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Health|News|World

The Latest | Rafah's hospitals will run out of fuel in 3 days, WHO says

The U.N. World Health Organization says it has only three days of fuel for its medical operations in southern Gaza, and shortages have already forced one of three hospitals in the city of Rafah to shut down

The Latest | Rafah's hospitals will run out of fuel in 3 days, WHO says
Europe|News|World

Russia's biggest airstrike in weeks piles pressure on Ukraine power grid

Russian missiles and drones struck nearly a dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities on Wednesday, causing serious damage at three

Russia's biggest airstrike in weeks piles pressure on Ukraine power grid
News|Opinion|World

Grit, humor, grief and gloom mix as Ukrainians face a dangerous new phase in the war

Grief, anger, humor, defiance and fear are some of the emotions Ukrainians are grappling with as they face a third year of war

Grit, humor, grief and gloom mix as Ukrainians face a dangerous new phase in the war
Europe|News|World

French emergency services rescued 47 migrants from boat accident in which 5 died

French emergency services rescued 47 migrants from an attempt to cross the English Channel that left five people dead, including a 7-year-old girl, local official Jacques Billant

French emergency services rescued 47 migrants from boat accident in which 5 died
Europe|News|US|World

Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine

Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday, as the United States prepares to approve

Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine
Asia|News|World

Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, 10 killed

Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew members aboard, the navy said in a statement.

Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, 10 killed
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Google invests $640 million in new data centre in Netherlands

Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the Dutch city of Groningen, it said on Tuesday, adding the investment will create

Google invests $640 million in new data centre in Netherlands
Crime|MidEast|World

Palestinian NGO's legal case over UK arms to Israel to be heard in October

A Palestinian rights group's legal challenge to try to stop British arms exports to Israel over allegations of breaches of international law in the war in Gaza will be

Palestinian NGO's legal case over UK arms to Israel to be heard in October
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict

The Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind verdict on whether Israel's conduct of its war in Gaza complies with international and U.S. laws

Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
Asia|News|US|World

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea

U.S. and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, have unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes and sank a mock enemy ship as part of largescale war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing

US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in the disputed South China Sea
News|US|World

US paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion, official says

The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S. That's according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter

US paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion, official says
Europe|News|World

Azerbaijan asks World Court to move forward with Armenia discrimination case

Azerbaijan asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday to move forward with a case accusing Armenia of carrying out a campaign of ethnic cleansing, one of two

Azerbaijan asks World Court to move forward with Armenia discrimination case
Economy|Political|US|World

China-US relations stable despite US 'interference', Chinese official says

Relations between Beijing and Washington are stabilising despite U.S. actions that harm Chinese interests, a Chinese foreign ministry official has said ahead of a visit by U.S.

China-US relations stable despite US 'interference', Chinese official says
MidEast|News|World

Iran's Israel strike coincided with crackdown on dissent at home, activists say

The same day Iran launched its first ever direct attack on Israel it embarked on a less-noticed confrontation at home, ordering police in several cities to take to

Iran's Israel strike coincided with crackdown on dissent at home, activists say
Asia|News|Political|World

India's Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim as election campaign changes tack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, saying they favour minority Muslims, in

India's Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim as election campaign changes tack
Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

A record 30% of global electricity was generated from renewables in 2023, according to a report released by Ember, a think tank based in London

More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
News|Sports|World

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Brazil’s bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup has been ranked higher than the bid submitted by Germany, Netherlands and Belgium in an evaluation report released by FIFA

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women's World Cup
Election|Europe|News|World

North Macedonia opposition wins big on election night

North Macedonia's right-wing opposition won big in parliamentary and presidential elections on Wednesday, on a night that saw the Balkan country also elect its

North Macedonia opposition wins big on election night
Americas|Australia|Crime|News|World

Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego

The mother of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico has delivered a moving tribute to her sons at a beach in San Diego

Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah

The US put a pause on an arms shipment to Israel as it launched a Rafah offensive. This is not the first time the US and Israel have publicly disagreed, despite their strong diplomatic relationship.

Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah
Economy|Europe|News|World

Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt

An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has already drafted legislation to retaliate if nearly $300 billion of Russian assets were seized by the

Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt
Europe|News|World

Russia's Belgorod region says 120 civilians killed by Ukraine strikes since 2022

Russia's Belgorod region which borders Ukraine said that 120 civilians had been killed there in Ukrainian strikes and 651 people injured since the start of the war over two years

Russia's Belgorod region says 120 civilians killed by Ukraine strikes since 2022
Asia|Economy|News|US|World

China's military spending concerning given 'failing economy', US admiral says

The increase in China's defence spending is concerning given its economy is "failing", the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday.

China's military spending concerning given 'failing economy', US admiral says
Asia|News|World

War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US − squares up to Beijing at sea

US Marines and Philippine forces are taking part in joint military exercises just 100 miles off the southern tip of Taiwan.

War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US − squares up to Beijing at sea
News|Crime|US|World

Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site

Officials say the body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered

Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site
MidEast|News|World

Scenes from Israel and Gaza reflect dashed hopes as imminent cease-fire seems unlikely

An announcement by Hamas that it had accepted a cease-fire proposal sent people in the streets of Rafah into temporary jubilation

Scenes from Israel and Gaza reflect dashed hopes as imminent cease-fire seems unlikely
Europe|News|US|World

Biden hosts Romanian leader at the White House to celebrate NATO partnership

President Joe Biden has hosted Klaus Iohannis, the president of Romania, at the White House

Biden hosts Romanian leader at the White House to celebrate NATO partnership
Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works

South Korean and Romanian leaders pledged on Tuesday to boost defence industry cooperation as Seoul pushes to establish itself as the world's fourth-largest

South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works
Asia|Environment|News|Science|World

Asia is most climate disaster-impacted region, UN meteorological agency says

Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate related hazards last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said, with floods and storms causing the highest

Asia is most climate disaster-impacted region, UN meteorological agency says
Environment|News|World

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere

In a world growing increasingly accustomed to wild weather swings, the last few days and weeks have seemingly taken those environmental extremes to a new level

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Clashes break out in pro-Palestinian rally in Greece

Clashes broke out between police and protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally in central Athens on Tuesday, a day after the Israeli military launched a ground and air operation in

Clashes break out in pro-Palestinian rally in Greece
MidEast|News|World

Israeli tanks have rolled into Rafah. What does this mean for the Palestinians sheltering there?

Israel has launched an operation on Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, and seized control of the Gaza side of the key Rafah border crossing with Egypt

Israeli tanks have rolled into Rafah. What does this mean for the Palestinians sheltering there?
Europe|News|World

Poland's Tusk calls secret services meeting to address judge's defection to Belarus

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he is calling a special meeting of the secret services to discuss alleged Russian and Belarusian influence

Poland's Tusk calls secret services meeting to address judge's defection to Belarus
Africa|Economy|Environment|News|World

Anguish as Kenya's government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas and offers $75 in aid

Kenya’s government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains

Anguish as Kenya's government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas and offers $75 in aid
Crime|News|US|World

Arrested US soldier to be held for two months in Russia on theft charges

The U.S. Army says the soldier arrested in Russia late last week is being held in a pretrial detention facility

Arrested US soldier to be held for two months in Russia on theft charges
News|World

Ukraine says it controls village that Russia said it had captured

Russia said on Monday its forces had taken control of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine- the second advance Moscow has announced in two days - but Ukraine's military fighting there

Ukraine says it controls village that Russia said it had captured
Americas|News|World

Former Ecuador President Correa says party will back security reforms, otherwise oppose Noboa

Ecuador's former President Rafael Correa said on Monday his party, which is now in opposition, will support security measures widely backed by voters in a weekend referendum but will

Former Ecuador President Correa says party will back security reforms, otherwise oppose Noboa
MidEast|News|World

Israel yet to show evidence UNRWA staff are members of terrorist groups, review finds

Israel has yet to provide evidence for its accusations that hundreds of staff with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA)

Israel yet to show evidence UNRWA staff are members of terrorist groups, review finds
MidEast|News|US|World

Noting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer convention

As pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalate on college campuses, critics of President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war suggest this summer’s Democratic National Convention could be hit by protests and scenes of chaos

Noting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer convention
Education|MidEast|News|World

Police clear protest from Swiss university as Gaza demonstrations spread

Police began dispersing pro-Palestinian protesters at the Swiss university of ETH Zurich on Tuesday, management said, after student demonstrations spread to campuses in

Police clear protest from Swiss university as Gaza demonstrations spread
Business|Economy|World

Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP, Chile's mining minister says

Chile's state-run copper miner Codelco must focus on boosting its production, but it has a global prestige that would not

Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP, Chile's mining minister says
Europe|News|World

Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv, Zelenskiy says

A Russian missile strike that broke in half a 240-metre (787-foot) television tower in Kharkiv on Monday is part of a deliberate effort by Moscow to make Ukraine's second

Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv, Zelenskiy says
News|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy expresses gratitude to Biden, says deal on ATACMS in place

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he expressed gratitude to U.S. President Joe Biden for support and leadership in a telephone conversation.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy expresses gratitude to Biden, says deal on ATACMS in place
Economy|News|US|World

US and South Korea to meet on American troop costs this week

U.S. and South Korean officials will meet in Hawaii this week for talks on sharing the cost of keeping American troops in South Korea, with the U.S. seeking "a fair and

US and South Korea to meet on American troop costs this week
Americas|News|World

Panama recalls its ambassador to Nicaragua for talks over Martinelli

Panama recalled its ambassador to Nicaragua on Monday for consultations, citing the government's "energetic protest" against what it called the illegal protection afforded to a

Panama recalls its ambassador to Nicaragua for talks over Martinelli
Europe|US|World

EU ministers stop short of Patriot pledges for Ukraine

European Union ministers said on Monday they were looking urgently at how to provide more air defences to Ukraine but they stopped short of concrete pledges of the

EU ministers stop short of Patriot pledges for Ukraine
MidEast|News|US|World

US repatriates 11 citizens from notorious camp for relatives of Islamic State militants in Syria

The United States has repatriated 11 of its citizens from sprawling camps in northeastern Syria that house tens of thousands of family members of suspected Islamic State militants

US repatriates 11 citizens from notorious camp for relatives of Islamic State militants in Syria
Crime|News|World

Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators say they have foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top military and political figures

Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
News|US|World

U.S. repatriates 11 citizens from northeast Syria

The United States repatriated 11 U.S. citizens, including five minors, from northeastern Syria, the State Department said on Tuesday, in the largest single return of Americans

U.S. repatriates 11 citizens from northeast Syria
Crime|US|World

FBI lays out detailed case against Florida man accused in wife's disappearance in Spain

The FBI has laid out a detailed case showing why agents believe a Florida man is behind his estranged wife's disappearance in Spain, but gave no indication about what they believe happened to her

FBI lays out detailed case against Florida man accused in wife's disappearance in Spain
News|World

Iran and the UN nuclear agency are still discussing how to implement a 2023 deal on inspections

Iran and the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog are still negotiating over how to implement a deal struck last year to expand inspections of the Islamic Republic’s rapidly advancing atomic program

Iran and the UN nuclear agency are still discussing how to implement a 2023 deal on inspections
News|World

Chinese leader Xi visits the French Pyrenees in a personal gesture by Macron

France’s president has hosted China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings

Chinese leader Xi visits the French Pyrenees in a personal gesture by Macron
News|Opinion|US|World

In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war

President Joe Biden has condemned the “ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world.”

In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war
News|World

UN chief accepts independent review of UNRWA

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted the recommendations from an independent review of U.N.

UN chief accepts independent review of UNRWA
Asia|News|World

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea, Japan say

North Korea fired "several" short-range ballistic missiles on Monday toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said, drawing a swift condemnation from

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea, Japan say
News|US|World

US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies

The Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into Ukraine

US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies
News|Technology|World

Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in absentia

A military court in Moscow on Monday sentenced Meta Platforms spokesperson Andy Stone to six years in prison for "publicly defending terrorism", a verdict handed down in absentia,

Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in absentia
MidEast|News|World

Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins

Israeli troops fought their way back into an eastern section of Khan Younis in a surprise raid, residents said on Monday

Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins
Health|MidEast|News|World

UN expert warns of mental health risks for Gaza citizens from war

A United Nations expert on Monday warned there was a risk that mental illnesses could manifest themselves years from now among the people of Gaza due to the current conflict.

UN expert warns of mental health risks for Gaza citizens from war
Asia|Election|News|World

Indonesia court rejects election challenges, upholds Prabowo's win

An Indonesian court on Monday rejected challenges from both losing candidates seeking a re-run of February's presidential election and the

Indonesia court rejects election challenges, upholds Prabowo's win
Asia|News|World

Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears

Floods swamped cities in southern China's densely populated Pearl River Delta following record-breaking rains, sparking worries

Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
News|World

What is the Israeli Netzah Yehuda battalion accused of?

Israeli leaders said they will fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged human rights abuses after media reports said

What is the Israeli Netzah Yehuda battalion accused of?
Asia|Economy|News|World

Iranian president vows to boost trade with Pakistan to $10 billion a year

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed on Monday to boost trade between the neighbouring nations to $10 billion a year, as Raisi

Iranian president vows to boost trade with Pakistan to $10 billion a year
News|US|World

US aid could buy Kyiv time, but Ukraine needs many more troops

For the exhausted Ukrainian artillery gunners holding off Russian forces near the eastern town of Kupiansk, the U.S. aid

US aid could buy Kyiv time, but Ukraine needs many more troops
MidEast|News|Political|World

Iraq, Turkey to elevate security, economic ties after Erdogan visit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said relations with Iraq were entering a new phase after the neighbours agreed to cooperate against

Iraq, Turkey to elevate security, economic ties after Erdogan visit
Asia|Crime|Europe|News|Technology|World

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China

Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret service to hand over technology that could be used for military

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China
Europe|News|Political|Videos|World

Russia has up to 25,000 troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar area, Kyiv says

Russia has a force of 20,000-25,000 troops trying to storm the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar and surrounding villages, Ukraine's military said on Monday, describing the

Russia has up to 25,000 troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar area, Kyiv says
Business|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News|Technology|World

Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status

Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users who allegedly had their private information, including HIV status, shared with third

Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status
Asia|News|US|World

Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit

Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in its western Xinjiang province, U.S.

Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit
Asia|Election|World

Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide - reports

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party earned a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, local media reported on Monday, a result set to move the Indian Ocean

Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide - reports
Crime|News|Technology|World

The UK says a huge payroll data breach by a 'malign actor' has exposed details of military personnel

British officials say the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors and air force members have been exposed in a data breach at a payroll system

The UK says a huge payroll data breach by a 'malign actor' has exposed details of military personnel
Africa|News|Videos|World

Survivors rescued but dozens still trapped after a deadly building collapse in South Africa

Rescue teams searching for dozens of construction workers missing after a multi-story apartment complex collapsed in a coastal city in South Africa have brought out more survivors as the operation entered a second night of desperate work to find anyone alive in the mangled wreckage

Survivors rescued but dozens still trapped after a deadly building collapse in South Africa
Arts|Asia|Lifestyle|World

South Korea LGBTQ event finds home in streets after permit struggle

The Seoul Queer Culture Festival will take place in the capital's streets this year, organisers of South Korea's annual LGBTQ gathering said on Tuesday, after the city

South Korea LGBTQ event finds home in streets after permit struggle
Crime|News|Videos|World

The Latest | Israel forces block Gaza's Rafah border crossing. UN says it's running out of fuel

Israeli forces have taken control of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt in the Gaza Strip, pressing on with an offensive in the southern city as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remain precarious

The Latest | Israel forces block Gaza's Rafah border crossing. UN says it's running out of fuel
Europe|News|World

Pro-Palestinian student protests spread across Europe. Some are allowed. Some are stopped

Campus protests by pro-Palestinian activists have spread across Europe as some call for a break in academic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian student protests spread across Europe. Some are allowed. Some are stopped
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

The Olympic torch will finally enter France

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam turns violent after student rally halted

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters as thousands marched in the Dutch capital on Tuesday, a day after riot police violently broke up an encampment at

Pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam turns violent after student rally halted
News|World

Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear

Israeli troops have seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing in what the White House described as a limited operation

Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear
Europe|News|World

Armenia asks World Court to throw out Azerbaijan discrimination case

Armenia asked the International Court of Justice to throw out a case brought by its neighbour Azerbaijan accusing it of anti-Azeri ethnic cleansing in violation of a U.N. anti-

Armenia asks World Court to throw out Azerbaijan discrimination case
News|Political|US|World

Russia says seizing its frozen assets would set dangerous precedent

Any move by the United States to seize frozen Russian assets would be illegal, set a dangerous precedent and be challenged in court, the Kremlin said on Monday, promising that it

Russia says seizing its frozen assets would set dangerous precedent
Europe|News|World

UK's Sunak says first migrant flight to Rwanda will leave in 10-12 weeks

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday the first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda would leave in 10-12 weeks, as he set out plans for for his flagship policy to

UK's Sunak says first migrant flight to Rwanda will leave in 10-12 weeks
Europe|News|World

Russia warns of direct clash with West over Ukraine

Russia said on Monday that U.S., British and French military support for Ukraine has pushed the world to the brink of a direct clash between the world's biggest

Russia warns of direct clash with West over Ukraine
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Copper demand to boom as new technology drives power consumption, Trafigura says

Flourishing activity in the electric vehicle, power infrastructure, AI and automation sectors will lead to at least 10 million metric tons of additional copper consumption over the

Copper demand to boom as new technology drives power consumption, Trafigura says
Election|News|World

Indonesia court to rule on petitions seeking presidential election re-run

A court in Indonesia will on Monday deliver its verdict on two challenges to the outcome of February's presidential election, after losing candidates petitioned

Indonesia court to rule on petitions seeking presidential election re-run
News|World

Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 failures

The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned after accepting responsibility for the failures that allowed the devastating Hamas-led attack on Israel

Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 failures
Crime|News|Sports|US|World

Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner's arrest

Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who opted to play in Russia this past offseason following Brittney Griner’s incarceration in 2022

Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner's arrest
Asia|Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims

Millions of Indians across 93 constituencies are voting as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarizing rhetoric against Muslims

India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims
News|World

After deadly Oklahoma tornado, storms bring twisters to the Midwest

Severe storms have battered parts of the Midwest, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes in the region

After deadly Oklahoma tornado, storms bring twisters to the Midwest
Europe|News|World

Xi begins Serbia visit on the 25th anniversary of NATO's bombing of the Chinese Embassy

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to European ally Serbia falls on a symbolic date: the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese Embassy during NATO’s air war over Kosovo

Xi begins Serbia visit on the 25th anniversary of NATO's bombing of the Chinese Embassy
Crime|News|US|World

Russia detains two US nationals, including a serving soldier

Russian authorities said on Tuesday they had detained two U.S. nationals, including a serving U.S. soldier, in separate criminal cases.

Russia detains two US nationals, including a serving soldier
Europe|News|World

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russian president at a glittering Kremlin ceremony, after destroying his political opposition, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and consolidating power

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
Asia|Election|News|World

Why voters in southern India are more resistant to Modi's Hindu-centric politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exercised near-total control over Indian politics since coming to power 10 years ago, with one exception: He has failed to win over the country’s wealthier southern region

Why voters in southern India are more resistant to Modi's Hindu-centric politics
Asia|Economy|News|Sports|World

Qatar World Cup construction workers sue US firm for labor trafficking

Dozens of Filipino workers who helped build stadiums that hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming U.S. construction firm Jacobs

Qatar World Cup construction workers sue US firm for labor trafficking
MidEast|News|World

Putin says calls for Leningrad-style siege of Gaza unacceptable

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that calls to impose a blockade of Gaza similar to Nazi Germany's siege of Leningrad during World War Two were unacceptable and

Putin says calls for Leningrad-style siege of Gaza unacceptable
News|Technology|World

Putin filmed in China accompanied by officers with Russian nuclear briefcase

Rare footage was shown on Wednesday of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing accompanied by officers carrying the so-called nuclear briefcase which can be used to order a

Putin filmed in China accompanied by officers with Russian nuclear briefcase
News|Technology|World

Canada says China-linked 'Spamouflage' campaign targeted lawmakers, PM Trudeau

The Canadian government said on Monday it detected a China-linked "Spamouflage" campaign that involved bots posting disinformation and propaganda on the social media accounts of

Canada says China-linked 'Spamouflage' campaign targeted lawmakers, PM Trudeau
Europe|News|US|World

White House: Russia is executing soldiers who refuse to follow orders

The United States has information that the Russian military is executing soldiers who do not follow orders related to the war with Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday.

White House: Russia is executing soldiers who refuse to follow orders
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Moscow will confiscate EU assets if Brussels 'steals' frozen Russian funds - Putin ally

Russia will confiscate assets belonging to European Union states it deems unfriendly if the bloc "steals" frozen Russian funds in a drive to fund Ukraine, a top ally of President

Moscow will confiscate EU assets if Brussels 'steals' frozen Russian funds - Putin ally
MidEast|News|World

German-Israeli woman snatched by Hamas at music festival is dead, Israel says

A German-Israeli woman who was snatched by Hamas from a music festival on Oct. 7 and paraded around Gaza by the Palestinian militant group is dead, the Israeli government said on Monday.

German-Israeli woman snatched by Hamas at music festival is dead, Israel says
Asia|News|World

China jets endangered crew of Canadian chopper in international waters - Ottawa

Chinese warplanes buzzed a Canadian helicopter over international waters in the South China Sea last weekend and then fired flares at it, Defence Minister Bill Blair said on Friday,

China jets endangered crew of Canadian chopper in international waters - Ottawa
MidEast|News|World

No place of refuge: Israeli strikes hit refugee camps in Gaza

Israeli air strikes devastated parts of the Jabalia refugee camp in north Gaza this week, flattening

No place of refuge: Israeli strikes hit refugee camps in Gaza
News|US|World

Radio Free Europe fears Russia has taken its journalist 'hostage' for prisoner swap

Radio Free Europe fears Russia has taken one of its journalists "hostage" for a potential prisoner swap with the United States and is appealing to

Radio Free Europe fears Russia has taken its journalist 'hostage' for prisoner swap
Business|Europe|News|World

Exclusive-Private jets of Russia's rich keep flying, but glamour fades

In the two years before the war in Ukraine, a private Boeing 737 linked to Russian oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov criss-crossed the globe, taking in the French Riviera,

Exclusive-Private jets of Russia's rich keep flying, but glamour fades
MidEast|News|World

Al Shifa doctor says staff hiding from gunfire during Israeli raid

A doctor in Gaza's Al Shifa hospital told Reuters on Wednesday that gunfire forced staff to stay away from windows for their safety as Israeli forces began raiding the

Al Shifa doctor says staff hiding from gunfire during Israeli raid
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In Cuba, migration is for the dogs, too

When Bingo first stepped foot in the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after months of arrangements ahead of his departure from Cuba, he did

In Cuba, migration is for the dogs, too
Health|News|World

Surgeon flees Gaza City's last functioning hospital after anaesthetics run out

Hundreds of patients desperately needed his help, but now there was nothing he could do.

Surgeon flees Gaza City's last functioning hospital after anaesthetics run out
MidEast|News|World

Israeli grandfather's anxiety peaks as Gaza hostage release looms

Exhausted by weeks of worry and vigils, Gilad Korngold drew just a measure of comfort from the foreign-mediated deal between Israel and Hamas to

Israeli grandfather's anxiety peaks as Gaza hostage release looms
Crime|News|US|World

Buffalo airport closed to international flights after explosion at US-Canada border - US FAA

Buffalo Niagara International Airport was closed to departing and arriving international flights on Wednesday as authorities continued to investigate a vehicle explosion at the

Buffalo airport closed to international flights after explosion at US-Canada border - US FAA
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Backing Israel, Elon Musk sees need to stop murderous propaganda

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk lent support on Monday to Israel's campaign against Hamas, saying one challenge was stopping propaganda of a sort that led to the

Backing Israel, Elon Musk sees need to stop murderous propaganda
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Elon Musk to Israel: 'propaganda' that begets murder must be stopped

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk voiced support on Monday for Israel after it came under attack by Palestinian Hamas militants, saying one challenge was "ultimately stopping the

Elon Musk to Israel: 'propaganda' that begets murder must be stopped
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Jailed U.S. ex-marine Paul Whelan attacked in Russian prison by another inmate

Former U.S. marine Paul Whelan has been attacked by another inmate in a Russian prison while serving a 16-year sentence on espionage charges, Russia's prison service

Jailed U.S. ex-marine Paul Whelan attacked in Russian prison by another inmate
Crime|US|World

Indian government official directed plot to assassinate Sikh American in US - DOJ

An Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist, who is also a U.S. citizen, on U.S.

Indian government official directed plot to assassinate Sikh American in US - DOJ
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How alleged India plots to kill Sikh separatists in the US and Canada unfolded

The alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil began in May, with a text message between what the American indictment

How alleged India plots to kill Sikh separatists in the US and Canada unfolded
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Kyiv accuses Russian forces of shooting surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Kyiv officials accused Moscow of committing a war crime after a grainy video on social media appeared to show several soldiers shooting two surrendering military personnel who emerged from

Kyiv accuses Russian forces of shooting surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
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US woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas

An American woman died after she was attacked by a shark while paddle boarding in The Bahamas on Monday, police said.

US woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas
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Cuba publishes list of accused terrorists, including Miami mayoral candidate

Cuba published late on Thursday a list of foreign nationals and entities it accuses of involvement with terrorism, including influencers, many long-time dissidents who reside in the

Cuba publishes list of accused terrorists, including Miami mayoral candidate
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Cuba thwarts terrorist plot by S. Florida man who arrived by jetski, state-run media says

Cuba said late on Saturday it had thwarted a terrorist plot hatched in neighboring south Florida, according to a report broadcast on state-run media, after a man allegedly arrived

Cuba thwarts terrorist plot by S. Florida man who arrived by jetski, state-run media says
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Yazidis, led by Nobel winner, sue French cement maker over ISIS support

Hundreds of Yazidi-Americans, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad, filed a lawsuit against French cement maker Lafarge on Thursday, accusing it of

Yazidis, led by Nobel winner, sue French cement maker over ISIS support
Americas|Crime|News|World

Ex-Haitian senator sentenced to life in prison over president's assassination

Former Haitian Senator John Joel Joseph was on Tuesday sentenced in a Miami court to life in prison over his role in the July 2021 assassination of Haiti's last president, Jovenel Moise.

Ex-Haitian senator sentenced to life in prison over president's assassination
MidEast|News|Videos|World

Sirens, interceptions in Tel Aviv as Hamas fires rockets from Gaza

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and a Reuters camera crew witnessed rocket interceptions on Thursday as Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip said they launched a salvo at Israel's

Sirens, interceptions in Tel Aviv as Hamas fires rockets from Gaza
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Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli PM Netanyahu no different from Hitler

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was no different from Adolf Hitler and likened Israel's attacks on Gaza to the

Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli PM Netanyahu no different from Hitler
Arts|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Mexico's weed 'nuns' want to take the plant back from the narcos

Beneath each full moon on the outskirts of a village in central Mexico, a group of women in nun habits circle around a roaring fire, cleanse themselves with burned sage,

Mexico's weed 'nuns' want to take the plant back from the narcos
Economy|Europe|News|World

Kremlin says it has a list of Western assets to be seized if Russian assets are confiscated

Russia has a list of Western assets that would be seized if G7 leaders decide to confiscate $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Kremlin says it has a list of Western assets to be seized if Russian assets are confiscated
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North Korea's Kim says armed conflict becoming reality because of US - KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the country's military commanders the most powerful means must be mobilized to destroy the United States and South Korea if they

North Korea's Kim says armed conflict becoming reality because of US - KCNA
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Three months in, deaths mount and diplomats vie to stop Gaza war's spread

Top international diplomats discussed strategies for keeping the Gaza war from spreading beyond Israel and the Palestinian territories on

Three months in, deaths mount and diplomats vie to stop Gaza war's spread
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Jordan's King Abdullah: Israel's 'brutal' war creates generation of Gaza orphans

Jordan's King Abdullah said on Monday that Israel had created a whole generation of orphans with its "brutal" war in Gaza, where he said over 30,000 people,

Jordan's King Abdullah: Israel's 'brutal' war creates generation of Gaza orphans
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We will never help Europe under attack, EU official cites Trump as saying

The United States will never help Europe if it came under attack and will leave NATO, which is dead, Donald Trump told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in 2020 while he

We will never help Europe under attack, EU official cites Trump as saying
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Israeli drones attack hospital in southern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says

The Palestinian Red Crescent accused Israel of firing on Friday at a hospital in Khan Younis, as a major advance in the main city in the southern Gaza Strip threatened

Israeli drones attack hospital in southern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says
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Pope Francis, victim of AI, warns against its 'perverse' dangers

Pope Francis, acknowledging that he was the victim of a deepfake photo, on Wednesday warned against the "perverse" dangers of artificial intelligence,

Pope Francis, victim of AI, warns against its 'perverse' dangers
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Israeli forces have killed 10,000 Gaza fighters, minister says

Israeli forces have dismantled the Hamas brigade in Gaza's southern Khan Younis as part of an almost four-month-old war in which 10,000 Palestinian fighters have been killed and

Israeli forces have killed 10,000 Gaza fighters, minister says
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Armed man takes P&G factory staff hostage in Turkey -media

An armed man took staff hostage at a Procter & Gamble factory in northwestern Turkey on Thursday in an apparent protest against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the Demiroren

Armed man takes P&G factory staff hostage in Turkey -media
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Kremlin gives nothing away about why Tucker Carlson might be in Russia

The Kremlin on Monday declined to say whether or not Russian President Vladimir Putin would grant an interview to U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson - or whether he was in Moscow.

Kremlin gives nothing away about why Tucker Carlson might be in Russia
MidEast|News|World

Iran anniversary marchers chant 'death to Israel' amid regional tensions over Gaza

Hundreds of thousands of people chanted "Death to Israel" in rallies across Iran to mark the Islamic Revolution's 45th anniversary on Sunday, with some burning U.S. and Israeli flags

Iran anniversary marchers chant 'death to Israel' amid regional tensions over Gaza
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Kremlin says possible U.S. prisoner swap can only be done 'in silence'

The Kremlin, asked on Wednesday about a possible prisoner exchange with the United States, restated its position that such cases can only be resolved "in silence", meaning that it

Kremlin says possible U.S. prisoner swap can only be done 'in silence'
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Julian Assange's appeal against US extradition is life or death, wife says

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's last-ditch legal challenge to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States is a matter of life or death, his wife Stella

Julian Assange's appeal against US extradition is life or death, wife says
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Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India rose by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months of the year, a Washington-based research group said on Monday,

Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says
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Mexico president lambastes YouTube after company edits video revealing NYT journalist's number

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador criticized YouTube on Sunday night after the tech company removed the video of a news conference in which the leader revealed the

Mexico president lambastes YouTube after company edits video revealing NYT journalist's number
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US couple likely dead after Caribbean boat hijacking, police say

A U.S. couple who disappeared a week ago after their catamaran was hijacked by three escaped prisoners in the Eastern Caribbean are likely dead, local police told a press

US couple likely dead after Caribbean boat hijacking, police say
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North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea has shipped about 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions to Russia since July to support its war against Ukraine, in a sign of ongoing arms

North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says
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Russia's Medvedev says Biden is a 'mad' disgrace to America

Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, called Joe Biden a "mad" disgrace to the United States on Friday and said the U.S. president had no right to compare

Russia's Medvedev says Biden is a 'mad' disgrace to America
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World Bank financing arm IFC plans $1.9 billion in Ukraine investments

The World Bank's private investment arm expects to finance $1.9 billion in projects in Ukraine over the next 18 months, an official from the organization

World Bank financing arm IFC plans $1.9 billion in Ukraine investments
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American man jailed for life over rape and murder of tourist near German castle

An American man was sentenced to life in prison by a German court on Monday for the rape and murder of a tourist and the attempted murder of

American man jailed for life over rape and murder of tourist near German castle
Europe|News|World

Putin says Russia ready for nuclear war, but 'not everything rushing to it'

Russia remains in a state of combat readiness and is fully ready for a nuclear war, but not "everything is rushing to it" at present, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on

Putin says Russia ready for nuclear war, but 'not everything rushing to it'
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Biden denounces resurgence of Islamophobia amid Gaza war

U.S. President Joe Biden condemned on Friday what he called an ugly resurgence of Islamophobia since the Oct. 7 start of the Israel-Gaza war.

Biden denounces resurgence of Islamophobia amid Gaza war
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would mean the planet

Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3
Asia|News|World

China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine

China expressed strong opposition on Monday to a ritual offering made by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a controversial shrine in Tokyo that China and South Korea view as

China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine
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Israel to offer six-week Gaza truce for 40 hostages in Qatar talks, Israeli official says

Israel will send a high-level delegation headed by its Mossad chief to Qatar on Monday for mediated talks with Hamas designed to secure a six-week Gaza truce under which the

Israel to offer six-week Gaza truce for 40 hostages in Qatar talks, Israeli official says
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Arizona county faces 'homelessness on steroids' as migrant shelter funds run out

An Arizona migrant shelter that has housed thousands of asylum seekers plans to halt most operations in two weeks when funding

Arizona county faces 'homelessness on steroids' as migrant shelter funds run out
Americas|World

Haiti gang war spreads in upscale suburb, embassies evacuate staff

Residents in the upscale neighborhood of Petion-Ville on the outskirts of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince barricaded themselves in their homes on Wednesday, local media

Haiti gang war spreads in upscale suburb, embassies evacuate staff
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The al Qaeda plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot

Air Force One with President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton aboard was on its final approach to Manila on Nov. 23, 1996, when their U.S.

The al Qaeda plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot
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Within minutes of departure, faltering container ship crashes into Baltimore bridge

Here is a timeline of the collapse on Tuesday of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was hit by the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali.

Within minutes of departure, faltering container ship crashes into Baltimore bridge
Australia|Business|News|Technology|World

Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as "extraordinary" on Monday a decision by social media platform X to challenge in court a cyber regulators' order

Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'
News|US|World

US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender care for minors

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender care for minors
Asia|News|Political|US|World

Biden says uncle shot down over area populated by cannibals in World War Two

President Joe Biden on Wednesday raised the possibility that an uncle who served in the Pacific campaign during World War Two might have fallen victim to cannibals after his

Biden says uncle shot down over area populated by cannibals in World War Two
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Haiti's capital under gang attacks ahead of government transition

Armed gangs launched fresh attacks on parts of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince ahead of the installation of a transitional council set to usher in a new

Haiti's capital under gang attacks ahead of government transition
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Turkey says ending Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is 'first priority'

Tension between Israel and Iran should not distract from the situation in Gaza and the first priority of the international community should be ending the Israeli occupation of

Turkey says ending Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is 'first priority'
Asia|Crime|World

Teen charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing

Thousands of Muslims gathered in mosques across Sydney for regular prayers on Friday despite concerns about retaliatory attacks after police charged a

Teen charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing
Asia|News|World

North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'

North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a "friendly father" and a "great leader", in a move that appears to be part of a propaganda drive to enhance

North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'
MidEast|World

Dubai faces massive clean up after deluge swamps glitzy desert city

Dubai, a city in the desert proud of its modern gloss, faced the towering task on Thursday of clearing its waterclogged roads and drying out flooded homes two days after a record

Dubai faces massive clean up after deluge swamps glitzy desert city
MidEast|News|Travel|World

First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage

The first group of Iranian pilgrims in nine years made its way to Saudi Arabia on Monday for the umrah, or minor pilgrimage, Iran's official news agency reported, as a result of

First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage
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Russia should confiscate Western assets now after U.S. move, top lawmaker says

Russia now has grounds to confiscate Western assets after the U.S.

Russia should confiscate Western assets now after U.S. move, top lawmaker says
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North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says

North Korean animators may have helped create popular television cartoons for big Western firms, including Amazon and HBO Max, despite international

North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
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Russia defends veto of UN resolution to prohibit nukes in outer space, urges vote to ban all weapons

Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution calling on all nations to prevent a nuclear arms race in outer space

Russia defends veto of UN resolution to prohibit nukes in outer space, urges vote to ban all weapons
Crime|Europe|News|US|World

Husband of Florida woman missing in Spain is charged with her disappearance

U.S. authorities have arrested a Florida man in connection with the disappearance of his estranged wife in Spain three months ago

Husband of Florida woman missing in Spain is charged with her disappearance
US|World

China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike

U.S.

China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights

Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions
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American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials say

An American soldier has been arrested in Russia's port city of Vladivostok and accused of stealing from a Russian girlfriend

American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials say
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US soldier detained in Russia, US Army says

A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, the U.S.

US soldier detained in Russia, US Army says
MidEast|News|World

Reuters wins two Pulitzers, ProPublica takes coveted public service award

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, taking home the breaking news photography award for searing images of the Israel-Gaza conflict as well as the national reporting

Reuters wins two Pulitzers, ProPublica takes coveted public service award
Europe|News|Sports|World

Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war

The Ukrainian Olympic Committee says two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line in the war in Ukraine

Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy grateful for US House approval of aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed gratitude on Saturday for the passage by the U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy grateful for US House approval of aid
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Zelenskiy urges speedy passage of Ukraine aid in US Senate, transfer of weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday welcomed the passage of $60 billion in aid for Ukraine by the U.S.

Zelenskiy urges speedy passage of Ukraine aid in US Senate, transfer of weapons
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The UN says there's 'full-blown famine' in northern Gaza. What does that mean?

The head of the United Nations World Food Program says northern Gaza has entered “full-blown famine” after nearly seven months of war between Israel and Hamas

The UN says there's 'full-blown famine' in northern Gaza. What does that mean?
Science|World

Chicago museum acquires new specimen of famed Archaeopteryx

An exquisitely preserved fossil of the earliest-known bird Archaeopteryx, a pigeon-sized specimen revealing new anatomical details of a creature whose 19th century discovery

Chicago museum acquires new specimen of famed Archaeopteryx
Europe|News|World

King Charles III's coronation anniversary is marked by ceremonial gun salutes across London

King Charles III's coronation anniversary has been marked in London under soggy skies with ceremonial gunfire

King Charles III's coronation anniversary is marked by ceremonial gun salutes across London
Asia|News|World

High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia - KCNA

A North Korean delegation led by a high-ranking agricultural official is visiting Russia, the North's official KCNA news agency said on Sunday, in the latest exchange by Moscow and

High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia - KCNA
Asia|News|World

China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions

The Chinese Navy on Sunday kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the port city of Qingdao, in a show of military diplomacy that will

China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions
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Russia says US facing humiliation in Ukraine like in Vietnam

Russia said on Sunday U.S. lawmakers' support for $60.84 billion more in aid for Ukraine showed that Washington was wading much deeper into a hybrid war against

Russia says US facing humiliation in Ukraine like in Vietnam
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Building collapse in South Africa leaves three dead, dozens trapped

Rescue efforts were underway after three people were killed and dozens remained trapped after a multi-storey building under

Building collapse in South Africa leaves three dead, dozens trapped
News|World

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders grows

President Joe Biden has urgently warned Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu against launching an offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah as the divide between the two leaders continues to grow along with the mounting Palestinian death toll

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders grows
Sports|World

China's Xi backs Macron call for global Olympic truce

China's President Xi Jingping on Monday called for a global truce during the Olympic Games in Paris this summer after the French president and the

China's Xi backs Macron call for global Olympic truce
Education|News|US|World

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war

U.S. university presidents have joined Holocaust survivors and thousands of Israelis for a yearly memorial march at the site of Auschwitz

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war
Lifestyle|US|World

They shared a name — but not a future. How two kids fought to escape poverty in Baltimore

Two kids named Antonio grew up together in the streets of east Baltimore surrounded by poverty and gun violence

They shared a name — but not a future. How two kids fought to escape poverty in Baltimore
Africa|Economy|Environment|World

New Liberia forest boss plans to increase exports, denies working with war criminal Charles Taylor

In an interview with The Associated Press, the new head of Liberia's forest management authority, Rudolph Merab, said he would work to increase timber exports and cut regulations

New Liberia forest boss plans to increase exports, denies working with war criminal Charles Taylor
Europe|World

Turkey formally opens another former Byzantine-era church as a mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque

Turkey formally opens another former Byzantine-era church as a mosque
Europe|News|World

Holocaust survivors march in Auschwitz in shadow of Oct 7 attacks

Several thousand Jews, including Holocaust survivors personally affected by the Oct.

Holocaust survivors march in Auschwitz in shadow of Oct 7 attacks
Education|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology broke through fencing to retake the area, as Columbia University canceled its university-wide commencement ceremony following weeks of demonstrations

Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment
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What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared that the military will hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
MidEast|News|World

China's foreign minister says admitting Palestinian state to UN is move to rectify injustice

China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday said efforts to admit a Palestinian state into the United Nations were a move to rectify a prolonged injustice, state media Xinhua

China's foreign minister says admitting Palestinian state to UN is move to rectify injustice
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China's foreign minister says major powers should avoid rivalry in South Pacific

China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday said the South Pacific region should not become an arena for major power rivalries and that its assistance to countries there is free

China's foreign minister says major powers should avoid rivalry in South Pacific
Europe|News|World

Ukraine needs at least seven Patriot air defence systems, Zelenskiy tells NATO

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told NATO members on Friday that Ukraine needed a minimum of seven Patriot or other high-end air defence systems to

Ukraine needs at least seven Patriot air defence systems, Zelenskiy tells NATO
MidEast|News|World

Erdogan meets Hamas leader in Turkey, discusses efforts for regional peace

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and reach a fair and lasting peace in the region during a meeting with Hamas leader Ismail

Erdogan meets Hamas leader in Turkey, discusses efforts for regional peace
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Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base

The U.S. is prepared to act against Chinese companies supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, a senior U.S. official told reporters, highlighting

Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base
News|World

Thousands of Israelis join anti-government protests calling for new elections

Thousands of Israeli demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday to call for new elections and demand more action from the government to bring the hostages held

Thousands of Israelis join anti-government protests calling for new elections
MidEast|News|World

Iran's foreign minister downplays drone attack, says Tehran investigating

Iran's foreign minister on Friday said Tehran was investigating an overnight attack on Iran, adding that so far a link to Israel had

Iran's foreign minister downplays drone attack, says Tehran investigating
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An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible

A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the apartment block at least four years before the blaze

An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible
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Brazil's Lula seeks spending waiver for rain-ravaged Southern state where 85 have died

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asked Congress on Monday to recognize a state of public calamity for

Brazil's Lula seeks spending waiver for rain-ravaged Southern state where 85 have died
Asia|News|US|World

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan

U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills on the Philippines’ northernmost island along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan, a flashpoint in the Washington-Beijing military rivalry

US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
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Iran says it will respond at 'maximum level' if Israel acts against its interests

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Friday that Iran will respond at an immediate and "maximum level" if Israel acts against its interests.

Iran says it will respond at 'maximum level' if Israel acts against its interests
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Ukraine downs Russian strategic bomber after airstrike kills eight, Kyiv says

Ukraine shot down a Russian strategic bomber on Friday after the warplane took part in a long-range airstrike that killed eight

Ukraine downs Russian strategic bomber after airstrike kills eight, Kyiv says
MidEast|News|US|World

US military strategy tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of shadows

The U.S. military's success helping Israel stop a massive wave of Iranian missiles and drones last weekend might suggest Washington is well

US military strategy tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of shadows
News|World

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his parliamentary seat, results showed on Saturday, but it will be days before vote counting determines

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues
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Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his parliamentary seat, results showed on Saturday, but it will be days before vote counting determines

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues
Crime|Europe|News|World

Man arrested in Paris after Iran consulate incident

French police on Friday arrested a man who had threatened to blow himself up at Iran's consulate in Paris, but on being searched was found not to be carrying any explosives.

Man arrested in Paris after Iran consulate incident
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Central banks of Turkey, Brazil sign cooperation deal

Turkey's central bank said on Saturday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central bank to lay groundwork for enhanced cooperation.

Central banks of Turkey, Brazil sign cooperation deal
Asia|Election|News|World

Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi

The first of India's almost one billion voters cast ballots on Friday in the country's multi-day election, as

Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi
Environment|News|World

Russia's Kurgan orders evacuation in some districts as floodwaters rise

Authorities in the region of Kurgan in Russia's Urals mountains ordered an evacuation from several districts on Saturday due to rising river levels, after large snowfalls melted and

Russia's Kurgan orders evacuation in some districts as floodwaters rise
Economy|News|World

Shipping firms respond to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Iran-aligned Houthi militants have disrupted a shipping route vital to east-west trade, with prolonged rerouting of shipments pushing freight rates

Shipping firms respond to Houthi attacks in Red Sea
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Jordan's King Abdullah presses Biden to avert Israel offensive in Rafah

Jordan's King Abdullah told U.S.

Jordan's King Abdullah presses Biden to avert Israel offensive in Rafah
News|World

The Latest | Israel launches strikes in Rafah, hours after Hamas agrees to a Gaza cease-fire

Israel’s military says it is conducting “targeted strikes” against Hamas in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

The Latest | Israel launches strikes in Rafah, hours after Hamas agrees to a Gaza cease-fire
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Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West's possible deepening role in Ukraine

Russia is threatening to strike British military facilities and says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons

Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West's possible deepening role in Ukraine
Business|Economy|News|World

Oil settles slightly higher as Iran plays down reported Israeli attack

Oil settled slightly higher on Friday, but posted a weekly decline, after Iran played down a reported Israeli attack on its soil, a sign that an escalation of

Oil settles slightly higher as Iran plays down reported Israeli attack
Africa|Crime|News|World

UN warns 800,000 people in Sudan city in 'extreme, immediate danger'

Some 800,000 people in a Sudanese city are in "extreme and immediate danger" as worsening violence advances and threatens to "unleash bloody intercommunal strife throughout

UN warns 800,000 people in Sudan city in 'extreme, immediate danger'
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Haiti's death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says

More than 2,500 people were killed or injured in gang violence in Haiti from January through March, up 53% from the last three months of 2023, the United Nations

Haiti's death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says
MidEast|News|Political|World

Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators,

Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation
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Macron, von der Leyen press China's Xi on trade in Paris talks

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to

Macron, von der Leyen press China's Xi on trade in Paris talks
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On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could

D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany occupation

On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could
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Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks

Hamas says it's accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, but Israel says the deal did not meet its core demands and has pushed ahead with an assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks
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Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tour

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern half

Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tour
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Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

Brittney Griner says since her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago that she has used her platform as a WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist to advocate for the return of other Americans detained overseas

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book
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Israel military calls on Palestinian civilians to evacuate Rafah

Israel's military said on Monday it had begun encouraging residents of Rafah to evacuate the southern Gazan city as part of a 'limited scope' operation, but did not immediately

Israel military calls on Palestinian civilians to evacuate Rafah
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Macron puts trade and Ukraine as top priorities as China's Xi opens European visit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has put trade disputes and Ukraine-related diplomatic efforts at the top of the agenda for talks with visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping

Macron puts trade and Ukraine as top priorities as China's Xi opens European visit in France
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As China and Iran hunt for dissidents in the US, the FBI is racing to counter the threat

American officials say foreign countries including China and Iran intimidate, harass and sometimes plot attacks against political opponents and activists in the U.S. A series of cases brought by the Justice Department shows the frightening consequences geopolitical tensions can have for ordinary citizens as governments historically intolerant of dissent inside their own borders are increasingly keeping a threatening watch on those who speak out thousands of miles away

As China and Iran hunt for dissidents in the US, the FBI is racing to counter the threat
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Organisers of Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia cancel annual celebrations over Gaza

An annual Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia's Djerba‮ ‬synagogue and celebration has been cancelled due to the war in Gaza, the head of the organising committee, Perez Trabelsi, told

Organisers of Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia cancel annual celebrations over Gaza
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Israel's Iran attack carefully calibrated after internal splits, US pressure

Israel's apparent strike on Iran after days of vacillation was small and appeared calibrated to dial back risks of a

Israel's Iran attack carefully calibrated after internal splits, US pressure
MidEast|News|World

French, Lebanese leaders discuss effort to quell Hezbollah, Israel clashes

French President Emmanuel Macron met Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the country's army chief Joseph Aoun in Paris on Friday for talks on how to end cross-border fighting

French, Lebanese leaders discuss effort to quell Hezbollah, Israel clashes
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DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy

Democratic Republic of Congo should file a complaint with the International Court of Justice over

DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy
Asia|Australia|Crime|News|Videos|World

Boy shot dead after Perth stabbing was in deradicalization program, but no ties seen to Sydney teens

Authorities say a 16-year-old boy who was shot dead by police after stabbing a man in western Australia had been in a deradicalization program for two years but had no ties to an alleged network of teen extremists in Sydney

Boy shot dead after Perth stabbing was in deradicalization program, but no ties seen to Sydney teens
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UN rights chief urges states to act on slavery reparations

The United Nations human rights chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for people of African descent at a U.N. meeting on Friday, adding his

UN rights chief urges states to act on slavery reparations
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order

Apple said on Friday it had removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

'Amazonia' bonds in 2024 seen a tough sell for some

A political push to raise the first-ever "Amazonia Bond" has ramped up during talks to agree a "roadmap", yet the

'Amazonia' bonds in 2024 seen a tough sell for some
Americas|Crime|World

Parents identify bodies of U.S., Australian tourists missing in Mexico

Mexican authorities on Sunday confirmed the American and two Australian tourists who went missing in northern Mexico last week are dead after

Parents identify bodies of U.S., Australian tourists missing in Mexico
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Foes Azerbaijan and Armenia agree 'historic' return of villages

Armenia has agreed to return several villages to Azerbaijan in what both sides said on Friday was an important milestone as they edge towards a peace deal after

Foes Azerbaijan and Armenia agree 'historic' return of villages
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Five Japanese survive Pakistan suicide bomber and gunman attack, two bystanders killed

Five Japanese nationals in Pakistan escaped when a suicide bomber detonated their device on Friday, and police shot dead a gunman accompanying the bomber,

Five Japanese survive Pakistan suicide bomber and gunman attack, two bystanders killed
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3 bodies in Mexican well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for truck's tires

Mexican authorities say relatives have positively identified three bodies found in a well as those of two Australian surfers and one American who went missing last weekend

3 bodies in Mexican well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for truck's tires
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Airlines reroute flights after Israeli attack on Iran

Airlines changed flight paths over Iran, cancelled some flights, diverted others to alternate airports or returned planes to their departure points on Friday due to airspace

Airlines reroute flights after Israeli attack on Iran
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Analysis-Ample oil supplies limit impact of MidEast flare-up on prices

Plentiful supplies of some of the biggest crude grades are limiting the impact on benchmark oil futures prices of conflict in the Middle East,

Analysis-Ample oil supplies limit impact of MidEast flare-up on prices
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Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected international pressure to halt the war in Gaza in a fiery speech marking the country’s annual Holocaust memorial day

Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive
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Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing

Authorities say massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days and another 103 are reported missing

Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing
MidEast|News|World

What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?

A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people

What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?
Health|News|World

WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup

The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and Johnson-made children's cough syrup found in Nigeria last week, it

WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup
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China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping is kicking off a three-country trip to Europe with the continent divided over how to deal with Beijing’s growing power and the U.S.-China rivalry

China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions
Americas|News|World

Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing

The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on

Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
MidEast|World

Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

Hamas says the latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks has ended in Cairo

Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'
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Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?

The American refugee program long served as a haven for people fleeing violence around the world

Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?
Crime|Education|News|World

Anti-war protesters leave USC after police arrive, while Northeastern ceremony proceeds calmly

Students protesting the war in Gaza left their camp at the University of Southern California without major incident after they were surrounded by police and threatened with arrest

Anti-war protesters leave USC after police arrive, while Northeastern ceremony proceeds calmly
Europe|News|World

NATO allies pledge additional air defence systems for Kyiv, Stoltenberg says

NATO allies on Friday agreed to provide Kyiv with additional air defence systems, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said after a special meeting of allied defence ministers with

NATO allies pledge additional air defence systems for Kyiv, Stoltenberg says
Europe|News|World

Italian judge throws out case against migrant NGOs after seven years

An Italian judge on Friday cleared three migrant sea rescue charities that had been accused of abetting irregular immigration in complicity with human traffickers, throwing out a case

Italian judge throws out case against migrant NGOs after seven years
Economy|News|US|World

Factbox-Iran oil sanctions in US aid package for Ukraine

U.S. lawmakers have tucked sanctions on Iran's oil exports in the House of Representatives' aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific after

Factbox-Iran oil sanctions in US aid package for Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

Four Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli strike on border village

An Israeli airstrike killed four members of a family in a house in a border village in southern Lebanon on Sunday, civil defence and security sources said.

Four Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli strike on border village
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Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment

Israel has ordered the local offices of Qatar’s Al Jazeera satellite news network to close

Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment
News|World

Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order

Israeli authorities raided a Jerusalem hotel room used by Al Jazeera as its office after the government decided to shut down the Qatari-owned TV station's local operations on

Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
News|World

Hamas killing spree haunts Holocaust survivors in 'March of the Living'

Israel's Holocaust commemorations this year have a searing significance for six elderly survivors now deeply scarred by the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 that sparked

Hamas killing spree haunts Holocaust survivors in 'March of the Living'
Europe|News|World

Ukraine marks its third Easter at war as it comes under fire from Russian drones and troops

Russia has launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting as Ukraine marks its third Easter at war

Ukraine marks its third Easter at war as it comes under fire from Russian drones and troops
MidEast|News|World

Gaza truce hopes slim; Hamas officials leaving Cairo but returning on Tuesday

Prospects for a Gaza ceasefire appeared slim on Sunday as Hamas reiterated its demand for an end to the war in exchange for the freeing of hostages, and

Gaza truce hopes slim; Hamas officials leaving Cairo but returning on Tuesday
Americas|News|World

Panama's Mulino wins presidency with support from convicted former leader

Panama's former security minister Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday stormed to victory in a presidential poll dominated by his old boss, the

Panama's Mulino wins presidency with support from convicted former leader
News|Political|World

As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia

Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin starts another six-year term as president holding extraordinary power

As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
News|World

A Holocaust survivor will mark that history differently after the horrors of Oct. 7

Israel will start marking Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday evening

A Holocaust survivor will mark that history differently after the horrors of Oct. 7
News|US|World

As storms move across Texas, 1 child dies after being swept away in floodwaters

Storms in Texas are bringing additional rain to the already saturated Houston area, where hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes and roads

As storms move across Texas, 1 child dies after being swept away in floodwaters
Asia|Europe|News|World

China's Xi praises French ties as Macron prepares to talk trade

President Xi Jinping lauded China's ties with France as an international model on Sunday as he arrived in Paris for a rare visit against a backdrop of

China's Xi praises French ties as Macron prepares to talk trade
Election|Europe|World

Italian activist jailed in Hungary to run for EU elections in June

An Italian anti-fascist activist held in Hungary for allegedly assaulting far-right militants will be a candidate for a left-wing party at European elections in June, possibly

Italian activist jailed in Hungary to run for EU elections in June
Crime|Europe|News|World

Two held in Poland over March attack on Navalny aide Volkov

Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled top aide to late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Polish and Lithuanian police

Two held in Poland over March attack on Navalny aide Volkov
Europe|News|World

G7 pledges swift aid for Ukraine, seeks to calm Middle East

Group of Seven (G7) major powers pledged on Friday to bolster Ukraine's air defences to counter increasingly deadly Russian attacks and

G7 pledges swift aid for Ukraine, seeks to calm Middle East
MidEast|News|World

Four dead in UAE, Dubai airport still disrupted after storm

Deaths from heavy rains earlier this week in the United Arab Emirates rose to four, authorities said on Friday, as well as flooding roads and jamming Dubai's international airport.

Four dead in UAE, Dubai airport still disrupted after storm
Europe|World

Georgian protesters against 'Russia-style' media law mark Orthodox Easter with candlelight vigil

Several thousand Georgians have marked Orthodox Easter with a candlelight vigil outside Parliament in the capital, Tbilisi

Georgian protesters against 'Russia-style' media law mark Orthodox Easter with candlelight vigil
Science|Technology|Travel|World

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
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Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries

Japan and India have decried remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden describing them as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants while he was speaking during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week

Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Weekend commencement ceremonies at some U.S. universities went off with few interruptions despite the national wave of protests over the Israel-Hamas war

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list

Russian state media say Moscow has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on its wanted list, citing the interior ministry's database

Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list
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Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants

Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week

Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants
Europe|Health|MidEast|News|World

A British Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza

A British Palestinian surgeon who volunteered in Gaza hospitals says he was denied entry to France to speak at the French Senate

A British Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance

Analysis shows news stories on pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities spiked when they involved clashes.

Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance
MidEast|News|World

There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas

A Hamas delegation is in Cairo and Egyptian state media say there has been “noticeable progress” in cease-fire talks for Gaza

There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas
Crime|News|Sports|World

IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait

The IOC has suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year at a Swiss criminal appeals court

IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait
Europe|News|World

Drone footage shows Ukrainian village battered to ruins as residents flee Russian advance

Drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows the devastation inflicted on the Ukranian village of Ocheretyne

Drone footage shows Ukrainian village battered to ruins as residents flee Russian advance
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Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston

High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
Africa|Health|News|World

The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in

The United Nations food agency is warning Sudan’s warring parties that there is a serious risk of widespread starvation and death if they don’t allow humanitarian aid into the vast western region

The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in
Crime|News|US|World

Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment

Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan

Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment
Asia|News|World

Flood and landslide hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing 14

Officials say 14 people are dead after a flood and landslide hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island

Flood and landslide hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing 14
Europe|News|World

Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and heavy flamethrower systems, but more work was needed to increase

Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming
Asia|News|World

Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety

Taiwan said on Friday China's decision to open new air routes that run close to two Taiwanese-controlled islands was a flight safety risk taken

Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety
MidEast|News|World

Morning Bid: Markets unsettled by Israel-Iran tit-for-tat

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan It was hardly unexpected, but Israel's missile strike on Iran on Friday confirms fears of a dangerous series of tit-for-tat

Morning Bid: Markets unsettled by Israel-Iran tit-for-tat
MidEast|News|World

Western states sought to send de-escalation messages to Iran via Turkey, Western diplomat says

Western states have sought to send Iran messages via Turkey in recent days to reiterate appeals for de-escalation, a Western diplomat said on Friday.

Western states sought to send de-escalation messages to Iran via Turkey, Western diplomat says
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Kremlin says staff of some govt departments are subject to foreign travel bans

The Kremlin said on Friday that staff in some government departments were banned from travelling abroad for security reasons, while some departments required people to provide

Kremlin says staff of some govt departments are subject to foreign travel bans
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks voters to support new security measures to fight rising violence, although

Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum
Finance|MidEast|News|World

Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets

Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper conflict has jolted world markets with

Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets
Europe|News|Political|World

G7 identified "specific steps" to help Ukraine, Kuleba says

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have identified "specific steps" needed to help Ukraine fight Russia, Kyiv's foreign minister said on Friday,

G7 identified "specific steps" to help Ukraine, Kuleba says
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits eastern command post for Chasiv Yar troops

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he visited a Ukrainian military command post used by troops defending the embattled eastern town of Chasiv Yar that Russian forces are

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits eastern command post for Chasiv Yar troops
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks

Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since Russia's full-scale invasion, but some are struggling to fund production and

Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks
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Putin to hold talks with Azerbaijan's Aliyev as Russian troops quit Karabakh

President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on April 22, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Putin to hold talks with Azerbaijan's Aliyev as Russian troops quit Karabakh
Africa|Economy|News|World

Sub-Saharan Africa incomes falling further behind rest of world, says IMF

Incomes in Sub-Saharan Africa are falling further behind the rest of the world amid a "tepid" economic recovery, the

Sub-Saharan Africa incomes falling further behind rest of world, says IMF
News|World

Reaction to Israel's military response to Iran's attack on Israel

Israel carried out an attack on Iranian territory on Friday, sources said, days after Iran struck Israel with a barrage of drones and missiles.

Reaction to Israel's military response to Iran's attack on Israel
Europe|World

Spain's Basque separatist party Bildu could win regional ballot

A Basque separatist party with origins in the political wing of the now-defunct armed group ETA could win a regional election in Spain's Basque Country for the first time on

Spain's Basque separatist party Bildu could win regional ballot
Business|Economy|MidEast|News|World

Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure

Merchant ships and seafarers are increasingly in peril at sea as attacks escalate in the Middle East and the United Nations must do more to protect supply chains, the industry said

Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure
MidEast|News|World

EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers

The European Union said on Friday it had agreed to impose sanctions against four people and two entities over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank.

EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers
Asia|Election|News|World

Solomon Islands' pro-China PM retains seat as election count continues

The Solomon Islands' pro-China Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his seat in the national election, local media reported late on Friday but it won't be known

Solomon Islands' pro-China PM retains seat as election count continues
Europe|News|World

Factbox-What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?

The Ukrainian military said its anti-missile units succeeded for the first time on Friday in shooting down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber plane.

Factbox-What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?
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Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman

Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman

Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman
News|World

Russia hits Ukraine regions, Zelenskiy says Su-25 bomber downed

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv and Dnipro regions and the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed at least two civilians, set a food factory ablaze and damaged

Russia hits Ukraine regions, Zelenskiy says Su-25 bomber downed
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city

Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation
Crime|News|Political|World

Canadian police make 3 arrests in Sikh separatist's slaying that sparked a spat with India

Canadian police say they arrested three suspects in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader last June that became the center of a diplomatic spat with India, and are investigating possible ties between the detainees and the Indian government

Canadian police make 3 arrests in Sikh separatist's slaying that sparked a spat with India
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages

United Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy

United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages
Americas|Crime|News|Travel|World

Bodies found in Mexico where Australian, US tourists went missing

Mexican authorities have located three bodies in the state of Baja California where one American and two Australian tourists were reported missing, the local

Bodies found in Mexico where Australian, US tourists went missing
Asia|News|US|World

South Dakota Gov. Noem admits error of describing meeting North Korea's Kim Jong Un in new book

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem claims in a new book to have met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during her time in Congress

South Dakota Gov. Noem admits error of describing meeting North Korea's Kim Jong Un in new book
Asia|Crime|News|World

Canada police charge three with murder of Sikh leader Nijjar, probe India link

Canadian police on Friday arrested and charged three Indian men with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year and said

Canada police charge three with murder of Sikh leader Nijjar, probe India link
Americas|News|World

Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years. At least 39 people have died

The civil defense agency in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul says heavy rains have killed 39 people, with another 68 still missing

Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years. At least 39 people have died
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests

Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel or against perceived displays of antisemitism

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests
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A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'

A top U.N. official says hard-hit northern Gaza is now in “full-blown famine” after more than six months of war between Israel and Hamas and severe Israeli restrictions on food deliveries to the Palestinian territory

A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'
Environment|News|Uncategorized|World

An anchovy feast draws a crush of sea lions to one of San Francisco's piers, the most in 15 years

San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf district is seeing a surge in sea lions

An anchovy feast draws a crush of sea lions to one of San Francisco's piers, the most in 15 years
Education|News|World

Gaza children yearn for their school days before conflict

Traumatised 10-year-old students stare at their destroyed schools in Gaza, a grim reminder of the education and time with friends in the playground lost since the war

Gaza children yearn for their school days before conflict
News|US|World

Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders

Heavy storms have continued to slam the Houston area

Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders
Europe|News|World

The Kremlin brands comments on Ukraine by France's Macron and Britain's Cameron as 'dangerous'

The Kremlin’s spokesman says recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine are “dangerous” and will deepen international tension around the conflict

The Kremlin brands comments on Ukraine by France's Macron and Britain's Cameron as 'dangerous'
Africa|News|World

2 Nigerian military personnel will face court martial over a drone attack that killed 85 villagers

Nigerian military authorities say two military personnel will face a court martial over the killing of 85 villagers in a drone attack in the West African nation’s conflict-battered north four months earlier

2 Nigerian military personnel will face court martial over a drone attack that killed 85 villagers
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

IMF chief says productivity, Chinese consumer spending key to boosting global growth

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva bemoaned the slow pace of global growth on Thursday, saying that Europe

IMF chief says productivity, Chinese consumer spending key to boosting global growth
Europe|News|World

EU sees signs China supplying dual-use components to Russia, Dombrovskis says

The European Union sees signs that China is supplying components to Russia that could be used to make weapons, and fears China could be emboldened to increase

EU sees signs China supplying dual-use components to Russia, Dombrovskis says
MidEast|News|World

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action

Iran told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that Israel "must be compelled to stop any further military adventurism against our interests"

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action
Europe|News|Technology|World

German foreign minister says Russia will face consequences for monthslong cyber espionage

Germany says Russia will face consequences after accusing its military intelligence service of masterminding an “absolutely intolerable” cyberespionage campaign

German foreign minister says Russia will face consequences for monthslong cyber espionage
Economy|News|US|World

Oil holds near 3-week low as US sanctions interrupt easing tensions

Oil prices held near a three-week low on Thursday as investors weighed mixed U.S. economic data, U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran and easing tensions in the

Oil holds near 3-week low as US sanctions interrupt easing tensions
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UK's prime minister Sunak to visit Poland soon to discuss security, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will soon host the British prime minister in Poland, Tusk told reporters Thursday evening as European countries eye initiatives to improve their

UK's prime minister Sunak to visit Poland soon to discuss security, Polish PM says
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IAEA notes reported attack on Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia accuses Ukraine

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that officials at Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had reported a new attempted drone attack on the facility's training

IAEA notes reported attack on Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia accuses Ukraine
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US raises Rafah concerns with Israel, discusses Iran attack

Senior U.S. officials raised concerns with their Israeli counterparts on Thursday about Israel's plans for military operations in the

US raises Rafah concerns with Israel, discusses Iran attack
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Widening development gap risks triggering destabilization, UN official says

The world's poorest countries are facing debt distress and fiscal crises as foreign investment wanes and the gap with richer economies widens, risking political

Widening development gap risks triggering destabilization, UN official says
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BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules

BNP Paribas was ordered by a U.S. judge on Thursday to face a lawsuit accusing the French bank of helping Sudan's government commit genocide between 1997 and

BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules
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US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership
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Factbox-What Iran and Israel would wield in a long-range air war

Iran's first direct attack on Israel on April 13 has brought renewed focus on their air-defence capabilities as Israeli leaders decide how best to respond.

Factbox-What Iran and Israel would wield in a long-range air war
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NATO working on more air defences for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says

NATO is working to send more air defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, adding that delays in providing such aid

NATO working on more air defences for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says
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Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences

Ukraine warned foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Thursday they had to change strategy if they wanted Kyiv to

Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences
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Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more Indigenous territories on Thursday, but said he decided not to sign off on four others because they

Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others
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UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid

Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had limited and sometimes no impact, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid
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Factbox-India's Lok Sabha election 2024: the main political parties and candidates

India, with nearly a billion eligible voters, set off on the world's largest electoral exercise on Friday.

Factbox-India's Lok Sabha election 2024: the main political parties and candidates
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Explainer-India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What are the key issues?

Nearly 1 billion Indians will be eligible to vote in the world's biggest election starting this month.

Explainer-India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What are the key issues?
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Venezuela oil sector braces for loss of US license, Maduro hits back

The day after the United States announced it would reimpose costly limits on Venezuela's oil sector, the South American nation braced

Venezuela oil sector braces for loss of US license, Maduro hits back
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new way to ensure sanctions enforcement on North Korea by next month after Russia and China thwarted the

US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran

Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran.

Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran
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Bitcoin slides below $60,000 on reports Israel strikes Iran

Cryptocurrencies fell heavily and bitcoin broke below $60,000 on Friday in a rush out of risky assets following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran.

Bitcoin slides below $60,000 on reports Israel strikes Iran
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North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties

North Korean officials met with a visiting Belarusian delegation and vowed deeper cooperation, as Pyongyang criticized the United States for trying to increase "lawless

North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties
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The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says

The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says
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UK PM Sunak: Not right for me to speculate on reports of attack in Iran

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would not speculate on reports Israel had carried out an attack on Iranian soil on Friday.

UK PM Sunak: Not right for me to speculate on reports of attack in Iran
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Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union

Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?
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Damaged in war, a vibrant church in Ukraine rises as a symbol of the country's faith and culture

An extraordinary new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka this Orthodox Easter season

Damaged in war, a vibrant church in Ukraine rises as a symbol of the country's faith and culture
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For decades, Moscow has sought to silence its critics abroad

From its earliest days, the Soviet Union’s intelligence services — whether known as the Cheka or the names of any of its successor agencies like the KGB — kept the government in power by pursuing its opponents no matter where they lived

For decades, Moscow has sought to silence its critics abroad
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Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel but its military relies on key Israeli-built equipment

Colombia has become the latest Latin American country to announce it will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its military campaign in Gaza

Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel but its military relies on key Israeli-built equipment
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Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies

Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to contain any disruptions amid tension over the Israel-Hamas war

Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies
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Kremlin critics say Russia is targeting its foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment

Since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, attacks and harassment of Russians abroad have been blamed on Moscow’s intelligence operatives across Europe and elsewhere

Kremlin critics say Russia is targeting its foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment
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As China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda

Ukraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe in five years, which starts in France on Monday

As China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda
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India's Rahul Gandhi to contest elections from family borough

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will contest the general election from the family bastion in the north, his Congress party

India's Rahul Gandhi to contest elections from family borough
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Parched Philippine dam reveals centuries-old town, luring tourists

Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in northern Philippines, giving residents a rare

Parched Philippine dam reveals centuries-old town, luring tourists
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Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach

Global Citizen NOW says it wants 2024 conference attendees to invest long-term in the African continent's fast-growing youth population and increase outreach to young changemakers

Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach
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The unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza hasn't been seen since World War II, the UN says

The United Nations says the world hasn’t seen anything like the unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza since World War II, and it would take at least until 2040 to restore the homes devastated in Israel’s bombing and ground offensive if the conflict ended today

The unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza hasn't been seen since World War II, the UN says
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Russian trainers move to a Niger airbase where some US troops remain

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he doesn’t see a significant issue with Russia moving some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain

Russian trainers move to a Niger airbase where some US troops remain
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Answering readers' questions about the protest movement on US college campuses

A wave of student protests has spread across U.S. campuses over the last two weeks, led by students who have pitched tents or occupied buildings in protest of the Israel-Hamas war

Answering readers' questions about the protest movement on US college campuses
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Here's what's on the table for Israel and Hamas in the latest cease-fire plan

Hamas has formally accepted a cease-fire deal that could end the war in Gaza

Here's what's on the table for Israel and Hamas in the latest cease-fire plan
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US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer, American military says

The U.S. military said an airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead

US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer, American military says
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Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes court

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to create a long-awaited war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of Liberia's two civil wars

Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes court
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Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defense official told Reuters, a move that

Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
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Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners

A judge declared a mistrial after a jury said it was deadlocked and couldn't reach a verdict in the trial of a military contractor accused of contributing to the abuse of detainees at the Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq two decades ago

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
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Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced

Gangs in Haiti have laid siege to several neighborhoods in the capital, burning homes and exchanging gunfire with police for hours in one of the biggest attacks since Haiti’s new prime minister was announced

Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced
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Prominent Gaza doctor dies in Israeli prison

A senior Palestinian doctor died in an Israeli prison after more than four months of detention, two Palestinian prisoner

Prominent Gaza doctor dies in Israeli prison
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Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by the US

Serbian lawmakers have voted into office a new government that reinstated two pro-Russia officials who are sanctioned by the United States

Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by the US
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Russia is violating UN limits on petroleum shipments to North Korea, the White House says

The White House says Russia is shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that exceed U.N. Security Council limits

Russia is violating UN limits on petroleum shipments to North Korea, the White House says
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Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January

Victor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year

Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
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Send us Patriots: Ukraine's battered energy plants seek air defenses against Russian attacks

Ukrainian energy workers are struggling to repair the damage from intensifying airstrikes aimed at pulverizing Ukraine’s energy grid

Send us Patriots: Ukraine's battered energy plants seek air defenses against Russian attacks
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Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA

Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges on Thursday, including taking down an encampment

Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
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Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports

The Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics will feature 36 athletes from 11 countries in 12 sports

Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports
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The Latest | Arrests top 2,000 as protests against Israel-Hamas war roil college campuses

The number of people arrested in connection with protests on college campuses against the Israel-Hamas war has now topped 2,000

The Latest | Arrests top 2,000 as protests against Israel-Hamas war roil college campuses
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Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress

Hamas says it's sending a delegation to Egypt as soon as possible to continue talks in the latest sign of progress in the fragile cease-fire process

Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress
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Kyiv's forces are up against a concerted Russian push in eastern Ukraine, a military official says

A senior Ukrainian military official says the situation on the front line in eastern Ukraine is worsening but local defenders are so far holding firm against a concerted push by Russia’s bigger and better-equipped forces

Kyiv's forces are up against a concerted Russian push in eastern Ukraine, a military official says
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EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration

The European Union has announced an aid package for Lebanon of 1 billion euros — about $1.06 billion — that will mostly go to strengthening border control to halt the flow of asylum seekers and migrants from the small, crisis-wracked country across the Mediterranean Sea to Cyprus and Italy

EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration
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Japan's Kishida unveils a framework for global regulation of generative AI

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled an international framework for regulation and use of generative AI

Japan's Kishida unveils a framework for global regulation of generative AI
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The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks

Hamas said Thursday that it will send a delegation to Cairo as soon as possible to keep working on cease-fire talks, in response to Egypt’s latest proposal

The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks
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European court upholds Italy's right to seize prized Greek bronze from Getty Museum, rejects appeal

A European court has upheld Italy’s right to seize a prized Greek statue from the J

European court upholds Italy's right to seize prized Greek bronze from Getty Museum, rejects appeal
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Death toll jumps to at least 48 as a search continues in southern China highway collapse

The death toll from a collapsed highway in southeastern China has climbed to 48 as searchers dug for a second day through a treacherous and mountainous area

Death toll jumps to at least 48 as a search continues in southern China highway collapse
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Cambodia's Defense Ministry says explosion at military base that killed 20 soldiers was an accident

Cambodia's Defense Ministry says a huge explosion at a military base in the southwest that killed 20 soldiers and injured many others was an accident caused by a “technical issue” from the old and degraded ammunition that was being moved

Cambodia's Defense Ministry says explosion at military base that killed 20 soldiers was an accident
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What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election

Millions of voters in England and Wales have cast their ballots in an array of local elections

What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election
Asia|Election|News|Technology|World

As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'

Misinformation about India's election is surging online as the world's most populous country votes

As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'
Africa|Health|Science|World

A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak

Scientists say a new form of mpox detected in a mining town in Congo might more easily spread among people

A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak
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Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations

A haunting new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units

Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations
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Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up

The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it

Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
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At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign

Holocaust survivors are participating in a digital campaign called #CancelHate which features videos of them reading Holocaust denial posts from different social media platforms

At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign
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More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

Police have arrested more than 2,100 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses
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Jeremiah Manele elected prime minister in Solomon Islands, which is likely to keep close China ties

Solomon Islands lawmakers have elected former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister in a development that suggests the South Pacific island nation will maintain close ties with China

Jeremiah Manele elected prime minister in Solomon Islands, which is likely to keep close China ties
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Columbia University student journalists had an up-close view for days of drama

Student journalists on the Columbia University campus knew what was coming long before police with riots shields arrived to begin arresting the pro-Palestinian protesters who had occupied a building

Columbia University student journalists had an up-close view for days of drama
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Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft

Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space “for all time” a week after it vetoed a U.S.-Japan resolution to stop an arms race in space

Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft
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A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator

Before and after police officers arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University who were protesting the war in Gaza, New York Mayor Eric Adams blamed “outside agitators” for leading the demonstrations

A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator
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About 4 in 10 Americans see China as an enemy, a Pew report shows. That's a five-year high

A new Pew Research Center report shows that about 4 in 10 Americans now label China as an enemy, up from a quarter two years ago and reaching the highest level in five years

About 4 in 10 Americans see China as an enemy, a Pew report shows. That's a five-year high
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Biden administration weighing measures to help Palestinians bring family from region

The Biden administration is weighing measures to help Palestinians living in the United States who want to bring family from the war-torn region

Biden administration weighing measures to help Palestinians bring family from region
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Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in Gaza

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday in the latest escalation of tensions between both countries over the Israel-Hamas war

Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in Gaza
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New US sanctions against Russia target weapons development, ban uranium imports for nuclear power

The United States has imposed new sanctions on hundreds of companies and people tied to Russia’s weapons development program, as well as more than a dozen Chinese entities accused of helping Moscow find workarounds to earlier penalties

New US sanctions against Russia target weapons development, ban uranium imports for nuclear power
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Nonstop Mideast coverage of Israel-Hamas war pauses for protests and police action at US schools

After weeks of nonstop coverage of destruction and death across the Gaza Strip, media across the wider Middle East has latched onto the demonstrations roiling American university campuses over the Israel-Hamas war

Nonstop Mideast coverage of Israel-Hamas war pauses for protests and police action at US schools
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US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country

The U.S. military plans to return to Chad within a month for talks about revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based there

US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
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United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

United Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
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Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed
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Tourists evacuated from Kenya’s Maasai Mara reserve amid flooding and heavy rains

Tourists have been evacuated by air from Kenya’s Maasai Mara national reserve after more than a dozen hotels, lodges and camps were flooded as heavy rains continue to batter the country

Tourists evacuated from Kenya’s Maasai Mara reserve amid flooding and heavy rains
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Warsaw synagogue attacked at night with 3 firebombs, no injuries reported

Poland's chief rabbi says that Warsaw’s main synagogue was attacked with firebombs during the night by an unknown perpetrator, but sustained minimal damage and nobody was hurt

Warsaw synagogue attacked at night with 3 firebombs, no injuries reported
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The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will visit Iran next week as concerns rise about uranium enrichment

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will travel to Iran next week as Tehran’s nuclear program enriches uranium a step away from weapons-grade levels and international oversight remains limited

The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will visit Iran next week as concerns rise about uranium enrichment
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Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition

An exhibition of Western military equipment captured from Kyiv forces during the fighting in Ukraine has opened in the Russian capital

Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition
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EU, UN reschedule launch of anti-human trafficking project in Cambodia after questions about venue

The European Union and United Nations abruptly rescheduled the launch of an anti-human trafficking program this week after being confronted with questions on the choice of venue: a Phnom Penh hotel owned by a Cambodian tycoon who has another property that has been used by human traffickers

EU, UN reschedule launch of anti-human trafficking project in Cambodia after questions about venue
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Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near

Drone footage exclusively obtained by The Associated Press shows months of Russian artillery pounding have devastated a strategic city in eastern Ukraine

Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near
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Ecuador defends raid on the Mexican Embassy and tells top UN court it acted to take in a criminal

Ecuador is defending its storming of Mexico’s Embassy in Quito last month

Ecuador defends raid on the Mexican Embassy and tells top UN court it acted to take in a criminal
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The Latest | In Israel, Blinken pushes Hamas to agree on Gaza cease-fire deal

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to press for a cease-fire deal with Hamas, saying “the time is now.”

The Latest | In Israel, Blinken pushes Hamas to agree on Gaza cease-fire deal
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Pro-Palestinian banners. Blazing Olympic rings. Workers' May Day rallies confront turbulent times

Workers and activists around the world are marking May Day with largely peaceful rallies against rising prices and calling for greater rights

Pro-Palestinian banners. Blazing Olympic rings. Workers' May Day rallies confront turbulent times
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Tension grows on UCLA campus as police order dispersal of large pro-Palestinian gathering

Tensions are growing on the UCLA campus as law enforcement officers order a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators to disperse

Tension grows on UCLA campus as police order dispersal of large pro-Palestinian gathering
Africa|Environment|Science|World

Over 500 baby sea turtles washed ashore in a big storm off South Africa. Here's the rescue effort

A South African aquarium is stretched beyond capacity after more than 500 baby sea turtles were washed up on beaches by a rare and powerful storm and rescued by members of the public

Over 500 baby sea turtles washed ashore in a big storm off South Africa. Here's the rescue effort
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Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group

A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces

Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group
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A highway collapse in China kills 36 people and sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope

A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead

A highway collapse in China kills 36 people and sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope
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The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti's newly created transitional council

A surprise announcement that revealed Haiti’s new prime minister is dividing a recently installed transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for the gang-riddled Caribbean country

The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti's newly created transitional council
Asia|News|World

Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines on Wednesday accused China's coast guard of elevating tensions in the South China Sea after two vessels suffered damage from water cannon use by Beijing, an official

Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea
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1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas

Authorities say one person died when a tornado ripped through the small northeastern Kansas city of Westmoreland and destroyed houses, RVs and outbuildings

1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas
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House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests

House Republicans are investigating the federal funding for universities where students have protested the Israel-Hamas war

House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests
Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

Fired Google workers ousted over Israeli contract protests file complaint with labor regulators

Dozens of Google workers who were fired after internal protests surrounding a lucrative contract that the internet company has with the Israeli government have filed a complaint with labor regulators in an attempt to get their jobs back

Fired Google workers ousted over Israeli contract protests file complaint with labor regulators
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Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it

Israel is determined to launch an offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town, a plan that has raised global alarm because of the potential for harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies

Some 40,000 meals will be served each day during the Paris Games to over 15,000 athletes from 200 different countries housed at the Olympic village

Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies
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Portuguese-flagged ship is hit far in Arabian Sea, raising concerns over Houthi rebel capabilities

A Portuguese-flagged container ship has come under attack by a drone in the far reaches of the Arabian Sea

Portuguese-flagged ship is hit far in Arabian Sea, raising concerns over Houthi rebel capabilities
Lifestyle|Opinion|World

United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies

United Methodist delegates have begun making historic policy changes on sexuality, voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies

United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
Europe|News|World

A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane

A 98-year-old woman in Ukraine has escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking almost 10 kilometers, or 6 miles, alone, wearing a pair of slippers and supported by a cane

A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane
Africa|Environment|News|World

What's causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?

The torrential rains and deadly floods that have hit Kenya since March have been some of the most catastrophic in the country in recent years

What's causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?
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Haiti's transitional council names a new prime minister in the hopes of quelling stifling violence

Haiti’s newly installed transitional council has chosen a little known former sports minister as the Caribbean country’s prime minister, as it tries to establish a stable new government amid stifling violence

Haiti's transitional council names a new prime minister in the hopes of quelling stifling violence
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

G7 nations commit to phasing out coal by 2035 but give Japan some flexibility

Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations have committed to phase out coal power by 2035

G7 nations commit to phasing out coal by 2035 but give Japan some flexibility
Africa|Environment|News|World

Kenyans in flood-prone areas are ordered to evacuate or will be moved by force as death toll rises

Rain-swollen water levels at two Kenyan hydroelectric dams are at “historic highs” and people downstream are being told to move away

Kenyans in flood-prone areas are ordered to evacuate or will be moved by force as death toll rises
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US and Mexico will boost deportation flights and enforcement to crack down on illegal migration

The White House says teamwork between the U.S. and Mexico to crack down on illegal migration is paying off

US and Mexico will boost deportation flights and enforcement to crack down on illegal migration
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The US is building a pier off Gaza to bring in humanitarian aid. Here's how it would work

The U.S. and allies are scrambling to pull together a complex system that will move tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza by sea

The US is building a pier off Gaza to bring in humanitarian aid. Here's how it would work
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5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution

Nations finished a round of negotiations early Tuesday on a treaty to end plastic pollution and made more progress than they have in three prior meetings

5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution
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Malian army says it killed an Islamic State group commander who attacked U.S., Niger forces

Mali's army says a senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with the deaths of U.S. forces in Niger has been killed in an operation by Malian state forces

Malian army says it killed an Islamic State group commander who attacked U.S., Niger forces
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How famines are formed: In Gaza and elsewhere, an underlying pattern that can lead to hunger and death

In Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and elsewhere around the globe, famine affects increasing numbers of people.

How famines are formed: In Gaza and elsewhere, an underlying pattern that can lead to hunger and death
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Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels in the latest South China Sea incident

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine patrol vessels near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, damaging both, in the latest flareup in an increasingly tense territorial conflict

Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels in the latest South China Sea incident
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station

A Chinese spacecraft has returned to Earth with three astronauts who lived for six months on the country’s space station

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station
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Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without a deal' as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are sheltering from the almost 7-month-long war

Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without a deal' as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue
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Kazakhstan arrests a former interior minister over crackdown on unrest that left 238 dead

Local media in Kazakhstan say authorities have arrested a former interior minister in connection with a deadly police crackdown on unrest that gripped the country in 2022

Kazakhstan arrests a former interior minister over crackdown on unrest that left 238 dead
Health|News|World

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity

King Charles III has returned to public duties with a visit to a cancer treatment charity, beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch’s own cancer diagnosis sidelined him for three months

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity
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The Latest | Blinken says Israel will open a major aid crossing into hard-hit northern Gaza

Israel plans on opening a major humanitarian aid crossing into hard-hit northern Gaza

The Latest | Blinken says Israel will open a major aid crossing into hard-hit northern Gaza
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Mexico is taking Ecuador to the top UN court over the storming of the Mexican Embassy

Mexico is taking Ecuador to the top U.N. court, accusing the nation of violating international law by storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito to arrest a former vice president who had just been granted asylum in Mexico

Mexico is taking Ecuador to the top UN court over the storming of the Mexican Embassy
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Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts again, spewing ash and peppering villages with debris

Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano has erupted for a second time in two weeks, spewing ash more than a mile into the sky, closing an airport and peppering nearby villages with debris

Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts again, spewing ash and peppering villages with debris
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The top UN court rejects Nicaragua's request for Germany to halt aid to Israel

The top United Nations court has rejected a request by Nicaragua to order Germany to halt military and other aid to Israel and renew funding to the U.N. aid agency in Gaza

The top UN court rejects Nicaragua's request for Germany to halt aid to Israel
Americas|Crime|World

A retired Catholic bishop who tried to mediate between cartels in Mexico has been kidnapped

A retired Roman Catholic Bishop who was famous for trying to mediate between drug cartels in Mexico has been kidnapped

A retired Catholic bishop who tried to mediate between cartels in Mexico has been kidnapped
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U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain

The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain
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International prosecution of Israeli or Hamas leaders wouldn’t bring quick justice − and even bringing them to court will be difficult

Prosecuting leaders indicted for war crimes is difficult. But the trial of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic in the early 2000s offers a potential playbook.

International prosecution of Israeli or Hamas leaders wouldn’t bring quick justice − and even bringing them to court will be difficult
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1 horse remains under observation and another is expected to recover fully after London rampage

Britain's military says one of the horses that galloped through the streets of London last week is expected to make a full recovery while another remains under observation following its injuries

1 horse remains under observation and another is expected to recover fully after London rampage
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Congress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremony

Congress has given one of its highest final tributes, a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol, to Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr. He led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the Medal of Honor

Congress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremony
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Suspected al-Qaida explosion kills 6 troops loyal to secessionist group in Yemen

An explosive device detonated and killed six troops loyal to a United Arab Emirates-backed secessionist group Monday in southern Yemen, a military spokesman said

Suspected al-Qaida explosion kills 6 troops loyal to secessionist group in Yemen
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US president holds separate calls with leaders from Qatar, Egypt over Gaza ceasefire talks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call on Monday from U.S.

US president holds separate calls with leaders from Qatar, Egypt over Gaza ceasefire talks
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Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war

Sophie, Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh, has visited Ukraine, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife in the first trip to the country by a British royal since the

Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war
Crime|MidEast|News|World

What is the ICC and why it is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court could soon issue arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas more than seven months into their war

What is the ICC and why it is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
Economy|Environment|News|World

Global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution at critical phase in Canada

For the first time, negotiators from most of the world’s nations are discussing actual text for what is supposed to become a global treaty to end plastic pollution

Global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution at critical phase in Canada
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President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discuss migration in latest call

President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, spoke on Sunday about cooperating on migration policy

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discuss migration in latest call
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Ecuador sues Mexico over asylum decision at World Court

Ecuador said on Monday it is suing Mexico at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), asking the U.N. tribunal known as the World Court to rule that Mexico's

Ecuador sues Mexico over asylum decision at World Court
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United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference

United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of a legislative gathering that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church’s longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
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In Paris, students inspired by pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S. gather near Sorbonne university

Dozens of students have gathered near the Sorbonne university in Paris to protest in support of the Palestinians, echoing similar demonstrations on campuses in the United States

In Paris, students inspired by pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S. gather near Sorbonne university
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NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia

NATO's chief says the alliance's member countries have failed to deliver in good time what they promised to Ukraine

NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia
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Japan’s diplomatic charm offensive in US aims to keep Washington in committed relationship

Meetings with Joe Biden and Donald Trump suggest Japan is hedging over the outcome of the US election.

