Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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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
News|Political|World

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
News|World

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
Americas|News|Opinion|World

Long Island Haitians blast Donald Trump's "despicable" comments on immigrants eating pets

Long Island Haitians blast Donald Trump's "despicable" comments on immigrants eating pets

Long Island Haitians blast Donald Trump's "despicable" comments on immigrants eating pets
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine government approves 2025 draft budget, PM says

Ukraine's government has approved the 2025 draft budget, which has a strong focus on defence spending, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Friday.

Ukraine government approves 2025 draft budget, PM says
News|World

Pope criticizes Harris and Trump, tells US Catholics to choose 'lesser evil'

Pope Francis on Friday criticized both former U.S.

Pope criticizes Harris and Trump, tells US Catholics to choose 'lesser evil'
MidEast|News|World

Pope Francis decries deaths of Gaza children in Israeli bombings

Pope Francis on Friday decried the deaths of Palestinian children in Israeli military strikes in Gaza, calling bombings of schools, on the "

Pope Francis decries deaths of Gaza children in Israeli bombings
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response include nuclear test, experts say

Vladimir Putin's options to retaliate if the West lets Ukraine use its long-range missiles to strike Russia could include striking British military assets near Russia or, in

Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response include nuclear test, experts say
News|Political|World

Blinken says Russia's RT is conducting intelligence activities overseas

Countries should treat the activities of Russian state broadcaster RT as they do covert intelligence operations, U.S.

Blinken says Russia's RT is conducting intelligence activities overseas
Business|News|Technology|World

Brazil top court lifts Starlink, X bank account freeze after $3 million transfer

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes decided to lift freezes previously imposed on Starlink and X bank accounts after ordering the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($

Brazil top court lifts Starlink, X bank account freeze after $3 million transfer
Europe|News|World

US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has announced new sanctions on Russian state media, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine

US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in Ukraine
News|Opinion|Political|World

Pope slams both Harris and Trump as 'against life' and urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil'

Pope Francis has strongly criticized both U.S. presidential candidates over what he calls anti-life policies on abortion and migration

Pope slams both Harris and Trump as 'against life' and urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil'
Health|World

560,000 children in Gaza vaccinated against polio as first round of campaign ends

560,000 children in Gaza vaccinated against polio as first round of campaign ends

560,000 children in Gaza vaccinated against polio as first round of campaign ends
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

White House officials signal delay in U.S. Steel takeover decision, Washington Post reports

White House officials have signaled a delay in taking a decision regarding the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

White House officials signal delay in U.S. Steel takeover decision, Washington Post reports
Africa|News|World

Three US citizens sentenced to death in Congo over role in failed coup

Three U.S. citizens are among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court on Friday for their role in a May failed coup in Democratic Republic of

Three US citizens sentenced to death in Congo over role in failed coup
Europe|News|Political|World

Infighting rocks Russia's exiled opposition as Navalny allies accuse colleagues of foul play

Splits in Russia's opposition in exile have widened sharply, shifting their focus from political activism to infighting after allies of late

Infighting rocks Russia's exiled opposition as Navalny allies accuse colleagues of foul play
News|Political|World

Putin's commodities ban threat puzzles Russian firms and officials

Russian officials and managers are perplexed by President Vladimir Putin's surprise threat to limit exports of strategic

Putin's commodities ban threat puzzles Russian firms and officials
News|World

No change to US policy on long-range missiles to Ukraine expected Friday, White House says

The United States is not planning to announce any new policy on Ukraine and the use of long-range missiles on Friday, the White House said.

No change to US policy on long-range missiles to Ukraine expected Friday, White House says

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