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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    World Politics
    Pakistan’s political turmoil over Imran Khan’s arrest, explainedPakistan’s political turmoil over Imran Khan’s arrest, explained
    World Politics

    The former prime minister’s arrest reveals Pakistan at a turning point.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Gun Violence
    Another mass shooting in TexasAnother mass shooting in Texas
    Gun Violence

    Nine are dead, including the suspected assailant, after a shooting at an Allen, Texas, mall.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Serbia’s populist president pledges “disarmament” after mass shootingsSerbia’s populist president pledges “disarmament” after mass shootings
    Politics

    Gun control measures could further erode civil liberties under President Aleksandar Vucic.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    In Sudan, the US government finally begins evacuating its citizensIn Sudan, the US government finally begins evacuating its citizens
    World Politics

    As the conflict spreads to Darfur, the UN issues an urgent warning.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Abortion
    In Nebraska, abortion rights are safe — for nowIn Nebraska, abortion rights are safe — for now
    Abortion

    Another measure that would have completely banned abortion in South Carolina also failed this week.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    As the end of Title 42 nears, Congress is no closer on immigration overhaulAs the end of Title 42 nears, Congress is no closer on immigration overhaul
    Politics

    Proposed GOP immigration legislation is too harsh, even for some Republicans.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Myanmar’s brutal, two-year war against its people, explainedMyanmar’s brutal, two-year war against its people, explained
    World Politics

    Popular resistance, though fierce, is fragmented and outgunned by the Tatmadaw junta.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    How to understand competing medication abortion rulingsHow to understand competing medication abortion rulings
    Explainers

    Contradictory court orders put the abortion drug mifepristone in “uncharted territory.”

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    A North Carolina Democrat left the party — and shifted the balance of powerA North Carolina Democrat left the party — and shifted the balance of power
    Explainers

    Tricia Cotham’s switch gives the GOP a supermajority, further eroding Democrats’ influence.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Taiwan’s president is in the Americas — and China’s not happyTaiwan’s president is in the Americas — and China’s not happy
    World Politics

    President Tsai Ing-wen is shoring up allies, but a meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy is drawing threats from Beijing.

    By Ellen Ioanes