Japan’s diplomatic charm offensive in US aims to keep Washington in committed relationship
Africa|Election|News|World

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

People in Togo have voted in parliamentary elections that tested support for a proposed new constitution that would scrap presidential elections and give lawmakers the power to choose the president

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power
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Likely attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a vessel in the Red Sea

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a vessel in the Red Sea, the latest assault in their campaign against international shipping in the crucial maritime route

Likely attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a vessel in the Red Sea
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Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza

Israeli officials appear to be increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders, as international pressure mounts over its ongoing war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza
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40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses

Police in Kenya say at least 40 people have died after a dam collapsed in the country’s west

40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses
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Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle

A Hong Kong transgender activist has received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a yearslong legal battle to change the document, and he vowed to continue working for equality for the LGBTQ+ community

Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle
Lifestyle|Science|US|World

Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo

Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership
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The Latest | Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people, Palestinian health officials say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 22 people, including six women and five children

The Latest | Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people, Palestinian health officials say
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Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

Small towns in Oklahoma are beginning a long cleanup after tornadoes flattened home and buildings and killed at least four people, including an infant

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
Africa|News|World

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Education|Opinion|US|World

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict

Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and its mounting death toll

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict
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This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress

This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
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Spain is in suspense waiting for Pedro Sánchez to say whether he will resign or stay in office

Spain is in suspense as it waits for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to announce whether he will continue in office or leave

Spain is in suspense waiting for Pedro Sánchez to say whether he will resign or stay in office
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Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is beginning his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago

Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him
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Putin likely didn’t order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny, US official says

U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely didn’t order the death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February

Putin likely didn’t order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny, US official says
Asia|News|World

Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party appears to have lost all three seats in Sunday’s parliamentary by-elections

Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandal
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Tornadoes kill 2 in Oklahoma as governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid storm damage

Two people are dead in Oklahoma after a tornado swept through Oklahoma

Tornadoes kill 2 in Oklahoma as governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid storm damage
Europe|News|World

Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini's execution

Dozens of people in northern Italy have raised their arms in the fascist salute to honor Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the 79th anniversary of his execution

Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini's execution
MidEast|News|World

Top French diplomat arrives in Lebanon in attempt to broker a halt to Hezbollah-Israel clashes

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné has arrived in Lebanon as part of diplomatic attempts to broker a de-escalation in the conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border

Top French diplomat arrives in Lebanon in attempt to broker a halt to Hezbollah-Israel clashes
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

Human rights groups and diplomat have criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free

Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free
Europe|News|World

Russian drones set a hotel ablaze in a Ukrainian Black Sea city

Officials in Ukraine say Russian drones struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure while ammunition shortages continue to hobble Kyiv’s troops in the more than 2-year-old war

Russian drones set a hotel ablaze in a Ukrainian Black Sea city
Asia|News|World

A munitions explosion at a Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers, but its cause is unclear

Security is tight around a military base in southwestern Cambodia, a day after a huge explosion there killed 20 soldiers, wounded others and damaged nearby houses

A munitions explosion at a Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers, but its cause is unclear
US|World

A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak

Richelle Dietz is a mother of two and wife of a U.S. Navy officer living on a Hawaii military base who often thinks about water

A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Pope visits Venice to speak to artists and inmates and finds a city taxing day-trippers like him

Pope Francis is traveling to Venice to visit the Holy See’s pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale

Pope visits Venice to speak to artists and inmates and finds a city taxing day-trippers like him
MidEast|News|World

Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week. What can he achieve this time?

The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his seventh diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began more than six months ago

Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week. What can he achieve this time?
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed shooting down another of the U.S. military’s MQ-9 Reaper drones

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
Africa|News|World

It's 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa's celebrations are set against growing discontent

South Africa has marked 30 years since the end of apartheid with a ceremony in the capital

It's 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa's celebrations are set against growing discontent
Asia|World

20 Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition explosion at a military base

Cambodia’s prime minister says 20 soldiers have been killed and several others injured in an ammunition explosion at a base in the west of the country

20 Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition explosion at a military base
Americas|Election|News|World

A woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights?

If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency during the June 2 elections, would she rule with gender in mind

A woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights?
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Pro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building

Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States have peacefully evacuated a campus building at a prestigious French university after days of tensions

Pro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building
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Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms

Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensifies efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah

Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms
Economy|Europe|News|World

Russia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia

Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities

Russia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia
Africa|News|World

South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here's why this year is so poignant

South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27

South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here's why this year is so poignant
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Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones

For many in the graduating class of 2024, the unrest at campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war has marked an emotional end to their college experiences that started amid a pandemic

Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones
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Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

A tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions

Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa
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Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal

The Philippines on Saturday denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an agreement over an escalating maritime dispute in the South China Sea, calling the claim

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal
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UN investigators probe 14 Gaza aid staffers Israel had tied to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack

U.N. investigators are looking into allegations against 14 of the 19 staffers from the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians who Israel claims were involved in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants that spurred the latest war in Gaza

UN investigators probe 14 Gaza aid staffers Israel had tied to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack
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Temporary farmworkers get more protections against retaliation and other abuses under new rule

Temporary farmworkers workers are getting more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment and other abuses

Temporary farmworkers get more protections against retaliation and other abuses under new rule
Europe|News|Technology|World

Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service

A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main security agency and obtained access to personal files of over 8,600 staffers of the KGB, the security service that still goes under its Soviet name

Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service
News|World

Gaza protest in Paris sees tense standoff with Israel supporters

Tensions flared in front of Paris' prestigious Sciences Po university over the war in Gaza on Friday as pro-Israeli protesters came to challenge pro-Palestinian

Gaza protest in Paris sees tense standoff with Israel supporters
Americas|News|World

New leaders take on Haiti's chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence

It’s been only a day since the transitional presidential council was installed in Haiti, and the list of demands on its members is rapidly growing

New leaders take on Haiti's chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence
MidEast|News|World

Private security firm says missile fire seen off the Yemen coast in the Red Sea near crucial strait

A private security firm says missiles suspected to have been fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels landed a distance away from a ship traveling through the Red Sea

Private security firm says missile fire seen off the Yemen coast in the Red Sea near crucial strait
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US says it's reviewing new information about Israeli unit accused of abuses before Gaza war

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has determined that an Israeli military unit committed gross human-rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank before the war in Gaza began six months ago

US says it's reviewing new information about Israeli unit accused of abuses before Gaza war
Europe|News|World

Ukraine pushes to get military-age men to come home. Some neighboring countries say they will help

Ukraine’s foreign minister has doubled down on the government’s move to bolster the pool of fighting forces by cutting off consular services to conscription-age men outside the country

Ukraine pushes to get military-age men to come home. Some neighboring countries say they will help
Asia|News|World

Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflict

Thailand called on Friday for the regional bloc ASEAN to take a more proactive role in trying to resolve the crisis in military-ruled Myanmar, after weeks of fighting near its

Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflict
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's farm minister is the latest corruption suspect as Kyiv aims to undo recent Russian gains

A Ukrainian court has ordered the detention of the country’s farm minister in the latest high-profile corruption investigation

Ukraine's farm minister is the latest corruption suspect as Kyiv aims to undo recent Russian gains
Crime|MidEast|News|World

A Turkish court sentences a Syrian woman to life in prison for a bombing in Istanbul in 2022

Turkey’s state-run news agency has reported that a court sentenced a Syrian woman to life in prison for a deadly explosion on a busy shopping district in Istanbul in 2022

A Turkish court sentences a Syrian woman to life in prison for a bombing in Istanbul in 2022
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Students resume pro-Palestinian protests at a prestigious Paris university after police intervention

Students at a prestigious university in Paris have resumed pro-Palestinian protests, days after French police broke up a similar demonstration inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses around the United States

Students resume pro-Palestinian protests at a prestigious Paris university after police intervention
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Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team

Brazilian soccer star Marta plans to retire from the women's national team after this year

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Crime|News|World

2 men charged in the UK with spying for China are granted bailed after a court appearance in London

A former researcher working in the U.K. Parliament and another man charged with spying for China have been granted bail after a court appearance in London

2 men charged in the UK with spying for China are granted bailed after a court appearance in London
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Egypt sends delegation to Israel in hopes of brokering a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

Egypt has sent a high-level delegation to Israel with the hope of brokering a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in Gaza

Egypt sends delegation to Israel in hopes of brokering a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Asia|Crime|MidEast|News|World

Philippine police kill an Abu Sayyaf militant implicated in 15 beheadings and other atrocities

Philippine forces have killed an Abu Sayyaf militant who had been implicated in past beheadings including of 10 Filipino marines and two kidnapped Vietnamese

Philippine police kill an Abu Sayyaf militant implicated in 15 beheadings and other atrocities
Africa|News|World

Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America after covering report on mass killings

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights Watch on a mass killing of civilians carried out by the country’s armed forces

Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America after covering report on mass killings
MidEast|News|World

Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator

A relative says a premature Palestinian infant, who was rescued from her mother’s womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died

Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoy, killing civilian

Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said its fighters fired anti-tank missiles and artillery shells at an Israeli military convoy in a disputed area along the border, killing an Israeli civilian

The Latest | Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoy, killing civilian
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly climb despite worries about US economy

Asian shares are mostly higher despite worries about the economic outlook and inflation in the U.S. and globally

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly climb despite worries about US economy
Africa|Election|News|World

South Africa to mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead

South Africa this week celebrates 30 years of freedom after a historic 1994 election that saw the end of white minority rule and racial segregation

South Africa to mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protestors, others quickly call the police

Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war are digging in at Columbia University for a 10th day, part of a number of demonstrations roiling campuses from California to Connecticut

As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protestors, others quickly call the police
Asia|Election|News|World

India begins second phase of national elections with Modi's BJP as front-runner

Millions of Indians are voting in the second round of multi-phase national elections with some big names in the contest

India begins second phase of national elections with Modi's BJP as front-runner
Economy|News|US|World

US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations

The United States and China are butting heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues

US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations
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How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?

As its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers has eroded over the years, Iran has expanded and accelerated its nuclear programme, reducing the time it would need to

How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?
Economy|News|World

Haitian groups seek billions in reparations from France

France should repay billions of dollars in reparations to Haiti to cover a debt formerly enslaved people were forced to pay in return for

Haitian groups seek billions in reparations from France
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|US|World

G7 eyeing using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine loans, EU official says

Group of Seven members are discussing using nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral to provide loans to Ukraine, European Commission Executive Vice President

G7 eyeing using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine loans, EU official says
Americas|Economy|Finance|World

G20 to review multilateral development banks reform roadmap in October, says Brazil

Brazil's presidency of the G20 will submit a roadmap for reforming multilateral development banks for approval by member countries at the finance track meetings scheduled for

G20 to review multilateral development banks reform roadmap in October, says Brazil
Europe|News|Political|Travel|US|World

Exclusive-Russia tightens officials' travel rules due to fears over secrets, sources say

Russia is making overseas travel harder for some officials due to fears that foreign powers may try to gain access to state secrets during the worst crisis in relations with the

Exclusive-Russia tightens officials' travel rules due to fears over secrets, sources say
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USTR Tai calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China

U.S.

USTR Tai calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China
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US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel

The United States on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unarmed aerial vehicle production after its missile and drone strike on Israel last weekend. The U.S.

US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel
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UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a Palestinian request for full U.N. membership, said diplomats, a move that Israel's ally the United

UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership
Election|MidEast|US|World

Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda

Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed Ukraine and the Middle East with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a meeting in New York on Wednesday at which the former

Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 billion India investment during visit, sources say

Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2-$3 billion, mainly for building a new factory, when he visits New Delhi next

Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 billion India investment during visit, sources say
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Putin not welcome at D-Day event due to Ukraine war, French organisers say

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings in June, the French organisers said, although some Russian representatives

Putin not welcome at D-Day event due to Ukraine war, French organisers say
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Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East

The Kremlin refused to confirm or deny on Wednesday if Moscow had been forewarned of Iran's strikes against Israel, but urged all sides in the Middle East to step back from conflict

Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East
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IMF, World Bank cite significant progress in debt restructuring cases

The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and current G20 president Brazil said on Wednesday there had been significant progress on global debt issues in recent months, citing

IMF, World Bank cite significant progress in debt restructuring cases
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IMF's Georgieva says Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year

Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year as it continues to fight against Russia's invasion, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, adding

IMF's Georgieva says Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year
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IMF calls for fiscal restraint in year with most elections ever

The International Monetary Fund urged countries on Wednesday to rein in fiscal spending and rebuild their buffers, but said that could prove difficult in the

IMF calls for fiscal restraint in year with most elections ever
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German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she made clear during talks in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others that the Middle East must not be allowed to

German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation
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EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path

The European Union warned Georgia on Wednesday that the adoption of its 'foreign agent' law would negatively impact progress on the path to membership of the bloc.

EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path
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EU leaders to discuss Iran sanctions following attack on Israel

European Union leaders will meet on Wednesday to discuss stepping up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel.

EU leaders to discuss Iran sanctions following attack on Israel
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Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania

The Netherlands on Wednesday will hand over another three F-16 fighter jets to a training facility in Romania, where Ukrainian pilots and ground staff are being taught how

Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania
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Counting underway in Solomon Islands national election watched by US, China

Counting was underway on Thursday in the Solomon Islands after a national election a day earlier, although electoral officials said they were searching for a larger venue

Counting underway in Solomon Islands national election watched by US, China
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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer

China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S.

China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal

A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new international special tribunal to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery and

Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal
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Battle for development cash heats up at IMF/World Bank meetings

Development agencies gathering in Washington this week face one of their toughest battles in years: getting a rich world worried about wars

Battle for development cash heats up at IMF/World Bank meetings
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US Supreme Court tackles rioter's obstruction case, with Trump implications

The U.S.

US Supreme Court tackles rioter's obstruction case, with Trump implications
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US official says IPR infringement still main concern in China

U.S.

US official says IPR infringement still main concern in China
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US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says

U.S.

US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says
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US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis

China is directly subsidizing production of illicit fentanyl precursors for sale abroad and fueling the U.S. opioid crisis, a U.S. congressional committee

US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis
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US antisemitic incidents hit record high in 2023 amid war in Gaza, report says

The number of antisemitic incidents of assault, vandalism and harassment in the U.S. hit a record high in 2023 as anti-Jewish sentiment spiked after the start of the Israel-Hamas war,

US antisemitic incidents hit record high in 2023 amid war in Gaza, report says
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts, possibly outside the U.N., to ensure sanctions enforcement against North Korea

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions
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UN trade body warns of further economic slowdown this year

The global economy faces a further slowdown this year, hit by falling investment and subdued trade dynamics, the United Nations trade body warned on Tuesday before spring meetings

UN trade body warns of further economic slowdown this year
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UN forum calls for more funding, steps towards slavery reparations

A United Nations forum on people of African descent opened on Tuesday with calls for extra funding to support its work and progress towards reparations for transatlantic

UN forum calls for more funding, steps towards slavery reparations
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Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely responsible for the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Turkish President Tayyip

Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions
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Polish president Duda to meet Trump in New York, media reports

Polish President Andrzej Duda will meet Donald Trump during a visit to New York this week, Polish media cited sources as saying on Tuesday, as European leaders prepare for the

Polish president Duda to meet Trump in New York, media reports
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Oil prices rise as Israel weighs response to Iran attack

Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East after Israel's military chief said his country would respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone

Oil prices rise as Israel weighs response to Iran attack
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No reports of drones or missiles launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel, PM says

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday said Iraq has not received any reports or indications that missiles or drones were launched from Iraq during Iran's attack

No reports of drones or missiles launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel, PM says
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Israel pushing for more sanctions against Iran

Israel's foreign minister said on Tuesday he was urging countries to place sanctions on Iran's missile programme and proscribe its Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist

Israel pushing for more sanctions against Iran
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Israeli tanks push back in northern Gaza, warplanes hit Rafah, say residents

Israeli tanks pushed back into some areas of the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday which they had left weeks ago, while warplanes conducted air strikes on Rafah,

Israeli tanks push back in northern Gaza, warplanes hit Rafah, say residents
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IMF sees slow, steady 2024 global growth; China, inflation pose risks

The global economy is set for another year of slow but steady growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, with U.S. strength pushing world output

IMF sees slow, steady 2024 global growth; China, inflation pose risks
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German foreign minister to head to Israel to urge de-escalation

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will travel to Israel on Tuesday for discussions on how to prevent an escalation of tensions in the region following Iran's attack over the

German foreign minister to head to Israel to urge de-escalation
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Explainer-What are US sanctions on Iran? How can Washington impose more?

The United States has warned it will impose new sanctions on Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel. U.S.

Explainer-What are US sanctions on Iran? How can Washington impose more?
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EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says

Some EU member states have asked for sanctions against Iran to be expanded in response to Tehran's attack on Israel and the bloc's diplomatic service will begin working on the

EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says
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EU's Red Sea naval mission not affected by Iran attack on Israel, commander says

The operations of the European Union's naval mission to the Red Sea have not been affected by Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israel but the force

EU's Red Sea naval mission not affected by Iran attack on Israel, commander says
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Cuba calls on US to ease sanctions on eve of migration talks

Cuba on Monday said it would insist the U.S. ease sanctions and end special treatment of Cubans illegally entering its territory at high level migration talks

Cuba calls on US to ease sanctions on eve of migration talks
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China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says

China and the United States should explore ways for a pragmatic and cooperative relationship between their militaries, and "gradually accumulate mutual trust", the Chinese defence

China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says
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Assange extradition moves closer as U.S. provides UK court with assurances

The United States has provided assurances requested by the High Court in London to pave the way for WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange to be extradited from Britain

Assange extradition moves closer as U.S. provides UK court with assurances
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World Bank sounds alarm on 'historical reversal' of development for poorest nations

Half of the world's 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a historical

World Bank sounds alarm on 'historical reversal' of development for poorest nations
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US Treasury sees progress on multilateral bank reforms, but more to do

The World Bank and other multilateral development banks are making good progress on reforms to expand their lending capacity to help countries brace for climate

US Treasury sees progress on multilateral bank reforms, but more to do
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US to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict

The United States on Sunday will announce an additional $100 million in aid to respond to the conflict in Sudan, according to a statement seen by Reuters,

US to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict
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US says China is boosting Russia's war machine in Ukraine

China is backing Russia's war

US says China is boosting Russia's war machine in Ukraine
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US military destroyed 80 drones, 6 missiles launched from Iran, Yemen, US Centcom says

U.S. forces, supported by U.S.

US military destroyed 80 drones, 6 missiles launched from Iran, Yemen, US Centcom says
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UN Security Council aims to meet Sunday on Iran attack after Israel request -diplomat

The United Nations Security Council aims to hold a meeting on Sunday, a diplomat said, after Israel requested the council condemn Iran's attack on Israel and designate the Iranian

UN Security Council aims to meet Sunday on Iran attack after Israel request -diplomat
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UN chief calls for maximum restraint after Iran's attack on Israel

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday issued a reminder that acts of reprisal involving the use of force are barred under

UN chief calls for maximum restraint after Iran's attack on Israel
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile attack, saying Tehran's move had been a near-total failure and the focus should

UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran
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UK dismisses Iran assertion it gave warning before attacking Israel

Britain rejects an assertion by Iran that it provided advance notice before attacking Israel, a spokesman for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday.

UK dismisses Iran assertion it gave warning before attacking Israel
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Turkey tells U.S. it is worried about escalation of Middle East crisis, Turkish source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Sunday that Ankara was worried about the potential spread and escalation of the crisis in

Turkey tells U.S. it is worried about escalation of Middle East crisis, Turkish source says
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Statement from G7 leaders after Iran's attack on Israel

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations issued the following statement on Sunday after a video call to discuss Iran's attack on Israel.

Statement from G7 leaders after Iran's attack on Israel
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Saudi, Qatari foreign ministers discusses regional escalations with Iranian counterpart

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian late on Sunday, during which they

Saudi, Qatari foreign ministers discusses regional escalations with Iranian counterpart
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Philippine president: trilateral agreement with U.S., Japan not directed at anyone

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the trilateral agreement signed between his country and the United States and Japan was not directed at anyone, but merely a

Philippine president: trilateral agreement with U.S., Japan not directed at anyone
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Oil prices fall after Iran attack as market draws down risk premium

Oil prices fell at Asia's open on Monday, as market participants dialled back risk premiums following Iran's attack on Israel late on Saturday which the Israeli

Oil prices fall after Iran attack as market draws down risk premium
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Morning Bid: Nervy markets await Israel's response, Fed outlook

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee European shares look set to track Asia's negative lead on Monday after a weekend dominated by news of escalating tensions in the

Morning Bid: Nervy markets await Israel's response, Fed outlook
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Jordan PM says escalation in region would lead to 'dangerous paths'

Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said on Sunday any escalation in the region would lead to "dangerous paths" and said that there was a need to reduce escalation by all

Jordan PM says escalation in region would lead to 'dangerous paths'
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Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as "escalation"

Japan strongly condemned a retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel, calling it an escalation of events and saying it was deeply concerned at the situation, in a statement released by

Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as "escalation"
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Israel says it shot down Iranian salvo 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with U.S

Israel's repelling of a massive Iranian drone and missile salvo was fully coordinated with the Pentagon, which had a U.S. operational liaison officer in the

Israel says it shot down Iranian salvo 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with U.S
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Israel has moved in 'significant way' but Hamas remains barrier to Gaza hostage deal, US says

Israel has moved in a "significant way" but Hamas is the barrier to a deal that would see fighting in Gaza paused and hostages released, State Department spokesperson Matthew

Israel has moved in 'significant way' but Hamas remains barrier to Gaza hostage deal, US says
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Iran summons the British, French and German ambassadors over 'double standards'

Iran's foreign ministry summoned on Sunday the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany to question what it referred to as their "irresponsible stance" regarding Tehran's

Iran summons the British, French and German ambassadors over 'double standards'
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Iran's attack on Israel stirs admiration among Gaza Palestinians

Iran's attack on Israel drew applause from many Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday as rare payback for the Israeli offensive on their enclave, although some said

Iran's attack on Israel stirs admiration among Gaza Palestinians
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Iranians anxious as Israel weighs strike response

The prospect of Israeli retaliation against Iran for its drone and missile attack at the weekend has alarmed many Iranians already facing economic pain and tighter

Iranians anxious as Israel weighs strike response
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Iran did not provide US with attack warning or targets, White House says

Iran did not provide warnings to the United States last week about its timeframe for launching an attack on Israel or its potential targets

Iran did not provide US with attack warning or targets, White House says
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Iran attack on Israel adds to airline troubles in Middle East

Global airlines faced disruptions to flights on Monday after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel further narrowed options for planes navigating between Europe

Iran attack on Israel adds to airline troubles in Middle East
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German Chancellor Scholz condemns Iran's attack on Israel

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday condemned Iranian airstrikes on Israel "in the strongest possible terms," a spokesperson said during a visit by Scholz to China.

German Chancellor Scholz condemns Iran's attack on Israel
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France's Macron: we must avoid escalation in Middle East

France will do all it can to avoid further escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, urging Israel to show

France's Macron: we must avoid escalation in Middle East
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France, Germany and EU mark anniversary of Sudan war with funding push

Top diplomats from France, Germany and the European Union will push for more funding for Sudan on Monday when they meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the conflict

France, Germany and EU mark anniversary of Sudan war with funding push
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Flights from Israel resume after airspace reopened

Israeli airlines said operations were returning to normal on Sunday after an overnight attack by Iranian missiles and drones closed the airspace and led to flight cancellations.

Flights from Israel resume after airspace reopened
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Exclusive-Russia-Ukraine Black Sea shipping deal was almost reached last month, sources say

Russia and Ukraine negotiated for two months with Turkey on a deal to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea and reached

Exclusive-Russia-Ukraine Black Sea shipping deal was almost reached last month, sources say
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Exclusive-Russia restoring oil refining capacity knocked out by drones

Russia has been able to swiftly repair some of key oil refineries hit by Ukrainian drones, reducing capacity idled by the attacks to about 10% from almost 14% at the end of March,

Exclusive-Russia restoring oil refining capacity knocked out by drones
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Europe joins US in urging restraint by Israel after Iranian attack

Israel's European allies urged it on Monday to show restraint over Iran's weekend missile and drone attack, calling on Israeli leaders to step away from "the

Europe joins US in urging restraint by Israel after Iranian attack
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Egypt's FM expresses need for restraint in calls to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed the need for restraint in phone calls with the foreign ministers of Iran and Israel on Sunday, Egypt said.

Egypt's FM expresses need for restraint in calls to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel
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China says Hong Kong must 'tightly hold' national security line to safeguard development

China's top official on Hong Kong affairs said the city should "tightly hold" onto the bottom line of national security to safeguard development, in

China says Hong Kong must 'tightly hold' national security line to safeguard development
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Canada slaps more sanctions on Belarus, citing human rights violations

Canada is imposing another round of sanctions against Belarus officials over continuing human rights violations after a 2020 presidential election that the opposition denounced as

Canada slaps more sanctions on Belarus, citing human rights violations
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Biden tells Netanyahu US would not take part in offensive response against Iran, media reports say

President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, according to reports on

Biden tells Netanyahu US would not take part in offensive response against Iran, media reports say
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Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel

President Joe Biden reinforced solidarity with Israel on Saturday after meeting with his national security team to discuss Iran's drone and

Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel
US|World

Allies seeking new ways to enforce North Korea sanctions, U.S. envoy to UN says

Washington and allies are looking for new avenues to enforce Security Council sanctions against North Korea, U.S.

Allies seeking new ways to enforce North Korea sanctions, U.S. envoy to UN says
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World Bank chief pushes internal reforms at spring meetings

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Friday he plans to highlight a range of process improvements next week to speed up the development lender's loan

World Bank chief pushes internal reforms at spring meetings
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US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat

The White House said on Friday there is no reason for China to see a U.S. summit this week with Japan and the Philippines as a threat.

US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders

The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the group's drone unit, the Treasury Department said.

US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders
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US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says

A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region, Philippine President Ferdinand

US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
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US imposes entry ban on ex-Surinamese president, former military officials

The United States on Friday announced an entry ban on former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse and six former military officials, citing alleged involvement in the extrajudicial killings

US imposes entry ban on ex-Surinamese president, former military officials
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US Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink to visit China April 14-16

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink will travel to China April 14-16, the State Department said on Saturday.

US Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink to visit China April 14-16
Environment|Science|US|World

Stranded sea otter pups paired with surrogate moms at California aquarium

Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded off the California coast, often due to storms that separate mother and

Stranded sea otter pups paired with surrogate moms at California aquarium
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South Africa recalls J&J's cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity

South Africa's health regulator said on Saturday it is recalling batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup after detection of high levels of diethylene glycol.

South Africa recalls J&J's cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity
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Solomon Islands election watched by US, China amid Pacific influence contest

A national election in the Solomon Islands, the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security pact with Beijing, will be watched next

Solomon Islands election watched by US, China amid Pacific influence contest
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Russia tells Japanese envoy it views deeper US-Japanese military ties as a threat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko warned the Japanese ambassador on Friday that "dangerous trends" in Tokyo's military cooperation with the United States were posing a

Russia tells Japanese envoy it views deeper US-Japanese military ties as a threat
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Russia, Germany, UK urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge

Russia, Germany and Britain on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing to "meet all its security needs" in a region on edge over an

Russia, Germany, UK urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge
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New Zealand aims to boost U.S. ties amid global instability

New Zealand is facing the most unstable global environment in decades, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Friday, as he pledged to boost ties with the United States amid

New Zealand aims to boost U.S. ties amid global instability
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Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium

Billionaire Elon Musk and Argentina's libertarian president promised to work together on Friday to promote free markets as well as potential lithium

Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium
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Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida drew cheers and applause from U.S. lawmakers on Thursday when he announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the U.S. capital to

Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
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Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat

Israel called off on Saturday school trips and other youth activities planned for the coming days, the beginning of the Passover festival, and placed the armed forces on full

Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat
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IMF head says higher US rates could become a worry if they persist

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said higher U.S. interest rates were not great news for the rest of the world and could become a worry if they

IMF head says higher US rates could become a worry if they persist
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IAEA chief welcomes cold shutdown of all Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reactor units

Safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine remains precarious but the shift to a cold shutdown of all six reactor units, completed on Saturday, is positive

IAEA chief welcomes cold shutdown of all Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reactor units
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Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response, sticks to main demands

The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has rejected an Israeli ceasefire proposal, saying on Saturday it had handed to mediators in Egypt and Qatar its response to

Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response, sticks to main demands
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China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments

China summoned Japanese and Philippine diplomats on Friday to express dissatisfaction over negative comments about it aired during a summit of the leaders of the United States,

China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments
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As foreign leaders urge US Ukraine support, Republicans look to Trump

An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain and Italy, have visited Washington over the past several months

As foreign leaders urge US Ukraine support, Republicans look to Trump
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American missing in Russian-controlled east Ukraine, say local police

Russell Bentley, an American who fought against Ukrainian forces, is missing in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, police there said on Friday, adding that a

American missing in Russian-controlled east Ukraine, say local police
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Wisconsin primary tests 'uncommitted' vote on Biden's Israel stance

Opposition to President Joe Biden's strong support of Israel's war against Hamas faces a fresh test on Tuesday in Wisconsin where pop-up groups on a shoestring

Wisconsin primary tests 'uncommitted' vote on Biden's Israel stance
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US pump prices set to climb on Russian refinery outages

Gasoline prices for U.S. motorists could jump by as much as 15 cents a gallon, with global fuel supplies tighter after Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian

US pump prices set to climb on Russian refinery outages
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US plans trilateral summit with Japan, South Korea in July, Japanese media report

The United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July, on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington

US plans trilateral summit with Japan, South Korea in July, Japanese media report
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US, Israeli officials to meet virtually on Rafah, US official says

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials planned to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the Biden administration's alternative proposals to an Israeli military invasion of

US, Israeli officials to meet virtually on Rafah, US official says
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Truce talks between Israel and Hamas to resume Sunday in Cairo, Egyptian television station says

Truce talks between Israel and Hamas will resume on Sunday in Cairo, the latest attempt to bring about a pause after nearly six months of war

Truce talks between Israel and Hamas to resume Sunday in Cairo, Egyptian television station says
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Top Russian official says US dictates NATO spending

A top official in Russia's Security Council said the United States was imposing economic obligations on its NATO partners and setting conditions for buying specific weapons and equipment.

Top Russian official says US dictates NATO spending
US|World

Salvage crews to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge

Salvage crews were set to lift the first piece of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the water on Saturday to allow barges and tugboats

Salvage crews to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge
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Russian military intelligence unit may be linked to 'Havana syndrome', Insider reports

The mysterious "Havana syndrome" ailment that has afflicted U.S. diplomats and spies across the world may be linked to energy weapons wielded by members of a Russian military

Russian military intelligence unit may be linked to 'Havana syndrome', Insider reports
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Oil holds onto gains as investors bet on tighter supply

Oil prices edged down slightly on Monday, holding on to most of their recent gains amid expectations of tighter supply from OPEC+ cuts, attacks on Russian

Oil holds onto gains as investors bet on tighter supply
Health|News|World

Kremlin dismisses report Russia behind 'Havana Syndrome'

The Kremlin on Monday dismissed a report that Russian military intelligence may be behind the mysterious "Havana syndrome" ailment that has afflicted U.S. diplomats and spies

Kremlin dismisses report Russia behind 'Havana Syndrome'
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Foreign diplomats lay flowers in memory of Russia's concert hall attack victims

Ambassadors from a number of foreign countries took part in a ceremony on Saturday in memory of the victims of this month's concert hall attack near Moscow which left dozens dead,

Foreign diplomats lay flowers in memory of Russia's concert hall attack victims
MidEast|World

Fighting rages across Gaza amid revival of truce talks

Israeli military strikes killed dozens of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said, as Egypt hosted an Israeli delegation for a new

Fighting rages across Gaza amid revival of truce talks
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Erdogan tells Dutch PM Rutte that Turkey will back a new NATO chief based on its needs and expectations

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in a phone call on Sunday that Ankara would back a candidate to be NATO's new chief based on its expectations

Erdogan tells Dutch PM Rutte that Turkey will back a new NATO chief based on its needs and expectations
Asia|World

Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war

Taiwan's outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a U.S. plane if war erupts with China, according to an unsubstantiated report first

Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war
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China criticises US tightening of chip export rules

China has criticised the tightening of U.S. rules on semiconductor exports, saying they have created more hurdles to trade and more uncertainty in the chip industry.

China criticises US tightening of chip export rules
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Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday after bridge collapse

President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday following last week's collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre

Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday after bridge collapse
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Biden administration weighing $18 billion in arms transfers to Israel, sources say

President Joe Biden's administration is weighing whether to go ahead with an $18 billion arms transfer package to Israel

Biden administration weighing $18 billion in arms transfers to Israel, sources say
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Zelenskiy tells U.S. House speaker: quick passage of military aid is vital

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the speaker of the U.S.

Zelenskiy tells U.S. House speaker: quick passage of military aid is vital
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Zelenskiy says without US aid, Ukraine forces will have to retreat

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview published on Friday that if Ukraine does not get promised U.S. military aid blocked by disputes in Congress, its forces will have to

Zelenskiy says without US aid, Ukraine forces will have to retreat
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White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia

The White House on Thursday dismissed as "nonsense" Russia's charge of Ukraine's involvement in last week's attack on Moscow's Crocus City concert hall that claimed more than

White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia
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US has signed off on more bombs and warplanes for Israel, Washington Post reports

The United States in recent days authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel even as it publicly expresses concerns about an

US has signed off on more bombs and warplanes for Israel, Washington Post reports
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Turkey's Erdogan to visit U.S. on May 9, security official says

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May 9, a Turkish security official said on Friday, setting the stage for his first White House meeting during the

Turkey's Erdogan to visit U.S. on May 9, security official says
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Israel kills dozens in airstrikes across the Gaza Strip

Israel sustained its aerial and ground bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing dozens of Palestinians, as fighting raged around Gaza City's main Al

Israel kills dozens in airstrikes across the Gaza Strip
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Israel has not received everything it has asked for, top US general says

The United States' top general said on Thursday that Israel had not received every weapon that it has asked for, in part because President Joe Biden's administration was not

Israel has not received everything it has asked for, top US general says
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France to boost Olympics security with foreign military, police support

France has asked about 45 foreign countries to contribute several thousand extra military, police and civilian personnel to help safeguard the

France to boost Olympics security with foreign military, police support
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Famine is "quite possibly" in some areas of northern Gaza, U.S. official says

Famine is both a risk and "quite possibly" present in at least some areas in northern Gaza, a senior State Department official told Reuters on Friday, while adding that the

Famine is "quite possibly" in some areas of northern Gaza, U.S. official says
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After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea

Russia said on Friday that major powers needed a new approach to North Korea, accusing the United States and its allies of ratchetting up military tensions in

After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea
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US, UK impose sanctions on Hamas-aligned fundraising network, US Treasury says

The United States and Britain imposed sanctions on a fund-raising network aligned with the Palestinian group Hamas that carried out an Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the U.S.

US, UK impose sanctions on Hamas-aligned fundraising network, US Treasury says
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US North Korea sanctions target individuals, Russia, China and UAE-based firms

The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on six individuals and two entities based in Russia, China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing them of channeling funds to North

US North Korea sanctions target individuals, Russia, China and UAE-based firms
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Russian investigators say they got 143 missing person requests after Moscow shooting

Russian state investigators said on Wednesday they had received 143 reports about people who had gone missing as a result of last Friday's mass shooting in Moscow.

Russian investigators say they got 143 missing person requests after Moscow shooting
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Oil prices advance as investors reassess US inventories data

Global oil prices edged up on Thursday, recovering from two consecutive sessions of decline, as investors reassessed the latest U.S. crude oil and gasoline

Oil prices advance as investors reassess US inventories data
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Netanyahu says Hamas should understand international pressure on Israel will not work

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his cancellation of a planned visit to Washington by top aides this week was meant to show Hamas that Israel would not

Netanyahu says Hamas should understand international pressure on Israel will not work
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Kremlin says Russia is working with partners after report on payment delays for oil

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Russia was working with partners amid unprecedented pressure from the United States and European Union after Reuters reported

Kremlin says Russia is working with partners after report on payment delays for oil
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Israel tells US it wants to reschedule scrapped Rafah meeting, NBC reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has told the White House it wants to reschedule a canceled meeting on a planned Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza city of

Israel tells US it wants to reschedule scrapped Rafah meeting, NBC reports
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India strongly objects to US remarks on opposition leader Kejriwal's arrest

India has strongly objected to remarks made by the United States on the arrest of key opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the foreign ministry said on

India strongly objects to US remarks on opposition leader Kejriwal's arrest
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Hundreds of rights groups urge US to stop deporting Haitians fleeing gang war

Nearly 500 immigration and human rights organizations signed a letter urging the U.S. government to halt deportations of Haitians and expand migration protections as a

Hundreds of rights groups urge US to stop deporting Haitians fleeing gang war
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Factbox-Companies sell their businesses in Russia

Some Western companies have sold their Russian assets or handed them over to local managers to comply with sanctions over the war in Ukraine and respond to threats from the Kremlin that it

Factbox-Companies sell their businesses in Russia
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case

China's commerce minister will travel to Europe in April for discussions about the European Commission's investigation into whether China's electric vehicle industry has

Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case
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Wikileaks' Assange can take appeal to new hearing, UK court rules

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange was given permission by the High Court in London to take his challenge against extradition to the United States to another hearing on Tuesday.

Wikileaks' Assange can take appeal to new hearing, UK court rules
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Vietnam hopes US will soon recognize its 'market economy' status, FM Son says

Vietnam hopes the United States will soon recognize it as a market economy, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said on Tuesday during remarks in

Vietnam hopes US will soon recognize its 'market economy' status, FM Son says
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US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments

The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing North Korea from procuring illicit oil, as deadlock at the United Nations

US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments
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U.S. reporter Gershkovich has detention extended to June 30 - court

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, accused by Russia of spying, had his pre-trial detention extended by three months on Tuesday to June 30, a Moscow court said.

U.S. reporter Gershkovich has detention extended to June 30 - court
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US national security adviser Sullivan met Israel's Gallant again, White House says

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan held a second day of talks on Tuesday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as the U.S

US national security adviser Sullivan met Israel's Gallant again, White House says
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US eyeing April 18 for possible resumption of Sudan peace talks

The United States is eyeing April 18 for a possible resumption of peace talks on Sudan in Saudi Arabia, U.S.

US eyeing April 18 for possible resumption of Sudan peace talks
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US assessments on Israel's war conduct still ongoing, says State Dept

The Biden administration has so far not reached a conclusion that Israel has violated the international laws of war but the processes to assess

US assessments on Israel's war conduct still ongoing, says State Dept
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UN agency calls on Israel to revoke ban on food deliveries to north Gaza

A U.N. humanitarian office spokesperson called on Tuesday for Israel to revoke a decision barring food deliveries to northern Gaza from the U.N.

UN agency calls on Israel to revoke ban on food deliveries to north Gaza
Asia|World

South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships

South Korea's foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed "grave concerns" over China's recent use of water cannons against Philippine ships, saying it stokes tension in

South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships
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Ship that hit Baltimore bridge also involved in 2016 Antwerp accident

The ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early on Tuesday was also involved in an accident in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, in 2016.

Ship that hit Baltimore bridge also involved in 2016 Antwerp accident
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Morning Bid: March markets serene as Q1 peters out

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Investors appear happy to sit on punchy first quarter stock gains as March drifts to quiet finish, with the dollar back under wraps

Morning Bid: March markets serene as Q1 peters out
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How drone combat in Ukraine is changing face of warfare

The Ukraine conflict has been characterised by drone deployment of an unprecedented scale.

How drone combat in Ukraine is changing face of warfare
Arts|Asia|World

Hong Kong seeks Asian arts hub status; critics worry about freedoms

Hong Kong is seeking to revive its arts scene to become a regional cultural hub, but some art critics have said they were concerned that a new

Hong Kong seeks Asian arts hub status; critics worry about freedoms
Crime|News|US|World

Factbox-Baltimore port: from coal to cars and cruise lines

A major bridge collapsed in the U.S. port of Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, plunging cars into the river below.

Factbox-Baltimore port: from coal to cars and cruise lines
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Factbox-APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign

The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals tied to a Chinese state-backed hacking group named APT31

Factbox-APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign
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Explainer-The UN Security Council demanded a Gaza ceasefire - what happens now?

A day after the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages, the war

Explainer-The UN Security Council demanded a Gaza ceasefire - what happens now?
Asia|Technology|World

Evidence Britain provided on hacking allegations was insufficient, says Chinese foreign ministry

China has responded to hacking allegations by the United Kingdom stating that evidence the country provided was insufficient, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said

Evidence Britain provided on hacking allegations was insufficient, says Chinese foreign ministry
Europe|News|World

Before Moscow shooting, US warnings and a Putin dismissal

Russia and Western countries have traded barbs over a deadly attack by gunmen that killed 137 people in a concert hall outside Moscow.

Before Moscow shooting, US warnings and a Putin dismissal
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US 'very disappointed' after Netanyahu cancels Israeli visit to Washington

The White House said on Monday it was very disappointed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had canceled a high-level Israeli delegation's planned visit to Washington after

US 'very disappointed' after Netanyahu cancels Israeli visit to Washington
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US encourages 'fair, transparent' process for arrested Indian opposition figure

The U.S. is closely following reports of the arrest of Indian opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal and encourages a fair legal process, a State Department spokesperson said on

US encourages 'fair, transparent' process for arrested Indian opposition figure
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Trump says Hamas' Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap up war

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would have reacted the same way Israel did after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, but that Israel was losing international support and

Trump says Hamas' Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap up war
Science|Technology|World

Soyuz spacecraft with American, Russian and Belarusian docks with ISS

A Russian spacecraft carrying a Russian, a Belarusian and an American successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, live TV images showed.

Soyuz spacecraft with American, Russian and Belarusian docks with ISS
Europe|World

Putin: concert hall attack conducted by Islamists, but suggests Ukraine link

The deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow was conducted by Islamist militants, but the shooting fits in a wider campaign of intimidation by Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir

Putin: concert hall attack conducted by Islamists, but suggests Ukraine link
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Only effective way to ramp up Gaza aid is by road, Guterres says

The only effective and efficient way to deliver heavy goods to meet Gaza's humanitarian needs is by road and includes an exponential increase in commercial

Only effective way to ramp up Gaza aid is by road, Guterres says
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Oil prices rise as heightened geopolitical risk exacerbates supply concern

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday on concern over tighter global supply brought about by escalating conflict in the Middle East and between Russia and

Oil prices rise as heightened geopolitical risk exacerbates supply concern
MidEast|News|US|World

Netanyahu may cancel Israeli delegation to US over UN Gaza vote, Ynet reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will not send a delegation as planned to Washington if the United States does not veto a U.N.

Netanyahu may cancel Israeli delegation to US over UN Gaza vote, Ynet  reports
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Lebanon PM calls for pressure on Israel to stop attacking south after UN vote

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, said on Monday that countries should pressure Israel to stop attacking Lebanon following a U.N.

Lebanon PM calls for pressure on Israel to stop attacking south after UN vote
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Julian Assange to hear result of crucial ruling on US extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the

Julian Assange to hear result of crucial ruling on US extradition
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Israel open to civilian return to north Gaza in truce talks

Israel signalled openness on Sunday to allowing the return of Palestinians displaced from the northern Gaza Strip as part of truce talks, an apparent accommodation of a core

Israel open to civilian return to north Gaza in truce talks
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Israel-Brazil crisis over Lula holocaust mention blowing over, says Israeli ambassador

The diplomatic crisis that erupted one month ago when Brazil's president likened the Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza to the Nazi genocide during World War Two

Israel-Brazil crisis over Lula holocaust mention blowing over, says Israeli ambassador
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Intel, AMD fall on report China blocks U.S. chips in state computers

Intel and Advanced Micro Devices fell more than 2% on Monday after a report that China would limit the use of their chips and servers in government computers, potentially threatening

Intel, AMD fall on report China blocks U.S. chips in state computers
MidEast|News|World

Hamas tells mediators it will stick to original position on ceasefire

Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Monday it has informed mediators that it will stick to its original proposal on reaching a comprehensive ceasefire, which includes the

Hamas tells mediators it will stick to original position on ceasefire
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Exclusive-Islamic State still a threat in Iraq, US ambassador says

The Islamic State still poses a threat in Iraq and the U.S.-led military coalition's work with Iraq to fully defeat the group is not done, United States Ambassador

Exclusive-Islamic State still a threat in Iraq, US ambassador says
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Canada begins evacuating vulnerable citizens from Haiti

Canada on Monday began evacuating from Haiti Canadians who want to leave as gang violence spreads, prioritizing those who are vulnerable, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said.

Canada begins evacuating vulnerable citizens from Haiti
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Analysis-Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote

Wartime relations between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a new low on Monday with the U.S. allowing passage of a Gaza

Analysis-Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote
Science|Technology|World

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says main power line is up again

The Russian-controlled management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, said on Friday that a high-voltage line supplying it with electricity has been

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says main power line is up again
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World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries

The World Bank will publish more of its proprietary data, including on debt defaults, starting next week as part of a push to attract more private sector investment to

World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries
MidEast|News|World

U.S. proposes hostage-to-prisoner ratio in Gaza truce talks - Israeli official

The United States has made a "bridging proposal" for the number of jailed Palestinians that should be released by Israel in exchange

U.S. proposes hostage-to-prisoner ratio in Gaza truce talks - Israeli official
Economy|News|US|World

US has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports

The United States has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, warning that drone strikes risk provoking retaliation and driving up global oil prices, the Financial

US has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports
Crime|News|World

US has intelligence confirming Islamic State responsibility for Russia attack, official says

The United States has intelligence confirming Islamic State's claim of responsibility for a deadly shooting at a concert near Moscow, a U.S. official said on Friday.

US has intelligence confirming Islamic State responsibility for Russia attack, official says
MidEast|News|World

UN Security Council fails to pass US resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after Russia and China, who are

UN Security Council fails to pass US resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
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UN chief to visit Gaza border in new plea for truce

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday to renew pleas for a ceasefire that could bring relief to a territory devastated by

UN chief to visit Gaza border in new plea for truce
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Ukraine says Russian oil refineries are legitimate targets

A Ukrainian deputy prime minister said on Friday Russian oil refineries were legitimate targets for its forces, after a media report said the United States, a close ally, had asked

Ukraine says Russian oil refineries are legitimate targets
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Ukraine says occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on verge of blackout

Ukraine's nuclear power company said on Friday the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which requires constant external power to prevent a disaster, was on the verge of

Ukraine says occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on verge of blackout
Europe|Health|News|US|World

UK leaders, White House offer support to Kate after cancer announcement

British political leaders and the United States' White House offered support to Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, after she said tests following abdominal surgery showed cancer had

UK leaders, White House offer support to Kate after cancer announcement
Asia|News|World

Tribute to deceased Chinese dissident exposes fractures at UN rights body

China interrupted an attempt by several non-governmental groups on Friday to pay homage to a late Chinese human rights activist in a tense incident at a U.N. rights

Tribute to deceased Chinese dissident exposes fractures at UN rights body
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'Strong possibility' Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions -UN diplomat

There is "a strong possibility" Russia will veto a UN resolution on Friday calling for continuation of the current sanctions regime on North Korea, a UN diplomat told Reuters.

'Strong possibility' Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions -UN diplomat
Asia|News|Technology|World

Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences' if Patriot missiles made there end up in Ukraine - RIA

Russia's newly appointed ambassador to Japan has warned Tokyo of serious consequences and retaliatory steps if Patriot missile systems manufactured under U.S. licence in Japan end

Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences' if Patriot missiles made there end up in Ukraine - RIA
US|World

Russia says United States must share any information it has on attack near Moscow

Russia said on Friday that if the United States knew for sure that Ukraine was not involved in a mass shooting incident at a concert hall near Moscow Washington should share any

Russia says United States must share any information it has on attack near Moscow
Europe|News|World

Russia says it has hit Ukrainian army, factories and energy infrastructure in "revenge strikes"

Russia said on Friday it had launched a massive attack on Ukraine using land, sea and air-launched missiles and drones, part of what it said was a series of "revenge strikes" to

Russia says it has hit Ukrainian army, factories and energy infrastructure in "revenge strikes"
Europe|News|World

Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'

Russia pounded Ukrainian power facilities on Friday in an attack described by Kyiv as the largest airstrike on its energy infrastructure in two years

Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'
Crime|Europe|News|World

Putin vows punishment for all those responsible for concert attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that all those responsible for the deadly attack on a concert near Moscow would be punished.

Putin vows punishment for all those responsible for concert attack
Crime|News|World

Putin receiving regular updates on the shooting near Moscow - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving regular updates about the shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert near Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Putin receiving regular updates on the shooting near Moscow - Kremlin
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Technology|World

Montenegro court delays extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder to South Korea

Montenegro's top court on Friday decided to delay the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to South Korea until it clarifies prosecution complaints about the legality of its

Montenegro court delays extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder to South Korea
Economy|News|Uncategorized|US|World

Measles cases in US rise to 62 as of Thursday, says CDC

The U.S.

Measles cases in US rise to 62 as of Thursday, says CDC
Europe|News|World

Kremlin says Russia is at war due to Western intervention on Ukrainian side

Russia regards itself to be at war due to the West's intervention on Ukraine's side and cannot allow a state to exist on its borders that has shown itself ready to use any method to

Kremlin says Russia is at war due to Western intervention on Ukrainian side
Asia|News|World

Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says

Japan will work to strengthen its defence and diplomatic capabilities to maintain peace, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Saturday, according to public broadcaster NHK, adding

Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says
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Houthi leader says there has been 'reckless' American-British attacks on Yemen

The head of the Houthi supreme revolutionary committee, Muhammad Ali Al-Houthi, said on Saturday there have been "reckless" American-British attacks on Yemen.

Houthi leader says there has been 'reckless' American-British attacks on Yemen
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Four detained gunmen are not Russian citizens, says interior ministry

The four suspected gunmen detained after a deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow are all foreign citizens, Russia's interior ministry said on Saturday.

Four detained gunmen are not Russian citizens, says interior ministry
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Exclusive-Ukraine hopes to start installing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in June

Ukraine hopes to sign a deal in June to buy two nuclear reactors from Bulgaria as it seeks to compensate for the loss of its vast Russian-occupied six-reactor

Exclusive-Ukraine hopes to start installing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in June
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China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident

China's defence ministry warned the Philippines against "provocative" actions and said China would safeguard its territorial sovereignty on Sunday, a day after an incident in

China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident
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British foreign secretary says UK will work with whomever is US president on AUKUS

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Friday the UK would work with whomever becomes U.S. president in November, when asked whether the election of Donald Trump would

British foreign secretary says UK will work with whomever is US president on AUKUS
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WTO hits road block over advancing dispute reform talks

The World Trade Organization is struggling to find an ambassador to lead negotiations on fixing its hobbled dispute system by the year-end, trade sources said, as the

WTO hits road block over advancing dispute reform talks
Asia|Economy|World

Wary of new security law, foreign firms in Hong Kong bolster contingency plans

Vague provisions in Hong Kong's new national security law around state secrets and links to foreign entities have put on edge many global

Wary of new security law, foreign firms in Hong Kong bolster contingency plans
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US pushes peace talks to avert 'point of no return' in Sudan

The United States hopes for a relaunch of talks aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan and opening up humanitarian access soon after Ramadan ends in mid-April, Washington's

US pushes peace talks to avert 'point of no return' in Sudan
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UN agencies, 36 countries mull aid to Gaza through Cyprus

Officials from 36 countries and U.N. agencies gathered in Cyprus on Thursday to discuss how to expedite aid to besieged Palestinians in Gaza via a sea route launched last

UN agencies, 36 countries mull aid to Gaza through Cyprus
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UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
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Russia says Ukraine's idea of $30 oil price cap "beyond all bounds"

Russia said on Thursday that the United States was unlikely to agree to a Ukrainian proposal to lower the price cap on Russian oil to $30

Russia says Ukraine's idea of $30 oil price cap "beyond all bounds"
Economy|Europe|News|World

Portugal pledges 10 million euros in aid to UNRWA

Portugal said on Thursday it would give 10 million euros ($10.89 million) to the U.N.

Portugal pledges 10 million euros in aid to UNRWA
Africa|Crime|News|World

Ohio man charged with lying about role in Rwandan genocide

A Rwandan-born Ohio man was arrested on Thursday on charges he engaged in a three-decade scheme to conceal his involvement in the African nation's 1994 genocide to

Ohio man charged with lying about role in Rwandan genocide
Americas|News|World

Mexico reaches agreement with Venezuela to deport migrants

Mexico signed an agreement with Venezuela to deport migrants, Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said on Thursday at a press conference, in the midst of concerns over large

Mexico reaches agreement with Venezuela to deport migrants
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Kremlin will retaliate if the EU uses profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine

Russia will take retaliatory measures in accordance with its own interests and use every legal mechanism at its disposal if the European Union uses profits from frozen Russian

Kremlin will retaliate if the EU uses profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israeli army: 50 Palestinian gunmen killed in fighting at Gaza's Shifa hospital

The Israeli military said on Thursday that it killed more than 50 Palestinian gunmen over the past day in fighting around the Gaza Strip's Shifa hospital.

Israeli army: 50 Palestinian gunmen killed in fighting at Gaza's Shifa hospital
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Israel determined to take Rafah despite 'potential breach' with U.S.

Israel will take control of Rafah even if it causes a rift with the United States, a senior Israeli official said on Thursday, describing the Gazan city packed

Israel determined to take Rafah despite 'potential breach' with U.S.
Economy|Finance|News|World

IMF board okays $880 million loan payment for Ukraine, sees war winding down in '24

The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Thursday approved a third review of Ukraine's $15.6 billion loan program, allowing the release of $880

IMF board okays $880 million loan payment for Ukraine, sees war winding down in '24
Political|World

Exclusive-Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap 'sponsors of war' blacklist

Ukraine could dismantle within days its "sponsors of war" blacklist, central to Kyiv's campaign to expose companies doing business with

Exclusive-Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap 'sponsors of war' blacklist
Europe|Finance|News|World

EU closer to using Russian asset profits for Ukraine arms

The European Union could use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine within a few months under a plan that includes buying arms

EU closer to using Russian asset profits for Ukraine arms
Asia|News|US|World

Citing safety risk, Taiwan recommends president does not visit S.China Sea

Taiwan's top security official said on Thursday he does not currently recommend President Tsai Ing-wen visit the South China Sea given the possible risk to her flight from "

Citing safety risk, Taiwan recommends president does not visit S.China Sea
Americas|Asia|Australia|News|World

China's Wang Yi has 'big picture' talks with former Australia PM Keating

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating on Thursday and highlighted Beijing's desire for U.S. ally Australia

China's Wang Yi has 'big picture' talks with former Australia PM Keating
Asia|News|World

China firmly opposes US remarks on Arunachal Pradesh, foreign ministry says

China strongly opposes the United States saying Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday, as tensions simmer over a

China firmly opposes US remarks on Arunachal Pradesh, foreign ministry says
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken says US still pushing for Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S.

Blinken says US still pushing for Gaza ceasefire deal
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Blinken cites progress with Saudis on normalising ties with Israel

The United States and Saudi Arabia have made "good progress" in talks on normalising ties between the kingdom and Israel, U.S.

Blinken cites progress with Saudis on normalising ties with Israel
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Analysis-Markets ready for more as Switzerland starts clock on rate cuts

Markets are racing ahead to bet on big central banks lowering borrowing costs after Switzerland on Thursday delivered a surprise rate cut, but analysts cautioned

Analysis-Markets ready for more as Switzerland starts clock on rate cuts
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48 HOURS: Lakes & loons - Travel tips for Minnesota's Twin Cities

UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency, helps children in 190 countries and territories all over the planet.

48 HOURS: Lakes & loons - Travel tips for Minnesota's Twin Cities
Americas|News|World

Venezuela attorney general arrests two people close to opposition candidate Machado

Venezuela attorney general Tarek Saab said on Wednesday two people close to opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado have been arrested for alleged involvement in planned

Venezuela attorney general arrests two people close to opposition candidate Machado
News|US|World

US targets Russian firms with sanctions over Kremlin-directed malign influence campaign

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on two people and two companies it accused of supporting disinformation efforts directed by the Russian

US targets Russian firms with sanctions over Kremlin-directed malign influence campaign
Asia|News|US|World

US says Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, amid Indo-China tensions

The U.S. government recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as part of India and "strongly opposes" any unilateral attempts to advance territorial

US says Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, amid Indo-China tensions
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US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday asked the Biden administration to impose higher tariffs on Chinese drones including those shipped from other countries and new

US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones
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US aid package 'will get to Ukraine,' White House's Sullivan says on trip to Kyiv

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told Ukraine during a trip to Kyiv on Wednesday a major U.S. assistance package that has been blocked by Republicans for months

US aid package 'will get to Ukraine,' White House's Sullivan says on trip to Kyiv
Asia|News|World

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding

Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built "enormous" military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding
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Russia warns United States: use of SpaceX for spying makes its satellites a target

Russia said on Wednesday that it knew about U.S. intelligence efforts to use commercial satellite operators such as SpaceX and cautioned that such moves made their satellites

Russia warns United States: use of SpaceX for spying makes its satellites a target
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Russia says strategic talks with U.S. possible only as part of broader debate

Russia said on Wednesday that it would only discuss nuclear arms control with the United States as part of a broader debate, saying that Washington would not get away with trying to

Russia says strategic talks with U.S. possible only as part of broader debate
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Russia says Olympic parade ban destroys the ideal of the Games

Russia slammed a decision by the International Olympic Committee to ban its athletes from the opening parade of the Paris Olympics in July, calling it a violation of the ideal of

Russia says Olympic parade ban destroys the ideal of the Games
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Russia says it is pushing Ukrainian forces back, will create two new armies

Russia said on Wednesday its soldiers were pushing Ukrainian forces back and that Moscow would bolster its military by adding two new armies and 30 new

Russia says it is pushing Ukrainian forces back, will create two new armies
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Once beacon of stability, Vietnam to name third president in a year

Vietnam is seeking its third president in little more than a year after its ruling Communist Party on Wednesday forced the resignation of Vo Van

Once beacon of stability, Vietnam to name third president in a year
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Netanyahu to address U.S. Republican senators, after speech by Democrat Schumer, source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address U.S.

Netanyahu to address U.S. Republican senators, after speech by Democrat Schumer, source says
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Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries

Fertility rates in nearly all countries will be too low to sustain population levels by the end of the century, and most of the world's live births will be occurring in

Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries
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China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue

China said the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S.

China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue
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China hits back at US for criticising new Hong Kong security law

China said on Thursday it is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to the "denigration and smearing" by the United States of the new Hong Kong security law passed earlier

China hits back at US for criticising new Hong Kong security law
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Canada says Hong Kong's new security law does not safeguard human rights

Hong Kong's new national security law "fails to safeguard" human rights and basic freedoms, Canada said on Wednesday, joining the European Union, the United States, the

Canada says Hong Kong's new security law does not safeguard human rights
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Arab foreign ministers to meet Blinken in Cairo on Thursday

Arab foreign ministers and a top Palestinian official will meet U.S.

Arab foreign ministers to meet Blinken in Cairo on Thursday
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Who is Russia's new navy chief?

Russian Admiral Alexander Moiseev was presented at an official ceremony on Tuesday as acting chief of the navy, Russia's state RIA news agency reported.

Who is Russia's new navy chief?
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US, allies urge South Sudan to ensure genuine elections

The United States, Britain and Norway on Tuesday called on South Sudan's leaders to take urgent steps to ensure genuine and peaceful elections in December.

US, allies urge South Sudan to ensure genuine elections
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UNRWA chief should be able to visit operations in Gaza, US State Dept says

The U.N.

UNRWA chief should be able to visit operations in Gaza, US State Dept says
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UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said he visited Damascus on Tuesday to restart talks focused on fostering confidence in the peaceful use of atomic energy by Syria.

UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks
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Taiwan's vice president-elect makes Czech visit after US trip

Taiwan's vice president-elect and former de facto ambassador to Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, is on a visit to the Czech Republic following a low-key trip to the United States, the

Taiwan's vice president-elect makes Czech visit after US trip
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Russia's Putin says he will consider China for his first trip in new term

Russian President Vladimir Putin said late on Tuesday that he will consider China for his first overseas trip during his new presidential term that he secured in weekend election.

Russia's Putin says he will consider China for his first trip in new term
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North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen firing drills by artillery units in the western region involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers,

North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says
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Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability

The Kremlin, commenting on a visit by NATO head Jens Stoltenberg to the South Caucasus region, said on Tuesday that the bloc's efforts to expand its presence in the area were

Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability
MidEast|World

Israel to send interagency team to Washington to discuss Rafah, US adviser says

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.

Israel to send interagency team to Washington to discuss Rafah, US adviser says
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Hong Kong legislature unanimously passes new national security law

Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security bill within a fortnight of it being tabled, fast-tracking a major piece

Hong Kong legislature unanimously passes new national security law
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Gaza's catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says

Extreme food shortages in parts of the Gaza Strip have already exceeded famine levels, and mass death is now

Gaza's catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says
Europe|News|Technology|US|World

European patent applications hit record high in 2023

The European Patent Office (EPA) received a record number of patent applications last year, with the biggest share of fillings coming from the United States, Germany, Japan and China, the

European patent applications hit record high in 2023
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Drones are key to gain advantage over Russia, Ukraine army chief says

The development of unmanned systems, or drones, is key to give Kyiv an advantage over "a numerically superior" Russian forces, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said late on

Drones are key to gain advantage over Russia, Ukraine army chief says
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Blinken to visit Middle East this week as US pushes for ceasefire in Gaza

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week, the U.S.

Blinken to visit Middle East this week as US pushes for ceasefire in Gaza
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Around 9,000 children to be evacuated from Russia's Belgorod due to Ukrainian shelling - governor

Around 9,000 children will be evacuated from the Russian city of Belgorod and from several districts in the wider region of the same name due to Ukrainian shelling, Vyacheslav

Around 9,000 children to be evacuated from Russia's Belgorod due to Ukrainian shelling - governor
Crime|News|US|World

Afghan asylum seeker convicted for New Mexico killing of Pakistani immigrant

A New Mexico jury on Monday found an Afghan asylum seeker guilty of murdering a Pakistani immigrant in one of three 2022 ambush-style shootings that terrified Muslims in the

Afghan asylum seeker convicted for New Mexico killing of Pakistani immigrant
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What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power, though thousands of opponents staged a noon protest at

What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today
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UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive

The U.N. children's agency said on Sunday over 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza in Israel's offensive, adding many kids were suffering from severe

UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive
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Tensions rise in Haiti as leadership remains in balance

Residents braced for another tense night in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Friday, as attacks continued across parts of the city in the aftermath of the resignation of

Tensions rise in Haiti as leadership remains in balance
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Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer

Russia will be asked to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview from Paris shown on Ukrainian television and

Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer
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Famine expected by May in Gaza, says U.N.-backed report

Famine is expected between now and May in the north of the Gaza Strip where 300,000 people remain trapped by fighting, a U.N.-backed report said on Monday.

Famine expected by May in Gaza, says U.N.-backed report
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Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?

Vladimir Putin has won six more years in the Kremlin with a landslide victory in an election where he faced no serious competition.

Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?
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EU agrees on sanctions on Hamas, violent West Bank settlers

European Union foreign ministers agreed in principle on Monday to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers for attacking Palestinians in the West Bank and to add further sanctions on

EU agrees on sanctions on Hamas, violent West Bank settlers
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Egypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation

Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday the U.S. should make clear to Israel what the consequences of a military push into the south Gaza city of Rafah on the border with Egypt would

Egypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation
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Cuba's government says U.S. stoked five protests at weekend

Cuba's government confirmed on Monday that five protests had taken place across the island on Sunday and warned citizens against what it said were lies and exaggerations on social

Cuba's government says U.S. stoked five protests at weekend
Technology|US|World

China's military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites

Chinese military and state-run media on Sunday accused the United States of threatening global security, days after a Reuters report which found Elon Musk's SpaceX was building

China's military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites
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Azeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country is "closer than ever" to a peace with Armenia, half a year after Azerbaijan recaptured its Karabakh region from its ethnic Armenian

Azeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever
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Vessel was reportedly targeted near Yemen's Hodeidah, Ambrey and UKMTO say

British maritime security firm Ambrey and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Friday an incident near Yemen's Hodeidah where the Iran-aligned Houthis

Vessel was reportedly targeted near Yemen's Hodeidah, Ambrey and UKMTO say
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US locks in UN resolution backing efforts to broker Gaza truce

The U.S. on Thursday finalized its draft U.N.

US locks in UN resolution backing efforts to broker Gaza truce
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US aid chief to announce $25 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti

U.S. aid chief Samantha Power is set to announce $25 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti on Friday, according to a statement seen by Reuters in

US aid chief to announce $25 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti
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US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devices

The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it is investigating if the use of Russian and Chinese foreign satellite systems by U.S. mobile phones and

US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devices
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UN chief condemns Russia bid to hold presidential poll in occupied Ukraine

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Russian efforts to conduct its presidential election in occupied areas of Ukraine, a U.N spokesperson said on Friday.

UN chief condemns Russia bid to hold presidential poll in occupied Ukraine
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Trump auto tariffs could drive euro to parity, Barclays says

The euro could be driven back down to parity against the dollar if Donald Trump wins U.S.

Trump auto tariffs could drive euro to parity, Barclays says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Take Five: New kid, old block

The week ahead is rammed with rate setting meetings by heavyweight central banks from the U.S. Fed to the Bank of England, from Switzerland and Norway to Mexico. 

Take Five: New kid, old block
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South Korea to host third democracy summit with digital threats on agenda

South Korea is poised to host the third Summit for Democracy next week, taking up a U.S.-led initiative aimed at discussing ways to stop democratic backsliding and

South Korea to host third democracy summit with digital threats on agenda
Election|News|US|World

Russian ambassador to Washington says embassy has received threats over election

Russia's ambassador to the United States said on Thursday his embassy had received a number of threats in connection with the Russian presidential election this week.

Russian ambassador to Washington says embassy has received threats over election
Europe|News|World

Pope Francis reflects on his life and mortality in memoir

Pope Francis, at 87 increasingly weak and wobbly, takes a trip down memory lane and speaks of his hopes for the Roman Catholic Church's future in a new book

Pope Francis reflects on his life and mortality in memoir
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North Korean defectors seek more U.N. monitoring of abuses

North Koreans defectors spoke at a U.N. event in Geneva on Friday to expose human rights violations in a country one of them described as "hell"

North Korean defectors seek more U.N. monitoring of abuses
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Most of the parties for Haiti's transition council have named representatives, Blinken says

Most of the parties for Haiti's transition council have named their representative but a couple still have yet to do so, U.S.

Most of the parties for Haiti's transition council have named representatives, Blinken says
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Kremlin says U.S. is conducting a covert influence campaign against Russia

The Kremlin on Friday said that the United States has been trying to conduct a covert influence campaign against the Russian authorities, but that Moscow's security services had

Kremlin says U.S. is conducting a covert influence campaign against Russia
US|World

Joe Biden to meet Irish PM amid anger over war in Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden will host Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday for the annual St.

Joe Biden to meet Irish PM amid anger over war in Gaza
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Iran Air could be banned from Europe if Tehran sends missiles to Russia, US warns

G7 nations are prepared to respond with severe new penalties that could include a ban on Iran Air flights to Europe if Iran proceeds with the transfer of close-

Iran Air could be banned from Europe if Tehran sends missiles to Russia, US warns
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India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'

Comments by the United States expressing concern about India's implementation of a contentious citizenship law based on religion are "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted",

India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'
MidEast|World

Hamas lashes out at Abbas's 'unilateral' designation of new PM

The Islamist group Hamas on Friday criticized the "unilateral" designation by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of an ally and leading business figure as prime

Hamas lashes out at Abbas's 'unilateral' designation of new PM
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G7 warns Iran not to give Russia ballistic missiles for Ukraine war

The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised powers told Iran on Friday not to transfer ballistic missiles to Russia to use in its conflict with Ukraine, warning that they

G7 warns Iran not to give Russia ballistic missiles for Ukraine war
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France's Macron says Europe must be ready for war if it wants peace

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday Europe should prepare for war if it wants peace, calling President Vladimir Putin's Russia an adversary that would not stop in

France's Macron says Europe must be ready for war if it wants peace
Europe|News|World

France's Macron: Europe's security at stake in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France and its allies will continue to support Ukraine as long as it takes.

France's Macron: Europe's security at stake in Ukraine
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EU's Borrell says US must put more pressure on Israel over Gaza aid

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday after meetings in Washington that the United States should put more pressure on Israel to allow

EU's Borrell says US must put more pressure on Israel over Gaza aid
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EU foreign policy chief Borrell, in Washington, says outcome of Ukraine war will be decided this spring and summer

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday after holding meetings in Washington that the outcome of the war in Ukraine will be decided this spring and summer,

EU foreign policy chief Borrell, in Washington, says outcome of Ukraine war will be decided this spring and summer
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU close to sanctioning violent Israeli settlers - diplomats

The European Union is close to agreeing sanctions on Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians in the West Bank after Hungary signalled an end to

EU close to sanctioning violent Israeli settlers - diplomats
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US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks

The United States has not adjusted its nuclear posture as a result of Russian President Vladimir Putin's new nuclear saber-rattling, a U.S. official said on Wednesday.

US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks
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Ukraine minister says US lawmakers 'optimistic' on providing aid

Ukrainian Justice Minister Denys Maliuska said on Wednesday that he had received "quite optimistic" messages from lawmakers in the U.S.

Ukraine minister says US lawmakers 'optimistic' on providing aid
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Royal Caribbean suspends cruise visits to Haiti's Labadee amid gang violence

Royal Caribbean Group has suspended cruise visits to Labadee, a secluded peninsula in Haiti, for the next seven days following months of escalating gang violence in the country, a senior

Royal Caribbean suspends cruise visits to Haiti's Labadee amid gang violence
Asia|News|World

Proposed US TikTok ban 'not fair', China's foreign ministry says

There is "no fairness to speak of" in citing national security to reduce the competitive advantage of other countries, a spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry said on

Proposed US TikTok ban 'not fair', China's foreign ministry says
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Philippines' Marcos to meet Blinken next week, presidential office says

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet U.S.

Philippines' Marcos to meet Blinken next week, presidential office says
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McDonald's CFO says overseas sales to weaken more on Middle East, China hit

McDonald's international sales will fall sequentially in the current quarter, pressured by the conflict in the Middle East and demand weakness in China, CFO Ian Borden said on Wednesday,

McDonald's CFO says overseas sales to weaken more on Middle East, China hit
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Kremlin says Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, U.S. took him out of context

The Kremlin said on Thursday that comments on nuclear weapons that Russian President Vladimir Putin made in an interview with state media did not constitute a threat to use them,

Kremlin says Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, U.S. took him out of context
Americas|News|World

Haiti PM Henry's road to resignation

An uneasy quiet hung over Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Wednesday after the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, a 74-year-old neurosurgeon who came to power

Haiti PM Henry's road to resignation
MidEast|News|World

EU humanitarian chief urges Israel to boost land access to Gaza

Air drops and a maritime corridor will not be enough to make up for supplies transported by trucks into Gaza, where people are on the

EU humanitarian chief urges Israel to boost land access to Gaza
MidEast|News|Travel|US|World

Delta Air to resume flights to Israel starting June 7

Delta Air Lines said late on Wednesday it will resume flights to Israel starting June 7, becoming the second major U.S. carrier to do so following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants on

Delta Air to resume flights to Israel starting June 7
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Choppy times in U.S.-Israeli relations

A rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza red lines has set up a potential showdown between the two leaders, raising questions about

Choppy times in U.S.-Israeli relations
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Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day as US eyes transition soon

Haiti's capital was calm on Wednesday for the second day following the prime minister's announcement that he would step down, with political leaders in the

Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day as US eyes transition soon
News|US|World

Blinken to visit South Korea next week, attend Summit for Democracy

U.S.

Blinken to visit South Korea next week, attend Summit for Democracy
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Biotech trade association to split with China's WuXi AppTec

A Washington-based global trade association representing biotechnology companies is taking steps to "separate" from Chinese member Wuxi AppTec, according to a letter from

Biotech trade association to split with China's WuXi AppTec
Food|MidEast|News|World

View from a US military aid flight shows Gaza desolation

As a U.S C-130 aircraft flew over the Gaza Strip to drop food to people facing famine, there were few visible signs of life in the jumbled rubble of what

View from a US military aid flight shows Gaza desolation
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Venezuela rushes to mend Iran relationship as US sanctions loom

Iran and Venezuela are trying to patch together an oil alliance that began to fray last year, according

Venezuela rushes to mend Iran relationship as US sanctions loom
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US targets Iran-backed group in Bahrain with sanctions on affiliates, Treasury says

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four individuals in Iran for aiding the Bahrain-based, U.S.-designated terrorist group al-Ashtar Brigades, the Treasury

US targets Iran-backed group in Bahrain with sanctions on affiliates, Treasury says
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US Supreme Court's Alito extends pause on Texas immigration law

U.S.

US Supreme Court's Alito extends pause on Texas immigration law
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US commission urges action on alleged North Korean labor in China fishing

A U.S. congressional commission has called on the Biden administration to act against alleged forced labor involving North Korean workers in China's fishing industry, saying

US commission urges action on alleged North Korean labor in China fishing
News|World

UK deploys HMS Diamond warship to Red Sea to protect shipping

Britain will deploy its HMS Diamond warship to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to take over from HMS Richmond in defending commercial shipping in the region, the government said on

UK deploys HMS Diamond warship to Red Sea to protect shipping
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO, exacerbating war

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO must be avoided, adding he would host

Turkey's Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO, exacerbating war
MidEast|News|World

Turkey's Erdogan calls for pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called for increased international pressure on Israel to ensure more humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza, and said Ankara will increase

Turkey's Erdogan calls for pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Turkey says aid drops, maritime plan for Gaza positive but not a solution

Turkey views the airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza and a plan to deliver aid via a maritime route as positive developments, but thinks they fall short of resolving the core

Turkey says aid drops, maritime plan for Gaza positive but not a solution
Europe|News|World

Russian elite expects Putin to reshuffle some positions after election win

Russia's elite is expecting President Vladimir Putin to reshuffle government positions to bring in younger people after what it sees as the

Russian elite expects Putin to reshuffle some positions after election win
Europe|News|World

Romanian president says he will run for NATO leadership

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Tuesday he has decided to run for NATO's leadership, a position for which many member states support Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Romanian president says he will run for NATO leadership
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Putin says Russia will work with any elected US leader, RIA reports

President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Wednesday that Russia does not interfere in any elections and it will work with any leader the American people elect.

Putin says Russia will work with any elected US leader, RIA reports
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Kenya's Haiti mission in limbo as urgency grows

Kenya has said its police officers will soon be in Haiti to confront rampaging gangs controlling the capital, but worsening insecurity and uncertainty about financing

Kenya's Haiti mission in limbo as urgency grows
Europe|News|US|World

Hungary protests Biden's 'dictatorship' comments about Orban

Hungary summoned the U.S. ambassador to protest over remarks by President Joe Biden at a campaign stop saying Prime Minister Viktor Orban was seeking dictatorship, Foreign

Hungary protests Biden's 'dictatorship' comments about Orban
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Global corporate dividends hit record $1.66 trillion in 2023

Corporate dividends globally hit an all-time high of $1.66 trillion in 2023, with record payouts by banks making up half of the growth, a report showed on Wednesday.

Global corporate dividends hit record $1.66 trillion in 2023
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Germany to take part in Gaza airdrops, say government sources

The German Air Force will take part in humanitarian airdrops into Gaza, amid an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, at the request of the foreign ministry in Berlin, government

Germany to take part in Gaza airdrops, say government sources
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|US|World

Explainer-How the West might use Russia's frozen reserves

Western officials are edging toward confiscating some of the $300-350 billion worth of frozen Russian financial assets to help support Ukraine, but how it will be done

Explainer-How the West might use Russia's frozen reserves
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Exclusive-U.S. preparing new weapons package for Ukraine-officials

The United States is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine that could be worth as much as $400 million, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, the first such

Exclusive-U.S. preparing new weapons package for Ukraine-officials
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Exclusive-US, allies eye commercial maritime option for Gaza aid

The U.S. may urge partners and allies to fund a privately run operation to send aid by sea to Gaza that could begin before a

Exclusive-US, allies eye commercial maritime option for Gaza aid
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU to mull measures against Iran over possible missile transfers to Russia - draft

European Union leaders are ready to respond with new and significant measures against Iran amid reports that Tehran may transfer ballistic missiles to Russia for use against

EU to mull measures against Iran over possible missile transfers to Russia - draft
News|US|World

Biden's Hur transcripts: An ugly meme, Corvette repairs, staff boxes

U.S. President Joe Biden sat for hours of questioning with Special Counsel Robert Hur over two days in early October, related to his handling of classified documents.

Biden's Hur transcripts: An ugly meme, Corvette repairs, staff boxes
MidEast|News|World

Analysis-Biden-Netanyahu rift raises questions about US weapons to Israel

A deepening rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza red lines has set up a

Analysis-Biden-Netanyahu rift raises questions about US weapons to Israel
Australia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

Volkswagen quits Australia auto lobby committee as fight grows over green fuel standards

Volkswagen Australia said on Monday it had quit the policymaking committee at the country's auto lobby, days after Tesla cut ties with the group, as the German

Volkswagen quits Australia auto lobby committee as fight grows over green fuel standards
News|US|World

US spy agencies say country faces 'increasingly fragile world order'

U.S. intelligence agencies said on Monday the country faces an "increasingly fragile world order," strained by great power competition, transnational challenges and regional

US spy agencies say country faces 'increasingly fragile world order'
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US Housing secretary to depart, Biden says

U.S.

US Housing secretary to depart, Biden says
MidEast|News|World

US-British forces strike Houthi targets in Yemen, Houthi outlet says

Yemen's port city of Hodeidah and other western coastal areas were hit on Monday by a dozen airstrikes attributed to a U.S.-British coalition defending

US-British forces strike Houthi targets in Yemen, Houthi outlet says
MidEast|News|World

UN chief calls for Gaza truce, massive lifesaving aid deliveries

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a truce in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and the conflict in Sudan as the holy Muslim fasting

UN chief calls for Gaza truce, massive lifesaving aid deliveries
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Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war

Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, who on Sunday won the first Academy Award for his country for the "20 Days in Mariupol" documentary about the Russian siege of the port city, said he

Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war
Election|News|US|World

Russia's spy service accuses US of trying to meddle in presidential election

President Vladimir Putin's foreign intelligence service on Monday accused the United States of trying to meddle in Russia's presidential election and said that Washington even had

Russia's spy service accuses US of trying to meddle in presidential election
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Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence

Poland's president will propose during a visit to the United States that NATO members spend 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, he said on Monday.

Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence
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Kremlin declines comment on report U.S. prepared for Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine

The Kremlin on Monday declined to comment on a CNN report that the United States began preparing rigorously in late 2022 for Russia potentially striking Ukraine with a nuclear

Kremlin declines comment on report U.S. prepared for Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

Jordan says Israel's Al-Aqsa mosque restrictions risk 'explosion'

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Monday restrictions imposed by Israel on Muslim worshippers' access to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Jordan says Israel's Al-Aqsa mosque restrictions risk 'explosion'
Asia|Entertainment|News|World

Hiroshima residents hope 'Oppenheimer' Oscars draw attention to A-bomb reality

Half a world away from Hollywood, citizens in Hiroshima, Japan, reacted to the best picture win for "Oppenheimer", the blockbuster that depicted the race to develop

Hiroshima residents hope 'Oppenheimer' Oscars draw attention to A-bomb reality
Americas|News|World

Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns, says regional leader

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has issued his resignation as the Caribbean nation's head of government, the chair of the Caribbean Community said on Monday, leaving an

Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns, says regional leader
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Explainer-Who is on and off the ballot in Russia's presidential election?

Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development.

Explainer-Who is on and off the ballot in Russia's presidential election?
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Blinken to travel to Jamaica for CARICOM meeting on Haiti, US State Dept says

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Blinken to travel to Jamaica for CARICOM meeting on Haiti, US State Dept says
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Yemen's Houthis say they targeted bulk carrier, number of US war destroyers in Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune in the Gulf of Aden, the group's military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised speech early on Saturday.

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted bulk carrier, number of US war destroyers in Red Sea
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US, Jordan airdrop more aid to Gaza, US military says

The United States and Jordan carried out a new airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza's Palestinians on Sunday, parachuting in more than 11,500 meals, the U.S. military said.

US, Jordan airdrop more aid to Gaza, US military says
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Turkey, US discuss Ukraine, Gaza, ways to improve ties, foreign min says

Turkish and U.S. officials held comprehensive talks about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and various bilateral issues during meetings in Washington, Turkey's foreign minister said

Turkey, US discuss Ukraine, Gaza, ways to improve ties, foreign min says
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Russian embassy in US in contact with State Department ahead of elections, ambassador says

The Russian embassy in Washington is in "close contact" with the U.S.

Russian embassy in US in contact with State Department ahead of elections, ambassador says
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Hungary's PM Orban supports Trump after Florida meeting

Hungary's right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban lent his support to his long-time ally Donald Trump's bid to return to White House after meeting the former U.S.

Hungary's PM Orban supports Trump after Florida meeting
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Hamas chief blames Israel for stalled ceasefire talks, leaves door open

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel on Sunday for stalling ceasefire talks and rejecting Hamas's demand to end the war on Gaza, but said the group was still

Hamas chief blames Israel for stalled ceasefire talks, leaves door open
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Egypt in touch with Hamas and Israel in search of Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say

Egypt was in contact with senior Hamas and Israeli figures as well as other mediators on Sunday in an effort to restart negotiations for a truce in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim

Egypt in touch with Hamas and Israel in search of Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say
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Biden makes contradictory comments on Gaza 'red line' in MSNBC interview

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Biden makes contradictory comments on Gaza 'red line' in MSNBC interview
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Australian farmers rip out millions of vines amid wine glut

Millions of vines are being destroyed in Australia and tens of millions more must be pulled up to rein in overproduction that has crushed grape prices

Australian farmers rip out millions of vines amid wine glut
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As UN urges Sudan truce, Russia and China cite Gaza

The United Nations Security Council on Friday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan, prompting China to remind it not to forget about

As UN urges Sudan truce, Russia and China cite Gaza
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US says building Gaza port to take 'likely up to 60 days'

A temporary port system that the U.S. is seeking to build to speed up aid to Gaza will take "likely up to 60 days" to complete and involve

US says building Gaza port to take 'likely up to 60 days'
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US military lifts grounding of V-22 Osprey, three months after fatal Japan crash

U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has issued a flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey, three months after the military aircraft was grounded following a fatal crash in Japan, the U.S.

US military lifts grounding of V-22 Osprey, three months after fatal Japan crash
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US military airdrops more aid to Gaza, US official says

The U.S. military carried out its fourth airdrop of aid into Gaza on Friday, a U.S. official told Reuters, amid an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in the crowded coastal

US military airdrops more aid to Gaza, US official says
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US military aid for Ukraine 'vital' for US credibility -Ukrainian official

U.S. military aid to Ukraine, blocked by Republican leaders in Congress, is needed to provide a bridge until European nations can ramp up their own defense production, a senior

US military aid for Ukraine 'vital' for US credibility -Ukrainian official
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US aid policy on Gaza 'absurd' given military support for Israel, UN expert says

A U.N. expert on Friday criticised U.S. efforts to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza, such as plans for a temporary port and recent air drops, which he said were "absurd"

US aid policy on Gaza 'absurd' given military support for Israel, UN expert says
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Spain pledges extra 20 million euros in aid to UNRWA

Spain will give the United Nations' Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA an additional 20 million euros ($21.88 million) in aid, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday.

Spain pledges extra 20 million euros in aid to UNRWA
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South Sudan elections not on path for credible process, US official warns

Elections set to be held in South Sudan in December are not on a path for a credible process without urgent action, a senior U.S.

South Sudan elections not on path for credible process, US official warns
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South Korea says waiting for Montenegro to extradite Terraform Labs founder Kwon

South Korea is waiting for Montenegro to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, the justice minister said on Friday, after reports that a court in the Balkan nation had

South Korea says waiting for Montenegro to extradite Terraform Labs founder Kwon
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Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening, Ukraine says

Safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine is worsening daily, Ukraine's energy minister said on Friday, pledging to keep

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening, Ukraine says
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IMF's Georgieva interested in second term as fund's head, has support, say sources

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is interested in a second five-year term heading up the global lender and is poised to secure

IMF's Georgieva interested in second term as fund's head, has support, say sources
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IAEA Board calls on Russia to leave Zaporizhzhia, two years on

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors voted on Thursday to demand Russia withdraw from Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), in a resolution passed days after

IAEA Board calls on Russia to leave Zaporizhzhia, two years on
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EU sees maritime aid corridor to Gaza opening this weekend amid famine fears

The head of the European Commission said on Friday a maritime aid corridor could start operating between Cyprus and Gaza this weekend,

EU sees maritime aid corridor to Gaza opening this weekend amid famine fears
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Biden predicts "come to Jesus" meeting with Netanyahu over Gaza aid

President Joe Biden said he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the two of them were headed for a "come to Jesus" meeting over the issue of

Biden predicts "come to Jesus" meeting with Netanyahu over Gaza aid
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Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate

Teruko Yahata was eight when she saw a blueish-white light envelop the sky over her home city of Hiroshima one summer morning, moments before the first atomic bomb

Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate
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Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' shifts into higher gear

Communist Party-ruled Vietnam upgraded ties with Australia on Thursday, in the latest success for its "bamboo diplomacy", after it boosted relations last year with the world's

Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' shifts into higher gear
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US, Turkey kick off comprehensive talks to explore improving troubled ties

The U.S. and Turkey are set to kick off comprehensive talks on Thursday to discuss if the NATO allies can move beyond deep rooted disagreements over issues such

US, Turkey kick off comprehensive talks to explore improving troubled ties
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US to build temporary port to deliver Gaza aid

President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union speech on Thursday that the U.S. military will construct a temporary port on

US to build temporary port to deliver Gaza aid
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US threatens action against Iran at IAEA over continued 'stonewalling'

The United States on Thursday threatened future action against Iran at the U.N. nuclear watchdog if Tehran keeps "stonewalling" the watchdog by denying it the

US threatens action against Iran at IAEA over continued 'stonewalling'
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US says obstacles to ceasefire not insurmountable, despite apparent impasse

The United States continues to believe obstacles in the talks to achieve a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are not

US says obstacles to ceasefire not insurmountable, despite apparent impasse
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US military carries out new airdrop of aid into Gaza

The U.S. military carried out its third airdrop of aid into Gaza on Thursday, dropping more than 38,000 meals amid an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in the crowded coastal

US military carries out new airdrop of aid into Gaza
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US House panel invites Hunter Biden to testify on March 20, statement says

The U.S.

US House panel invites Hunter Biden to testify on March 20, statement says
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UN data: Global patent filings drop nearly 2% as innovation falters

Patent filings slipped last year by nearly 2% in the first fall in 14 years amid economic uncertainty, the U.N. patent agency said on Thursday, in a move it described as "concerning

UN data: Global patent filings drop nearly 2% as innovation falters
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UN chief calls for Ramadan truce in Sudan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a cessation of hostilities in Sudan during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which begins early

UN chief calls for Ramadan truce in Sudan
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Senior Russian officer warns Ukraine conflict could escalate into full-scale war in Europe

A senior Russian military officer has warned that the conflict in Ukraine could escalate into a full-scale war in Europe and said the probability of Moscow's forces becoming

Senior Russian officer warns Ukraine conflict could escalate into full-scale war in Europe
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On US port plan, UN says more aid to Gaza is 'obviously good'

International focus should be on large-scale distribution and entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza by land, but any way to deliver more aid is "obviously

On US port plan, UN says more aid to Gaza is 'obviously good'
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Mexico waiting on US proof that GM corn safe for its people, deputy ag minister says

Mexico is waiting for the United States to prove imported genetically modified (GM) corn is safe for Mexicans, said Deputy Agriculture

Mexico waiting on US proof that GM corn safe for its people, deputy ag minister says
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Market hopes are high that big central banks will cut rates around mid-year

Financial markets are turning their focus to when major central banks will start cutting interest rates, calling time on the most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in decades.

