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Funeral held for Turkish-American activist killed in West Bank

Hundreds of people waving Turkish and Palestinian flags gathered for the funeral on Saturday for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist killed in the Israeli-

Funeral held for Turkish-American activist killed in West Bank
Europe|News|World

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days
MidEast|News|World

Four ISIS leaders were killed in western Iraq raid last month, US military says

Four ISIS leaders were killed in western Iraq raid last month, US military says

Four ISIS leaders were killed in western Iraq raid last month, US military says
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Ukraine renews calls on the West to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory

Ukraine has made a new call on the West to allow it to strike deeper into Russia after a meeting between U.S. and British leaders produced no visible shift in their policy

Ukraine renews calls on the West to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory
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Russia, Ukraine swap 103 POWs each, Interfax says

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war, with each side releasing 103 people, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying on Saturday.

Russia, Ukraine swap 103 POWs each, Interfax says
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Harris focuses on Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in an effort to shore up her support

Vice President Kamala Harris has upcoming events scheduled in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as her campaign focuses spending on the “blue wall” states with the Nov. 5 election nearing

Harris focuses on Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in an effort to shore up her support
Europe|News|World

Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms

Russian officials threatened the West on Saturday with an uncontrolled escalation of war and Ukraine with the destruction of Kyiv as Western leaders discussed whether to allow

Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms
Europe|News|World

Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe

At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as

Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe
Science|Technology|World

Iran launches second satellite this year into orbit, state media says

Iran on Saturday launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards, state media reported.

Iran launches second satellite this year into orbit, state media says
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Salvagers launch new attempt to tow an oil tanker blown up by Yemen's Houthi rebels

A new attempt has begun to try to salvage an oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Salvagers launch new attempt to tow an oil tanker blown up by Yemen's Houthi rebels
Europe|News|World

Stoltenberg says NATO could have done more to prevent Ukraine war, FAS reports

NATO could have done more to arm Ukraine to try to prevent Russia's invasion in 2022, the outgoing head of the Western military alliance said in an interview released on Saturday.

Stoltenberg says NATO could have done more to prevent Ukraine war, FAS reports
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An American activist killed by Israeli fire is buried in Turkey as Israel strikes Gaza

A Turkish-American activist who was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank has been laid to rest in her hometown in Turkey with thousands lining the streets and anti-Israeli feelings in the country rising

An American activist killed by Israeli fire is buried in Turkey as Israel strikes Gaza
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Pennsylvania court rules against allowing misdated mail-in votes

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday reversed a lower court's ruling from almost two weeks ago that had said the two most populous counties of the

Pennsylvania court rules against allowing misdated mail-in votes
Europe|News|Political|World

In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence

Belarusians are experiencing a new wave of Russification as Moscow expands its economic, political and cultural dominance to overtake the identity of its neighbor

In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence
Asia|News|World

Hear what expert thinks new pictures of North Korea’s nuclear program mean

New pictures of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un touring what state media said is a uranium enrichment facility have given an extremely rare glimpse inside the isolated nation’s closely guarded nuclear weapons program. CNN's Brian Todd reports

Hear what expert thinks new pictures of North Korea’s nuclear program mean
Crime|News|World

UN staff member among 10 killed during Israel military operation in West Bank

UN staff member among 10 killed during Israel military operation in West Bank

UN staff member among 10 killed during Israel military operation in West Bank
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US officials question if easing Ukraine weapons restrictions would pay off

As the U.S. and Britain discuss allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike deep within Russia, some U.S. officials

US officials question if easing Ukraine weapons restrictions would pay off
Environment|News|World

The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves

The Biden administration has asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S. If successful, the move would put the predators under states’ oversight and would allow hunting in the Great Lakes region, which had been suspended by a court order

The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves
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North Korea's Kim meets Russia's Shoigu, vows more cooperation, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu and discussed deepening strategic dialogue between the two countries, state media KCNA said on

North Korea's Kim meets Russia's Shoigu, vows more cooperation, KCNA says
Economy|News|Opinion|Political|World

A review of some of Pope Francis' most memorable quotes over his papacy

Flying back to Rome from a lengthy trip to Asia, Pope Francis criticized both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration

A review of some of Pope Francis' most memorable quotes over his papacy
World

‘Go around. Go around. Go around’: Pilots who came within 150 feet of a crash share how they deftly averted disaster

‘Go around. Go around. Go around’: Pilots who came within 150 feet of a crash share how they deftly averted disaster

‘Go around. Go around. Go around’: Pilots who came within 150 feet of a crash share how they deftly averted disaster
Africa|Americas|News|World

Biden to make first Africa visit with Angola trip in coming weeks, sources say

President Joe Biden is planning a trip to Angola in coming weeks, fulfilling an earlier promise that would make him the first U.S. head of state to visit sub-

Biden to make first Africa visit with Angola trip in coming weeks, sources say
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says West will be fighting directly with Russia if it lets Kyiv use long-range missiles

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West would be directly fighting with Russia if it allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with

Putin says West will be fighting directly with Russia if it lets Kyiv use long-range missiles
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Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris and says voters must choose between ‘lesser of two evils’

Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris and says voters must choose between ‘lesser of two evils’

Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris and says voters must choose between ‘lesser of two evils’
Asia|News|World

Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church

Pope Francis has offered extensive praise for China at the end of a trip through Asia

Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church

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