for a debate on foreign policy. That could backfire.
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    Trump’s foreign policy record may be his strongest. But will anyone care?

    By Alex Ward

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