Market hopes are high that big central banks will cut rates around mid-year
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Israeli tank in 'likely scenario' fired machine gun at reporters after deadly shelling, report finds

An Israeli tank crew killed a Reuters reporter in Lebanon in October by firing two shells at a clearly identified group of journalists

Israeli tank in 'likely scenario' fired machine gun at reporters after deadly shelling, report finds
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Hamas delegation leaves Cairo with ceasefire talks ongoing until agreement - statement

A Hamas delegation left Cairo on Thursday, but will continue with Gaza ceasefire talks until an agreement is reached with Israel, the Palestinian group said in a

Hamas delegation leaves Cairo with ceasefire talks ongoing until agreement - statement
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China steps up grey-zone warfare to exhaust Taiwan, defence report says

China has stepped up grey-zone warfare against Taiwan, aiming to make the areas around the democratic island "saturated" with balloons, drones and civilian boats, a

China steps up grey-zone warfare to exhaust Taiwan, defence report says
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Vanuatu police, aided by US Coast Guard, say Chinese vessels violated fishing laws

Six Chinese fishing boats were found to be violating Vanuatu's fisheries law after being inspected by local police who were on board the first U.S.

Vanuatu police, aided by US Coast Guard, say Chinese vessels violated fishing laws
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U.S. urges Iran to dilute all its near-weapons-grade uranium

The United States called on Iran on Wednesday to dilute all of the uranium it has enriched to up to 60% purity, close to the weapons-grade level of roughly 90%,

U.S. urges Iran to dilute all its near-weapons-grade uranium
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US now pushes UN to back 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire to free hostages

The United States on Tuesday revised language in a draft United Nations Security Council resolution to back "an immediate ceasefire of roughly six-weeks

US now pushes UN to back 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire to free hostages
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US charges prominent South Sudan economist with gun running scheme

U.S. prosecutors have charged a prominent South Sudanese economist and Harvard fellow with conspiring to export Stinger missile systems, grenade launchers and automatic rifles

US charges prominent South Sudan economist with gun running scheme
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UNRWA donors likely to resume funding soon, Norway says

Many countries that paused funding to the U.N.

UNRWA donors likely to resume funding soon, Norway says
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Swedish PM travels to US as NATO accession nears

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom will travel to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, the government said in a brief statement.

Swedish PM travels to US as NATO accession nears
Europe|Science|World

Stone tools in Ukraine offer oldest evidence of humans in Europe

A dating method based on cosmic rays has identified stone tools found in western Ukraine as the oldest-known evidence of human occupation in Europe - 1.4 million years ago -

Stone tools in Ukraine offer oldest evidence of humans in Europe
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South China Sea collision not reason to invoke defence treaty with U.S., says Philippine president

A recent collision of Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea is not the time or reason to invoke a Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States, Philippines President

South China Sea collision not reason to invoke defence treaty with U.S., says Philippine president
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Russia oil fleet shifts away from Liberia, Marshall Island flags amid US sanctions crackdown

Dozens of oil tankers used by Russia have stopped sailing under the Liberian and Marshall Islands flags in recent weeks after the

Russia oil fleet shifts away from Liberia, Marshall Island flags amid US sanctions crackdown
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Russia dismisses ICC warrants as meaningless provocation

Moscow on Wednesday dismissed the issuance of International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants against two top Russian commanders as a spurious provocation

Russia dismisses ICC warrants as meaningless provocation
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Oil fell slightly as China growth worries clash with output cuts

Oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday as concerns about demand growth in China, the world's biggest crude importer, clashed with signs of supply tightness amid output

Oil fell slightly as China growth worries clash with output cuts
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Kremlin says Russia will not meddle in the U.S. presidential election

The Kremlin on Wednesday said that Russia will not meddle in the November U.S. presidential election, and dismissed American findings that Moscow orchestrated

Kremlin says Russia will not meddle in the U.S. presidential election
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Inside Europe's drive to get ammunition to Ukraine as Russia advances

Hundreds of Czechs and a handful of Ukrainians are working round the clock in eastern Czech Republic to transform a collection

Inside Europe's drive to get ammunition to Ukraine as Russia advances
Americas|World

Dominican Republic ups security as Haiti gang leader warns of 'civil war'

The Dominican Republic said on Wednesday it was maintaining strict security measures on its border with Haiti after Jimmy Cherizier, a gang member seeking to topple the

Dominican Republic ups security as Haiti gang leader warns of 'civil war'
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US wants 'as many channels as possible' for Gaza aid, State Dept says

The United States is working to get aid into Gaza through as many channels as possible to remedy the humanitarian disaster amid Israel's war

US wants 'as many channels as possible' for Gaza aid, State Dept says
US|World

US supports UN review into aid-related Gaza incident where dozens were killed

The United States supports the United Nations doing a review into an aid-related incident in Gaza last week where dozens of people were

US supports UN review into aid-related Gaza incident where dozens were killed
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US Navy says USS John Finn conducted routine south-to-north Taiwan Strait transit

The Arleigh-Burke guided missile class destroyer USS John Finn conducted a routine south-to-north Taiwan Strait transit on March 5, the U.S. Navy said in a statement on Tuesday.

US Navy says USS John Finn conducted routine south-to-north Taiwan Strait transit
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US diplomat Nuland, strong supporter of Ukraine, to step down

Victoria Nuland, the third-ranking U.S. diplomat who is known for her staunch support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, will step down as under secretary of state for

US diplomat Nuland, strong supporter of Ukraine, to step down
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US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire terms

The White House on Monday said a temporary ceasefire in Gaza was essential to a hostage deal and called on Hamas to accept the terms currently on the table, as talks to secure a

US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire terms
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US appeals court dismisses child labor case against tech companies

A federal appeals court on Tuesday refused to hold five major technology companies liable over their alleged support for the use of child labor in cobalt mining operations in the

US appeals court dismisses child labor case against tech companies
MidEast|News|US|World

US and Jordan air-drop more aid to Gaza

The United States and Jordan carried out a new air drop of humanitarian aid to Gaza's Palestinians on Tuesday, parachuting in more than 36,800

US and Jordan air-drop more aid to Gaza
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Ukrainian defence chiefs discuss war needs with Austin

Ukraine's defence minister said on Monday that he and the commander of its armed forces discussed with U.S.

Ukrainian defence chiefs discuss war needs with Austin
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Turkish foreign minister visits US this week, source says

Turkey's foreign minister will visit the U.S. on March 7-8 for talks on the Gaza and Ukraine wars and defence and energy, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Tuesday, as relations

Turkish foreign minister visits US this week, source says
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Russia says it strengthens military forces in Europe in response to NATO

Russia has strengthened its military forces in the north and west of the country to counter what Moscow perceives as a build-up of NATO forces near Russia, Defence Minister Sergei

Russia says it strengthens military forces in Europe in response to NATO
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Russia communist wing asks for probe into West's possible involvement in Stalin's death

The Communists of Russia party has asked the FSB security service and top prosecutors to investigate the possible involvement of Western intelligence services in the death of Soviet leader

Russia communist wing asks for probe into West's possible involvement in Stalin's death
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Poised for accession, Sweden joins NATO drills in reshaped north

Swedish armed forces joined NATO for exercises on Monday, contributing troops, helicopters and fighter jets as the alliance carries out its largest set of

Poised for accession, Sweden joins NATO drills in reshaped north
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Japanese PM to address US Congress on April 11

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on April 11, congressional leaders said in a statement on Monday.

Japanese PM to address US Congress on April 11
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Hamas says no exchange of prisoners before Gaza ceasefire

An exchange of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages in Gaza can only happen after a ceasefire, senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said on Tuesday, as ceasefire talks in Cairo

Hamas says no exchange of prisoners before Gaza ceasefire
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German minister says participant dialed into military call via non-secure line

Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday one of the participants on the military call on Ukraine intercepted by Russia had dialed in via a non-secure line and

German minister says participant dialed into military call via non-secure line
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German minister says no political decision made on sending Taurus to Ukraine

A high-level military call on Ukraine intercepted by Russia made clear that no political decision on sending Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv has been made, Defence Minister Boris

German minister says no political decision made on sending Taurus to Ukraine
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Explainer-Haiti's prime minister called for international security support. Who answered?

As increasingly powerful alliances of heavily armed gangs expand their influence over Haiti's capital, its government formally requested a multinational force be deployed

Explainer-Haiti's prime minister called for international security support. Who answered?
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Engaging Chinese diplomat, former anti-graft official tipped to be next foreign minister

As Beijing-based diplomats attend the annual session of China's parliament this week, one Chinese official drawing attention is a charismatic Oxford

Engaging Chinese diplomat, former anti-graft official tipped to be next foreign minister
Americas|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's Lula proposes law to regulate labor on ride-hailing apps

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a bill to congress on Monday to regulate labor rights of workers from ride-hailing apps in the country, which includes

Brazil's Lula proposes law to regulate labor on ride-hailing apps
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US tells citizens to leave Haiti 'as soon as possible' after violent weekend

The United States called for its citizens to leave Haiti "as soon as possible" after an escalation of violence over the weekend, which saw 15,000 more people flee their

US tells citizens to leave Haiti 'as soon as possible' after violent weekend
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US envoy due in Beirut to continue de-escalation talks

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is due to visit Beirut on Monday to continue diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict across the Lebanese-Israeli border and bringing

US envoy due in Beirut to continue de-escalation talks
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UN rights chief calls for 'non-discriminatory' US election

The U.N. human rights chief on Monday called on the United States to protect the right to vote and ensure that this year's presidential election is "non-discriminatory". The U.N.

UN rights chief calls for 'non-discriminatory' US election
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South Korea, US troops kick off annual drills over North threats

South Korean and U.S. militaries kicked off their spring drills on Monday with twice the number of troops joining compared to last year, officials said, as the allies

South Korea, US troops kick off annual drills over North threats
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Russian warship arrives in Qatar for defence exhibition, Interfax reports

Russia's Pacific Fleet frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov entered the Qatari port of Hamad where it will take part in the DIMDEX-2024 defence exhibition, Interfax news agency reported on Monday,

Russian warship arrives in Qatar for defence exhibition, Interfax reports
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Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and an ally of President Vladimir Putin, said on Monday that Ukraine was part of Russia and ruled out peace talks with

Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy
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North Korea broke into S. Korean chip equipment firms, Seoul's spy agency says

North Korea's hacking groups have broken into at least two South Korean manufacturers of chipmaking equipment, as the country looks to evade sanctions and turn out

North Korea broke into S. Korean chip equipment firms, Seoul's spy agency says
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Malaysia says MH370 search must go on, 10 years after plane vanished

Malaysia is pushing for a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the transport minister said on Sunday, as the 10th anniversary of

Malaysia says MH370 search must go on, 10 years after plane vanished
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Israel's Gantz tests Netanyahu partnership in Washington

Benny Gantz, the Israeli war cabinet member visiting Washington this week, tells a story of how his mother, a Holocaust survivor, once had an operation in

Israel's Gantz tests Netanyahu partnership in Washington
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Iran's president discusses Gaza with Algerian counterpart - Algeria's presidency

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday discussed bilateral relations, energy cooperation, trade and Gaza with Algeria's leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune in a one-day state visit,

Iran's president discusses Gaza with Algerian counterpart - Algeria's presidency
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Iran election turnout hits record low, hardliners maintain grip on parliament

Turnout in Iran's parliamentary election was around 41%, the country's interior minister said on Monday, the lowest participation since Iran's 1979 Islamic

Iran election turnout hits record low, hardliners maintain grip on parliament
Europe|News|World

IAEA's Grossi plans to discuss Zaporizhzhia plant with Russia's Putin

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday he intends to discuss Russia's plans for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant it is occupying in Ukraine when he meets

IAEA's Grossi plans to discuss Zaporizhzhia plant with Russia's Putin
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Hungarian PM Orban to meet Trump on March 8 in Florida

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump on March 8 in Florida, Orban's press chief told Hungarian state news agency MTI late on Sunday.

Hungarian PM Orban to meet Trump on March 8 in Florida
Crime|World

Haitian police unions plead for help after attack on main prison

Armed groups were closing in on Haiti's largest prison on Saturday night, defying police forces who called for help after days of gunfire in parts of the capital as a major

Haitian police unions plead for help after attack on main prison
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Closing gender gap could lift global GDP more than 20%, World Bank says

Ending discriminatory laws and practices that prevent women from working or starting businesses could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20%,

Closing gender gap could lift global GDP more than 20%, World Bank says
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Australia welcomes Southeast Asia leaders with fresh maritime security funding

Australia said on Monday the Pacific and Southeast Asian countries are facing serious defence threats as it set aside more funds for a maritime security pact with ASEAN countries

Australia welcomes Southeast Asia leaders with fresh maritime security funding
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After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defence - minister

Greece, host of the headquarters of the EU operation to shield ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, hopes to play a more central role

After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defence - minister
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After blunt assessment of Gaza 'catastrophe,' VP Harris to meet Israel's Gantz

Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and other top U.S. officials in Washington on Monday as the White House ramps up

After blunt assessment of Gaza 'catastrophe,' VP Harris to meet Israel's Gantz
Asia|News|US|World

US says it takes seriously reports of misbehavior by its envoy to Singapore

The White House on Friday said the U.S. government was taking seriously an internal watchdog report that the U.S. ambassador to Singapore threatened his staff and failed to

US says it takes seriously reports of misbehavior by its envoy to Singapore
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Two buildings damaged, people evacuated after 'incident' in Russia's St Petersburg, governor says

Two buildings were damaged and people were evacuated in Russia's St Petersburg on Saturday morning after local residents reported a loud explosion that blew out windows.

Two buildings damaged, people evacuated after 'incident' in Russia's St Petersburg, governor says
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Russians gather in subdued defiance to lay 'fearless' Kremlin critic Navalny to rest

Standing under grey skies holding red and white bouquets, Russians lined up patiently along pavements leading towards opposition politician Alexei Navalny's funeral on Friday, two

Russians gather in subdued defiance to lay 'fearless' Kremlin critic Navalny to rest
Economy|World

Rocky start set WTO talks up for minimal results

It was billed as the "reform ministerial" that could lay a platform for updated global trading rules fit for modern challenges, from climate change

Rocky start set WTO talks up for minimal results
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Norway's king has pacemaker implanted in Malaysia after falling ill on holiday

Norway's King Harald had a temporary pacemaker implanted on Saturday at a hospital in Malaysia after falling ill while on holiday there, the Norwegian royal household said.

Norway's king has pacemaker implanted in Malaysia after falling ill on holiday
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Moscow says Russia, China agree that Russia must be present in Ukraine talks

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and China's special representative for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, said it is impossible to discuss a Ukraine settlement without Moscow's

Moscow says Russia, China agree that Russia must be present in Ukraine talks
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Japanese ex-soldier wins U.S. award for her fight against sexual harassment

The United States on Friday said it would honour former Japan Self-Defense Forces soldier Rina Gonoi with the International Women of Courage Award for bringing about

Japanese ex-soldier wins U.S. award for her fight against sexual harassment
MidEast|News|World

Israeli airstrike hits Gaza tent, killing 11-Gaza health ministry

At least 11 Palestinians were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a tent in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, the Gaza health ministry said, in an area where

Israeli airstrike hits Gaza tent, killing 11-Gaza health ministry
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Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted' - minister

Google's decision to remove some apps in India from its app store "cannot be permitted", Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, amid

Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted' - minister
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Global media outlets sign letter urging protection of journalists in Gaza

Senior leaders at multiple global media outlets signed a letter urging Israeli authorities to protect journalists in Gaza, saying reporters have been working

Global media outlets sign letter urging protection of journalists in Gaza
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Factbox - What's the state of play in WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?

World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators released new draft deals on Friday showing that all-night talks in Abu Dhabi had failed to produce a breakthrough on key

Factbox - What's the state of play in WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?
MidEast|News|US|World

Explainer-How will the United States airdrop aid to Gaza?

The U.S. military will start carrying out airdrops of food and supplies into Gaza in the coming days, joining other countries like France, Jordan and Egypt that have done the

Explainer-How will the United States airdrop aid to Gaza?
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Biden to announce US air drop of aid into Gaza, US officials say

President Joe Biden is expected to announce on Friday his intention to order a military air drop of humanitarian aid into Gaza, four U.S. officials told Reuters, speaking on

Biden to announce US air drop of aid into Gaza, US officials say
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Biden says US military will drop aid into Gaza

President Joe Biden said on Friday the U.S. military would drop humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip in the coming days, and that Washington would be doing everything it could

Biden says US military will drop aid into Gaza
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As famine looms in Gaza, the US scrambles for solutions

From air drops of humanitarian aid to supply ships from Cyprus, the United States is urgently seeking ways to feed the people

As famine looms in Gaza, the US scrambles for solutions
MidEast|News|US|World

US urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza aid incident

The U.S. is urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza on Thursday, where health authorities said more than 100 Palestinians had been shot

US urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza aid incident
Americas|News|US|World

US trade chief: 'Complex trade-offs' needed at WTO talks

U.S.

US trade chief: 'Complex trade-offs' needed at WTO talks
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US Senate defeats bid to stop F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, voting continues

The U.S.

US Senate defeats bid to stop F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, voting continues
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Ukraine says it has shot down three more Russian warplanes

Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, the latest successes it has reported against Moscow's air force.

Ukraine says it has shot down three more Russian warplanes
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Ukraine repels Russian attacks but situation is difficult, top general says

Ukrainian forces have pushed back Russian troops from the village of Orlivka, west of Avdiivka, but the situation on the eastern front remains difficult, Ukrainian army chief

Ukraine repels Russian attacks but situation is difficult, top general says
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Turkey receives U.S. draft letters approving F-16 jets deal -official

The United States has sent Turkey draft letters of offer and acceptance regarding its request to buy Block-70 F-16 fighter jets and modernisation kits, Turkey's defence ministry

Turkey receives U.S. draft letters approving F-16 jets deal -official
Americas|Environment|News|World

Texas Panhandle fire expands to 1 million acres, becoming state's largest ever

Fire crews on Thursday fought to contain a deadly wildfire that has burned more than 1 million acres (404,686 hectares)

Texas Panhandle fire expands to 1 million acres, becoming state's largest ever
Asia|News|World

Taiwan faces steady 'drip' of pressure as China tightens pre-inauguration squeeze

Taiwan is facing a steady "drip, drip" of Chinese pressure ahead of the inauguration of its next president in May, with officials in Taipei fearing

Taiwan faces steady 'drip' of pressure as China tightens pre-inauguration squeeze
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian court rejects appeal by American detained on treason charge

A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by a Russian-American woman against her detention on a treason charge.

Russian court rejects appeal by American detained on treason charge
MidEast|News|World

Oil prices rise as Gaza deaths complicate ceasefire talks

Oil prices rose on Friday and were set to end the week modestly higher as talks over a potential ceasefire in Gaza were further complicated by the deaths of more than 100

Oil prices rise as Gaza deaths complicate ceasefire talks
Asia|Australia|World

'No role' for China in Pacific policing, Australian minister says

Australia's Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said there should be "no role" for China in policing the Pacific Islands, and Australia will train more local security

'No role' for China in Pacific policing, Australian minister says
Asia|Crime|News|World

New Zealand court orders millions in fines and compensation over deadly volcanic eruption

A New Zealand court on Friday ordered the tour booking agents and managers of an island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people to pay survivors more than NZ$10 million ($6.1

New Zealand court orders millions in fines and compensation over deadly volcanic eruption
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Israel appropriates 650 acres of West Bank land near big settlement

Israel appropriated on Thursday several tracts of land near a major Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, but a source briefed on the decision told Reuters that there was

Israel appropriates 650 acres of West Bank land near big settlement
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Exclusive-A halt to Gaza fighting would trigger Lebanon ceasefire talks, PM says

A halt to fighting in the Gaza Strip as early as next week would trigger indirect talks to end hostilities along Lebanon's southern border with

Exclusive-A halt to Gaza fighting would trigger Lebanon ceasefire talks, PM says
Americas|World

Canada imposes travel requirements for Mexicans to curb flow of asylum seekers

Canada will reinstate some visa requirements for Mexican nationals from Thursday to stem the flow of asylum seekers from the Latin American country, the Canadian immigration

Canada imposes travel requirements for Mexicans to curb flow of asylum seekers
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Biden says reported firing on Gaza food line will complicate truce talks

President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States was checking reports of Israeli troops firing on people waiting for food aid in Gaza and that he believes the deadly

Biden says reported firing on Gaza food line will complicate truce talks
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US trade chief rules out WTO dispute deal this week but says mood is positive

U.S.

US trade chief rules out WTO dispute deal this week but says mood is positive
Africa|News|US|World

US pushes for UN Security Council action to end war in Sudan

The United States on Wednesday pushed for the United Nations Security Council to take action to help end a nearly year-long conflict in Sudan between the

US pushes for UN Security Council action to end war in Sudan
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U.S. consular officials visit Paul Whelan in Russia prison -embassy

The United States embassy in Russia said on Wednesday that U.S. consular officials visited Paul Whelan, a U.S.

U.S. consular officials visit Paul Whelan in Russia prison -embassy
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US considers airdropping aid into Gaza as land deliveries slow, US official says

President Joe Biden's administration is considering airdropping aid from U.S. military planes into Gaza as land deliveries become increasingly difficult

US considers airdropping aid into Gaza as land deliveries slow, US official says
Europe|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks Balkan arms, support at summit in Albania

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tried to drum up Balkan support for his vision of peace in Ukraine and promoted the idea of joint arms production at a two-day summit

Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks Balkan arms, support at summit in Albania
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim seeks 'industry revolution' in rural areas amid widening inequality

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an "industry revolution" in rural regions by building factories nationwide, state media KCNA said on Thursday, amid

North Korea's Kim seeks 'industry revolution' in rural areas amid widening inequality
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Marketmind: US tracking 3%+ growth; Apple downshifts, Kiwi surprise

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With world markets partly frozen ahead of this week's U.S. inflation update, attention swung elsewhere from Cupertino to New Zealand.

Marketmind: US tracking 3%+ growth; Apple downshifts, Kiwi surprise
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Israeli plan to expand settlements helped trigger U.S. shift in language

Israel's plan to add thousands more homes to settlements in the occupied West Bank announced last week was the final push the Biden

Israeli plan to expand settlements helped trigger U.S. shift in language
Americas|Election|News|US|World

'I hope Biden wins,' Brazil's Lula says ahead of US election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hopes U.S. counterpart Joe Biden will win his bid for re-election in November, he said in an interview aired late on Tuesday.

'I hope Biden wins,' Brazil's Lula says ahead of US election
Europe|News|World

Germany hosts peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Germany is hosting two days of peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia five months after Azerbaijan recaptured its Karabakh region from its ethnic Armenian majority, prompting a

Germany hosts peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Economy|Finance|News|World

G7 finance meeting marred by divisions over seizing Russian assets

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Wednesday publicly challenged U.S.

G7 finance meeting marred by divisions over seizing Russian assets
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Zelenskiy says Black Sea grain corridor in doubt without US aid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that without new U.S. military aid his country would be unable to defend a Black Sea shipping corridor

Zelenskiy says Black Sea grain corridor in doubt without US aid
Economy|News|World

Yellen says Israel resuming tax revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority

Israel has agreed to resume transferring tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority to fund basic services and bolster the West Bank economy, and money has begun

Yellen says Israel resuming tax revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority
Asia|Business|News|World

Vietnam plans union reform to avert trade woes, risking foreign firms' unease

Communist-ruled Vietnam is expected to ratify this year the UN convention for the free establishment of trade unions, UN officials and diplomats said, in a

Vietnam plans union reform to avert trade woes, risking foreign firms' unease
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US cautions against escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah

The United States does not want to see tensions rise further between Israel and Hezbollah, the U.S.

US cautions against escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah
Asia|News|US|World

US cautions after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police

The United States on Monday cautioned Pacific Islands nations against assistance from Chinese security forces after Reuters

US cautions after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police
Europe|News|World

Ukraine welcomes West's discussion of direct intervention, Russia warns against it

A senior Ukrainian official on Tuesday welcomed talk of European nations sending troops to Ukraine, but the Kremlin said a conflict between Russia and NATO would become inevitable if

Ukraine welcomes West's discussion of direct intervention, Russia warns against it
Americas|US|World

Top Putin ally pledges Russian help in countering U.S. in Latin America - TASS

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev, a top ally of President Vladimir Putin, pledged on Monday to help Latin American countries counter what he described as U.S.

Top Putin ally pledges Russian help in countering U.S. in Latin America - TASS
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Timelines, predictability key issues for next sovereign debt roundtable -Georgieva

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday said she wants to shine a spotlight on the timelines and predictability of debt restructuring

Timelines, predictability key issues for next sovereign debt roundtable -Georgieva
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South Korea, US to stage annual drills focusing on Korea nuclear threats

South Korea and the United States will begin their annual spring military drills next week with a focus on heading off North Korea's potential use of nuclear weapons,

South Korea, US to stage annual drills focusing on Korea nuclear threats
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Russia says its forces capture Ukrainian village near Avdiivka

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday its forces had made further progress in eastern Ukraine by taking control of the village of Severne near Avdiivka, a Ukrainian town it

Russia says its forces capture Ukrainian village near Avdiivka
MidEast|News|US|World

Netanyahu, responding to Biden, says Israel's war stand has wide U.S. support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he had consistently resisted pressure to end the Gaza war prematurely and that this stand has popular U.S. support that

Netanyahu, responding to Biden, says Israel's war stand has wide U.S. support
Asia|Business|News|Technology|World

Meta's Zuckerberg in South Korea, expected to discuss AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived in South Korea late on Tuesday, where he is expected to hold talks on artificial intelligence and have meetings with President Yoon Suk Yeol and the

Meta's Zuckerberg in South Korea, expected to discuss AI
News|World

Houthis say they can reassess Red Sea attacks if Israeli 'aggression' stops

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they could only reconsider their missile and drone attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea once

Houthis say they can reassess Red Sea attacks if Israeli 'aggression' stops
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Global rich keep luxury property prices rising as Manila, Dubai soar - Knight Frank

Luxury residential property bucked the trend of falling prices in 2023 and rose 3.1%, as double-digit gains in the likes of Manila and Dubai offset falls in New York

Global rich keep luxury property prices rising as Manila, Dubai soar - Knight Frank
MidEast|News|World

Factbox-Details of 40-day Gaza truce draft proposal being studied by Hamas

Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has received a draft proposal from Gaza truce talks in Paris for a pause in military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli

Factbox-Details of 40-day Gaza truce draft proposal being studied by Hamas
Europe|News|World

Europeans rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron

Germany, Britain and other European countries said on Tuesday they had no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine, after France hinted

Europeans rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron
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Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan; polls show Trump beating Haley

President Joe Biden's support for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza will be put to a test on Tuesday in Michigan, home to a large Arab American

Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan; polls show Trump beating Haley
Americas|News|US|World

Venezuela's sudden policy change may stem from waning support for Maduro, sources say

Venezuela's recent abrupt reversal in its nascent rapprochement with the United States and domestic opponents is likely a response to declining

Venezuela's sudden policy change may stem from waning support for Maduro, sources say
Europe|News|World

Sweden's NATO accession ends era of go-it-alone security

Sweden's final hurdle to joining NATO was swept away on Monday after hold-out Hungary's ratification, ending 200 years during which Stockholm's military self-

Sweden's NATO accession ends era of go-it-alone security
Europe|News|World

Russia says idea of Ukraine peace talks without Moscow is absurd

The Kremlin said on Monday that the idea of holding peace talks without Russia was ridiculous, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he hoped to hold a spring summit in

Russia says idea of Ukraine peace talks without Moscow is absurd
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian PM resigns as pressure grows over post-war Gaza plans

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his resignation on Monday, as the Palestinian Authority looks to build support for an expanded role following

Palestinian PM resigns as pressure grows over post-war Gaza plans
News|Political|World

Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, says ally

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap at the time of his death, Maria Pevchikh, a Navalny ally, said on Monday, repeating her

Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, says ally
Economy|News|World

Kremlin shrugs off latest Western sanctions against Russia

The Kremlin on Monday shrugged off the latest round of Western sanctions against Moscow, saying that Russia's economy had adapted to restrictions and that those imposing sanctions

Kremlin shrugs off latest Western sanctions against Russia
News|World

Iran's uranium stock enriched to 60% shrinks but problems persist -IAEA papers say

Iran's stock of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade has shrunk, bringing it below the theoretical threshold at which it could produce three atom bombs, but

Iran's uranium stock enriched to 60% shrinks but problems persist -IAEA papers say
Economy|Environment|News|World

IMF urges G20 cooperation on climate, global AI principles

Medium-term global growth prospects are the weakest in decades, but G20 major economies could boost growth prospects if they work together to address climate

IMF urges G20 cooperation on climate, global AI principles
Europe|News|Political|World

France's Macron says sending troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday there was no consensus on sending troops to Ukraine, but the subject could not be ruled out.

France's Macron says sending troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out
Africa|Americas|News|World

Benin offers 2,000 troops to Haiti force -US ambassador

Benin has offered 2,000 troops to support a planned Kenyan-led international force to help Haitian national police fight armed gangs, U.S.

Benin offers 2,000 troops to Haiti force -US ambassador
MidEast|News|US|World

US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar have agreed on 'basic contours' of hostage deal -Sullivan

The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Israel have come to an understanding of "basic contours" of a hostage deal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, U.S.

US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar have agreed on 'basic contours' of hostage deal -Sullivan
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian president Zelenskiy's press conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday, a day after the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Ukrainian president Zelenskiy's press conference
Economy|Europe|News|World

UK PM Sunak says West should be bolder about seizing Russian assets

Western nations should be bolder about confiscating Russian assets which they froze after the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

UK PM Sunak says West should be bolder about seizing Russian assets
Europe|News|World

Russia says its forces take better positions near Avdiivka and Donetsk

Russia said on Sunday that its forces had taken more advantageous positions near Avdiivka and Donetsk after President Vladimir Putin ordered the military to push further into

Russia says its forces take better positions near Avdiivka and Donetsk
Europe|News|World

Paris conference to belie 'doom and gloom' on Ukraine, Elysee says

Some 20 European leaders will gather in Paris on Monday to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a message of European resolve on Ukraine and counter the Kremlin's

Paris conference to belie 'doom and gloom' on Ukraine, Elysee says
Business|Economy|News|World

'Not in dreamland': WTO aims for modest outcomes at Abu Dhabi meeting

Trade ministers from nearly every country in the world gather in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a World Trade Organization meeting that aims to set new

'Not in dreamland': WTO aims for modest outcomes at Abu Dhabi meeting
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu says it is unclear if hostage deal will emerge

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday said it was not clear yet whether a hostage deal would materialize from ongoing talks, declining to discuss specifics but saying the

Netanyahu says it is unclear if hostage deal will emerge
MidEast|News|World

Israel, Hamas skirmish throughout Gaza as talk of truce resurfaces

Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, both sides said on Sunday, as mediating

Israel, Hamas skirmish throughout Gaza as talk of truce resurfaces
Europe|News|World

Germany still discussing supplying long-range weapons to Ukraine, foreign minister says

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Saturday, said Germany was still discussing whether to supply long-range weapons to Ukraine.

Germany still discussing supplying long-range weapons to Ukraine, foreign minister says
Europe|News|World

Factbox-World leaders offer support to Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion

Western leaders have been voicing their solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Here are some of the latest comments: U.S.

Factbox-World leaders offer support to Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Column-Funds' short yen bets to test Japan's intervention resolve: McGeever

Hedge funds are wagering one of their biggest bets against the Japanese yen in years, pushing Japanese authorities' tolerance of the currency's slide

Column-Funds' short yen bets to test Japan's intervention resolve: McGeever
Business|Finance|News|World

Analysis-Top global energy traders face multi-billion cash quandary

As the world's top global energy trading houses prepare for their biggest annual industry get-together this week in London they face a growing

Analysis-Top global energy traders face multi-billion cash quandary
Americas|News|US|World

U.S. to rally support for Haiti mission at CARICOM summit, State Dept official says

At the upcoming Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting in Guyana, the United States will push for more support for a security mission to Haiti, State Department official Brian Nichols said

U.S. to rally support for Haiti mission at CARICOM summit, State Dept official says
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U.S. Senate leader Schumer, in Ukraine, urges House speaker to help pass aid bill

After meeting Ukraine's president, U.S.

U.S. Senate leader Schumer, in Ukraine, urges House speaker to help pass aid bill
Asia|US|World

US, China officials discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation, State Department says

A top U.S. official on North Korea held a video call this week with China's envoy on Korean Peninsula affairs in which they discussed

US, China officials discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation, State Department says
News|World

Trinidad government confirms fuel oil is leaking off Tobago's coast

Trinidad and Tobago's government on Friday confirmed the refined product leaking from a barge that struck a reef and overturned off the coast of Tobago was tested and determined to be a

Trinidad government confirms fuel oil is leaking off Tobago's coast
Economy|News|US|World

Senior US official discusses Sri Lanka's IMF program in Colombo

Senior U.S. diplomat Richard Verma on Friday met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Colombo, and discussed Sri Lanka's economic

Senior US official discusses Sri Lanka's IMF program in Colombo
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Russian assets in 'urgent' spotlight as Yellen heads to G20 meeting

U.S. officials continue to discuss with allies what to do with Russian assets immobilized after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine two years ago, a senior U.S.

Russian assets in 'urgent' spotlight as Yellen heads to G20 meeting
Europe|News|Technology|US|World

Putin says 95% of Russia's nuclear forces have been modernised

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that 95% of Russia's strategic nuclear forces had been modernised and that the Air Force had just taken delivery of four new supersonic

Putin says 95% of Russia's nuclear forces have been modernised
News|US|World

Moldovan president welcomes US sanctions on pro-Russian party member

Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Friday welcomed new U.S. sanctions on pro-Russian Shor party member Marina Tauber, accusing her of trying to undermine the democracy.

Moldovan president welcomes US sanctions on pro-Russian party member
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Factbox-Key parts of sweeping US sanctions against Russia

The United States on Friday issued sweeping sanctions against Russia over the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and to

Factbox-Key parts of sweeping US sanctions against Russia
Americas|News|World

Ecuador calls off arms exchange with US over plan to send weapons to Ukraine

Ecuador's government has canceled a plan to trade outdated Soviet weapons for new arms from the United States, President Daniel Noboa said, after learning the old weapons would have

Ecuador calls off arms exchange with US over plan to send  weapons to Ukraine
Asia|News|World

China says it aims to 'contain' foreign interference over Taiwan this year

China aims to "contain" foreign interference over Taiwan and "resolutely combat" any efforts towards the island's formal independence this year, which is the sensitive 75th

China says it aims to 'contain' foreign interference over Taiwan this year
MidEast|News|Political|World

Blinken says Israel's new settlements in West Bank "inconsistent" with international law

Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank were inconsistent with international law, U.S.

Blinken says Israel's new settlements in West Bank "inconsistent" with international law
Political|World

US warns Iran against providing ballistic missiles to Russia

The Biden administration on Thursday warned Iran of a "swift and severe" response from the international community if Tehran provided ballistic missiles to

US warns Iran against providing ballistic missiles to Russia
Economy|News|Political|US|World

US to hit Russia with 'hundreds and hundreds' of new sanctions, senior US diplomat says

A senior U.S. diplomat said on Thursday the United States will impose "hundreds and hundreds and hundreds" of sanctions against Russia

US to hit Russia with 'hundreds and hundreds' of new sanctions, senior US diplomat says
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US bill on Chinese biotech firms may be more 'narrowly tailored', lawmaker says

A bill in the U.S.

US bill on Chinese biotech firms may be more 'narrowly tailored', lawmaker says
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Putin on Biden's 'crazy SOB' remark: shows why he is preferable as U.S president

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Joe Biden's "crazy SOB" remark showed why the Kremlin felt that for Russia, Biden would be a preferable future U.S. president

Putin on Biden's 'crazy SOB' remark: shows why he is preferable as U.S president
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

IMF says Ukraine needs 'timely support' from US, other donors

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said that "timely support" for Ukraine was needed from the United States and other international donors to ensure the

IMF says Ukraine needs 'timely support' from US, other donors
Europe|News|Political|World

German lawmakers reject Taurus missiles for Ukraine after nearly 2 years of war

German lawmakers backed providing further military support for Ukraine on Thursday, almost two years after Russia's invasion, but rejected a call by the opposition to deliver long-

German lawmakers reject Taurus missiles for Ukraine after nearly 2 years of war
Europe|News|Political|World

France’s Macron to host Ukraine summit in Paris on Monday

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a number of European leaders and government representatives for a meeting on Ukraine in Paris on Monday, his office said.

France’s Macron to host Ukraine summit in Paris on Monday
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Fate of US aid to Ukraine package discussed on Taiwan trip, lawmakers say

A stalled U.S. bill on military aid to Ukraine which will also help fund weapons for Taiwan was discussed this week during a visit to Taipei by U.S. lawmakers, two of the

Fate of US aid to Ukraine package discussed on Taiwan trip, lawmakers say
Europe|World

Explainer-In third year of war, why Ukraine's fate hinges on West

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the conflict will be determined not just on the battlefield but also in Western capitals and other places far from the

Explainer-In third year of war, why Ukraine's fate hinges on West
Americas|MidEast|News|World

EU sees G20 consensus on two-state solution for Israel-Palestinian conflict

Foreign ministers at the G20 group of nations meeting in Brazil were of one opinion on the need for a two-state solution as the only path to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian

EU sees G20 consensus on two-state solution for Israel-Palestinian conflict
Asia|News|World

Defence firms see Asia opportunity in Russian absence from air show

Russia's absence from the Singapore Airshow, as its companies struggle with sanctions and the demands of sustaining the invasion of Ukraine, shows an opportunity

Defence firms see Asia opportunity in Russian absence from air show
Technology|World

Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose procurement networks

Revelations that a North Korean missile fired by Russia in Ukraine contained a large number of components linked to U.S.-based companies underline the

Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose procurement networks
Americas|World

Blinken rallies support for Haiti security mission in Brazil

Canada, Benin, France and Jamaica have offered support to a U.N.-backed international security force aimed at tackling rampant gang violence in Haiti,

Blinken rallies support for Haiti security mission in Brazil
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Biden to meet Navalny's wife, daughter on Thursday, NBC reports

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet the wife and daughter of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died last week, on Thursday in California, NBC reported.

Biden to meet Navalny's wife, daughter on Thursday, NBC reports
Europe|News|Political|US|World

As war with Russia enters third year, US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance

Top Biden administration officials spent last weekend in Europe trying to soothe jitters over the prospect of U.S. military aid to Ukraine

As war with Russia enters third year, US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance
Economy|World

Analysis-Global trade rift widening as Ukraine war passes two-year mark

Two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there are clear signs that the global economy is fragmenting into two separate blocs and that multilateral trade

Analysis-Global trade rift widening as Ukraine war passes two-year mark
Business|Economy|Finance|World

World Trade Organization's push for reform plagued by obstacles

Days before talks that could decide its future role in setting the rules for global commerce in an era of rising protectionism, the World Trade Organization is snagged

World Trade Organization's push for reform plagued by obstacles
MidEast|News|World

Vessel attacked by missiles southeast of Yemen's Aden, UKMTO says

Two missiles were fired at a vessel in an attack southeast of the Yemeni port city of Aden on Thursday, causing a fire onboard, Britain's maritime agency said.

Vessel attacked by missiles southeast of Yemen's Aden, UKMTO says
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US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon

The Israeli military and Hezbollah have a window to de-escalate tensions along Lebanon's southern border before a possible Israeli military offensive against the

US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

US lawmaker who chairs China committee arrives in Taiwan

U.S.

US lawmaker who chairs China committee arrives in Taiwan
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US expands visa restrictions on transportation operators over migration

The United States on Wednesday expanded visa restrictions for transportation operators "facilitating irregular migration", as the Biden administration aims to tackle a record

US expands visa restrictions on transportation operators over migration
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

US charges Japanese crime leader with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

U.S. authorities on Wednesday charged the leader of a Japanese crime syndicate with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear

US charges Japanese crime leader with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Ukraine, IMF working toward deal on $890 million disbursement, source says

International Monetary Fund officials are negotiating with Ukrainian officials in Warsaw, Poland this week about a follow-on disbursement of $890 million from the country's $

Ukraine, IMF working toward deal on $890 million disbursement, source says
MidEast|News|World

Turkey calls for Gaza ceasefire, two-state solution at G20 meeting

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the international community to take a more active role towards an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution to the conflict

Turkey calls for Gaza ceasefire, two-state solution at G20 meeting
Europe|News|US|World

Russia to bite off much more of Ukraine, Putin ally Medvedev says

Russian troops will go much further into Ukraine, taking the southern city of Odesa and may even one day push on to the capital Kyiv, a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir

Russia to bite off much more of Ukraine, Putin ally Medvedev says
Business|Economy|News|US|World

Half of Japanese firms see another Trump presidency as risk, Reuters poll shows

Roughly half of Japanese firms see another Donald Trump presidency as a potential risk to business, with the prospect of increased protectionism the leading cause for

Half of Japanese firms see another Trump presidency as risk, Reuters poll shows
News|World

Gaza death toll rises to 29,313, Rafah residents killed in strike

Israel stepped up its bombardment of the southern city of Rafah, residents said on Wednesday, as the

Gaza death toll rises to 29,313, Rafah residents killed in strike
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

FACTBOX-Japan's Nikkei then and now, as shares near '89 record

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index is nearing its all-time high of 38,957.44 set on Dec. 29, 1989 in the heady days of the country's bubble economy.

FACTBOX-Japan's Nikkei then and now, as shares near '89 record
MidEast|News|World

Exclusive-Iran sends Russia hundreds of ballistic missiles, sources say

Iran has provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, six sources told

Exclusive-Iran sends Russia hundreds of ballistic missiles, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|US|World

WTO panel issues ruling on US compliance with Spanish olive duties ruling

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday issued a ruling on the United States' compliance with a ruling on Spanish olive duties.

WTO panel issues ruling on US compliance with Spanish olive duties ruling
US|World

U.S.-Turkey ties now have significant momentum, Senator Murphy says

There is significant momentum in relations between the United States and Turkey upon which the two NATO allies can capitalise, U.S.

U.S.-Turkey ties now have significant momentum, Senator Murphy says
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US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top U.N. court

The United States and Russia will present arguments on Wednesday in proceedings at the U.N.'s highest court examining the legality of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian

US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top U.N. court
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US military drone shot down near Yemen, US officials say

A U.S. military Mq-9 drone was shot down near Yemen by Iran-backed militants, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday, the second time such a shoot down has taken place in recent

US military drone shot down near Yemen, US officials say
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US lawmakers hopeful of pause in Gaza war before Ramadan

Two senior U.S lawmakers who held talks with Israeli and Arab leaders said on Tuesday that they were hopeful a deal could be struck allowing a humanitarian

US lawmakers hopeful of pause in Gaza war before Ramadan
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US House forms AI task force as legislative push stalls

Leaders of the U.S.

US House forms AI task force as legislative push stalls
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US casts third veto of UN action since start of Israel-Hamas war

The United States on Tuesday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate

US casts third veto of UN action since start of Israel-Hamas war
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UN sanctions six Congo rebels as fighting in east escalates

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday sanctioned six people from five armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as violent clashes escalate in the

UN sanctions six Congo rebels as fighting in east escalates
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Taiwan says it has not stepped up military deployments on frontline islands

Taiwan has not increased military deployments on frontline islands facing China and there is nothing unusual in the military situation around Taiwan, the defence ministry said on

Taiwan says it has not stepped up military deployments on frontline islands
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Russia's top general visits troops in Ukraine to discuss next steps

Russia's top general, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, visited troops fighting in the war in Ukraine to discuss the next steps after the taking the town of Avdiivka,

Russia's top general visits troops in Ukraine to discuss next steps
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Russia says G20 Ukraine discussion is 'destructive'

The inclusion of the topic of Ukraine at the Group of 20 meetings is destructive and the politicisation of the Group is unacceptable, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday ahead of

Russia says G20 Ukraine discussion is 'destructive'
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Russia denies U.S. claims that Moscow plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space and his defence minister flatly denied U.S. claims that Russia was

Russia denies U.S. claims that Moscow plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space
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Putin has not watched Yulia Navalnaya's video statement, says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not watched a video statement by Yulia Navalnaya in which she vowed to continue Alexei Navalny's work, but her assertion he was poisoned with a

Putin has not watched Yulia Navalnaya's video statement, says Kremlin
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G20 ministers discuss conflicts, global governance in Brazil

Foreign ministers from the G20 group of nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to discuss world tensions and ways to

G20 ministers discuss conflicts, global governance in Brazil
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Explainer-Nukes in space: What have Russia and the United States said?

Unidentified sources in the United States say Russia is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon but President

Explainer-Nukes in space: What have Russia and the United States said?
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EU summons Russian envoy, demands independent investigation into Navalny's death

The European Union summoned Russia's representative to the EU and called for an independent international investigation into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the

EU summons Russian envoy, demands independent investigation into Navalny's death
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Continued US aid vital for Ukraine refugees returning home: UNHCR

The U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday it was vital for the United States to maintain its funding of humanitarian agencies to ease the refugee crisis caused by Russia's

Continued US aid vital for Ukraine refugees returning home: UNHCR
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China disappointed over US veto on Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote, Xinhua reports

China expressed "strong disappointment" over the United States blocking a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war calling for an immediate humanitarian

China disappointed over US veto on Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote, Xinhua reports
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Belarus leader Lukashenko calls for armed street patrols, warns of 'extremist' crime

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko called on law enforcement agencies on Tuesday to organise patrols with small arms on the streets of Belarusian cities to ensure the safety of people.

Belarus leader Lukashenko calls for armed street patrols, warns of 'extremist' crime
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Assange charged for 'indiscriminately' publishing sources' names, U.S. lawyers say

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being prosecuted for publishing sources' names and not his political opinions, lawyers representing the United States said on Wednesday as

Assange charged for 'indiscriminately' publishing sources' names, U.S. lawyers say
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As Rafah braces for Israeli ground assault, Biden says 'ceasefire' more often

U.S. President Joe Biden spent months wanting a "pause" in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

As Rafah braces for Israeli ground assault, Biden says 'ceasefire' more often
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WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States on Tuesday after more

WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop U.S. extradition
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Ukrainian steel giant Metinvest's CEO warns Russian advance "alarming"

The head of Ukraine's steel giant Metinvest has called Russia's advance in eastern Ukraine, where its has some of its biggest operations, "alarming" and urged the United States to

Ukrainian steel giant Metinvest's CEO warns Russian advance "alarming"
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Ukrainian foreign minister discusses peace prospects with Chinese counterpart

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Saturday he had discussed the prospects for peace in Kyiv's nearly two-year-old war against Russia with his Chinese counterpart, part of a

Ukrainian foreign minister discusses peace prospects with Chinese counterpart
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia exploits aid delays

Russia is exploiting delays in aid to Ukraine, and the situation in areas where Moscow's troops are concentrated is "extremely difficult", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia exploits aid delays
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Israel's six-week drive to hit Hamas in Rafah and scale back war

Israel expects to continue full-scale military operations in Gaza for another six to eight weeks as it prepares to mount a ground

Israel's six-week drive to hit Hamas in Rafah and scale back war
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Gaza's second-largest hospital 'completely out of service', health ministry says

The Gaza Strip's second-largest hospital has been put "completely out of service", a spokesperson for the Gaza health ministry said on Sunday.

Gaza's second-largest hospital 'completely out of service', health ministry says
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Explainer-Iraq's competing Shi'ite armed factions and parties

A visit by the commander of Iran's elite Quds Force to Baghdad has led to a pause in attacks on U.S. troops by Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, multiple Iranian and Iraqi sources told

Explainer-Iraq's competing Shi'ite armed factions and parties
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Exclusive-IAEA chief says Iran's nuclear enrichment activity remains high

Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use despite U.N. pressure to stop it, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday, adding

Exclusive-IAEA chief says Iran's nuclear enrichment activity remains high
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China must see need to reform WTO rules, says EU trade chief

China needs to play a constructive role in talks at the World Trade Organization to reform global trade rules on industrial subsidies or risk rivals setting

China must see need to reform WTO rules, says EU trade chief
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Analysis-Europe seeks to sway Trump camp on NATO, Ukraine aid

Even as they insist they are not dancing to Donald Trump's tune on NATO, European leaders are singing from a song sheet designed to appeal to the former U.S.

Analysis-Europe seeks to sway Trump camp on NATO, Ukraine aid
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Wars and elections complicate deal-making ahead of Abu Dhabi meeting - WTO chief

The head of the World Trade Organization warned on Friday that it could be difficult to strike deals at a major ministerial meeting later this month amid a "tough environment",

Wars and elections complicate deal-making ahead of Abu Dhabi meeting - WTO chief
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US plans to send weapons to Israel even as Biden pushes for ceasefire, WSJ reports

The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Wall Street

US plans to send weapons to Israel even as Biden pushes for ceasefire, WSJ reports
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US peacekeepers ready to prevent violence in north Kosovo, commander says

U.S. peacekeeping troops in Kosovo are well equipped and stand ready to prevent violence in the country's ethnically divided north, often the scene of

US peacekeepers ready to prevent violence in north Kosovo, commander says
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US, Arab, European ministers meet in Munich to outline post-Gaza ideas

Senior U.S., Arab and European officials met in Munich on Friday to discus progress on formulating a plan for post-war Gaza that would be linked to

US, Arab, European ministers meet in Munich to outline post-Gaza ideas
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Talk of European nuclear deterrent 'not helpful', says NATO's Stoltenberg

Talk of a potential European nuclear deterrent that would not involve the United States is "not helpful", NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday.

Talk of European nuclear deterrent 'not helpful', says NATO's Stoltenberg
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Take Five: Two years of war and an AI bull

It's been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, bringing war to Europe for the first time in decades, while the markets' AI bull's seemingly unstoppable run continues, and China returns

Take Five: Two years of war and an AI bull
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Netanyahu rejects international pressure for Palestinian state

Israel will not be pressured into accepting a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, following a Washington Post report that Israel's main ally the

Netanyahu rejects international pressure for Palestinian state
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Navalny's death shocks, but doesn't shift, divided US Congress

U.S. lawmakers expressed shock and outrage at the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Friday, but the news looked unlikely

Navalny's death shocks, but doesn't shift, divided US Congress
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Kremlin: No contact from US about Moscow's nuclear capability in space -TASS

The United States has not contacted Russia since rumours about Russia's new nuclear capabilities in space surfaced, but Moscow is ready to work with Washington on developing anti-

Kremlin: No contact from US about Moscow's nuclear capability in space -TASS
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Italy 'ready to do more' on military aid for Ukraine, foreign minister says

Italy is ready to offer more military aid to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday.

Italy 'ready to do more' on military aid for Ukraine, foreign minister says
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Hezbollah says Israel will pay 'in blood' for killing civilians

The Iran-backed Hezbollah signalled on Friday it would escalate attacks on Israel in response to the deaths of 10 Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli attacks this week, saying

Hezbollah says Israel will pay 'in blood' for killing civilians
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Germany to provide $1.22-billion military support package to Ukraine

As part of a security agreement signed between Germany and Ukraine, Berlin has prepared a further military support package worth 1.13 billion euros ($1.22 billion) that is focused

Germany to provide $1.22-billion military support package to Ukraine
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Germany's Scholz, Ukraine's Zelenskiy sign security agreement in Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a security agreement at a ceremony in the German capital on Friday.

Germany's Scholz, Ukraine's Zelenskiy sign security agreement in Berlin
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G7 foreign ministers observe a minute's silence for Navalny

G7 foreign ministers observed a minute's silence at the start of their meeting in Munich on Saturday to pay their respects to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in

G7 foreign ministers observe a minute's silence for Navalny
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France's Macron opens door to recognising Palestinian state

The recognition of a Palestinian state is no longer a taboo for France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, suggesting Paris could make the decision if efforts for a two-state

France's Macron opens door to recognising Palestinian state
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Ex-FBI official sentenced to more than two years for hiding payments

A former FBI official was sentenced to more than two years in prison on Friday for hiding $225,000 in payments from a former Albanian intelligence officer while serving in a

Ex-FBI official sentenced to more than two years for hiding payments
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Egypt says displacement is unacceptable, but will deal with civilians humanely

Egypt's foreign minister said on Saturday that while his country would deal with civilians humanely, the displacement of Palestinians remained unacceptable.

Egypt says displacement is unacceptable, but will deal with civilians humanely
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China's Wang Yi held 'constructive' talks with Blinken in Munich - Chinese foreign ministry

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed lifting sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals in a meeting with U.S.

China's Wang Yi held 'constructive' talks with Blinken in Munich - Chinese foreign ministry
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Brazil, Venezuela offering help with oil spill, says Trinidad Prime Minister

Trinidad and Tobago is considering declaring an international emergency to deal with an oil spill that has stained miles of its shores and threatens to spread to its

Brazil, Venezuela offering help with oil spill, says Trinidad Prime Minister
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Blinken: 'Extraordinary' opportunity for Israel to be integrated into the Middle East

There is an "extraordinary opportunity" in the months ahead for Israel to be integrated into the Middle East as Arab countries are willing to normalize ties with the country, U.S.

Blinken: 'Extraordinary' opportunity for Israel to be integrated into the Middle East
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Biden to speak at noon on Navalny's death, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the White House at 12 p.m.

Biden to speak at noon on Navalny's death, White House says
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US, EU discuss Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine war's second anniversary

The U.S., EU and other partners discussed Russia sanctions at a meeting in Brussels this week ahead of the two year

US, EU discuss Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine war's second anniversary
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US concerned about reports of intimidation, voter suppression in Pakistan election, White House says

The United States is concerned about reports of intimidation and voter suppression in Pakistan's election, the White House said on Thursday after reports of protests in some

US concerned about reports of intimidation, voter suppression in Pakistan election, White House says
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Ukraine needs $486 billion to recover, rebuild after nearly two years of war - World Bank

Rebuilding Ukraine's economy after Russia's invasion nearly two years ago is expected to cost $486 billion, 2.8 times its 2023 expected economic output, a new

Ukraine needs $486 billion to recover, rebuild after nearly two years of war - World Bank
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Top Israeli ministers reject Palestinian statehood as part of post war plan

Top ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government rejected Palestinian statehood on Thursday following a Washington Post report that Israel's main ally the United

Top Israeli ministers reject Palestinian statehood as part of post war plan
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Telemedicine abortion is as safe, effective as in-person care, US study finds

Abortion pills sent to pregnant women after video call or text message consultations are as safe and effective as in-person care, according to a large study from the United States,

Telemedicine abortion is as safe, effective as in-person care, US study finds
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Russia using thousands of SpaceX Starlink terminals in Ukraine, WSJ says

Russian troops in Ukraine are using thousands of Starlink satellite communications terminals made by Elon Musk's SpaceX, the Ukrainian military intelligence chief told the Wall Street

Russia using thousands of SpaceX Starlink terminals in Ukraine, WSJ says
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Putin complains about lack of piercing questions from Tucker Carlson

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he was surprised by a lack of sharp questions from U.S. television host Tucker Carlson in an interview that made headlines around the world last week.

Putin complains about lack of piercing questions from Tucker Carlson
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Pernod Ricard set for flat full-year sales after tough first half

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard said on Thursday it expected sales to flatline this year after the first six months were tough, banking on improving demand in the key Chinese and

Pernod Ricard set for flat full-year sales after tough first half
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Lockheed Martin on track to increase production of weapons systems

Lockheed Martin said on Thursday that it was on track to raise production of its weapons systems to meet increased demand amid escalating security concerns.

Lockheed Martin on track to increase production of weapons systems
Science|Technology|World

Japan takes another shot at next-generation H3 rocket launch

Japan will try again this weekend to launch its new flagship rocket, the H3, in a bid to restore its space program after the booster's failed inaugural flight last

Japan takes another shot at next-generation H3 rocket launch
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Houthis vow to continue attacks in solidarity with Palestinians

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis will press on with attacks on Red Sea shipping in solidarity with the Palestinians as long as Israel continues to commit "crimes" against them, their

Houthis vow to continue attacks in solidarity with Palestinians
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Explosion reported near vessel east of Yemen's Aden: UKMTO

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Thursday it had received a report of an explosion near a vessel 85 nautical miles east of Yemen's port city of

Explosion reported near vessel east of Yemen's Aden: UKMTO
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Ecuador President Noboa ratifies military cooperation agreements with US

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa on Thursday ratified two military cooperation agreements with the United States, including one for joint naval operations, amid

Ecuador President Noboa ratifies military cooperation agreements with US
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Blinken says Russia-related national security threat not an active capability

U.S.

Blinken says Russia-related national security threat not an active capability
Australia|News|US|World

Australia PM backs parliament motion calling for Julian Assange's release

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voted in favour of a motion in parliament's lower house calling for the return of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange to

Australia PM backs parliament motion calling for Julian Assange's release
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Analysis-Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space

The space-based weapon U.S. intelligence believes Russia may be developing is more likely a nuclear-powered device to blind, jam or fry the

Analysis-Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space
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US urges Senegalese President Sall to restore Senegal's electoral calendar

U.S.

US urges Senegalese President Sall to restore Senegal's electoral calendar
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US supports Japan's push for talks with North Korea, envoy says

The United States supports Japan's efforts to hold talks with North Korea and hopes any dialogue would seek to resolve issues ranging from regional security to human

US supports Japan's push for talks with North Korea, envoy says
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U.S. reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel, State Dept says

The United States is reviewing reports that Israel has harmed civilians in its war in Gaza under a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring countries

U.S. reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel, State Dept says
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US issues sanctions on Iranian subsidiary of the Central Bank of Iran, others

The United States on Wednesday said it had imposed sanctions on an Iranian subsidiary of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), two entities based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),

US issues sanctions on Iranian subsidiary of the Central Bank of Iran, others
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US concerned about Venezuela's arrest of activist and her family

The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that human rights activist Rocio San Miguel and members of her family have been arrested in Venezuela, the White House said on

US concerned about Venezuela's arrest of activist and her family
MidEast|News|World

UN warns Israel: Rafah invasion could 'lead to slaughter'

The United Nations on Tuesday warned against an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, saying an offensive could "lead to a slaughter" in

UN warns Israel: Rafah invasion could 'lead to slaughter'
Economy|News|World

UN fears US designation of Houthis could harm Yemen's economy

The United Nations fears that a U.S. decision to return Yemen's Houthi rebels to a list of terrorist groups could harm the war-torn country's economy,

UN fears US designation of Houthis could harm Yemen's economy
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UK to urge allies to boost defence production for Ukraine

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will urge allies to increase defence production to help Ukraine's war with Russia, his office said on Tuesday ahead of a diplomatic tour to

UK to urge allies to boost defence production for Ukraine
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Ukraine defence minister, new armed forces chief inform Western generals of Kyiv's plans

Ukraine Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and newly appointed armed forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed Kyiv's military plans for 2024 with the supreme commander of the NATO Armed

Ukraine defence minister, new armed forces chief inform Western generals of Kyiv's plans
Asia|News|World

Taiwan reports another Chinese 'combat readiness patrol' nearby

Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 14 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships on Wednesday.

Taiwan reports another Chinese 'combat readiness patrol' nearby
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Sweden says it expects Hungary to soon give NATO membership approval

Sweden's foreign minister said on Wednesday that he expects that Hungary will soon approve the Swedish NATO membership application.

Sweden says it expects Hungary to soon give NATO membership approval
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Some Palestinians leave Rafah refuge, fearing Israeli assault

Nahla Jarwan fled her home in the central Gaza Strip to seek refuge in Rafah - like more than 1 million other Palestinians escaping Israel's military

Some Palestinians leave Rafah refuge, fearing Israeli assault
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Shehbaz Sharif set for Pakistan's top job as elder brother steps aside

Shehbaz Sharif is set to begin a second term as Pakistan's prime minister in coming days, returning to the role he had until August

Shehbaz Sharif set for Pakistan's top job as elder brother steps aside
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Russia suspends annual payments to Arctic Council, RIA agency reports

Russia has suspended annual payments to the Arctic Council until "real work" resumes with the participation of all member countries, Russia's RIA state news agency reported, citing the

Russia suspends annual payments to Arctic Council, RIA agency reports
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Russia's parliament to vote on suspending Moscow's OSCE participation

Russia's parliament will vote on Feb. 21 on suspending the country's participation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation (OSCE), Duma Speaker

Russia's parliament to vote on suspending Moscow's OSCE participation
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Rescue workers search for missing gold miners after Turkey landslide

Rescue workers battled to find nine workers trapped under earth after a landslide at a gold mine in eastern Turkey on Wednesday, the interior

Rescue workers search for missing gold miners after Turkey landslide
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Putin says he prefers 'more predictable' Biden over Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview broadcast on Wednesday that he preferred Joe Biden to Donald Trump but was willing to work with any U.S. president.

Putin says he prefers 'more predictable' Biden over Trump
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Pentagon chief vows to support Ukraine even as future funding remains in doubt

U.S.

Pentagon chief vows to support Ukraine even as future funding remains in doubt
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No solution to WTO appeals court crisis foreseen, documents show

A draft proposal on reforming the World Trade Organization leaves open the question of resolving the organisation's broken appeals bench and asks trade ministers to

No solution to WTO appeals court crisis foreseen, documents show
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North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast -South Korea military

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's military said. The missiles were launched about 9 a.m.

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast -South Korea military
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NATO's Stoltenberg urges US House to pass Ukraine aid, says China watching

NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg urged the U.S.

NATO's Stoltenberg urges US House to pass Ukraine aid, says China watching
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Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to hone their skills and trick their targets, according to

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools
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Kremlin denies Reuters report that Putin offered a ceasefire in Ukraine

The Kremlin on Wednesday denied a Reuters report that Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine to the United States via intermediaries.

Kremlin denies Reuters report that Putin offered a ceasefire in Ukraine
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Japan PM Kishida plans South Korea visit on March 20, Fuji TV reports

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea on March 20, broadcaster Fuji TV reported on Wednesday.

Japan PM Kishida plans South Korea visit on March 20, Fuji TV reports
MidEast|News|World

Inconclusive Gaza truce talks dent hopes of Palestinians in Rafah

Palestinians jammed into their last refuge in Gaza voiced growing fear on Wednesday that Israel will soon launch a planned assault on the southern city of Rafah

Inconclusive Gaza truce talks dent hopes of Palestinians in Rafah
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Factbox-Who could feature in a Russia-US prisoner swap?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that it might be possible to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is awaiting trial in Moscow on spying charges, in

Factbox-Who could feature in a Russia-US prisoner swap?
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Explainer-What's at stake at the WTO's next meeting in Abu Dhabi?

Ministers from across the globe are convening for a World Trade Organization meeting in Abu Dhabi between Feb 26.-29 to try to broker deals, including on reforming its

Explainer-What's at stake at the WTO's next meeting in Abu Dhabi?
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Exclusive-Trump adviser proposes new tiered system for NATO members who don't pay up

A leading national security adviser to Donald Trump told Reuters on Tuesday that he would push for changes to NATO if the former president returns to power that

Exclusive-Trump adviser proposes new tiered system for NATO members who don't pay up
Europe|News|World

Exclusive-Putin's suggestion of Ukraine ceasefire rejected by United States, sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin's suggestion of a ceasefire in Ukraine to freeze the war was rejected by the United States after

Exclusive-Putin's suggestion of Ukraine ceasefire rejected by United States, sources say
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Blinken says he spoke to Paul Whelan, US citizen being held by Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said he had spoken on Monday with Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine who is being detained in Russia.

Blinken says he spoke to Paul Whelan, US citizen being held by Russia
MidEast|News|World

White House presses Israel to work toward pause in Gaza war

The White House on Monday pressed Israel to work toward a pause in the Gaza conflict to win freedom for more hostages held by Hamas and rapidly increase the flow of humanitarian

White House presses Israel to work toward pause in Gaza war
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US lawmakers call for sanctions on China's WuXi AppTec biotech firm

The U.S. should review Chinese biotech firm WuXi AppTec and its affiliate WuXi Biologics for sanctions, a bipartisan group of lawmakers told top Biden

US lawmakers call for sanctions on China's WuXi AppTec biotech firm
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Trump's NATO comment what 'Putin loves to hear' - Dutch minister

Former U.S.

Trump's NATO comment what 'Putin loves to hear' - Dutch minister
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Nasdaq signs technical assistance agreement with Ukraine - USAID

Exchange operator Nasdaq has signed a partnership agreement with the Ukrainian government aimed at supporting the development of Ukrainian capital markets, the U.S.

Nasdaq signs technical assistance agreement with Ukraine - USAID
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Kremlin says it is ready to support actions leading to ceasefire in Gaza

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was ready to support any action leading to the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Kremlin says it is ready to support actions leading to ceasefire in Gaza
Election|US|World

Kerry: Trump can't stop green energy revolution, but China coal threat looms

By Julia Payne and America Hernandez PARIS - A re-elected Donald Trump won't stop renewable energy deployment, but could reverse anti-coal diplomacy efforts, U.S.

Kerry: Trump can't stop green energy revolution, but China coal threat looms
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Israeli president, Palestinian PM to attend Munich Security Conference

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh are among hundreds of high-ranking officials due to attend the

Israeli president, Palestinian PM to attend Munich Security Conference
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IMF warns that any action on Russian assets needs 'sufficient legal support'

The International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that any decisions taken about seizing frozen Russian assets should be backed with "sufficient legal support"

IMF warns that any action on Russian assets needs 'sufficient legal support'
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IMF's Gopinath urges central banks to move cautiously on any rate cuts

The No. 2 official at the International Monetary Fund on Monday said inflation had come down in many countries and the global economy appeared headed for a soft landing, but

IMF's Gopinath urges central banks to move cautiously on any rate cuts
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Explainer-Why is US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again?

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized again and was put under general anesthesia on Monday to address a bladder issue.

Explainer-Why is US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again?
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Explainer-Why is Israel planning a Rafah offensive and what would it mean?

Israel is planning to expand its ground assault into the city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge from the offensive that has laid waste to much of the Gaza

Explainer-Why is Israel planning a Rafah offensive and what would it mean?
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Exclusive-France proposes Hezbollah withdrawal, border talks for Israel-Lebanon truce

France has delivered a written proposal to Beirut aimed at ending hostilities with Israel and settling the disputed Lebanon-Israel

Exclusive-France proposes Hezbollah withdrawal, border talks for Israel-Lebanon truce
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Estonia's PM says Trump's NATO comments should be wake-up call for allies to invest in defense

Recent comments made by U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on NATO should be a wake-up call for NATO members who haven't invested much in defense, Estonia's Prime Minister

Estonia's PM says Trump's NATO comments should be wake-up call for allies to invest in defense
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Congo protesters burn US and Belgian flags, target Western embassies

Police in Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas on Monday to disperse protesters who burned tyres and U.S. and Belgian flags near Western embassies and U.N.

Congo protesters burn US and Belgian flags, target Western embassies
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Canada says Israeli assault on Rafah would be devastating

Canada on Monday joined those urging Israel not to mount a ground invasion against Gaza's southern Rafah neighborhood, saying such an attack would be devastating for Palestinians.

Canada says Israeli assault on Rafah would be devastating
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

World stocks at two-year high, U.S. inflation data in focus

European stocks opened higher on Monday and world stocks were steady at their highest in more than two years, as investors waited for U.S. inflation data due

World stocks at two-year high, U.S. inflation data in focus
Europe|News|World

Ukraine destroys 14 of 17 Russia-launched drones - Ukraine air force

Ukraine's air defence systems destroyed 14 out of 17 drones that Russia launched overnight and one Kh-59 cruise missile, Ukraine's Air Force said on Monday.

Ukraine destroys 14 of 17 Russia-launched drones - Ukraine air force
MidEast|News|World

Syria allows UN to keep delivering aid from Turkey

Syria has extended permission for the United Nations to deliver aid to opposition-held areas in the northwest of the country via two Turkish border crossings

Syria allows UN to keep delivering aid from Turkey
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Republicans blast Trump over threat to abandon NATO allies

Some of former President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans on Sunday lashed out at him for saying he would not want to protect NATO members from a future attack

Republicans blast Trump over threat to abandon NATO allies
MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu says he has not spoken to Biden since 'over the top' remarks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he has not spoken to U.S.

Netanyahu says he has not spoken to Biden since 'over the top' remarks
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Macron names former Engie chief as envoy for future Asia-EU corridor

French President Emmanuel Macron named the former head of gas utility Engie as its special envoy to a multinational rail and ports project linking the Middle East and South Asia

Macron names former Engie chief as envoy for future Asia-EU corridor
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Israel Finance Minister says Moody's downgrade unreasonable, politicised

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Saturday brushed off a Moody's downgrading of Israel's credit rating, saying the decision linked to the Gaza war was not based on

Israel Finance Minister says Moody's downgrade unreasonable, politicised
Economy|Finance|World

IMF's Georgieva "very confident" on soft landing, sees rate cuts coming

The International Monetary Fund is now "very confident" the world economy will see a soft landing, its Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday, adding that interest

IMF's Georgieva "very confident" on soft landing, sees rate cuts coming
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Hamas says any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah will 'blow up' hostage exchange talks - Aqsa TV

Any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah on the Gaza border will "blow up" the hostage exchange negotiations," Hamas-run Aqsa Television channel quoted a senior Hamas leader as saying on

Hamas says any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah will 'blow up' hostage exchange talks - Aqsa TV
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Gaza death toll climbs 28,064 Palestinians killed, 67,611 injured since Oct. 7-Gaza health ministry

At least 28,064 Palestinians have been killed and 67,611 others injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7, the health ministry in Gaza said in a statement on Saturday.

Gaza death toll climbs 28,064 Palestinians killed, 67,611 injured since Oct. 7-Gaza health ministry
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Desperate Palestinians in Gaza's Rafah fear coming Israeli assault

The Abu Mustafa family's tent is hard against the high concrete and metal fence separating Gaza from Egypt in Rafah, the last

Desperate Palestinians in Gaza's Rafah fear coming Israeli assault
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Armenia's PM: 'We are not Russia's ally' in war against Ukraine

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview published on Sunday that his country was not Russia' ally in its war against Ukraine, but stressed its military cooperation

Armenia's PM: 'We are not Russia's ally' in war against Ukraine
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Ambrey says bulker was targeted by missiles in Bab al-Mandab

British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Monday that a Marshall Islands-flagged, Greece-owned bulk carrier was targeted by missiles in two separate incidents within two minutes

Ambrey says bulker was targeted by missiles in Bab al-Mandab
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US won't restart UNRWA aid until investigation completed -officials

The Biden administration plans to wait for an internal investigation of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees to conclude before resuming aid to

US won't restart UNRWA aid until investigation completed -officials
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US, UK, EU urge probe into Pakistan election, express concerns

The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday separately expressed concerns about Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of a vote on Thursday

US, UK, EU urge probe into Pakistan election, express concerns
Africa|News|US|World

U.S. museum returns Ghana's first batch of looted gold regalia

A U.S. museum has returned a batch of royal regalia to Ghana that was looted by British colonial soldiers 150 years ago, marking the first major return

U.S. museum returns Ghana's first batch of looted gold regalia
US|World

US confronts dangers from 'not very good' Iran-backed militants

More than a month before a deadly drone strike that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, U.S.

US confronts dangers from 'not very good' Iran-backed militants
MidEast|News|World

UN against any forced displacement of civilians from Gaza's Rafah

Palestinian civilians in Rafah in the Gaza Strip need to be protected, but there should not be any forced mass displacement, the United Nations said on

UN against any forced displacement of civilians from Gaza's Rafah
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UAE says mediation efforts led to Russia, Ukraine swap of 100 prisoners each

The United Arab Emirates said it succeeded in mediating the release of 100 Russian prisoners of war in exchange for 100 war prisoners from the Ukrainian side.

UAE says mediation efforts led to Russia, Ukraine swap of 100 prisoners each
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Take Five: Rain check on those rate-cut bets?

As China's troubled markets take time out for the Lunar New Year holiday, U.S. inflation numbers, key UK data, Russia's central bank meeting and an election in the world's third-

Take Five: Rain check on those rate-cut bets?
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Putin says a swap deal to free WSJ reporter Gershkovich might be possible

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired on Thursday that it might be possible to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is awaiting

Putin says a swap deal to free WSJ reporter Gershkovich might be possible
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Prague, Budapest hold up EU move to sanction violent Israeli settlers

An EU effort to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians in the West Bank has stalled due to objections from Hungary and the

Prague, Budapest hold up EU move to sanction violent Israeli settlers
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Palestinians brace for Rafah evacuation, Israeli assault plan

Trapped in and around Rafah amid fears of a "bloodbath," more than 1 million terrified Palestinians waited for Israel to complete a plan

Palestinians brace for Rafah evacuation, Israeli assault plan
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Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer

Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas.

Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer
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Kremlin, commenting on purported Mariupol death toll, accuses Ukraine of many civilians deaths

The Kremlin said on Friday it had not yet reviewed an assessment by Human Rights Watch on how many people had been killed in the city of Mariupol, but accused Ukrainian forces of

Kremlin, commenting on purported Mariupol death toll, accuses Ukraine of many civilians deaths
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Factbox-What did Putin say on war and peace, WW3 and AI?

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in an interview published on Friday about war and peace in Ukraine, the risks of advances in genetics and artificial

Factbox-What did Putin say on war and peace, WW3 and AI?
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Factbox-Vadim Krasikov, the Russian hitman Putin wants to swap for U.S. journalist

The man Russian President Vladimir Putin wants in exchange for releasing American journalist Evan Gershkovich is Vadim Krasikov, serving a life sentence for murdering an exiled

Factbox-Vadim Krasikov, the Russian hitman Putin wants to swap for U.S. journalist
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FAA chief to meet with Boeing in Seattle next week

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FAA chief to meet with Boeing in Seattle next week
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Column-Is China now an 'alternative' investment? McGeever

An engine of world growth for 20 years, the largest consumer of commodities and world's number two economy has somehow slipped into "alternative

Column-Is China now an 'alternative' investment? McGeever
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Biden says Gaza fighting 'over the top,' pushing for pause

U.S.

Biden says Gaza fighting 'over the top,' pushing for pause
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Australia to invest a further $260m on next-generation military drones

Australia will spend an additional A$400 million ($260 million) to manufacture next-generation military drones - one of a number of locally manufactured projects

Australia to invest a further $260m on next-generation military drones
MidEast|News|US|World

US aware of reports that Israel detained two Americans in Gaza, State Dept says

The United States is aware of reports that two Americans in Gaza were detained by Israeli forces in a raid early on Thursday and is seeking more information, the State

US aware of reports that Israel detained two Americans in Gaza, State Dept says
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Signs of rare unrest among North Korean workers in China, researchers say

South Korea's intelligence agency says poor conditions for North Koreans working overseas have led to "incidents and accidents", while researchers report rare protests

Signs of rare unrest among North Korean workers in China, researchers say
Europe|News|US|World

Scholz, Biden to discuss Ukraine aid, NATO and Israel war

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his talks with U.S.

Scholz, Biden to discuss Ukraine aid, NATO and Israel war
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Polish PM says U.S. Republicans should be ashamed for not backing Ukraine aid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday that Republican senators in the United States should be ashamed for blocking a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, saying former

Polish PM says U.S. Republicans should be ashamed for not backing Ukraine aid
Environment|Science|World

Monarch butterfly numbers in Mexico plummet to near record low

The population of monarch butterflies in the Mexican forests where they spend the winter fell to the second-lowest figure on record this season, offering a

Monarch butterfly numbers in Mexico plummet to near record low
Economy|News|Political|World

Israeli lawmakers approve amended war budget for 2024 in initial vote

Israel's parliament gave its initial approval to an amended 2024 state budget that adds tens of billions of shekels to fund Israel's war against Hamas, with higher defence

Israeli lawmakers approve amended war budget for 2024 in initial vote
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Israeli army 'peeling back' Khan Younis, believes Hamas Gaza chief is there

Israeli forces are "peeling back" Hamas infrastructure in Khan Younis, more than two months after entering the Gaza Strip's main southern city, and believe the

Israeli army 'peeling back' Khan Younis, believes Hamas Gaza chief is there
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Iraq says US strikes pushing government to end U.S.-led coalition's mission

Repeated U.S. strikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq are pushing the government to end the mission of the U.S.-led coalition in the country, the prime minister's military

Iraq says US strikes pushing government to end U.S.-led coalition's mission
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Factbox-Biden administration, Texas battling over border policies on multiple fronts

Efforts by Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stem a record number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has set off a series of legal battles with

Factbox-Biden administration, Texas battling over border policies on multiple fronts
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Explainer-What are special counsels and why did one investigate Joe Biden?

A U.S. special counsel who investigated Joe Biden and his handling of classified documents issued a report on Thursday saying that the president retained classified materials

Explainer-What are special counsels and why did one investigate Joe Biden?
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Biden mixes up Germany's Angela Merkel with late Helmut Kohl

U.S.

Biden mixes up Germany's Angela Merkel with late Helmut Kohl
Europe|News|US|World

Baltic, Nordic lawmakers complain that US lacks urgency on Ukraine aid

Senior Nordic and Baltic lawmakers visiting Washington on Thursday expressed alarm at what they called a lack of urgency and a clear strategy by the United

Baltic, Nordic lawmakers complain that US lacks urgency on Ukraine aid
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As Israel attacks Rafah, US offers only words of caution

U.S. officials made their most pointed criticism so far of Israel's civilian casualties in Gaza as it turns the focus of its offensive to Rafah, but there was

As Israel attacks Rafah, US offers only words of caution
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US faces heightened risk from Russia, North Korea, Treasury financing report finds

The United States faces heightened risk from Russia, which is trying to acquire goods with military applications, the U.S.

US faces heightened risk from Russia, North Korea, Treasury financing report finds
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UN team has begun mission to assess conditions in northern Gaza -Blinken

A U.N. team has begun its mission to northern Gaza to assess conditions for civilians who remain there and assess what needs to be done to allow displaced Palestinians to return

UN team has begun mission to assess conditions in northern Gaza -Blinken
News|World

Russia says it downs seven Ukraine-launched rockets, two drones over Belgorod region

Russia's air defence systems destroyed seven Ukraine-launched rockets and two drones over the southwestern region of Belgorod, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Russia says it downs seven Ukraine-launched rockets, two drones over Belgorod region
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Oil edges up with slim progress in Gaza peace talks

Oil prices rose on Thursday after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas, as talks continued to try to end the Gaza conflict and wider Middle East tensions

Oil edges up with slim progress in Gaza peace talks
Economy|News|World

'No plan B' to getting Ukraine aid package through US Congress: US govt

The White House is focused on getting a Ukraine aid package through the U.S.

'No plan B' to getting Ukraine aid package through US Congress: US govt
Europe|News|World

Kremlin says goals of Russia's 'special military operation' in Ukraine remain unchanged

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the goals of what Russia calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine remain unchanged nearly two years after President Vladimir Putin sent

Kremlin says goals of Russia's 'special military operation' in Ukraine remain unchanged
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Israel's Netanyahu says victory in Gaza is within reach

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday total victory in Gaza was within reach as he rejected the latest offer from Hamas for a ceasefire to ensure the return

Israel's Netanyahu says victory in Gaza is within reach
News|World

Israel's Netanyahu rejects Gaza ceasefire offer, pledges to defeat Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected a proposal for a Gaza war truce by Hamas, saying victory was within reach and only total defeat of the movement

Israel's Netanyahu rejects Gaza ceasefire offer, pledges to defeat Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Hamas seeks prisoner, hostage exchange and withdrawal of Israeli forces in ceasefire proposal - draft document

Hamas has proposed a three-stage ceasefire plan in response to Qatari and Egyptian mediators in which the group would exchange Israeli hostages it captured on Oct. 7 for Palestinian

Hamas seeks prisoner, hostage exchange and withdrawal of Israeli forces in ceasefire proposal - draft document
Asia|Election|News|World

Generative AI faces major test as Indonesia holds largest election since boom

Fika Juliana Putri, a 19-year-old shopkeeper in East Jakarta, plans to vote in Indonesia's presidential election next week for a once-

Generative AI faces major test as Indonesia holds largest election since boom
MidEast|News|Political|World

Factbox-Hamas ceasefire proposal details

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has submitted a ceasefire proposal to end the four-month conflict in Gaza. Israel said it was studying the proposal.

Factbox-Hamas ceasefire proposal details
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Chinese hacking campaign aimed at critical infrastructure goes back five years, US says

An advanced group of Chinese hackers taking aim at U.S. critical infrastructure have been active for as long as half a decade, American and allied intelligence

Chinese hacking campaign aimed at critical infrastructure goes back five years, US says
Asia|Europe|Technology|World

Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find

More than 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia and Latin America are pushing pro-China content in a widespread influence campaign

Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find
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'Very good' deals worked on for Putin's visit to N. Korea -Russian envoy

Russia and North Korea are working on a "very good" package of agreements to be signed when President Vladimir Putin visits Pyongyang, Russia's envoy to North Korea told the Russian TASS

'Very good' deals worked on for Putin's visit to N. Korea -Russian envoy
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US, Russia clash at UN over North Korea, Patriot missiles in Ukraine

The United States accused Russia on Tuesday of firing at least nine North Korean-supplied missiles at Ukraine, while Moscow labeled Washington a "direct

US, Russia clash at UN over North Korea, Patriot missiles in Ukraine
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UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country 'on a knife edge'

The head of the United Nations political mission in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, told the Security Council on Tuesday she expected to step down at

UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country 'on a knife edge'
MidEast|News|World

Senior Hamas official: We intend for release of largest number of Palestinians possible being held by Israel

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad told Reuters on Tuesday that the group intends for the release of the largest number possible of Palestinians who are being held in Israeli prisons.

Senior Hamas official: We intend for release of largest number of Palestinians possible being held by Israel
Europe|News|World

Scholz to seek to shore up support for Ukraine, NATO on US trip

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will highlight Europe's efforts to help Ukraine repel a Russian invasion during his trip to Washington this week,

Scholz to seek to shore up support for Ukraine, NATO on US trip
Economy|Finance|News|World

Palestinian Authority to pay reduced salaries as Israel blocks funds

The Palestinian Authority said on Tuesday it will pay public sector workers 60% of their December salaries this week as it grapples with the longrunning fallout of

Palestinian Authority to pay reduced salaries as Israel blocks funds
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Marketmind: Rates rebound cools, China commands rally

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World markets found their footing again on Tuesday as China's panicky markets staged a sharp rally on reports the government may

Marketmind: Rates rebound cools, China commands rally
MidEast|News|World

Living among the dead: Gaza families seek shelter in cemetery

Displaced again and again by Israel's military offensive on Gaza, Mahmoud Amer and his family have now pitched their tent close to gravestones in a cemetery in

Living among the dead: Gaza families seek shelter in cemetery
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Israel's chief military spokesperson: 31 hostages in Gaza are dead

Israel's chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Tuesday that 31 of the remaining hostages held in Gaza were pronounced dead.

Israel's chief military spokesperson: 31 hostages in Gaza are dead
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military opens probe into reports of Oct. 7 friendly fire deaths

Israel has begun investigating possible breaches of the law by its forces during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, the military said on Tuesday, following reports

Israeli military opens probe into reports of Oct. 7 friendly fire deaths
Europe|News|World

Irish ex-PM Bruton, key figure in Northern Ireland peace deal, dies at 76

Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who helped lay the foundations for Northern Ireland's 1998 peace deal and later served as the European Union's ambassador to Washington,

Irish ex-PM Bruton, key figure in Northern Ireland peace deal, dies at 76
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In Tel Aviv graffiti and posters, the ebb and flow of hopes for hostages

Graffiti and campaign posters have turned streets and office towers in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv into a tapestry of the rise and fall of hopes of recovering hostages held in

In Tel Aviv graffiti and posters, the ebb and flow of hopes for hostages
Americas|News|US|World

Biden security adviser to meet with Mexico president on migration as border measures pending

U.S.

Biden security adviser to meet with Mexico president on migration as border measures pending
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World Bank's Banga denies IFC cover up of abuse involving Kenya school investment

World Bank President Ajay Banga on Monday rejected allegations that the bank's International Finance Corp arm sought to cover up reports of sexual abuse at a for

World Bank's Banga denies IFC cover up of abuse involving Kenya school investment
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US would redirect aid from UNRWA to other agencies under Senate bill - State Dept

The Biden administration would redirect any funds for UNRWA to other aid agencies working in Gaza if Congress passes legislation that would bar funding of the

US would redirect aid from UNRWA to other agencies under Senate bill - State Dept
MidEast|News|World

UNRWA says report into Israeli claims against staff due early March

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees expects a preliminary report into Israeli claims that a dozen of its employees took part in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel to be

UNRWA says report into Israeli claims against staff due early March
Europe|News|World

UNRWA chief visits Gulf countries amid funding crisis

The head of the main U.N.

UNRWA chief visits Gulf countries amid funding crisis
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UK minister to meet with U.S. lawmakers on restoration of Northern Ireland government

Britain's minister for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, will travel to Washington to discuss the restoration of the province's devolved government with U.S. lawmakers and

UK minister to meet with U.S. lawmakers on restoration of Northern Ireland government
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South Carolina woman sues over state's six-week abortion ban

A South Carolina woman, along with Planned Parenthood, on Monday filed a lawsuit asking a court to rule that state's abortion ban applies after about nine weeks of

South Carolina woman sues over state's six-week abortion ban
Business|Technology|US|World

Saudi companies to make parts for Lockheed's THAAD defense system

U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin has signed agreements for Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture parts of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, the company said

Saudi companies to make parts for Lockheed's THAAD defense system
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Rare earths prices seen rebounding in second half of 2024 -analysts

Rare earth prices have likely bottomed out and are poised to rise later this year on demand from electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power and as

Rare earths prices seen rebounding in second half of 2024 -analysts
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Pentagon not aware of any Iranians being killed in recent strikes

The Pentagon said on Monday that it was not aware of any Iranian deaths in the recent U.S. strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria.

Pentagon not aware of any Iranians being killed in recent strikes
MidEast|News|US|World

Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce before Rafah assault

Palestinians huddling under bombardment in Gaza said on Monday they hoped a visit to the region by the U.S. secretary of state would finally deliver a truce, in time

Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce before Rafah assault
MidEast|News|World

Minor damage to ship hit by projectile off Yemen's Hodeidah coast - UKMTO, Ambrey

A cargo ship in the Red Sea suffered minor damage after being hit by a projectile while sailing off the coast of Yemen's Hodeidah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO

Minor damage to ship hit by projectile off Yemen's Hodeidah coast - UKMTO, Ambrey
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin warns West against using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine

The Kremlin on Monday warned the West that any attempt to use frozen Russian assets as collateral to raise funds for Ukraine would be illegal and lead to years of litigation because

Kremlin warns West against using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India to remain on alert for 'hot money' after bond index inclusion - official

India will monitor flows of foreign funds after its inclusion into JPMorgan's emerging market debt index and will take steps to avoid 'hot

India to remain on alert for 'hot money' after bond index inclusion - official
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's Fidesz wants Swedish PM to visit before NATO bid is ratified

Sweden's NATO bid could be ratified when Hungary's parliament reconvenes for a normal session, the ruling Fidesz party's parliamentary group said on Monday,

Hungary's Fidesz wants Swedish PM to visit before NATO bid is ratified
Americas|Election|News|World

Bukele landslide shifts El Salvador to one-party state, amplifies democracy fears

The landslide re-election of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele was cheered by supporters of his gang crackdown, but has worried

Bukele landslide shifts El Salvador to one-party state, amplifies democracy fears
Americas|News|US|World

Blinken to meet Egypt's Sisi on Gaza hostage deal

U.S.

