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Taliban Brawl, California Governor Survives, Whales On Land

Taliban Brawl, California Governor Survives, Whales On Land

Teachers in Taguig City, Philippines, part of nationwide program to help students with e-classes.

Hannah Steinkopf-Frank, Anne-Sophie Goninet and Bertrand Hauger

Welcome to Wednesday, where Taliban leaders reportedly brawl inside the presidential palace, North Korea fires more missiles, and we learn that whales used to, er, roam around Egypt. We also explore some of the increasingly hostile, atypical — and sometimes downright weird — anti-vax protests around the world.

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France Leaves Niger: Exposing The Empty Shell Of Post-Colonialism

Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday evening the recall of the French ambassador to Niger, and the departure of the 1,500 French soldiers stationed there: the end of a dangerous impasse. France is being forced to wholly review its African policy.

France Leaves Niger: Exposing The Empty Shell Of Post-Colonialism

Soldiers from the French army board a helicopter during a mission in Mali.

Pierre Haski

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PARISFrance will leave Niger, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday evening on French television.

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