President Biden urges voters to cast ballots for candidates who will uphold democracy; The U.S. says Iran should be expelled from UN Commission on Status of Women; Federal Reserve hikes benchmark rate again

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

• President Biden warns democracy is on the ballot and urges voters to repudiate election deniers
• The U.S. calls for the expulsion of Iran from the United Nations commission on the status of women
• The warring sides in Ethiopia’s conflict with Tigray rebels reach agreement to end hostilities
• A new study says workers’ fear of retaliation makes them hesitate to report violations

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