Blinken to meet Egypt's Sisi on Gaza hostage deal
Business|Economy|US|World

Bangladesh welcomes Biden letter on support for economic goals

President Joe Biden said the U.S. is willing to work with Bangladesh to help the South Asian nation achieve its economic goals, nearly a month after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was

Bangladesh welcomes Biden letter on support for economic goals
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US official urges Papua New Guinea to reject Chinese security deal

A senior U.S. state department official urged Papua New Guinea(PNG) to turn down China's offer of a potential security pact, warning the Pacific nation that any security guarantee

US official urges Papua New Guinea to reject Chinese security deal
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US House panel recommends $17.6 billion in military aid for Israel

Legislation providing $17.6 billion in new military assistance to Israel as it wages war against Hamas was unveiled in the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday.

US House panel recommends $17.6 billion in military aid for Israel
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Ukraine tells White House of plan to fire top commander -sources

The Ukrainian government has informed the White House that it plans to fire the country's top military commander

Ukraine tells White House of plan to fire top commander -sources
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Russian cosmonaut to set record Sunday for most time spent in space -reports

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko is expected to set a world record on Sunday for the duration of space flights with nearly 2-1/2 years in total, Russian news agencies reported.

Russian cosmonaut to set record Sunday for most time spent in space -reports
MidEast|News|World

Israel says it has struck more than 50 Hezbollah targets in Syria since Oct 7

The Israeli military said on Saturday that since the outbreak of the Gaza war

Israel says it has struck more than 50 Hezbollah targets in Syria since Oct 7
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Gaza humanitarian issues will be a top Blinken priority, White House's Sullivan says

Humanitarian issues in Gaza will be a top priority for U.S.

Gaza humanitarian issues will be a top Blinken priority, White House's Sullivan says
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FACTBOX: What's in the $118 billion Senate security bill

A group of U.S.

FACTBOX: What's in the $118 billion Senate security bill
Asia|News|Technology|World

China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount

When a Beijing-based military institute in September published a patent for a new high-performance chip, it offered a glimpse of China's bid to remake the half-

China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount
Europe|News|US|World

Zelenskiy: EU funding decision a clear signal to Moscow, the United States

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that the European Union's approval of a major aid deal for Ukraine was a "clear signal" both to Russia and the United States, where an

Zelenskiy: EU funding decision a clear signal to Moscow, the United States
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US Senate to vote on bipartisan border bill next week, Schumer says

The U.S.

US Senate to vote on bipartisan border bill next week, Schumer says
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UK's Cameron says he raised Palestinian state with Netanyahu

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "start talking about the things a Palestinian state can be rather than the things

UK's Cameron says he raised Palestinian state with Netanyahu
News|World

UK Deputy PM says strikes weakening Houthis, won't send troops into Yemen

Britain will not send ground troops into combat against Houthi militants in Yemen, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said on Thursday, adding that air

UK Deputy PM says strikes weakening Houthis, won't send troops into Yemen
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Saudi Arabia pushes for U.S. defence pact ahead of presidential election

Saudi Arabia would be willing to accept a political commitment from Israel to create a Palestinian state, rather than anything more

Saudi Arabia pushes for U.S. defence pact ahead of presidential election
Europe|News|US|World

Russia condemns Ecuador over decision to hand Russian military hardware to US for Ukraine - RIA

Russia's foreign ministry on Friday condemned a decision by Ecuador to hand over Russian-made military hardware to the United States for use in Ukraine as a "reckless" breach of

Russia condemns Ecuador over decision to hand Russian military hardware to US for Ukraine - RIA
Business|Technology|World

Poland to buy Lockheed Martin missile launchers for navy

Poland has signed a deal to buy Lockheed Martin's MK 41 Vertical Launching System for three frigates it is building, Polish defence firm PGZ said on Thursday.

Poland to buy Lockheed Martin missile launchers for navy
Asia|News|World

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles - South Korea

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its west coast, South Korea's military said on Friday, the fourth time in just over a week Pyongyang has launched such missiles.

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles - South Korea
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Japan's message for Donald Trump: don't cut a deal with China

Japan, America's closest ally in Asia, has been trying to send a message to U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump: don't try to

Japan's message for Donald Trump: don't cut a deal with China
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Iran won't start a war but will respond to bullies, says president

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that his country would not start a war but that it would "respond strongly" to anyone who tried to bully it.

Iran won't start a war but will respond to bullies, says president
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Exclusive-World Bank to offer countries access to emergency funds from existing loans

The World Bank on Thursday said it approved new initiatives to allow member countries hit by natural disasters and other shocks to quickly access emergency funds

Exclusive-World Bank to offer countries access to emergency funds from existing loans
MidEast|News|US|World

Exclusive-U.S. believes drone that killed soldiers was Iranian-made - sources

The United States has assessed that Iran manufactured the drone that slammed into a U.S. base in Jordan over the weekend, killing three U.S.

Exclusive-U.S. believes drone that killed soldiers was Iranian-made - sources
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Armenia can no longer rely on Russia for military and defence needs - PM Pashinyan says

Armenia can no longer rely on Russia as its main defence and military partner because Moscow has repeatedly let it down so Yerevan must think about forging closer ties with the

Armenia can no longer rely on Russia for military and defence needs - PM Pashinyan says
Africa|News|World

Algeria pushes UN Security Council to demand Gaza ceasefire

Algeria has drafted a U.N.

Algeria pushes UN Security Council to demand Gaza ceasefire
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White House adviser Sullivan, Israel's Dermer meet in Washington

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met on Wednesday with top Israeli official Ron Dermer in Washington to discuss the flow of humanitarian aid

White House adviser Sullivan, Israel's Dermer meet in Washington
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War with Russia? Kremlin says the West is trying to demonise Russia

The Kremlin said on Thursday that European officials talking up the prospect of a war with Russia were seeking to demonise Moscow as an enemy and warned that

War with Russia? Kremlin says the West is trying to demonise Russia
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US targets Iranian, Hezbollah financial network with sanctions

The United States imposed sanctions on three entities and one individual based in Turkey and Lebanon on Wednesday for giving "critical financial support" to a financial network

US targets Iranian, Hezbollah financial network with sanctions
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US city councils increasingly call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire, analysis shows

Some 70 U.S. cities have passed resolutions on the Israel-Gaza war with most calling for a ceasefire, a Reuters analysis of city data shows, placing more pressure on

US city councils increasingly call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire, analysis shows
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

US charges Chinese nationals with smuggling US-made electronics to Iran

U.S. authorities have charged four Chinese nationals with crimes related to the smuggling of U.S.-made electronic components, including some with possible military use, to Iran,

US charges Chinese nationals with smuggling US-made electronics to Iran
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UN chief says UNRWA is 'backbone' of Gaza aid response

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday described the U.N.

UN chief says UNRWA is 'backbone' of Gaza aid response
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Turkey still interested in Eurofighters despite progress on US F-16s

Turkey is still interested in buying 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, a Turkish defence ministry official said on Thursday after the United States advanced the $23 billion sale of its F

Turkey still interested in Eurofighters despite progress on US F-16s
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State Dept says US actively pursuing the creation of a Palestinian state

The United States is actively pursuing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel and exploring

State Dept says US actively pursuing the creation of a Palestinian state
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Russia says it has evidence U.S. Patriot missiles downed transport plane

Russian investigators said on Thursday they had evidence showing that Ukraine's military shot down a Russian Il-76 military transport plane last week with U.S.-made Patriot surface-

Russia says it has evidence U.S. Patriot missiles downed transport plane
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Questions swirl over future of Ukraine's popular 'Iron General'

For Ukrainian armed forces commander General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, even his status as national hero for leading the war effort against Moscow's invading forces is not enough to quash

Questions swirl over future of Ukraine's popular 'Iron General'
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NATO chief plays down concerns a Trump re-election would weaken alliance

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday played down fears that a re-election of former U.S.

NATO chief plays down concerns a Trump re-election would weaken alliance
Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Human Rights Watch warns carmakers over China forced labour risk

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and BYD that produce cars in China to do more to ensure materials that could be made

Human Rights Watch warns carmakers over China forced labour risk
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Hamas unlikely to reject ceasefire but will demand Israeli withdrawal -source

Hamas is unlikely to reject a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received from mediators this week, but will not sign it without assurances that Israel has committed to ending

Hamas unlikely to reject ceasefire but will demand Israeli withdrawal -source
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Exclusive-Iran's Guards pull officers from Syria after Israeli strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have scaled back deployment of their senior officers in Syria due to a spate of deadly Israeli strikes and will rely more on allied Shi'ite militia to preserve

Exclusive-Iran's Guards pull officers from Syria after Israeli strikes
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Blinken says intense fighting in Gaza top challenge to distribute aid

U.S.

Blinken says intense fighting in Gaza top challenge to distribute aid
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US says 'fundamental changes' needed before UNRWA funding resumes

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Washington needs to see "fundamental changes" before its funding to UNRWA can resume following

US says 'fundamental changes' needed before UNRWA funding resumes
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Ukraine's new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say

After successful testing in the U.S., Ukraine will soon receive it first big batch of long-range missiles made by Boeing that promise to extend its range deep into

Ukraine's new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say
Asia|News|World

Taiwan military simulates China turning drills into an attack

Taiwan's military on Wednesday simulated a scenario where China suddenly turns one of its regular drills around the island into an actual attack, on the

Taiwan military simulates China turning drills into an attack
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Pacific Islands need to boost digital security to join undersea cable, says US official

Pacific Islands nations that want to connect to U.S.-funded undersea cables will need to secure their digital ecosystems to guard against data risks from China, a

Pacific Islands need to boost digital security to join undersea cable, says US official
MidEast|News|World

Israel's Dermer to meet Sullivan at White House on Gaza

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet on Wednesday with top Israeli official Ron Dermer on the Gaza conflict, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Israel's Dermer to meet Sullivan at White House on Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Iran warns of decisive response to any type of attack

Iran's envoy to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any attack on its territory, its interests, or Iranian nationals outside its

Iran warns of decisive response to any type of attack
Asia|Crime|Economy|News|World

India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy

India has deployed at least a dozen warships east of the Red Sea to provide security against pirates and has investigated more than 250 vessels as Western

India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy
MidEast|News|World

Gaza ceasefire plan for hostage release awaits Hamas response

Hamas is studying a three-phase Gaza ceasefire plan that would secure the release of most

Gaza ceasefire plan for hostage release awaits Hamas response
Crime|News|US|World

Explainer-What are US troops doing in the Middle East and where are they?

Three U.S. soldiers were killed and dozens wounded after a drone hit a military outpost in Jordan, known as Tower 22, on Sunday.

Explainer-What are US troops doing in the Middle East and where are they?
Europe|News|World

EU's Borrell hopes lead of EU red sea mission will be known soon

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday he was hopeful it could be decided later in the day which member state could lead the upcoming EU mission to protect

EU's Borrell hopes lead of EU red sea mission will be known soon
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CIA chief: Kyiv faces tough battle this year, US aid flows vital

Ukraine will likely face a tough year fighting Russia in 2024, CIA Director Bill Burns said on Tuesday, arguing that to cut off U.S. aid

CIA chief: Kyiv faces tough battle this year, US aid flows vital
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Biden to visit East Palestine, Ohio, one year after derailment

U.S.

Biden to visit East Palestine, Ohio, one year after derailment
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Youngest US soldier killed in Jordan drone attack was 23

The U.S. military on Monday released the names of the three Army Reserve soldiers killed in Sunday's drone attack by Iran-backed militants in Jordan, with the youngest victim

Youngest US soldier killed in Jordan drone attack was 23
MidEast|News|World

White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising

The White House said on Monday that talks to secure a new release of hostages held by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza were constructive and promising but there was

White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising
Americas|News|World

Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate

Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado on Monday said she would not move aside in favor of a substitute despite a decision by the country's supreme court last week to

Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate
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US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury

The United States and Britain are taking action against a network of people who targeted Iranian dissidents and opposition activists for assassination at Iran's direction, the

US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury
Asia|Business|Economy|World

US business group in Taiwan sees falling but still high geopolitical concerns

Almost half of companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Taiwan consider geopolitical concerns a deterrence to expanding or investing in the island but that

US business group in Taiwan sees falling but still high geopolitical concerns
MidEast|News|World

UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was concerned about tensions in the Middle East and urged Iran to de-escalate, after an attack that killed three U.S. service members in

UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike
MidEast|News|World

Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff

Allegations that some staff from the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) were involved in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel should be investigated, Russian Foreign Minister

Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff
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Qatar hopes US retaliation won't undercut hostage talks

Qatar's prime minister on Monday said he hoped U.S. retaliation for an attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan would not undercut progress toward a new Israel-Hamas

Qatar hopes US retaliation won't undercut hostage talks
MidEast|News|World

Kremlin, asked about potential US strikes on Iran, calls for all sides to de-escalate

The Kremlin, asked on Tuesday about potential U.S. strikes on Iranian interests, said tensions in the Middle East were high and that steps were needed to de-escalate rather than

Kremlin, asked about potential US strikes on Iran, calls for all sides to de-escalate
MidEast|World

Israeli intelligence accuses 190 Gaza U.N. staff of Hamas, Islamic Jihad roles

An Israeli intelligence dossier that prompted a cascade of countries to halt funds for a U.N.

Israeli intelligence accuses 190 Gaza U.N. staff of Hamas, Islamic Jihad roles
MidEast|News|World

Far-rightist threatens to quit Israel gov't over any 'reckless' Gaza deal

A far-right partner in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition threatened on Tuesday to quit the government over any attempt to enter a "reckless" deal with Hamas

Far-rightist threatens to quit Israel gov't over any 'reckless' Gaza deal
Australia|World

Australia the 'security partner of choice' in South Pacific - PM Albanese

Australia is the "security partner of choice" for neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG), Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, after the biggest Pacific Island nation said

Australia the 'security partner of choice' in South Pacific - PM Albanese
MidEast|News|US|World

Anti-Muslim incidents jump in US amid Israel-Gaza war

Complaints of anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian discrimination and hate in the U.S. rose by about 180% in the three months after Oct. 7 following Hamas' attack

Anti-Muslim incidents jump in US amid Israel-Gaza war
MidEast|News|World

UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding

The head of the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said on Saturday that nine countries' decisions to suspend funding over allegations staff were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks

UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding
Asia|News|World

Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrols' ahead of China-US talks

Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships on Friday,

Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrols' ahead of China-US talks
News|World

Reaction to drone strike on US troops in Jordan

Three U.S. service members were killed and as many as 34 wounded, United States officials said on Sunday, after a drone attack in Jordan that they linked to Iranian-backed

Reaction to drone strike on US troops in Jordan
News|World

Reactions to World Court ruling on Israel's war in Gaza

The World Court on Friday ordered Israel to take action to prevent acts of genocide as it wages war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, but it stopped short of calling for an

Reactions to World Court ruling on Israel's war in Gaza
Europe|News|World

Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, not clear if deliberately or in error

Russian President Vladimir Putin said a Russian military plane that crashed near the border with Ukraine on Wednesday was shot down by Ukrainian air defences, whether on purpose or

Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, not clear if deliberately or in error
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says

The Philippines and the United States intend to hold a "2-plus-2 meeting" of top diplomatic and defence officials in Manila in March, the Philippine ambassador to Washington said on

Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says
Americas|News|World

Mexico president says to present constitutional reform banning fentanyl consumption

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday he will present a constitutional reform to ban consumption of chemical drugs such as fentanyl.

Mexico president says to present constitutional reform banning fentanyl consumption
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Italy suspends financing for UNRWA: Foreign Minister Tajani

Italy has decided to suspend financing of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday.

Italy suspends financing for UNRWA: Foreign Minister Tajani
Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Iran dismisses European condemnation of satellite launch

Iran on Saturday dismissed three European countries’ condemnation of its launch of the Soraya satellite, saying peaceful technological advancement in the aerospace field was the country’s

Iran dismisses European condemnation of satellite launch
News|World

Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7

The unmanned aerial drone attack that killed three U.S. service members and wounded dozens in northeastern Jordan on Sunday is the latest by Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq

Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7
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First meeting of US-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals to be held Tuesday

The first joint meeting of the U.S.-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals will be held on Jan. 30 in Beijing, a senior U.S.

First meeting of US-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals to be held Tuesday
MidEast|News|World

Factbox-Key takeaways from the World Court decision in Israeli genocide case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to take action to prevent acts of genocide as it wages war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip but stopped

Factbox-Key takeaways from the World Court decision in Israeli genocide case
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Exclusive-Canada to re-start Turkey arms exports after Sweden NATO backing -sources

Canada and Turkey have reached a deal to restart Canadian exports of drone parts in exchange for more transparency on where they are used, and it would take

Exclusive-Canada to re-start Turkey arms exports after Sweden NATO backing -sources
Asia|News|Political|World

China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had "candid, substantive and fruitful strategic communication" with U.S.

China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Britain, Italy and Finland pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza

Britain, Italy and Finland on Saturday became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations' refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA), following allegations its staff

Britain, Italy and Finland pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden says three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan

Three U.S. service members were killed and many wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President

Biden says three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan
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Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting -White House

U.S.

Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting -White House
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Biden, Germany's Scholz to meet at White House on Feb. 9

President Joe Biden will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Washington on Feb. 9 in a bid to rally support for additional

Biden, Germany's Scholz to meet at White House on Feb. 9
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Austin to make scheduled hospital visit on Friday after cancer treatment -Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit the hospital for a scheduled follow-up appointment on Friday after his recent prostate cancer treatment, the Pentagon said in a statement.

Austin to make scheduled hospital visit on Friday after cancer treatment -Pentagon
Business|News|World

Analysis-India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties

India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia's ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine, but

Analysis-India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties
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White House's Sullivan to meet with China's foreign minister in Bangkok

U.S.

White House's Sullivan to meet with China's foreign minister in Bangkok
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U.S. privately warned Iran about 'terrorist threat' ahead of Islamic State attack -official

The U.S. government privately warned Iran about a "terrorist threat" within its borders ahead of a deadly attack last month claimed by the Islamic State militant

U.S. privately warned Iran about 'terrorist threat' ahead of Islamic State attack -official
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US CIA chief to help broker Gaza hostage deal -source

U.S.

US CIA chief to help broker Gaza hostage deal -source
Crime|News|World

UN urges measures to stop arms trafficking fueling Haiti's gang wars

The head of the United Nation's drugs and crime office on Thursday warned of a "vicious cycle" of arms trafficking to increasingly powerful Haitian gangs, fueling an

UN urges measures to stop arms trafficking fueling Haiti's gang wars
Africa|News|World

South Africa's genocide case is a diplomatic win, whatever the verdict

South Africa's genocide case against Israel may have ruffled feathers in the capitals of vital Western trading partners, but it has boosted the country's standing

South Africa's genocide case is a diplomatic win, whatever the verdict
Europe|News|US|World

Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich - court press service

A Moscow сourt ruled on Friday that the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in custody until March 30, 2024.

Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich - court press service
Europe|News|World

German defence minister: Not aware of cruise-missile swap offer

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday he was not aware of a swap offer that would see German Taurus cruise missiles going to Britain and Ukraine receiving British

German defence minister: Not aware of cruise-missile swap offer
News|World

Explainer-Plane crash in western Russia - what we know so far

Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange.

Explainer-Plane crash in western Russia - what we know so far
MidEast|News|US|World

Exclusive-US sets up channel with Israel seeking answers on civilian casualties

The United States has created a channel with Israel to discuss concerns over incidents in Gaza in which civilians have been killed or injured by the Israeli

Exclusive-US sets up channel with Israel seeking answers on civilian casualties
MidEast|News|World

Exclusive-China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say

Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to help rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis, or risk harming

Exclusive-China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
Asia|Election|World

Climate threatened Tuvalu holds election watched by Taiwan, China

Voting began on Friday in the tiny Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu in a national election that is being closely watched by China, Taiwan, the US and its ally

Climate threatened Tuvalu holds election watched by Taiwan, China
Europe|News|World

Belarus investigates some 20 analysts over 'harming national security'

Authorities in Belarus, Russia's closest ally, launched an investigation on Thursday into a group of 20 independent analysts and commentators now

Belarus investigates some 20 analysts over 'harming national security'
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Aviation sector sees no fast tech solution to GPS interference problem

Global regulators, aviation security specialists and manufacturers failed to reach an agreement on a quick technical fix to the problem of GPS spoofing near war

Aviation sector sees no fast tech solution to GPS interference problem
Europe|News|US|World

US envoy sees rapid F-16s sale to Turkey after Sweden NATO bid sign-off

The U.S. ambassador to Turkey said he anticipates that President Tayyip Erdogan will give a final sign-off on Sweden's NATO membership within days, triggering

US envoy sees rapid F-16s sale to Turkey after Sweden NATO bid sign-off
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

UN opened Russian bank account to enable climate payments amid sanctions

The United Nations said it opened a Russian bank account in 2022 as Western sanctions complicated the use of normal payment channels and has received membership fees from three

UN opened Russian bank account to enable climate payments amid sanctions
Asia|News|World

Taiwan begins extended one-year conscription in response to China threat

The first batch of new recruits began serving their one-year compulsory military service in Taiwan on Thursday after the conscription

Taiwan begins extended one-year conscription in response to China threat
News|World

Russia seeks emergency UN Security Council session on plane crash

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia has called for an emergency U.N.

Russia seeks emergency UN Security Council session on plane crash
Europe|News|World

Revellers who fled Hamas reunite with Holocaust survivor who sheltered them

As a child, Sarah Jackson survived the Nazi Holocaust.

Revellers who fled Hamas reunite with Holocaust survivor who sheltered them
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NATO's largest military exercise since Cold War kicks off

The U.S. Navy dock landing ship Gunston Hall left port on Wednesday to mark the first movement for the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War, officials said.

NATO's largest military exercise since Cold War kicks off
Africa|Americas|Health|News|US|World

Namibia's president Geingob to travel to US for cancer treatment

Namibia's President Hage Geingob will travel to the United States on Wednesday to undergo cancer treatment, the presidency has announced.

Namibia's president Geingob to travel to US for cancer treatment
MidEast|News|World

Israeli tanks batter hospital districts in Gaza's Khan Younis

Israeli forces relentlessly bombarded areas around two hospitals in Gaza's main southern city Khan Younis on Thursday,

Israeli tanks batter hospital districts in Gaza's Khan Younis
News|Travel|World

Foreign volunteers replace workers who fled Israeli farms under fire

Rather than stretch out under the Caribbean sun, Mark Landsman has been spending his vacation picking tomatoes in Israel, unpaid and in striking range

Foreign volunteers replace workers who fled Israeli farms under fire
News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hails diaspora's support, proposes dual citizenship

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Ukrainians abroad on Monday for their support during Russia's invasion, and proposed changing the constitution to allow dual citizenship.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hails diaspora's support, proposes dual citizenship
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Biden, UK PM Sunak spoke about Middle East, Ukraine on Monday -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday about the Red Sea, Gaza, and Ukraine, White House spokesman John Kirby said.

Biden, UK PM Sunak spoke about Middle East, Ukraine on Monday -White House
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US conducted three strikes against Houthi targets on Friday -White House

The United States conducted three "successful self defense strikes" against Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, the White House said.

US conducted three strikes against Houthi targets on Friday -White House
News|Travel|World

Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks

Some cruise operators have cancelled or adjusted their itineraries to avoid the Red Sea due to attacks on ships by Houthi militia,

Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
News|World

Putin showed intention to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea says

Russian President Vladimir Putin showed his intention to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

Putin showed intention to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea says
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

Japan starts precision landing of 'moon sniper' SLIM spacecraft

Japan started a "precision" landing attempt of its moon probe on Saturday, its bid to become the world's fifth country to achieve a moonshot and revitalise a space

Japan starts precision landing of 'moon sniper' SLIM spacecraft
Business|Political|World

Iran's desire for 'a seat at the table' felt in Davos

At a dinner in the Swiss ski resort of Davos this week, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani hosted business and political

Iran's desire for 'a seat at the table' felt in Davos
News|World

Iran launches air defence drill amid rising regional tensions -state media

Iran said on Friday that it successfully carried out an air defence drill using drones designed to intercept hostile targets in an area stretching from its southwestern to southeastern

Iran launches air defence drill amid rising regional tensions -state media
News|US|World

Hunter Biden's friend says Republicans gave 'misleading' account of impeachment testimony

A friend of U.S.

Hunter Biden's friend says Republicans gave 'misleading' account of impeachment testimony
MidEast|News|World

Gaza doctor amputates niece's leg at home, without anaesthesia

Palestinian doctor Hani Bseiso faced an agonising decision when his teenage niece was wounded by Israeli shelling of her Gaza City home: amputate her leg or risk her bleeding to death

Gaza doctor amputates niece's leg at home, without anaesthesia
Europe|News|World

EU says it is concerned by Kyrgyz crackdown on independent media

The European Union expressed concern on Friday about the detention of a number of journalists in Kyrgyzstan and searches at the offices of media outlets which have been critical of

EU says it is concerned by Kyrgyz crackdown on independent media
News|World

Twenty-five killed after Ukraine shells Russian-controlled city of Donetsk - officials

Twenty-five people were killed and 20 injured when Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the

Twenty-five killed after Ukraine shells Russian-controlled city of Donetsk - officials
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US warns of Russian effort to tilt 2024 elections in Europe against Ukraine

The United States believes Russia will conduct "information operations" aimed at turning opinion in Europe against Ukraine as countries across the continent go to

US warns of Russian effort to tilt 2024 elections in Europe against Ukraine
News|US|World

US urges discussions with China on practical nuclear risk reduction steps

The United States does not expect formal nuclear arms-control negotiations with China anytime soon, but does want to see a start of discussions on practical risk-reduction

US urges discussions with China on practical nuclear risk reduction steps
US|World

US targets more Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at Red Sea

The United States launched additional strikes early on Thursday targeting two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were being prepared to fire into the Red Sea and deemed "an imminent

US targets more Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at Red Sea
News|US|World

U.S. sanctions UAE shipping firm for violating Russian crude oil price cap

The U.S.

U.S. sanctions UAE shipping firm for violating Russian crude oil price cap
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US-owned bulk carrier approached by drones off Yemen -British security firm

British maritime security firm Ambrey on Thursday said that a Marshall Islands-flagged US-owned bulk carrier reported that four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) approached and circled

US-owned bulk carrier approached by drones off Yemen -British security firm
Africa|Americas|News|US|World

US emphasizes 'accountability and transparency' in Nigeria security operations

Senior U.S. diplomat Victoria Nuland met Nigerian National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and discussed "promoting accountability and transparency" in the

US emphasizes 'accountability and transparency' in Nigeria security operations
MidEast|News|US|World

US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military said on Wednesday its forces conducted strikes on 14 Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired from Yemen, in the fourth day

US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
News|World

UN chief urges maximum restraint by Iran, Pakistan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Iran and Pakistan to "exercise maximum restraint to avoid a further escalation of tensions" after an exchange of

UN chief urges maximum restraint by Iran, Pakistan
News|World

Two diverted oil tankers enter Red Sea but disruptions continue

Two oil tankers that had diverted away from the Red Sea have turned back and passed through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, ship-

Two diverted oil tankers enter Red Sea but disruptions continue
Africa|News|US|World

Top US diplomat Blinken to discuss security challenges during West Africa trip next week

Security challenges in West Africa following the coup in Niger last year will be among key topics U.S.

Top US diplomat Blinken to discuss security challenges during West Africa trip next week
Economy|World

Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt's distressed economy

A sharp downturn in revenue after sea attacks by Yemen's Houthis diverted away shipping away from the Suez Canal has struck a painful new blow to Egypt's already

Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt's distressed economy
Asia|News|US|World

S.Korea, US and Japan nuclear envoys condemn North Korea over arms trade with Russia

The nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States, and Japan condemned North Korea for its recent missile tests, arms trade with Russia and increasingly hostile rhetoric at a

S.Korea, US and Japan nuclear envoys condemn North Korea over arms trade with Russia
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Russia says it won't discuss nuclear arms control with US while it backs Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday it was impossible to discuss nuclear arms control with the United States without taking into account the situation in Ukraine, accusing Washington of seeking

Russia says it won't discuss nuclear arms control with US while it backs Ukraine
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for pro-war nationalist Putin critic - RIA

Russian state prosecutors asked a Moscow court on Thursday to sentence prominent nationalist Igor Girkin to five years in prison for inciting extremism, the RIA news agency reported

Russian prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for pro-war nationalist Putin critic - RIA
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Red Sea ship diversions boost bunker demand, prices in Africa, Mediterranean

The re-routing of a growing number of ships around Africa to avoid potential attacks in the Red Sea is altering

Red Sea ship diversions boost bunker demand, prices in Africa, Mediterranean
Asia|News|World

Pope meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country

Pope Francis met a delegation from Vietnam's Communist Party on Thursday and the Vatican's foreign minister said the pontiff was keen to visit the Southeast

Pope meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
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Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East tensions support

Oil was little changed on Friday and heading for a weekly gain, as Middle East tensions and oil output disruptions caused by cold weather in the U.S., the world's

Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East tensions support
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North Korea threat could change 'drastically' given Russia cooperation-US official

The nature of the security threat posed by North Korea could change "drastically" in the coming decade as a result of its unprecedented

North Korea threat could change 'drastically' given Russia cooperation-US official
Europe|News|World

NATO to kick off biggest drills in decades with some 90,000 troops

Around 90,000 troops will participate in NATO's largest exercise for decades, known as Steadfast Defender 2024, that will kick off next week and run through to May, the alliance's

NATO to kick off biggest drills in decades with some 90,000 troops
Crime|News|US|World

Judge in Trump case sets hearing on accusations of misconduct by Georgia DA -Washington Post

A judge in the election interference case against former U.S.

Judge in Trump case sets hearing on accusations of misconduct by Georgia DA  -Washington Post
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Israel has destroyed two thirds of Hamas regiments, Netanyahu says

Israel has destroyed around two thirds of Hamas' fighting regiments in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, vowing to press on with the war until "

Israel has destroyed two thirds of Hamas regiments, Netanyahu says
Crime|Finance|Technology|World

Illicit crypto addresses received at least $24.2 billion in 2023 - report

At least $24.2 billion worth of crypto was sent to illicit crypto wallet addresses in 2023, including addresses identified as sanctioned or linked to terrorist

Illicit crypto addresses received at least $24.2 billion in 2023 - report
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Crew with first astronaut from Turkey set for launch to space station

A fighter pilot poised to become Turkey's first person in orbit and three other astronauts representing Europe were set for launch

Crew with first astronaut from Turkey set for launch to space station
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Biden-Kishida summit in Washington likely around April 10 -Yomiuri

Japan and the United States are working to reschedule a summit in Washington between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Joe Biden around April 10, the Yomiuri newspaper

Biden-Kishida summit in Washington likely around April 10 -Yomiuri
World|News|US

US relists Houthis as terrorists in response to Red Sea attacks

The Biden administration on Wednesday returned the Yemen-based Houthi rebels to a list of terrorist groups, U.S. officials said, in the latest

US relists Houthis as terrorists in response to Red Sea attacks
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US 'not looking for war' with Houthis -White House

The U.S. is not looking for a war with the Houthis, the White House said on Tuesday. "We're not looking to expand this.

US 'not looking for war' with Houthis -White House
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Ukraine's ally Poland looking into how to make more ammunition - foreign minister

Poland's new government is looking into how it can make more ammunition and military equipment as it works on a new aid package for Ukraine, Foreign

Ukraine's ally Poland looking into how to make more ammunition - foreign minister
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UK foreign minister Cameron to meet Blinken in Davos

Britain's foreign minister David Cameron will meet U.S.

UK foreign minister Cameron to meet Blinken in Davos
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NATO needs 'warfighting transformation', top military official says

A top NATO military official called on public and private actors in the West on Wednesday to prepare for an era in which anything could happen at any time, including fighting a

NATO needs 'warfighting transformation', top military official says
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Jordan's PM says peace with Israel remains strategic choice despite Gaza war

Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher al Khasawaneh said on Tuesday that peace with Israel remained a strategic choice but any push to drive Palestinians to the kingdom would pose an "

Jordan's PM says peace with Israel remains strategic choice despite Gaza war
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Israel presses southern Gaza assault, Jordan decries damage to hospital

Israel pressed its assault on Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Wednesday, sending tanks westwards while

Israel presses southern Gaza assault, Jordan decries damage to hospital
Europe|News|World

Italy pushes for quick decision on EU maritime Red Sea force

Italy would like a political decision made to create an EU maritime security mission for the Red Sea by next week so that it can become operational as soon as possible, Italy's

Italy pushes for quick decision on EU maritime Red Sea force
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Freighters seek air cargo back-up amid Red Sea shipping crisis

More manufacturers are seeking to fly their products in the next few weeks as attacks on Red Sea shipping force them to find alternate routes, logistics firms say,

Freighters seek air cargo back-up amid Red Sea shipping crisis
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El Salvador's Bukele looks set to cruise to controversial presidential reelection -poll

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele holds a large lead ahead of his bid next month to win reelection as president, a poll showed on Tuesday, as one Latin America's

El Salvador's Bukele looks set to cruise to controversial presidential reelection -poll
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China says threats of force over Taiwan not aimed at most Taiwanese

China's position that it will not renounce the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control is aimed at foreign interference and a tiny number of separatists, the Chinese

China says threats of force over Taiwan not aimed at most Taiwanese
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Zelenskiy and Blinken discuss defence cooperation in Davos

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed defence cooperation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Davos on Tuesday.

Zelenskiy and Blinken discuss defence cooperation in Davos
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What to expect from Davos on Tuesday

The main business of the World Economic Forum kicks off on Tuesday with a speech by Chinese premier Li Qiang top of the agenda.

What to expect from Davos on Tuesday
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Venezuela economy grew 5% in 2023, will reach 8% this year-Maduro

Venezuela's economy grew more than 5% in 2023 and growth will reach 8% this year, President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday during his annual address to the

Venezuela economy grew 5% in 2023, will reach 8% this year-Maduro
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US-owned ship hit by missile off Yemen as more tankers steer clear

Houthi militants struck a U.S.-owned ship carrying steel products with a ballistic missile on Monday south of the port of Aden as the group

US-owned ship hit by missile off Yemen as more tankers steer clear
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U.S. military in Japan to deploy to earthquake-hit area - sources

U.S. military forces in Japan are set to deploy to the earthquake-hit Noto peninsula to help with relief efforts, sources familiar with the matter said.

U.S. military in Japan to deploy to earthquake-hit area - sources
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US Defense Secretary Austin released from hospital -Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital on Monday, the Pentagon said in a statement.

US Defense Secretary Austin released from hospital -Pentagon
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UK to 'wait and see' on possible further strikes against Houthis, says defence minister

Britain will "wait and see" before deciding to launch fresh military strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen in order to protect international shipping, Defence Secretary

UK to 'wait and see' on possible further strikes against Houthis, says defence minister
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to join global peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants China to take part in a global peace conference to resolve the conflict with Russia, he told a press conference on Monday.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to join global peace summit
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Ukraine says China needed for peace process after Davos meeting

China needs to be involved in talks to end the war with Russia, Ukraine's top representative said after a high-level diplomatic meeting ahead of

Ukraine says China needed for peace process after Davos meeting
Asia|World

Taiwan premier says Cabinet will resign in accordance with past practice

Taiwan Premier Chen Chien-jen said on Tuesday that the Cabinet will resign in accordance with past constitutional practice before the new parliament meets next month after the

Taiwan premier says Cabinet will resign in accordance with past practice
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South Korea, US to start defence cost talks early, before U.S. elections-media

South Korea and the United States have agreed to start early talks on how to share the cost of keeping U.S. forces in the country in a bid to reach a deal before the

South Korea, US to start defence cost talks early, before U.S. elections-media
Economy|World

Sectors most exposed to disruption from Red Sea attacks

Global companies are dealing with rising supply logjams due to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militants in the Red Sea which have disrupted the flow of shipments through the

Sectors most exposed to disruption from Red Sea attacks
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Saudis could recognise Israel if Palestinian issue resolved - foreign minister

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday the kingdom could recognise Israel if a comprehensive agreement were reached that included statehood for the Palestinians.

Saudis could recognise Israel if Palestinian issue resolved - foreign minister
Economy|News|World

Another ship hit in Red Sea, disruption seen driving up prices

Disruptions to Red Sea shipping caused by Houthi attacks will push up prices of consumer goods, an executive from port and freight

Another ship hit in Red Sea, disruption seen driving up prices
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Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged

Russian President Vladimir Putin, running for a new six-year term in an election that his opponents say is a parody of democracy, said on Tuesday that past U.S. elections had been rigged

Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged
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Putin and India's Modi discuss Ukraine, wish each other well in elections -Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Monday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing Ukraine and wishing each other well in upcoming elections, the

Putin and India's Modi discuss Ukraine, wish each other well in elections -Kremlin
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Oil slips; investors eye Mideast developments

Oil prices slipped on Monday with traders watching out for supply disruption risk in the Middle East following strikes by U.S. and British forces to stop Houthi

Oil slips; investors eye Mideast developments
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Norway, allies work on concept for Palestinian-chosen govt to attract funds

A number of European states, "concerned" Arab countries and the United States are working on a concept for a unified Palestinian government that

Norway, allies work on concept for Palestinian-chosen govt to attract funds
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North Korea's Kim calls for change in status of South, warns of war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday called for a constitutional amendment to change the status of South Korea as a separate state and warned that while his

North Korea's Kim calls for change in status of South, warns of war
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North Korean hackers, criminals share money laundering networks in Southeast Asia - UN

North Korean hackers are sharing money-laundering and underground banking networks with fraudsters and drug traffickers in Southeast Asia, according to a United

North Korean hackers, criminals share money laundering networks in Southeast Asia - UN
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Nauru's decision to break ties with Taiwan 'unfortunate' - US official

The U.S. official who heads the body that handles unofficial ties with Taiwan said on Tuesday that Nauru's decision to break ties

Nauru's decision to break ties with Taiwan 'unfortunate' - US official
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Kremlin says Davos talks on Ukraine will achieve nothing as Russia is not there

The Kremlin on Monday said that talks in Davos on Ukraine's peace proposals would achieve nothing as Russia was not participating in the discussions.

Kremlin says Davos talks on Ukraine will achieve nothing as Russia is not there
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Iran: US can't call for restraint while backing Israel's war in Gaza

The United States cannot call for restraint while supporting Israel's war in Gaza, Iran's foreign minister said on Monday, while calling for a diplomatic solution to the war in the

Iran: US can't call for restraint while backing Israel's war in Gaza
MidEast|News|US|World

Iran's president Raisi condemns US air strikes on Yemen

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi condemned the U.S. air strikes on Yemen, saying the attacks revealed what he called the true aggressive nature of the United States, Iran's IRNA news

Iran's president Raisi condemns US air strikes on Yemen
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Hamas airs video of Israeli hostages, says will disclose their fate

Hamas aired video on Sunday showing three Israeli hostages it is holding in Gaza in which they urged their government to stop the offensive against the Palestinian

Hamas airs video of Israeli hostages, says will disclose their fate
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Freed Gaza hostages mark birthday of baby still in captivity

Israelis released from captivity in Gaza reconvened in their ravaged border village on Tuesday to hold a solemn first-birthday ceremony for the infant

Freed Gaza hostages mark birthday of baby still in captivity
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Former U.S. official says commitment to Taiwan 'rock solid'

The United States looks forward to continuity in the Taiwan-U.S. relationship under the new Taiwanese administration and the U.S. commitment to the island is "rock solid", a former

Former U.S. official says commitment to Taiwan 'rock solid'
Asia|News|World

Explainer-Why is North Korea testing hypersonic missiles and how do they work?

North Korea said on Monday it had tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, amid an intensifying race for the next generation of long-range

Explainer-Why is North Korea testing hypersonic missiles and how do they work?
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Exclusive-US targets Houthi anti-ship missiles in new strike on Yemen, officials say

The U.S. military on Tuesday carried out a new strike in Yemen against four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, two U.S. officials told Reuters,

Exclusive-US targets Houthi anti-ship missiles in new strike on Yemen, officials say
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End Gaza war to stop Houthi attacks - Qatari PM at Davos

Military strikes will not contain attacks by Yemen's Houthis on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea, but an end to the war in Gaza will, Qatar's prime minister said on Tuesday

End Gaza war to stop Houthi attacks - Qatari PM at Davos
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China's Premier Li to address Davos as its economy struggles

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to address global investors and politicians in Davos on Tuesday, as Beijing grapples with a sluggish post-pandemic

China's Premier Li to address Davos as its economy struggles
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Blinken says Arab countries not keen to rebuild Gaza if it will be 'leveled' again

Arab countries are not keen to get involved in the rebuilding of Gaza if the Palestinian enclave will be "leveled" again in a few years and stress the importance of

Blinken says Arab countries not keen to rebuild Gaza if it will be 'leveled' again
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Biden, Harris mark MLK day as Republicans caucus in Iowa

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

Biden, Harris mark MLK day as Republicans caucus in Iowa
Asia|News|World

Analysis-China plays waiting game in run-up to Taiwan inauguration

China's muted response to the weekend victory by Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te signals what some analysts see as the start of an uneasy four

Analysis-China plays waiting game in run-up to Taiwan inauguration
Finance|News|US|World

Zelenskiy more positive on US financial aid than last month

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he was more positive now than he was last month that his country will secure new financial aid from the United States.

Zelenskiy more positive on US financial aid than last month
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US, UK defend strikes on Yemen's Houthis as legal under international law

The United States and Britain on Friday defended to the U.N.

US, UK defend strikes on Yemen's Houthis as legal under international law
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US Defense Secretary Austin in good condition in hospital -Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized and is in good condition, the Pentagon said on Saturday, adding that it did not yet have a specific date for his release.

US Defense Secretary Austin in good condition in hospital -Pentagon
News|US|World

US and Britain strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks on shipping

U.S. and British warplanes, ships and submarines launched dozens of air strikes across Yemen overnight in

US and Britain strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks on shipping
MidEast|News|World

UN envoy urges restraint over Yemen, region 'increasingly precarious'

The U.N. special envoy for Yemen on Saturday urged maximum restraint by all parties involved in Yemen and warned of an increasingly uncertain situation in the region.

UN envoy urges restraint over Yemen, region 'increasingly precarious'
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Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel -Erdogan

Turkey is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the U.N.'s top court on a charge of committing genocide against Palestinian civilians, President

Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel -Erdogan
Asia|News|World

Tibetan issues not in focus, but repression persists - exiled former leader

The plight of Tibet has become less discussed internationally but repression continues and China is applying what it did there to other regions, a former head of the Tibetan

Tibetan issues not in focus, but repression persists - exiled former leader
Americas|News|World

Three migrants drown at US border amid dispute between Texas and White House

A woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande as they tried to the enter the U.S. from Mexico on Friday night after Texas military officers prevented federal border

Three migrants drown at US border amid dispute between Texas and White House
Americas|News|US|World

Texas erects new border barrier as dispute with Biden administration ramps up

The Texas National Guard this week erected new barriers along part of the state's border with Mexico blocking access for U.S.

Texas erects new border barrier as dispute with Biden administration ramps up
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Target seeing some disruption of India supplies due to Red Sea crisis

U.S. retailer Target is experiencing some disruptions of shipments from India and Pakistan, a big region for apparel manufacturing, due to the crisis in the

Target seeing some disruption of India supplies due to Red Sea crisis
Asia|World

Taiwan president-elect Lai to face China's ire after victory

Taiwan's new president-elect, Lai Ching-te, is likely to face his toughest task yet when he takes office in May and has to deal with the ire of China which has

Taiwan president-elect Lai to face China's ire after victory
MidEast|News|US|World

Strikes on Yemen had good effects, will continue to monitor -Pentagon

U.S.-British strikes on Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen had "good effects," Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said on Friday, and their militaries will continue to monitor the

Strikes on Yemen had good effects, will continue to monitor -Pentagon
MidEast|News|US|World

Strikes by US and Britain against Houthi forces were defensive - NATO

Strikes by the U.S. and British militaries against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen were "defensive, and designed to preserve freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most vital

Strikes by US and Britain against Houthi forces were defensive - NATO
Europe|News|World

Spain will not intervene in Red Sea - defence minister

Spain will not intervene militarily in the Red Sea region out of "a commitment to peace" and any country doing so will have to answer for its actions, Defence Minister Margarita

Spain will not intervene in Red Sea - defence minister
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Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow would regard any move by Britain to deploy a military contingent to Ukraine as a declaration of war against

Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war
Asia|Election|News|World

Polls open in Taiwan's critical elections watched closely by China

Polls opened on Saturday in Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections which China has framed as a choice between war and peace and are happening as Beijing ramps up pressure

Polls open in Taiwan's critical elections watched closely by China
Economy|News|World

Incoming Guatemala president meets with Taiwanese officials ahead of inauguration

Guatemala's President-elect Bernardo Arevalo met with Taiwan's foreign minister to discuss strengthening commercial ties on Saturday, the Central American nation's incoming

Incoming Guatemala president meets with Taiwanese officials ahead of inauguration
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Houthis mistakenly target tanker carrying Russian oil - Ambrey report

Houthi militants mistakenly targeted a tanker carrying Russian oil in a missile attack on Friday off Yemen, British maritime security firm Ambrey said.

Houthis mistakenly target tanker carrying Russian oil - Ambrey report
Americas|World

Guatemala's Arevalo due to assume presidency with difficult path ahead

Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arevalo is due to be sworn in Sunday for a four-year term, pledging to banish deep-rooted corruption, though he will come

Guatemala's Arevalo due to assume presidency with difficult path ahead
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Exclusive-Ukraine needs more attack aircraft for war effort - ground forces commander

Ukraine's ground forces commander said on Friday that Kyiv needed more military aircraft for its war effort, such as U.S.

Exclusive-Ukraine needs more attack aircraft for war effort - ground forces commander
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Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday slammed the U.S. and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as a disproportionate use of force and accused the two countries of trying

Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'
US|World

Biden warns of more strikes on Yemen's Houthis if Red Sea attacks persist

President Joe Biden vowed further military action against Yemen's Houthi forces if they keep up their attacks on shipping in the Red

Biden warns of more strikes on Yemen's Houthis if Red Sea attacks persist
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Biden: US delivered private message to Iran about Houthi attacks

President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States had delivered a private message to Iran about Iran-backed Houthis responsible for

Biden: US delivered private message to Iran about Houthi attacks
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Biden approved Yemen strikes after drone attack, US doesn't want war - White House

The United States does not want war with Yemen but will not hesitate to take further action, the White House said on Friday, adding President Joe Biden approved the

Biden approved Yemen strikes after drone attack, US doesn't want war - White House
MidEast|News|World

Analysis-Yemen attacks not seen drawing Iran directly into war

The Iran-aligned Houthis of Yemen vowed to respond to attacks by the United States and Britain but the prospects of these Western strikes igniting

Analysis-Yemen attacks not seen drawing Iran directly into war
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Analysis-Did the US just get lured into war with the Houthis?

U.S. President Joe Biden's blistering strikes on Yemen followed weeks of warnings to the Houthis to stop attacking Red Sea shipping - or else.

Analysis-Did the US just get lured into war with the Houthis?
Health|News|World

WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge

Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting pressure on healthcare systems this winter,

WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge
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U.S. special envoy hopes diplomacy will calm Lebanon-Israel border

U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein said on Thursday he was hopeful diplomacy could calm tensions on the disputed border between Lebanon and Israel, where the Israeli military and

U.S. special envoy hopes diplomacy will calm Lebanon-Israel border
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US military denies striking rocket launcher on Monday in western Iraq

The U.S. military said it did not carry out an air strike on a rocket launcher on Monday near Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq which hosts U.S. and other international forces, a U.S.

US military denies striking rocket launcher on Monday in western Iraq
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US homeland secretary Mayorkas willing to testify in House impeachment inquiry

U.S.

US homeland secretary Mayorkas willing to testify in House impeachment inquiry
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Turkey seeks extension of cross-border aid to northwest Syria -sources

Turkey is pushing the United Nations and others for an extension of aid deliveries into rebel-held northwest Syria as global interest and

Turkey seeks extension of cross-border aid to northwest Syria -sources
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Take Five: Dilemmas for Davos

Global political and business leaders will meet in the Swiss resort of Davos next week against a complex geopolitical backdrop beset by war, tectonic shifts in monetary policy, climate

Take Five: Dilemmas for Davos
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Taiwan says it spotted more Chinese balloons over strait, a day ahead of vote

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday it detected five Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait over the past 24 hours, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a

Taiwan says it spotted more Chinese balloons over strait, a day ahead of vote
Arts|Europe|News|World

St Peter's centrepiece to get makeover in time for 2025 Holy Year

A giant bronze canopy at the centre of St Peter's Basilica will get its first major makeover in more than 260 years to restore its lustre in time for Holy Year celebrations in

St Peter's centrepiece to get makeover in time for 2025 Holy Year
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Some US aid to Ukraine poorly tracked -Pentagon inspector general

The Pentagon's inspector general released a report on Thursday that said the United States military had not properly tracked about $1 billion in weapons sent to Ukraine.

Some US aid to Ukraine poorly tracked -Pentagon inspector general
MidEast|News|World

Saudi Arabia calls for restraint after air strikes on Yemen

Saudi Arabia called for restraint and "avoiding escalation" in light of the air strikes launched by the United States and Britain against sites linked to the Houthi movement in Yemen

Saudi Arabia calls for restraint after air strikes on Yemen
Political|US|World

Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that any Ukrainian attacks on missile launch sites inside Russia with arms supplied by the United States and its allies

Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites
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Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen

Russia condemned the United States and Britain on Friday for their military strikes on Yemen, which Moscow said amounted to an irresponsible

Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen
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Reactions to US, British strikes against Houthis in Yemen

The United States and Britain launched a series of strikes on Yemen on Thursday aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late

Reactions to US, British strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Economy|US|World

Oil rises 3% as some tankers avoid Red Sea after strikes

Oil prices climbed about 3% on Friday, as some oil tankers diverted course from the Red Sea following overnight air and sea strikes by the United States and Britain

Oil rises 3% as some tankers avoid Red Sea after strikes
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Moscow calls U.S. plan to confiscate Russian assets '21st century piracy'

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday called a U.S. plan to confiscate up to $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine "21st century piracy" and said Moscow

Moscow calls U.S. plan to confiscate Russian assets '21st century piracy'
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Market analysts react to US, British strikes against Houthis in Yemen

The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the movement's attacks on ships in the Red Sea, an escalation of

Market analysts react to US, British strikes against Houthis in Yemen
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Jordan says Israeli 'war crimes' to blame for regional tensions

Jordan said on Friday Israeli "war crimes" against Palestinians were to blame for heightened regional tension and violence in the Red Sea which it said

Jordan says Israeli 'war crimes' to blame for regional tensions
MidEast|News|World

Italy declined to take part in military action against Houthis, source says

Italy declined to take part in U.S. and British strikes overnight against the Houthi group in Yemen, a government source said on Friday, explaining that Rome preferred to pursue a "

Italy declined to take part in military action against Houthis, source says
MidEast|News|World

Iran says US-Britain attack on Houthis will fuel instability in region

Iran said on Friday it condemns the U.S.-Britain attack on Houthis in Yemen warning that it will fuel "insecurity and instability" in the region, Iranian state media reported.

Iran says US-Britain attack on Houthis will fuel instability in region
Economy|Finance|News|World

IMF says additional financing for Egypt 'critical' for success of loan program

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it was holding discussions with Egypt on policies that would make the country's $3 billion IMF program

IMF says additional financing for Egypt 'critical' for success of loan program
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Australia says it provided personnel support for US, UK strikes in Yemen

Australia provided personnel support to the U.S. and UK in their strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Friday.

Australia says it provided personnel support for US, UK strikes in Yemen
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Anti-war activists in New York City, Washington protest U.S., UK strikes in Yemen

A few dozen anti-war activists gathered at Times Square in New York City and outside the White House late on Thursday to protest U.S. and British strikes

Anti-war activists in New York City, Washington protest U.S., UK strikes in Yemen
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Analysis-Middle East escalation tilts balance of risks in markets

For global investors who came into 2024 with doubts about how long stock markets can rally and when central banks will cut rates, a sudden widening of the war

Analysis-Middle East escalation tilts balance of risks in markets
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Yemen's Houthis say UN resolution on navigation on the Red Sea is 'political game'

The head of Yemen's Houthi supreme revolutionary committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, said on Thursday the UN resolution on navigation on the Red Sea is a "political game" and that the

Yemen's Houthis say UN resolution on navigation on the Red Sea is 'political game'
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US State Dept OKs possible Tomahawk weapons system support sale to Australia

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Tomahawk weapons system support services and related equipment to Australia for $250 million, U.S.

US State Dept OKs possible Tomahawk weapons system support sale to Australia
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UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea attacks

The U.N.

UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea attacks
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Protest at Chile's lithium salt flats snarls roads to SQM, Albemarle

A protest by several hundred people in northern Chile on Wednesday blocked access to the Atacama salt flat, the world's largest lithium deposit where domestic producer SQM and U.S

Protest at Chile's lithium salt flats snarls roads to SQM, Albemarle
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Oil up 1% as Middle East tensions offset US inflation worries

Oil prices gained about 1% on Thursday after Iran seized an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, raising the prospect of escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Oil up 1% as Middle East tensions offset US inflation worries
Asia|Election|News|World

North Korea may sell new missiles to Russia, South's defense minister says -Yonhap

North Korea may be poised to provide a new type of missiles to Russia, and may conduct further weapons tests to escalate tensions ahead of South Korean and U.S. elections, South

North Korea may sell new missiles to Russia, South's defense minister says -Yonhap
Europe|News|World

NATO pledges further major military, economic aid to Ukraine

NATO allies in a meeting with Ukraine have made it clear they will continue to provide the country with major military, economic, and humanitarian aid in the face of Russia's

NATO pledges further major military, economic aid to Ukraine
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Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court

Israel prepared to defend itself on Thursday at the top U.N. court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime

Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
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Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election

A former South Korean prime minister announced on Thursday his plan to launch a new political party in a move that aims to challenge the domination of the two leading

Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election
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Biden met with sister of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, White House says

President Joe Biden met on Wednesday with the sister of Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine detained in Russia, the White House said.

Biden met with sister of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, White House says
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Arab neighbours warn against Israeli reoccupation of Gaza

Egypt and Jordan warned against any Israeli reoccupation in the Gaza Strip and appealed for uprooted residents to be allowed to

Arab neighbours warn against Israeli reoccupation of Gaza
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U.S. boxer Johnson, Canadian ice hockey player Leipsic get Russian citizenship

Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to U.S. boxer Kevin Johnson and Canadian ice hockey player Brendan Leipsic under a decree published on a Russian government

U.S. boxer Johnson, Canadian ice hockey player Leipsic get Russian citizenship
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To old friend in Iowa, Xi says world requires stability in China-US ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a recent reply to a letter from an Iowa native whom he first met nearly four decades ago, said the world's future demanded stability in

To old friend in Iowa, Xi says world requires stability in China-US ties
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Taiwan's de facto ambassador to US meets US House speaker

Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States met on Tuesday with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Taiwan's de facto ambassador to US meets US House speaker
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China piles pressure on Taiwan ahead of election

China threatened new trade measures against Taiwan on Tuesday, piling on pressure ahead of weekend elections, as Taipei complained of more

China piles pressure on Taiwan ahead of election
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Taiwan issues alert after China satellite launch

Taiwan authorities sent out an island-wide alert on Tuesday, saying a Chinese satellite had flown over south Taiwan airspace, around the same time Chinese state media confirmed the

Taiwan issues alert after China satellite launch
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Red Sea security must be achieved without a new war, Italian minister says

Yemen's Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping must be stopped without triggering a new war, the Italian defence minister said on Wednesday, as the Iranian-backed militia

Red Sea security must be achieved without a new war, Italian minister says
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Oil prices steady as markets debate Middle East crisis and OPEC supply

Oil prices steadied in early trade on Tuesday after sliding in the previous session, as markets weighed Middle East tensions against demand worries and rising OPEC

Oil prices steady as markets debate Middle East crisis and OPEC supply
Business|Economy|Finance|World

OECD sees global minimum tax reshaping investment flows

The introduction this year of a global minimum corporate tax will reshape the flow of multinationals' foreign investments as the benefits from booking profits in tax havens disappear

OECD sees global minimum tax reshaping investment flows
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Lebanon ready for talks on long-term border stability, PM says

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati told a senior United Nations official on Tuesday that his country was ready for talks on long-term stability on its southern border

Lebanon ready for talks on long-term border stability, PM says
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Kremlin has 'no comment' on U.S., Ukraine claims it fired North Korean missiles

The Kremlin declined on Tuesday to comment on U.S. and Ukrainian assertions that Moscow had fired North Korean missiles at Ukrainian targets, but it also accused Kyiv of using

Kremlin has 'no comment' on U.S., Ukraine claims it fired North Korean missiles
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Israel's Herzog: Gaza genocide claim at ICJ 'atrocious and preposterous'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Tuesday that "there is nothing more atrocious and preposterous" than a lawsuit filed in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing

Israel's Herzog: Gaza genocide claim at ICJ 'atrocious and preposterous'
Asia|News|World

Factbox-Key facts on Taiwan-China relations ahead of Taiwan elections

Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president and parliament.

Factbox-Key facts on Taiwan-China relations ahead of Taiwan elections
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Explainer-Why is U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized?

The Pentagon disclosed on Tuesday that U.S.

Explainer-Why is U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized?
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Blinken says daily toll in Gaza too high, Israel genocide charge meritless

U.S.

Blinken says daily toll in Gaza too high, Israel genocide charge meritless
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Blinken meets Palestinian leader Abbas in occupied West Bank

U.S.

Blinken meets Palestinian leader Abbas in occupied West Bank
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As Israel proclaims 'targeted' phase of war, Gazans find little change

Palestinians see little respite from Israeli bombardment that has shattered Gaza despite Israel's announcement of a new "more targeted" phase of its war

As Israel proclaims 'targeted' phase of war, Gazans find little change
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US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela

A top U.S. defense official will visit Guyana on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. embassy in the South American country said, as tensions between Guyana and neighboring Venezuela simmer in a

US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela
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Scholz berates EU allies over "insufficient" military support for Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday the majority of countries in the European Union were not delivering sufficient weapons to Ukraine to help it battle a Russian invasion,

Scholz berates EU allies over "insufficient" military support for Ukraine
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Russia launches missile attacks across the country, say Ukrainian officials

Russia launched a large-scale missile attack across Ukraine at the start of peak morning hours on Monday, hitting residential and industrial

Russia launches missile attacks across the country, say Ukrainian officials
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Israeli forces say they locate large underground weapons factory in Gaza

Israeli forces located what they said was the largest weapons production site so far found in Gaza, with underground workshops they said were used to

Israeli forces say they locate large underground weapons factory in Gaza
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'Indiscriminately striking' civilians is war crime, pope says in major speech

Pope Francis, tackling conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine in his yearly address to diplomats, said on Monday that "indiscriminately striking"

'Indiscriminately striking' civilians is war crime, pope says in major speech
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Blinken meets Arab leaders in diplomatic push over Gaza war

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was holding more talks with Arab leaders on Monday as part of a diplomatic push to stop the war in Gaza spreading further.

Blinken meets Arab leaders in diplomatic push over Gaza war
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US House Republican leader Scalise undergoing further cancer treatment -statement

U.S.

US House Republican leader Scalise undergoing further cancer treatment -statement
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UK police say no new investigation into Prince Andrew allegations

British police said on Friday no new investigation had been launched into allegations relating to Prince Andrew following the release this week of court documents relating to the

UK police say no new investigation into Prince Andrew allegations
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Tesla to fix 1.62 million vehicles in China - regulator

Tesla is doing an effective recall on 1.62 million vehicles including model S, model X, model 3 and model Y in China, China State Administration for Market Regulation said in a

Tesla to fix 1.62 million vehicles in China - regulator
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Taiwan says Chinese balloons threaten aviation safety

Taiwan's defence ministry accused China on Saturday of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare on the island's people with a recent spate of balloons spotted

Taiwan says Chinese balloons threaten aviation safety
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Russia to produce over 32,000 drones each year by 2030 -TASS

Russia plans to produce more than 32,000 drones each year by 2030 and for domestic producers to account for 70% of the market, the TASS news agency cited First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei

Russia to produce over 32,000 drones each year by 2030 -TASS
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Japan to accept earthquake relief from U.S. only -Nikkei

Japan plans to accept a relief team from the United States but no aid from other governments, the daily Nikkei reported on Friday, four days after an earthquake killed 91 people and

Japan to accept earthquake relief from U.S. only -Nikkei
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Iraq prepares to close down U.S-led coalition's mission - PM statement

The Iraqi government is forming a committee to prepare the closing down of the U.S.-led international coalition's mission in the country, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's

Iraq prepares to close down U.S-led coalition's mission - PM statement
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Iran leaders vow revenge at funeral for bomb attack victims - state media

Iran's president and the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp on Friday vowed revenge at the funeral for the victims of twin Islamic State bombings two days earlier.

Iran leaders vow revenge at funeral for bomb attack victims - state media
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Iran Guards commander challenges 'enemy' naval presence in region

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed on Saturday to reach "the enemy" far and near as tensions soar on key shipping routes where Tehran’s allies have been attacking vessels.

Iran Guards commander challenges 'enemy' naval presence in region
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Exclusive-US intelligence confirms Islamic State's Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts -sources

Communications intercepts collected by the United States confirmed that Islamic State’s (ISIS) Afghanistan-based branch carried out twin

Exclusive-US intelligence confirms Islamic State's Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts -sources
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China-U.S. cooperation 'no longer optional but imperative', for both and the world - Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that the most urgent task for Sino-U.S. relations is to establish a correct understanding and cooperation

China-U.S. cooperation 'no longer optional but imperative', for both and the world - Wang Yi
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White House: North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missiles, launchers

North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missiles and launchers for use in Moscow's war against Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday, citing newly declassified

White House: North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missiles, launchers
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US, partners reiterate call for end to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

The United States and eleven other countries issued a joint statement on Wednesday reiterating a call for an end to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, according to the White House.

US, partners reiterate call for end to Houthi attacks in Red Sea
US|World

US 'not seeing acts of genocide' in Gaza, State Dept says

The U.S. has not observed acts in Gaza that constitute genocide, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Wednesday, after South

US 'not seeing acts of genocide' in Gaza, State Dept says
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US believes Hamas used Al Shifa Hospital but evacuated before Israeli operation- source

U.S. spy agencies assess that Islamist group Hamas and another Palestinian group fighting Israel used Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital to command

US believes Hamas used Al Shifa Hospital but evacuated before Israeli operation- source
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UN Security Council members call for Houthis to stop attacks on shipping

Members of the U.N.

UN Security Council members call for Houthis to stop attacks on shipping
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University of Penn professors in Israel speak out on US campus antisemitism

Until three months ago, University of Pennsylvania psychology professor Michael Kahana said he had never felt the need to wear a yarmulke, or Jewish skullcap, to

University of Penn professors in Israel speak out on US campus antisemitism
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Ukraine says no 'plan B' to unblocking U.S. funding

Ukraine is considering no alternative to securing stalled U.S. military assistance for its war against Russia and is confident the U.S.

Ukraine says no 'plan B' to unblocking U.S. funding
Asia|News|World

Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island

Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected three more Chinese balloons flying across the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, and one of those flew over the island, the second day in a

Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island
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Ocean cargo rates climb after new Red Sea ship attacks

Ocean freight rates are surging after a missile attack and attempted hijacking of a Maersk ship this weekend prompted carriers to suspend plans to restart

Ocean cargo rates climb after new Red Sea ship attacks
Asia|Economy|News|World

'Hawkish' China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after election

The arms race across the Taiwan Strait and Chinese military pressure against the island Beijing claims as its "sacred" territory is

'Hawkish' China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after election
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken heads back to Middle East amid regional escalation fears

U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken will return to the Middle East on Thursday, continuing the Biden administration's intense

Blinken heads back to Middle East amid regional escalation fears
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UN Security Council likely to meet Wednesday on Red Sea, says French UN envoy

The U.N.

UN Security Council likely to meet Wednesday on Red Sea, says French UN envoy
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Oil jumps 1% in New Year after U.S. forces repel Houthis in Red Sea

Oil prices jumped 1% on Tuesday, starting the New Year higher as a Red Sea naval clash focused attention on potential Middle East supply disruptions and

Oil jumps 1% in New Year after U.S. forces repel Houthis in Red Sea
Asia|News|World

Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes

A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year's Day killed at least 55 people, with rescue teams struggling in

Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes
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Hong Kong tycoon Lai pleads not guilty in landmark security trial

Hong Kong tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in his landmark trial, where he is accused of endangering

Hong Kong tycoon Lai pleads not guilty in landmark security trial
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Factbox-Shipping firms react to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, impacting a shipping route vital to East-West trade.

Factbox-Shipping firms react to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
Asia|News|World

Xi urges Chinese envoys to create 'diplomatic iron army'

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged Chinese ambassadors to forge a "

Xi urges Chinese envoys to create 'diplomatic iron army'
Europe|News|World

UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine after Russia attacks

The United Nations Security Council was set to discuss the situation in Ukraine on Friday afternoon after Ukraine and its supporters requested an urgent meeting to address missile and

UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine after Russia attacks
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UK's Cameron: Iran shares responsibility for preventing Red Sea attacks

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Sunday he had made clear in a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian that Iran shared responsibility for

UK's Cameron: Iran shares responsibility for preventing Red Sea attacks
Europe|News|World

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of early New Year's Day attacks

Ukraine's shelling of the city of Donetsk in early New Year's Day hours killed four people, a Russian-installed official in the eastern region of Ukraine said, while Ukrainian officials

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of early New Year's Day attacks
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Toll in Ukraine air strikes on Russia's Belgorod rises to 22, officials say

The death toll from what Moscow said was an "indiscriminate" Ukrainian air attack on the city of Belgorod just north of Ukraine's border has risen to 22, a Russian official said on Sunday.

Toll in Ukraine air strikes on Russia's Belgorod rises to 22, officials say
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Taiwan's sovereignty belongs to its people, presidential frontrunner says

Taiwan's sovereignty and independence belong to its people, the frontrunner to be its next president said on Saturday in an often testy debate with the other two candidates

Taiwan's sovereignty belongs to its people, presidential frontrunner says
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Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people

Taiwan's relations with China must be decided by the will of the people and peace must be based on "dignity", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday after China's leader Xi Jinping

Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
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Russia has sentenced more than 200 captured Ukrainian fighters so far - Lavrov

Russian courts have sentenced more than 200 Ukrainian fighters to prison terms since

Russia has sentenced more than 200 captured Ukrainian fighters so far - Lavrov
News|World

Netanyahu says Israel should control Gaza-Egypt border zone

The border zone between the Gaza Strip and Egypt should be under Israel's control, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday as he predicted the war in the

Netanyahu says Israel should control Gaza-Egypt border zone
Business|News|World

Maersk pauses Red Sea sailings after Houthi attack on container ship

Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked a Maersk container vessel, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on Sunday.

Maersk pauses Red Sea sailings after Houthi attack on container ship
MidEast|News|World

Israel to pull some troops from Gaza as war enters new phase

Israel is withdrawing some forces from Gaza to shift to more targeted operations against Hamas, and is partially returning reservists to civilian life to help the

Israel to pull some troops from Gaza as war enters new phase
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

France, Germany, UK, US, condemn Iran's increase in uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and the United States condemned Iran's increase in production of highly enriched uranium following the IAEA report from earlier this week.

France, Germany, UK, US, condemn Iran's increase in uranium enrichment
Asia|News|World

Former Hong Kong independence group leader seeks asylum in Britain

The former leader of a Hong Kong pro-independence group, who was sentenced under a national security law imposed by China, fled to Britain and will seek asylum

Former Hong Kong independence group leader seeks asylum in Britain
Business|Technology|Travel|World

Chinese airlines resume operating Boeing 737 MAX planes -Boeing

All civil airlines in China have resumed operating their 737 MAX planes, according to a social media post by the U.S. aircraft manufacturer on Friday morning.

Chinese airlines resume operating Boeing 737 MAX planes -Boeing
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China's Xi, US President Biden exchange congratulations on 45th year of diplomatic ties

China's President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations with U.S.

China's Xi, US President Biden exchange congratulations on 45th year of diplomatic ties
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China eases visa application for U.S. tourists

China will simplify visa applications for tourists from the United States from Jan. 1, cutting the documents required, according to a notice on Friday on the website of the Chinese

China eases visa application for U.S. tourists
Asia|News|World

China calls Taiwan president frontrunner a destroyer of peace

China's government called the frontrunner for Taiwan's next president "confrontational" and a destroyer of peace after he spoke at a presidential debate and said the island's

China calls Taiwan president frontrunner a destroyer of peace
Asia|News|World

Analysis-Sweeping Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen

A sweeping purge of Chinese generals has weakened the People's Liberation Army, exposing deep-rooted corruption that could take more time to fix and

Analysis-Sweeping Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen
Asia|News|World

Xi vows to prevent anyone 'splitting Taiwan from China'

President Xi Jinping vowed on Tuesday to resolutely prevent anyone from "splitting Taiwan from China in any way", the official Xinhua news agency reported, a little more than two

Xi vows to prevent anyone 'splitting Taiwan from China'
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US welcomes Russia's Navalny being located, concerned for his well-being

The United States welcomed reports on Monday that jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny had been located but remained "deeply concerned" about

US welcomes Russia's Navalny being located, concerned for his well-being
Europe|News|US|World

US to provide up to $250 million in arms, equipment to Ukraine -Blinken

The U.S. will provide up to $250 million in arms and equipment to Ukraine in the final package of aid this year to help Kyiv in its war with Russia, Secretary of State Antony

US to provide up to $250 million in arms, equipment to Ukraine -Blinken
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

US proposes G7 explore ways to confiscate $300 billion in Russian assets -FT

The United States has proposed that working groups from G7 countries explore ways to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

US proposes G7 explore ways to confiscate $300 billion in Russian assets -FT
MidEast|News|World

UN appoints Gaza humanitarian relief coordinator following aid vote

The United Nations on Tuesday announced the appointment of a coordinator to oversee humanitarian relief shipments into Gaza as part of a U.N.

UN appoints Gaza humanitarian relief coordinator following aid vote
MidEast|News|World

U.N. aid worker says little space left for displaced Gazans to go

Many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have followed Israeli army evacuation orders and sought safety in designated areas only to find there is little space left in the

U.N. aid worker says little space left for displaced Gazans to go
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Turkey tells U.S. to keep promises on F-16 sale -source

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Wednesday that Turkey expected the United States to act in line with their NATO alliance

Turkey tells U.S. to keep promises on F-16 sale -source
Asia|News|World

Taiwan presidential frontrunner accuses opposition party of being 'pro-communist'

The frontrunner to be Taiwan's next president accused the main opposition party on Tuesday of betraying the anti-communist ideals of its forefathers and being overtly pro-China, in

Taiwan presidential frontrunner accuses opposition party of being 'pro-communist'
Europe|News|World

Sweden edges closer to NATO after vote in Turkish parliamentary commission

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission approved Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday in a key step towards enlarging the Western bloc after 19

Sweden edges closer to NATO after vote in Turkish parliamentary commission
Asia|News|World

South Korean capital drills to guard against surprise attack by North

More than 1,000 South Korean military, police and emergency personnel joined rare defence drills on Wednesday that simulated an attack by North Korea

South Korean capital drills to guard against surprise attack by North
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

Russia warns Japan over providing Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine

A move by Japan to provide Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine will have "grave consequences" for Russia-Japan ties, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on

Russia warns Japan over providing Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine
Europe|News|World

Russia to deploy newest howitzers against Ukrainian forces - Rostec

Russia will soon deploy its newest howitzers against Ukrainian forces as part of what Moscow calls its "special military operation," the head of the Rostec state defence conglomerate said

Russia to deploy newest howitzers against Ukrainian forces - Rostec
Asia|Economy|News|World

Russia tells South Korea not to be surprised if Moscow retaliates over sanctions

Russia told South Korea on Wednesday not to be surprised if Moscow retaliates against Seoul for expanding the list of goods which cannot be exported from the East Asian nation to

Russia tells South Korea not to be surprised if Moscow retaliates over sanctions
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia says some in the West are hinting at looking for peace in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that some in the West were suggesting that Moscow should discuss peace in Ukraine because the United

Russia says some in the West are hinting at looking for peace in Ukraine
Asia|News|World

Russia, India closer to joint military equipment production - minister

Russia and India have made tangible progress in talks on plans to jointly produce military equipment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, after talks with his

Russia, India closer to joint military equipment production - minister
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Qatari emir receives phone call from Biden on Gaza -report

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from U.S.

Qatari emir receives phone call from Biden on Gaza -report
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim orders military to accelerate war preparations -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered its military, the munitions industry and the nuclear weapons sector to accelerate war preparations to counter what he called unprecedented

North Korea's Kim orders military to accelerate war preparations -KCNA
Americas|Economy|News|US|World

Mexico, US officials discuss urgency to reopen border crossings- Mexico minister

Mexico's Foreign Minister Alicia Barce said on Wednesday she spoke with U.S. authorities about the importance of reopening border crossings, following the shutdown of some

Mexico, US officials discuss urgency to reopen border crossings- Mexico minister
Economy|Europe|News|World

Kremlin says EU aid to Ukraine will harm Europe's economy, won't change outcome of war

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that any fresh European Union aid to Ukraine would not affect the outcome of the conflict there and that such spending would only hurt Europe's economy

Kremlin says EU aid to Ukraine will harm Europe's economy, won't change outcome of war
MidEast|News|World

Israeli minister hints at retaliatory actions taken in Iraq, Yemen, Iran

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant hinted on Tuesday that the country had retaliated in Iraq, Yemen and Iran for attacks carried out against it as the war with Hamas-led

Israeli minister hints at retaliatory actions taken in Iraq, Yemen, Iran
MidEast|News|World

Iran undoes slowdown in enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade -IAEA

Iran has reversed a slowdown in the rate at which it is enriching uranium to up to 60% purity, close to weapons grade, returning to a rate of around 9 kg a month from the reduced

Iran undoes slowdown in enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade -IAEA
MidEast|News|Political|World

Iran's supreme leader leads prayers during funeral of senior Guards adviser -TV

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei led prayers on Thursday at the funeral of Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a senior Revolutionary Guards adviser who was killed in what Iran said was an Israeli air

Iran's supreme leader leads prayers during funeral of senior Guards adviser -TV
MidEast|News|World

Iran's Raisi to visit Turkey on Jan. 4 for talks focused on Gaza -Turkish official

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Ankara on Jan. 4 to meet his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan for talks likely to focus on the situations in Gaza and Syria as well as

Iran's Raisi to visit Turkey on Jan. 4 for talks focused on Gaza -Turkish official
Europe|News|World

Germany in talks with EU partners on Red Sea maritime mission

Germany and its European Union partners are examining whether they could mount a new maritime mission to protect commercial vessels under threat of attack in the Red Sea, a foreign

Germany in talks with EU partners on Red Sea maritime mission
Economy|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Factbox-What and where are Russia's $300 billion in reserves frozen in the West?

After President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, the United States and its allies prohibited transactions with Russia's

Factbox-What and where are Russia's $300 billion in reserves frozen in the West?
Asia|MidEast|News|US|World

Exclusive-Pakistan deported Afghans waiting for US resettlement -sources

Pakistan's huge deportation drive has forcibly repatriated scores of Afghans awaiting resettlement in the United States, an

Exclusive-Pakistan deported Afghans waiting for US resettlement -sources
MidEast|News|World

Egypt says it is awaiting responses on plan to end Gaza war

Egypt confirmed on Thursday that it had put forward a framework proposal to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip that includes three stages ending with a

Egypt says it is awaiting responses on plan to end Gaza war
Asia|News|World

China urges regional alert as US military steps up forward deployment

China's defence ministry on Thursday urged the Asia-Pacific to be on high alert as the United States steps up forward military deployment in the region, after reports of a U.S.

China urges regional alert as US military steps up forward deployment
Asia|News|US|World

China's military lashes out at US after breakthrough talks

China's defence ministry lashed out at the United States on Thursday, a week after their top military officials resumed high-level talks, criticising its continued

China's military lashes out at US after breakthrough talks
Asia|Election|News|World

China decries Taiwan for 'hyping up' military threat, sends warplanes

China's defence ministry accused Taiwan's government on Thursday of deliberately "hyping up" a military threat from China for electoral gain

China decries Taiwan for 'hyping up' military threat, sends warplanes
Americas|Crime|News|World

Canada ready to pay settlements to two men imprisoned in China in 2018 - report

Canada's government is willing to sign off on multimillion-dollar settlement packages for Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig to compensate them for the near three years they were

Canada ready to pay settlements to two men imprisoned in China in 2018 - report
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Biden says US air strikes in Iraq aimed to deter Iran, militants from attacks

The U.S. military's air strikes on Monday in Iraq aimed to deter Iran and Iran-backed militia groups from conducting or supporting attacks on United States

Biden says US air strikes in Iraq aimed to deter Iran, militants from attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Bangladesh garment factories fire workers after protests, unions say

Bangladesh garment factories have fired hundreds of workers since protests in October demanding higher wages, three labour unions representing half a

Bangladesh garment factories fire workers after protests, unions say
MidEast|News|World

White House says it's monitoring Red Sea attacks; not seeing big impact on holiday products

The White House on Friday said it was closely monitoring Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but did not expect the situation to have a significant impact

White House says it's monitoring Red Sea attacks; not seeing big impact on holiday products
MidEast|News|World

US says Iran 'deeply involved' in Red Sea attacks on commercial vessels

Iran was "deeply involved" in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its intelligence was critical to enable Yemen's Houthi movement to target ships,

US says Iran 'deeply involved' in Red Sea attacks on commercial vessels
MidEast|News|World

UN urges more Gaza aid, UN chief says Israel creating distribution 'obstacles'

The U.N.

UN urges more Gaza aid, UN chief says Israel creating distribution 'obstacles'
MidEast|News|World

UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains

The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to boost humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip that stopped short of a call for a

UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkish parliamentary commission to discuss Sweden's NATO bid on Tuesday

Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission will convene on Dec. 26, Tuesday to resume talks on Sweden's NATO membership bid, the parliament website showed on Friday.

Turkish parliamentary commission to discuss Sweden's NATO bid on Tuesday
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Trump win in 2024 could harm fight against climate change -Canada PM

If Republican frontrunner Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. election it could harm the global effort to fight climate change, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an

Trump win in 2024 could harm fight against climate change -Canada PM
Americas|News|US|World

Texas-Mexico international rail crossings reopening

The Biden administration said on Friday it was reopening two key international crossings between Texas and Mexico to rail traffic five days after they had been closed. U.S.

Texas-Mexico international rail crossings reopening
Asia|News|World

Taiwan says eight Chinese fighter jets crossed strait's median line

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that over the previous 24 hours it had detected eight Chinese fighter jets crossing over the median line of the Taiwan Strait, as well as

Taiwan says eight Chinese fighter jets crossed strait's median line
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Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka

Russian attacks on southern Ukraine's Kherson region killed five civilians on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, while Russian-installed officials in the

Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka
Technology|World

Russian has the upper hand in arms race with the West - Russian minister says

Russia has the upper hand in weapons production over the West and intends to keep the rate of growth high, a top Russian minister said on Monday after both the West and Russia

Russian has the upper hand in arms race with the West - Russian minister says
Asia|News|World

Pentagon says Iranian drone 'attack' hit chemical tanker near India

A drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean early on Saturday, the U.S. Department of Defense said.

Pentagon says Iranian drone 'attack' hit chemical tanker near India
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On Christmas eve, Pope Francis laments 'futile' war in Holy Land

Pope Francis on Sunday lamented that Jesus' message of peace was being drowned out by the "futile logic of war" in the very land where he was born, as the

On Christmas eve, Pope Francis laments 'futile' war in Holy Land
Europe|News|World

Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its battle against Russia's invasion, the Dutch government said on Friday.

Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
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Moldova's pro-European president Sandu says she will seek second term

Moldova's pro-European President Maia Sandu said on Sunday she intends to run for a second presidential term in late 2024 to bring the issue of the country's European integration

Moldova's pro-European president Sandu says she will seek second term
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Israel pushes for control in northern Gaza; Biden, Netanyahu discuss outlook

Israel fought to wrest full control of northern Gaza from Hamas militants as the U.S. and Israeli leaders discussed the outlook for the

Israel pushes for control in northern Gaza; Biden, Netanyahu discuss outlook
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Israelis dig in for unprecedentedly long war, with some doubts

As the war in Gaza enters an 11th week, Israelis appear resigned to a long road before the military achieves its stated aim of destroying Hamas and bringing

Israelis dig in for unprecedentedly long war, with some doubts
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Iran denies helping Houthis plan attacks on Israel-linked ships

Iran denied on Saturday U.S. accusations that it was involved in planning attacks by Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi movement on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the semi-official

Iran denies helping Houthis plan attacks on Israel-linked ships
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Factbox-Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase

Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to show their support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza.

Factbox-Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase
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Ex-Colombian soldier pleads guilty in Haiti president's assassination

A former Colombian soldier pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on Friday to charges related to his accused role in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.

Ex-Colombian soldier pleads guilty in Haiti president's assassination
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Biden 'heartbroken' that American believed kidnapped by Hamas is dead

U.S.

Biden 'heartbroken' that American believed kidnapped by Hamas is dead
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Widow of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi granted political asylum in US -Wash Post

The widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been granted political asylum in the U.S., the Washington Post newspaper reported on Thursday.

Widow of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi granted political asylum in US -Wash Post
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White House: 'Very concerned' about reports Paul Whelan in Russia feels under physical threat

The White House said on Thursday it is "very concerned" about reports that Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine convicted of espionage in Russia, feels under physical threat.

White House: 'Very concerned' about reports Paul Whelan in Russia feels under physical threat
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US, S.Korea, Japan condemn N.Korea's ballistic missile launches; urge dialogue

The top diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan on Wednesday condemned North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches and urged Pyongyang to

US, S.Korea, Japan condemn N.Korea's ballistic missile launches; urge dialogue
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US says it does not see any tonal change from China on Taiwan

Washington does not see any change in China's tone on Taiwan, U.S.

US says it does not see any tonal change from China on Taiwan
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UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) foreign minister has met a senior Palestinian Authority (PA) official in Abu Dhabi where they discussed international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in

UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi
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Second North Korean nuclear reactor appears to be using fuel, IAEA says

A reactor at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex appears for the first time to be using atomic fuel, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said late on Thursday, which would mean the country

Second North Korean nuclear reactor appears to be using fuel, IAEA says
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Russia dismisses Wall Street Journal's 'pulp fiction' after Prigozhin death report

The Kremlin accused the Wall Street Journal of publishing "pulp fiction" on Friday after it reported that the death of mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash had been

Russia dismisses Wall Street Journal's 'pulp fiction' after Prigozhin death report
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Russia: Diplomatic ties with US could break down over asset seizures

Russia may cut diplomatic ties with the United States if Washington confiscates Russian assets frozen over the Ukrainian war, the Interfax news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister

Russia: Diplomatic ties with US could break down over asset seizures
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Russia calls prisoner swap talks delicate, accuses U.S. of leaks

A top Russian diplomat said Moscow and Washington were still engaged in sensitive negotiations over a prisoner exchange, but accused the U.S. side of leaking details to the media.

Russia calls prisoner swap talks delicate, accuses U.S. of leaks
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More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition-Pentagon

A total of more than 20 countries have agreed to participate in the new U.S.-led coalition safeguarding commercial traffic in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's

More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition-Pentagon
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Mexican president to speak to Biden on Thursday, migration eyed

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he would speak to U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday morning and that he could discuss migration with his counterpart.

Mexican president to speak to Biden on Thursday, migration eyed
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Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutiny

Japanese Industry Minister Ken Saito said on Friday that U.S.-Japanese ties were "stronger than ever", although he declined to comment directly on growing scrutiny in the United

Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutiny
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Jailed American in Russia says he feels abandoned by United States - BBC

Former U.S.

Jailed American in Russia says he feels abandoned by United States - BBC
Asia|News|World

Hong Kong court rejects bid to drop sedition charge against Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court on Friday rejected a bid by the legal team for pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai to have sedition charge against him dropped, in a closely watched national security

Hong Kong court rejects bid to drop sedition charge against Jimmy Lai
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China warns Philippines to resolve South China Sea tensions via dialogue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines to address through dialogue what China sees as "serious difficulties" in their relations over the South China Sea,

China warns Philippines to resolve South China Sea tensions via dialogue
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Ahead of UN vote, US says bid to boost Gaza aid could slow deliveries

Ahead of a likely vote on Thursday, the United States said there are "serious and widespread concerns" that the current draft of a U.N.

Ahead of UN vote, US says bid to boost Gaza aid could slow deliveries
Europe|News|World

US says Hungarian sovereignty law gives 'draconian tools' to government

A law passed in Hungary's parliament last week gives the government "draconian tools" to intimidate those with views not shared by the ruling party, the U.S.

US says Hungarian sovereignty law gives 'draconian tools' to government
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US missile defense proposal stirs debate in Palau

A proposal for permanent deployment of U.S.

US missile defense proposal stirs debate in Palau
MidEast|News|US|World

US-formed coalition in Red Sea part of aggression against Palestinians -Yemen's Houthis

The international coalition formed by the U.S. to protect maritime navigation in the Red Sea is part of the aggression against the Palestinian people, the political bureau of Yemen's

US-formed coalition in Red Sea part of aggression against Palestinians -Yemen's Houthis
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US defense secretary visits aircraft carrier at heart of Middle East deterrence

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited the Gerald R.

US defense secretary visits aircraft carrier at heart of Middle East deterrence
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UN vote on Gaza delayed another day amid talks to avoid US veto

A United Nations Security Council vote on a bid to boost aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip has been delayed by another day as talks continue to try and

UN vote on Gaza delayed another day amid talks to avoid US veto
Asia|News|Technology|World

Taiwan to 'handle' spate of Chinese balloons based on threat level

Taiwan will "handle" Chinese balloons flying nearby based on threat assessments, though officials believe the current wave is for weather purposes, driven by the prevailing winds at

Taiwan to 'handle' spate of Chinese balloons based on threat level
Economy|News|World

Russian court fines Google $50.8 million over 'fake' information -TASS

A Russian court fined Alphabet's Google on Wednesday 4.6 billion roubles ($50.84 million) for failing to delete so-called "fake" information about the conflict in Ukraine and other

Russian court fines Google $50.8 million over 'fake' information -TASS
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Oil rises on Red Sea tensions, US stock builds weigh

Global oil benchmark Brent hovered near $80 a barrel on Wednesday as investors worried about global trade disruption and tensions in the Middle East following attacks on

Oil rises on Red Sea tensions, US stock builds weigh
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India will examine any information on plot to kill Sikh separatist in US - Modi tells FT

India will look into any information it receives on its alleged links to a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist leader in the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the

India will examine any information on plot to kill Sikh separatist in US - Modi tells FT
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In China's eyes we're all separatists, Taiwan presidential frontrunner says

In China's eyes all three Taiwan presidential candidates are separatists, the frontrunner to be the island's next leader said on Wednesday in a

In China's eyes we're all separatists, Taiwan presidential frontrunner says
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Houthi leader threatens to attack US warships if Washington targets Yemen

The leader of Yemen's Houthis warned on Wednesday they would strike U.S. warships if the Iranian-backed militia was targeted by Washington, which this week set up a multinational

Houthi leader threatens to attack US warships if Washington targets Yemen
MidEast|News|World

Greece advises vessels to avoid Yemeni waters after Red Sea attacks

Greece has advised commercial vessels sailing in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to avoid Yemeni waters, keep only the necessary crew on the bridge and follow alerts issued by

Greece advises vessels to avoid Yemeni waters after Red Sea attacks
Asia|Economy|Technology|World

Expect more turbulence for US and China in 2024

After a year that brought panic over spy balloons, a fight over semiconductors and an intensifying military rivalry, China and the

Expect more turbulence for US and China in 2024
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Canada's Trudeau sees shift in India relations after US plot revealed -CBC

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he senses a change in India's tone with Ottawa after the United States warned New Delhi about its involvement in a thwarted plot to

Canada's Trudeau sees shift in India relations after US plot revealed -CBC
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Blinken says US wants Israel to shift to targeted operations in Gaza focusing on Hamas leadership

The U.S. wants and expects Israel to shift its military operations in Gaza to a lower-intensity phase during which there will be more

Blinken says US wants Israel to shift to targeted operations in Gaza focusing on Hamas leadership
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden says new Gaza hostage deal not expected soon

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he did not expect an Israel-Hamas deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza to be struck soon.

