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White House says Republican report on Afghan withdrawal says nothing new

A U.S House report published by Republicans says nothing new on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby

White House says Republican report on Afghan withdrawal says nothing new
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US urges Israel to conclude probe into killing of American activist in West Bank

The United States called on Israel on Monday to complete a full inquiry into the killing of an American Turkish woman last week in the Israeli-

US urges Israel to conclude probe into killing of American activist in West Bank
MidEast|News|World

Turkey's Erdogan calls for summit of Muslim country leaders on Gaza war

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and what he called Israel's attacks on

Turkey's Erdogan calls for summit of Muslim country leaders on Gaza war
Crime|News|World

Head of US think tank to be extradited on China agent charges

The leader of a U.S. think tank who was indicted last year on charges of acting as an unregistered agent of China has been arrested and will be extradited in the

Head of US think tank to be extradited on China agent charges
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The US is dismantling nuclear warheads to power the next generation of reactors

The US is dismantling nuclear warheads to power the next generation of reactors

The US is dismantling nuclear warheads to power the next generation of reactors
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The UN chief calls the death and destruction in Gaza the worst he's seen

The U.N. chief says the United Nations has offered to monitor any cease-fire in Gaza and is demanding an end to the worst death and destruction he has seen in his more than seven-year tenure

The UN chief calls the death and destruction in Gaza the worst he's seen
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Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia

Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to warn of "devastating and irreparable consequences" for bilateral relations if reports that Tehran

Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia
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Iranian missiles in Russia are a legitimate target, a Ukrainian official says

A senior Ukrainian official says Western partner countries must allow Ukraine to use weapons they have supplied to strike military warehouses inside Russia because of strong suspicions Iran has provided ballistic missiles for the Kremlin’s war effort

Iranian missiles in Russia are a legitimate target, a Ukrainian official says
MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestinians' UN proposal demands Israel leave Gaza and the West Bank in 6 months

The Palestinians have circulated a draft U.N. resolution demanding that Israel end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and the West Bank within six months

Palestinians' UN proposal demands Israel leave Gaza and the West Bank in 6 months
Americas|News|World

Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to hit their coast as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Francine has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall as a hurricane at mid-week in Louisiana

Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to hit their coast as a hurricane
Europe|News|World

Germany expands border controls to curb irregular migration and extremism risks

Germany’s interior minister has ordered temporary controls at all German land borders as a response to irregular migration and to protect the country from extremist threats

Germany expands border controls to curb irregular migration and extremism risks
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Grief over Gaza and qualms over US election add up to anguish for many Palestinian Americans

For months, many Palestinian Americans have been contending with the double whammy of the rising Palestinian death toll and suffering in Gaza and their own government’s support for Israel in the war

Grief over Gaza and qualms over US election add up to anguish for many Palestinian Americans
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Germany tightens controls at all borders in immigration crackdown

Germany's government announced plans to impose tighter controls at all of the country's land borders in what it called an attempt to tackle

Germany tightens controls at all borders in immigration crackdown
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Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties help approve more funding for war

Israeli lawmakers gave their initial approval on Monday to raising the 2024 budget framework to help fund reservists and assist people displaced as a result of

Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties help approve more funding for war
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Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 people, Syrian state media say

Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people in western Syria and wounded dozens more overnight, Syrian state media reported on Monday, the deadliest Israeli attack reported by Syrian

Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 people, Syrian state media say
Europe|News|World

A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humans

A young golden eagle attacked a toddler in Norway in what an ornithologist says is likely the same bird’s fourth such attack on humans in the past week

A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humans
Health|News|World

Infected wounds, maggots and no escape. Gaza’s humanitarian crisis hits new lows as sanitary conditions plummet

Infected wounds, maggots and no escape. Gaza’s humanitarian crisis hits new lows as sanitary conditions plummet

Infected wounds, maggots and no escape. Gaza’s humanitarian crisis hits new lows as sanitary conditions plummet
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Funeral held for an American activist a witness says was shot dead by Israeli troops

The Palestinian Authority holds a funeral procession for an American activist who a witness says was shot and killed by Israeli forces

Funeral held for an American activist a witness says was shot dead by Israeli troops
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IAEA chief Grossi hopes to hold talks with Iranian president by November

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi hopes to hold talks with new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his

IAEA chief Grossi hopes to hold talks with Iranian president by November
Europe|News|Political|World

How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations

A new study found that pliant local media in Ukraine and Georgia was manipulated by Moscow to present anti-Western narratives.

How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations
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House Republicans and Democrats issue dueling documents casting blame for mistakes made in US withdrawal from Afghanistan

House Republicans and Democrats issue dueling documents casting blame for mistakes made in US withdrawal from Afghanistan

House Republicans and Democrats issue dueling documents casting blame for mistakes made in US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Europe|News|World

Sweden announces $440 million support package for Ukraine

Sweden will send its 17th aid package to Ukraine with further military support totalling 4.6 billion Swedish crowns ($443 million), Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday.

Sweden announces $440 million support package for Ukraine
Lifestyle|News|World

A look at some of the oldest religious leaders in the world

The top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating a milestone birthday, his 100th

A look at some of the oldest religious leaders in the world
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Takeaways from AP's report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election

Many Palestinian Americans, in recent months, have been reeling from the double blow of the rising Palestinian death toll in Gaza and their own government’s support for Israel in the war against Hamas

Takeaways from AP's report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election
World

Pope Francis’ Mass in one of world’s most Catholic nations gathers almost half its population

Pope Francis’ Mass in one of world’s most Catholic nations gathers almost half its population

Pope Francis’ Mass in one of world’s most Catholic nations gathers almost half its population

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