Biden says new Gaza hostage deal not expected soon
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Zelenskiy confident U.S. won't 'betray' Ukraine over financial support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was confident the U.S. would not "betray" his country by withholding crucial wartime funding as it fights off a Russian

Zelenskiy confident U.S. won't 'betray' Ukraine over financial support
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WTO reform plans leave question of appeals court unanswered

Countries including India and China on Monday voiced concern that a series of proposed reforms to the World Trade Organization leaves blank a section on rebooting its

WTO reform plans leave question of appeals court unanswered
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WTO panel rules against Turkey in metals duties dispute with U.S.

A World Trade Organization dispute panel on Tuesday ruled that Turkey should repeal additional duties it imposed on the United States in retaliation for U.S. steel and aluminium

WTO panel rules against Turkey in metals duties dispute with U.S.
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White House plans one more Ukraine aid package, then up to Congress

President Joe Biden is planning one more military aid package in December for Ukraine in its war against Russia, the White House said on Monday, then further assistance to Kyiv

White House plans one more Ukraine aid package, then up to Congress
US|World

US Senate leaders say Ukraine, border deal not likely soon

Leaders of the U.S.

US Senate leaders say Ukraine, border deal not likely soon
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US SEC charges Tingo Group Nigerian CEO, three companies with fraud

The U.S.

US SEC charges Tingo Group Nigerian CEO, three companies with fraud
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US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks

The United States on Tuesday launched a multinational operation to safeguard commerce in the Red Sea as attacks by Iran-backed Yemeni

US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks
Asia|News|World

Taiwan reports another suspected Chinese weather balloon crossing Taiwan Strait

A suspected Chinese weather balloon flew across the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Monday but stayed well north of Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, the third time

Taiwan reports another suspected Chinese weather balloon crossing Taiwan Strait
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Qatar, Israel hostage talks positive but deal not imminent - source

A meeting between Qatar’s prime minister and the heads of Israel’s Mossad spy agency and the U.S.

Qatar, Israel hostage talks positive but deal not imminent - source
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia would be prepared to talk to Ukraine, the United States and Europe about the future of Ukraine if they

Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine
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New US refugee program lets Americans choose who to sponsor

The Biden administration launched a new refugee program on Tuesday that will let U.S. sponsors nominate specific people they want to bring to

New US refugee program lets Americans choose who to sponsor
Americas|News|Political|US|World

Mexico to challenge Texas' new 'inhumane' migration law, president says

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday said Mexico was preparing to challenge a new Texas law allowing state law enforcement to arrest suspected migrants,

Mexico to challenge Texas' new 'inhumane' migration law, president says
Americas|News|Uncategorized|World

Mexican president says his country is world's leading cultural power

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday declared his country to be the foremost cultural power in the world, praising its ethnic and culinary diversity and

Mexican president says his country is world's leading cultural power
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Julian Assange's 'final' appeal against U.S. extradition to be held in February

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange's possible final legal challenge to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States where he is wanted on criminal charges will be held at

Julian Assange's 'final' appeal against U.S. extradition to be held in February
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Italian navy to send frigate to boost Red Sea security

The Italian navy will "in the coming hours" send one of its frigates to help protect the Red Sea shipping route against attacks by Yemen's Houthi

Italian navy to send frigate to boost Red Sea security
MidEast|News|World

High civilian toll in Gaza is cost of crushing Hamas, Israeli military officials say

Heavy civilian casualties are the cost of Israel's intense campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza and the militants' urban warfare strategy,

High civilian toll in Gaza is cost of crushing Hamas, Israeli military officials say
MidEast|News|World

Gaza war is world's 'moral failure', Red Cross chief says

The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Tuesday deplored the conflict in Gaza as a "moral failure" of the international community and urged

Gaza war is world's 'moral failure', Red Cross chief says
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Ex-US, NATO officials call on Congress to pass new Ukraine aid

More than 40 former top U.S. and NATO diplomats and defense officials on Monday urged Congress to approve new aid for Ukraine, warning that losing its war with Russia would be

Ex-US, NATO officials call on Congress to pass new Ukraine aid
News|World

Erdogan says signals from U.S., Canada could help Turkey move on Sweden NATO bid

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted on Tuesday as saying that positive developments on the U.S. sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara, and on Canada's arms embargo, would help

Erdogan says signals from U.S., Canada could help Turkey move on Sweden NATO bid
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Azerbaijan says border issues shouldn't get in way of peace deal with Armenia

Azerbaijan sees no major obstacles to securing a lasting peace treaty with its neighbour Armenia and believes the question of defining their borders can be

Azerbaijan says border issues shouldn't get in way of peace deal with Armenia
Election|News|World

Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word

Russia's Vladimir Putin looks set to remain in power until at least 2030; India's Narendra Modi seems certain to extend his rule to 2029; and Donald Trump could return to

Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word
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Ukrainian troops face artillery shortages, scale back some operations - commander

Frontline Ukrainian troops face shortages of artillery shells and have scaled back some military operations because of a shortfall of foreign

Ukrainian troops face artillery shortages, scale back some operations - commander
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Turkey calls on U.S. to use influence to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza -Turkish source

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asked his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Sunday for Washington to use its influence over Israel to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza

Turkey calls on U.S. to use influence to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza -Turkish source
Economy|Europe|News|World

Russia is not interested in extending Black Sea grain deal - RIA

Russia has no interest in extending the Black Sea grain deal, the RIA news agency reported on Sunday, citing Russia's agriculture minister Dmitry Patrushev.

Russia is not interested in extending Black Sea grain deal - RIA
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Putin says Biden's remark about Russian plan to attack NATO is complete rubbish

Vladimir Putin said U.S.

Putin says Biden's remark about Russian plan to attack NATO is complete rubbish
Asia|News|World

Philippines' Marcos says tensions in South China Sea have increased

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said tensions in the South China Sea have "increased rather than diminished" in recent months, warning that a "more assertive China" posed a

Philippines' Marcos says tensions in South China Sea have increased
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Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah died on Saturday, aged 86, according to the royal court, just over three years after assuming power in the U.S.-allied

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
MidEast|News|World

Italy considers taking part in Red Sea maritime coalition, source says

Italy is considering whether to join a Western naval coalition meant to protect ships in the Red Sea from attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis of Yemen, a source close

Italy considers taking part in Red Sea maritime coalition, source says
MidEast|News|World

Israel sees gradual transition to next phase of Gaza operations

Israel will gradually transition to the next phase of its operations in Gaza in which the local population would likely be able to first return to the north of the coastal strip,

Israel sees gradual transition to next phase of Gaza operations
MidEast|News|World

Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to ceasefire, disagreements remain

Two Egyptian security sources said on Sunday that Israel and Hamas are both open to a renewed ceasefire and hostage release, although disagreements remain on how it would be

Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to ceasefire, disagreements remain
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CIA chief to meet Israeli, Qatari officials on Monday for hostage deal talks - Axios

CIA director Bill Burns is set to meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and the head of Israel's Mossad spy agency in Warsaw on Monday to discuss a potential new

CIA chief to meet Israeli, Qatari officials on Monday for hostage deal talks - Axios
Asia|News|World

China, North Korea hold high-level meeting amid missile launches

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held high-level talks with a North Korean vice foreign minister in Beijing on Monday, coinciding with Pyongyang's launch of a missile capable of

China, North Korea hold high-level meeting amid missile launches
MidEast|News|US|World

White House in 'intensive' talks with Israel on timing of next phase of Gaza war

Washington is pushing Israel to focus the war in Gaza on precise targeting of Hamas leaders rather than widespread bombing and ground operations, the White House national

White House in 'intensive' talks with Israel on timing of next phase of Gaza war
Asia|News|US|World

US warns North Korea against nuclear attacks

The United States has warned North Korea that any nuclear attack against the nation or its allies is unacceptable and will result in the end of the Kim regime, a joint US-South

US warns North Korea against nuclear attacks
News|US|World

US religious freedom watchdog 'implores' Biden administration to designate India

The U.S. religious freedom watchdog on Friday again called on the Biden administration to designate India as a "country of particular concern" under the U.S.

US religious freedom watchdog 'implores' Biden administration to designate India
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Ukraine signs 'dozens' of joint production deals with Western defence firms

Ukraine has agreed dozens of contracts for joint production or technology exchanges with Western partners, Kyiv said on Friday, as it strives to reduce its dependence on military supplies

Ukraine signs 'dozens' of joint production deals with Western defence firms
MidEast|News|World

Turkey strongly condemns Israeli raid on Jenin, calls for accountability

Turkey strongly condemns "provocations" by Israeli forces during raids on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin and the desecration of a mosque there, Turkey's

Turkey strongly condemns Israeli raid on Jenin, calls for accountability
Europe|News|World

Russia to test launch seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024 -Ifax

Russia plans to test launch seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024, Sergei Karakayev, the commander of Russia's Strategic Missile Forces has said, the Interfax news

Russia to test launch seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024 -Ifax
Election|News|Political|World

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate - RIA cites senior politicians

Vladimir Putin will run for president again as an independent candidate with a wide support base but not on a party ticket, the state-backed RIA news agency cited two senior pro-

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate - RIA cites senior politicians
Arts|News|World

New York's Met museum returns Southeast Asian artifacts tied to looting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City said on Friday that it would return 14 sculptures to Cambodia and two to Thailand that were associated with an art dealer who was charged

New York's Met museum returns Southeast Asian artifacts tied to looting
Americas|Health|News|World

Mexico closes cantaloupe plant temporarily amid deadly salmonella outbreak

Mexico's government said Friday it temporarily closed a cantaloupe processing plant while investigating the source of a salmonella contamination that has killed at least nine

Mexico closes cantaloupe plant temporarily amid deadly salmonella outbreak
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza were holding white flag, official says

Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces had been holding up a white flag, according to an initial inquiry into the incident, a military official said

Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza were holding white flag, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hedge funds' bearish bets get crushed in post-Fed meeting rally

Global equities long/

Hedge funds' bearish bets get crushed in post-Fed meeting rally
Americas|Asia|Crime|News|US|World

Family of Indian man linked to Sikh murder plot asks court for consular help

The family of an Indian man in Czech custody, whom the U.S. accuses of involvement in an unsuccessful plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil, on

Family of Indian man linked to Sikh murder plot asks court for consular help
Economy|Europe|News|World

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?

Kyiv has relied heavily on economic assistance from the West during Russia's war on Ukraine, but faces uncertainty over where funds will come from in 2024.

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?
Europe|News|US|World

Europe must rearm as new threats loom, German minister says

Europe must race to ensure it can better defend itself as new military threats could emerge by the end of the decade even as the focus of security ally the United States shifts

Europe must rearm as new threats loom, German minister says
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Dutch shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel can continue, court says

A Dutch court on Friday dismissed demands by human rights groups to block the Dutch government from exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, which

Dutch shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel can continue, court says
Asia|Business|Technology|World

China's ban on Apple's iPhone accelerates- Bloomberg News

More Chinese agencies and state-backed companies across the country have asked their staff to not bring Apple iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

China's ban on Apple's iPhone accelerates- Bloomberg News
MidEast|News|World

Any hostile move against Yemen will have dire consequences -Houthi official on Al Mayadeen TV

Any hostile move against Yemen will have dire consequences and great costs, Ali al-Qahoum, a member of the Houthi group's Ansarullah politburo, told Al Mayadeen TV late on Friday.

Any hostile move against Yemen will have dire consequences -Houthi official on Al Mayadeen TV
Economy|News|World

US says Ukraine conflict is damaging Russian economy - FT

The conflict in Ukraine is significantly impacting Russia's economy, raising domestic prices, and forcing Moscow to devote a third of its budget on defense, the Financial Times reported on

US says Ukraine conflict is damaging Russian economy - FT
MidEast|News|US|World

US Jewish group protests in eight cities for Gaza ceasefire

A Jewish group demanding a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza held protests on Thursday in eight U.S. cities on the eighth night

US Jewish group protests in eight cities for Gaza ceasefire
News|US|World

US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence -sources

The Biden administration is delaying the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-made rifles to Israel over concerns about attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in

US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence -sources
News|World

UN says food trucks being intercepted as hunger grows in Gaza

The head of the U.N.

UN says food trucks being intercepted as hunger grows in Gaza
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges EU leaders to back membership talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged a summit of European Union leaders on Thursday to open membership talks with his country, warning that Europe would not understand if

Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges EU leaders to back membership talks
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Turkey's Erdogan tells Biden U.S. has responsibility to secure Gaza ceasefire

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told President Joe Biden in a phone call that the United States has a historic responsibility to achieve a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza conflict

Turkey's Erdogan tells Biden U.S. has responsibility to secure Gaza ceasefire
Americas|News|US|World

Top US official Pyle visits Argentina, discusses economy and private investment

A top U.S. official from the National Security Council met senior members of the administration of Argentine President Javier Milei on Wednesday and discussed

Top US official Pyle visits Argentina, discusses economy and private investment
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Top Biden adviser to meet Palestinian President Abbas on Friday

U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser will visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Friday, according to a U.S. official.

Top Biden adviser to meet Palestinian President Abbas on Friday
Asia|News|World

Senior Taiwan opposition leader visits China month before election

A senior leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's main opposition party, is in China for meetings with the Taiwanese community, his party said on

Senior Taiwan opposition leader visits China month before election
News|US|World

SEC says Credit Suisse entities to pay $10 million over prohibited mutual fund services

The U.S.

SEC says Credit Suisse entities to pay $10 million over prohibited mutual fund services
Asia|Health|News|Science|World

Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China

With more than a full year past since China eased restrictions and let COVID-19 sweep its households, scientists are worried a unique opportunity may be slipping

Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China
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Russia notes falling U.S. support for Ukraine, says Kremlin

Russia is watching as U.S. military support for Ukraine declines and Kyiv suffers setbacks on the battlefield, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in interviews made public on

Russia notes falling U.S. support for Ukraine, says Kremlin
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Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich -Ifax

A Moscow сourt ruled on Thursday that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in custody until Jan. 30, 2024.

Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich -Ifax
MidEast|News|World

Revamped Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza and West Bank, says senior US official

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday that governance of the West Bank and Gaza Strip needs to be connected under a "revamped and revitalized"

Revamped Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza and West Bank, says senior US official
Europe|News|World

Putin says Russia's war in Ukraine will go on unless Kyiv does a deal

Russia will press on with its war in Ukraine unless Kyiv does a deal that takes Moscow's security concerns into account, President

Putin says Russia's war in Ukraine will go on unless Kyiv does a deal
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Putin says he hopes for prisoner swap for Gershkovich, Whelan but talks are 'not simple'

Russian President Vladimir Putin, asked on Thursday about a possible prisoner swap for the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and U.S.

Putin says he hopes for prisoner swap for Gershkovich, Whelan but talks are 'not simple'
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Pope calls for binding global treaty on artificial intelligence

Pope Francis called on Thursday for a legally binding international treaty to regulate artificial intelligence.

Pope calls for binding global treaty on artificial intelligence
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Poll shows Palestinians back Oct. 7 attack on Israel, support for Hamas rises

Almost three in four Palestinians believe the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel was correct, and the ensuing Gaza war has lifted support for the Islamist group both there and in

Poll shows Palestinians back Oct. 7 attack on Israel, support for Hamas rises
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Palestinian prime minister says political horizon needed for peace

International pressure on the Palestinian Authority (PA) to overhaul its leadership and step up reforms are a distraction from the

Palestinian prime minister says political horizon needed for peace
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Iraq links some US embassy attackers to security services

Iraq has identified links between several of the perpetrators of a Dec. 7 multiple rocket attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and some of the country's security services, a

Iraq links some US embassy attackers to security services
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Iran warns against proposed U.S.-backed Red Sea force - ISNA

Iran's Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani warned that a proposed U.S.-backed multinational task force to protect shipping in the Red Sea would face "extraordinary problems",

Iran warns against proposed U.S.-backed Red Sea force - ISNA
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How the world agreed to move away from fossil fuels at COP28

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai started with all the ingredients for spectacular failure: It proposed an end to the fossil-

How the world agreed to move away from fossil fuels at COP28
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How F-16 fighter jets could reshape Ukraine's aerial battlefield

As U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine arrive at training centres in the United States and Europe, Kyiv’s allies hope the modern aircraft can push Russian planes farther

How F-16 fighter jets could reshape Ukraine's aerial battlefield
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Fed stands alone as ECB, BoE stick with tight policy

The U.S.

Fed stands alone as ECB, BoE stick with tight policy
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Ex-FBI official to be sentenced in US over work for Russia's Deripaska

A former FBI official is set to be sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to working for Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch under U.S. sanctions whom prosecutors

Ex-FBI official to be sentenced in US over work for Russia's Deripaska
Asia|News|World

China pressures Taiwan with trade accusations and warplanes month before election

China on Friday pressured Taiwan with a trade barrier probe and warplanes in the Taiwan Strait a month before the island holds key elections, as

China pressures Taiwan with trade accusations and warplanes month before election
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Biden, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Sweden's NATO bid

U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke about Sweden's application to join the NATO alliance, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.

Biden, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Sweden's NATO bid
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Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours, threatening cigarette companies' bets on smoking

Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
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Australia praises US Congress green light for AUKUS nuclear submarine sale

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed U.S.

Australia praises US Congress green light for AUKUS nuclear submarine sale
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US plans to resume partnership with Niger, diplomat says

The United States intends to resume security and development cooperation with Niger provided it takes steps to restore democracy, a U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday after meeting the

US plans to resume partnership with Niger, diplomat says
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US in touch with Beijing about arranging military communication -Pentagon

The United States has been coordinating with Beijing to arrange military-to-military talks, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, though it did not have any announcements on any talks.

US in touch with Beijing about arranging military communication -Pentagon
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US and UK impose additional sanctions on Hamas officials

The United States and the United Kingdom on Wednesday imposed a fourth round of sanctions on individuals in Turkey and elsewhere linked to the Palestinian Hamas militant group, the U.S.

US and UK impose additional sanctions on Hamas officials
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Reaction to the final COP28 climate deal

The COP28 climate summit adopted a final deal on Wednesday that for the first time calls on nations to transition away from fossil fuels to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

Reaction to the final COP28 climate deal
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Oil prices hold near six-month lows

Oil prices stabilised on Wednesday, but remained near six-month lows after a more than 3% drop in the previous session, with investors concerned about oversupply

Oil prices hold near six-month lows
MidEast|News|World

Los Angeles freeway blocked by Jewish protesters against Gaza war

Activists from a Jewish group demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip blocked traffic on a busy Los Angeles highway during Wednesday morning's rush hour and snarled traffic for

Los Angeles freeway blocked by Jewish protesters against Gaza war
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Israelis say Hamas must be crushed despite Gaza casualties, U.N. rebuke

Israeli citizens said on Wednesday the army should not back off from its unrelenting offensive to crush Hamas, despite the U.N.

Israelis say Hamas must be crushed despite Gaza casualties, U.N. rebuke
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Biden to meet with relatives of Americans held hostage by Hamas

President Joe Biden planned to host family members of Americans held hostage by Hamas on Wednesday as Israel intensifies its military campaign in Gaza after a pause in fighting

Biden to meet with relatives of Americans held hostage by Hamas
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Arctic warming threatens wider world with rising seas-US report

The Arctic experienced the warmest summer on record this year, contributing to extraordinary wildfires and melting glaciers while threatening the rest

Arctic warming threatens wider world with rising seas-US report
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Yellen says inflation coming down 'meaningfully'

U.S.

Yellen says inflation coming down 'meaningfully'
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

Yad Vashem head says antisemitism in universities a major threat

The head of Israel's main Holocaust memorial centre has welcomed criticism levelled at three top U.S. university presidents over their comments on campus antisemitism but said an

Yad Vashem head says antisemitism in universities a major threat
Health|News|World

WHO official pleas for Gaza's southern hospitals to be spared

A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that only 11, or less than a third, of Gaza's hospitals remain partially functional and pleaded for them to remain intact.

WHO official pleas for Gaza's southern hospitals to be spared
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White House: US concerned about reports Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon attack

The United States is concerned about reports Israel used U.S.-supplied white phosphorus munitions in an October attack in southern Lebanon, White House spokesperson

White House: US concerned about reports Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon attack
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U.S. seizes crypto linked to Southeast Asian investment scam

The United States has seized digital currency worth about half a million dollars from an account registered to a Chinese man who featured in a Reuters

U.S. seizes crypto linked to Southeast Asian investment scam
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US issues sweeping sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on hundreds of people and entities, including in China, Turkey and the United

US issues sweeping sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war
Africa|News|US|World

US condemns rising violence in Burkina Faso -State Dept

The United States is concerned about human rights in Burkina Faso and condemns the "violence committed by terrorist groups against civilians, military, and police" in the West

US condemns rising violence in Burkina Faso -State Dept
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US agency opens push to mandate anti-drunk driving technology

The U.S.

US agency opens push to mandate anti-drunk driving technology
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Taiwan's new US envoy arrives in Washington ahead of island's election

Taiwan's new de facto ambassador to the United States, Alexander Yui, arrived in Washington on Monday, according to a tweet from a U.S. official, taking up

Taiwan's new US envoy arrives in Washington ahead of island's election
Asia|News|US|World

South Korea, US to hold new round of nuclear consultation talks -Seoul

South Korea and the United States will hold talks on nuclear deterrence on Friday as part of Washington's commitment to share more insight with Seoul into planning in the event of

South Korea, US to hold new round of nuclear consultation talks -Seoul
Asia|News|World

South Korea urges Russia to help sanction North Korea over satellite, labour exports

Russia should help impose new sanctions against North Korea over its recent launch of a spy satellite and enforce existing bans on the isolated country's labour

South Korea urges Russia to help sanction North Korea over satellite, labour exports
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Russia says it's working on major new agreement with Iran

Russia and Iran will speed up work on a "major new interstate agreement", the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Russia says it's working on major new agreement with Iran
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Russia opens new criminal case against U.S. Radio Free Europe journalist - media report

Russian investigators have opened a new criminal case against a Russian-American journalist being held in detention, accusing her of spreading false information about the Russian army, a

Russia opens new criminal case against U.S. Radio Free Europe journalist - media report
Business|News|US|World

Release of Wall Street Journal reporter from Russia is top priority for Biden - White House

The release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from a Russian pre-trial detention facility is a top priority for President Joe Biden, his national security

Release of Wall Street Journal reporter from Russia is top priority for Biden - White House
MidEast|News|US|World

Netanyahu says Israel, U.S. differ about post-war Gaza rule

Israel enjoys U.S. support for its goals of destroying Hamas and recovering hostages held by the Palestinian militants, but the allies differ about what might follow the Gaza war

Netanyahu says Israel, U.S. differ about post-war Gaza rule
Economy|News|US|World

More U.S. aid can't help Ukraine, Kremlin says before Zelenskiy-Biden talks

The United States cannot turn the tide of war in Ukraine by pumping tens of billions more dollars into the country, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, ahead of planned talks between

More U.S. aid can't help Ukraine, Kremlin says before Zelenskiy-Biden talks
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India requests FBI to share intel on Sikh separatists - source

India has requested the United States to share intelligence on Sikh separatists living there amid investigations into an accusation that an Indian official was

India requests FBI to share intel on Sikh separatists - source
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Houthi attacks direct threat to Israel’s maritime trade – Ashdod port

Attacks on commercial vessels by Yemen’s Houthis are a threat to global shipping routes and seaborne traffic to Israel although there has been no direct impact on port activity,

Houthi attacks direct threat to Israel’s maritime trade – Ashdod port
Americas|US|World

Guatemala president slams U.S. action after new visa curbs announced

Guatemala's outgoing President Alejandro Giammattei on Tuesday rejected what he described as "intimidating actions" that undercut national sovereignty, a day after the U.S.

Guatemala president slams U.S. action after new visa curbs announced
MidEast|News|Political|World

France to host meeting on tackling Hamas financing, online activities

Officials from more than 20 countries including Israel but no Arab states will convene in Paris on Wednesday to define a strategy on how to curb financing of Hamas and

France to host meeting on tackling Hamas financing, online activities
MidEast|News|World

Explainer-Why Palestinian displacement in Gaza war alarms the UN and Arabs

Israel's orders to Gaza's residents to move ever further south towards the Egyptian border during its offensive and the dire humanitarian

Explainer-Why Palestinian displacement in Gaza war alarms the UN and Arabs
Asia|News|World

China's Xi visits Vietnam after Biden, seeks 'shared future' with Hanoi

China's President Xi Jinping starts a two-day visit to Vietnam on Tuesday to build a "community with shared future", three months after U.S.

China's Xi visits Vietnam after Biden, seeks 'shared future' with Hanoi
Europe|News|US|World

White House, Congress scramble on last-minute deals on Ukraine and US immigration

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will make his case for more U.S. aid for the war against Russia during meetings in Washington this week, as

White House, Congress scramble on last-minute deals on Ukraine and US immigration
MidEast|News|US|World

US should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza -Palestinian PM

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Sunday the United States should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza and the loss of Palestinian lives.

US should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza -Palestinian PM
MidEast|News|World

UN General Assembly likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire demand - diplomats

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly is likely to vote Tuesday on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian

UN General Assembly likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire demand - diplomats
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Turkey's Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for the United Nations Security Council to be reformed, decrying the fact that the United States could veto a ceasefire

Turkey's Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed
Asia|News|World

Taiwan again reports Chinese carrier group in Taiwan Strait as election looms

Taiwan's military sent forces to watch a Chinese naval formation, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, sailing through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, Taiwan's defence ministry said,

Taiwan again reports Chinese carrier group in Taiwan Strait as election looms
Europe|News|World

Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Malta want EU summit to call for Gaza ceasefire

Spain, Ireland, Belgium and Malta want EU leaders to debate the situation in Gaza next week and jointly call for a lasting humanitarian ceasefire that would end the conflict, a

Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Malta want EU summit to call for Gaza ceasefire
News|World

Russians banned from travel to hand over passports within five days -decree

Russians who have been banned from travelling abroad will have to hand over their passports to authorities within five days after being notified, according to a government decree that

Russians banned from travel to hand over passports within five days -decree
MidEast|News|World

Russia demands release of hostages in talks with Palestinians

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov demanded the release of hostages held in Gaza in telephone calls on Sunday and Monday with Hamas and other Palestinian factions, the

Russia demands release of hostages in talks with Palestinians
News|Technology|World

Putin views new nuclear submarines, says more are being rolled out

President Vladimir Putin attended a televised flag-raising ceremony on Monday for two nuclear submarines that he said were part of a strategic drive to project Russian naval power.

Putin views new nuclear submarines, says more are being rolled out
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Palestinian Authority president says US veto makes it complicit in Israeli 'war crimes'

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said the United States' veto of a U.N.

Palestinian Authority president says US veto makes it complicit in Israeli 'war crimes'
MidEast|News|World

North Korea condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire call at UN

A North Korean senior official criticised the United States for blocking a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, claiming the veto showed

North Korea condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire call at UN
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New Zealand foreign minister seeks closer ties with Five Eyes powers

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Monday he would draw the country closer to intelligence partners the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia, part

New Zealand foreign minister seeks closer ties with Five Eyes powers
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu speaks to Putin, voices disapproval of Iran ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday and voiced displeasure with "anti-Israel positions" taken by Moscow's envoys at the

Netanyahu speaks to Putin, voices disapproval of Iran ties
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Israel: pressure to end war inconsistent with support for eliminating Hamas

Isralei Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuffed on Sunday international calls to end the Gaza war, describing them as inconsistent with supporting the war-aim of eliminating

Israel: pressure to end war inconsistent with support for eliminating Hamas
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany shifts to slightly more critical stance on ally Israel

Germany expects Israel to adapt its military strategy to better prevent suffering among Palestinian civilians, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday,

Germany shifts to slightly more critical stance on ally Israel
Health|MidEast|News|World

Gaza health situation is 'catastrophic': WHO chief

The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Gaza's healthcare sector has been "catastrophic", the World Health Organization chief said on Sunday at an emergency board meeting, saying

Gaza health situation is 'catastrophic': WHO chief
Environment|News|World

Big divisions loom over fossil fuels as COP28 talks head into final phase

Negotiators at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai remained far apart on the future role of fossil fuels on Sunday as talks at the Dubai summit

Big divisions loom over fossil fuels as COP28 talks head into final phase
MidEast|News|World

World not focused on ending fighting in Gaza, Saudi foreign minister says

There needs to be an immediate end to the fighting in Gaza but governments worldwide do not seem to see it as a priority, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Friday in

World not focused on ending fighting in Gaza, Saudi foreign minister says
News|US|World

White House open to new asylum limits for Ukraine aid -source

The Biden administration is considering getting behind new restrictions on who can seek asylum and an expanded deportation processes to secure new aid for Ukraine

White House open to new asylum limits for Ukraine aid -source
News|US|World

White House 'eager' to resume military talks with China

The United States is "eager" to resume stalled military-to-military talks with China, White House spokesperson John Kirby said

White House 'eager' to resume military talks with China
News|US|World

US State Dept nominee says Saudi-Israel normalization players eager to resume process

There is still willingness among the key players of the U.S.-led talks to normalize ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel to restart the process even after the

US State Dept nominee says Saudi-Israel normalization players eager to resume process
Asia|News|US|World

US, South Korean and Japanese security advisers meet to discuss North Korea

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan are set to meet in Seoul on Friday and Saturday to discuss North Korea and other global issues as they step

US, South Korean and Japanese security advisers meet to discuss North Korea
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

US sanctions dozens of people worldwide over human rights abuses

The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on dozens of people over human rights abuses, including Iranian officers it accused of

US sanctions dozens of people worldwide over human rights abuses
News|US|World

US blocks UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United States on Friday vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and

US blocks UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Business|News|Technology|US|World

Turkey says Canada, US linking drone-camera exports to Sweden NATO membership

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Canada and the United States were insisting that Ankara ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before Canada resumes the export of drone cameras

Turkey says Canada, US linking drone-camera exports to Sweden NATO membership
Asia|News|World

Taiwan spots Chinese balloon in strait month before election

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday that a Chinese balloon had crossed the Taiwan Strait median line on Thursday, about a month before Taiwan's presidential election.

Taiwan spots Chinese balloon in strait month before election
Americas|Asia|News|World

Taiwan 'reassured' on formal ties with Guatemala under incoming president

Taiwan's foreign minister on Friday said Guatemala's incoming government had "reassured" that it intends to maintain formal ties with the island, as China gradually whittles away at

Taiwan 'reassured' on formal ties with Guatemala under incoming president
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian president says Gaza war must end, conference needed to reach settlement

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and an international peace conference to work out a lasting

Palestinian president says Gaza war must end, conference needed to reach settlement
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas condemns Israel over images showing semi-naked Palestinian prisoners

A senior Hamas official accused Israeli forces on Friday of carrying out a "heinous crime against innocent civilians" after images of Palestinian men stripped to

Hamas condemns Israel over images showing semi-naked Palestinian prisoners
Europe|News|World

France wants Draghi as EU Commission chief after von der Leyen, newspaper says

French President Emmanuel Macron is lobbying other European leaders to agree on former European Central Bank president and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi as the next president

France wants Draghi as EU Commission chief after von der Leyen, newspaper says
Election|News|World

Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will seek another six years in the Kremlin by standing in an election in March where his victory is widely assumed to be a

Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

China's investments to Vietnam boom as Xi visits Hanoi, US spending down

Chinese investments in Vietnam have boomed this year in contrast to a slowdown in U.S. spending and trade, official data show, as the world's two largest

China's investments to Vietnam boom as Xi visits Hanoi, US spending down
Europe|Political|US|World

Cameron, Blinken say they discussed 'vital' US air base at Diego Garcia

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and U.S.

Cameron, Blinken say they discussed 'vital' US air base at Diego Garcia
News|US|World

Biden won't be dictated to by 'extreme faction' of Republicans -aide

President Joe Biden is willing to negotiate with opposition Republicans on U.S. border security in an effort to secure more aid for Ukraine, but not to being dictated to by an

Biden won't be dictated to by 'extreme faction' of Republicans -aide
Asia|Business|News|US|World

Australia 'heartened' as US Congress expected to pass AUKUS provisions

Australia's government on Friday welcomed signs that a U.S. defense spending bill which would authorise the sale of nuclear submarines to Australia is set to pass

Australia 'heartened' as US Congress expected to pass AUKUS provisions
Americas|News|US|World

U.S. to conduct flight operations in Guyana as concerns mount over border spat

The United States on Thursday said it would conduct flight operations within Guyana that build on its routine engagement as Britain and Brazil expressed concerns about growing

U.S. to conduct flight operations in Guyana as concerns mount over border spat
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U.S. still wants to see Saudi-Israel normalisation, energy envoy says

U.S. energy envoy Amos Hochstein said on Thursday he did not think hope should be lost with regards to normalisation of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel and it remains a

U.S. still wants to see Saudi-Israel normalisation, energy envoy says
Asia|News|US|World

US military grounds V-22 Osprey aircraft after Japan crash

The United States said on Wednesday it was grounding its entire military fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft following a fatal crash last week off the coast of Japan, according to military

US military grounds V-22 Osprey aircraft after Japan crash
Americas|News|US|World

US expresses support for Guyana's sovereignty amid border tensions with Venezuela

The White House on Thursday reiterated the United States' "unwavering support" for Guyana's sovereignty amid growing border tensions between

US expresses support for Guyana's sovereignty amid border tensions with Venezuela
Europe|News|World

UN refugee chief urges Western states to deter migrants from dangerous routes

Western states should enact policies to prevent asylum seekers embarking on dangerous routes, the U.N. refugee chief said on Thursday, as the number of migrants

UN refugee chief urges Western states to deter migrants from dangerous routes
News|US|World

UK's Cameron urges US to approve Ukraine support package

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron used a visit to Washington on Thursday to urge politicians in the United States to approve a fresh package of military aid for Ukraine. U.S.

UK's Cameron urges US to approve Ukraine support package
News|US|World

Ukraine's latest weapons request includes THAAD air defenses and F-18s

Ukraine's latest list of U.S. weapons it says it needs to fight the Russian military includes sophisticated air defense systems, F-18 "Hornet" fighter jets, drones

Ukraine's latest weapons request includes THAAD air defenses and F-18s
News|Political|World

Ukraine defense minister visits Pentagon amid questions about future of aid

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with U.S.

Ukraine defense minister visits Pentagon amid questions about future of aid
News|US|World

Ukraine and US companies to jointly produce 155-caliber ammunition - minister

Ukraine has agreed with two American companies on joint production of vital 155mm artillery shells, a Ukrainian official said on Thursday.

Ukraine and US companies to jointly produce 155-caliber ammunition - minister
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Tesla executives looked at industrial estates in Thailand - PM

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday said he showed Tesla executives around industrial estates in the country last week for potential investment.

Tesla executives looked at industrial estates in Thailand - PM
News|World

Son of Israeli minister killed in Gaza battles -statement

The son of Israeli cabinet minister and former military chief Gadi Eizenkot was killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip, Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity Party, said on

Son of Israeli minister killed in Gaza battles -statement
MidEast|World

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

(This Dec. 7 story has been corrected to remove the reference to Human Rights Watch investigation into hospital explosion because it concerns a different hospital in Gaza, in paragraph 8) By Katie

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content
Crime|News|US|World

FBI chief to visit India next week after US raised foiled murder plot

FBI Director Christopher Wray will visit India next week, officials said, days after Washington accused an Indian government official of directing an unsuccessful plot to

FBI chief to visit India next week after US raised foiled murder plot
News|World

Campbell stresses need for US to approve deals with Pacific islands

It is essential the United States moves ahead in approving new agreements with three Pacific island states, the U.S.

Campbell stresses need for US to approve deals with Pacific islands
News|World

17,177 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7 - Gaza health ministry

Israeli strikes have killed 17,177 Palestinians in Gaza since Oct. 7 and 350 people have died in the past 24 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry said on Thursday, adding health services

17,177 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7 - Gaza health ministry
Economy|News|US|World

Yellen says U.S. would be 'responsible for Ukraine's defeat' if aid fails in Congress

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that the United States would be "responsible for Ukraine's defeat" if Congress fails to approve the Biden

Yellen says U.S. would be 'responsible for Ukraine's defeat' if aid fails in Congress
Americas|News|US|World

Yellen: economists who predicted U.S. high unemployment 'eating their words'

U.S.

Yellen: economists who predicted U.S. high unemployment 'eating their words'
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

World Bank's Banga calls for record replenishment of fund for poorest countries

World Bank President Ajay Banga on Wednesday called on member countries to make the next replenishment of the lender's fund for the world's poorest countries the largest

World Bank's Banga calls for record replenishment of fund for poorest countries
Americas|News|World

Venezuela's Maduro to push oil exploration in disputed territory

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he would authorize oil exploration in an area around the Esequibo river, even though the territory is the subject of dispute

Venezuela's Maduro to push oil exploration in disputed territory
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US would object to 'buffer zone' inside Gaza strip -State Dept

The U.S. would object to any proposed buffer zone inside the Gaza Strip as it would violate Washington's position that the size of the Palestinian enclave must not be reduced

US would object to 'buffer zone' inside Gaza strip -State Dept
News|US|World

US reviewing Amnesty International report that said US-made munitions have killed civilians in Gaza

The United States is reviewing an Amnesty International report that said U.S.-made munitions have killed civilians in air strikes in Gaza, State Department spokesperson Matthew

US reviewing Amnesty International report that said US-made munitions have killed civilians in Gaza
News|US|World

US Navy patrol plane flies over sensitive Taiwan Strait

A U.S.

US Navy patrol plane flies over sensitive Taiwan Strait
Asia|News|US|World

US monitoring reports of Chinese warships at Cambodian base

The United States is monitoring reports of Chinese warships docking in Cambodia and has serious concerns about Beijing's plans to have exclusive control over parts of the main

US monitoring reports of Chinese warships at Cambodian base
Americas|Europe|News|US|World

US and Sweden sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

The United States and Sweden on Tuesday signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement, the U.S.

US and Sweden sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
MidEast|News|World

UN chief rings alarm bell on global security threat from Gaza war

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a rare move on Wednesday to formally warn the Security Council of a global threat from the Gaza

UN chief rings alarm bell on global security threat from Gaza war
MidEast|News|World

Turkey rejects 'buffer zone' plan for Gaza, Erdogan says

Turkey rejects plans to establish a post-war buffer zone in Gaza because it would be disrespectful to Palestinians, President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Turkey rejects 'buffer zone' plan for Gaza, Erdogan says
MidEast|News|World

Sudanese warring parties dig in as Jeddah talks falter again

Saudi and U.S.-brokered talks aimed at halting fighting between Sudan's warring parties have faltered again, and the country's army and

Sudanese warring parties dig in as Jeddah talks falter again
Americas|Health|News|World

Panama says President Cortizo still in remission from rare blood disorder

Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo is still in remission from the rare blood disorder known as myelodysplastic syndrome, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.

Panama says President Cortizo still in remission from rare blood disorder
Europe|News|World

Kyiv does not want to rely solely on allied military aid-Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv was ramping up domestic military production in cooperation with partners as it aims to guarantee its own defence

Kyiv does not want to rely solely on allied military aid-Zelenskiy
Environment|Science|World

How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age

There is plenty of hand-wringing on display at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai about the slow pace of reducing the consumption of fossil fuels to fight climate

How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age
Asia|Europe|News|World

EU to issue firm words at China summit with limited expectations

Top EU officials will raise an array of concerns from Russia's invasion of Ukraine to trade irritants in a summit with Chinese leaders on Thursday that is expected to be long on

EU to issue firm words at China summit with limited expectations
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

EU pledges to step up fight against hate crimes

The European Commission on Wednesday pledged to step up its fight against hate crimes throughout Europe, as ongoing military conflicts have been fuelling antisemitic and anti-

EU pledges to step up fight against hate crimes
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China's Wang stresses promoting stable, healthy Sino-US relations with Blinken

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that promoting healthy, stable and sustainable China-U.S. relations is an important task, in a phone call with U.S.

China's Wang stresses promoting stable, healthy Sino-US relations with Blinken
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Zelenskiy, top US officials to make case for Ukraine funding

Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskiy and top aides to U.S.

Zelenskiy, top US officials to make case for Ukraine funding
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Yellen heads to Mexico to boost cooperation on fentanyl, supply chains

U.S.

Yellen heads to Mexico to boost cooperation on fentanyl, supply chains
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World Food Programme pauses distribution in north Yemen as funds limited

The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday it had paused general food distribution in north Yemen due to limited funding and disagreement with local authorities over how to

World Food Programme pauses distribution in north Yemen as funds limited
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War risk insurance rates edge up after surge in Red Sea ship attacks

War risk insurance premiums edged up for Red Sea voyages after three vessels were attacked in the area on Sunday and fears grow over worsening perils for commercial

War risk insurance rates edge up after surge in Red Sea ship attacks
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US says Russia rejected a proposal in recent weeks for release of Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich

Russia in recent weeks rejected a new proposal for the release of Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, two Americans considered by Washington to be "wrongfully detained" by Russia,

US says Russia rejected a proposal in recent weeks for release of Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich
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US says Israel not doing enough to allow fuel, aid into Gaza

The United States on Tuesday said Israel needed to do more to allow fuel and other aid into Gaza as its offensive against Hamas in the

US says Israel not doing enough to allow fuel, aid into Gaza
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US restricts visas for Uganda, Zimbabwe officials, citing repression

The United States on Monday expanded a visa restriction policy on Ugandan officials to include those it believes are responsible for undermining democracy and

US restricts visas for Uganda, Zimbabwe officials, citing repression
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US official arrives in Egypt with aid for Gaza

U.S. aid chief Samantha Power arrived in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Tuesday, where she is expected to announce more than $21 million in additional

US official arrives in Egypt with aid for Gaza
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US envoy slams Hungarian govt for 'disregarding' interests of NATO allies

The U.S. envoy to Budapest sharply criticised the Hungarian government on Tuesday for "disregarding" the interests of its NATO allies and strengthening ties with Russia at a time

US envoy slams Hungarian govt for 'disregarding' interests of NATO allies
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Japan's frontier islanders decry lack of plan to aid Taiwanese fleeing attack

Sonkichi Sakihara recalls chancing upon some of the last refugees to arrive on Yonaguni: four men who had sailed more than

Japan's frontier islanders decry lack of plan to aid Taiwanese fleeing attack
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Israel expects difficult new stage in Gaza, sticks to war aims - spokesperson

Israel expects difficult fighting in the new phase of its war in Gaza but is open to "constructive feedback" on reducing harm to civilians as long as the advice is consistent

Israel expects difficult new stage in Gaza, sticks to war aims - spokesperson
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Israel considers flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater- WSJ

Israel has assembled a large system of pumps that may be used to flood tunnels used by militant group Hamas under the Gaza strip in a bid to drive out fighters, the Wall Street Journal

Israel considers flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater- WSJ
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Iran says it is not involved in any actions against US military forces -Tasnim

Iran's U.N. envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, said his country has not been involved in any actions or attacks against U.S. military forces, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on

Iran says it is not involved in any actions against US military forces -Tasnim
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Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to hit record high in 2023 -report

Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are set to hit a record high this year, exacerbating climate change and fuelling more destructive extreme

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to hit record high in 2023 -report
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Gaza families flee again to shrinking, overcrowded pocket of land

Fearful of being killed in an Israeli bombardment, families in Gaza were packing up and fleeing on Tuesday, heading for a pocket of land further

Gaza families flee again to shrinking, overcrowded pocket of land
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Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?

Ukraine relies heavily on economic assistance from the West and has received more than $68.5 billion in budgetary support during the war started by Russia in February

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?
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Credit Suisse reinstates independent reviewer on Nazi account probe

Credit Suisse has reinstated an independent reviewer to oversee an investigation into the servicing of Nazi clients and Nazi-linked accounts, according to U.S. lawmakers who have

Credit Suisse reinstates independent reviewer on Nazi account probe
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US Vice President Harris urges Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians

U.S.

US Vice President Harris urges Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians
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US stock rally could wobble if tensions spike after Red Sea attacks

An attack on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday risks reigniting investor worries about a widening of the war between

US stock rally could wobble if tensions spike after Red Sea attacks
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United States condemns 'horrific terrorist attack' in southern Philippines

The United States condemned the "horrific terrorist attack" during a Catholic Mass at a university in southern Philippines that killed at least four people and injured dozens, the

United States condemns 'horrific terrorist attack' in southern Philippines
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Turkey's Erdogan says Israel's Netanyahu 'will be tried as war criminal'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would eventually be tried as a war criminal over Israel's ongoing offensive in the

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel's Netanyahu 'will be tried as war criminal'
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Putin blames Nord Stream blasts for disruption of Russia-Germany relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that cooperation between Moscow and Berlin had been disrupted by blasts in September 2022 affecting Nord Stream pipelines that had

Putin blames Nord Stream blasts for disruption of Russia-Germany relations
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Pope urges world religions to unite against environmental devastation

Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was essential for all world religions to unite in opposing the "rapacious" devastation of the environment.

Pope urges world religions to unite against environmental devastation
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Israel wants 'security envelope', no Hamas on border after war, official says

Israel will seek a "security envelope" with special zones and arrangements that will prevent Hamas from being positioned on its border after the war in Gaza is over, a senior

Israel wants 'security envelope', no Hamas on border after war, official says
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France's Macron says going to Qatar to work on new Gaza truce

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that France was "very concerned" by the resumption of violence in Gaza and that he was heading to Qatar to help "engage a new truce

France's Macron says going to Qatar to work on new Gaza truce
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First aid trucks enter Rafah crossing to Gaza since truce collapses

The first aid trucks since the collapse of the Gaza truce have entered through the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Saturday, on their way to Awja crossing for inspection

First aid trucks enter Rafah crossing to Gaza since truce collapses
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Factbox-Who are Yemen's Houthis? Iran-allied group threatens Red Sea shipping

Yemen's Houthis have stepped up their role in the conflict in the Middle East, targeting vessels in the southern Red Sea in attacks the Iran-aligned group says aim to support the

Factbox-Who are Yemen's Houthis? Iran-allied group threatens Red Sea shipping
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COP28: Exxon Mobil CEO rebuffs IEA criticism of carbon capture strategy

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods on Saturday rejected the International Energy Agency's recent claim that using wide-scale carbon capture to fight climate change was an implausible "

COP28: Exxon Mobil CEO rebuffs IEA criticism of carbon capture strategy
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China's military says U.S. combat ship illegally entered territorial waters in South China Sea

China's military on Monday said a U.S. combat ship illegally entered waters adjacent to the Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed South China Sea atoll.

China's military says U.S. combat ship illegally entered territorial waters in South China Sea
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Al Gore slams COP28 climate summit host UAE, says its emissions soared

Climate advocate and former U.S.

Al Gore slams COP28 climate summit host UAE, says its emissions soared
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US working with Israel on plan to protect civilians in South Gaza -US official

The United States is working on a plan with Israel to minimize harm to civilians in any military operation in southern Gaza, a senior U.S. official said on Friday as

US working with Israel on plan to protect civilians in South Gaza -US official
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U.S. to impose visa bans soon on Israeli extremist settlers for West Bank violence

The Biden administration has informed Israel that Washington will impose visa bans in the next few weeks on Israeli extremist settlers engaged in violence against

U.S. to impose visa bans soon on Israeli extremist settlers for West Bank violence
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US says it's ready to 'pause' sanctions relief for Venezuela unless further progress seen

The White House said on Friday it was prepared to "pause" sanctions relief for OPEC member Venezuela in coming days unless there is further

US says it's ready to 'pause' sanctions relief for Venezuela unless further progress seen
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Texas must remove Rio Grande migrant barrier, US appeals court rules

Texas must remove a 1,000-foot-long (305-meter) floating barrier it placed in the Rio Grande river to deter migrants from illegally crossing the border with Mexico, a

Texas must remove Rio Grande migrant barrier, US appeals court rules
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Take Five: That most wonderful time of the year

Festive cheer has come early to world markets (bar those dollar bulls) on growing certainty that central banks will start slashing interest rates next year.

Take Five: That most wonderful time of the year
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Support among Israelis for resumption of Gaza campaign

Israelis interviewed on Tel Aviv's streets backed their army's resumption of fighting in the Gaza Strip on Friday, acknowledging the dangers but blaming Hamas

Support among Israelis for resumption of Gaza campaign
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Russia assumes Western sanctions will last for many years - Kremlin

Russia is working on the assumption that sanctions against it by the United States and its allies will last for many years, but that U.S. influence on the world economy is waning,

Russia assumes Western sanctions will last for many years - Kremlin
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North Korea says interference in satellite operations would be considered declaration of war -KCNA

North Korea said it would respond to any U.S. interference in space by eliminating viability of U.S. spy satellites, state media KCNA reported on Saturday, citing a statement from

North Korea says interference in satellite operations would be considered declaration of war -KCNA
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Markets pin hopes on soft landing, with one eye on recession risk

A stellar rally in equities and bonds suggests market confidence is high for the world economy to reach a soft landing after a run of

Markets pin hopes on soft landing, with one eye on recession risk
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Japan says 'concerned' US continues to fly Ospreys despite grounding request

Japan is "concerned" that the U.S. military continues to fly the Osprey aircraft despite the government's request to ground them until their safety is confirmed, Japan's top

Japan says 'concerned' US continues to fly Ospreys despite grounding request
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Israel could secure hostages' release via talks or 'other means' - Israeli official

Israel could secure the freedom of hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip through talks or by "other means", an Israeli official told Reuters on Friday.

Israel could secure hostages' release via talks or 'other means' - Israeli official
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Israel army publishes map it says advises Gazans of safe evacuation areas

The Israeli army said on Friday that with the resumption of fighting it had published a map to advise Gazans of safe areas for their evacuation.

Israel army publishes map it says advises Gazans of safe evacuation areas
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Five senators ask Biden to impose China travel ban after respiratory illness cases

Five Republican senators led by Marco Rubio on Friday asked President Joe Biden's administration to ban travel between the United States and China after a spike in Chinese

Five senators ask Biden to impose China travel ban after respiratory illness cases
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U.S., allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

The U.S., EU and UK are pressuring Liberia, the Marshall Islands and Panama to increase oversight of ships carrying their flags to ensure they do not transport

U.S., allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions
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Exclusive-EU nuclear agency sees some Russia imports up again in 2023 from before Ukraine war

European Union increased imports from Russia of nuclear fuel and services for the bloc's Russian-designed reactors again in 2023 compared to 2021, the year

Exclusive-EU nuclear agency sees some Russia imports up again in 2023 from before Ukraine war
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US senators to be briefed on Ukraine, Israel aid on Tuesday -Senate aide

A classified briefing for all U.S. senators on Ukraine, Israel and elements of the national security supplemental funding package requested by President Joe Biden will be

US senators to be briefed on Ukraine, Israel aid on Tuesday -Senate aide
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US Secretary of State Blinken meets Palestinian President Abbas in West Bank

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Thursday.

US Secretary of State Blinken meets Palestinian President Abbas in West Bank
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US, partners target North Korea with sanctions following satellite launch

The United States on Thursday targeted North Korea with fresh sanctions after its launch of a spy satellite last week, designating foreign-based agents it accused of

US, partners target North Korea with sanctions following satellite launch
MidEast|News|US|World

US asks Israel to narrow zone of combat in any southern Gaza attack

The United States is urging Israel to narrow the zone of combat and clarify where Palestinian civilians can seek safety during any Israeli operation in southern

US asks Israel to narrow zone of combat in any southern Gaza attack
Asia|News|World

Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity as election nears

Taiwan again reported Chinese warplanes and warships around the island on Thursday, including aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing keeps up

Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity as election nears
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Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed his condolences over the death of former U.S.

Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman
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Reaction to the death of US diplomat Henry Kissinger

Here are reactions to the death of Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner who left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy: WINSTON LORD, FORMER U.S.

Reaction to the death of US diplomat Henry Kissinger
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New Zealand seeks to strengthen engagement with US -foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Thursday his country would seek to strengthen engagement with the United States on strategic and security

New Zealand seeks to strengthen engagement with US -foreign minister
Asia|News|US|World

Japan asks US military to ground Osprey aircraft after fatal crash

Japan said it has asked the U.S. to suspend all non-emergency V-22 Osprey flights over its territory after one fell into the sea on Wednesday in western Japan,

Japan asks US military to ground Osprey aircraft after fatal crash
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Canada set to announce Boeing order for maritime patrol aircraft -source

Canada is set to announce on Thursday a multi-billion dollar sole-source contract for Boeing Co’s P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to replace the country’s military surveillance

Canada set to announce Boeing order for maritime patrol aircraft -source
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Brazil increases northern border military presence amid Venezuela-Guyana spat -ministry

Brazil "has intensified defensive actions" along its northern border as it monitors a territorial dispute between its neighbors, Guyana and Venezuela, the country's defense

Brazil increases northern border military presence amid Venezuela-Guyana spat -ministry
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US Senate to take up Israel, Ukraine aid as soon as next week - Schumer

The U.S.

US Senate to take up Israel, Ukraine aid as soon as next week - Schumer
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Turkey told NATO that Sweden ratification could come before year-end, US official says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told NATO counterparts on Tuesday he was working hard on Sweden's NATO ratification which is currently being debated by the Turkish parliament

Turkey told NATO that Sweden ratification could come before year-end, US official says
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Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Gaza pause as temporary 'stop of bloodshed'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a pause in the Gaza war and the exchange of hostages and prisoners between Israel and militant group Hamas as a temporary "

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Gaza pause as temporary 'stop of bloodshed'
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Turkey expects to ratify Sweden accession to NATO 'within weeks', Swedish minister says

Turkey has said it expects to ratify Sweden's long-delayed accession to NATO within weeks, Sweden's foreign minister told journalists on Wednesday.

Turkey expects to ratify Sweden accession to NATO 'within weeks', Swedish minister says
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Top US Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer warns against surge of antisemitism

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned on Wednesday against blaming Jewish Americans for the actions of Israel's government, as antisemitism swelled in the

Top US Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer warns against surge of antisemitism
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Russia's Ryabkov warns US against entering new arms race

If the United States expects to win the next arms race then Washington is mistaken, a senior Russian diplomat said in remarks published on Wednesday, adding that a military conflict

Russia's Ryabkov warns US against entering new arms race
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Russia's Putin, shown alongside Orthodox icon image, warns West against meddling

President Vladimir Putin, whose picture was shown between two giant images of an ancient Orthodox icon on Tuesday, warned the West ahead of elections in March

Russia's Putin, shown alongside Orthodox icon image, warns West against meddling
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Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting

Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had received a lot of requests for one-on-one meetings with Sergei Lavrov, Moscow's top diplomat, on the sidelines of an OSCE meeting

Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting
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Russia says frigate hits Ukraine's military infrastructure with cruise missiles

A frigate of the Russian Black Sea Fleet launched an attack with four cruise missiles on Ukraine's military infrastructure, Russia's defence ministry said early on Wednesday.

Russia says frigate hits Ukraine's military infrastructure with cruise missiles
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Putin won't make peace in Ukraine before 2024 US election -US official

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not make peace in Ukraine before he knows the results of the November 2024 U.S. election, a

Putin won't make peace in Ukraine before 2024 US election -US official
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People in southern Lebanon, rushing home amid truce, hope fighting is over

People in

People in southern Lebanon, rushing home amid truce, hope fighting is over
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Over 70% of US Jewish college students exposed to antisemitism this school year, survey finds

Nearly three in four Jewish college students in the United States who responded to a survey said they have experienced or witnessed antisemitism during the

Over 70% of US Jewish college students exposed to antisemitism this school year, survey finds
Europe|News|World

OSCE meeting causes rift over whether to share stage with Russia's Lavrov

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's annual foreign ministers' meeting on Thursday has split member

OSCE meeting causes rift over whether to share stage with Russia's Lavrov
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'No sense of fatigue' when it comes to support for Ukraine, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that there was "no sense of fatigue" among NATO allies when it came to helping Ukraine.

'No sense of fatigue' when it comes to support for Ukraine, Blinken says
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N Korea won't sit opposite U.S. for sovereignty negotiations - KCNA

North Korea said it will never sit face to face with the United States for negotiations over its sovereignty, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

N Korea won't sit opposite U.S. for sovereignty negotiations - KCNA
Asia|News|World

Landmark Hong Kong national security case verdict expected in 3-4 months -judge

A landmark national security trial for 16 Hong Kong democracy activists entered its final stretch on Wednesday, with a verdict expected in early

Landmark Hong Kong national security case verdict expected in 3-4 months -judge
Asia|Crime|US|World

India needs to take Canada's allegations seriously, Trudeau says after US case

U.S. allegations that an Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil underscores the need for India to take similar

India needs to take Canada's allegations seriously, Trudeau says after US case
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India forms committee to look into security concerns raised by US

India has set up a committee to look into security concerns raised by the United States, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

India forms committee to look into security concerns raised by US
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IMF, World Bank and BIS in first 'tokenisation' collaboration

Three of the world's cornerstone institutions - the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Bank for International Settlements - are to work together for the first time

IMF, World Bank and BIS in first 'tokenisation' collaboration
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Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza

A Hamas senior official invited U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday to visit the Palestinian Gaza strip to see the extent of destruction caused by the Israeli bombardment.

Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza
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G7 foreign ministers support extension of pause in fighting in Gaza

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries support the further extension of the current pause in fighting in Gaza and future pauses to increase

G7 foreign ministers support extension of pause in fighting in Gaza
Europe|MidEast|News|World

France opens door to EU talks on Israeli settler sanctions

France said on Wednesday that the European Union should consider sanctions on Israeli settlers who have targeted Palestinians in the West Bank as an option and that

France opens door to EU talks on Israeli settler sanctions
Business|Environment|World

Exxon CEO Darren Woods likely to attend COP28 – sources

Exxon Mobil Corp Chief Executive Darren Woods is making plans to attend the COP28 climate summit in Dubai next week, two people close to the

Exxon CEO Darren Woods likely to attend COP28 – sources
Europe|News|World

Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey has told Sweden it expects to ratify its accession to the NATO military alliance within weeks, Sweden's foreign minister said on Wednesday, offering a

Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid
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Draft bill seeks 'loyalty agreement' from foreigners entering Russia

Russia's Internal Affairs ministry is preparing a bill that would oblige foreigners entering the country to sign a "loyalty agreement" that would bar them from discrediting official

Draft bill seeks 'loyalty agreement' from foreigners entering Russia
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Chechen leader's 16-year-old son named to post in rifle battalion

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's teenage son, who was shown beating a prisoner in custody this year, has been named as an observer in a new battalion that is part of Russia's defence

Chechen leader's 16-year-old son named to post in rifle battalion
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Blinken says will work on extending pauses in Israel to free more hostages

(In first paragraph, corrects day to Wednesday from Tuesday. In paragraph 7, corrects reference to Blinken visiting Jordan this week to say he will visit the West Bank.)

Blinken says will work on extending pauses in Israel to free more hostages
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US, partners announce task force aimed at countering flow of money to Hamas

The U.S. said on Monday that after Hamas' assault on Israel last month, it and several allied nations established an international task force aimed countering the flow of money

US, partners announce task force aimed at countering flow of money to Hamas
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US asking Israel to avoid civilian displacements in any south Gaza offensive

The U.S. is asking Israel to take greater care to protect civilians and limit damage to infrastructure if it launches an offensive in

US asking Israel to avoid civilian displacements in any south Gaza offensive
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OPEC+ to start meeting at 1300 GMT on Thursday; talks continue

OPEC+ is still negotiating ahead of an oil policy meeting on Thursday, sources said on Monday, a gathering analysts expect and some OPEC+ sources

OPEC+ to start meeting at 1300 GMT on Thursday; talks continue
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North Korea's Kim received photos taken by spy satellite of White House, Pentagon -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received photos of the White House, Pentagon and U.S. aircraft carriers in the naval base of Norfolk, taken by its recently launched spy satellite,

North Korea's Kim received photos taken by spy satellite of White House, Pentagon -KCNA
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New crypto front emerges in Israel's militant financing fight

A new front has emerged in Israel's fight against the funding of Iran-backed militant groups from Hamas to Hezbollah: A fast-growing crypto

New crypto front emerges in Israel's militant financing fight
Europe|World

Neutral Malta to chair OSCE after Moscow blocks NATO member Estonia

The 57 member states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe agreed on Monday that Malta should take over the organization's rotating

Neutral Malta to chair OSCE after Moscow blocks NATO member Estonia
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French warship docks in Egypt, could treat Gaza children this week - minister

The French helicopter carrier Dixmude has docked in Egypt and could start treating wounded children from Gaza later this week, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said

French warship docks in Egypt, could treat Gaza children this week - minister
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Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter to lie in repose in Georgia

The body of Rosalynn Carter, the former U.S. first lady who diedon Nov. 19 at age 96, will lie in repose on Monday in Georgia, giving Americans the chance to pay their respects to the

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter to lie in repose in Georgia
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Explainer-What OPEC+ oil output cuts are already in place and what could change

Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC are scheduled to meet online on Thursday and could make further changes to an agreement that already limits supply into

Explainer-What OPEC+ oil output cuts are already in place and what could change
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Elon Musk promises to wear symbol of Gaza hostages

Elon Musk, on a visit to Israel after being assailed for an anti-Jewish post on his social media site X, received a symbolic dog-tag from the father of an Israeli taken captive by Hamas in

Elon Musk promises to wear symbol of Gaza hostages
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Azerbaijan's Aliyev scolds Blinken over U.S. backing for Armenia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told U.S.

Azerbaijan's Aliyev scolds Blinken over U.S. backing for Armenia
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Australia says AUKUS a response to arms race, not fuel for it

The Indo Pacific region is in the midst of a substantial arms race that Australia is responding to, not fuelling, with its planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines,

Australia says AUKUS a response to arms race, not fuel for it
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Zelenskiy names 'three victories' Ukraine needs on international front

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday said Ukraine needed to secure three key "victories" abroad, including the approval of major aid packages from the U.S.

Zelenskiy names 'three victories' Ukraine needs on international front
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

Top diplomats of US, Japan, South Korea discuss North Korea satellite launch

The top diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan held a call on Friday to discuss North Korea's recent launch of a spy satellite which they

Top diplomats of US, Japan, South Korea discuss North Korea satellite launch
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines' South China Sea patrols with US within its rights -security adviser

The Philippines' joint patrols with the United States in the South China Sea are within Manila's rights, and it will continue to support a free and open Indo-Pacific, its national

Philippines' South China Sea patrols with US within its rights -security adviser
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Olympics-Tahiti locals say plans for smaller surf judging tower still unacceptable

Residents of the Tahitian village that will host the 2024 Olympic surfing event remain opposed to plans to build a new smaller judging tower on the reef, saying it will

Olympics-Tahiti locals say plans for smaller surf judging tower still unacceptable
Asia|News|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim inspects new spy satellite photos of 'target regions' -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected photos taken by the country's new spy satellite of "major target regions", state media reported on Saturday, including the South Korean

North Korea's Kim inspects new spy satellite photos of 'target regions' -KCNA
Asia|News|World

North Korea lashes out at critics, hints at more satellite launches

North Korea warned on Monday it would continue to exercise its sovereign rights, including satellite launches, state media KCNA reported, citing the foreign ministry.

North Korea lashes out at critics, hints at more satellite launches
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Kremlin says NATO's desire for a 'military Schengen' zone in Europe ratchets up tensions

The Kremlin said on Friday that NATO's desire to have a military analogue of the Schengen Zone in Europe to allow the alliance's armed forces to move around freely to counter Russia

Kremlin says NATO's desire for a 'military Schengen' zone in Europe ratchets up tensions
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Israel's Netanyahu meets with troops inside Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday met with security forces inside the Gaza Strip, his office said.

Israel's Netanyahu meets with troops inside Gaza
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Hamas must release hostages by midnight or Gaza offensive resumes, Israeli media quoting security source

Israeli media on Saturday quoted an unnamed security source as saying that unless hostages are released by midnight, the military will resume its offensive in Gaza, after Hamas

Hamas must release hostages by midnight or Gaza offensive resumes, Israeli media quoting security source
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Elon Musk to meet Israeli leaders on Monday, Israel TV says

Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur accused by civil rights groups of amplifying anti-Jewish hatred on his X social media platform, will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and

Elon Musk to meet Israeli leaders on Monday, Israel TV says
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Egypt receives lists for 13 Israelis and 39 Palestinians for release today - statement

Egypt received lists of 13 Israelis and 39 Palestinians scheduled for release on Sunday, the third batch in the four-day truce deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, Diaa Rashwan, the

Egypt receives lists for 13 Israelis and 39 Palestinians for release today - statement
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Egypt president says future Palestinian state could be demilitarised

A future Palestinian state could be demilitarised and have a temporary international security presence to provide guarantees to both it and to Israel, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah

Egypt president says future Palestinian state could be demilitarised
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Egypt gets list from Hamas of 14 hostages to be released on Saturday - security sources

Egypt has received a list from Palestinian militant group Hamas of 14 hostages to be released on Saturday, security sources said.

Egypt gets list from Hamas of 14 hostages to be released on Saturday - security sources
MidEast|News|World

Dolls, doctors and helicopters await Israeli hostages at Gaza's gate

The first Israeli women and children to go free from Gaza on Friday under a truce with their Hamas captors will be flown home under military guard, with measures

Dolls, doctors and helicopters await Israeli hostages at Gaza's gate
Political|World

Canada PM Trudeau says his main rival abandoning Ukraine due to Trump influence

Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said his main political rival on the right was abandoning Ukraine under the influence

Canada PM Trudeau says his main rival abandoning Ukraine due to Trump influence
Europe|World

British troops patrol Kosovo-Serbia border as tensions remain high

British troops are patrolling the Kosovo-Serbia border as part of a NATO peacekeeping presence being bolstered amid concern that the former wartime foes

British troops patrol Kosovo-Serbia border as tensions remain high
Asia|Environment|News|World

Britain wins litter-picking World Cup with load of rubbish

Britain came out on top when 21 teams from around the world gathered in Tokyo this week to collect litter in the inaugural SpoGomi World Cup, an initiative aimed at raising awareness

Britain wins litter-picking World Cup with load of rubbish
MidEast|News|World

Biden says 4-year-old US hostage in Gaza is released

A 4-year-old American girl captured after seeing her parents slain by Hamas fighters who stormed southern Israel from Gaza on Oct. 7 was among 17

Biden says 4-year-old US hostage in Gaza is released
MidEast|News|World

Bahrain seeks to balance anger over Gaza with ties to Israel, US

Bahrain has been walking a political tightrope since war erupted in Gaza as it seeks to ease public fury at a conflict that has killed thousands of

Bahrain seeks to balance anger over Gaza with ties to Israel, US
MidEast|News|Political|World

Analysis-Netanyahu's two-front war against Hamas and for his own political survival

Inside Israeli defence headquarters, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitored the first release of Hamas-held hostages while outside, their families in a Tel

Analysis-Netanyahu's two-front war against Hamas and for his own political survival
Europe|World

Analysis-Gaza war increases risk of Islamist attacks in Europe, security officials say

European security officials are seeing a growing risk of attacks by Islamists radicalised by the Israel-Hamas war, with

Analysis-Gaza war increases risk of Islamist attacks in Europe, security officials say
Asia|Health|News|World

WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday officially requested that China provide detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in

WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks
Europe|News|World

Turkey tells NATO that Sweden won't join by next week's meeting -sources

Turkey has informed NATO that ratification of Sweden's membership bid will not be completed in time to allow the country's accession

Turkey tells NATO that Sweden won't join by next week's meeting -sources
Europe|News|World

Turkey sought Eurofighters after uncertainty over U.S. F-16 buy -source

Turkey began discussing buying 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets with European states after it saw that its request for F-16 jets from the United States may not work out, a Turkish

Turkey sought Eurofighters after uncertainty over U.S. F-16 buy -source
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwan reports Chinese fighters, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up

Taiwan again reported Chinese military activity around the island on Wednesday, with 11 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait as the island's election

Taiwan reports Chinese fighters, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up
Asia|News|World

South Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women', reverses earlier ruling

A South Korean appellate court on Thursday ordered Japan to compensate a group of 16 women who were forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels, overturning a lower

South Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women', reverses earlier ruling
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Group of 20 leading economies on Wednesday that it was necessary to think about how to stop "the tragedy" of the war in Ukraine, and said

Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine
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NZ Funds says uranium bet returns over 300% profit

Asset manager NZ funds has made a 300% return on its bet that the price of uranium would benefit from supply shortages arising from growing geopolitical tensions

NZ Funds says uranium bet returns over 300% profit
Asia|News|World

North Korea received Russian aid for satellite launch -South Korea lawmakers

North Korea received assistance from Russia for its successful launch of a reconnaissance satellite this week, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing the country's

North Korea received Russian aid for satellite launch -South Korea lawmakers
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu accuses U.N. of being slow to provide Gaza refugee relief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the United Nations on Thursday of being slow to attend to the spiralling humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying its relief workers

Netanyahu accuses U.N. of being slow to provide Gaza refugee relief
MidEast|News|World

Major events during eight weeks of war between Israel and Hamas

Israel ordered people out of swathes of Gaza's main southern city on Monday as it pressed its ground campaign deep into the south of the enclave, sending desperate residents fleeing, after

Major events during eight weeks of war between Israel and Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Mediator Qatar says truce in Gaza to start on Friday

A truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will start on Friday at 7 a.m., with a the first batch of hostages to be released at 4 p.m., a spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry said

Mediator Qatar says truce in Gaza to start on Friday
Economy|News|Political|World

India PM Modi tells G20 Israel-Hamas conflict must not spread

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders of the world's 20 big economies on Wednesday to do whatever necessary to ensure the Israel-Hamas

India PM Modi tells G20 Israel-Hamas conflict must not spread
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Explainer-Why carbon capture is no easy solution to climate change

Technologies that capture carbon dioxide emissions to keep them from the atmosphere are central to the climate strategies of many world governments as they seek to follow

Explainer-Why carbon capture is no easy solution to climate change
MidEast|News|World

Explainer-What are the details of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal?

Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will start a four-day truce on Friday morning with the first batch of Israeli hostages released later that day, mediators in Qatar said.

Explainer-What are the details of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal?
MidEast|News|World

Clashes on border with Israel uproot thousands in Lebanon - again

Rose Rostom, Nahida Mashouz and Ammar Hajeh have had their lives uprooted many times - by Palestinian militants, Syrian warplanes, Islamic State, Western-backed

Clashes on border with Israel uproot thousands in Lebanon - again
Asia|News|US|World

China aviation regulator head, US ambassador seek increase of flights

The head of China's civil aviation regulator, Song Zhiyong, met with the U.S.

China aviation regulator head, US ambassador seek increase of flights
Celebrity|News|US|World

Biden, first lady to attend Georgia service for Rosalynn Carter

U.S. President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, will attend a service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Georgia on Tuesday, the White House said.

Biden, first lady to attend Georgia service for Rosalynn Carter
MidEast|News|World

Arab nations say Israel-Hamas truce should be extended, aid ramped up

Arab foreign ministers welcomed an agreement for a temporary truce between Israel and Gaza militant group Hamas on Wednesday but said it should be extended and become a first step

Arab nations say Israel-Hamas truce should be extended, aid ramped up
News|Political|World

Analysis-Sunak bids to lead wary investors through British maze

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chosen Hampton Court, a 16th-century palace renowned for its maze, to host a summit at which he

Analysis-Sunak bids to lead wary investors through British maze
News|US|World

US to provide over $4 million in aid for those affected by Nagorno-Karabakh crisis

The United States will provide over $4.1 million in aid for people affected by the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, the United States Agency for International

US to provide over $4 million in aid for those affected by Nagorno-Karabakh crisis
MidEast|News|US|World

US reviewing possible 'terrorist' designations for Houthis

The United States is reviewing "potential terrorist designations" for Yemen's Houthi rebel group in response to its seizure of a cargo ship,

US reviewing possible 'terrorist' designations for Houthis
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US president Biden welcomes Israel, Hamas deal for release of Gaza hostages

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas during the attack on Israel.

US president Biden welcomes Israel, Hamas deal for release of Gaza hostages
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Russia deploys new nuclear missile in Kaluga region - RIA

Russia has deployed a new Yars intercontinental ballistic missile at the Kozelsk base in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, the RIA news agency cited the defence ministry as saying on

Russia deploys new nuclear missile in Kaluga region - RIA
MidEast|News|World

Qatar says four-day humanitarian pause in Gaza subject to extension

Qatari foreign ministry said on Wednesday Hamas and Israel have agreed on a humanitarian pause in Gaza hostilities for four days, subject to extension, the starting time of the which

Qatar says four-day humanitarian pause in Gaza subject to extension
Business|Technology|World

North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash

Using fake names, sham LinkedIn profiles, counterfeit work papers and mock interview scripts, North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies

North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
MidEast|News|World

Hamas says Israel truce will bring in aid, free prisoners

Hamas said on Wednesday it agreed with Israel to a four-day ceasefire that will see the release of hostages in Gaza in exchange

Hamas says Israel truce will bring in aid, free prisoners
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Biden: "Very close" to securing release of some hostages held by Hamas

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday said a deal is "very close" to free some of the more than 200 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Biden: "Very close" to securing release of some hostages held by Hamas
Environment|News|Science|US|World

US to announce nuclear fusion strategy at COP28

The U.S. will lay out the first international strategy for commercializing nuclear fusion power at the upcoming UN climate summit in

US to announce nuclear fusion strategy at COP28
News|US|World

US defense chief Austin visits Kyiv as questions swirl over aid to Ukraine

U.S.

US defense chief Austin visits Kyiv as questions swirl over aid to Ukraine
Asia|News|US|World

US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrives in South Korea port

The U.S. aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrived at a port in the South Korean city of Busan on Tuesday, in a show of extended deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile

US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrives in South Korea port
MidEast|News|World

Two ships divert course away from Red Sea area after vessel seized by Houthis

Two commercial ships that diverted their course in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden were connected to the same maritime group whose vessel was seized by Yemen's Houthis

Two ships divert course away from Red Sea area after vessel seized by Houthis
Americas|Election|News|World

Trump congratulates Argentine libertarian Milei on election win

Former U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated libertarian Javier Milei, an outsider with radical views to fix the economy, on being elected president in Argentina on Sunday.

Trump congratulates Argentine libertarian Milei on election win
Asia|News|World

Taiwan's former US envoy named as presidential frontrunner's running mate

Lai Ching-te, the frontrunner for Taiwan's presidency, named on Monday Taipei's former envoy to the United States as his running mate in January's election.

Taiwan's former US envoy named as presidential frontrunner's running mate
News|World

South Korea says some DMZ tours to resume after US soldier crossing

South Korea said on Tuesday some tours of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas will restart for selected guests for the first time since they were

South Korea says some DMZ tours to resume after US soldier crossing
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Shares tread water, dollar dips as markets eye Fed rate cuts

Shares were generally flat on Monday in thin trading ahead of the U.S.

Shares tread water, dollar dips as markets eye Fed rate cuts
Business|Economy|Europe|News|World

Russia may seek compensation over Nord Stream blasts - RIA

Russia is waiting for the outcome of an investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines before making any request for compensation, the RIA state news agency cited a

Russia may seek compensation over Nord Stream blasts - RIA
MidEast|News|World

Relatives of Gaza hostages say stop talk of execution for Hamas detainees

Relatives of some of the 240 people held by Hamas in Gaza urged far-right Israeli lawmakers on Monday not to pursue proposed capital punishment for captured

Relatives of Gaza hostages say stop talk of execution for Hamas detainees
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines launches joint sea and air patrols with U.S. military

Joint maritime and air patrols in the South China Sea between the Philippines and the United States military were launched on Tuesday, Philippine

Philippines launches joint sea and air patrols with U.S. military
Americas|News|World

Kremlin notes Argentina President-elect Milei's comments on Russia, but hopes for good ties

The Kremlin said on Monday it had taken note of statements about Russia from Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei, but wanted to maintain strong ties with Buenos Aires.

Kremlin notes Argentina President-elect Milei's comments on Russia, but hopes for good ties
MidEast|News|World

Gunfire kills, wounds dozens in hospital encircled by Israeli tanks -Gaza health ministry

Israeli tanks surrounded a hospital in north Gaza and at least 12 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by firing into the

Gunfire kills, wounds dozens in hospital encircled by Israeli tanks -Gaza health ministry
MidEast|News|World

Gaza strikes kill family members of journalist targeted by death threats

Deadly strikes hit the Gaza home of a news photographer days after an Israeli media advocacy group questioned his coverage of Hamas' Oct. 7, prompting death threats against him on social

Gaza strikes kill family members of journalist targeted by death threats
Business|Entertainment|News|World

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv in 'very important signal' -Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch in the Ukrainian capital in what Kyiv said on Monday was a "very important signal" of support at a time when global

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv in 'very important signal' -Ukraine
News|Uncategorized|US|World

Buttigieg vows to 'do everything we can' to ensure Cruise, other self-driving vehicles safe

U.S.

Buttigieg vows to 'do everything we can' to ensure Cruise, other self-driving vehicles safe
News|US|World

Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects

U.S.

Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects
News|US|World

Biden says he believes Gaza hostage release deal near

U.S.

Biden says he believes Gaza hostage release deal near
News|World

Biden energy adviser to discuss Lebanon border issues on Israel trip -US official

President Joe Biden's energy security adviser Amos Hochstein was traveling to Israel on Monday to discuss issues related to the northern border with Lebanon, including how to

Biden energy adviser to discuss Lebanon border issues on Israel trip -US official
News|US|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine, US will hold military industry conference next month

Ukraine and the United States will hold a military industry conference in December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine, US will hold military industry conference next month
MidEast|News|World

White House says no deal between Israel and Hamas yet -spokesperson

Israel and Hamas have not yet reached a deal on a temporary ceasefire, a White House spokesperson said on Saturday night.

White House says no deal between Israel and Hamas yet -spokesperson
Americas|News|World

Venezuela parliament chief rejects 'ultimatums' as US threatens sanctions review

Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Friday said the country would not accept "ultimatums from anyone," after the U.S. warned it would review plans to ease

Venezuela parliament chief rejects 'ultimatums' as US threatens sanctions review
Africa|Europe|MidEast|News|US|World

U.S., UK, Norway condemn escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur -statement

The United States, United Kingdom and Norway on Friday condemned escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially in the Darfur region, the three countries said

U.S., UK, Norway condemn escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur -statement
MidEast|News|US|World

U.S., Israel and Hamas reach tentative deal to pause conflict and free dozens of hostages- WaPo

Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting, the Washington Post

U.S., Israel and Hamas reach tentative deal to pause conflict and free dozens of hostages- WaPo
Crime|News|World

Three more journalists killed in Gaza in Israeli offensive, relatives say

The head of a prominent media institution in Gaza and two other journalists were killed during the weekend in Israel's offensive in the territory, their relatives said on Sunday, adding to

Three more journalists killed in Gaza in Israeli offensive, relatives say
News|World

Pope to meet relatives of Israeli hostages next week - source

Pope Francis will meet next week with relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza, a source said on Friday.

Pope to meet relatives of Israeli hostages next week - source
Election|News|Political|World

Jailed Russian nationalist nominates himself for president

Igor Girkin, a prominent ultranationalist in custody in Russia awaiting trial on charges of inciting extremism, nominated himself to run for president in 2024 in an announcement read on

Jailed Russian nationalist nominates himself for president
News|World

Israel to allow some fuel into Gaza after US push -officials

Israel's war cabinet has agreed to allow 140,000 liters (36,985 gallons) of fuel into Gaza every two days after a request from

Israel to allow some fuel into Gaza after US push -officials
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says attacks aim to 'drain' US, sanctions 'ridiculous'

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah (KH) militia, a powerful armed faction with close ties to Iran, brushed off U.S. sanctions on the group over attacks against U.S. forces in

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says attacks aim to 'drain' US, sanctions 'ridiculous'
Americas|Election|News|World

International backlash grows after move to strip Guatemalan president-elect's immunity

International rebuke swelled on Saturday over what observers say are efforts to use a politicized justice system to keep Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arevalo out

International backlash grows after move to strip Guatemalan president-elect's immunity
News|US|World

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care at home -statement

Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has entered hospice care at home, her grandson said in a statement on Friday.

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care at home -statement
Americas|Economy|News|World

Colombia's Petro says he proposed U.S. pay bonuses to Venezuelan migrants

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, visiting Venezuela on Saturday, said he had proposed to the United States that it pay an "economic stabilization" bonus to Venezuelan migrants

Colombia's Petro says he proposed U.S. pay bonuses to Venezuelan migrants
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden says Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern Gaza and West Bank

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Saturday the Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following the Israel-Hamas war.

Biden says Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern Gaza and West Bank
Asia|News|Political|World

APEC over, Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity

Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity around the island on Sunday, with nine aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait and warships carrying out "

APEC over, Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity
MidEast|News|World

Analysis-Israeli offensive in south Gaza will put civilians in firing line

An Israeli military push into the crowded south of the Gaza Strip, expected in the coming days, may prove more complicated than its

Analysis-Israeli offensive in south Gaza will put civilians in firing line
MidEast|News|World

With mapping robots and blast gel, Israel wages war on Hamas tunnels

After locating what they described as the entrance to a Hamas tunnel under an evacuated hospital in northern Gaza, Israeli army engineers

With mapping robots and blast gel, Israel wages war on Hamas tunnels
MidEast|News|US|World

US will not share intelligence connecting Hamas to Al Shifa hospital -White House

The United States will not share any Israeli intelligence or elaborate on its own intelligence assessment that Hamas used Gaza's Al Shifa hospital as a command center and

US will not share intelligence connecting Hamas to Al Shifa hospital -White House
Asia|Business|News|Science|Technology|US|World

US, Philippines sign landmark nuclear deal

The United States and the Philippines on Friday signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila, which is exploring the use of

US, Philippines sign landmark nuclear deal
News|US|World

US issues sanctions to limit Russian influence in Balkans

The United States on Thursday targeted 10 individuals in a new round of sanctions aimed at containing Russian influence in the Western Balkans, the U.S.

US issues sanctions to limit Russian influence in Balkans
MidEast|News|World

US 'deeply concerned' that attack wounded Jordanian medics in Gaza -Sullivan

The United States expressed deep concern on Thursday that Jordanian medics were wounded in shelling near their field hospital in Gaza.

US 'deeply concerned' that attack wounded Jordanian medics in Gaza -Sullivan
News|US|World

Ukraine, Israel aid in limbo as US Congress beats shutdown deadline

The U.S.

Ukraine, Israel aid in limbo as US Congress beats shutdown deadline
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US|World

Tesla union pressure increases in Sweden as dockworkers escalate strike

Dockworkers in Sweden pledged on Friday to refuse to offload Tesla cars at any of the country's ports as they expanded their industrial action in sympathy with

Tesla union pressure increases in Sweden as dockworkers escalate strike
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US|World

Systematic hedge funds pummeled in post-U.S. CPI stocks rally - Goldman Sachs

Global hedge funds that use algorithms to trade suffered their second worst single day this year on Tuesday, as softer than expected U.S. inflation numbers sparked

Systematic hedge funds pummeled in post-U.S. CPI stocks rally - Goldman Sachs
Europe|News|World

Sweden's NATO bid delayed in Turkish parliament

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission delayed a vote on Sweden's NATO membership bid on Thursday, in a rare move putting off enlarging the

Sweden's NATO bid delayed in Turkish parliament
Asia|Economy|News|World

South Korea's Yoon, Japan's Kishida vow to deepen ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised to push for deeper cooperation as they met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

South Korea's Yoon, Japan's Kishida vow to deepen ties
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices head for fourth straight week of declines as supply grows

Oil prices were little changed on Friday but on track for their fourth straight week of losses after tumbling about 5% to a four month-low on Thursday on worries

Oil prices head for fourth straight week of declines as supply grows
Business|Europe|Technology|US|World

Northrop Grumman explores ammunition co-production in Poland

Northrop Grumman is exploring producing 120 millimetre tank ammunition in Poland as the U.S. ally surges defence production capacity, the company's chief told

Northrop Grumman explores ammunition co-production in Poland
Americas|News|World

Mexico, China nod to stronger ties as leaders agree to promote trade and investment

Mexico and China's leaders met on Thursday and committed to working together and strengthening ties, while agreeing to battle illegal drug trafficking between their nations and

Mexico, China nod to stronger ties as leaders agree to promote trade and investment
Asia|News|US|World

Japan PM says the U.S. has invited him for a state visit

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday in San Francisco that he had been invited by U.S.

Japan PM says the U.S. has invited him for a state visit
Asia|News|World

Japan and China leaders set for first face-to-face talks in a year

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold their first face-to-face talks in a year on the sidelines of the APEC summit in San Francisco on

Japan and China leaders set for first face-to-face talks in a year
MidEast|News|World

Forever war? Israel risks a long, bloody insurgency in Gaza

Israel risks facing a long and bloody insurgency if it defeats Hamas and occupies Gaza without a credible post-war plan to withdraw its

Forever war? Israel risks a long, bloody insurgency in Gaza
Health|News|World

Egyptian minister says medical relief should be focused inside Gaza

Efforts to provide medical relief for Palestinians from the Gaza Strip should be concentrated within the besieged coastal enclave, Egypt's foreign minister said on Thursday.

Egyptian minister says medical relief should be focused inside Gaza
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Geopolitical angst more a market feature than shock :Mike Dolan

Even with two geopolitically risky wars raging and a series of critical elections next year, there's little in annual outlooks suggesting investors should head for the

Geopolitical angst more a market feature than shock :Mike Dolan
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China's Xi offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei

China offered to buy more goods from Brunei and to encourage investment in the Islamic sultanate as President Xi Jinping lauded relations with the tiny nation that have centred

China's Xi offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei
Asia|News|World

China hopes Fiji will continue 'firm' support for Chinese issues - Chinese state media

China said it hopes Fiji will continue to give 'firm' support to it on issues concerning Chinese core interests and major concerns, Chinese state media cited President Xi Jinping

China hopes Fiji will continue 'firm' support for Chinese issues - Chinese state media
News|World

Azerbaijan snubs Armenia meeting in Washington, accusing US of bias

Azerbaijan's foreign ministry said on Thursday it could not take part in a meeting with Armenia's foreign minister planned for Nov. 20 in Washington because of the "one-sided approach of

Azerbaijan snubs Armenia meeting in Washington, accusing US of bias
Asia|Business|News|US|World

Analysis-What China's Xi gained from his Biden meeting

When Chinese President Xi Jinping met executives for dinner on Wednesday night in San Francisco, he was greeted with not one, but

Analysis-What China's Xi gained from his Biden meeting
MidEast|News|US|World

Analysis-Iran enriches more uranium as Gaza war rages, US vote looms

The United States and its allies have few routes left to rein in Iran's nuclear work with prospects for talks

Analysis-Iran enriches more uranium as Gaza war rages, US vote looms
Asia|Health|News|World

After U.S. fentanyl deal, China warns against selling chemicals used in narcotics

China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would

After U.S. fentanyl deal, China warns against selling chemicals used in narcotics
Business|News|US|World

Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend

China is ready to be a partner and friend of the United States, and there is plenty of room for bilateral cooperation, President Xi Jinping told American

Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend
Asia|News|World

US, China, Southeast Asia defence officials meet amid crises

Defence ministers and officials from the United States, China, Russia and Southeast Asia gathered in Indonesia on Thursday for a meeting where they are expected to discuss

US, China, Southeast Asia defence officials meet amid crises
US|World

UN Security Council to vote on call for pauses in Gaza fighting

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote later on Wednesday on a call for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the

UN Security Council to vote on call for pauses in Gaza fighting
Business|Technology|US|World

Sumitomo Metal Mining looks to boost battery materials output, possibly in US

Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining is considering producing cathode battery materials in the United States among other options as it looks to expand output to meet demand

Sumitomo Metal Mining looks to boost battery materials output, possibly in US
Asia|News|World

North Korea vows more offensive response to US 'threats' -KCNA

North Korea on Thursday criticised a recent visit to South Korea by top U.S. defence officials and vowed more "offensive" responses to what it called military

North Korea vows more offensive response to US 'threats' -KCNA
News|World

Israeli troops deepen search at main Gaza hospital for evidence of Hamas

Israel said its forces were operating in and around Gaza's biggest hospital, a chief objective in its campaign to destroy Palestinian

Israeli troops deepen search at main Gaza hospital for evidence of Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Israeli President Isaac Herzog says Israel cannot leave a vacuum in Gaza- FT

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Israel cannot leave a vacuum in Gaza and would have to maintain a strong force there for the near future to prevent Hamas from re-emerging in the

Israeli President Isaac Herzog says Israel cannot leave a vacuum in Gaza- FT
Europe|News|World

Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid

A Turkish parliament commission is set to debate and likely approve Sweden's NATO membership bid on Thursday, in the latest step toward expanding the Western

Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid
Business|Technology|World

China's Xi says he support Tesla's development in the country

China's President Xi Jinping told Tesla CEO Elon Musk that he supports Tesla's development in China, according to a statement from the auto maker's Weibo Account on Thursday.

China's Xi says he support Tesla's development in the country
Business|Finance|News|World

Western investors spooked as Moscow mulls compulsory share purchase plan

Western investors in Russian companies are bracing for a new presidential decree under consideration in Moscow which

Western investors spooked as Moscow mulls compulsory share purchase plan
Business|Economy|US|World

UK's Badenoch to attend trans-Pacific CPTPP meeting on sidelines of APEC

British Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch plans to attend a meeting of a major trans-Pacific trade pact, which does not include the United States, on

UK's Badenoch to attend trans-Pacific CPTPP meeting on sidelines of APEC
News|US|World

South Korea's Yoon to warn APEC about risks from North Korea-Russia ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to the United States on Wednesday to attend an APEC summit where he plans to seek support from other leaders for a

South Korea's Yoon to warn APEC about risks from North Korea-Russia ties
Asia|Economy|World

San Francisco patches over homelessness, drug-abuse for APEC

On a sunny Sunday before world leaders were scheduled to gather for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the United Nations

San Francisco patches over homelessness, drug-abuse for APEC
News|Technology|World

Russia not exporting Lancet drones as domestic demand high - TASS

Russia is not exporting its Lancet drones due to high domestic demand, TASS agency quoted a top Russian arms export official as saying on Wednesday, as the weapon emerges as one of the

Russia not exporting Lancet drones as domestic demand high - TASS
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NATO to replace AWACS surveillance jets with modified Boeing 737

NATO will replace its ageing fleet of AWACS surveillance planes, in service since the Cold War in the 1980s, with a militarised version of the Boeing 737 commercial jet, the

NATO to replace AWACS surveillance jets with modified Boeing 737
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Journalist's husband urges US State Dept to recognise her as wrongfully detained in Russia

The husband of a Russian-American journalist being held in a Russian prison on suspicion of violating Moscow’s law on “foreign agents” urged the U.S. government on

Journalist's husband urges US State Dept to recognise her as wrongfully detained in Russia
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Israel-Gaza conflict challenge to US-backed economic corridor - India minister

The Israel-Gaza conflict is a "worrying manifestation" of geopolitical challenges for the U.S.-backed multinational economic corridor, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on

Israel-Gaza conflict challenge to US-backed economic corridor - India minister
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Cuba blames US sanctions for fomenting irregular migration amid exodus

Cuban and U.S. officials met Tuesday in Havana to discuss migration, the second such meeting this year as both countries grapple with how best to slow the record-

Cuba blames US sanctions for fomenting irregular migration amid exodus
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US imposes third round of sanctions on Hamas following attack

The United States on Tuesday imposed a third round of sanctions aimed at Palestinian militant group Hamas following its attack last month on Israel,

US imposes third round of sanctions on Hamas following attack
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Turkish parliament commission to debate Sweden NATO bid Thursday

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission will debate a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership on Thursday, according to the official agenda of the commission.

Turkish parliament commission to debate Sweden NATO bid Thursday
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Taiwan working on one-on-one Biden meeting at APEC summit

Taiwan is working on securing a one-on-one meeting with U.S.

Taiwan working on one-on-one Biden meeting at APEC summit
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Oil steady; signs Middle East tensions easing offset higher demand forecasts

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, paring early gains on signs tensions in the Middle East could be easing and uncertainty about U.S. oil inventories.

Oil steady; signs Middle East tensions easing offset higher demand forecasts
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North Korea criticises G7 as 'remnant of the Cold War'

North Korea criticised the Group of Seven countries as a "remnant of the Cold War" that causes conflicts for their own interests and violates other countries' sovereignty, its state

North Korea criticises G7 as 'remnant of the Cold War'
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Kremlin, on U.S. probe into oil sanctions, says Russia acting in own interests

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia was acting in its own interests when asked about a probe by the United States into alleged violations of Western oil sanctions on Moscow.

Kremlin, on U.S. probe into oil sanctions, says Russia acting in own interests
Africa|Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Ethiopian buys more Boeing 737 MAX nearly five years after deadly crash

Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday placed an order for Boeing 737-8 MAX narrow-body jets, nearly five years after the fatal 2019 MAX aircraft crash that led to the grounding of the global

Ethiopian buys more Boeing 737 MAX nearly five years after deadly crash
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Construction progresses at Russian plant for Iranian drones - report

Satellite imagery shows progress in the construction in Russia of a plant that will mass produce Iranian-designed kamikaze drones that Moscow is expected to target against

Construction progresses at Russian plant for Iranian drones - report
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Biden says he believes hostage release will happen

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he is engaged in daily discussions to secure a release of hostages being held by Hamas and he believes it is going to happen.

Biden says he believes hostage release will happen
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Biden says goal of Xi meeting is to resume US-China military communications

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Biden says goal of Xi meeting is to resume US-China military communications
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Biden, China's Xi will discuss communication, competition at APEC summit

The White House said on Monday

Biden, China's Xi will discuss communication, competition at APEC summit
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US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over North Korea threat

South Korea and the United States have revised a bilateral security agreement aimed at deterring North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile threats

US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over North Korea threat
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US budget gap narrows in October due to delayed tax payments

The U.S.

US budget gap narrows in October due to delayed tax payments
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Ukrainian politician on US sanctions list suspected of state treason - lawmakers

Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Dubinsky has been formally notified that he is suspected of treason for allegedly spreading misinformation about the political leadership and cooperation with

Ukrainian politician on US sanctions list suspected of state treason - lawmakers
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Israel sharpens warning to Lebanon as cross-border hostilities spike

Israel said it was poised to impose quiet

Israel sharpens warning to Lebanon as cross-border hostilities spike
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Biden to meet with Indonesia president ahead of Xi summit

Leaders from the United States and the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia will meet on Monday for talks that will set the stage for U.S.

Biden to meet with Indonesia president ahead of Xi summit
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Analysis-Resettlement offer to Pacific a win for Australia over China

Australia scored a significant win for influence in the Pacific Islands region with a trump card that China, seeking to expand

Analysis-Resettlement offer to Pacific a win for Australia over China
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WW2 veterans eye 80th anniversary of D-Day as Europe salutes war dead

English soldier Ken Hay was trapped behind German lines and captured while on night patrol in 1944, days after joining the Allied invasion of Normandy, a turning point in

WW2 veterans eye 80th anniversary of D-Day as Europe salutes war dead
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US, Japan, S.Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data in Dec

Defence chiefs from South Korea, Japan and the United States have agreed to start as planned a real-time data sharing scheme on North

US, Japan, S.Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data in Dec
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Trapped Brazilians, whose fate hurt Israel-Brazil ties, leave Gaza

Nearly three dozen Brazilians who had been trapped inside Gaza for weeks, and whose predicament had driven a diplomatic wedge between Brasilia and Israel,

Trapped Brazilians, whose fate hurt Israel-Brazil ties, leave Gaza
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North Korea threat to be focus of Austin's security talks in Seoul

The defence ministers of South Korea and the United States met on Monday for security talks, with discussions set to focus on jointly countering threats by North

North Korea threat to be focus of Austin's security talks in Seoul
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North Korea lashes out at UN Command over meeting in Seoul -KCNA

North Korea on Monday called for the United Nations Command to be dissolved calling it an "illegal war organization" over a meeting which is scheduled to take place between the

North Korea lashes out at UN Command over meeting in Seoul -KCNA
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Netanyahu says Hamas refused Israeli fuel offer for Gaza's Shifa hospital

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel had offered fuel to Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, which suspended operations after running out of fuel, but that the militants had

Netanyahu says Hamas refused Israeli fuel offer for Gaza's Shifa hospital
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Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault -CBC News

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault by a Toronto jury on Sunday, according to CBC News.

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault -CBC News
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Blast kills 3 Russian officers in occupied town - Ukrainian intelligence

At least three Russian officers were killed in the Moscow-controlled Ukrainian city of Melitopol in a blast Ukraine's intelligence said

Blast kills 3 Russian officers in occupied town - Ukrainian intelligence
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U.S. in game of "catch me if you can" with Nvidia on rules - China media

U.S. curbs on China have created a game of "catch me if you can" with U.S. chip giant Nvidia and other companies, which affect the interests of both countries and will accelerate

U.S. in game of "catch me if you can" with Nvidia on rules - China media
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Palestinian envoy criticises West for Gaza stance, calls for more support

A Palestinian envoy on Friday criticised Western states for supporting Ukraine by calling out Russia's violations of international law while stopping short of naming

Palestinian envoy criticises West for Gaza stance, calls for more support
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North Korea condemns Blinken's comments on ties with Russia -KCNA

North Korea's foreign ministry condemned U.S.

North Korea condemns Blinken's comments on ties with Russia -KCNA
US|World

Kyiv hopes for conference next month on joint Ukraine-US arms production

Ukraine's presidential chief of staff said he hoped a conference on joint Ukrainian-U.S. weapons production would be held in December in the United States, Kyiv's most important supplier

Kyiv hopes for conference next month on joint Ukraine-US arms production
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Israel's Arab minority feels closer to country in war, poll finds

The Gaza war has dramatically increased the sense of solidarity with Israel among its 21% Arab minority, who often identify as Palestinian and have long complained of

Israel's Arab minority feels closer to country in war, poll finds
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Israel offers to evacuate babies from crippled Gaza hospital

Israel's military said it was ready to evacuate babies from Gaza's largest hospital on Sunday, where Palestinian officials

Israel offers to evacuate babies from crippled Gaza hospital
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Exclusive-UAE plans to maintain ties with Israel despite Gaza outcry, sources say

The United Arab Emirates plans to maintain diplomatic ties with Israel despite international outcry over the mounting toll of the war in Gaza and hopes to

Exclusive-UAE plans to maintain ties with Israel despite Gaza outcry, sources say
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Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, U.S. officials say

President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping face-to-face for the first time in a year on Wednesday, according to senior U.S. officials, high-

Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, U.S. officials say
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As Gaza death toll rises, Israel faces pressure to protect Palestinian civilians

Israel faced mounting international pressure, including from its main ally the United States, to do more to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza as the death

As Gaza death toll rises, Israel faces pressure to protect Palestinian civilians
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With elections coming and relaxed sanctions, Venezuela is set to raise social spending

The Venezuelan government will be in a strong position to increase social spending to woo voters in 2024 as relief from some U.S. sanctions

With elections coming and relaxed sanctions, Venezuela is set to raise social spending
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Ukraine says global 'peace summit' may take place next year

A global "peace summit" for Ukraine may now take place in February 2024, a top Kyiv official said on Thursday amid concerns in the West that the war in Gaza is making it

Ukraine says global 'peace summit' may take place next year
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Treasury's Adeyemo says 'far better' to see Russia buying tankers than tanks

U.S.

Treasury's Adeyemo says 'far better' to see Russia buying tankers than tanks
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Top U.S. general cautions over risks in a long Gaza war

A faster resolution to the fighting in Gaza could help limit civilian strife that might spur people to join the ranks of Palestinian militants, U.S.

Top U.S. general cautions over risks in a long Gaza war
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Taiwan, facing Chinese pressure, to stress importance of peace at APEC summit

Taiwan will stress the importance of peace in the region at next week's APEC summit, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, one of the few international bodies both

Taiwan, facing Chinese pressure, to stress importance of peace at APEC summit
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South Korea's Yoon, Japan's Kishida to attend technology roundtable on Nov. 17

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to attend a roundtable on technological cooperation with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Stanford University on Nov.

South Korea's Yoon, Japan's Kishida to attend technology roundtable on Nov. 17
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Russia fines three foreign firms 15 million roubles for data storage violations

A Russian court fined three foreign companies on Thursday a total of 15 million roubles ($163,200) for what it said was a repeated failure to comply with data storage law, Russian

Russia fines three foreign firms 15 million roubles for data storage violations
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Reuters denies it had prior knowledge of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel

International news organisation Reuters denied on Thursday any suggestion it had prior knowledge of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians and soldiers, in a statement

Reuters denies it had prior knowledge of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
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Oil set for third weekly decline as Middle East conflict concerns ebb

Oil prices were up slightly on Friday but are set to fall for a third week as concerns of supply disruptions from the Israel-Hamas conflict have ebbed,

Oil set for third weekly decline as Middle East conflict concerns ebb
MidEast|World

Israel to begin four-hour pauses in northern Gaza -White House

Israel will begin four-hour pauses in northern Gaza starting on Thursday to allow people to flee hostilities, the White House said in what it

Israel to begin four-hour pauses in northern Gaza -White House
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Israel does not seek to occupy Gaza, but 'credible force' needed -Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday his country does not seek to conquer, occupy or govern Gaza after its war against Hamas but a "credible force" would be needed to

Israel does not seek to occupy Gaza, but 'credible force' needed -Netanyahu
Asia|News|World

Indonesia president will convey to Biden that "Hamas-Israel war should be stopped"

Indonesia's leader Joko Widodo said on Thursday he would convey to United States President Joe Biden in their meeting on Monday that the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas should

Indonesia president will convey to Biden that "Hamas-Israel war should be stopped"
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India, US begin talks to boost partnership amid 'global challenges'

Top cabinet officials of India and the United States held talks on Friday, stressing the need to further strengthen their friendship to be able to deal with urgent global,

India, US begin talks to boost partnership amid 'global challenges'
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In a first, pope to have day of private meetings with world leaders in Dubai

Pope Francis will have nearly an entire day of bilateral meetings with world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, according

In a first, pope to have day of private meetings with world leaders in Dubai
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Fed's Powell leans hawkish in IMF remarks

U.S.

Fed's Powell leans hawkish in IMF remarks
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El Nino conditions to continue through Northern Hemisphere spring 2024 - US forecaster

El Nino weather conditions will continue through the Northern Hemisphere during April-June 2024 with a 62% chance, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday.

El Nino conditions to continue through Northern Hemisphere spring 2024 - US forecaster
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

China's ambassador to US says Sino-US relations still face severe challenges

China's ambassador to the United states, Xie Feng, said the most important thing is to find the right way for China and the United States to get along.

China's ambassador to US says Sino-US relations still face severe challenges
MidEast|News|World

Any halt to Gaza fighting for aid purposes needs coordination with UN

Any halt to fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip for humanitarian purposes would need to be coordinated with the United Nations and need

Any halt to Gaza fighting for aid purposes needs coordination with UN
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White House denounces lawmaker Tlaib's use of pro-Palentinian rallying cry in Israel-Hamas conflict

The White House on Wednesday denounced U.S. lawmaker Rashida Tlaib's use of a pro-Palestinian rallying cry "from the river to the sea", which is viewed by many Jews as

White House denounces lawmaker Tlaib's use of pro-Palentinian rallying cry in Israel-Hamas conflict
Arts|News|World

Washington's National Zoo says bye bye to beloved giant pandas

Washington's National Zoo bid a tearful farewell to its beloved trio of giant pandas on Wednesday as the long-serving goodwill ambassadors to the

Washington's National Zoo says bye bye to beloved giant pandas
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US House Oversight panel will issue subpoenas to president's son, brother to appear

The U.S.

US House Oversight panel will issue subpoenas to president's son, brother to appear
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US carries out new strikes against facility used by Iran in Syria

The United States, for the second time in recent weeks, carried out strikes on Wednesday against a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said

US carries out new strikes against facility used by Iran in Syria
US|World

US calls for limits on Israeli control of post-war Gaza

Palestinians should govern Gaza once Israel ends its war against Hamas, the United States said on Wednesday, pushing back against Prime Minister Benjamin

US calls for limits on Israeli control of post-war Gaza
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Taiwan monitors Chinese carrier group in sensitive Taiwan Strait

Taiwan's military has sent forces to keep watch on a Chinese naval formation led by the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's defence

Taiwan monitors Chinese carrier group in sensitive Taiwan Strait
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Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt closed due to security - US State Dept

The Rafah border crossing into Gaza was closed on Wednesday due to an unspecified "security circumstance," U.S. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said.

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt closed due to security - US State Dept
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Putin approves transfer of state-owned shares in shipping company to Rosatom

President Vladimir Putin signed on Wednesday a decree transferring to Russia's state nuclear power company Rosatom state-owned shares of the Far Eastern Shipping Company, parent company of

Putin approves transfer of state-owned shares in shipping company to Rosatom
Asia|News|World

Japan PM Kishida considering holding talks with China's Xi around Nov 16-NHK

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sideline of APEC summit in San Francisco around November 16, public

Japan PM Kishida considering holding talks with China's Xi around Nov 16-NHK
MidEast|News|World

Insurers review Middle East events coverage after cancellations

Some insurers are excluding Israel, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries from their event cancellation policies after the Israel-Hamas

Insurers review Middle East events coverage after cancellations
News|World

Hezbollah's anti-ship missiles bolster its threat to US navy

Powerful Russian anti-ship missiles acquired by Hezbollah give it the means to deliver on its leader's veiled threat against U.S. warships and

Hezbollah's anti-ship missiles bolster its threat to US navy
MidEast|News|World

Fierce fighting in Gaza City; US says Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war

Street battles raged in Gaza City with Hamas fighters using tunnels to ambush Israeli forces, as the United

Fierce fighting in Gaza City; US says Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war
Americas|US|World

US says Russia funds Latin America-wide anti-Ukraine disinformation drive

The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of financing a Latin America-wide disinformation campaign that feeds media contacts with propaganda and fake news

US says Russia funds Latin America-wide anti-Ukraine disinformation drive
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US opposes Israeli occupation of post-conflict Gaza -White House

The United States would oppose a reoccupation of Gaza by Israel's military in post-conflict Gaza, the White House said on Tuesday.

US opposes Israeli occupation of post-conflict Gaza -White House
Europe|News|US|World

US must pull out of CFE arms treaty -White House

There was no way for the U.S. to stay in the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, a key post-Cold War agreement, after Russia pulled out, White house national security

US must pull out of CFE arms treaty -White House
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US Commerce Dept suspends exports of 3 companies over Russia sales

The U.S.

US Commerce Dept suspends exports of 3 companies over Russia sales
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Ukraine says troops repel Russian attacks along front line

Ukraine's military said on Tuesday its troops had repelled Russian assaults in widely separated sectors of the war and braced for a fresh

Ukraine says troops repel Russian attacks along front line
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Turkish parliament removes brands from menu over alleged Israel support

Turkey's parliament removed Coca Cola and Nestle products from its restaurants on Tuesday over their alleged support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza, according to a parliament

Turkish parliament removes brands from menu over alleged Israel support
Asia|News|World

Russia's Shoigu meets top Chinese military official for second time in 10 days

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held talks in Moscow on Wednesday with a senior Chinese military official and said they would discuss steps to deepen cooperation, Interfax

Russia's Shoigu meets top Chinese military official for second time in 10 days
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Russia's Patrushev says West stoking risk nuclear weapons will be used

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Wednesday that the "destructive" policies of the United States and its allies were increasing the risk that nuclear,

Russia's Patrushev says West stoking risk nuclear weapons will be used
Economy|News|World

Russia's Lavrov assails West over switch to green energy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West on Wednesday of provoking crises on the global oil and gas market by rushing to switch to green energy and imposing pressure

Russia's Lavrov assails West over switch to green energy
Europe|News|World

Russia formally withdraws from key post-Cold War European armed forces treaty

Russia on Tuesday formally withdrew from a landmark security treaty which limited key categories of conventional armed forces, blaming the

Russia formally withdraws from key post-Cold War European armed forces treaty
Election|MidEast|News|US|World

Trump's rivals pledge to back Israel amid swipes at third Republican debate

Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican presidential nomination talked tough about the Israel-Hamas conflict at Wednesday's debate, pledging

Trump's rivals pledge to back Israel amid swipes at third Republican debate
Europe|News|World

NATO allies condemn Russia's withdrawal from CFE treaty, will suspend its operation

NATO allies on Tuesday condemned a decision by Russia to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, which was a key post-Cold War treaty, adding that, as a

NATO allies condemn Russia's withdrawal from CFE treaty, will suspend its operation
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More than 400 US citizens, residents have left Gaza -spokesperson

The United States has helped more than 400 U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and other eligible people to leave the Gaza Strip, the State Department said on Tuesday, but

More than 400 US citizens, residents have left Gaza -spokesperson
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More Americans expected to exit Gaza today -White House

More Americans are expected to be among the foreign nationals exiting Gaza on Tuesday, the White House said.

More Americans expected to exit Gaza today -White House
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Marketmind: Some payback, but bonds hug gains on oil

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World markets are trying to calibrate last week's steep rally in stocks and bonds - tempering some of the overcaffeinated rate cut

Marketmind: Some payback, but bonds hug gains on oil
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Maritime corridor, floating hospitals for Gaza in focus at Paris conference

World powers meet in Paris on Thursday to coordinate aid and help for the wounded in the Palestinian enclave of

Maritime corridor, floating hospitals for Gaza in focus at Paris conference
Asia|News|US|World

Malaysia PM: will not recognise unilateral sanctions, in response to U.S. bill

Malaysia said on Tuesday it will not recognise unilateral sanctions, in response to a proposed U.S. law to level sanctions against foreign supporters of militant groups

Malaysia PM: will not recognise unilateral sanctions, in response to U.S. bill
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Kremlin says nuclear arms dialogue with US is necessary but not ready to be lectured

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that strategic dialogue with the United States over nuclear weapons was "definitely necessary" but that such talks could not

Kremlin says nuclear arms dialogue with US is necessary but not ready to be lectured
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Kazakh president: Forming multi-polar world painful, but reason will prevail

The formation of a base for a multi-polar world order is proceeding with extreme difficulty amid conflict in different parts of the world, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in an

Kazakh president: Forming multi-polar world painful, but reason will prevail
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Fed's Cook: 'We must remain vigilant to potential shocks'

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday called out a number of international risks, including persistent inflationary pressures abroad and a further economic slowdown in China,

Fed's Cook: 'We must remain vigilant to potential shocks'
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Exclusive-Biden expected to meet with Indonesia president as soon as Monday -source

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo as soon as Monday at the White House, a source familiar said on Tuesday.

Exclusive-Biden expected to meet with Indonesia president as soon as Monday -source
MidEast|News|World

Defence minister says Israeli forces in the 'heart of Gaza City'

Israeli soldiers are operating in the heart of Gaza City, the stronghold of the Palestinian group Hamas, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday.

Defence minister says Israeli forces in the 'heart of Gaza City'
Asia|News|World

China warns against maritime 'camp' confrontations but stops short of naming US

China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said maritime disputes should be resolved through talks and warned against "camp" confrontations, but stopped short of naming the

China warns against maritime 'camp' confrontations but stops short of naming US
News|World

Biden asked Netanyahu for pause in Gaza fighting during Monday call

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a pause in fighting in Gaza during a call on Monday.

Biden asked Netanyahu for pause in Gaza fighting during Monday call
MidEast|News|Political|World

Analysis-Israel targets Hamas tunnels in new phase of Gaza war

Israel's military is starting the next phase of its war against Hamas, targeting the Islamist group's labyrinth of tunnels and command structures in northern

Analysis-Israel targets Hamas tunnels in new phase of Gaza war
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Zelenskiy pushes US for more aid, invites Trump to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the U.S. to provide more funding to help his forces counter Russia, and invited former U.S.

Zelenskiy pushes US for more aid, invites Trump to Ukraine
Australia|News|Technology|US|World

US to send high-level delegation to Australia on AUKUS mission

The Biden administration is sending a high level delegation to Australia for a series of meetings this week to review the progress of the trilateral AUKUS defense

US to send high-level delegation to Australia on AUKUS mission
MidEast|News|US|World

US struggles to curb Israel's Gaza bombardment, despite pressure at home and abroad

As the death toll in Gaza tops 10,000, the Biden administration faces growing pressure at home and abroad to compel Israel to take steps to

US struggles to curb Israel's Gaza bombardment, despite pressure at home and abroad
MidEast|News|World

UN chief says Gaza becoming a 'graveyard for children'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the protection of civilians "must be paramount" in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian

UN chief says Gaza becoming a 'graveyard for children'
Crime|Europe|News|World

Ukraine orders investigation into Russian attack on assault brigade

Ukraine's defence minister ordered on Saturday an investigation into an alleged Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian assault brigade, after reports

Ukraine orders investigation into Russian attack on assault brigade
MidEast|News|Travel|US|World

Travelers put off holiday trips to Middle East as Israel-Hamas war rages

Travelers are canceling or postponing planned vacations to the Middle East and North Africa due to fears of the Israel-Hamas

Travelers put off holiday trips to Middle East as Israel-Hamas war rages
Europe|News|World

Slovak PM Fico: no obstacles to private weapons exports

Slovakia's new Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has pledged to halt the country's military aid for neighbouring Ukraine, said on Monday he had no intention of preventing private defence

Slovak PM Fico: no obstacles to private weapons exports
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia, Ukraine give conflicting Zaporizhzhia frontline accounts

Russia and Ukraine gave clashing accounts over the weekend about what is going on along the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, with Moscow saying it has stopped Kyiv's counter-offensive

Russia, Ukraine give conflicting Zaporizhzhia frontline accounts
Americas|News|Political|World

Peru foreign minister resigns amid criticism of president's U.S. trip- source

Peru's foreign minister, Ana Cecilia Gervasi, has resigned from office, amid criticism of President Dina Boluarte's trip last week to the United States, according to a source

Peru foreign minister resigns amid criticism of president's U.S. trip- source
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Oil falls 1% as mixed China trade data offset supply cuts

Oil prices slipped by 1% on Tuesday, erasing most of Monday's gains, as mixed economic data from the world's second largest oil consumer China and winter

Oil falls 1% as mixed China trade data offset supply cuts
Economy|News|World

Oil climbs as Saudi Arabia and Russia stick to supply cuts

Oil prices edged higher on Monday after top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to extra voluntary oil supply cuts until the end of

Oil climbs as Saudi Arabia and Russia stick to supply cuts
MidEast|News|World

Norway says exploring how to revive Israel-Palestinian diplomatic channel

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Monday Oslo was exploring ways to revive a diplomatic channel between Israel and the Palestinians to find a political solution to

Norway says exploring how to revive Israel-Palestinian diplomatic channel
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu disciplines Israeli minister who voiced openness to hypothetical nuclear option in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disciplined on Sunday a junior member of his cabinet who appeared to voice openness to the idea of Israel carrying out a nuclear

Netanyahu disciplines Israeli minister who voiced openness to hypothetical nuclear option in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Jordan says 'all options' open as Gaza conflict intensifies

Jordan said on Monday it was leaving "all options" open in its response to what it called Israel's failure to discriminate between military and civilian

Jordan says 'all options' open as Gaza conflict intensifies
MidEast|News|World

Israel open to 'little pauses' in Gaza fighting, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel would consider "tactical little pauses" in Gaza fighting to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid or

Israel open to 'little pauses' in Gaza fighting, Netanyahu says
MidEast|News|World

Iran's Raisi to attend OIC talks in Riyadh on Gaza crisis - website

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the Etemadonline news website reported on Monday, the first visit by an Iranian head of state since Tehran and

Iran's Raisi to attend OIC talks in Riyadh on Gaza crisis - website
MidEast|News|World

Iranian state media confirm meeting between Khamenei, Hamas' Haniyeh in Tehran

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has met with the leader of Tehran-backed Palestinian group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, a

Iranian state media confirm meeting between Khamenei, Hamas' Haniyeh in Tehran
MidEast|News|World

Gaza evacuations suspended after ambulance attacked - Egyptian sources

Evacuations of injured Gazans and foreign passport holders through the Rafah crossing to Egypt have been suspended since Saturday, but Egyptian, U.S. and Qatari officials said there

Gaza evacuations suspended after ambulance attacked - Egyptian sources
MidEast|News|World

Gaza border authority says Rafah crossing open only for listed Egyptians and foreigners

The border authority in Hamas-controlled Gaza on Monday said that the Rafah border crossing is open only for evacuations by Egyptians and foreigners listed since Nov. 1.

Gaza border authority says Rafah crossing open only for listed Egyptians and foreigners
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G7's political relevance at stake over Israel-Gaza response

The Group of Seven (G7) bloc of wealthy democracies risks eroding its relevance as a force to tackle major geopolitical crises

G7's political relevance at stake over Israel-Gaza response
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Exclusive-Russia's Putin to stay in power past 2024, sources say

Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power until least 2030, as the Kremlin chief feels he must

Exclusive-Russia's Putin to stay in power past 2024, sources say
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Blinken says convinced of Sweden's NATO membership progress after Ankara visit

U.S.

Blinken says convinced of Sweden's NATO membership progress after Ankara visit
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Blinken meets Turkish counterpart in Ankara as part of Middle East tour

U.S.

Blinken meets Turkish counterpart in Ankara as part of Middle East tour
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White House says US sending smaller military packages to Ukraine due to Congress inaction

The United States has begun sending smaller military aid packages to Ukraine in order to stretch out support given a stalemate in Congress over providing funding for

White House says US sending smaller military packages to Ukraine due to Congress inaction
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White House exploring idea of pauses in Israel-Hamas conflict

The White House is exploring the idea of pauses in the Israel-Hamas conflict to help civilians in Gaza and any such temporary pause will not stop Israel from defending itself,

White House exploring idea of pauses in Israel-Hamas conflict
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Western officials broach with Kyiv issue of possible peace talks with Moscow - NBC

U.S. and European officials have spoken to the Ukrainian government about what possible peace negotiations with Russia might entail to end the war, NBC quoted an unidentified senior U.S.

Western officials broach with Kyiv issue of possible peace talks with Moscow - NBC
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US to send additional weapons aid to Ukraine

The United States will provide additional arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion, U.S.

US to send additional weapons aid to Ukraine
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U.S. special envoy: no record of Hamas blocking or seizing aid

U.S.

U.S. special envoy: no record of Hamas blocking or seizing aid
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US plans $425 million Ukraine weapons aid announcement

The Biden administration plans to announce a $425 million military aid package for Ukraine on Friday including counter drone rockets and munitions, two U.S.

US plans $425 million Ukraine weapons aid announcement
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US airs concerns to China about 'dangerous and unlawful' South China Sea actions

The United States and China held "candid" talks on maritime issues, including on the contested South China Sea, and the U.S. side underscored its concerns about "dangerous and

US airs concerns to China about 'dangerous and unlawful' South China Sea actions
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U.N. votes to end US embargo on Cuba; US and Israel oppose

The U.N.

U.N. votes to end US embargo on Cuba; US and Israel oppose
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UN aid chief: 'some progress' in talks on letting fuel into Gaza

The United Nations aid chief said on Friday that there had been "some progress" in ongoing negotiations to allow fuel into the Israeli-besieged Gaza Strip for the first time since

UN aid chief: 'some progress' in talks on letting fuel into Gaza
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Ukrainian troops battle exhaustion as war drags into second winter

Istoryk, a 26-year-old soldier in eastern Ukraine, finally managed to fall asleep one morning, exhausted from the relentless battles against Russian

Ukrainian troops battle exhaustion as war drags into second winter
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Turkey's Erdogan says post-war Gaza must be part of sovereign Palestinian state

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Gaza must be part of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state once the Israel-Hamas war is over, and Ankara will not support any plans "

Turkey's Erdogan says post-war Gaza must be part of sovereign Palestinian state
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State-organised rallies in Iran mark 1979 US embassy seizure, support Gaza

State-organised rallies were held across Iran on Saturday marking the 1979 seizure of the U.S. embassy with cries of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" in support of Palestinians

State-organised rallies in Iran mark 1979 US embassy seizure, support Gaza
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South Korea's Yoon eyes trade, investment boost with Ireland

South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday said he hoped for a significant increase in trade and investment with Ireland as the two countries work to strengthen cooperation in bio

South Korea's Yoon eyes trade, investment boost with Ireland
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Russia says proposed moratorium on former INF pact missiles will end soon

Russia's top arms control negotiator warned the United States on Friday that Moscow would scrap a proposed moratorium on the deployment of short and medium range missiles if

Russia says proposed moratorium on former INF pact missiles will end soon
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Russia dismisses new U.S. sanctions: 'You will never defeat Moscow'

Russia on Friday dismissed new U.S. sanctions over the war in Ukraine, saying that the United States would never defeat Moscow, while the boss of Russia's

Russia dismisses new U.S. sanctions: 'You will never defeat Moscow'
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Royal Caribbean alters 2024 cruise itineraries to skip Israel

Royal Caribbean Group is removing Israel from its 2024 itineraries due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to an email sent to travel agents on Thursday seen

Royal Caribbean alters 2024 cruise itineraries to skip Israel
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Putin says some Western weapons for Ukraine are ending up in the Taliban's hands

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that some Western weapons supplied to

Putin says some Western weapons for Ukraine are ending up in the Taliban's hands
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Palestinians say Israeli strike hits U.N.-run school as Blinken meets Arab leaders

Palestinians reported a deadly Israeli air strike on a U.N.-run school in northern Gaza serving as a shelter on

Palestinians say Israeli strike hits U.N.-run school as Blinken meets Arab leaders
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Oil settles down, posts weekly loss as geopolitical risk premium ebbs

Oil prices settled more than 2% lower on Friday as supply concerns driven by Middle East tensions eased, while jobs data raised expectations the U.S.

Oil settles down, posts weekly loss as geopolitical risk premium ebbs
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North Korea confirms embassy closures to revamp diplomatic efficiency

North Korea confirmed on Friday it is shutting some embassies in an effort to "rearrange its diplomatic capacity efficiently", closures that South Korea says indicates the North is

North Korea confirms embassy closures to revamp diplomatic efficiency
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Jordan to tell Blinken Israel must immediately stop war on Gaza -official statement

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi will tell U.S.

Jordan to tell Blinken Israel must immediately stop war on Gaza -official statement
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Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Friday agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military

Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact
MidEast|World

Israel says it has encircled Gaza City; UN team talks of 'grave risk of genocide'

Israeli forces on Thursday encircled Gaza City - the Gaza Strip's main city - in their assault on Hamas, the military said, but the

Israel says it has encircled Gaza City; UN team talks of 'grave risk of genocide'
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Israeli diplomat sees possible foreign hospital ships for Gaza wounded

Israel has asked foreign countries to send hospital ships to help treat wounded Palestinians who are allowed to leave the

Israeli diplomat sees possible foreign hospital ships for Gaza wounded
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Iran's appointment to chair UN rights meeting draws condemnation

The United States and rights groups complained on Thursday that it was "insulting" to allow Iran's envoy to chair a U.N. human rights council meeting in Geneva, citing

Iran's appointment to chair UN rights meeting draws condemnation
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Factbox-How Ukraine's counteroffensive has struggled so far

Here is a snapshot of the main battlefield developments in Ukraine since the start of Kyiv's latest counteroffensive in early June.

Factbox-How Ukraine's counteroffensive has struggled so far
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Exclusive: Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan

A collapse in the yen is forcing Japan to scale back a historic five-year, 43.5-trillion-yen defence build-up aimed at helping to

Exclusive: Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan
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Exclusive-South Korea lining up banks to help finance $22 billion arms sale to Poland

After hitting statutory limits on import-export lending, South Korea is gathering local banks to help Poland buy $22 billion worth of weapons in Seoul's

Exclusive-South Korea lining up banks to help finance $22 billion arms sale to Poland
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Exclusive-China took part in leaders' AI meeting even though UK did not acknowledge

China said it attended a top-level ministerial meeting at the UK AI Safety Summit on Thursday, despite not being listed by Britain among the "

Exclusive-China took part in leaders' AI meeting even though UK did not acknowledge
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Elon Musk says good for UK, US and China to align on AI safety

Elon Musk said it would be good for Britain, the United States and China to be aligned on the safety aspects of artificial intelligence at an event with British Prime Minister Rishi

Elon Musk says good for UK, US and China to align on AI safety
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Biden says 74 Americans have been able to leave Gaza

The United States has been able to get 74 Americans with dual citizenship out of the Gaza Strip, President Joe Biden said at the White House on Thursday, one

Biden says 74 Americans have been able to leave Gaza
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Worldcoin aims to set up global ID network akin to India's Aadhaar

Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project set up by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, aims to establish a global ID network akin to India's Aadhaar

Worldcoin aims to set up global ID network akin to India's Aadhaar
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Walmart pledges $1 million aid for Israel victims

Walmart Foundation, the philanthropy arm of the U.S. retailer, has pledged $1 million to an Israeli disaster relief and emergency medical service organization.

Walmart pledges $1 million aid for Israel victims
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U.S. remains focused on Indo-Pacific despite other global challenges -officials

The United States remains focused on the Indo-Pacific despite other global challenges, top U.S. diplomats said on Thursday as Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to go to

U.S. remains focused on Indo-Pacific despite other global challenges -officials
Asia|Business|Economy|News|US|World

U.S. farm leaders, visiting China, talk up agriculture trade

Dozens of U.S. agriculture industry representatives gathered in Beijing on Thursday to meet Chinese counterparts amid growing U.S. efforts to bolster farm trade

U.S. farm leaders, visiting China, talk up agriculture trade
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US believes Hamas cannot govern Gaza in future -White House

The United States does not believe the pro-Iranian Palestinian militant group Hamas can be involved in the future governance of the Gaza Strip when

US believes Hamas cannot govern Gaza in future -White House
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Russia says Ukrainian drones launched an attack near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Russia on Thursday said Ukraine was risking a nuclear disaster after nine Ukrainian drones were shot down by Russian forces near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear station, Europe's largest

Russia says Ukrainian drones launched an attack near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Europe|News|World

Russia says Moldova's president is a 'disgrace'

Russia said on Thursday that Moldova's pro-European president, Maia Sandu, was a disgrace and accused the Moldovan government of trying to distract from its own failings ahead of

Russia says Moldova's president is a 'disgrace'
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Putin revokes Russian ratification of global nuclear test ban treaty

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a law withdrawing Russia's ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests, a step condemned by the

Putin revokes Russian ratification of global nuclear test ban treaty
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Marketmind: Markets fly on Fed and funding, Apple awaits

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World markets lapped up a combination of steady U.S. interest rates, rejigged Treasury borrowing and lower oil prices - with an eye

Marketmind: Markets fly on Fed and funding, Apple awaits
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Living conditions in Gaza turning grim under Israeli siege

Palestinians in Gaza sheltering from an intensifying Israeli bombardment that has killed thousands of people are running out of clean water and face growing

Living conditions in Gaza turning grim under Israeli siege
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin says it expects more sanctions, but they will hurt the West too

The Kremlin said on Thursday that it expected the West to impose ever tougher sanctions on it over the war in Ukraine, but that there was a growing sense that such penalties hurt

Kremlin says it expects more sanctions, but they will hurt the West too
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Israeli settler attacks fuel the fire as Gaza war rages

Mourning his father and brother, Mohammed Wadi says armed Israeli settlers from outposts overlooking his olive-growing West Bank village no longer aim low

Israeli settler attacks fuel the fire as Gaza war rages
Americas|World

Honduran lawmakers elect interim prosecutor, opposition cries foul

Ruling party lawmakers in Honduras elected an interim attorney general on Wednesday, but opposition legislators accused the allies of leftist President

Honduran lawmakers elect interim prosecutor, opposition cries foul
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Hezbollah leader set to weigh in on Middle East war

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will on Friday make his first public comments since the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel went to war, a speech which will be closely

Hezbollah leader set to weigh in on Middle East war
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Hezbollah, Israel exchange fire as violence spikes at Lebanese border

Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Thursday it mounted multiple strikes on Israeli army positions including its first using explosive drones, and Israel launched air strikes on southern

Hezbollah, Israel exchange fire as violence spikes at Lebanese border
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Hamas says 195 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza's Jabalia

At least 195 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Hamas-run government media office said.

Hamas says 195 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza's Jabalia
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China says official to lead a delegation in China-US nuclear talks

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday a leading official from its department of arms control affairs will lead a delegation in China-U.S. nuclear talks.

China says official to lead a delegation in China-US nuclear talks
Europe|News|US|World

Bosnian Serb government revives websites shut down over U.S. sanctions

The official websites of Bosnia’s separatist Serb Republic (RS) government have been reactivated after being shut down as part of U.S. sanctions imposed against its top officials,

Bosnian Serb government revives websites shut down over U.S. sanctions
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Africa-US trade programme needs at least 10-year extension, AU says

Africa wants the U.S.

Africa-US trade programme needs at least 10-year extension, AU says
Economy|News|Uncategorized|US|World

US Treasury increases size of most of its debt auctions

The U.S.

US Treasury increases size of most of its debt auctions
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US says made progress on work to secure passage for Americans out of Gaza

The United States has made "real progress" in the last few hours in negotiations to secure a safe passage for Americans and other foreigners who

US says made progress on work to secure passage for Americans out of Gaza
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says oil refinery hit, power lines damaged in Russian drone attack

A Russian drone attack set ablaze the Kremenchuk oil refinery in central Ukraine and knocked out power supply in three villages, while falling debris from downed drones damaged

Ukraine says oil refinery hit, power lines damaged in Russian drone attack
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Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee will discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership bid as part of its regular agenda as the issue was not so

Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair
Europe|News|World

Northern Ireland has a window to resume power-sharing government -US

A deal to restore political power sharing in Northern Ireland is possible in the coming weeks, thanks in part to the prospect of significant investment in the region,

Northern Ireland has a window to resume power-sharing government -US
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Microsoft exec says Israel's tech sector could suffer from war with Hamas

A senior Microsoft Israel official expressed concern for the future of Israel's high tech sector due to the country's war with Islamist group Hamas, warning multinational

Microsoft exec says Israel's tech sector could suffer from war with Hamas
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Iran warns of 'harsh consequences' if Gaza attacks continue

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian warned on Wednesday of "harsh consequences" if attacks continue on the Gaza Strip, the latest in a series of warnings from the country

Iran warns of 'harsh consequences' if Gaza attacks continue
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Hong Kong finance chief to attend APEC meet, side-stepping dispute

Hong Kong's financial secretary Paul Chan will attend an APEC meeting on Nov. 15-17 in San Francisco, it said on Tuesday, standing in for Chief Executive John Lee and smoothing

Hong Kong finance chief to attend APEC meet, side-stepping dispute
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Hamas attack will inspire greatest US terror threat since ISIS - FBI director

The attack by Hamas on Israel will inspire the most significant terror threat to the U.S. since the rise of ISIS nearly a decade ago, FBI Director Christopher Wray

Hamas attack will inspire greatest US terror threat since ISIS - FBI director
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Factbox-How the surge in antisemitism is affecting countries around the world

Authorities and civil society groups in many countries have reported a surge in antisemitism since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel and subsequent bombardment of the Gaza

Factbox-How the surge in antisemitism is affecting countries around the world
Asia|Economy|World

Explainer-What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco

Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will meet in San Francisco next week for the 30th APEC summit, the first hosted by the

Explainer-What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Exclusive-Norwegian Cruise Lines unit alters 2024 itineraries to skip Israel - email

A unit of cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is making changes to its 2024 itineraries, canceling stops in Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to

Exclusive-Norwegian Cruise Lines unit alters 2024 itineraries to skip Israel - email
Americas|News|US|World

Exclusive-Biden unlikely to attend Dubai COP climate meeting, sources say

U.S.

Exclusive-Biden unlikely to attend Dubai COP climate meeting, sources say
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Dozens more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza -US

The White House on Tuesday said 66 trucks of humanitarian assistance entered Gaza in the last 24 hours and that dozens more are expected to be cleared for deliveries.

Dozens more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza -US
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Blinken says US, others exploring options for future of Gaza after Hamas

The United States and other countries are looking at "a variety of possible permutations" for the future of the Gaza Strip if Hamas militants

Blinken says US, others exploring options for future of Gaza after Hamas
Science|Technology|World

Biggest Chinese Antarctic fleet sets off to build research station

Two Chinese icebreaker research vessels and a cargo ship set sail on Wednesday for the Antarctic with more than 460 personnel on board to help complete construction of China's

Biggest Chinese Antarctic fleet sets off to build research station
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Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state

President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated one of his top national security aides, Kurt Campbell, as deputy secretary of state, a move that will put a veteran Asia hand in the

Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state
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At least 320 foreign passport holders cross from Gaza to Egypt

At least 320 foreign passport holders crossed on Wednesday to Egypt from Gaza in a first batch of evacuations from the besieged enclave, three Egyptian security sources and a

At least 320 foreign passport holders cross from Gaza to Egypt
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White House concerned about antisemitic threats at Cornell

The White House on Monday expressed concern at reports of antisemitic threats at Cornell University in response to the Israel-Hamas crisis in Gaza.

White House concerned about antisemitic threats at Cornell
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US VP Harris to discuss Israel, Ukraine with UK's Sunak on London visit

U.S.

US VP Harris to discuss Israel, Ukraine with UK's Sunak on London visit
Asia|News|US|World

US, South Korean warplanes kick off joint air drills

The United States and South Korea began major air exercises on Monday, involving 130 warplanes from both countries to simulate 24-hour wartime operations.

US, South Korean warplanes kick off joint air drills
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US asking Israel 'hard questions' on Gaza military assault -White House

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday would not acknowledge differences between the U.S. and Israel over the military assault on Gaza, but emphasized

US asking Israel 'hard questions' on Gaza military assault -White House
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Ukrainian minister confident US House will vote for support

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday he was confident the U.S.

Ukrainian minister confident US House will vote for support
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Sullivan told Saudi defense minister US will support defense of its partners- White House

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday met with Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud and confirmed President Joe Biden’s commitment to support

Sullivan told Saudi defense minister US will support defense of its partners- White House
Business|Technology|World

Raytheon, Kongsberg to further develop NASAMS missile system, Norway says

The Norwegian defence ministry on Tuesday said it had agreed a new collaboration with U.S. based RTX unit Raytheon and Norway's Kongsberg Gruppen on further development of the

Raytheon, Kongsberg to further develop NASAMS missile system, Norway says
MidEast|News|World

Putin blames West for Gaza crisis, says US needs global chaos

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sought to blame the West for the crisis in the Middle East, where Israel is bombing the Gaza Strip to try to eradicate Hamas militants who

Putin blames West for Gaza crisis, says US needs global chaos
Americas|News|US|World

Peru president to discuss drug trafficking with Biden

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte said on Monday that she would discuss a plan to tackle drug trafficking in an upcoming meeting with her U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, as she travels to

Peru president to discuss drug trafficking with Biden
Asia|News|World

Pakistan urged to identify, protect thousands of at-risk Afghan deportees -sources

Western embassies and the United Nations are urging Pakistan to incorporate into its plan to deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants a way to identify and protect

Pakistan urged to identify, protect thousands of at-risk Afghan deportees -sources
Africa|Asia|News|World

North Korea's closure of Africa embassies a sign of economic hardships - South's ministry

North Korea's recent closing of its diplomatic missions in Angola and Uganda was a sign that the reclusive country is struggling to make money overseas because of

North Korea's closure of Africa embassies a sign of economic hardships - South's ministry
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Netanyahu says Israel will not pause war against Hamas

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel would not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and would press ahead with its

Netanyahu says Israel will not pause war against Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Israel urges Russia to protect Israelis, Jews amid Dagestan unrest

Israel urged Russian authorities on Sunday to protect Israelis and Jews in their jurisdictions following media reports of potential reprisals by pro-Palestinian protesters in

Israel urges Russia to protect Israelis, Jews amid Dagestan unrest
MidEast|News|World

Israel summons Russian ambassador to protest at Moscow's hosting of Hamas

Israel summoned the Russian ambassador on Sunday to lodge a protest at Moscow's hosting last week of a delegation from Hamas, the Palestinian militant group whose Oct. 7 attack

Israel summons Russian ambassador to protest at Moscow's hosting of Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Factbox-Lebanon's Hezbollah: What weapons does it have?

Israeli forces and Lebanon's Hezbollah have engaged in increasingly heavy exchanges of cross-border fire since early October, in the biggest escalation on the frontier since the Iran-

Factbox-Lebanon's Hezbollah: What weapons does it have?
Crime|World

Factbox-Facts about Russia's republic of Dagestan

Twenty people were injured when hundreds of anti-Israeli protesters stormed on Sunday an airport in Russia's Dagestan region before security forces closed the airport and removed the

Factbox-Facts about Russia's republic of Dagestan
US|World

Explainer-What is US daylight saving time and why was it created?

As countries including the United States, Canada and Cuba prepare to set clocks back an hour on Nov. 5 as daylight saving time ends, debate is once again emerging in the U.S.

Explainer-What is US daylight saving time and why was it created?
MidEast|News|World

Explainer-What is Hezbollah, the group backing Hamas against Israel?

Lebanon's Hezbollah has been exchanging fire with Israeli forces across the border since its Palestinian ally Hamas in Gaza and Israel went to war on Oct. 7.

Explainer-What is Hezbollah, the group backing Hamas against Israel?
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Explainer-Britain's AI summit: what can it achieve?

Britain will host the world's first global artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit this week to examine the risks of the fast-growing technology and kickstart

Explainer-Britain's AI summit: what can it achieve?
MidEast|News|World

Exclusive-Lebanon's Hezbollah works to curb hefty losses in Israel clashes, sources say

With dozens of Hezbollah fighters killed in three weeks of border clashes with Israel, the Lebanese group is working to stem its losses as it prepares

Exclusive-Lebanon's Hezbollah works to curb hefty losses in Israel clashes, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Exclusive: China snaps up Australian, French wheat as crop damage spurs buying spree

China is set to import record volumes of wheat this year, trading sources say, with rain damage to its crop and worries over dry

Exclusive: China snaps up Australian, French wheat as crop damage spurs buying spree
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Elon Musk expected to attend global AI summit in UK - source

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is expected to attend a global summit on artificial intelligence in Britain this week, according to a government official.

Elon Musk expected to attend global AI summit in UK - source
Europe|News|US|World

Dutch F-16s for Ukraine to arrive in Romania within two weeks-Rutte

The first U.S.-made F-16 combat aircraft the Netherlands is donating Ukraine will arrive in Romania's training centre within two weeks, outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said

Dutch F-16s for Ukraine to arrive in Romania within two weeks-Rutte
MidEast|News|US|World

Drones target Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, no casualties, damage - sources

Two armed drones targeted Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airbase, which hosts U.S forces and other international forces in western Iraq, a security source and a government source told

Drones target Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, no casualties, damage - sources
Economy|News|US|World

China, US should have 'objective' understanding of strategic intention - Chinese foreign ministry

China and the United States should have an objective understanding of each other's strategic intention and take the correct view of competitive factors in future exchanges, China's

China, US should have 'objective' understanding of strategic intention - Chinese foreign ministry
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China to develop Xinjiang free trade zone despite Western sanctions

China on Tuesday set out plans to develop a free trade zone in its northwestern Xinjiang region, rooting it in President Xi Jinping's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative

China to develop Xinjiang free trade zone despite Western sanctions
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Biden presses Netanyahu on protecting civilians, increasing aid for Gaza

U.S.

Biden presses Netanyahu on protecting civilians, increasing aid for Gaza
Africa|Economy|News|World

Africa unlikely to follow East Asia's manufacturing growth path -study

African countries are less likely to follow East Asia's development model of expanding manufacturing to pull people out of poverty, according to a study that shows a declining

Africa unlikely to follow East Asia's manufacturing growth path -study
Africa|News|World

US State Department says Sudan ceasefire talks reconvene

The United States, Saudi Arabia and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, together with the African Union, have relaunched humanitarian and ceasefire talks between the

US State Department says Sudan ceasefire talks reconvene
MidEast|News|World

UN overwhelmingly calls for aid truce between Israel and Hamas

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas

UN overwhelmingly calls for aid truce between Israel and Hamas
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UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire

U.N.

UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire
Business|News|US|World

Ukraine war orders starting to boost revenues for big US defense contractors

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 is starting to boost defense contractors' revenues, as customers such as the U.S. government restock supplies shipped to

Ukraine war orders starting to boost revenues for big US defense contractors
MidEast|News|World

Terrified Gaza residents try to reconnect as communications return

Palestinians traumatized by Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip in a bid to destroy militant group Hamas were struggling to make contact with family and friends on Sunday.

Terrified Gaza residents try to reconnect as communications return
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

South Korea, US troops hold drills with drones, laser sensors

South Korean and U.S. troops held joint future combat drills involving drones, an unmanned vehicle and wearable laser sensors this week

South Korea, US troops hold drills with drones, laser sensors
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Saudi defense minister expected to visit White House on Monday -Axios

Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is expected to visit Washington on Monday for meetings with senior Biden administration officials, Axios reported on

Saudi defense minister expected to visit White House on Monday -Axios
MidEast|News|World

Qatar-led negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue - source

Qatar-mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at de-escalating fighting in Gaza continued on Saturday, a source briefed on the negotiations said, even as Israel intensified

Qatar-led negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue - source
MidEast|News|World

Protesters shut New York's Grand Central, seeking Gaza ceasefire

Hundreds of protesters demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas forced officials on Friday to close Grand Central Terminal, one of New York City's major transit hubs, the

Protesters shut New York's Grand Central, seeking Gaza ceasefire
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea says US and allies' criticism of its ties with Russia 'distorted'

North Korea said on Saturday it was the "steadfast will" of Pyongyang to expand ties with Russia, criticising a recent condemnation by the United States and its allies on Pyongyang's

North Korea says US and allies' criticism of its ties with Russia 'distorted'
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Musk says Starlink to provide connectivity in Gaza through aid organizations

Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX's Starlink will support communication links in Gaza with "internationally recognized aid organizations".

Musk says Starlink to provide connectivity in Gaza through aid organizations
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Israel to allow more Gaza aid, civilians should move south, official says

Israel would allow a dramatic increase in aid to Gaza in the coming days, an official said on Sunday, calling on Palestinian civilians to head to what he described as a "

Israel to allow more Gaza aid, civilians should move south, official says
MidEast|News|World

Israel rebuffs allies’ calls to ‘pause’ Gaza assault in first open disagreement

Israel is rejecting calls for respite in Gaza as its closest allies in the West have coalesced around the idea of "humanitarian pauses",

Israel rebuffs allies’ calls to ‘pause’ Gaza assault in first open disagreement
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Inflation to dog world economy next year, postponing rate cuts

High inflation will dog the world economy next year, with three-quarters of over 200 economists polled by Reuters saying the main risk is that it turns out higher

Inflation to dog world economy next year, postponing rate cuts
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Hepatitis outbreak closes schools, sends scores to hospital in Ukraine's Vinnytsia

Schools will move to an online regime starting Monday in Ukraine's central city of Vinnytsia after a Hepatitis A outbreak sent scores of children and adults to the hospital, the country's

Hepatitis outbreak closes schools, sends scores to hospital in Ukraine's Vinnytsia
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Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations

Hamas said on Saturday its militants in Gaza were ready to confront Israeli attacks with "full force" after Israel's military widened its air and ground attacks

Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations
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German plans to replace Patriot system given to Ukraine delayed

Germany's purchase of Patriot air defence missile systems to replace those given to Ukraine is taking longer than initially planned, the German defence ministry said in response to

German plans to replace Patriot system given to Ukraine delayed
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Despite Biden's doubts, humanitarian agencies consider Gaza toll reliable

U.S.

Despite Biden's doubts, humanitarian agencies consider Gaza toll reliable
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Chinese party delegation visits Solomon Islands - Chinese state media

A Chinese communist party delegation has visited the Solomon Islands, calling the "flourishing" cooperation between China and the Pacific nation a show of how diplomatic ties were

Chinese party delegation visits Solomon Islands - Chinese state media
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China's foreign minister says road to San Francisco summit will not be smooth

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the "road to the San Francisco summit will not be a smooth one", the foreign ministry said on Sunday, in an apparent reference to an expected

China's foreign minister says road to San Francisco summit will not be smooth
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Belarus' Lukashenko says Ukraine-Russia war at stalemate, urges talks

Russia and Ukraine are locked in a stalemate on the frontlines of their war and the two sides need to sit down and negotiate an end to the conflict, Alexander Lukashenko, the authoritarian

Belarus' Lukashenko says Ukraine-Russia war at stalemate, urges talks
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As Gaza war rages, Pope Francis leads day of prayer for world peace

Pope Francis presided on Friday at a special prayer service for peace in the Middle East and other areas of conflict.

As Gaza war rages, Pope Francis leads day of prayer for world peace
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US carries out strikes against Iranian targets in Syria- Pentagon

The U.S. military on Thursday carried out strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and groups it backs, the Pentagon said

US carries out strikes against Iranian targets in Syria- Pentagon
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US antisemitic, Islamophobic incidents surge with war, advocates say

Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents including violent assaults and online harassment have spiked in the U.S. since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted on Oct.

US antisemitic, Islamophobic incidents surge with war, advocates say
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U.S. ambassador says Ukraine pilots training on F16s

The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine said on Thursday that Ukrainian pilots were undergoing training in the United States on F-16 fighter aircraft, a key element on Kyiv's wish list to secure

U.S. ambassador says Ukraine pilots training on F16s
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Turkey's Erdogan tells Pope: Silence of international community over Gaza 'embarrassing'

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan told Pope Francis in a phone call on Thursday that Israel's attacks on Gaza amounted to a massacre, and that the silence of international community

Turkey's Erdogan tells Pope: Silence of international community over Gaza 'embarrassing'
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S.Korea, Japan, US condemn North Korea's supply of arms to Russia

South Korea, Japan and the United States strongly condemned the supply of arms and military equipment by North Korea to Russia and said they had confirmed "several" deliveries of

S.Korea, Japan, US condemn North Korea's supply of arms to Russia
Asia|News|World

Russia says it will build close ties with North Korea 'in all areas'

Russia said on Thursday that it planned to build close ties with North Korea in all areas, a day after South Korea, Japan and the United States condemned what they said were weapons

Russia says it will build close ties with North Korea 'in all areas'
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Pro-Israel resolution is first act from new US House leader

Speaker Mike Johnson called up a resolution supporting Israel in his first action as leader of the U.S.

Pro-Israel resolution is first act from new US House leader
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North Korea says Israel bombed Gaza hospital, calls US 'accomplice'

North Korea's foreign ministry accused Israel of bombing a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Oct 17., saying it had openly committed a war crime "under the undisguised patronage of the

North Korea says Israel bombed Gaza hospital, calls US 'accomplice'
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Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a long-anticipated visit to Washington on Thursday, as the U.S. and China seek

Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit
Americas|World

Machado formally wins Venezuela primary, government warns against foreign interference

Former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado was formally declared the victor of the Venezuelan opposition's weekend presidential primary on Thursday, as a government official warned

Machado formally wins Venezuela primary, government warns against foreign interference
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Kremlin: push for U.N. Israel-Hamas resolution must continue after setbacks

The Kremlin said on Thursday that efforts to agree on what it called a balanced U.N. resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict should continue, but said it was wrong for any such

Kremlin: push for U.N. Israel-Hamas resolution must continue after setbacks
Asia|News|World

Kiribati atoll 2,000 km from Hawaii gets U.S. wharf as China eyes airport

A Pacific atoll 2,000 miles west of Hawaii appears set for a construction boom, with the United States and Australia on Thursday pledging a wharf for remote Kanton

Kiribati atoll 2,000 km from Hawaii gets U.S. wharf as China eyes airport
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Israel says years needed to rehabilitate south after Gaza attack

Israeli efforts to rehabilitate southern communities ravaged by the Oct.

Israel says years needed to rehabilitate south after Gaza attack
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Israeli poll finds 49% support for holding off on Gaza invasion

Almost half of Israelis want to hold off on any invasion of Gaza, according to a poll published on Friday, in what may indicate a dip in support for the planned next stage of the

Israeli poll finds 49% support for holding off on Gaza invasion
Asia|Technology|World

Factbox-Partner nations on China's lunar research station programme

Belarus this week joined China's International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) programme, the third country to sign up this month for a plan to eventually set up a permanently

Factbox-Partner nations on China's lunar research station programme
US|World

Exclusive-Biden set to speak with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Friday, sources say

President Joe Biden is expected to speak with Wang Yi when China's top diplomat visits the White House this week, according to two U.S. officials familiar

Exclusive-Biden set to speak with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Friday, sources say
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EU summit calls for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' in Gaza

European Union leaders agreed at a summit on Thursday to call for the establishment of "humanitarian corridors and pauses" to get urgently needed aid into Gaza.

EU summit calls for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' in Gaza
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China says US has no right to get involved in problems between it and Philippines

The United States does not have the right to get involved in problems between China and the Philippines, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday at a regular press briefing.

China says US has no right to get involved in problems between it and Philippines
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China says graphite export curbs not targeted at specific sector

China's commerce ministry said on Thursday that recently announced restrictions on graphite exports are not targeted at any specific sector.

China says graphite export curbs not targeted at specific sector
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Biden sent message to Iran's Khamenei against targeting US troops -White House

President Joe Biden delivered a direct message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against targeting U.S. personnel in the region, the White House said on Thursday

Biden sent message to Iran's Khamenei against targeting US troops -White House
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Biden denounces "senseless and tragic mass shooting," urges gun laws

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Biden denounces "senseless and tragic mass shooting," urges gun laws
Australia|News|US|World

Australian PM tells US House speaker he hopes AUKUS legislation passes this year

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met the new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday and said he hoped the U.S.

Australian PM tells US House speaker he hopes AUKUS legislation passes this year
MidEast|News|Political|World

At UN, Iran warns US will 'not be spared' if war in Gaza continues

Iran's Foreign Minster Hossein Amirabdollahian warned at the United Nations on Thursday that if Israel's retaliation against Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip

At UN, Iran warns US will 'not be spared' if war in Gaza continues
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Armenia's PM Pashinyan: we hope for peace with Azerbaijan soon

Armenia hopes to conclude a peace agreement with Azerbaijan in the coming months and establish diplomatic relations with it, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on

Armenia's PM Pashinyan: we hope for peace with Azerbaijan soon
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Analysis-World's ghost fleet in focus over US Russian price cap crackdown

U.S. penalties on shippers transporting Russian oil in breach of the G7's price cap could push more Russian cargoes onto vessels referred to as

Analysis-World's ghost fleet in focus over US Russian price cap crackdown
MidEast|News|US|World

900 US troops heading to Middle East to bolster defenses as attacks surge

About 900 more U.S. troops have arrived in the Middle East or are heading there to bolster air defenses for U.S. personnel amid a surge in attacks

900 US troops heading to Middle East to bolster defenses as attacks surge
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UN Palestinian refugee agency: 600,000 internally displaced people in Gaza are sheltering in 150 UNRWA facilities

Nearly 600,000 internally displaced people are sheltering in 150 facilities of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) in Gaza, while at least 40 UNRWA installations

UN Palestinian refugee agency: 600,000 internally displaced people in Gaza are sheltering in 150 UNRWA facilities
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN chief says false to accuse him of 'justifying' Hamas attacks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected accusations that he had justified Hamas attacks on Israel in his statement to the Security Council on

UN chief says false to accuse him of 'justifying' Hamas attacks
MidEast|News|World

UN chief pleads for Gazans' safety, cites humanitarian law violations

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on Tuesday for civilians to be protected in the war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas

UN chief pleads for Gazans' safety, cites humanitarian law violations
Europe|World

Turkish parliament set to discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership

Turkey's parliamentary speaker sent a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership bid to parliament's foreign affairs commission on Wednesday, the assembly's website showed, in another

Turkish parliament set to discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership
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Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organisation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, in his strongest comments yet on the Gaza conflict, said on Wednesday the Palestinian militant group Hamas

Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organisation
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Russia unconcerned by China increasing nuclear arsenal capabilities, says Kremlin

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was not concerned by China increasing the capabilities of its nuclear arsenal, stressing Moscow's "advanced strategic partnership" with Beijing and

Russia unconcerned by China increasing nuclear arsenal capabilities, says Kremlin
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Russia's Shoigu inspects forces in visit to eastern Ukraine

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected command posts of Russian troops in Ukraine's Donetsk region, his ministry said on Wednesday, during a working visit close to the war's

Russia's Shoigu inspects forces in visit to eastern Ukraine
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Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza

Russia and China vetoed on Wednesday a U.S.-drafted U.N. Security Council resolution on the war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Jordan's King Abdullah to Macron: Urge Israel to end Gaza war

Jordan's King Abdullah told French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday that ending Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza is an urgent necessity and warned there could

Jordan's King Abdullah to Macron: Urge Israel to end Gaza war
MidEast|News|World

Israel agrees to U.S. request to delay Gaza invasion- WSJ

Israel has agreed to delay the invasion of Gaza for now, so the U.S. can rush missile defences to the region, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. and Israeli

Israel agrees to U.S. request to delay Gaza invasion- WSJ
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Former Venezuelan lawmaker Machado defends opposition primary against govt criticism

Former Venezuelan lawmaker Maria Corina Machado, who has declared victory in a primary to choose the opposition's 2024 presidential candidate,

Former Venezuelan lawmaker Machado defends opposition primary against govt criticism
MidEast|World

Exclusive-U.S. military steps up Middle East surveillance as threats to troops grow

The U.S. military is taking new steps to protect its troops in the Middle East as concerns mount about attacks by Iran-backed groups, and it is leaving open the

Exclusive-U.S. military steps up Middle East surveillance as threats to troops grow
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Emerging markets need $1.5 trillion to make buildings greener - World Bank's IFC

Emerging markets will need $1.5 trillion in investment before 2035 to make new and existing buildings environmentally friendly and avoid a jump in

Emerging markets need $1.5 trillion to make buildings greener - World Bank's IFC
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China willing to cooperate with US, manage differences - Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to promote cooperation with the United States as both sides manage their differences and work together to

China willing to cooperate with US, manage differences - Xi
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China's defence ministry blasts Pentagon's annual report

China's defence ministry on Wednesday denounced the U.S.

China's defence ministry blasts Pentagon's annual report
Environment|News|World

California governor Newsom meets China's President Xi

California governor Gavin Newsom met Chinese president Xi Jinping on Wednesday to discuss climate change and other issues, Newsom told reporters.

California governor Newsom meets China's President Xi
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Blinken says will work with China's Wang Yi to prevent Middle East conflict from spreading

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Blinken says will work with China's Wang Yi to prevent Middle East conflict from spreading
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Biden, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war diplomacy, White House says

U.S.

Biden, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war diplomacy, White House says
Environment|Science|World

Ancient landscape formed by rivers revealed deep under Antarctic ice

Antarctica has not always been a desolate land of ice and snow. Earth's southernmost continent once was home to rivers and forests teeming with life.

Ancient landscape formed by rivers revealed deep under Antarctic ice
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Amid Foxconn probe, China tells Taiwan firms to play positive role in ties

Taiwanese companies should assume their social responsibilities and play a "positive role" in promoting the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait, China's

Amid Foxconn probe, China tells Taiwan firms to play positive role in ties
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White House wants safe passage out of Gaza, especially for US citizens

The Biden administration wants to ensure safe passage for people out of Gaza, especially for U.S. citizens, White House national security spokesman John Kirby

White House wants safe passage out of Gaza, especially for US citizens
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White House says Iran 'actively facilitating' some attacks on US military bases

The White House on Monday said Iran was in some cases "actively facilitating" rocket

White House says Iran 'actively facilitating' some attacks on US military bases
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall Street leaders appear at Saudi conference amid conflict

Wall Street's top financiers showed up in force at an annual financial conference in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday despite broad concerns over travel in the

Wall Street leaders appear at Saudi conference amid conflict
Americas|Economy|News|World

Venezuelan creditors say gov't-opposition deal helpful for debt restructuring

The Venezuela

Venezuelan creditors say gov't-opposition deal helpful for debt restructuring
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US State Department approves potential missiles sales to UK, Finland, Lithuania - Pentagon

The U.S. State Department approved three potential arms sales to the United Kingdom, Finland and Lithuania, the Pentagon said on Monday.

US State Department approves potential missiles sales to UK, Finland, Lithuania - Pentagon
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US officially concludes Gabon underwent a coup, State Department says

The United States has concluded that a military coup has taken place in Gabon, the U.S.

US officially concludes Gabon underwent a coup, State Department says
Asia|News|US|World

US defense department to send delegation to Xiangshan forum - China Daily

The U.S. defense department will send a delegation to attend China's regional security dialogue, the Xiangshan forum, state media China Daily reported on Tuesday.

US defense department to send delegation to Xiangshan forum - China Daily
MidEast|News|US|World

US advises Israel hold off on Gaza invasion, keeps Hamas mediator Qatar in loop -sources

The United States has advised Israel to hold off on a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip and is keeping Qatar

US advises Israel hold off on Gaza invasion, keeps Hamas mediator Qatar in loop -sources
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan submits Sweden's NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday submitted a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership bid to parliament for ratification, his

Turkey's Erdogan submits Sweden's NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency
News|World

Russia, Iran strengthen ties in 'trusting' atmosphere -Russian foreign ministry

Russia and Iran are firming up bilateral relations in a 'trusting' atmosphere, Russia's foreign ministry said early on Tuesday after its chief, Sergei Lavrov, was received by Iranian

Russia, Iran strengthen ties in 'trusting' atmosphere -Russian foreign ministry
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Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars - Vatican

Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and other wars in a telephone conversation on Sunday, the Vatican said.

Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars - Vatican
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil traders race to negotiate deals after US eases Venezuela sanctions

Global energy traders are emerging as early buyers of Venezuela's stocks of crude and fuel oil following last week's

Oil traders race to negotiate deals after US eases Venezuela sanctions
MidEast|News|World

Obama warns some of Israel's actions in Gaza may backfire

Some of Israel's actions in its war against Hamas, like cutting off food and water for Gaza, could "harden Palestinian attitudes for generations" and weaken

Obama warns some of Israel's actions in Gaza may backfire
MidEast|US|World

No direct Iran order for proxies to attack US troops, Pentagon says

The United States has not seen a direct order from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to attack U.S. troops in the region, the Pentagon

No direct Iran order for proxies to attack US troops, Pentagon says
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu says French, Dutch leaders to visit Israel this week

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will visit Israel this week.

Netanyahu says French, Dutch leaders to visit Israel this week
Americas|World

'Move from words to actions,' Haiti transition chief tells UN

The head of Haiti's democratic transition council on Monday urged action on a plan to deploy foreign troops to the Caribbean island nation to help police restore security amid a worsening

'Move from words to actions,' Haiti transition chief tells UN
Americas|News|US|World

Mexican president to urge Biden to prioritize talks with Cuba

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday he would press his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden to open dialogue with Cuba after hosting talks at the weekend aimed

Mexican president to urge Biden to prioritize talks with Cuba
Americas|Election|World

Machado holds huge lead in Venezuela presidential primary vote

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado held an overwhelming lead in the vote count on Monday evening for the South American country's opposition presidential primary

Machado holds huge lead in Venezuela presidential primary vote
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Kremlin says U.S. can't build 'new world order' that Biden spoke of

The Kremlin said on Monday that it agreed with U.S.

Kremlin says U.S. can't build 'new world order' that Biden spoke of
Economy|News|World

Kremlin says Russia ready to endure more Western sanctions

Russia's economy has adapted well to years of Western sanctions and so it does not fear the prospect of more such measures, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Kremlin says Russia ready to endure more Western sanctions
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin, asked about damaged Baltic pipeline, says threats to Russia 'unacceptable'

The Kremlin said on Monday that any threats made against Russia were "unacceptable" after Latvia's president said NATO should shut the Baltic Sea to shipping if Moscow were found

Kremlin, asked about damaged Baltic pipeline, says threats to Russia 'unacceptable'
MidEast|News|World

Israel will not hold off on ground offensive over hostages-minister tells Bild

Israel will not hold off on a possible ground invasion of Gaza over the issue of captives being held there, Israel's energy minister told German tabloid newspaper Bild.

Israel will not hold off on ground offensive over hostages-minister tells Bild
MidEast|World

Israel mounts limited Gaza ground raids, puts hostage number at 222

Israel's military said on Monday that ground forces mounted limited raids into the Gaza Strip overnight to fight Palestinian gunmen and that air strikes were being focussed on

Israel mounts limited Gaza ground raids, puts hostage number at 222
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military spokesperson says army is ready, awaiting political instruction

Israel's Military Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Tuesday that the military was "ready and determined" for the next stage in the war and was awaiting political instruction.

Israeli military spokesperson says army is ready, awaiting political instruction
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military says mistakenly hit Egyptian position near Gaza border

Israeli military said on Sunday that one of its tanks accidentally hit an Egyptian position near the border with the Gaza Strip.

Israeli military says mistakenly hit Egyptian position near Gaza border
MidEast|News|World

Iraq orders pursuit of perpetrators of attacks on military bases

Iraq's prime minister has ordered security forces to pursue the perpetrators of attacks on military bases hosting international coalition advisers, a government

Iraq orders pursuit of perpetrators of attacks on military bases
News|World

Hamas says its fighters engaged Israeli force infiltrating Gaza

Hamas fighters engaged with an Israeli force that infiltrated the Gaza Strip and returned to their base after destroying some Israeli military equipment, the Palestinian group's armed

Hamas says its fighters engaged Israeli force infiltrating Gaza
Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Global billionaire tax could yield $250 billion - study

Governments should open a new front in the international clampdown on tax evasion with a global minimum tax on billionaires, which could raise $250 billion annually,

Global billionaire tax could yield $250 billion - study
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU to call for "humanitarian pause" in Israel-Hamas war - draft eu summit conclusions

European Union leaders will call this week for a "humanitarian pause" in the Israel-Hamas war so that humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza can safely reach those in need,

EU to call for "humanitarian pause" in Israel-Hamas war - draft eu summit conclusions
Economy|News|US|World

EU says jury still out on U.S. green subsidy impact

More than a year after the U.S.

EU says jury still out on U.S. green subsidy impact
Asia|News|US|World

China's Wang Yi to visit Washington amid Middle East tensions, US officials say

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to the United States later this week, senior Biden administration officials said on Monday, in a long-

China's Wang Yi to visit Washington amid Middle East tensions, US officials say
Asia|News|World

China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months

China removed its defence minister on Tuesday, the second ousting of a senior leader in three months, raising questions about the stability of the leadership team

China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months
Americas|Asia|News|World

Australian and US leaders to discuss Pacific infrastructure, critical minerals

Australia and the United States will announce plans to cooperate on critical minerals and bolster Pacific Islands infrastructure when Prime Minister Anthony

Australian and US leaders to discuss Pacific infrastructure, critical minerals
News|US|World

Zelenskiy says US bipartisan support encourages Ukrainian nation and troops

Bipartisan support from the United States is "incredibly encouraging" for Ukraine and its troops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said following a phone call with U.S.

Zelenskiy says US bipartisan support encourages Ukrainian nation and troops
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US veto at UN to shield Israel could weaken its Ukraine rallying cry

U.S. credibility rallying support for issues like Ukraine may have been compromised, some diplomats said, after Washington this week blocked United

US veto at UN to shield Israel could weaken its Ukraine rallying cry
Europe|News|Political|US|World

U.S. says it is 'concerned' about Hungary's relationship with Russia

The United States is concerned about Hungary's relationship with Russia, and finds Prime Minister Viktor Orban's decision to meet with Russian President

U.S. says it is 'concerned' about Hungary's relationship with Russia
News|US|World

US pushes UN to back Israel self-defense, demand Iran stop arms to Hamas

The United States proposed on Saturday a draft U.N.

US pushes UN to back Israel self-defense, demand Iran stop arms to Hamas
Political|US|World

US intelligence report alleging Russia election interference shared with 100 countries

The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social

US intelligence report alleging Russia election interference shared with 100 countries
Economy|News|US|World

US imposes sanctions related to Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on individuals and entities related to Bosnian Serb nationalist and pro-Russian leader Milorad Dodik, the U.S.

US imposes sanctions related to Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik
News|US|World

Turkey says Biden's Israel visit amounted to approval of destruction in Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that a visit by U.S.

Turkey says Biden's Israel visit amounted to approval of destruction in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in Bosnia

Several thousand people gathered in Sarajevo city centre on Sunday, waving Palestinian and Bosnian flags and demanding a halt to the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in Bosnia
Asia|News|US|World

South Korea says holds first joint air drill with Japan and US

South Korea, together with Japan and the United States, held a joint aerial exercise near the Korean peninsula on Sunday, the South Korean military said, marking the first such

South Korea says holds first joint air drill with Japan and US
Europe|News|World

Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian attempts to cross Dnipro in Kherson region

Russian forces have foiled several attempts by Ukrainian units to cross the Dnipro River in the southern Kherson region over the past day, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday.

Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian attempts to cross Dnipro in Kherson region
Europe|News|World

Putin visits military headquarters in southern Russia

President Vladimir Putin visited the headquarters of Russian forces in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don late on Thursday to hear a report on the progress of operations in Ukraine,

Putin visits military headquarters in southern Russia
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Oil set for second weekly gain on Gaza escalation fears

Oil prices climbed on Friday and were on track to rise for a second week on heightened fears that the Israel-Palestinians crisis may spread in the Middle East and

Oil set for second weekly gain on Gaza escalation fears
News|US|World

North Korea condemns US for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine

North Korea on Saturday condemned the United States for supplying Ukraine with long-range ballistic missiles known as ATACMS, saying any strike on Russia with them will only hamper

North Korea condemns US for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

New Israeli warning to Gaza residents as first aid trickles in

Israel's military has warned Gaza residents that they risk being identified as accomplices "in a terrorist organisation" if they do not move south, Palestinians

New Israeli warning to Gaza residents as first aid trickles in
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Marketmind: Bond squeeze abates as Middle East war in focus

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a hectic week deciphering a blizzard of economic and corporate updates and a bruising bond yield surge, world markets turn

Marketmind: Bond squeeze abates as Middle East war in focus
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Kremlin: unacceptable for Biden to compare Putin to Hamas

The Kremlin said on Friday that remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden comparing Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Palestinian militant group Hamas were "unacceptable".

Kremlin: unacceptable for Biden to compare Putin to Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Israel did not strike Gaza hospital, Canada says

Canada's National Department of Defence said on Saturday that Israel was not behind the Al-Ahli hospital strike in Gaza on Oct. 17.

Israel did not strike Gaza hospital, Canada says
MidEast|News|World

Israel aims to end its responsibility for Gaza Strip -minister

One Israeli objective of its military campaign in the Gaza Strip is to end Israel's responsibility over the Palestinian coastal enclave, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on

Israel aims to end its responsibility for Gaza Strip -minister
Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St ends sharply lower, posts weekly losses; Mideast fears increase

U.S. stocks ended sharply lower for the day and week on Friday as investors worried about more interest rate hikes and the Israel-Hamas conflict spreading

Wall St ends sharply lower, posts weekly losses; Mideast fears increase
MidEast|News|World

France's Macron sees hope for hostages in Gaza after Qatari mediation

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Friday welcomed the release of two American hostages in Gaza, highlighting Qatar's role and saying he hoped similar initiatives

France's Macron sees hope for hostages in Gaza after Qatari mediation
Asia|News|World

Factbox-What is most significant in the Pentagon's China military report?

The Pentagon this week released its annual report on China's military, which touches on wide-ranging issues related to some of the most important developments in China's

Factbox-What is most significant in the Pentagon's China military report?
MidEast|News|World

Factbox-Cairo Peace Summit on Gaza conflict: who will attend?

Egypt is planning to host an international conference on Saturday to discuss the escalating war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza.

Factbox-Cairo Peace Summit on Gaza conflict: who will attend?
MidEast|News|Political|World

Egypt peace summit may struggle to foster unity on Gaza conflict

Egypt holds a summit on the Gaza crisis on Saturday amid growing fears of a wider Middle East war but the absence of a top official from Israel's main ally the U.S. and some other leaders

Egypt peace summit may struggle to foster unity on Gaza conflict
Asia|Economy|News|US|World

China weighs options to blunt U.S. sanctions in a Taiwan conflict

In a war with the U.S. over Taiwan, China would need to create a global network of companies under U.S. sanctions, seize American assets within its borders, and

China weighs options to blunt U.S. sanctions in a Taiwan conflict
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China's Xi tells Vietnam not to forget roots of their friendship

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Vietnam's second-highest ranking official on Friday that both countries must not forget the "original intention" of their traditional friendship.

China's Xi tells Vietnam not to forget roots of their friendship
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China says US Pentagon report on nuclear warheads distorts facts

A U.S.

China says US Pentagon report on nuclear warheads distorts facts
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China says US accusation of 'risky' aerial intercepts politically motivated

China's defence ministry said on Friday that a U.S.

China says US accusation of 'risky' aerial intercepts politically motivated
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Cairo peace summit grapples with Gaza war as risks to region rise

Egypt opens a summit on the Gaza crisis on Saturday to try to head off a wider regional war but assembled Middle Eastern and European leaders are

Cairo peace summit grapples with Gaza war as risks to region rise
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Biden: US committed to ensuring Gazans have access to water, food

The United States is committed to ensuring that civilians in Gaza will continue to have access to food, water and medical care without it being diverted by Hamas, President Joe Biden said

Biden: US committed to ensuring Gazans have access to water, food
Australia|Technology|World

AUKUS, critical minerals in focus for Australian PM on US trip

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will seek progress on the AUKUS defence technology partnership and critical mineral

AUKUS, critical minerals in focus for Australian PM on US trip
MidEast|News|World

Analysis-China and Russia find common cause in Israel-Hamas crisis

With anger building across the Middle East over Israel's strikes in Gaza, China and Russia are finding common cause with

Analysis-China and Russia find common cause in Israel-Hamas crisis
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West Bank a possible 'third front' for Israel

Violence in the occupied West Bank has surged since Israel began bombarding the Gaza Strip and clashing with Hezbollah at the Lebanon

West Bank a possible 'third front' for Israel
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US troops attacked in Iraq, Syria and on alert for more strikes

U.S. troops have been repeatedly attacked in Iraq and Syria in recent days, U.S. officials said on Thursday, as Washington is on heightened alert for activity by

US troops attacked in Iraq, Syria and on alert for more strikes
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US to send two Iron Dome systems back to Israel - sources

The Pentagon plans to send the two Iron Dome missile defense systems it had previously purchased from Israel back to that country to defend itself against inbound

US to send two Iron Dome systems back to Israel - sources
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US monitors India's next steps after court declined to legalize same-sex marriage

The United States was "closely monitoring follow up steps" from the Indian government after India's Supreme Court declined to legalise same-sex marriage, the U.S.

US monitors India's next steps after court declined to legalize same-sex marriage
MidEast|World

U.S. intel says Gaza hospital death toll likely between 100-300

An unclassified U.S. intelligence report, seen by Reuters on Thursday, estimated the death toll from a blast at a Gaza hospital was "probably at the low end

U.S. intel says Gaza hospital death toll likely between 100-300
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US encourages Afghanistan's neighbors, including Pakistan, to accept refugees

The United States "strongly" encouraged Afghanistan's neighbors, including Pakistan, to allow entry for Afghans seeking protection and urged

US encourages Afghanistan's neighbors, including Pakistan, to accept refugees
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US calls on Sudan's paramilitary RSF to stop shelling civilian areas

The U.S. is deeply concerned by reports that the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified shelling in South Darfur and Omdurman, State Department

US calls on Sudan's paramilitary RSF to stop shelling civilian areas
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Ukraine set to get ATACMS missiles on regular basis - foreign minister

Ukraine will receive U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles on a regular basis, its foreign minister said on Thursday, two days after Kyiv confirmed using them for the first time.

Ukraine set to get ATACMS missiles on regular basis - foreign minister
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UK PM Sunak lands in Tel Aviv - Reuters witness

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak landed in Tel Aviv on Thursday, a Reuters witness said, beginning a visit in which he plans to offer condolences to Israeli counterpart

UK PM Sunak lands in Tel Aviv - Reuters witness
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Trinidad asks Canada to help stem worsening Caribbean violence

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Keith Rowley urged Canada on Thursday to help Caribbean countries reinforce their security by helping with coastal patrols as the

Trinidad asks Canada to help stem worsening Caribbean violence
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Taliban says plans to formally join China's Belt and Road Initiative

The Taliban administration wants to formally join Chinese President Xi Jinping's huge 'Belt and Road' infrastructure initiative and will send a technical team to China

Taliban says plans to formally join China's Belt and Road Initiative
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Taiwan reports 13 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone

Taiwan's defence ministry said that it had detected 13 Chinese air force planes entering Taiwan's air defence zone on Thursday morning, including fighter jets and drones,

Taiwan reports 13 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone
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Russia detains Radio Free Europe journalist with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship

Russia has detained an editor at U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) for failing to register as a foreign agent while visiting for a family

Russia detains Radio Free Europe journalist with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship
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Rockets, drones hit Iraqi bases housing U.S. forces -security sources

Drones and rockets targeted on Thursday evening the Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. and other international forces in western Iraq, and multiple blasts were heard inside

Rockets, drones hit Iraqi bases housing U.S. forces -security sources
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Oil falls as Israel embargo concerns fade, Venezuela sanctions to ease

Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing gains in the previous session, after OPEC showed no signs of supporting Iran's call for an oil embargo on Israel and as the

Oil falls as Israel embargo concerns fade, Venezuela sanctions to ease
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North Korea's Kim expresses resolve to fulfil agreements made with Russia's Putin -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his resolve to fulfil agreements made at his summit last month with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he met visiting Russian Foreign

North Korea's Kim expresses resolve to fulfil agreements made with Russia's Putin -KCNA
Asia|Economy|MidEast|News|World

Japan exports rise for the first time in three months

Japan's exports grew for the first time in three months in September, amid signs of resilience in overseas markets, but a worsening conflict in the Middle East

Japan exports rise for the first time in three months
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Israel's endgame? No sign of post-war plan for Gaza

Israel is vowing to wipe out Hamas in a relentless onslaught on the Gaza Strip but has no obvious endgame in sight

Israel's endgame? No sign of post-war plan for Gaza
Americas|News|World

Guatemala attorney general determined to block Arevalo from office: sources

Guatemala's attorney general, a steadfast opponent of President-elect Bernardo Arevalo, has crafted a complex strategy to weaken his mandate or prevent him

Guatemala attorney general determined to block Arevalo from office: sources
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Exclusive-Countries asked to slash cooling emissions by 68% by 2050

By Gloria Dickie LONDON - With climate warming leading to more air conditioning use worldwide, dozens of countries including China, India and the United States are being asked to commit to a global

Exclusive-Countries asked to slash cooling emissions by 68% by 2050
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Egypt repairing roads at Gaza crossing ahead of aid delivery

Machinery to repair roads has been sent through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip in preparation for the delivery of some of the aid stockpiled in Egypt's

Egypt repairing roads at Gaza crossing ahead of aid delivery
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California governor Newsom to visit China next week to discuss climate action

California governor Gavin Newsom will visit China next week to discuss climate cooperation, promote bilateral economic development and tourism and encourage cultural exchanges, his office

California governor Newsom to visit China next week to discuss climate action
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Biden to seek $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel - source

U.S. President Joe Biden will ask Congress for $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel, a source familiar with his plan told Reuters.

Biden to seek $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel - source
MidEast|News|US|World

US vetoes UN Security Council action on Israel, Gaza

The United States vetoed on Wednesday a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called for humanitarian pauses in the conflict between Israel and

US vetoes UN Security Council action on Israel, Gaza
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US targets Iran missile, drone programs as UN measures lapse

The United States on Wednesday tried to limit Iran's missile and drone programs by imposing new sanctions, warning companies how to avoid

US targets Iran missile, drone programs as UN measures lapse
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U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions -Treasury Dept website

The United States issued new sanctions Wednesday on people and companies based in Iran, Hong Kong, China and Venezuela for enabling Iran's ballistic missile and

U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions -Treasury Dept website
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U.S. details risky Chinese military aircraft maneuvers over past two years

Chinese military aircraft have carried out risky or reckless maneuvers close to U.S. aircraft nearly 200 times since 2021, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, putting a figure on

U.S. details risky Chinese military aircraft maneuvers over past two years
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US decision to send long-range missiles to Kyiv a grave mistake - Russia's envoy

Washington's decision to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine was a grave mistake that will have serious consequences, Russia's ambassador to the U.S. said on Wednesday, after Kyiv

US decision to send long-range missiles to Kyiv a grave mistake - Russia's envoy
MidEast|News|World

US analysis shows Israel not responsible for hospital explosion -White House

A U.S. analysis of currently available data indicates that "Israel is not responsible for the explosion at the hospital in Gaza yesterday," a spokeswoman for the White House

US analysis shows Israel not responsible for hospital explosion -White House
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UN Security Council to vote Wednesday on Israel-Gaza conflict

The United Nations Security Council will now vote on Wednesday on a Brazilian-drafted resolution that calls for humanitarian pauses in the conflict

UN Security Council to vote Wednesday on Israel-Gaza conflict
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Uneasy calm in markets as Middle East tension rises

An escalation of the Israel-Gaza war into a broader conflict could deliver another shock to world growth and halt disinflationary

Uneasy calm in markets as Middle East tension rises
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Turkey's Erdogan: UN Security Council has 'not fulfilled responsibility' in Gaza

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday slammed the United Nations Security Council which was unable to pass a resolution for a humanitarian pause in the conflict between

Turkey's Erdogan: UN Security Council has 'not fulfilled responsibility' in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Turkey in talks with Hamas on hostages but 'nothing concrete for now' - state media

Turkey is in talks with the Palestinian militant group Hamas to secure the release of hostages it seized in Israel and took to Gaza, but there "is nothing concrete" for now, Foreign

Turkey in talks with Hamas on hostages but 'nothing concrete for now' - state media
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Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars

On May 4, 2022, NASA's InSight lander detected the largest quake yet recorded on Mars, one with a 4.7 magnitude - fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for

Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars
Economy|Europe|News|US|World

Putin says US wading deeper into Ukraine war, calls missile supplies a 'mistake'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the United States was wading deeper into the Ukraine conflict and making a mistake by providing Kyiv with long-range ATACMS

Putin says US wading deeper into Ukraine war, calls missile supplies a 'mistake'
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Putin responds to Biden: Russia can't be 'put down' and U.S. should learn respect

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday rejected comments by U.S.

Putin responds to Biden: Russia can't be 'put down' and U.S. should learn respect
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Protesters near U.S. embassy in Beirut sprayed with water cannon, teargas

Lebanese security forces used teargas and water cannon to repel scores of protesters demonstrating on Wednesday near the U.S. embassy in Beirut against what they said was Israel's

Protesters near U.S. embassy in Beirut sprayed with water cannon, teargas
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Netanyahu hails Biden backing in war, says Hamas killed 1,400 Israelis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked visiting U.S.

Netanyahu hails Biden backing in war, says Hamas killed 1,400 Israelis
Asia|News|US|World

Militaries of S.Korea, Japan and US to hold first joint aerial drill

South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold a joint aerial exercise near the Korean peninsula, which would be the first time the three countries are conducting such a drill,

Militaries of S.Korea, Japan and US to hold first joint aerial drill
Americas|News|World

Mexico logs sharp uptick in Venezuelan migrants amid latest surge

More migrants crossed into Mexico last month, led by a sharp increase from Venezuela but also significant numbers from Guatemala and Honduras, Mexico's top diplomat told

Mexico logs sharp uptick in Venezuelan migrants amid latest surge
MidEast|News|World

Israel will not allow Gaza supplies from Israel, but not block from Egypt- PM

Israel will not allow humanitarian supplies into Gaza from the Israeli side of the border but will not block aid coming from Egypt, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office

Israel will not allow Gaza supplies from Israel, but not block from Egypt- PM
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Israel says aid to be available in south Gaza, does not elaborate

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that humanitarian aid would be made available to Palestinians who flee Gaza City southward, but did not immediately provide details on

Israel says aid to be available in south Gaza, does not elaborate
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Israel military says no evidence of direct hit on Gaza hospital

Israel's military said on Wednesday it had seen no evidence of a direct hit on a hospital in the Gaza Strip the day before, where

Israel military says no evidence of direct hit on Gaza hospital
MidEast|News|World

Israelis, Lebanese pack bags for indefinite exile amid fears of border war

Israeli and Lebanese residents on both sides of escalating border clashes say they have never felt such tension.

Israelis, Lebanese pack bags for indefinite exile amid fears of border war
News|World

Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas armed commander Ayman Nofal in Gaza

Israeli air strike killed senior Hamas armed commander Ayman Nofal in Gaza, the Hamas armed wing Izz el-Deen Al-Qassam Brigades said on Tuesday.

Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas armed commander Ayman Nofal in Gaza
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In Tel Aviv, Biden reassures Israel, addresses Palestinian suffering

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In Tel Aviv, Biden reassures Israel, addresses Palestinian suffering
Asia|World

Hong Kong protester shot by police sentenced to nearly four years jail

A man who was shot by Hong Kong police during mass pro-democracy protests in 2019 was sentenced to 47 months imprisonment by a district court on Wednesday on

Hong Kong protester shot by police sentenced to nearly four years jail
MidEast|News|World

What is Islamic Jihad? The Hamas ally at war with Israel

Islamic Jihad, a Palestinian militant group that is an ally of Hamas and took part in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel from Gaza, has denied Israel's accusations that it was behind a strike on

What is Islamic Jihad? The Hamas ally at war with Israel
MidEast|News|World

Factbox-Gaza hospital blast: what we know about the explosion

A blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians just before U.S.

Factbox-Gaza hospital blast: what we know about the explosion
News|World

Egypt rejects displacement of Palestinians into Sinai, says Sisi

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Wednesday that Egyptians in their millions would reject the forced displacement of Palestinians into

Egypt rejects displacement of Palestinians into Sinai, says Sisi
Finance|MidEast|News|Stock Markets|World

Column-For investors, Middle East conflict rarely moves dial for long: McGeever

While exceptions prove the rule, conflagrations and war in the Middle East have for 20 years rarely caused global investors to de-risk or rethink their

Column-For investors, Middle East conflict rarely moves dial for long: McGeever
Business|Technology|World

China's commerce minister meets with Apple's Tim Cook in Beijing

China's commerce minister Wang Wentao met with Apple's Chief Executive Tim Cook in Beijing on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Chinese commerce ministry.

China's commerce minister meets with Apple's Tim Cook in Beijing
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China rebukes U.S. over latest chip restrictions

China has lodged a stern rebuke of the United States over its latest chip restrictions, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

China rebukes U.S. over latest chip restrictions
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

British navy chief says AUKUS submarine project needs 'rat-catchers' not regulators

The head of Britain's Royal Navy joined Australia on Tuesday in questioning U.S. bureaucratic hurdles facing the three-country AUKUS project to supply

British navy chief says AUKUS submarine project needs 'rat-catchers' not regulators
Americas|News|Travel|World

Biden lands in Israel, to consult on Gaza war

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Biden lands in Israel, to consult on Gaza war
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Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict

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Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict
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With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources

Turkey is willing to hold off ratifying Sweden's bid to join NATO this month as it awaits signs of U.S. support for its own

With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources
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WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid and medical supplies, as the UN agency warned of a humanitarian crisis in the Israeli-

WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies
Americas|News|World

Venezuela, opposition will restart talks, U.S. could ease sanctions

Venezuela's government and the country's opposition will return to political negotiations, the two sides said on

Venezuela, opposition will restart talks, U.S. could ease sanctions
Americas|News|World

Venezuelan opposition skeptical Maduro will follow through on election deal

Some members of the Venezuelan opposition said on Monday, the eve of the planned signing of an agreement on presidential elections next

Venezuelan opposition skeptical Maduro will follow through on election deal
Americas|News|US|World

US releases asylum seekers on the streets. Some suburbs bear the burden.

Overwhelmed by record numbers of asylum seekers from around the world, U.S. border officials have released thousands of migrants on streets in the

US releases asylum seekers on the streets. Some suburbs bear the burden.
Americas|News|US|World

US offers legal status to migrant families separated under Trump, bars future separations

The U.S. will offer migrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under then-President Donald Trump temporary legal status and other benefits while barring similar

US offers legal status to migrant families separated under Trump, bars future separations
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US, Israelis discussing potential Biden visit to Israel, source says

U.S. and Israelis officials are discussing the possibility of a visit to Israel soon by U.S.

US, Israelis discussing potential Biden visit to Israel, source says
MidEast|News|US|World

US boosts Middle East firepower in case Israel-Hamas war spreads

The United States is bolstering its firepower in the Middle East to prevent the spread of the conflict between Israel and

US boosts Middle East firepower in case Israel-Hamas war spreads
Asia|News|World

Russia's foreign minister to visit North Korea Oct. 18-19

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea on Wednesday and Thursday this week, North Korea's state media KCNA and Russia's foreign ministry said on Monday.

Russia's foreign minister to visit North Korea Oct. 18-19
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Russia push for UN Security Council action on Israel, Gaza fails

A Russian-drafted U.N.

Russia push for UN Security Council action on Israel, Gaza fails
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Russian strategic bombers patrol over Sea of Japan - defence ministry

Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said two Tu-95 strategic bombers had carried out a seven-hour flight over the Sea of Japan, accompanied by Su-35 fighter jets.

Russian strategic bombers patrol over Sea of Japan - defence ministry
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Russian lawmakers approve revoking ratification of nuclear test ban treaty in first reading

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, approved revoking the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in the first of three readings on Tuesday.

Russian lawmakers approve revoking ratification of nuclear test ban treaty in first reading
MidEast|News|World

Raisi says Iran backs Palestinians but 'resistance' groups decide independently

Supporting the Palestinians is Iran's foreign policy priority but the "resistance" groups make their own independent decisions, President Ebrahim Raisi told his Russian counterpart

Raisi says Iran backs Palestinians but 'resistance' groups decide independently
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Putin pushes need for talks in calls with Israeli, Arab and Iranian leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that Moscow wanted to help prevent a humanitarian

Putin pushes need for talks in calls with Israeli, Arab and Iranian leaders
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Israel-Hamas war won't affect Paris 2024 security plans - Estanguet

The war between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will not affect the security plans for next year's Olympic Games in France, the chief of the

Olympics-Israel-Hamas war won't affect Paris 2024 security plans - Estanguet
Economy|News|US|World

Oil prices edge higher ahead of Biden Middle East trip

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors wait to see if U.S. diplomatic efforts and a trip by President Joe Biden to Israel will prevent the conflict in the

Oil prices edge higher ahead of Biden Middle East trip
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge

Although price moves remain contained in the absence of a dramatic weekend escalation, world markets are still on edge as Middle East tension builds without obvious resolution.

Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge
Asia|News|Political|World

Kremlin rejects allegations that N Korea is supplying arms to Russia

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Western allegations that North Korea was supplying weapons to Russia were not based on evidence, the TASS news agency cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

Kremlin rejects allegations that N Korea is supplying arms to Russia
MidEast|News|World

King Abdullah on Gaza: 'No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt'

Jordan's King Abdullah on Tuesday warned against trying to push Palestinian refugees into Egypt or Jordan, adding that the humanitarian situation must to be dealt with inside Gaza

King Abdullah on Gaza: 'No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt'
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch offers to be exchanged for Gaza hostages

Pope Francis' representative in the Holy Land said on Monday he was willing to exchange himself for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas and held in Gaza

Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch offers to be exchanged for Gaza hostages
Asia|News|World

Japan's foreign minister arranging call with Iranian counterpart

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is in the final process of arranging a telephone discussion with her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian on Tuesday, Japan's Chief

Japan's foreign minister arranging call with Iranian counterpart
MidEast|News|World

Israel's military says status of post-war Gaza will be 'global issue'

An Israeli military spokesman said on Tuesday that the status of the Gaza Strip after Israel's planned assault on the Palestinian enclave would be a "global issue" for

Israel's military says status of post-war Gaza will be 'global issue'
MidEast|News|World

Israel moves to evacute villages abutting Lebanon border

Israel has activated a plan to evacuate residents of 28 villages within 2 km (1 mile) of the Lebanese border, the military said on Monday following hostilities with Hezbollah in

Israel moves to evacute villages abutting Lebanon border
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli intel agency chief says it failed in stopping Hamas attack

The head of Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency on Monday took responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas from carrying out its deadly rampage through Israeli towns.

Israeli intel agency chief says it failed in stopping Hamas attack
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Israel accuses Iran of ordering Sunday's Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border

The Israeli military accused Iran on Monday of having ordered attacks by Hezbollah at the Lebanon-Israel border on Sunday.

Israel accuses Iran of ordering Sunday's Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border
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Iran says US already 'militarily involved' in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The United States is already heavily involved in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and must be held to account, an Iranian official said on Monday.

Iran says US already 'militarily involved' in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
News|World

Hamas says Gaza water still cut off; Israel says some provided in south

Hamas said on Monday that Israel had not resumed water supplies for the Gaza Strip despite pledging to do so, while an Israeli official responded that some water was being

Hamas says Gaza water still cut off; Israel says some provided in south
MidEast|News|Political|World

Germany's Scholz warns Iran, Hezbollah not to enter Middle East conflict

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday called for preventing an escalation in the Middle East and warned Hezbollah and Iran against intervening in the conflict between Israel and

Germany's Scholz warns Iran, Hezbollah not to enter Middle East conflict
News|World

Gaza health ministry: 2,750 Palestinians killed, 9,700 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct 7

At least 2,750 Palestinians have been killed and 9,700 wounded in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the enclave's health ministry said on Monday.

Gaza health ministry: 2,750 Palestinians killed, 9,700 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct 7
MidEast|News|World

Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault

An Egyptian-controlled border crossing into Gaza is expected to reopen amid diplomatic efforts to get aid into

Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault
MidEast|News|US|World

Exclusive-Americans want US to help get Gaza civilians out of harm's way-Reuters/Ipsos

A bipartisan majority of Americans wants the U.S. to help get Palestinian civilians out of harm's way in Gaza amid Israel's war against Hamas

Exclusive-Americans want US to help get Gaza civilians out of harm's way-Reuters/Ipsos
News|US|World

Duma speaker says US asked Russia not to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin, said on Tuesday that Washington had asked Moscow via the United Nations to not revoke its ratification of the

Duma speaker says US asked Russia not to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty
MidEast|News|World

China calls for ceasefire in Israel, suggests mediation at meeting with Russia

China's foreign minister on Monday called for a ceasefire to halt the bloodshed in Israel, suggesting at a meeting with his Russian counterpart that major world powers

China calls for ceasefire in Israel, suggests mediation at meeting with Russia
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Biden says he is 'confident' Israel will act under rules of war

President Joe Biden said he is "confident" Israel will act under the rules of war in its conflict with Palestine, and added deploying U.S. troops is not necessary.

Biden says he is 'confident' Israel will act under rules of war
Asia|Australia|News|World

Softer China diplomacy as Xi navigates challenges at home

China has been striking a softer tone in its dealings with the world recently, releasing an Australian journalist from prison,

Softer China diplomacy as Xi navigates challenges at home
Finance|MidEast|News|World

Analysis-IMF, World Bank 'impotent' on Israel-Gaza war shock as reforms edge forward

Global finance leaders' paralysis in addressing the fallout from the Hamas attack and Israel's response last week exposed deep

Analysis-IMF, World Bank 'impotent' on Israel-Gaza war shock as reforms edge forward
Africa|News|US|World

Yellen says U.S.-backed IMF funding increase as "pretty likely"

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Yellen says U.S.-backed IMF funding increase as "pretty likely"
Africa|News|US|World

Yellen says believes US housing inflation will still fall over time

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Yellen says believes US housing inflation will still fall over time
Africa|MidEast|News|US|World

Yellen: met with S.Korean finance minister, looking forward to trilateral with Japan

U.S.

Yellen: met with S.Korean finance minister, looking forward to trilateral with Japan
News|US|World

Yellen cites 'universal condemnation' of Hamas attack on Israel at global meeting

U.S.

Yellen cites 'universal condemnation' of Hamas attack on Israel at global meeting
Economy|Environment|News|World

World Bank, multilateral development banks jointly seek to boost lending power

The World Bank on Friday said it is bolstering collaboration with nine multilateral development banks (MDBs) to accelerate its vision of a liveable planet free of

World Bank, multilateral development banks jointly seek to boost lending power
MidEast|News|World

White House: No sign other actors to join Israel-Hamas conflict

The White House said on Friday it has not seen any indications that other actors were considering joining and widening the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian

White House: No sign other actors to join Israel-Hamas conflict
News|World

West Bank Palestinians across political divides march in solidarity with Gaza

Israeli security forces killed nine Palestinians and wounded dozens in confrontations across the West Bank on Friday, the Palestinian

West Bank Palestinians across political divides march in solidarity with Gaza
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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts

The U.S.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts
MidEast|News|US|World

US senators to travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia to push deal

A group of U.S. senators will travel to the Middle East to encourage Israel and Saudi Arabia to continue talks on normalizing relations, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham

US senators to travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia to push deal
News|Uncategorized|US|World

US gathers information on reports of journalists killed, injured in Lebanon

The U.S.

US gathers information on reports of journalists killed, injured in Lebanon
MidEast|News|US|World

US encourages its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing

The U.S. government on Saturday encouraged its citizens in Gaza to move south toward the Rafah border crossing with Egypt to be ready for its possible reopening

US encourages its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing
Asia|News|World

Russia does not violate UN sanctions against North Korea - Russian diplomat

Moscow does not violate United Nations sanctions against North Korea, but is categorically against new restrictive measures on Pyongyang, a high-ranking Russian diplomat told the RIA state

Russia does not violate UN sanctions against North Korea - Russian diplomat
News|Political|World

Russia asks UN Security Council to vote Monday on Israel, Gaza

Russia has asked the United Nations Security Council to vote Monday on a draft resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict that calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and condemns

Russia asks UN Security Council to vote Monday on Israel, Gaza
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Xi Jinping in China this week in a bid to deepen a partnership forged between the United

Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi
Asia|Economy|News|World

Putin sees China's One Belt One Road initiative as desire to cooperate - Russian agencies

Russia President Vladimir Putin said that he sees China's One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative as a desire to cooperate on the global arena, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday.

Putin sees China's One Belt One Road initiative as desire to cooperate - Russian agencies
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal achievable with goodwill

President Vladimir Putin on Friday said he believed a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan was achievable if both sides showed goodwill, playing down the difficulty of reaching

Putin says Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal achievable with goodwill
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Palestinian UN envoy urges UN chief to stop Israel 'crime against humanity'

The Palestinian United Nations envoy appealed to U.N.

Palestinian UN envoy urges UN chief to stop Israel 'crime against humanity'
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestine supporters march in London against Israel action in Gaza

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in central London on Saturday, calling for an end to Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip which was triggered by last

Palestine supporters march in London against Israel action in Gaza
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Mexico president: Colombia's Petro to join migrants summit as numbers surge

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro's attendance at a regional summit later this month where participants will

Mexico president: Colombia's Petro to join migrants summit as numbers surge
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Jordan says Palestinian displacement pushes region to 'abyss' of wider conflict

Jordan on Saturday said any move by Israel to impose a new displacement of Palestinians would push the region to the "abyss" of a wider regional conflict.

Jordan says Palestinian displacement pushes region to 'abyss' of wider conflict
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Israel urges Gazans south, as airstrikes continue ahead of ground assault

The Israeli military said on Sunday it would continue to allow Gazans to evacuate south ahead of an expected ground assault by its forces

Israel urges Gazans south, as airstrikes continue ahead of ground assault
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Israel says not interested in war with Hezbollah

Israel's defence minister said on Sunday that Israel has no interest in waging war on its northern front and that if the Lebanese group Hezbollah restrains itself then Israel

Israel says not interested in war with Hezbollah
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Israeli communications minister seeks shutdown of Al Jazeera bureau

Israel's communications minister said on Sunday he was seeking a possible closure of Al Jazeera's local bureau, and accused the Qatari news station of pro-Hamas incitement and of

Israeli communications minister seeks shutdown of Al Jazeera bureau
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Iran warns of 'far-reaching consequences' if Israel not stopped

Iran warned on Saturday that if Israel's "war crimes and genocide" are not halted immediately, "the situation could spiral out of control & ricochet far-reaching

Iran warns of 'far-reaching consequences' if Israel not stopped
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IMF has reached goal to add $3 billion to trust fund for poorest countries-Georgieva

The International Monetary Fund has met its fundraising target to increase concessional trust fund resources for the world's poorest countries by $3 billion, IMF

IMF has reached goal to add $3 billion to trust fund for poorest countries-Georgieva
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IMF countries to boost funding by year-end, Israel-Gaza war weighs on outlook

International Monetary Fund countries agreed on Saturday to a "meaningful increase" in the fund's lending resources by year-end as IMF

IMF countries to boost funding by year-end, Israel-Gaza war weighs on outlook
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Hamas' cash-to-crypto global finance maze in Israel's sights

Palestinian militant group Hamas uses a global financing network to funnel support from charities and friendly

Hamas' cash-to-crypto global finance maze in Israel's sights
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Factbox-US aircraft carriers - What they bring to the Middle East

The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers -- and their supporting ships -- to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel.

Factbox-US aircraft carriers - What they bring to the Middle East
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Conflict in Middle East could escalate, US national security adviser warns

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned on Sunday of the risk of conflict escalating in the Middle East, and said the

Conflict in Middle East could escalate, US national security adviser warns
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China's Foreign Minister calls US Secretary of State on crisis in Israel and Gaza

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken by phone on Saturday on the crisis in Israel and Gaza, a statement from his ministry said.

China's Foreign Minister calls US Secretary of State on crisis in Israel and Gaza
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Biden to push Israel, Ukraine aid package over $2 billion this week

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that a new weapons package for Israel and Ukraine will be significantly higher than $2 billion.

Biden to push Israel, Ukraine aid package over $2 billion this week
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Biden spoke with families of 14 Americans missing after Hamas attacks -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden has spoken with family members of 14 Americans unaccounted for after attacks by Hamas militants on Israel, the White House said on Friday.

Biden spoke with families of 14 Americans missing after Hamas attacks -White House
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As Israel bombards Gaza, bakeries run out of bread, water runs low

As an unrelenting Israeli bombardment intensified on Saturday, bakeries in Gaza were running out of bread, drinking water was in short supply and power outages

As Israel bombards Gaza, bakeries run out of bread, water runs low
Americas|Science|World

Annular solar eclipse transfixes crowds across the Americas

Thousands of people across the Americas gazed at the heavens on Saturday to witness a rare phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse, when the moon

Annular solar eclipse transfixes crowds across the Americas
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Annular solar eclipse transfixes crowds across the Americas

Thousands of people across the Americas gazed at the heavens on Saturday to witness a rare phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse, when the moon

Annular solar eclipse transfixes crowds across the Americas
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Amid international crises, US Congress handcuffed by Republican feud

As the flames of war burn in the Middle East and Ukraine, the U.S.

Amid international crises, US Congress handcuffed by Republican feud
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Yellen, China's top central banker talk about debt, economic developments -US Treasury

U.S.

Yellen, China's top central banker talk about debt, economic developments -US Treasury
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WTO chief warns of 'really big impact' on trade if Israel-Hamas conflict widens

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said she hoped the Israel-Hamas conflict could be ended quickly, warning it would have a "really big

WTO chief warns of 'really big impact' on trade if Israel-Hamas conflict widens
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World Bank's Banga eyes longer, cheaper loans as mission expands to climate

World Bank president Ajay Banga on Friday laid out ambitious plans to widen the development lender's mission to include climate change and other global

World Bank's Banga eyes longer, cheaper loans as mission expands to climate
MidEast|World

White House: Israel's call to move Gaza civilians is "a tall order"

Israel's call for more than 1 million civilians in northern Gaza to move within 24 hours is going to be a "tall order," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said

White House: Israel's call to move Gaza civilians is "a tall order"
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US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise - White House

The number of U.S. citizens confirmed dead in the Hamas attack in Israel over the weekend has risen to 27, with 14 more still unaccounted for, White House national security

US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise - White House
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US to attend Beijing defense forum in latest sign of improving ties

The U.S. says it has accepted an invitation to attend China's top annual security forum in late October, the latest sign of potentially warming

US to attend Beijing defense forum in latest sign of improving ties
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US to announce $12 million in aid for Afghanistan following earthquakes

The United States is providing $12 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to respond to earthquakes in Afghanistan this month that have killed and injured

US to announce $12 million in aid for Afghanistan following earthquakes
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US slams Colombia president's remarks on Gaza

The United States on Thursday criticised remarks made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro in which he compared Israeli government comments to those made by Nazis, and called on him

US slams Colombia president's remarks on Gaza
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US Senate majority leader Schumer to visit Israel -spokesperson

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers will travel to Israel this weekend to meet with its new unity government and discuss U.S.

US Senate majority leader Schumer to visit Israel -spokesperson
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US law enforcement on alert, thousands rally for Palestinian cause in New York City

U.S. law enforcement agencies stepped up security measures on Friday to safeguard Jewish and Muslim communities amid global protests over Israeli-Arab

US law enforcement on alert, thousands rally for Palestinian cause in New York City
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US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says

The United States has not ruled out any option related to securing the release of hostages being held by the militant group Hamas, White House national security spokesman John

US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says
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UK PM Sunak: Israel must take every possible precaution to protect civilians

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Britain was aligned the United States' view that Israel should take precaution to protect civilians in Gaza, after the Israeli military called for

UK PM Sunak: Israel must take every possible precaution to protect civilians
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Take Five: War and peace of mind

Geopolitics are at the forefront of everyone's minds after war broke out between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, and the mood in markets is jittery at best.

Take Five: War and peace of mind
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Supporters of Palestinians and Israel protest and pray as war intensifies

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied across the Middle East and beyond on Friday in support of Palestinians and condemnation of Israel as it intensified its strikes on

Supporters of Palestinians and Israel protest and pray as war intensifies
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Russia's Putin visits Kyrgyzstan in first foreign trip since ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, a Central Asian nation with strong ties to Moscow, during what was his first foreign trip since the

Russia's Putin visits Kyrgyzstan in first foreign trip since ICC arrest warrant
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Russian parliament to vote next week on de-ratifying nuclear test ban treaty

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, will vote next week on withdrawing Moscow's ratification of the global treaty that bans nuclear tests, lawmakers said on Thursday

Russian parliament to vote next week on de-ratifying nuclear test ban treaty
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Oil surges over 4% on concerns that Middle East conflict could widen

Oil prices leapt nearly $4 on Friday, with Brent on track for its highest weekly gain since April, as investors worried the conflict in the Middle East could

Oil surges over 4% on concerns that Middle East conflict could widen
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No U.S. conditions on security assistance to Israel, Austin says

The U.S. military is placing no conditions on its security assistance to Israel, U.S.

No U.S. conditions on security assistance to Israel, Austin says
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North Korea denounces US carrier's arrival in South

North Korea denounced on Friday a U.S. aircraft carrier's visit to South Korea, calling it a provocation that could bring "irrevocable, catastrophic circumstances".

North Korea denounces US carrier's arrival in South
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North Korea denies its weapons used by Hamas against Israel

North Korea denied on Friday its weapons were used by Hamas in the attack against Israel, saying the claim made in some media reports was a bid by Washington to divert the blame for

North Korea denies its weapons used by Hamas against Israel
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Israel's Gallant: Gaza war is existential, Hamas part of Iranian 'axis'

Israel is waging all-out war on Hamas militants to effect permanent change and safeguard its future as a prosperous democracy, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday,

Israel's Gallant: Gaza war is existential, Hamas part of Iranian 'axis'
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Israeli army to confront resilient foe in anticipated Gaza invasion

An Israeli invasion of Gaza will face an enemy that has built a formidable armoury with Iran's help, dug a vast tunnel network to

Israeli army to confront resilient foe in anticipated Gaza invasion
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas conflict is 'new cloud' darkening economic outlook -IMF chief

International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the Israel-Hamas conflict was "heartbreaking" and threatened to darken the already

Israel-Hamas conflict is 'new cloud' darkening economic outlook -IMF chief
MidEast|News|World

Iran's foreign minister to make regional tour

Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian starts a regional tour on Thursday to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict involving trips to Iraq and Lebanon, Iranian state

Iran's foreign minister to make regional tour
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Iran's foreign minister meets Hezbollah leader in Lebanon on Israel-Hamas war

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday discussed Israel's war against Hamas with the head of the powerful Tehran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has

Iran's foreign minister meets Hezbollah leader in Lebanon on Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|News|World

Iran holds state-organised rallies in support of Palestinians

State-organised rallies were held across Iran on Friday in support of Tehran's Palestinian Islamist ally Hamas and against the ongoing Israeli bombardment of the blockaded Gaza Strip,

Iran holds state-organised rallies in support of Palestinians
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In a warming world, hunger stalks Guatemala's Mayan highlands

A few tortillas and a half bowl of reheated beans were all Maria Concepcion Rodriguez had to feed her six children in the isolated village of

In a warming world, hunger stalks Guatemala's Mayan highlands
Economy|Finance|World

IMF: Sri Lanka can discuss proposals from private creditors including GDP-linked bonds

Sri Lanka's authorities can negotiate any proposals private creditors make, such as issuing GDP-linked bonds, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on

IMF: Sri Lanka can discuss proposals from private creditors including GDP-linked bonds
Economy|Finance|World

IMF's Georgieva says debt restructuring process making progress

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said consensus was growing in sovereign debt restructuring discussions on issues such as

IMF's Georgieva says debt restructuring process making progress
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High inflation means children go hungry around the world - survey

High levels of inflation and increased costs of living are contributing to worldwide hunger, according to a survey of 16 countries commissioned by the humanitarian group

High inflation means children go hungry around the world - survey
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Hamas armed wing says 13 captives killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza in the last 24 hours

Hamas armed wing Al Qassam Brigades said in a statement that 13 captives were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza in the last 24 hours.

Hamas armed wing says 13 captives killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza in the last 24 hours
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Germany to support Israel in its defence efforts with two drones - minister

Berlin will allow Israel to use two Heron drones the German air force has in use in the country, defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday ahead of a NATO meeting in Brussels

Germany to support Israel in its defence efforts with two drones - minister
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Germany bans pro-Palestinian group Samidoun

Germany will ban the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday, adding that its members were celebrating Islamist Hamas "terror" in Israel on German

Germany bans pro-Palestinian group Samidoun
Economy|Finance|News|World

G7 finance leaders condemn Hamas 'terror attacks' on Israel

G7 finance leaders on Thursday condemned "terror attacks" on Israel by Hamas and voiced "unwavering" support for Ukraine in its

G7 finance leaders condemn Hamas 'terror attacks' on Israel
Asia|News|World

Exclusive-Combat veteran is top contender to replace China's missing defence minister

General Liu Zhenli, the head of the military body responsible for China's combat operations and planning, has emerged as the top contender to replace the country's defence minister

Exclusive-Combat veteran is top contender to replace China's missing defence minister
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Blinken to travel to Qatar, discuss Israel-Hamas conflict developments with PM

U.S.

Blinken to travel to Qatar, discuss Israel-Hamas conflict developments with PM
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After treatment at US military hospital, volunteers for Ukraine return to fight

After Russian drones dropped a mortar round and then a grenade on an American volunteer fighting for Ukraine, the former U.S. Marine thought he might lose use of his fingers.

After treatment at US military hospital, volunteers for Ukraine return to fight
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Yellen tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy: anti-corruption fight is key to future

U.S.

Yellen tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy: anti-corruption fight is key to future
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Yellen, IMF see economic risks from Gaza war

U.S.

Yellen, IMF see economic risks from Gaza war
Africa|Americas|News|US|World

Yellen says oil price cap has 'significantly' cut Russia's revenues

U.S.

Yellen says oil price cap has 'significantly' cut Russia's revenues
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World Bank's Banga: Interest rates to stay higher for longer

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Wednesday interest rates will likely stay higher for longer and complicate investments for companies across the globe.

World Bank's Banga: Interest rates to stay higher for longer
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White House says 20 or more Americans missing after Hamas attack on Israel

Twenty or more Americans are missing following Palestinian Islamist group Hamas' attack on Israel over the weekend that left hundreds dead, U.S. national security adviser Jake

White House says 20 or more Americans missing after Hamas attack on Israel
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U.S. top diplomat Blinken to travel to Israel on Wednesday

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be traveling on Wednesday to meet with senior Israeli leaders, U.S.

U.S. top diplomat Blinken to travel to Israel on Wednesday
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US says it is talking to Israel about safe passage for Gaza civilians

The United States is talking to Israeli officials and others about the idea of a safe passage for Gaza civilians after Israel's air strikes

US says it is talking to Israel about safe passage for Gaza civilians
MidEast|News|US|World

US Embassy in Tunisia to close two days due to expected pro-Palestinians protests

The U.S Embassy in Tunisia said on Wednesday it would close to the public for routine services on Thursday and Friday in an abundance caution, due to expected pro-Palestinian

US Embassy in Tunisia to close two days due to expected pro-Palestinians protests
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US condemns Myanmar refugee camp strike, calls it 'military attack'

The United States on Tuesday condemned what it called a reported "military attack" in Myanmar on a refugee camp that led to the killing of several civilians.

US condemns Myanmar refugee camp strike, calls it 'military attack'
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Ukraine receives $1.15 billion grant from US under World Bank program

Ukraine received a $1.15 billion grant from the United States on Wednesday as part of the PEACE in Ukraine program, the Ukrainian finance ministry said.

Ukraine receives $1.15 billion grant from US under World Bank program
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Turkey's Erdogan says U.S. sending aircraft carrier closer to Israel to commit massacre in Gaza

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday criticised the United States for moving a carrier strike group closer to Israel, saying that it would commit "serious massacres" in Gaza

Turkey's Erdogan says U.S. sending aircraft carrier closer to Israel to commit massacre in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Turkey's Erdogan calls Israeli response to Hamas in Gaza a 'massacre'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel's blockade and bombing of Gaza in retaliation for Palestinian militant group Hamas' attack was a

Turkey's Erdogan calls Israeli response to Hamas in Gaza a 'massacre'
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'There was no answer': US families search for missing from Israel attack

U.S. citizens living in Israel urged U.S.

'There was no answer': US families search for missing from Israel attack
MidEast|News|US|World

Putin says U.S. is inflaming Middle East by sending aircraft carrier group

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States on Wednesday of inflaming the Middle East by sending an aircraft carrier group to the region, saying "compromise solutions

Putin says U.S. is inflaming Middle East by sending aircraft carrier group
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Putin says some state had to be behind Nord Stream pipeline blasts in 2022

Blasts that destroyed the Nord Stream gas pipeline connecting Russia and Europe could not have been carried out without the backing of some government, Russian President Vladimir

Putin says some state had to be behind Nord Stream pipeline blasts in 2022
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Oil falls after Saudi pledge; investors keep wary eye on Israel

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, as fears of disruption to supplies due to conflict in the Middle East receded a day after top OPEC producer Saudi Arabia pledged to

Oil falls after Saudi pledge; investors keep wary eye on Israel
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North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un exchanged letters with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, vowing to advance their ties and wishing him victory over what he

North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu and Gantz agree to form emergency Israel government - statement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence chief and centrist opposition party leader Benny Gantz have agreed to form an emergency government, a joint statement

Netanyahu and Gantz agree to form emergency Israel government - statement
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NATO's Stoltenberg says he expects Israel to respond proportionately to Hamas attack

NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that while Israel has the right to defend itself against attacks, he expects the response to Hamas' weekend assault to

NATO's Stoltenberg says he expects Israel to respond proportionately to Hamas attack
Economy|Finance|US|World

Money now, shares later: more IMF countries voice support for pragmatic IMF funding boost

Support increased on Wednesday for the U.S.-backed call to boost the International Monetary Fund's quota lending resources without shareholding changes,

Money now, shares later: more IMF countries voice support for pragmatic IMF funding boost
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Israel killed at least 1,000 Gaza infiltrators, reinforcing nationwide - military

Israeli troops have killed at least 1,000 Palestinian gunmen who infiltrated from Gaza in incursions that began at the weekend, and have reinforced all communities in Israel as

Israel killed at least 1,000 Gaza infiltrators, reinforcing nationwide - military
MidEast|News|World

Israeli shelling hits south Lebanon after rocket fire

Israeli shelling hit southern Lebanese towns on Wednesday in response to anti-tank rockets fired from Lebanon, as cross-border violence extended into a fourth day.

Israeli shelling hits south Lebanon after rocket fire
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Israeli airlines boost flights as some governments join rescue effort

Governments and airlines scrambled to lay on flights to evacuate thousands of tourists from Israel and repatriate the country's citizens, as

Israeli airlines boost flights as some governments join rescue effort
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Israeli airlines add more flights to bring reservists home

Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia added more flights on Tuesday to bring home reservists, according to their websites and

Israeli airlines add more flights to bring reservists home
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Initial US intelligence shows Hamas attack surprised Iranian leaders

Initial U.S. intelligence reports show that key Iranian leaders were surprised by the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas,

Initial US intelligence shows Hamas attack surprised Iranian leaders
Asia|Economy|Finance|US|World

IMF fiscal chief: U.S., China must rein in debt, face different challenges

The U.S. and China will both need to make major changes to put their medium-term debt and deficit on a sustainable path, International Monetary Fund

IMF fiscal chief: U.S., China must rein in debt, face different challenges
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How a secretive Hamas commander masterminded the attack on Israel

Israel calls last week's devastating attack by Hamas its 9/11 moment. The secretive mastermind behind the assault, Palestinian militant Mohammed Deif, calls it Al Aqsa Flood.

How a secretive Hamas commander masterminded the attack on Israel
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G7 finance chiefs may debate risks from Middle East conflict -chair Japan

Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations may discuss the impact escalating tensions in the Middle East could have on the global

G7 finance chiefs may debate risks from Middle East conflict -chair Japan
Europe|News|Technology|World

EU says disinformation spreading on X after Hamas attack, urges Musk to tackle it

The EU's industry chief told Elon Musk that disinformation was spreading on his X messaging platform since Palestinian Islamist group Hamas'

EU says disinformation spreading on X after Hamas attack, urges Musk to tackle it
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Column-Inured to edgy geopolitics, markets deflect risk :Mike Dolan

The modest reaction of global markets to the shock of another Middle East war says more about an investment world already braced for more turbulent times than

Column-Inured to edgy geopolitics, markets deflect risk :Mike Dolan
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Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu as US monitors situation

The United States is continuing to monitor the situation in Israel, U.S.

Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu as US monitors situation
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Biden directs US agencies to prevent any domestic threat after Hamas attack

President Joe Biden said on Tuesday U.S. law enforcement agencies were taking steps to disrupt any domestic threat that may emerge after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas'

Biden directs US agencies to prevent any domestic threat after Hamas attack
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Armenian leader says plans proceeding for meeting with Azerbaijan's president

Armenia's prime minister said on Tuesday that plans were proceeding for a meeting with the president of Azerbaijan to discuss a durable peace accord, after Azeri forces took control of the

Armenian leader says plans proceeding for meeting with Azerbaijan's president
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After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears

Israel's military has rallied after an initial chaotic scramble to halt an assault by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and is

After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears
MidEast|News|World

World Bank urges rapid cooling of Israel-Gaza conflict as annual meetings start

The World Bank on Monday told staff it was gravely concerned about the "shocking escalation" of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian

World Bank urges rapid cooling of Israel-Gaza conflict as annual meetings start
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World Bank's Banga faces pressure on resources, shareholder schisms

World Bank President Ajay Banga will come under pressure this week to focus on climate change, but the former Mastercard CEO first

World Bank's Banga faces pressure on resources, shareholder schisms
Economy|News|World

World Bank chief says Gaza conflict is economic shock 'we don't need'

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday that the Israel-Gaza conflict is an unnecessary global economic shock that will make it harder for

World Bank chief says Gaza conflict is economic shock 'we don't need'
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US Treasury's Yellen pledges support for Morocco's quake recovery efforts

U.S.

US Treasury's Yellen pledges support for Morocco's quake recovery efforts
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US senators meet with China's top diplomat Wang Yi - state media

U.S. senators met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday, state media reported.

US senators meet with China's top diplomat Wang Yi - state media
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U.S. rushing air defenses, munitions to Israel, defense official says

The U.S. military is "surging" fresh supplies of air defenses, munitions and other security assistance to Israel to help it respond to an

U.S. rushing air defenses, munitions to Israel, defense official says
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U.S. leads moment of silence for Israeli victims at UN Human Rights Council

The United States on Monday led a moment of silence at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to commemorate the lives of people killed in the major Hamas attack on

U.S. leads moment of silence for Israeli victims at UN Human Rights Council
Africa|Americas|News|US|World

US assesses that July takeover in Niger was a military coup

The United States has assessed that a July takeover in Niger was a military coup d'etat, senior administration officials said on Tuesday,

US assesses that July takeover in Niger was a military coup
Asia|News|US|World

US aircraft carrier due to arrive in South Korea on Thursday

The U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan is expected to dock at the South Korean port of Busan this week, South Korea's defence ministry said on Tuesday.

US aircraft carrier due to arrive in South Korea on Thursday
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U.N. held talks in Russia on Monday on grain, fertilizer exports

Top United Nations trade official Rebeca Grynspan met with Russian officials in Moscow on Monday for talks aimed at enabling the "unimpeded access" to global markets for

U.N. held talks in Russia on Monday on grain, fertilizer exports
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hails 'good news' on air defence after talks in Romania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he had "good news" on artillery and air defence supplies after talks with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in Bucharest, but gave

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hails 'good news' on air defence after talks in Romania
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Top US general faces tough task of assuring Europe of Ukraine support

Air Force General Charles Q.

Top US general faces tough task of assuring Europe of Ukraine support
Asia|News|World

Taiwan seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with China, president says

Taiwan seeks "peaceful coexistence" with China with free and unrestricted interaction between people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday in

Taiwan seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with China, president says
Asia|News|World

Taiwan needs to work hard to 'control own destiny', president to say

Taiwan needs to work hard to "control its own destiny" and is determined to protect itself with its own defence programme, President Tsai Ing-wen will

Taiwan needs to work hard to 'control own destiny', president to say
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'Several' US citizens have died following attacks in Israel, NSC spokesperson says

Several U.S. nationals have died since the start of Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on Saturday, a National Security Council spokesman said Sunday, adding that U.S. officials remained in

'Several' US citizens have died following attacks in Israel, NSC spokesperson says
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Schumer notes 'serious engagement' with China's Xi during Beijing visit

U.S.

Schumer notes 'serious engagement' with China's Xi during Beijing visit
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Russian bid to return to UN rights body fails after vote

Russia failed in its bid to return to the United Nations' top human rights body on Tuesday, with rivals winning considerably more votes at the General Assembly in an election seen

Russian bid to return to UN rights body fails after vote
Europe|News|US|World

Russia attacks Ukraine with 36 drones - Ukraine's Air Force

Russia launched 36 overnight drone attacks on Ukraine, Ukraine's Air Force said on Tuesday, adding that its air defence systems destroyed 27 of the air weapons.

Russia attacks Ukraine with 36 drones - Ukraine's Air Force
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Putin hosts Iraqi PM in Kremlin, hails cooperation in OPEC+

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in the Kremlin on Tuesday and praised cooperation between their countries at the OPEC+ group of

Putin hosts Iraqi PM in Kremlin, hails cooperation in OPEC+
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Pro-Palestinian letter from Harvard students provokes alumni outrage

Prominent Harvard University alumni on Monday denounced a pro-Palestinian statement from students that blamed

Pro-Palestinian letter from Harvard students provokes alumni outrage
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Progress in reforming development banks 'quite limited,' new tool shows

A new tool launched on Monday to track reforms by the World Bank and the five biggest multilateral development banks (MDBs) shows that broad changes are

Progress in reforming development banks 'quite limited,' new tool shows
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Oil prices surge on fears of Mideast conflict adding to supply tightness

Oil prices surged 4% on Monday, recouping some of last week's steep losses, as military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas ignited

Oil prices surge on fears of Mideast conflict adding to supply tightness
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Crude futures down as markets watch Middle East conflict

Oil prices fell on Tuesday on easing concerns about potential supply disruptions from the battle between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas though

Crude futures down as markets watch Middle East conflict
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

North Korea says military satellite key to countering U.S. 'space militarisation'

North Korea's spy satellite program is an "indispensable" measure to counter U.S. space militarisation aimed at beefing up the United States' preemptive nuclear

North Korea says military satellite key to countering U.S. 'space militarisation'
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North Korea blames Israel for causing bloodshed in Gaza

North Korean state media on Tuesday blamed Israel for causing bloodshed in Gaza, weighing in the military clashes between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas for the first time.

North Korea blames Israel for causing bloodshed in Gaza
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Netanyahu coalition partners green-light possible emergency government

All partners in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition approved on Tuesday a proposed expansion of the government to include politicians now in the opposition, a

Netanyahu coalition partners green-light possible emergency government
Americas|News|US|World

Mexico calls for end to Texas cargo inspections as governor 'complicating migration situation'

Mexico on Monday called for the U.S. government to mediate with Texas state authorities to ease inspections for cargo trucks crossing the border, as the

Mexico calls for end to Texas cargo inspections as governor 'complicating migration situation'
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Marketmind: Oil up but restrained on Mideast jolt

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The weekend's Middle East shock adds another confusing twist to an already complicated global markets picture, but the initial jump

Marketmind: Oil up but restrained on Mideast jolt
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Kremlin warns there is a risk of regional escalation after Israel violence

The Kremlin on Monday said it was extremely concerned about recent events in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, warning that the situation could escalate into a wider conflict

Kremlin warns there is a risk of regional escalation after Israel violence
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Fear of war's spread as Israel says it kills infiltrators from Lebanon

Israel said on Monday its troops backed by helicopters had killed armed infiltrators entering the country from Lebanon, raising fears

Fear of war's spread as Israel says it kills infiltrators from Lebanon
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Israeli military says U.S. assistance may stave off regional escalation

U.S. naval deployments close to Israel as it battles Hamas in the Gaza Strip may stave off any regional escalation, an Israeli military spokesperson said on Tuesday, adding that

Israeli military says U.S. assistance may stave off regional escalation
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Israeli military revises call on Gazans to flee to Egypt

The Israeli military revised on Tuesday a recommendation by one of its spokespeople that Palestinians fleeing its air strikes in the Gaza Strip head to Egypt, saying in a follow-

Israeli military revises call on Gazans to flee to Egypt
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Iran's UN mission says Tehran not involved in Hamas attacks

Iran's mission to the United Nations said on Sunday that Tehran was not involved in one of the bloodiest attacks in Israel's history when Islamist group Hamas killed 700 Israelis

Iran's UN mission says Tehran not involved in Hamas attacks
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Iran is complicit but there is no direct evidence tying it to attacks in Israel, White House's Kirby says

Iran is complicit even though the United States has no intelligence or evidence that points to Iran's direct participation in attacks in Israel by Palestinian Islamist group

Iran is complicit but there is no direct evidence tying it to attacks in Israel, White House's Kirby says
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In u-turn, Mexico president to meet Biden at November APEC summit

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday that he has decided after all to meet with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden between Nov. 14-15 on the sidelines of

In u-turn, Mexico president to meet Biden at November APEC summit
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In Beijing, Schumer urges China to support Israel after Hamas attacks

U.S.

In Beijing, Schumer urges China to support Israel after Hamas attacks
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IMF says global economy 'limping along,' cuts growth forecast for China, euro area

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro area and said overall global growth remained low and uneven

IMF says global economy 'limping along,' cuts growth forecast for China, euro area
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Factbox-What is the UN Human Rights Council and what does it do?

Russia missed out on a bid to return to the United Nations' top human rights body on Tuesday, losing a vote to Albania and Bulgaria at the General Assembly in New York.

Factbox-What is the UN Human Rights Council and what does it do?
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Factbox-What have US presidential candidates said about Hamas' attack on Israel?

U.S. presidential contenders have thrown their support behind Israel after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on the country.

Factbox-What have US presidential candidates said about Hamas' attack on Israel?
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Factbox-What are global firms with presence in Israel doing after Hamas attack

Several global companies have temporarily shut some operations in Israel and asked their employees to work from home after the country came under a surprise attack by Palestinian Islamist

Factbox-What are global firms with presence in Israel doing after Hamas attack
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Factbox-Iran prisoner swap for $6 billion in spotlight after Hamas attacks Israel

The Palestinian group Hamas's surprise assault on Israel Saturday and Israel's retaliation have killed more than 1,100 people and focused attention on the Iran-backed Islamist

Factbox-Iran prisoner swap for $6 billion in spotlight after Hamas attacks Israel
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Exclusive-US, Venezuela in talks for fresh oil sanction exemptions -sources

Venezuela and the U.S. have progressed in talks that could provide sanctions relief to Caracas by allowing at

Exclusive-US, Venezuela in talks for fresh oil sanction exemptions -sources
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EU plans anti-subsidy probes to secure steel deal with US

The European Union is planning anti-subsidy investigations into steelmakers producing to excess in countries such as China as part of an agreement with the

EU plans anti-subsidy probes to secure steel deal with US
MidEast|News|World

Dollar gains against euro in flight to safety on Israel-Palestinian fighting

The safe-haven dollar rose on Monday against the euro and sterling as military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group

Dollar gains against euro in flight to safety on Israel-Palestinian fighting
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Deadly humid heat could hit billions, spread as far as US Midwest, study says

Billions of people could struggle to survive in periods of deadly, humid heat within this century as temperatures rise, particularly in some of the world's largest

Deadly humid heat could hit billions, spread as far as US Midwest, study says
Asia|Health|Political|US|World

China has said it will 'look into' appointing senior official on fentanyl - Schumer

China has said it would "look into" appointing a senior official responsible for the fentanyl issue that has become a major sticking point in U.S.-China

China has said it will 'look into' appointing senior official on fentanyl - Schumer
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British, French, German, U.S. leaders to discuss Middle East situation in call

The leaders of the United States, Britain, France and Germany are expected to discuss the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories on Monday evening, German Chancellor

British, French, German, U.S. leaders to discuss Middle East situation in call
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Blinken discussed US support with Israeli Foreign Minister

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed U.S. support for Israel in a call with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, the State Department said in a statement early Tuesday.

Blinken discussed US support with Israeli Foreign Minister
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Biden to offer support for Israel, American Jews in speech

President Joe Biden on Tuesday will stress U.S. support for Israel as it reels from the killing of more than 1,000 people, including at least 11 Americans, from

Biden to offer support for Israel, American Jews in speech
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At least 11 American citizens killed in Israel, Biden says

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that at least 11 American citizens were among those killed in Israel following the weekend's attacks by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

At least 11 American citizens killed in Israel, Biden says
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Analysis-Russian nuclear test would send warning signal, prompt others to follow suit

Russia may be paving the way to conduct a nuclear test, a move that would sharply raise tensions with the West and likely prompt other world powers to resume

Analysis-Russian nuclear test would send warning signal, prompt others to follow suit
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Analysis-Middle East crisis test limits of China's diplomatic push

When China announced a surprise deal restoring ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran this year, it signalled Beijing's

Analysis-Middle East crisis test limits of China's diplomatic push
Asia|News|Technology|World

Analysis-Inside Asia's arms race: China near 'breakthroughs' with nuclear-armed submarines, report says

A submarine arms race is intensifying as China embarks on production of a new generation of nuclear-armed submarines that for the first time are expected to pose a

Analysis-Inside Asia's arms race: China near 'breakthroughs' with nuclear-armed submarines, report says
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Airlines suspend Israel flights amid Gaza war

Several international airlines have suspended flight services with Tel Aviv after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend, impacting hundreds of flights.

Airlines suspend Israel flights amid Gaza war
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US Treasury pushing development banks for progress on next phase of reforms by April

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US Treasury pushing development banks for progress on next phase of reforms by April
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US to send military ships, aircraft closer to Israel

The United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said,

US to send military ships, aircraft closer to Israel
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UN Security Council to meet Sunday over attacks on Israel -diplomats

The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Sunday after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, diplomats said. U.N.

UN Security Council to meet Sunday over attacks on Israel -diplomats
Americas|Europe|News|World

UK reaffirms position after Canada-India diplomatic spat

Britain on Friday reaffirmed its position that all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of law, after reports said that India had asked Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats.

UK reaffirms position after Canada-India diplomatic spat
MidEast|News|World

Turkey says it 'neutralised' at least 14 Kurdish militants in northern Syria overnight

Turkish forces have "neutralised" at least 14 Kurdish militants in northern Syria in overnight attacks on militant targets, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday, as conflict in the

Turkey says it 'neutralised' at least 14 Kurdish militants in northern Syria overnight
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Major airlines suspend flights after attack on Israel

Major international air carriers suspended or scaled back flights to or from Tel Aviv after a surprise attack by Hamas militants on

Major airlines suspend flights after attack on Israel
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Poland's security depends on own army and U.S. - deputy PM

Poland's military security depends on its own army and on an alliance with the United States, deputy prime minister and ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Saturday.

Poland's security depends on own army and U.S. - deputy PM
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Middle East conflict adds new risks to global economic outlook

The outbreak of military conflict in the Middle East may leave central bankers battling new inflationary trends as well as deal a blow to economic

Middle East conflict adds new risks to global economic outlook
MidEast|News|World

Jordan's Abdullah says escalating violence threatens region's security

Jordan's King Abdullah said on Sunday there was a need to intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent escalating Israel-Palestinian violence with "dangerous repercussions" for the

Jordan's Abdullah says escalating violence threatens region's security
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Israel UN envoy decries 'war crimes,' vows to obliterate Hamas

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Sunday accused Palestinian Islamist group Hamas of committing war crimes, vowing that it was time to "obliterate"

Israel UN envoy decries 'war crimes,' vows to obliterate Hamas
Economy|Finance|News|World

IMF closely monitoring situation in Israel, Gaza

The International Monetary Fund on Sunday said it was closely monitoring developments in Israel and Gaza, and it was too early to assess any economic impact.

IMF closely monitoring situation in Israel, Gaza
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Hamas will 'bear the results' of its attack, Israel tells UN Security Council

Israel told the United Nations Security Council on Saturday that Palestinian Islamist group Hamas "holds the sole responsibility and will bear the results" of its attack on the country.

Hamas will 'bear the results' of its attack, Israel tells UN Security Council
Economy|Finance|News|World

BIS' Carstens: too early to say how new war will impact global outlook

Bank for International Settlements General Manager Agustin Carstens on Sunday said it's "too early to say" how the newly erupted conflict in Israel will affect the global economy

BIS' Carstens: too early to say how new war will impact global outlook
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Biden spoke with Israel PM Netanyahu on Sunday - CNN

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, CNN reported. U.S.

Biden spoke with Israel PM Netanyahu on Sunday - CNN
MidEast|News|Political|World

Arab League chief heads to Moscow for talks after Hamas attack on Israel

Arab League Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit headed to Moscow on Sunday for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the situation in Gaza after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

Arab League chief heads to Moscow for talks after Hamas attack on Israel
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Analysis-In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment

When Islamist group Hamas launched a spectacular attack against Israel, it also took aim at

Analysis-In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment
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US readies new Ukraine arms package despite tumult in Congress

The Biden administration is expected to announce a new weapons package for Ukraine next week as the Pentagon continues to use up funds discovered due to a multi-

US readies new Ukraine arms package despite tumult in Congress
Americas|US|World

U.S. govt doesn't want to build new sections of border wall, Mexico says

The U.S. government does not want to build new sections of wall on its border with Mexico, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday, expressing doubt that

U.S. govt doesn't want to build new sections of border wall, Mexico says
Europe|Political|US|World

US expels two Russian embassy officials -State Dept

The United States has expelled two Russian embassy officials after Russia earlier expelled two U.S. diplomats from the American embassy in Moscow, the U.S.

US expels two Russian embassy officials -State Dept
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US adds 42 Chinese entities to trade black list over Russia military support

The U.S. Commerce Department said Friday it is adding 42 Chinese companies to a government export control list over support for Russia’s military and defense industrial base.

US adds 42 Chinese entities to trade black list over Russia military support
Asia|Business|News|Technology|World

Taiwan probes four firms accused of helping China's Huawei

Taiwan's government has opened an investigation into four companies named in a media report as conducting business with firms linked to U.S.-sanctioned Huawei in China, and is

Taiwan probes four firms accused of helping China's Huawei
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwan elects its own leaders so is already independent: presidential frontrunner

Taiwan has shown it is already independent and sovereign by electing its own president and has no need for a separate declaration of independence, the frontrunner to be the island's

Taiwan elects its own leaders so is already independent: presidential frontrunner
Europe|MidEast|World

Russia says it held talks with US, EU on Nagorno-Karabakh before crisis

Russia exchanged views with the United States and the European Union on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh ahead of the lightning military operation by Azerbaijan last month, Russian

Russia says it held talks with US, EU on Nagorno-Karabakh before crisis
Europe|News|World

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill boy in Kharkiv, hit port facilities in south

Russia unleashed new air strikes on Ukraine early on Friday, killing a 10-year-old boy in the northeastern city of Kharkiv and damaging grain and port

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill boy in Kharkiv, hit port facilities in south
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Putin repeats assertion that Russia did not start war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated his position that Russia did not start the war in Ukraine but launched what it calls a "special military operation" to try to stop it.

Putin repeats assertion that Russia did not start war in Ukraine
Europe|News|World

Nuclear-Test-Ban body: 'concerning' if Russia considering quitting treaty

The head of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) said on Friday that for Russia to consider pulling out of the treaty would be "

Nuclear-Test-Ban body: 'concerning' if Russia considering quitting treaty
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammadi says global support makes her 'more hopeful' -NYT

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi said in a statement to the New York Times on Friday that global support and recognition of her human rights advocacy makes her "more

Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammadi says global support makes her 'more hopeful' -NYT
Americas|News|World

New York mayor tries to discourage migrants with Latin America trip

New York Mayor Eric Adams this weekend visits the Darien Gap, a treacherous rainforest traversed by thousands of mostly South American migrants a month

New York mayor tries to discourage migrants with Latin America trip
Americas|News|World

Mexico seeks diplomatic arrangements to return LatAm migrants

Mexico's national migration institute (INM) on Friday said it has asked the foreign ministry to make diplomatic arrangements with Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Nicaragua and

Mexico seeks diplomatic arrangements to return LatAm migrants
Europe|News|US|World

Kremlin says point of de-ratifying nuclear test ban treaty would be to match U.S.

The aim of revoking Russia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) would be to place it on level terms with the United States, not to signal an intention

Kremlin says point of de-ratifying nuclear test ban treaty would be to match U.S.
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German president to meet CIA chief during surprise trip to Washington

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will meet Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Friday during his surprise trip to Washington to hold talks with U.S.

German president to meet CIA chief during surprise trip to Washington
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Factbox-What is the Burevestnik missile that Putin says Russia has tested?

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia has successfully tested its new Burevestnik missile.

Factbox-What is the Burevestnik missile that Putin says Russia has tested?
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Factbox-Russia's nuclear arsenal: how big is it, and who controls it?

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declined to rule out that Russia might resume nuclear testing, saying it could withdraw ratification of a landmark nuclear

Factbox-Russia's nuclear arsenal: how big is it, and who controls it?
Europe|News|Political|World

Factbox-Nuclear testing: Why did it stop, and when?

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held out the possibility that Russia could resume nuclear testing for the first time in over three decades, withdrawing its ratification of a

Factbox-Nuclear testing: Why did it stop, and when?
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EU, US seek interim steel deal to avoid return of Trump tariffs - Bloomberg News

Leaders of the European Union and the U.S. are seeking to announce an interim agreement at an Oct. 20 summit on steel and aluminium trade that would avert the re-imposition of Trump-era

EU, US seek interim steel deal to avoid return of Trump tariffs - Bloomberg News
Europe|News|Political|World

Emotional Zelenskiy asks Europe for more help against Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told more than 40 European leaders gathered in Spain he was confident of America's continued support, and asked for their continued assistance

Emotional Zelenskiy asks Europe for more help against Russia
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Climate change and its human causes cannot be denied, papal document says

Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed to climate change deniers and foot-dragging politicians to have a change of heart, saying they cannot gloss over its

Climate change and its human causes cannot be denied, papal document says
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China to double size of space station, touts alternative to NASA-led ISS

China plans to expand its space station to six modules from three in coming years, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform for near-Earth missions as the

China to double size of space station, touts alternative to NASA-led ISS
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

Biden says it's possible he'll meet China's Xi next month

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it is possible that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month in San Francisco but nothing has been set up yet.

Biden says it's possible he'll meet China's Xi next month
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Biden and Xi face-to-face meeting being planned by White House - Washington Post

The White House has starting making plans for a face-to-face meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in San Francisco next month, the Washington

Biden and Xi face-to-face meeting being planned by White House - Washington Post
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US public support declines for arming Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos

Support is falling among Americans of both major political parties for supplying Ukraine with weapons, a warning sign for Kyiv, which relies

US public support declines for arming Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos
Business|Technology|World

Hyundai Motor to adopt Tesla EV-charging standard from 2024 in US

Hyundai Motor Co said on Thursday it has decided to adopt Tesla Inc's electric vehicle (EV) charging technology in the United States and Canada.

Hyundai Motor to adopt Tesla EV-charging standard from 2024 in US
Americas|News|US|World

Costs mount as migration-related delays stall trucks at US-Mexico border

Trucks attempting to enter the United States from Mexico queued for miles on Wednesday amid delays related to record migration at the

Costs mount as migration-related delays stall trucks at US-Mexico border
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Biden team weighs using US State Dept grants to fund weapons for Ukraine -US official

The Biden administration is considering using a U.S. State Department grant program to send additional military aid to Ukraine, a U.S. official said on Thursday. 

Biden team weighs using US State Dept grants to fund weapons for Ukraine -US official
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Biden fears congressional chaos will disrupt US aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden expressed fears on Wednesday that U.S. aid to Ukraine could be hurt by congressional chaos and said he will give a major speech soon to make

Biden fears congressional chaos will disrupt US aid to Ukraine
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Treasury's Yellen says US overdependent on China for critical supply chains

U.S.

Treasury's Yellen says US overdependent on China for critical supply chains
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StanChart argues for cutting 'systemic' sanctions busting claims from lawsuit

Standard Chartered sought on Tuesday to persuade a London court to remove from an investor lawsuit allegations that it broke U.S. sanctions against Iran in a "more

StanChart argues for cutting 'systemic' sanctions busting claims from lawsuit
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Schumer announces U.S. Senate trip to China, Japan, South Korea

A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation will visit China, Japan and South Korea in October, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.

Schumer announces U.S. Senate trip to China, Japan, South Korea
Economy|Finance|News|World

Oil rises on tightening crude supply

Oil rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday, supported by tightening global crude supply ahead of a panel meeting of OPEC+ ministers.

Oil rises on tightening crude supply
Economy|News|World

Analysis-Choppy waters as Europe navigates China-US rivalry

At a World Trade Organization event in September, former British prime minister Gordon Brown voiced out loud the fear that has quietly started to echo in the halls of power

Analysis-Choppy waters as Europe navigates China-US rivalry
Europe|News|US|World

Zelenskiy says nothing will weaken Kyiv's resolve against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a speech released on Sunday that nothing would weaken his country's fight against Russia, a day after the U.S.

Zelenskiy says nothing will weaken Kyiv's resolve against Russia
Europe|News|Political|World

Zelenskiy says cooperation with EU vital for victory, Kyiv needs defence support

A Ukrainian victory in the war with Russia depends on cooperation with the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told EU foreign ministers gathered in Kyiv on Monday.

Zelenskiy says cooperation with EU vital for victory, Kyiv needs defence support
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US senators hope to meet with Xi during China trip next week

A group of U.S. senators, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, plans to visit China next week and hopes to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a

US senators hope to meet with Xi during China trip next week
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US Congress debates Ukraine aid as Pentagon warns money running low

A last-ditch weekend spending agreement avoided a U.S. government shutdown but left pro-Ukraine officials in Washington scrambling on Monday to determine

US Congress debates Ukraine aid as Pentagon warns money running low
Europe|News|World

UN migration chief voices concern over Mediterranean deaths, pledges new solutions

The new head of the UN migration agency on Monday voiced concern that the deaths of migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean were being "normalised" and vowed to work with

UN migration chief voices concern over Mediterranean deaths, pledges new solutions
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Ukraine's parliament taunts Elon Musk after meme mocking Zelenskiy

Ukraine's parliament and its speaker taunted billionaire Elon Musk on Monday after he posted a meme on his social media platform mocking President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's pleas for

Ukraine's parliament taunts Elon Musk after meme mocking Zelenskiy
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Ukraine says U.S. support for Kyiv is not weakening

Ukraine's top diplomat said on Monday Washington's support for Kyiv was not weakening, and played down the significance of a stopgap funding bill passed by U.S.

Ukraine says U.S. support for Kyiv is not weakening
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea slams UN nuclear agency as US mouthpiece

North Korea on Monday denounced the U.N. atomic watchdog for joining a U.S.-led pressure campaign and "cooking up" a resolution over its nuclear programmes, calling

North Korea slams UN nuclear agency as US mouthpiece
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Kremlin sees U.S. budget setback for Ukraine as harbinger of Western war fatigue

The Kremlin said on Monday it believed a decision by U.S.

Kremlin sees U.S. budget setback for Ukraine as harbinger of Western war fatigue
Health|News|Science|World

Kariko and Weissman win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work

Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries enabling the development of COVID-19 vaccines, the award-giving

Kariko and Weissman win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work
Business|News|Technology|World

How China-West tensions will shape global markets

Tensions between the West and China are rising, from tit-for-tat trade tariffs to tech rivalry and spying allegations.

How China-West tensions will shape global markets
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Hedge funds see Mexico and Ecuador as China alternatives

Geopolitical tensions and a weakening economy are driving hedge funds to consider alternatives to investing in China.

Hedge funds see Mexico and Ecuador as China alternatives
Health|News|Science|World

France kicks off bird flu vaccination despite trade backlash risk

France started vaccinating ducks against bird flu on Monday to try and stem the virus that killed millions of birds around the world, a move that prompted the United States to impose

France kicks off bird flu vaccination despite trade backlash risk
Europe|News|World

EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after US, Slovakia wobbles

EU foreign ministers held their first ever meeting outside the bloc in Ukraine on Monday, a show of support for the country after a pro-Russian candidate won an

EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after US, Slovakia wobbles
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Conservatives challenge pope on women, same-sex couples before Vatican meeting

Conservative Catholics have launched a barrage of challenges before a big Vatican meeting, with five cardinals demanding clarifications on same-sex couples

Conservatives challenge pope on women, same-sex couples before Vatican meeting
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China hopes US will 'do more things' conducive to dialogue

China hopes the United States will "do more things" conducive to Sino-U.S. dialogue, the foreign ministry said on Monday, days after Washington angered Beijing with accusations of

China hopes US will 'do more things' conducive to dialogue
Europe|Political|US|World

Britain believes U.S., Poland will maintain strong Ukraine support

British defence minister Grant Shapps said he believed that the United States and Poland would maintain their strong support for Ukraine despite domestic pressures

Britain believes U.S., Poland will maintain strong Ukraine support
Business|Economy|News|World

At WTO, growing disregard for trade rules shows world is fragmenting

Nothing illustrates the crisis at the World Trade Organization more than the piling up of unresolved disputes and the growing list of what it terms the "trade concerns

At WTO, growing disregard for trade rules shows world is fragmenting
Africa|News|World

Western group to ask UN body to investigate Sudan atrocities - document

The United States, Britain, Norway and Germany plan to submit a motion to the U.N. rights body to set up an investigation into alleged atrocities in Sudan, a draft motion showed on

Western group to ask UN body to investigate Sudan atrocities - document
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US National Zoo bids farewell to pandas as government shutdown looms

Washington's National Zoo is honoring its three giant pandas with nine days of events ahead of their return to China but stormy weather and a looming U.S. government shutdown have put

US National Zoo bids farewell to pandas as government shutdown looms
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US monitoring large Serbian force along Kosovo border -White House

The United States is monitoring a troubling Serbian military deployment along the border of Kosovo that is destabilizing the area, the White House said on Friday and called for

US monitoring large Serbian force along Kosovo border -White House
Asia|News|Political|US|World

US condemns China's reported life sentence for Uyghur activist Rahile Dewat

The United States on Friday condemned a reported life sentence handed down in China to a high-profile Uyghur academic Rahile Dawut.

US condemns China's reported life sentence for Uyghur activist Rahile Dewat
News|US|World

US CFTC orders 3 major US banks to pay over $50 million for swap reporting failures

The U.S.

US CFTC orders 3 major US banks to pay over $50 million for swap reporting failures
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Specialists to arrive in Ukraine to plan air defence production - presidential aide

Specialists will arrive in Ukraine in the near future to draw up plans to establish production of military equipment including air defences, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff

Specialists to arrive in Ukraine to plan air defence production - presidential aide
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Resolution on US-Mexico corn dispute could come in March, Mexico says

A resolution could be reached in March on a trade dispute between the United States and Mexico over the Mexican government's policy on genetically modified corn, Mexican

Resolution on US-Mexico corn dispute could come in March, Mexico says
Europe|News|World

Pope Francis cements legacy, stamps Church future with new cardinals

Pope Francis on Saturday further cemented his legacy, elevating 21 prelates to the high rank of cardinal and significantly raising the percentage of

Pope Francis cements legacy, stamps Church future with new cardinals
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NATO's Stoltenberg confident Poland will continue military support to Ukraine despite disagreements

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday he was confident that Poland will find ways to address disagreements with Ukraine without impacting military support for

NATO's Stoltenberg confident Poland will continue military support to Ukraine despite disagreements
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Mexican foreign minister sees 'crisis' at U.S.-Mexico border

There has been a "crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border, Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said at a press conference on Friday in Washington, speaking alongside senior

Mexican foreign minister sees 'crisis' at U.S.-Mexico border
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Kosovo demands Serbia withdraw troops from border

Kosovo on Saturday demanded that Serbia withdraw its troops from their common border, saying it was ready to protect its territorial integrity.

Kosovo demands Serbia withdraw troops from border
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India's Jaishankar says Canada has 'climate of violence' for Indian diplomats

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Friday there was a "climate of violence" and an "atmosphere of intimidation" against Indian diplomats

India's Jaishankar says Canada has 'climate of violence' for Indian diplomats
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Biden suggests Democrats have new deal with Republicans on Ukraine aid

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday suggested that Democrats have made a deal with Republicans on support for Ukraine after the U.S.

Biden suggests Democrats have new deal with Republicans on Ukraine aid
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US soldier Travis King heads home after North Korea expels him

Private Travis King, the U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea in July, is in U.S. custody and heading home after being

US soldier Travis King heads home after North Korea expels him
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US, China talks gather momentum, paving way for Xi-Biden Summit- WSJ

Beijing and Washington are paving the way for Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

US, China talks gather momentum, paving way for Xi-Biden Summit- WSJ
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USAID chief to raise Karabakh humanitarian situation in Azerbaijan visit

Senior Biden administration officials arrived in Azerbaijan on Wednesday amid a humanitarian crisis and an exodus of tens of thousands of people after

USAID chief to raise Karabakh humanitarian situation in Azerbaijan visit
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US accuses China of global media manipulation

China is manipulating global media through censorship, data harvesting and covert purchases of foreign news outlets, the United States said on Thursday,

US accuses China of global media manipulation
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Ukrainian soldiers heartened by delivery of U.S. Abrams tanks

Ukrainian tank crews in the eastern front see the first delivery of U.S.

Ukrainian soldiers heartened by delivery of U.S. Abrams tanks
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Senior US, China diplomats meet in Washington in latest dialogue

Two senior U.S. and Chinese diplomats met in Washington and held what the U.S. side described as "candid, in-depth, and constructive consultation," the latest in a series of

Senior US, China diplomats meet in Washington in latest dialogue
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Romania bolsters defences to stop Ukraine war crossing NATO threshold

Romania is moving air defences closer to its Danube villages across the river from Ukraine where Russian drones have been attacking grain facilities, and is adding

Romania bolsters defences to stop Ukraine war crossing NATO threshold
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Putin met top Wagner commander Troshev - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Andrei Troshev, formerly a top Wagner mercenary commander, to discuss how voluntary fighting units are used in the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said

Putin met top Wagner commander Troshev - Kremlin
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Pacific Island summit at White House 'collaborative': US official

Senior U.S. officials said on Friday that a White House summit with a dozen Pacific Islands leaders this week was successful, and that Washington was listening to

Pacific Island summit at White House 'collaborative': US official
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Number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap surpasses 400,000 to record high

The number of people crossing the perilous Darien Gap linking Panama and Colombia has hit a record high of 400,000 in the year to September, official data

Number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap surpasses 400,000 to record high
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New US Senate foreign relations chair will look at Turkish F-16 deal

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee's new chairman on Thursday said he would look at Turkey's $20 billion Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet deal and that

New US Senate foreign relations chair will look at Turkish F-16 deal
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Germany, Israel sign formal commitment for Berlin's Arrow-3 missile buy

Germany on Thursday signed a letter of commitment with Israel to buy its Arrow-3 missile defence system for nearly 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion), the defence ministers of the two

Germany, Israel sign formal commitment for Berlin's Arrow-3 missile buy
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Factbox-Travis King: What happened to other US soldiers who defected to North Korea?

Private Travis King, the U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea in July, is in U.S. custody after North Korea expelled him into China, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, following rare

Factbox-Travis King: What happened to other US soldiers who defected to North Korea?
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Factbox-Previous winners of the Nobel Peace Prize

The winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 6 in Oslo. Here are some past winners - and one person who did not but should have.

Factbox-Previous winners of the Nobel Peace Prize
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Factbox-How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 6 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO CAN WIN?

Factbox-How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
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Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside

Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for

Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside
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Exclusive-Kosovo's president blames Serbia for shootout, says Kosovo 'under attack'

Kosovo's president Vjosa Osmani has accused Serbia and its president Aleksandar Vucic of being behind a shootout between armed men and Kosovar police in the north

Exclusive-Kosovo's president blames Serbia for shootout, says Kosovo 'under attack'
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China's US envoy urges 'practical' steps to help restore ties

China's ambassador to the United States said the Biden administration could help restore fraught relations by starting with "practical" steps, such as renewing a decades-old pact

China's US envoy urges 'practical' steps to help restore ties
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US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is expected to announce that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine

US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
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Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

Two U.S. officials say Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
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Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary one

Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced
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The protests over the Israel-Hamas war put a spotlight on college endowments

One of the demands of antiwar protestors on college campuses is for their schools to divest their endowments from companies that are profiting from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza

The protests over the Israel-Hamas war put a spotlight on college endowments
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Fed plan to rebuild Pacific sardine population was insufficient, California judge finds

A judge says a plan by federal agencies to rebuild the sardine population in the Pacific was not properly implemented and failed to prevent overfishing

Fed plan to rebuild Pacific sardine population was insufficient, California judge finds
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Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

Special anti-terrorism measures being put in place to safeguard the unprecedented opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the River Seine will also apply to all buildings along the route

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents
US|World

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

Two U.S. officials say the United States will pull the majority of its troops from Chad and Niger as it works to restore key agreements governing what role there might be for the American military and its counterterrorism operations

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role
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Carefully planned and heavily improvised: inside a Columbia protest that spurred a national movement

Israel-Hamas war demonstrations that began at Columbia University last week have spawned a nationwide movement

Carefully planned and heavily improvised: inside a Columbia protest that spurred a national movement
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Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition

Thousands of Indigenous people, frustrated with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are marching in Brazil's capital to demand official recognition of lands they live on

Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition
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Satellite photos show new port construction in Gaza Strip for US-led aid operation

A new port is being built in the Gaza Strip ahead of a U.S. military-led operation to bring more desperately needed food and other aid into the besieged enclave as Israel’s war on Hamas grinds on

Satellite photos show new port construction in Gaza Strip for US-led aid operation
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A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May

A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions has appeared in court and had his case adjourned until mid-May

A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May
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A Chinese ship remains the focus of the investigation into Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged last year

Authorities in Finland say a Chinese container ship remains the focus of an investigation into what caused damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and Estonia

A Chinese ship remains the focus of the investigation into Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged last year
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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power

Ariel Henry has resigned as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power
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China launches three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station

China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

China launches three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station
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Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death

A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been reportedly sentenced to death

Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
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Hungary's Orbán urges European conservatives, and Trump, toward election victories at CPAC event

Hungary’s nationalist prime minister has called for right-wing forces to take power in upcoming European and U.S. elections, and expressed support for former President Donald Trump in his ongoing criminal trial

Hungary's Orbán urges European conservatives, and Trump, toward election victories at CPAC event
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DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say

Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain over concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from the country,

DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say
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Indonesia's Prabowo closes in on parliamentary majority after rival party pledges support

Indonesian president elect Prabowo Subianto received a boost on Thursday after a prominent political party that backed another candidate pledged its support for his administration,

Indonesia's Prabowo closes in on parliamentary majority after rival party pledges support
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Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces

Ukraine is scrambling to get much-needed new supplies of weapons and ammunition from a huge U.S. aid package to its eastern front line

Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
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EU military officer says a frigate has destroyed a drone launched from Yemen's Houthi-held areas

A top European Union top military officer says a frigate that’s part of an EU miliary mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping has destroyed a drone launched from an area in Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels

EU military officer says a frigate has destroyed a drone launched from Yemen's Houthi-held areas
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Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help

Lawyers for an American believed to be held by the Taliban for nearly two years are asking a United Nations human rights investigator to intervene, citing what they call cruel and inhumane treatment

Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help
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2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition

A U.K. government official says two riderless military horses that bolted and ran miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in serious condition after undergoing operations

2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition
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Ship comes under attack off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears to gain new speed

A ship traveling in the Gulf of Aden has come under attack, the latest assault likely carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Ship comes under attack off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears to gain new speed
Europe|News|World

French president will outline his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to outline his vision for Europe to become a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine and other security and economic challenges in a speech on Thursday, ahead of pivotal European Parliament elections in June

French president will outline his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine
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Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister

Moscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officials

Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
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The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5

Palestinian hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip have killed at least five people

The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5
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Colleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro-Palestine protests as commencement ceremonies near

With graduations looming, student protesters continue to doubled down on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country as universities, including ones in California and Texas, have become quick to call in the police to end the demonstrations and make arrests

Colleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro-Palestine protests as commencement ceremonies near
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UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza

A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famine

UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza
Africa|Health|Science|World

Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help

Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help

Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
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World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza will be honored at memorial

A memorial at the National Cathedral in Washington will honor seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza earlier this month

World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza will be honored at memorial
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Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy

Military vehicles and red carnations return to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacts dramatic moments from the army coup that brought democracy 50 years ago

Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy
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Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says

Human Rights Watch says military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants

Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
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A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan boosts awareness of domestic violence

A trial of a former government official charged with killing his wife has riveted Kazakhstan with lurid video of the attack, sparking a national conversation about domestic violence and leading to the government enacting a tougher law on spousal abuse

A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan boosts awareness of domestic violence
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Blinken, in Shanghai, begins expected contentious talks with Chinese officials

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has opened his first full day of meetings in China by talking with local government officials in Shanghai

Blinken, in Shanghai, begins expected contentious talks with Chinese officials
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North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says

North Korea will take more action to maintain its military power despite U.S. sanctions pressure that has only made the country stronger, a North Korean foreign ministry official

North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says
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No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP

A top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad

No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses

A former senior U.S. official who until recently helped oversee human-rights compliance by foreign militaries receiving American military assistance says he repeatedly observed Israel receiving “special treatment” from U.S. officials when it came to scrutiny of allegations of military abuses of Palestinian civilians

Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an American who was held hostage by Hamas

President Joe Biden has met at the White House with Abigail Edan, the 4-year-old American girl who was held hostage in Gaza for several weeks at the start of Israel's war with Hamas

Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an American who was held hostage by Hamas
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Hamas releases video showing well-known Israeli-American hostage

Hamas has released a hostage video showing a well-known Israeli-American who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza

Hamas releases video showing well-known Israeli-American hostage
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The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?

The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the benefit of Kyiv

The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?
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A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at US colleges

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many college campuses after the arrest of demonstrators at Columbia University

A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at US colleges
Africa|Europe|News|World

Rwanda's Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it's ready for migrants from Britain

Rwanda says it’s ready to receive migrants from the United Kingdom after British Parliament this week approved a long-stalled bill seeking to stem the tide of people crossing the English Channel in small boats by deporting some of them to the East African country

Rwanda's Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it's ready for migrants from Britain
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Jill Biden praises her husband's advocacy for the military as wounded vets begin annual bike ride

First lady Jill Biden says her husband has pushed numerous efforts in his administration to advocate for the U.S. military during an event where veterans who were wounded after 9/11 started an annual bike ride from the White House

Jill Biden praises her husband's advocacy for the military as wounded vets begin annual bike ride
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To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump

Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is rooted in the earliest and most formative political memories of the two top Republicans in Congress

To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
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Russia likely to veto a UN resolution calling for prevention of nuclear arms race in space

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space

Russia likely to veto a UN resolution calling for prevention of nuclear arms race in space
Europe|News|World

100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

British army veteran Bill Gladden, who survived a glider landing on D-Day and a bullet that tore through his ankle a few days later, wanted to return to France for the 80th anniversary of the invasion so he could honor the men who didn’t come home

100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

U.S. officials say Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles, striking a Russian military airfield in Crimea and Russian troops in another occupied area overnight

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders, and Ukraine

The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
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Italy bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art because of long-running dispute over ancient statue

Italy’s Ministry of Culture has banned art loans to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in the United States following a long-running dispute over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago

Italy bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art because of long-running dispute over ancient statue
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Ethnic Karen guerrillas in Myanmar leave a town that army lost 2 weeks ago as rival group holds sway

Guerrilla fighters from the main ethnic Karen fighting force battling Myanmar’s military government have withdrawn from the eastern border town of Myawaddy two weeks after forcing the army to give up its defense

Ethnic Karen guerrillas in Myanmar leave a town that army lost 2 weeks ago as rival group holds sway
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Venezuelan candidate Gonzalez touts return of exiles, releasing political prisoners

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said on Wednesday he is committed to carrying out a transition that will allow exiled people to return to the

Venezuelan candidate Gonzalez touts return of exiles, releasing political prisoners
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Senate approves nearly $61B of Ukraine foreign aid − here’s why it helps the US to keep funding Ukraine

President Joe Biden is expected to soon sign the total $95 billion foreign aid package that covers Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

Senate approves nearly $61B of Ukraine foreign aid − here’s why it helps the US to keep funding Ukraine
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US coalition warship shoots down missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the Gulf of Aden

A warship — part of a U.S.-led coalition protecting shipping in the Mideast — intercepted an anti-ship ballistic missile fired over the Gulf of Aden

US coalition warship shoots down missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the Gulf of Aden
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A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch

The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Chuch has suspended a priest who participated in services for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny

A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch
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Jordan sets Sept 10 date for parliamentary election, state TV says

Jordan's independent electoral commission on Wednesday set Sept. 10 as the date for a parliamentary election after King Abdullah said earlier he hoped the polls

Jordan sets Sept 10 date for parliamentary election, state TV says
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Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range U.S. missiles, says Kremlin

Russia will need to push Ukrainian forces further back and expand what it regards as a "buffer zone" if Kyiv takes delivery of advanced longer-range ATACM guided missile systems from

Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range U.S. missiles, says Kremlin
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Ukrainian officials thank the US for its latest military aid to help stop Russia's onslaught

Ukrainian officials are expressing thanks for a fresh batch of U.S. military aid that threw Kyiv’s armed forces a lifeline in their war with Russia, even though the vital new supplies aren’t expected to have an immediate impact on the battlefield

Ukrainian officials thank the US for its latest military aid to help stop Russia's onslaught
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Turkey central bank to leave rates unchanged until Q4

Turkey's central bank will not trim its policy rate from the current 50% until the fourth quarter, a Reuters poll of economists showed.

Turkey central bank to leave rates unchanged until Q4
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The long battle for more US aid for Ukraine is ending but damage to Kyiv will be hard to reverse

President Joe Biden has reached the end of a long, painful battle with Republicans to secure urgently needed replenishment of aid for Ukraine

The long battle for more US aid for Ukraine is ending but damage to Kyiv will be hard to reverse
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Top Russian military official appears in court on bribery charges

A top Russian military official arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe has been sent to pre-trial detention after appearing before a court in central Moscow

Top Russian military official appears in court on bribery charges
Asia|News|World

China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a 'dangerous situation'

China blasted the latest package of U_S_ military assistance to Taiwan, saying such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a “dangerous situation.”

China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a 'dangerous situation'
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China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

China’s space agency is making final preparations to send the Shenzhou-18 crew into low-Earth orbit on Thursday as part of its ambitious space program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
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The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN agency for Palestinians, following review

Germany said that it plans to follow several other countries in resuming cooperation with the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians in Gaza after the publication of an independent review of its neutrality

The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN agency for Palestinians, following review
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Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, urges unity among political elites

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto vowed on Wednesday to fight for all Indonesians and he called for unity among political elites to take the country

Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, urges unity among political elites
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Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says

Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president, Ebrahim Raisi, said on Wednesday, during a short visit to the island

Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says
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Ukraine gets a big boost of US aid. It still faces a long slog to repel Russia

A new package of $61 billion in U.S. aid may prevent Ukraine from losing its war against Russia

Ukraine gets a big boost of US aid. It still faces a long slog to repel Russia
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Arrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war

Dozens of protestors have barricaded themselves inside two buildings on a Northern California campus in protest of Israel’s war with Hamas

Arrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war
Science|Technology|World

Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3

Japan’s first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night, Japan’s space agency said after receiving an image from the device three months after it landed on the moon

Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|News|World

Villagers in Mexico organize to take back their water as drought, avocados dry up lakes and rivers

As Mexico’s drought drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action against thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico City

Villagers in Mexico organize to take back their water as drought, avocados dry up lakes and rivers
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Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses

Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge for President Joe Biden as he resists calls to cut off U.S. support for Israel while trying to hold together a coalition of supporters he’ll need for reelection

Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses
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Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law

Presidential elections are being held in North Macedonia

Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law
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A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress

The $95 billion foreign aid package approved by the U.S. Congress provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress
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World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says

Amnesty International says the world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar

World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
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North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip

A North Korean delegation led by the cabinet minister for international trade is visiting Iran, the North's official media said on Wednesday in a rare public report of an exchange

North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip
MidEast|Political|World

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
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Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river

Officials say a large alligator that made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been captured and moved to a nearby river

Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river
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Douglas DC-4 plane crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska; not clear how many people on board

A Doulgas DC-4 has crashed into the Tanana River outside Fairbanks, Alaska

Douglas DC-4 plane crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska; not clear how many people on board
Americas|News|World

Haiti's government scrambles to impose tight security measures as council inauguration imminent

A transitional council charged with selecting a new prime minister and Cabinet for Haiti is demanding that its members be sworn in at the National Palace, raising concerns about their safety

Haiti's government scrambles to impose tight security measures as council inauguration imminent
Africa|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Martian skies over Athens? Greece's capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa

Skies over southern Greece have turned an orange hue as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athens landmarks

Martian skies over Athens? Greece's capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
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Pentagon set to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate, Biden

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is poised to send a $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine as the Senate begins debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate, Biden
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Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters

President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker for Georgia's Morehouse College next month

Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
Europe|News|Sports|World

Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said she is confident water quality will be up to the Olympics standards this summer

Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine
Africa|Business|Economy|Travel|World

As airplane makers struggle to meet demand, Morocco wants to become a manufacturing hub

Moroccan officials are aiming to turn the country into an aviation hub, luring investors aiming to spread out their supply chains to more nations with available and affordable workers

As airplane makers struggle to meet demand, Morocco wants to become a manufacturing hub
Crime|News|World

Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail till at least June 30

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain jailed on espionage charges until at least late June

Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail till at least June 30
US|World

United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion

Thousands of United Methodists are gathering Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, to begin an 11-day denominational General Conference

United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
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Russia will strike in unexpected places this summer, Ukraine says

Russian troops will strike in unexpected parts of the front when they conduct their summer offensive in Ukraine and could try to advance on the northeastern city of Kharkiv, the commander

Russia will strike in unexpected places this summer, Ukraine says
Business|News|Technology|World

Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel

An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war

Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Unstable nuclear-waste dams threaten fertile Central Asia heartland

Dams holding vast amounts of uranium mine tailings above the fertile Fergana valley in Central Asia are unstable, threatening a possible Chernobyl-scale nuclear

Unstable nuclear-waste dams threaten fertile Central Asia heartland
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government has scored a victory with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their pregnancies

Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized
Europe|News|World

A well-known figure in a German far-right party tells his trial he is completely innocent

One of the best-known figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany party has said at his trial on charges of using a Nazi slogan that he is “completely innocent.”

A well-known figure in a German far-right party tells his trial he is completely innocent
Education|News|US|World

Columbia switches to hybrid learning amid protests over Israel's war in Gaza

Columbia University’s main campus will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester amid protests over Israel’s war with Hamas that have roiled colleges across the U.S. University officials announced the move late Monday after more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia’s New York City campus were arrested last week

Columbia switches to hybrid learning amid protests over Israel's war in Gaza
Europe|News|World

The UK pledges $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine

The U.K. has pledged an additional $620 million in new military supplies for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and four millions rounds of ammunition

The UK pledges $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine
Crime|Europe|News|World

Police clear out a migrant camp in central Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep

French police have evicted migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris a few steps away from the Seine River

Police clear out a migrant camp in central Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep
Africa|Europe|News|World

Human rights groups condemn UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda after Parliament backs new law

Britain’s plans to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda were swiftly condemned by international humanitarian organizations after Parliament approved legislation allowing the deportation flights to begin later this year

Human rights groups condemn UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda after Parliament backs new law
Europe|News|World

A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Russian missile strike that smashed a television tower in Kharkiv was part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to intimidate Ukraine’s second-largest city

A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says
Crime|Europe|News|World

At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

At least 5 people have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media, hours after the UK approved the migrant deportation bill

At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Tent compound rises in Khan Younis as Israel prepares for Rafah offensive

Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press appear to show a new compound of tents being built near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military continues to signal it plans an offensive targeting the city of Rafah

The Latest | Tent compound rises in Khan Younis as Israel prepares for Rafah offensive
Asia|News|Political|World

Indian opposition accuses Modi of hate speech after he calls Muslims 'infiltrators'

India’s main opposition party is accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators” and used some of his most incendiary rhetoric to date about the minority faith

Indian opposition accuses Modi of hate speech after he calls Muslims 'infiltrators'
Americas|Arts|Opinion|World

Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes

Cuban writer Leonardo Padura has managed to turn his series of detective novels into a social and political chronicle of Cuba, especially his native Havana

Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes
Asia|News|World

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
Europe|News|World

Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags

Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with laptops and info packs offer patriotic volunteers

Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags
MidEast|News|US|World

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay

The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine and Israel

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay
Asia|News|World

2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 people on board

Malaysia’s navy says two military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session, killing all 10 people on board

2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 people on board
Environment|News|World

Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada

Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to end the rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution

Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada
Australia|Crime|News|Technology|Videos|World

Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused Australia of censorship after an Australian judge ruled that his social media platform X must block users worldwide from accessing video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church

Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video
Crime|Health|News|World

Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut

Life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent at hospitals and clinics across Haiti's capital as brutal gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince and beyond

Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian drone attack injures nine in Ukraine's Odesa, officials say

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured nine people in the Black Sea port of Odesa, four of them children, and also targeted Kyiv, the capital, Ukraine's military officials

Russian drone attack injures nine in Ukraine's Odesa, officials say
Asia|News|World

Taiwan rattled by more than 200 quakes, but no major damage

Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by more than 200 aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor damage was reported and no casualties and

Taiwan rattled by more than 200 quakes, but no major damage
Asia|World

North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to his belligerent testing activities and threats that have raised tensions in the region

North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies
MidEast|News|World

Key recommendations for strengthening the neutrality of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

An independent panel reviewed the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees after Israel alleged that a dozen of its employees in Gaza had participated in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks

Key recommendations for strengthening the neutrality of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
Americas|Health|News|World

Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years

A Peruvian psychologist who suffered from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and had her confined to her bed for several years, died by euthanasia, becoming the first person in the country to obtain the right to die with medical assistance

Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years
Americas|Crime|News|World

UN warns Haiti's capital blockaded, no aid for malnourished children

Haiti's capital is almost completely cut off by air, sea and land blockades as gang violence intensifies, stopping aid

UN warns Haiti's capital blockaded, no aid for malnourished children
World|Travel|WrittenByLAPost

Discover the hidden gems: 13 U.S. landmarks preserving Asian American history

From sunny shores to America’s heartland, discovering our nation’s diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander narratives is made richer through cultural landmarks. As Asian Americans travel across the United States, they uncover a rich tapestry of historical sites and cultural landmarks that bring their diverse narratives and experiences vividly to life. From coastal cities to the heartland, these powerful places allow visitors to connect with the struggles, triumphs, and resilience that have defined Asian American and Pacific Islander communities for generations. Whether exploring an abandoned rural Chinatown, a serene Japanese garden, or an ancient Native Hawaiian village, Asian Americans Travel

Discover the hidden gems: 13 U.S. landmarks preserving Asian American history
Americas|Crime|World

Canadian family receives wrong body after father died on Cuban vacation

A family in Quebec is searching for answers after discovering that their father’s remains didn’t make it to Canada from Cuba, where he died while on vacation, and instead received the remains of another man

Canadian family receives wrong body after father died on Cuban vacation
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North Korea conducts first "nuclear trigger" simulation drills, state media says

North Korea carried out its first nuclear counterattack drills to simulate its "nuclear trigger" management system, guided by leader Kim Jong Un, as a clear warning to its enemies,

North Korea conducts first "nuclear trigger" simulation drills, state media says
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A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 earlier this month

A cluster of earthquakes has struck Taiwan, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude

A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 earlier this month
Americas|Environment|News|Political|World

Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions

Thousands of Indigenous people are gathering in Brazil's capial for what is expected to become a protest against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's unfulfilled promises to create reserves and expel illegal miners and land-grabbers from their territories

Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
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Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says

President Joe Biden has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the U.S. will send badly needed air defense weaponry once the Senate approves a massive national security aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine

Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says
MidEast|News|Political|World

Review of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff

An independent review of the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees has found that Israel never expressed concern about anyone on the staff lists it has received annually since 2011

Review of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff
Americas|Election|News|World

Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says

Ecuador's former President Rafael Correa said on Monday his party, which is now in opposition, will support security measures widely backed by voters in a

Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says
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Ex-Japan PM Aso to meet with Donald Trump on Tuesday

Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso, a senior figure in the country's ruling party, will meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, a

Ex-Japan PM Aso to meet with Donald Trump on Tuesday
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Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia

An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia

Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
News|Sports|US|World

Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed

The Supreme Court is allowing a soccer promoter’s antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body’s policy of not permitting a country to host league matches involving teams from other countries

Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

The US is expected to block aid to an Israeli military unit. What is Leahy law that it would cite?

Israel expects its top ally, the United States, to announce that it’s blocking military aid to an Israeli army unit over gross human rights abuses in the Israeli-occupied West Bank before the war in Gaza began six months ago

The US is expected to block aid to an Israeli military unit. What is Leahy law that it would cite?
Crime|Education|News|World

Columbia cancels classes and police arrest Yale protesters as tensions over Middle East war grow

Columbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of students at Yale University as tensions on college campuses across the country continues to grow over the war in the Middle East

Columbia cancels classes and police arrest Yale protesters as tensions over Middle East war grow
MidEast|News|US|World

Drone, rocket attacks targeted US forces in Iraq, US officials say

U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria faced two separate rocket and explosive drone attacks in less than 24 hours, Iraqi security sources and U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, in the

Drone, rocket attacks targeted US forces in Iraq, US officials say
News|World

Russians in flooded regions complain of slow compensation

Russians living in flood-hit areas have taken to social media to complain that local officials are doing too little to compensate them for lost property nearly

Russians in flooded regions complain of slow compensation
Europe|News|World

EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers

The proposed EU asylum and migration reforms focus on securing borders and making it easier to deport people, with little protection for migrants and asylum seekers.

EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
Americas|Election|News|World

Mexico's likely next president has a Jewish origin. Is that relevant in a deeply Catholic country?

By mid-2024, Claudia Sheinbaum will most likely become Mexico’s first female president

Mexico's likely next president has a Jewish origin. Is that relevant in a deeply Catholic country?
Europe|News|World

European nations with Patriots hesitate to give their missile systems to Ukraine

European Union countries possessing Patriot air defense systems appear hesitant to give any to Ukraine

European nations with Patriots hesitate to give their missile systems to Ukraine
Crime|Europe|News|World

4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside Nazi dictator's birthplace in Austria

Police say four Germans were caught laying white roses in memory of Adolf Hitler at the house where the Nazi dictator was born in western Austria on the anniversary of his birth, and one gave a Hitler salute as they posed for photos

4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside Nazi dictator's birthplace in Austria
Asia|News|World

Series of earthquakes rattle Taiwan, centred on east coast

More than 80 earthquakes, the strongest of 6.3 magnitude, struck Taiwan's east coast starting Monday night and into the early hours of Tuesday and some caused shaking of buildings in

Series of earthquakes rattle Taiwan, centred on east coast
Europe|News|World

UK prime minister pushes for Rwanda deportation bill over objections from unelected upper chamber

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged that the country’s first deportation flights could leave in 10-12 weeks as he promised to end the Parliamentary deadlock over the measure

UK prime minister pushes for Rwanda deportation bill over objections from unelected upper chamber
Asia|News|US|World

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
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Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies an uncle was eaten by cannibals

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has accused Joe Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle of the U.S. president had been eaten by “cannibals” there during World War II

Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies an uncle was eaten by cannibals
Asia|News|World

Airport near volcano reopens as Indonesia lowers eruption alert level

Indonesian authorities reopened an international airport near a volcano that erupted last week as they lowered warnings

Airport near volcano reopens as Indonesia lowers eruption alert level
News|World

Global military spending climbed 7% in 2023 amid conflicts, think-tank SIPRI says

Global military expenditure grew 7% to $2.43 trillion in 2023, the steepest annual rise since 2009 as international peace and security deteriorated, a leading think-tank said on

Global military spending climbed 7% in 2023 amid conflicts, think-tank SIPRI says
Economy|News|World

Iranian and Pakistani leaders vow to boost trade in meeting that seeks to mend diplomatic rift

Iranian and Pakistani leaders vowed to strengthen economic and security cooperation as the two countries seek to smooth over a diplomatic rift

Iranian and Pakistani leaders vow to boost trade in meeting that seeks to mend diplomatic rift
Asia|News|World

North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off the North’s east coast

North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says
Asia|News|World

Chinese general takes a harsh line on Taiwan and other disputes at an international naval gathering

One of China’s top military leaders has taken a harsh line on regional territorial disputes, telling an international naval gathering in northeastern China that the country would strike back with force if its interests came under threat

Chinese general takes a harsh line on Taiwan and other disputes at an international naval gathering
MidEast|News|World

Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make his first official visit to Iraq in more than a decade

Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq
Asia|News|World

Flight data recorders from crashed Japanese navy helicopters show no sign of mechanical failure

Japan's defense ministry says an initial analysis of flight data recorders recovered from the crash of two Japanese navy helicopters showed no sign of mechanical problems, indicating likely human error

Flight data recorders from crashed Japanese navy helicopters show no sign of mechanical failure
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Aid approval brings Ukraine closer to replenishing troops struggling to hold front lines

Approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a $61 billion package for Ukraine puts the country a step closer to getting an infusion of new firepower

Aid approval brings Ukraine closer to replenishing troops struggling to hold front lines
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Pro-China President Muizzu's party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party has swept parliamentary elections in a strong endorsement of his pro-China foreign policy

Pro-China President Muizzu's party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say
Asia|News|World

China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says

China remains committed to resolving maritime disputes with other countries through dialogue but will not allow itself to be "abused," a top military official

China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says
Europe|News|Science|World

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says

Two top climate monitoring organizations are reporting that Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Asia|News|World

Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills

Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops kicked off a three-week joint combat training exercise in the Philippines on Monday that includes maritime drills in the South China Sea

Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills
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'Great bravery and resolve.' Reaction to the death of Terry Anderson, AP reporter held hostage

A courageous correspondent who reported from the world’s trouble spots

'Great bravery and resolve.' Reaction to the death of Terry Anderson, AP reporter held hostage
Australia|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Australia's treasurer says MidEast tensions compound worries about global economy

Australia's treasurer warned on Monday that events in the Middle East are fueling concerns for the global economy and will shape the government's budget in May, with near-term

Australia's treasurer says MidEast tensions compound worries about global economy
Europe|News|World

Spain's Basque Country regional vote yields likely repeat of incumbent coalition

The coalition ruling Spain's Basque Country looked set to stay in power as the conservative nationalists tied with their left-wing separatist rivals in Sunday's

Spain's Basque Country regional vote yields likely repeat of incumbent coalition
News|World

Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, has died

Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages, has died

Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, has died
Americas|News|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Rio

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro in a bid to

Brazil's Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Rio
Health|News|World

A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike

Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it

A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike
Americas|News|World

Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against the leftist president's reform agenda

Thousands of Colombians have taken to the streets in the latest rebuke of leftist President Gustavo Petro’s reform agenda

Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against the leftist president's reform agenda
Crime|Europe|News|World

London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark concerns about the safety of Jews

London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community on Monday after the force bungled its apology for suggesting an “openly Jewish″ man’s presence along the route of a pro-Palestinian march risked provoking the demonstrators

London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark concerns about the safety of Jews
Asia|News|World

China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post

Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who has served since 2019, has left his post and returned to China, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday, with the

China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post
News|US|World

Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties

Israeli leaders are harshly criticizing an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military

Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
Europe|News|World

Parisians protest against Islamophobia amid Gaza war tensions

A crowd of around 2,000 people protested in Paris against racism, Islamophobia and violence against children on Sunday after a court allowed

Parisians protest against Islamophobia amid Gaza war tensions
Crime|News|Political|World

UK lawmaker won't run again after allegations of late night call for funds to pay off 'bad people'

A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were holding him hostage says that he won't seek reelection after the governing Conservative Party found his behavior fell below the standard expected of members of Parliament

UK lawmaker won't run again after allegations of late night call for funds to pay off 'bad people'
MidEast|News|World

Baby in Gaza saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike

A baby girl was delivered from the womb of a Palestinian killed along with her husband and daughter by an Israeli attack in

Baby in Gaza saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike
Arts|Entertainment|World

Conductor Andrew Davis dies at 80, headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents

Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who was music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on three continents, has died at age 80

Conductor Andrew Davis dies at 80, headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents
Europe|News|World

North Kosovo Serbs boycott referendum on removing ethnic Albanian mayors

Most Serbs in volatile north Kosovo boycotted a local referendum on Sunday on whether to remove ethnic Albanian mayors in four municipalities whose appointment led to violence

North Kosovo Serbs boycott referendum on removing ethnic Albanian mayors
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Gulf markets subdued on geopolitical tensions, US rate cut concerns

Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday amid geopolitical strife and uncertainties surrounding U.S. Federal Reserve policy.

Gulf markets subdued on geopolitical tensions, US rate cut concerns
Asia|News|World

Chinese foreign minister arrives in Cambodia, Beijing's closest Southeast Asian ally

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Cambodia for a three-day official visit to reaffirm ties with Beijing’s closest ally in Southeast Asia

Chinese foreign minister arrives in Cambodia, Beijing's closest Southeast Asian ally
News|World

Iran's supreme leader tacitly acknowledges Tehran hit little in its massive attack on Israel

Iran’s supreme leader has dismissed any discussion of whether Tehran’s unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel hit anything there

Iran's supreme leader tacitly acknowledges Tehran hit little in its massive attack on Israel
News|Australia|Crime|World

Hundreds gather on Sydney's Bondi Beach to mourn Westfield attack victims

Hundreds gathered on Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, lighting candles as the sun set, to mourn the six people killed in a knife attack in the area's

Hundreds gather on Sydney's Bondi Beach to mourn Westfield attack victims
MidEast|News|World

Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei thanked the country's armed forces for their attack this month on Israel, saying the country had demonstrated its power regardless of how many

Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel
Americas|News|World

Ecuador's President Noboa handily wins security-focused referendum

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has won significant voter support for a raft of security measures he says will help him fight sharply increased crime, a quick

Ecuador's President Noboa handily wins security-focused referendum
News|Sports|World

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race at London Marathon

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday and cement her status as the favorite to defend her gold in Paris

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race at London Marathon
News|US|World

China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges

China's ambassador to the United States urged the two superpowers to cooperate on improving relations even as they "face severe challenges" on a range of issues.

China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges
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Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'

Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives

Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'
News|World

Israeli forces shoot 3 Palestinian assailants in W.Bank, army says

Israel's military said its soldiers opened fire at three Palestinians who attacked them on Sunday in the occupied West Bank, where

Israeli forces shoot 3 Palestinian assailants in W.Bank, army says
Asia|Election|News|World

Maldives pro-China ruling party tipped to win election

The Maldives' ruling party is set to win a two-thirds majority in Sunday's parliamentary election, local media said, a result likely to push the Indian Ocean island

Maldives pro-China ruling party tipped to win election
Crime|Health|News|World

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13, mostly children, as US advances aid package

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 13 people, including nine children

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13, mostly children, as US advances aid package
Europe|News|World

Residents of four Serb-majority municipalities boycott vote on removing ethnic Albanian mayors

Residents of four Serb-majority municipalities have overwhelmingly boycotted a vote on removing their ethnic Albanian mayors from office following last year’s mayoral elections

Residents of four Serb-majority municipalities boycott vote on removing ethnic Albanian mayors
Crime|MidEast|News|World

West Bank village counts losses after settler attack, and fears more

The Israeli settlers who rampaged through the West Bank village of al-Mughayyer on April 12 came in greater numbers and carried more weapons than

West Bank village counts losses after settler attack, and fears more
Crime|News|World

Haitians scramble to survive, seeking food, water and safety as gang violence chokes the capital

Life in Port-au-Prince has become a game of survival, pushing Haitians to new limits as they scramble to stay safe and alive while gangs overwhelm the police and the government remains largely absent

Haitians scramble to survive, seeking food, water and safety as gang violence chokes the capital
Asia|Election|News|World

Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean

Maldivians are voting in parliamentary elections, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation

Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean
Americas|Crime|News|World

Ecuadorians head to polls to toughen fight against gangs behind wave of violence

Ecuadorians head to the polls in a referendum touted by the country’s fledgling leader as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence

Ecuadorians head to polls to toughen fight against gangs behind wave of violence
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House

The House's $95 billion foreign aid package provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China this coming week as Washington and Beijing try to keep ties on an even keel despite major differences on a range of issue, from the Middle East to opioids

Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
Asia|News|World

2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, Defense Ministry says

Japan’s Defense Minister says two Maritime Self Defense Force helicopters are believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during night-time training

2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, Defense Ministry says
Europe|News|Travel|World

Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands over mass tourism

Thousands of people protested in Tenerife on Saturday, calling for the Spanish island to temporarily limit tourist arrivals to stem a boom in

Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands over mass tourism
Africa|Americas|News|US|World

The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger

U.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline

The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger
MidEast|News|World

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

President Joe Biden can perhaps breathe a bit easier given that Israel and Iran seem to have stepped back for now from tipping the Middle East into all-out war

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
News|World

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances

Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances
News|World

More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank

Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, while an ambulance driver was killed as

More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza city of Rafah kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 children

Gaza hospital officials say an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the territory's southernmost city of Rafah has killed at least nine people, six of them children

Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza city of Rafah kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 children
Europe|News|World

Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations

Ukraine has launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure

Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations
Asia|News|World

About 1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes broke out in a key border town

Officials in Thailand say about 1,300 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand as fresh fighting erupted at a border town that has recently been captured by ethnic guerillas

About 1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes broke out in a key border town
Asia|News|World

Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops

Fighting raged at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, both governments said, forcing 3,000 civilians to flee as rebels fought to flush out Myanmar junta troops holed up

Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

House on the brink of approving Ukraine and Israel aid after months of struggle

The House is preparing to vote on approval of $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies

House on the brink of approving Ukraine and Israel aid after months of struggle
MidEast|News|World

Israel and Iran's apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries

This month’s unprecedented direct attacks between Iran and Israel are revealing deeper insights into both militaries

Israel and Iran's apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries
Crime|Economy|Finance|News|World

Panama Papers trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end

The public portion of a Panamanian trial of more than two-dozen associates accused of helping some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth has come to an unexpectedly speedy conclusion

Panama Papers trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end
Health|News|World

US says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route

The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the humanitarian assistance by sea

US says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route
Africa|Americas|Crime|News|US|World

South Africa man convicted in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women faces revocation of U.S. citizenship

Federal prosecutors want to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a South Africa man convicted of killing two Alaska Native women for allegedly lying on his naturalization application for saying he had neither killed nor hurt anyone

South Africa man convicted in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women faces revocation of U.S. citizenship
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations

A Bangkok-based plastics firm has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions

Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations
Environment|News|Science|World

Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president

The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successful

Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing the allies to give more Patriot missile batteries and other equipment to Ukraine

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
Crime|Europe|News|World

Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury charges

Prosecutors say 15 former British soldiers won’t face charges for perjury at an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, one of the deadliest days of the decades-long Northern Ireland conflict

Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury charges
Opinion|Technology|US|World

TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age

If the US wants to protect young people from misinformation and foreign influence, focusing on TikTok is barking up the wrong tree.

TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
News|US|World

Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes past hardliners toward weekend vote

The House is preparing to push a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage

Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes past hardliners toward weekend vote
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians

The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers who have harassed and attacked Palestinians

US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians
Africa|Crime|News|World

The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket

A UN report says drug seizures have soared in the West African Sahel region in recent years, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential hotspot for trafficking

The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket
Asia|Economy|News|US|World

South Korean President Yoon faces foreign policy challenges after the National Assembly election

The South Korean leader seeks to strengthen ties with the US and Japan. But he might be hamstrung by domestic concerns.

South Korean President Yoon faces foreign policy challenges after the National Assembly election
Asia|News|World

US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims

The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan

US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
Europe|News|US|World

If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia

The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine quickly if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill because it has a network of storage sites in the U.S. and Europe

If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia
MidEast|News|World

G7 foreign ministers' communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation

Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict

G7 foreign ministers' communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation
Europe|News|World

European Union official von der Leyen visits Finland-Russia border to assess security situation

The head of the European Union’s executive branch says that Finland’s decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants was a security matter for the whole 27-member bloc to consider

European Union official von der Leyen visits Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
Asia|Business|News|Political|Technology|World

Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X

An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying it violates citizens’ right to speech and expression

Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X
Asia|News|World

More people are evacuated after the dramatic eruption of an Indonesian volcano

More people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island are being evacuated

More people are evacuated after the dramatic eruption of an Indonesian volcano
Europe|News|World

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed

Ukraine’s air force is claiming it shot down a Russian strategic bomber

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed
Crime|Europe|World

2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

Lithuania's president says that two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late activist Alexei Navalny, in Vilnius

2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania
News|World

Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria

An opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say an attack on pro-government fighters by suspected members of the Islamic State group in central Syria killed 22 pro-government fighters

Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria
Asia|News|US|World

San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China

San Francisco is the latest U_S_ city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”

San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China
Europe|World

Von der Leyen promises Finland EU help to counter migrants from Russia

The European Union will help Finland guard its eastern border from neighbouring Russia's attempt to "instrumentalise migrants" to destabilise it,

Von der Leyen promises Finland EU help to counter migrants from Russia
Asia|Crime|World

5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan

Five Japanese autoworkers have narrowly escaped an attack by a suicide bomber who detonated his explosive-laden vest near their vehicle in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi

5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
Europe|News|World

Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance

Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces across the front line to prepare to grab more land this spring and summer

Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
MidEast|News|Technology|World

The Latest | Iran fires air defense batteries and diverts flights after explosions

Iran has fired air defense batteries after reports of explosions near a major airbase and nuclear site where drones were spotted

The Latest | Iran fires air defense batteries and diverts flights after explosions
Americas|News|US|World

Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents

Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants

Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents
Americas|Crime|Economy|Finance|News|World

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules

Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged roles

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules
News|World

Flights divert around western Iran as one report claims explosions heard near Isfahan

Commercial flights have begun diverting their routes over western Iran without explanation as one semiofficial news agency in the Islamic Republic claimed there had been “explosions” heard over the city of Isfahan

Flights divert around western Iran as one report claims explosions heard near Isfahan
Asia|Election|News|World

India starts voting in the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term as prime minister

Millions of Indians are voting in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India starts voting in the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term as prime minister
News|US|World

US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights

The Biden administration says it has sent about 50 Haitians back to their country, marking its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation struggling under surging gang violence

US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights
Crime|News|World

Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on

Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus
News|Technology|World

US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions

A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X

US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
Americas|News|Political|World

Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation

Argentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment

Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
MidEast|News|World

Civilian interrogator defends work at Abu Ghraib, tells jury he was promoted

A civilian interrogator who worked 20 years ago at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq told jurors in Virginia that he never abused detainees and was actually promoted for doing a good job

Civilian interrogator defends work at Abu Ghraib, tells jury he was promoted
Business|Economy|World

World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war

It's a full agenda for Ajay Banga as he nears the end of his first year as World Bank president

World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
News|Political|World

Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution that would allow the state of Palestine to join the United Nations as a full member

Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it
News|US|World

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident
MidEast|News|World

Iraqi leader to meet with Michigan's large Middle Eastern community to discuss escalating tensions

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is traveling to Michigan on Thursday to meet with the state's large Iraqi community and update them on escalating tensions in the Middle East

Iraqi leader to meet with Michigan's large Middle Eastern community to discuss escalating tensions
Crime|Europe|News|World

Thousands of Bosnian Serbs attend rally denying genocide was committed in Srebrenica in 1995

Thousands of Bosnian Serbs have rallied to deny that genocide was committed in Srebrenica in 1995, despite rulings to the contrary by two United Nations courts

Thousands of Bosnian Serbs attend rally denying genocide was committed in Srebrenica in 1995
News|US|World

House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow

House congressional leaders were toiling on a delicate, bipartisan push towards weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies

House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
Africa|News|World

Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash

Kenya’s military chief Gen. Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash west of the country, President William Ruto announced

Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash
News|World

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon is arrested again in party finance probe

The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested again in a probe into the finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon is arrested again in party finance probe
Health|News|Science|World

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
Crime|Europe|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot

Poland's prosecutors say that a Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to assist an alleged plot by Russia's military intelligence to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
Africa|News|World

Zimbabwe frees prisoners, including those sentenced to death, in an independence day amnesty

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted clemency to more than 4,000 prisoners in an independence day amnesty

Zimbabwe frees prisoners, including those sentenced to death, in an independence day amnesty
MidEast|News|US|World

US imposes new curbs on Iran's access to 'low-level' tech after attack on Israel

The U.S. is further restricting Iran's access to "low-level technology," in response to Iran's April 13 attack on Israel and its military support for Russia,

US imposes new curbs on Iran's access to 'low-level' tech after attack on Israel
Crime|News|World

Armenian victims group ask International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim

A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians has submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide against them

Armenian victims group ask International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim
News|World

EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas

The European Commission is proposing to open negotiations with the United Kingdom to allow young people to move freely, work and study in both regions after Brexit — the U.K.’s departure from the EU four years ago

EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas
Economy|Finance|News|World

IMF's Georgieva warns "there's plenty to worry about'' in world economy -- including inflation, debt

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the world economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of higher interest rates and the shock of war in Ukraine and Gaza, but “there is plenty to worry about,″ including stubborn inflation and rising levels of government debt

IMF's Georgieva warns "there's plenty to worry about'' in world economy -- including inflation, debt
MidEast|News|US|World

US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel

The U.S. and U.K. have imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East

US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel
Africa|Crime|News|World

Nigeria's army rescues a woman abducted from Chibok as a schoolgirl, and her 3 children

Nigeria's army says soldiers rescued a pregnant woman who was abducted by extremists a decade ago while she was a schoolgirl in the village of Chibok

Nigeria's army rescues a woman abducted from Chibok as a schoolgirl, and her 3 children
Business|MidEast|News|Technology|World

Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government

Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button deal

Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
Election|Europe|World

Croatia's conservative PM convinced his party will soon form a new majority after inconclusive vote

Croatia’s ruling conservatives says that talks are already underway on the formation of a new governing majority following a highly contested parliamentary election that saw a far-right party emerge as a potential kingmaker

Croatia's conservative PM convinced his party will soon form a new majority after inconclusive vote
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Officials at Group of Seven meeting call for new sanctions against Iran

Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented weekend attack

The Latest | Officials at Group of Seven meeting call for new sanctions against Iran
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Science|World

Cities with Black women police chiefs had less street violence during 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests

The type of life and professional experience a police chief has can influence how their departments react to protests, new research finds.

Cities with Black women police chiefs had less street violence during 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference

The leaders of Belgium and the Czech Republic are warning their European Union partners to take urgent action to prevent Russian interference in June’s Europe-wide elections

Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference
Europe|News|World

Russia reports downing 5 Ukrainian military balloons in Kyiv's latest apparent war innovation

Russia’s defense ministry says air defenses have downed what authorities describe as five Ukrainian balloons

Russia reports downing 5 Ukrainian military balloons in Kyiv's latest apparent war innovation
MidEast|News|Sports|World

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict
MidEast|News|Videos|World

Reuters photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza

Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem captured this year’s prestigious World Press Photo of the Year award Thursday with his heartrending image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece — a powerful depiction of loss and sorrow in Gaza

Reuters photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
Europe|News|World

European Union official urges G7 to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions

The European Union’s top diplomat is urging the Group of Seven to take quick and concrete steps to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine

European Union official urges G7 to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions
Asia|News|World

A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries. But there was no tsunami danger

Japanese authorities say that a strong earthquake that struck the country's southwest Japan has left nine people with minor injuries

A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries. But there was no tsunami danger
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Europe wants 2 things from China. It may not get far on either of them.

Europe wants two things from China: First, a shift in its relatively pro-Russia position on the war in Ukraine

Europe wants 2 things from China. It may not get far on either of them.
Environment|MidEast|News|World

United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation

The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, as its main airport worked to restore normal operations even as floodwater still covered portions of major highways and roads

United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation
Americas|Asia|News|Opinion|World

US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea

America stands with Japan until all Japanese abducted by North Korea decades ago return home to end their painful separation

US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
Asia|MidEast|News|World

China and Indonesia call for cease-fire in Gaza

The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of the ongoing war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians

China and Indonesia call for cease-fire in Gaza
Africa|Election|News|World

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to a democracy 30 years ago

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe
Election|Europe|News|World

Prominent figure in German far-right party going on trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan

One of the most prominent figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany party is going on trial Thursday on charges of twice using a Nazi slogan, months before a regional election in which he is running to become his state’s governor

Prominent figure in German far-right party going on trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan
News|Political|World

Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel

Iran’s attack against Israel over the weekend has spurred a flurry of bipartisan legislative action in Congress

Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution

The head of the U.N. agency that has helped millions of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank for decades is urging the U.N. Security Council to ensure its survival as Israel again demands its dissolution

UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
Asia|World

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'

The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'
Asia|Sports|World

China-born Zhou Guanyu will be a star regardless of who wins the F1 race in Shanghai

Formula 1 returns to China this weekend after a five-year absence

China-born Zhou Guanyu will be a star regardless of who wins the F1 race in Shanghai
News|US|World

Poland's president becomes the latest leader to visit Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return

Former President Donald Trump has met in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda

Poland's president becomes the latest leader to visit Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return
MidEast|News|US|World

What's inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza

What's inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel
MidEast|News|World

Oman serves as a crucial back channel between Iran and the US as tensions flare in the Middle East

The small Gulf state has hosted high-level Western and Iranian delegations, passing messages between them.

Oman serves as a crucial back channel between Iran and the US as tensions flare in the Middle East
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel

Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York’s Plaza Hotel to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel
Asia|Environment|News|World

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave

Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami alert after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave
News|World

Pentagon leaders press Congress for Ukraine funding, saying battlefield situation is dire

Pentagon leaders are telling Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need the military weapons that are being held up by Congress’ failure to pass a funding package

Pentagon leaders press Congress for Ukraine funding, saying battlefield situation is dire
News|Uncategorized|US|World

A vehicle backfiring startled a circus elephant into a Montana street. She still performed Monday

The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant while she was getting a pre-show bath in Butte, Montana

A vehicle backfiring startled a circus elephant into a Montana street. She still performed Monday
Europe|News|World

A neglected burial ground for migrants on Greek island of Lesbos has been given a drastic overhaul

A makeshift burial ground for migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos has been cleaned up and redesigned after years of neglect

A neglected burial ground for migrants on Greek island of Lesbos has been given a drastic overhaul
Asia|Europe|MidEast|News|US|World

House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package moving ahead as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding that also includes Israel and Taiwan

House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package moving ahead as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Things to know as courts and legislatures act on transgender kids’ rights

Several U.S. courts have ruled this week on state laws restricting the rights of transgender young people

Things to know as courts and legislatures act on transgender kids’ rights
Economy|Environment|Science|World

New study calculates climate change's economic bite will hit about $38 trillion a year by 2049

A new study says climate change will reduce future global income by about 19% in the next 25 years compared to a fictional world that’s not warming, with the poorest areas and those least responsible for heat-trapping gases taking the biggest monetary hit

New study calculates climate change's economic bite will hit about $38 trillion a year by 2049
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Political|World

Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender

The Swedish parliament has passed a law lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16

Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
Europe|News|World

Ireland at the crossroads: Can the ancient Brehon laws guide the republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment?

New Irish prime minister takes over as the republic faces challenges that include a wave of xenophobia.

Ireland at the crossroads: Can the ancient Brehon laws guide the republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment?
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Human rights group alleges widespread torture, abuse of detainees accused of IS affiliation in Syria

Amnesty International says it has documented widespread abuses, including torture and deprivation of medical care, in detention facilities holding thousands of suspected Islamic State members and their relatives in northeast Syria

Human rights group alleges widespread torture, abuse of detainees accused of IS affiliation in Syria
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British envoy says Israel is 'making a decision to act' as Iran vows to respond to any incursion

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says Israel “is making a decision to act” in response to Iran’s missile and drone attack over the weekend

British envoy says Israel is 'making a decision to act' as Iran vows to respond to any incursion
Europe|News|World

Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people as the war approaches a critical stage

Local officials say three Russian missiles have slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, hitting an eight-floor apartment building and killing at least eight people

Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people as the war approaches a critical stage
Economy|Europe|News|World

Unions in Greece call widespread strikes, seeking a return to bargaining rights axed during bailouts

Strikes called by Greece’s largest labor union have halted ferries and public transport services in Athens and other cities

Unions in Greece call widespread strikes, seeking a return to bargaining rights axed during bailouts
MidEast|News|World

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport

Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport
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The Latest | Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'

Iran’s president has warned that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s attack over the weekend

The Latest | Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'
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Death toll from 4 days of rains rises to 63 in Pakistan with more rain on the forecast

Lightning and heavy rains led to 14 deaths in Pakistan, officials said Wednesday, bringing the death toll from four days of extreme weather to at least 63

Death toll from 4 days of rains rises to 63 in Pakistan with more rain on the forecast
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks are mixed while US seems committed to current rates

Asian shares are trading mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped on firmer expectations that the Fed is committed to its current rate practices

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks are mixed while US seems committed to current rates
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Envoy says US and allies are mulling options 'both inside and outside the UN' to monitor North Korea

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says America and its allies are discussing options “both inside and outside the U

Envoy says US and allies are mulling options 'both inside and outside the UN' to monitor North Korea
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Italy seeks G7 message to de-escalate Mideast tensions as foreign ministers meet in Capri

Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting on the resort island of Capri

Italy seeks G7 message to de-escalate Mideast tensions as foreign ministers meet in Capri
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UN appeals for $2.8 billion to help 3 million Palestinians in desperate need of food and other aid

The United Nations is appealing for $2.8 billion to provide desperately needed aid to 3 million Palestinians, stressing that tackling looming famine in war-torn Gaza requires not only food but sanitation, water and health facilities

UN appeals for $2.8 billion to help 3 million Palestinians in desperate need of food and other aid
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Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from a Myanmar prison to house arrest due to heat wave

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from a Myanmar prison to house arrest due to heat wave
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Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87

Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist attacks and opposed the Iraq invasion, has died

Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87
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Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China

Voting has begun across the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific nation’s first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing and struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese navy gaining a foothold in the region

Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China
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Trump to meet with Polish president Duda as NATO leaders call for additional support for Ukraine

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday in New York

Trump to meet with Polish president Duda as NATO leaders call for additional support for Ukraine
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Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador has started to ration electricity in its main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes
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Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa

Strong storms have caused damage in parts of the middle U.S. and spawned tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa, including one that left two people hurt

Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa
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Retired general's testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses

An Army general who investigated the abuse of prisoners 20 years ago at Iraq’s infamous Abu Ghraib prison has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees for interrogations

Retired general's testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel says it will retaliate against Iran, despite the risks

Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran even though such a mission carries many risks

Israel says it will retaliate against Iran, despite the risks
Education|News|US|World

Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians

The University of Southern California has canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian, a Muslim student who has expressed support for Palestinians, citing substantial security risks for the event that draws 65,000 people to campus

Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians
Crime|Health|News|US|World

House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the United States

A congressional committee is accusing China of fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by drug traffickers to make fentanyl outside the country

House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the United States
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Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy there

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito

Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy there
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Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies

Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies
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Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global 'economic spillovers' and warns of more sanctions

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning of potential global “economic spillovers” from rising tensions in the Middle East

Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global 'economic spillovers' and warns of more sanctions
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Company believes it found sunken barge in Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that got loose

A barge operator believes it has found a sunken barge in the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that broke loose and floated away during weekend flooding

Company believes it found sunken barge in Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that got loose
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Ukrainian president signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia's aggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a controversial law, days after it was passed by parliament, potentially helping Kyiv to boost conscription to replenish depleted forces to fend off Russia’s continued aggression

Ukrainian president signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia's aggression
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US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with China’s national defense minister in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022
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IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, saying the world appears headed for a “soft landing” — reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth

IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
Africa|Economy|News|US|World

The US is losing access to its bases in Niger − here’s why that’s a big deal

The disintegration of the United States’ relationship with Niger following its military coup in 2023 is giving way to stronger ties between the African country and Russia and China.

The US is losing access to its bases in Niger − here’s why that’s a big deal
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The Latest | Israel must stop settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says

The United Nations human rights office says Israeli security forces must immediately put an end to settler attacks on Palestinians

The Latest | Israel must stop settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says
Europe|News|World

Rivers recede but flooding plagues thousands in central Russia

Water levels in some overflowing rivers in Russia were starting to drop on Monday, but flooding remains widespread, Russian state TV reports said

Rivers recede but flooding plagues thousands in central Russia
Health|News|Science|World

Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

President Joe Biden's administration is launching a program that will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak

Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
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US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is preparing fresh sanctions on Iran in response to Iran's attack on Israel, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a copy of her remarks.

US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Greece plans 2 marine protected areas as part of an $830 million environmental protection program

Greece aims to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect biodiversity and marine ecosystems, with the plans to be formally announced at an international oceans conference starting in Athens Tuesday

Greece plans 2 marine protected areas as part of an $830 million environmental protection program
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient
Arts|MidEast|News|World

Artist and curators refuse to open Israel pavilion at Venice Biennale until cease-fire, hostage deal

The artist and curators representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale have announced they won’t open the Israeli exhibition until there's a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages

Artist and curators refuse to open Israel pavilion at Venice Biennale until cease-fire, hostage deal
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On a China visit, the German chancellor says Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens global security

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told Chinese leader Xi Jinping who hosted him in Beijing that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine threatens global security, in an apparent call for China to apply greater pressure on its neighbor to end the war

On a China visit, the German chancellor says Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens global security
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9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say

Brazilian police investigating the discovery of a boat full of corpses say the dead were likely African migrants from Mali and Mauritania

9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say
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Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18

Heavy rains have lashed the United Arab Emirates, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai

Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
Australia|Crime|News|World

Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack

A teenager has been accused of wounding a Christian bishop and priest during a church service in a second high-profile knife attack to rock Sydney in recent days

Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack
Asia|Crime|News|World

Philippines' Marcos says 'not one person died' as police make huge drug bust, in dig at predecessor

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says police have seized the largest haul of methamphetamine in the country in years without anybody being killed, in a subtle criticism of his predecessor’s notoriously deadly crackdown on illegal drugs

Philippines' Marcos says 'not one person died' as police make huge drug bust, in dig at predecessor
Environment|News|US|World

Maui Fire Department to release after-action report on deadly Hawaii wildfires

The Maui Fire Department is expected to release a report Tuesday detailing how the agency responded to a series of wildfires that burned on the island during a windstorm last August

Maui Fire Department to release after-action report on deadly Hawaii wildfires
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New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short

The Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes

New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short
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Trump trial: Why can't Americans see or hear what is going on inside the courtroom?

It's a moment in history

Trump trial: Why can't Americans see or hear what is going on inside the courtroom?
Europe|News|World

IAEA warns that attacks on a nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine put the world at risk

Russia and Ukraine are trading blame before the United Nations Security Council for the attacks on Europe's largest nuclear power plant

IAEA warns that attacks on a nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine put the world at risk
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House Speaker Mike Johnson leaves uncertain his plan to advance aid for Israel and Ukraine

House Speaker Mike Johnson is leaving uncertain his plan for advancing wartime aid for Ukraine

House Speaker Mike Johnson leaves uncertain his plan to advance aid for Israel and Ukraine
Americas|Environment|News|World

Colombia's capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists

The mayor of Colombia’s capital has announced new measures to reduce water consumption in the city of eight million people, where a drought associated with the El Niño weather pattern has already prompted officials to ration water in most neighborhoods and ask residents to change their showering habits

Colombia's capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists
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Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress

President Joe Biden called on the House to immediately take up the Senate-passed supplemental legislation for Ukraine and Israel funding on Monday as he hosted Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the Oval Office

Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress
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Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands

The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in front of mostly empty stands

Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands
Election|News|Political|US|World

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law

Lawmakers in Georgia’s legislature have scuffled as the parliament started debating a divisive new law dubbed the foreign agent bill

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law
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Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes

Tens of millions of Americans stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore could face strong thunderstorms tonight through Wednesday, with tornadoes possible in a few states

Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes
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Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack

Israel’s military chief says Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile strike

Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack
MidEast|News|World

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminals, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation’s busiest airports

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers
MidEast|News|World

Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle

An Israeli court has ordered the eviction of Palestinian family in a deeply contested neighborhood of east Jerusalem

Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle
MidEast|World

Iraq's deputy prime minister, in US meeting, calls for regional restraint

Iraq called on all parties to show restraint amid soaring tensions between neighboring Iran and Israel, Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim said on Monday,

Iraq's deputy prime minister, in US meeting, calls for regional restraint
Environment|News|US|World

Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose

A stretch of the Ohio River near Pittsburgh remains closed to maritime traffic as crews equipped with sonar look for a barge believed to have sunk over the weekend

Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose
Environment|Science|World

Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans

Reef scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans

Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
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Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session Monday with no explanation

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is absent from the court Monday with no explanation

Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session Monday with no explanation
News|World

Ukraine's foreign minister says Israel's response to an Iranian aerial attack shows what Kyiv needs

Ukraine’s foreign minister says the success of Israel and its allies in largely thwarting a massive Iranian missile and drone attack shows what Ukraine could achieve against Russian aerial barrages if it had more support from its partners

Ukraine's foreign minister says Israel's response to an Iranian aerial attack shows what Kyiv needs
Europe|News|World

Germany’s turning point: 2 years into strategic pivot, progress made bodes well for the US, NATO and the world

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlined bold, long-term goals: Strengthen the country’s depleted military with extraordinary investments and adopt assertive foreign policy defending global norms.

Germany’s turning point: 2 years into strategic pivot, progress made bodes well for the US, NATO and the world
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Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn't preventable, refutes claims troops sighted the would-be bomber

A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable, and the “bald man in black” spotted by U.S. service members the morning of the attack was not the bomber

Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn't preventable, refutes claims troops sighted the would-be bomber
Asia|Economy|News|Political|World

Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for fair competition in trade relations with China while warning about dumping and overproduction as he spoke to students in Shanghai on Monday

Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military renews warnings to Palestinians not to return to war-torn northern Gaza

The Israeli military has renewed warnings for Palestinians in Gaza not to return to the embattled territory’s north

Israeli military renews warnings to Palestinians not to return to war-torn northern Gaza
Health|News|Opinion|World

Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks

An independent experts commission has recommended that abortion in Germany should no longer fall under the country’s penal code and be made legal during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy

Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks
News|World

The Latest | World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate for the Iranian drone and missile attack

World leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles

The Latest | World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate for the Iranian drone and missile attack
Asia|News|World

Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling

A civil lawsuit demanding damages for alleged racial discrimination by police in Japan has opened in Tokyo District Court

Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling
Asia|News|World

Singapore prime minister says he will step down on May 15 and hand post to his deputy

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will relinquish his office on May 15 and hand the post to his deputy Lawrence Wong, his office said Monday

Singapore prime minister says he will step down on May 15 and hand post to his deputy
Africa|News|World

World donors pledge more than 2 billion euros in aid for war-stricken Sudan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that world donors are pledging more than 2 billion euros in aid for Sudan after a year of war that has pushed its population to the brink of famine

World donors pledge more than 2 billion euros in aid for war-stricken Sudan
Europe|News|Sports|World

Macron says the Olympic opening ceremony on the Seine could be moved to stadium for security reasons

French President Emmanuel Macron says the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high

Macron says the Olympic opening ceremony on the Seine could be moved to stadium for security reasons
Asia|Election|World

Solomon Islands' elections could impact China's influence in the South Pacific

The country in which China has gained most influence in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands, goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election that could shape the region’s future

Solomon Islands' elections could impact China's influence in the South Pacific
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Canada and U.S. ratchet up their cross-border rivalry to new heights in women's hockey world final

Just when it appeared the competitive gap was closing between women's hockey powers, the U.S. and Canada ratchet the bar even higher

Canada and U.S. ratchet up their cross-border rivalry to new heights in women's hockey world final
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past

Every two years, a countdown to the Olympic Games is launched from its ancient birthplace with a flame-lighting ceremony in southern Greece at ancient Olympia

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
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In Modi's India, opponents and journalists feel the squeeze ahead of election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are increasingly wielding strong-arm tactics to subdue political opponents and critics of the ruling Hindu-nationalist party

In Modi's India, opponents and journalists feel the squeeze ahead of election
MidEast|News|World

Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar, raising more questions about US troop presence

President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader this week for talks that come as tensions across the Middle East have soared over the war in Gaza and Iran's attack on Israel in retaliation for an Israeli military strike against an Iranian facility in Syria

Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar, raising more questions about US troop presence
Europe|News|Sports|World

Seeing purple: Fans get a new track color and maybe record-breaking times at Paris Olympics

Fans will be seeing purple at the Olympics when athletes try to set records at this summer’s Paris Games

Seeing purple: Fans get a new track color and maybe record-breaking times at Paris Olympics
Crime|Europe|News|World

Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande UK concert bombing take legal action against intelligence agency

More than 250 survivors of the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England are taking legal action against Britain’s domestic intelligence agency

Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande UK concert bombing take legal action against intelligence agency
Africa|Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

US judge tosses out lawsuits against Libyan commander accused of war crimes

A U.S. judge has tossed out a series of civil lawsuits against a Libyan military commander who used to live in Virginia and was accused of killing innocent civilians in that country’s civil war

US judge tosses out lawsuits against Libyan commander accused of war crimes
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Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran's assault on Israel?

Iran’s dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel

Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran's assault on Israel?
News|Sports|World

Danielle Serdachny scores OT goal to lift Canada to 6-5 win over US in women's hockey world final

Danielle Serdachny converted a rebound in front 5:16 into overtime for a power-play goal and Canada beat the United States 6-5 in a breathtaking women’s world hockey championship gold medal game

Danielle Serdachny scores OT goal to lift Canada to 6-5 win over US in women's hockey world final
MidEast|News|World

Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?

A long-running conflict between adversaries Israel and Iran fell short of open confrontation – until both countries took more direct aim at each other.

Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?
Asia|Crime|News|World

Pakistan investigating the shooting death of a suspect in the 2013 killing of an accused Indian spy

Pakistani police are investigated the shooting death of a suspect in the killing of accused Indian spy Sarabjit Singh in prison in 2013

Pakistan investigating the shooting death of a suspect in the 2013 killing of an accused Indian spy
News|World

What are Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?

Israel has multi-layered air defences against attacks by regional adversaries such as Iran, where military sites were hit by Israeli strikes on Saturday in the latest exchange in the

What are Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
Celebrity|Lifestyle|News|US|Videos|World

Gene Herrick, AP photographer who covered the Korean war and civil rights, dies at 97

Gene Herrick, a retired Associated Press photographer who covered the Korean War and is known for his iconic images of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement, died Friday

Gene Herrick, AP photographer who covered the Korean war and civil rights, dies at 97
News|World

Biden convenes G7 to discuss the Iranian threat and prevent an escalation after the attack on Israel

President Joe Biden has convened the Group of Seven advanced democracies to coordinate a rebuke to Iran for its unprecedented aerial attack on Israel and to prevent a wider regional escalation

Biden convenes G7 to discuss the Iranian threat and prevent an escalation after the attack on Israel
MidEast|News|World

The shadow war between Iran and Israel has been exposed. What happens next?

Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel marks a change in approach for Tehran, which had relied on proxies across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October

The shadow war between Iran and Israel has been exposed. What happens next?
MidEast|News|World

Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war

Israel said its strikes against Iran on Saturday were in retaliation for Tehran's strikes on Israel on Oct. 1, the latest exchange in an escalating conflict between the arch-rivals.

Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
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More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv's forces

More civilians have died across Ukraine as analysts warn that delays in U.S. aid would see Kyiv struggle to fight off Russian offensives

More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv's forces
News|World

Unfazed by danger and power, Guatemalan cardinal keeps up fight for migrants and the poor

Elevated by Pope Francis to the top hierarchy of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini has kept up his unflinching focus on the poor, the Indigenous and the migrant in Central America

Unfazed by danger and power, Guatemalan cardinal keeps up fight for migrants and the poor
Europe|News|World

Polish opponents of abortion march against recent steps to liberalize strict law

Polish opponents of abortion are marching in Warsaw to protest recent steps by the new government to liberalize the predominantly Catholic nation's strict laws and allow termination of pregnancy until the 12th week

Polish opponents of abortion march against recent steps to liberalize strict law
MidEast|News|World

Iran's attack on Israel raised fears of a wider war, but all sides in the conflict also scored gains

The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions

Iran's attack on Israel raised fears of a wider war, but all sides in the conflict also scored gains
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

India's Modi vows to boost social spending, make country into a manufacturing hub ahead of election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China

India's Modi vows to boost social spending, make country into a manufacturing hub ahead of election
MidEast|News|World

Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response

Israel has hailed the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran

Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Israel hails interception of drones and missiles in unprecedented attack by Iran

Israel is hailing the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles

The Latest | Israel hails interception of drones and missiles in unprecedented attack by Iran
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Israel has deployed a multilayered air-defense system. It faces big test with Iranian drone strike.

Israel has deployed a multilayered air-defense system

Israel has deployed a multilayered air-defense system. It faces big test with Iranian drone strike.
Americas|News|Sports|US|World

US and Canada win semifinals to set up 22nd gold-medal showdown at women's hockey championships

One of women’s hockey’s fiercest and longest-running rivalries — United States versus Canada — is adding yet another chapter at the world championships

US and Canada win semifinals to set up 22nd gold-medal showdown at women's hockey championships
News|World

The Latest | Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military attack on Israel

Iran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday, sending drones toward Israel

The Latest | Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military attack on Israel
MidEast|News|World

Israel find the body of boy whose disappearance sparked a settler attack in the West Bank

The Israeli army says the body of missing Israeli boy has been found in the occupied West Bank after he was killed in a “terrorist attack."

Israel find the body of boy whose disappearance sparked a settler attack in the West Bank
Europe|News|World

A local official says at least 10 people have died in shelling in Russian-occupied Ukraine

A Kremlin-installed official says at least 10 people including children have died in shelling that struck a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region

A local official says at least 10 people have died in shelling in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave

It’s water festival time in Thailand where many are marking the country’s traditional New Year, splashing each other with colorful water guns and buckets in an often raucous celebration that draws thousands of people, even as this year the Southeast Asian nation marks record-high temperatures causing concern

Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave
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More than 40 people still stranded the day after a deadly cable car accident in Turkey

More than 40 people remain stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern Turkey, 19 hours after one pod hit a pole and burst open, killing 1 person and injuring 7

More than 40 people still stranded the day after a deadly cable car accident in Turkey
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British military warns of possible vessel being boarded near Strait of Hormuz

The British says a vessel may have been boarded by an unknown party near the crucial Strait of Hormuz

British military warns of possible vessel being boarded near Strait of Hormuz
Americas|Environment|News|World

Colombia's capital starts rationing water after reservoirs hit historically low levels

A severe drought has pushed Colombia's capital to start rationing tap water

Colombia's capital starts rationing water after reservoirs hit historically low levels
Americas|News|US|World

US border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico

Arrests for crossing the U.S. border illegally fell slightly in March, bucking a usual spring increase amid increased immigration enforcement in Mexico

US border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico
Environment|Science|World

First attempt to catch orphaned orca calf in Canadian lagoon is unsuccessful

An orphaned killer whale stranded in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon is proving difficult for rescuers to catch

First attempt to catch orphaned orca calf in Canadian lagoon is unsuccessful
Crime|News|US|World

Former US ambassador sentenced to 15 years in prison for serving as secret agent for Cuba

A former career U.S. diplomat has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after admitting he worked for decades as a secret agent for communist Cuba

Former US ambassador sentenced to 15 years in prison for serving as secret agent for Cuba
Europe|News|World

Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores stranded

Local media in Turkey say one person was killed and seven injured when a cable car in the south of the country hit a pole and burst open, sending the passengers plummeting to the mountainside below

Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores stranded
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine

China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry

US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|World

Israeli settlers rampage through a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25

Palestinian health officials say dozens of Israeli settlers have rampaged through a village in the West Bank, killing one man and wounding at least 25 others

Israeli settlers rampage through a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25
Europe|Health|News|World

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say

Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
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'HELP' sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck nine days on remote Pacific atoll

The U.S. Coast Guard says three men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific atoll survived for over a week before being rescued

'HELP' sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck nine days on remote Pacific atoll
Asia|News|US|World

US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea

The Biden administration is again reassuring the Philippines the U.S. commitment to the islands’ defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea

US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea
Asia|News|Political|World

Thai foreign minister urges Myanmar's military to avoid violent attack on border town its army lost

Thailand’s foreign minister says he has urged Myanmar’s military authorities not to violently respond to its army’s loss of an important border trading town to its opponents

Thai foreign minister urges Myanmar's military to avoid violent attack on border town its army lost
Arts|Europe|News|Science|World

Berlin zoo celebrates the 67th birthday of Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla

Berlin’s zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou the gorilla, its oldest resident, who it believes is also the oldest gorilla in the world

Berlin zoo celebrates the 67th birthday of Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla
Africa|News|World

At least a dozen killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in Kenya

The United Nations say heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000 people

At least a dozen killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in Kenya
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The Latest | 2 Palestinians killed and 3 injured in confrontations with Israeli forces in West Bank

Two Palestinians have been killed early Friday in confrontations with Israeli forces in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

The Latest | 2 Palestinians killed and 3 injured in confrontations with Israeli forces in West Bank
Europe|News|World

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

The Kremlin says that a draft agreement between Russia and Ukraine negotiated in 2022 could serve as a starting point for prospective talks to end the fighting that has dragged into a third year

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
News|Travel|World

Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy

The Vatican says Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September

Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
Africa|News|World

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US

State television in Niger has broadcast footage of Russian military trainers arriving in the country aboard a plane equipped with security supplies

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender

German lawmakers are expected to vote on a government plan to make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official documents

German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender
Africa|News|World

Sudan's war began a year ago. Children are among its most fragile survivors

The war in Sudan began a year ago

Sudan's war began a year ago. Children are among its most fragile survivors
Americas|Crime|News|World

Argentine court blames Iran and Hezbollah for deadly 1994 Jewish center bombing

Argentina’s highest criminal court has reported a new development in the elusive quest for justice in the country’s deadliest attack in history — the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center headquarters

Argentine court blames Iran and Hezbollah for deadly 1994 Jewish center bombing
News|US|World

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
Crime|MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US court

Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison were released, shocking the world

20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US court
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

North Carolina governor to welcome historic visitor at mansion: Japan's Prime Minister Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to tour different parts of North Carolina to spotlight his nation's title as the state's biggest foreign investor

North Carolina governor to welcome historic visitor at mansion: Japan's Prime Minister Kishida
Asia|News|US|World

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines

A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea, as U.S. President Joe Biden pledged an ironclad defense commitment to leaders from Japan and the Philippines at the White House

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
News|Political|US|World

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
News|US|World

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
News|US|World

US lawmakers, activists urge action on migration from, firearms to Haiti

U.S. lawmakers on Thursday called for the country to take further action to stop the flow of firearms to Haiti and to halt the forced return of migrants seeking to flee

US lawmakers, activists urge action on migration from, firearms to Haiti
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has mocked a planned round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced agreements ignoring its interests

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans
News|US|World

More aid is supposed to be entering the Gaza Strip. Why isn’t it helping?

Under heavy U.S. pressure, Israel has promised to ramp up aid to Gaza dramatically, saying last week it would open another cargo crossing and surge more trucks than ever before into the besieged enclave

More aid is supposed to be entering the Gaza Strip. Why isn’t it helping?
Americas|News|Political|Technology|World

What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge

Elon Musk is clashing with a bald, athletically built Supreme Court justice in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation on X

What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll

A Haitian human rights group has released a new report that details the horrific violence unleashed this year by gangs who kill, rape and maim with impunity amid a political vacuum

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll
Europe|News|World

Massive attack destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants

Officials say a massive missile and drone attack has destroyed one of Ukraine’s largest power plants and damaged others

Massive attack destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Muslim leaders are 'out of words'’ as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza

Some Muslim and Arab American leaders have grown frustrated with the outreach from President Joe Biden's White House as the war in Gaza drags on

Muslim leaders are 'out of words'’ as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza
Asia|News|World

Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions

Experts say messages by two influential Taliban leaders in Afghanistan this week showed tensions between hardliners and more moderate elements who want to scrap harsher policies and attract more outside support

Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions
Americas|News|World

Mexico wants UN to suspend Ecuador over its police raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito

Mexico’s president says his country wants the United Nations to suspend Ecuador from the world body as part of a complaint to the top U.N. court over Ecuador’s police raid last week on the Mexican embassy in Quito

Mexico wants UN to suspend Ecuador over its police raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

IMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 and warns of potential long-term pitfalls

The head of the International Monetary Fund says strong economic activity in the United States and emerging markets is projected to help drive global growth by about 3% this year

IMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 and warns of potential long-term pitfalls
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Wife of Julian Assange says Biden's comments mean case could be moving in the right direction

The wife of Julian Assange says her husband’s legal case “could be moving in the right direction.”

Wife of Julian Assange says Biden's comments mean case could be moving in the right direction
Economy|Education|News|World

I spent a decade helping Afghan girls make educational progress − and now the Taliban are using these 3 reasons to keep them out of school

If the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan persists, consequences could include higher rates of abuse, the spread of extremism and billions of dollars in economic loss.

I spent a decade helping Afghan girls make educational progress − and now the Taliban are using these 3 reasons to keep them out of school
Australia|Health|News|Travel|World

Australian judge ends women's case against Qatar Airways but allows lawsuit against subsidiary

An Australian court has rejected a case brought by five women seeking compensation from Qatar Airways over invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s airport in 2020

Australian judge ends women's case against Qatar Airways but allows lawsuit against subsidiary
Asia|News|US|World

China sanctions 2 U.S. companies over 'support for arms sales to Taiwan'

China has sanctioned two U.S. companies over what it says is their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary

China sanctions 2 U.S. companies over 'support for arms sales to Taiwan'
News|World

The Latest | Israeli strike kills 3 sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip

The Latest | Israeli strike kills 3 sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
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In Russia's Far East, a new heavy-lift rocket blasts off into space after two aborted launches

Russia has successfully test-launched a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex, a lift-off that comes after two aborted attempts earlier this week

In Russia's Far East, a new heavy-lift rocket blasts off into space after two aborted launches
News|US|World

Biden to meet with Philippines, Japanese leaders as worry grows about Chinese action in Indo-Pacific

President Joe Biden is gathering Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House for a first-of-its-kind White House summit

Biden to meet with Philippines, Japanese leaders as worry grows about Chinese action in Indo-Pacific
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts and fill army ranks

Ukraine’s parliament has passed a law that will govern how the country recruits new conscripts following months of delay and after thousands of amendments were submitted to water down the initial draft

Ukraine's parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts and fill army ranks
Africa|News|World

10 years after Chibok, Nigerian families cope with the trauma of more school kidnappings

The mass abduction of 276 schoolgirls a decade ago in Nigeria marked a new era of fear in Africa's most populous country

10 years after Chibok, Nigerian families cope with the trauma of more school kidnappings
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|World

Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling the legislation

Poland's parliament is finally holding a long-awaited debate on liberalizing the country's strict abortion law

Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling the legislation
Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

A Congressman wanted to understand AI. So he went back to a college classroom to learn

Frightening to some, exciting to others, baffling to many: Artificial intelligence has been called an economic game changer, a threat to democracy or even an existential threat to humanity

A Congressman wanted to understand AI. So he went back to a college classroom to learn
MidEast|News|World

A mission of mercy, then a fatal mistake: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel's target

It was hours after sundown when eight aid trucks and three support vehicles started their journey into Gaza

A mission of mercy, then a fatal mistake: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel's target
Asia|News|US|World

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to address Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is heading to Congress to address U.S. lawmakers on the importance of keeping a strong partnership between the two countries at a time of tension in the Asia-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to address Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader

A new study has found that voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fair

Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader
Asia|World

Forced evictions or free choice? Cambodia's relocation of people from UNESCO site raises concerns

Cambodia's program to relocate people living on the famous Angkor archaeological site is drawing international concern over possible human rights abuses, while authorities maintain they're doing nothing more than protecting the UNESCO World Heritage Site from illegal squatters

Forced evictions or free choice? Cambodia's relocation of people from UNESCO site raises concerns
Business|Economy|Europe|World

China protests EU's investigation of subsidies in green industries, calling the move protectionist

China has accused the European Union of protectionism and “reckless distortion” of the definition of subsidies in response to a new EU investigation into Chinese wind turbine makers

China protests EU's investigation of subsidies in green industries, calling the move protectionist
Crime|News|Uncategorized|US|World

US military veteran accused of having explicit images of a child apparently joined Russian army

A U.S. Air Force veteran who fled a charge of possessing sexually explicit images of a child told his lawyer he joined Russia’s army

US military veteran accused of having explicit images of a child apparently joined Russian army
Americas|News|World

Argentina's police step up their response to growing anti-government protests

A confrontation between Argentine authorities and anti-government protesters outraged over President Javier Milei’s deep cuts to state spending has escalated, as protesters blocking the capital’s key thoroughfare were forcibly dispersed and eight of the movement’s participants arrested

Argentina's police step up their response to growing anti-government protests
Americas|News|World

Creation of transitional council that will select Haiti's next prime minister is imminent, US says

The U.S. assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs says the creation of a transitional council responsible for choosing Haiti’s next leaders is imminent

Creation of transitional council that will select Haiti's next prime minister is imminent, US says
News|US|World

Biden says he backs Japan's outreach to North Korea and says he's still open to talks with Kim

President Joe Biden says Japan’s attempts to set up a leader-to-leader summit with North Korea is “a good thing,” and reiterated his administration’s willingness for its own talks without preconditions

Biden says he backs Japan's outreach to North Korea and says he's still open to talks with Kim
Environment|News|Uncategorized|US|World

Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work

Japan is giving the U.S. 250 new cherry trees to help replace the hundreds that will be ripped out this summer as construction crews work to repair the crumbling seawall around the capital Tidal Basin

Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work
Europe|News|US|World

Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without US help, top Europe general says

The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine will be outgunned 10 to one by Russia within a matter of weeks if Congress does not find a way to approve sending more ammunition and weapons to Kyiv soon

Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without US help, top Europe general says
Australia|News|US|World

Biden says he's considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder Assange

President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long U.S. push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for publishing American classified documents

Biden says he's considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder Assange
Americas|Sports|World

Packers will face Eagles in Brazil in Friday night season opener

The Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles when the NFL holds its first regular-season game in Brazil on Sept. 6

Packers will face Eagles in Brazil in Friday night season opener
Europe|News|World

A Russian attack on a Ukrainian village kills a 14-year-old girl and two others, officials say

Authorities say a Russian attack has hit a grocery store and a pharmacy in a Ukrainian village close to the border with Russia, killing three people including a 14-year-old girl

A Russian attack on a Ukrainian village kills a 14-year-old girl and two others, officials say
Europe|News|World

Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day

Switzerland says it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of war, in hopes that Russia might join in the peace process one day

Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day
Environment|News|Science|World

UN climate chief presses for faster action, says humans have 2 years left 'to save the world'

The United Nations climate chief says humanity has only two years left “to save the world” by making dramatic changes in the way it spews heat-trapping emissions

UN climate chief presses for faster action, says humans have 2 years left 'to save the world'
Americas|News|Travel|World

Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives

In the small town of Comitancillo in Guatemala’s mostly Indigenous highlands, two murals memorialize the nearly two dozen local migrants who died in mass tragedies en route to the United States recently

Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives
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Water levels rise and homes flood in Russia after a dam bursts near the Kazakhstan border

Russian officials are scrambling to help homeowners displaced by floods, as water levels have risen in the Ural River

Water levels rise and homes flood in Russia after a dam bursts near the Kazakhstan border
Europe|News|World

EU lawmakers approve an overhaul of migration law, hoping to deprive the far right of votes

Lawmakers have approved a major revamp of the European Union’s migration regulations

EU lawmakers approve an overhaul of migration law, hoping to deprive the far right of votes
Asia|Election|News|World

Chinese President Xi meets former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou on pro-unification visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing in a bid to promote unification between the sides that separated amid civil war in 1949

Chinese President Xi meets former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou on pro-unification visit
Asia|News|US|World

Biden to honor PM Kishida, reflect on Japan's growing clout on international stage

President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for talks on the delicate security situation in the Pacific and a glitzy state dinner

Biden to honor PM Kishida, reflect on Japan's growing clout on international stage
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden says Netanyahu's approach to the war is a mistake, deepening a rift between the two allies

U.S. President Joe Biden has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza a mistake

Biden says Netanyahu's approach to the war is a mistake, deepening a rift between the two allies
News|World

Iran’s supreme leader reiterates a promise to retaliate against Israel over killings of generals

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reiterating a promise to retaliate against Israel over the killings of Iranian generals in Syria

Iran’s supreme leader reiterates a promise to retaliate against Israel over killings of generals
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has not informed the U.S. of any specific date for the start of a major offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah

The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasion
Opinion|Sports|World

Soon to be a 2-time Olympic host city, Salt Lake City’s zest for the Games is now an outlier

Many other past Olympic hosts around the world have decided in recent years that bringing back the Games isn’t worth the money or hassle

Soon to be a 2-time Olympic host city, Salt Lake City’s zest for the Games is now an outlier
Asia|News|World

Hong Kong building fire kills at least 4 people and injures 12

At least four people were killed and another 12 injured in a fire in a building in Hong Kong

Hong Kong building fire kills at least 4 people and injures 12
News|Political|US|World

U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine

The State Department has greenlighted an emergency $138 million in foreign military sales for Ukraine to provide critical support and repairs for Kyiv's Hawk missile systems

U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people

The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people
Americas|Crime|Economy|News|World

Former Venezuelan oil minister is arrested in connection with corruption probe, authorities say

Venezuela’s government says the country’s former oil minister has been arrested on allegations of corruption

Former Venezuelan oil minister is arrested in connection with corruption probe, authorities say
News|World

Medical care and supplies are scarce as gang violence chokes Haiti's capital

Fresh gunfire has erupted in Haiti's capital, forcing aid workers in downtown Port-au-Prince to halt urgently needed care for thousands of people

Medical care and supplies are scarce as gang violence chokes Haiti's capital
News|World

AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary in a test of military's future drone warplanes

The Air Force is betting a large part of its future air warfare on a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomously operated combat aircraft

AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary in a test of military's future drone warplanes
Europe|News|Science|World

Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, has died at 94, university says

The University of Edinburgh says Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the Higgs boson particle, has died at 94

Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, has died at 94, university says
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US lawmakers urge release of Russia critic Kara-Murza on the anniversary of his imprisonment

Members of Congress on Tuesday are calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. The renewed calls from lawmakers have come on the second anniversary of his imprisonment, part of the Kremlin’s relentless crackdown on critics of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

US lawmakers urge release of Russia critic Kara-Murza on the anniversary of his imprisonment
Europe|News|World

At least 3 dead and 4 missing in an explosion at hydroelectric plant near Bologna

Italian officials say an explosion at a hydroelectric plant Tuesday in the Apennine Mountains south of Bologna has left at least three people dead and another four reported missing

At least 3 dead and 4 missing in an explosion at hydroelectric plant near Bologna
Africa|Election|News|World

South African court rules former leader Jacob Zuma can contest election

South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls

South African court rules former leader Jacob Zuma can contest election
Asia|Election|News|World

South Korea's president faces a major test in a crucial parliamentary election

South Koreans vote Wednesday for a new parliament in a hotly contested election that's seen as a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's president faces a major test in a crucial parliamentary election
News|US|World

Top military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget and questions on Israel and Ukraine support

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. are urging Capitol Hill to support the Pentagon’s $850 billion budget for 2025 as questions remain as to whether lawmakers will support current spending needs for Israel or Ukraine

Top military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget and questions on Israel and Ukraine support
Crime|Europe|News|World

Amanda Knox faces a new slander trial in Italy that could remove the last legal stain against her

Amanda Knox faces another trial for slander this week in Italy in a case that could remove the last allegation against her eight years after Italy’s highest court threw out her conviction for the murder of her 21-year-old British roommate

Amanda Knox faces a new slander trial in Italy that could remove the last legal stain against her
Europe|News|Science|Technology|World

UN atomic watchdog says status of Ukrainian nuclear plant occupied by Russia is 'extremely serious'

The U.N.’s atomic watchdog says an explosion caused by an alleged drone attack at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Ukraine poses no direct threat to its safety

UN atomic watchdog says status of Ukrainian nuclear plant occupied by Russia is 'extremely serious'
Business|Economy|MidEast|News|World

Turkey and Israel engage in trade tit-for-tat as relations deteriorate further

Turkey and Israel have announced tit-for-tat trade barriers as relations between them further deteriorated amid the war in Gaza

Turkey and Israel engage in trade tit-for-tat as relations deteriorate further
Asia|News|US|World

US Indo-Pacific Commander 'very, very concerned' about Chinese aggression in South China Sea

The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command says he is “very, very concerned” about China’s aggression toward Philippine forces near disputed islands in the South China Sea

US Indo-Pacific Commander 'very, very concerned' about Chinese aggression in South China Sea
Asia|News|World

Myanmar military begins basic training for draftees as resistance forces keep the pressure on

Myanmar’s military has begun basic training at military bases and schools across the country for draftees called up under the country’s recently activated conscription law

Myanmar military begins basic training for draftees as resistance forces keep the pressure on
News|Political|World

China's Xi meets with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support against Western democracies

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a sign of mutual support amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and shared opposition to Western democracies led by the U.S. No details of the meeting were immediately released, although Lavrov held a news conference earlier Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at which they reaffirmed solidarity in international affairs

China's Xi meets with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support against Western democracies
Crime|News|World

Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court

Germany is strongly rejecting a case brought by Nicaragua at the United Nations’ top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and other support to Israel in its deadly assault on Gaza

Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court
Economy|Europe|News|US|World

UK's David Cameron heads to Washington for Ukraine talks after meeting Donald Trump in Florida

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Washington to press senior Republicans to unlock money for Ukraine

UK's David Cameron heads to Washington for Ukraine talks after meeting Donald Trump in Florida
Asia|News|World

One of China's top leaders will lead a delegation to North Korea this week

A top Chinese leader will lead a delegation to North Korea this week

One of China's top leaders will lead a delegation to North Korea this week
Europe|News|World

6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors

Six northern Europe countries bordering the North Sea have signed an agreement to work together to protect underwater infrastructure in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean from an increased risk of sabotage

6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors
Africa|News|World

A rescue operation is taking place in northern Kenya after floodwaters swept a bus away

Police and Red Cross workers are engaged in a rescue operation at a swollen river in northern Kenya after a bus carrying an unknown number of passengers was swept away by floodwaters

A rescue operation is taking place in northern Kenya after floodwaters swept a bus away
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Iran frees jailed conservationists who worked to save cheetahs

Iran has released two conservationists who worked to save the endangered Asiatic cheetah before spending five years in prison on espionage charges

Iran frees jailed conservationists who worked to save cheetahs
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The Latest | Netanyahu vows to carry out Rafah invasion, which US says would be a mistake

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated his pledge to invade Rafah

The Latest | Netanyahu vows to carry out Rafah invasion, which US says would be a mistake
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Rohingya who moved to island in Bangladesh are learning job skills, says Japanese charity chief

The chairman of Japan’s Nippon Foundation says the charity will spend $2 million to help move tens of thousands more Rohingya refugees to a remote island in Bangladesh and provide them with skills training

Rohingya who moved to island in Bangladesh are learning job skills, says Japanese charity chief
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Is action on climate change a human right? A European court will rule for the first time

Europe’s highest human rights court will rule on a group of landmark climate change cases aimed at forcing countries to meet international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Is action on climate change a human right? A European court will rule for the first time
Asia|Environment|World

Cruelty for clicks: Cambodia is investigating YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site

Cambodian authorities are investigating the abuse of monkeys at the famous Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cruelty for clicks: Cambodia is investigating YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site
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Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set for his much-anticipated visit to Washington

Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Broken record: March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say

The European climate agency says Earth was record hot for the 10th consecutive month in March

Broken record: March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say
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Ecuadorians wanted an action man. President Noboa has fulfilled that role — embassy raid included

While world leaders have expressed shock over Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s decision to raid Mexico’s embassy, the unusual move — and Noboa’s relative silence about it — is unlikely to hurt him with constituents

Ecuadorians wanted an action man. President Noboa has fulfilled that role — embassy raid included
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The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet

The U.N. Security Council has revived the Palestinian Authority's hopes of joining the United Nations as a full member

The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet
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Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for

If you missed North America's total solar eclipse or if you caught the eclipse bug, there are more chances to see the sun disappear

Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
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Pope marks 6-month anniversary of Hamas attacks by meeting with relatives of hostages

Pope Francis has met with relatives of hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7

Pope marks 6-month anniversary of Hamas attacks by meeting with relatives of hostages
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Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives

Transgender Catholics are voicing disappointment with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex

Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives
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Iran's foreign minister accuses U.S. of giving Israel 'green light' to attack consulate in Syria

Iran’s foreign minister has accused the United States of giving Israel the “green light” for a strike on its consulate building in Syria that killed seven Iranian military officials, including two generals

Iran's foreign minister accuses U.S. of giving Israel 'green light' to attack consulate in Syria
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'Panama Papers' trial starts. 27 people charged in the worldwide money laundering case

Panama has started the trial of 27 people charged in the worldwide “Panama Papers” money laundering case

'Panama Papers' trial starts. 27 people charged in the worldwide money laundering case
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Russians stage a rare protest after a dam bursts and homes flood near the Kazakh border

Russians in the city of Orsk gathered in a rare protest Monday calling for compensation following the collapse of a dam and subsequent flooding in the Orenburg region near the border with Kazakhstan

Russians stage a rare protest after a dam bursts and homes flood near the Kazakh border
Americas|Crime|News|World

Haiti police recover hijacked cargo ship in rare victory after 5-hour shootout with gangs

Haiti’s National Police says it has recovered a hijacked cargo ship laden with rice following a gunbattle with gangs that lasted more than five hours

Haiti police recover hijacked cargo ship in rare victory after 5-hour shootout with gangs
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The Latest | Will there be clear skies for the eclipse?

A total solar eclipse crossing North America will darken skies along a path through Mexico, the United States and Canada

The Latest | Will there be clear skies for the eclipse?
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As a Mississippi town reels from a devastating tornado, a displaced family finds its way home

The town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, has struggled to rebuild after a devastating tornado struck last year

As a Mississippi town reels from a devastating tornado, a displaced family finds its way home
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Ethnic guerrillas in Myanmar look set to seize an important town on the Thai border from military

Guerrilla fighters from Myanmar’s Karen ethnic minority are claiming to be close to seizing control of a major trading town bordering Thailand

Ethnic guerrillas in Myanmar look set to seize an important town on the Thai border from military
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Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China

Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July, Janet Yellen has united Americans and Chinese in wanting to know what she will eat next

Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China
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An espionage scandal rocks Austria, laying bare alleged Russian spying operations across Europe

Austria faces its biggest espionage scandal in decades as the arrest of a former intelligence officer brings to light evidence of extensive Russian infiltration, lax official oversight and behavior worthy of a spy novel

An espionage scandal rocks Austria, laying bare alleged Russian spying operations across Europe
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU Red Sea navy mission commander hopes for more ships to repel Houthi attacks

The commander of a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea wants to significantly increase its size to better defend against attacks by Houthi rebels

EU Red Sea navy mission commander hopes for more ships to repel Houthi attacks
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity

The Vatican has declared that sex change operations and surrogacy are grave threats to human dignity

Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity
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Ukraine denies a Russian claim that it launched drone strikes on a major nuclear power plant

A senior Ukrainian official has denied Russian accusations that his country’s army fired drones at a nuclear reactor at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant

Ukraine denies a Russian claim that it launched drone strikes on a major nuclear power plant
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Palestinians returning to Khan Younis after Israeli withdrawal find an unrecognizable city

Streams of Palestinians have filed into the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis to salvage what they could from the vast destruction left in the wake of Israel’s offensive

Palestinians returning to Khan Younis after Israeli withdrawal find an unrecognizable city
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What's expected at Japanese PM Kishida's US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week

What's expected at Japanese PM Kishida's US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties
Asia|Europe|News|World

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to emphasize ties with strongest political ally

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting Beijing to display the strength of ties with close diplomatic ally China amid Moscow's grinding war against Ukraine

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to emphasize ties with strongest political ally
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Top UN court opening hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflict

The United Nations’ top court is opening hearings in a case that seeks an end to German military and other aid to Israel

Top UN court opening hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflict
Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

Will China flood globe with EVs, green tech? What's behind latest US-China trade fight

China’s burgeoning production of electric cars and other green technologies has become a flashpoint in a new U.S.-China trade fight

Will China flood globe with EVs, green tech? What's behind latest US-China trade fight
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The Latest | Israeli troops withdraw from Khan Younis ahead of expected Rafah offensive

Israel’s military says it has withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group and bringing its troop presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month war began

The Latest | Israeli troops withdraw from Khan Younis ahead of expected Rafah offensive
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Mozambique ferry accident leaves more than 90 people dead including children, local media say

Local media reports in Mozambique say that more than 90 people including children have died after a makeshift ferry sank off the country's northern coast

Mozambique ferry accident leaves more than 90 people dead including children, local media say
Asia|Political|US|World

US treads carefully in responding to Hong Kong's new national security law

The U.S. has denounced Hong Kong’s new national security law as a tool to potentially silence dissent both at home and abroad, but so far the action from Washington has been notably muted

US treads carefully in responding to Hong Kong's new national security law
Science|Technology|US|World

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
Americas|Business|Celebrity|News|Technology|World

Brazil Supreme Court justice investigating Elon Musk over fake news and alleged obstruction

A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice is adding Elon Musk to an investigation over the dissemination of fake news and investigating him separately for alleged obstruction

Brazil Supreme Court justice investigating Elon Musk over fake news and alleged obstruction
Science|Technology|World

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada

Eclipse enthusiasts are staking out their spots across three countries, fervently hoping for clear skies

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada
Americas|News|World

Before Ecuadorian police broke into Mexican Embassy, governments were feuding over election, asylum

A spat between Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador spiraled into a full-blown diplomatic crisis when Ecuadorian police raided Mexico’s embassy Friday night in an extremely rare show of force that international law experts, presidents and diplomats have deemed a violation of long-established international accords

Before Ecuadorian police broke into Mexican Embassy, governments were feuding over election, asylum
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Drones attack Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, according to plant officials

Officials at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant say the site has been attacked by Ukrainian military drones, including a strike on the dome of the plant’s sixth power unit

Drones attack Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, according to plant officials
Health|News|Opinion|US|World

2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden

As he campaigns for a second term, President Joe Biden is highlighting how women’s health has been affected by the overturning of federal abortion protections

2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden
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Iranian official warns Israel that its embassies are not safe after deadly Damascus strike

A top Iranian military adviser has warned Israel that none of its embassies are safe following a strike in Damascus last week that killed two elite Iranian generals

Iranian official warns Israel that its embassies are not safe after deadly Damascus strike
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

International leaders condemn Ecuador after police break into the Mexican Embassy in Quito

International leaders have condemned Ecuador after police in the country's capital broke into the Mexican Embassy on Friday to arrest a former vice president who had been granted political asylum

International leaders condemn Ecuador after police break into the Mexican Embassy in Quito
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Top UN court will hold hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflict

The United Nations’ top court is hearing a case on Monday that seeks an end of German military and other aid to Israel

Top UN court will hold hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflict
Environment|Europe|News|World

Russia declares flood-hit Orenburg region a federal emergency with other regions under threat

State media say Russia’s government has declared the situation in flood-hit areas in the Orenburg region a federal emergency

Russia declares flood-hit Orenburg region a federal emergency with other regions under threat
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China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies

China’s military says it has conducted air and sea patrols and that all activities that “disrupt the South China Sea” are under control

China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies
Africa|News|World

Rwandans commemorate 30 years since the genocide whose legacy still scars the small country

Rwandans are commemorating 30 years since the genocide in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists, shattering the small East African country that continues to grapple with the legacy of the massacres

Rwandans commemorate 30 years since the genocide whose legacy still scars the small country
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These Palestinian mothers in Gaza gave birth Oct. 7. Their babies have known only war

Amal Al-Taweel and Rola Sager gave birth in a Gaza hospital on Oct. 7 — the day Hamas militants streamed across the border in a deadly attack that kicked off the war with Israel

These Palestinian mothers in Gaza gave birth Oct. 7. Their babies have known only war
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Latter-day Saints president approaches 100th birthday with mixed record on minority support

The oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has so far created a mixed legacy that some churchgoers say has made its global membership feel more included but has left LGBTQ+ members feeling unsupported

Latter-day Saints president approaches 100th birthday with mixed record on minority support
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Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico's embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?

On Friday night, diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador dramatically imploded after Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s embassy in Quito and arrested Jorge Glas, Ecuador’s former vice president

Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico's embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?
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Iranian commander renews vow to avenge Syria strike attributed to Israel that killed 2 generals

A top military commander has renewed Iran’s promise to retaliate after an airstrike earlier this week widely blamed on Israel

Iranian commander renews vow to avenge Syria strike attributed to Israel that killed 2 generals
Health|Lifestyle|World

The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips

The world’s oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation — and fish and chips every Friday

The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips
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In a Rwandan reconciliation village, collaborative efforts among women give hope for unity

In a community of genocide perpetrators and survivors outside the Rwandan capital of Kigali, more than half of 382 residents are women

In a Rwandan reconciliation village, collaborative efforts among women give hope for unity
MidEast|News|World

Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire

Israel’s military says it has recovered the body of a 47-year-old farmer who was held hostage in Gaza

Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire
Environment|Europe|News|World

Dutch police have detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among dozens of people who have been detained by police in The Hague as they removed protesters who were partially blocking a road in the Dutch city

Dutch police have detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague
Environment|News|World

Thousands are evacuated after floods break a dam in the Russian city of Orsk

Floods caused by rising water levels in the Ural River broke a dam in a city near Russia’s border with Kazakhstan, forcing some 2,000 people to evacuate, local authorities said

Thousands are evacuated after floods break a dam in the Russian city of Orsk
Science|Technology|World

A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in Kazakhstan

A Russian space capsule with two women and one man has safely landed in a steppe in Kazakhstan after their missions aboard the International Space Station

A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in Kazakhstan
Europe|News|World

Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 6 and wound 11

Russian forces overnight attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least six people and wounding 11 more in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, local officials reported

Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 6 and wound 11
Asia|Australia|News|US|World

US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea

The United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will hold their first joint naval exercises, including anti-submarine warfare training, in a show of force Sunday in the South China Sea where Beijing’s aggressive actions to assert its territorial claims have caused alarm

US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea
Africa|News|World

Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation

Rwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide against its minority Tutsi as new mass graves are still being discovered across the country in a grim reminder of the scale of the killings

Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation
MidEast|News|World

Israel says its strike that killed aid workers was a mistake. Rights groups say it was no anomaly

The Israeli military says two basic mistakes led to the series of drone strikes that killed seven staffers from the World Central Kitchen charity

Israel says its strike that killed aid workers was a mistake. Rights groups say it was no anomaly
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Aid worker deaths have appalled Israel's European allies. Some are considering a halt to arms sales

The Israeli military’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has triggered unprecedented criticism from European leaders

Aid worker deaths have appalled Israel's European allies. Some are considering a halt to arms sales
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Exhibit chronicles public mourning over Muhammad Ali in his Kentucky hometown

Like his lightning-quick jabs, word of Muhammad Ali’s death spread swiftly around the globe in 2016

Exhibit chronicles public mourning over Muhammad Ali in his Kentucky hometown
Americas|News|World

Mexico's president says his country is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after embassy raid

Mexico is breaking off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest a former Ecuadorian vice president who has sought political asylum there after being indicted on corruption

Mexico's president says his country is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after embassy raid
Asia|News|World

More than 600 people still stranded in Taiwan, 3 days after earthquake that killed at least 12

Rescuers are planning to bring in heavy equipment to try to recover two bodies buried under boulders on a hiking trail, three days after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years

More than 600 people still stranded in Taiwan, 3 days after earthquake that killed at least 12
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

As Yellen heads to Beijing, China worries that the U.S. is planning more tariffs on green tech

As U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeals to Chinese leaders to change their domestic manufacturing policies on the second day of an official visit, state media are receiving her message with skepticism, and anxiety about more U.S. tariffs on green energy products

As Yellen heads to Beijing, China worries that the U.S. is planning more tariffs on green tech
Asia|News|World

Beneath the calm, Hong Kong's new security law drives deeper, quieter changes

Two weeks after Hong Kong introduced a new national security law, life in the city appears unchanged

Beneath the calm, Hong Kong's new security law drives deeper, quieter changes
Americas|News|World

Brazil's Krenak Indigenous group gets literary esteem and an apology for dictatorship crimes

It was a monumental week for Brazil’s Krenak Indigenous group after decades of being overlooked at best, and at worst, subjugated and tortured

Brazil's Krenak Indigenous group gets literary esteem and an apology for dictatorship crimes
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza

President Joe Biden has written to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza
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What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains

The earthquake, one of New Jersey’s largest on record, could be felt from Maryland to Boston. But don’t read too much into it.

What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains
News|Science|World

East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know

Earthquakes large enough to be felt by a lot of people are relatively uncommon on the East Coast

East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know
Americas|News|World

Mexican president wanted to lead Latin America, but reality and his own rhetoric got in the way

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took office in 2018 hoping to recover Mexico's old reputation as the diplomatic leader of Latin America

Mexican president wanted to lead Latin America, but reality and his own rhetoric got in the way
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Half a year into the war in Gaza, here's a look at the conflict by the numbers

The Israel-Hamas war has stretched on for half a year and has become one of the most destructive, deadly, and intractable conflicts of the 21st century

Half a year into the war in Gaza, here's a look at the conflict by the numbers
Europe|News|World

Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?

The European Union is dealing with an increase in legal and illegal migrant arrivals, spurring some member countries to temporarily reintroduce border checks within what is normally a wide

Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?
Africa|News|World

First U.N. food supplies arrive in Sudan's Darfur after months but millions face acute hunger

The United Nations has begun distributing food in Sudan’s war-ravaged Darfur province for the first time in months following two successful cross-border operations but the population still faces widespread starvation unless more help arrives

First U.N. food supplies arrive in Sudan's Darfur after months but millions face acute hunger
News|US|World

Earthquake shakes New York City area

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said as residents felt rumbling across the Eastern Seaboard

Earthquake shakes New York City area
Asia|News|US|World

US-Chinese military talks resume on safety in the air and at sea after a nearly 2-year break

U.S. and Chinese defense officials are meeting for the first time in nearly two years to discuss unsafe and aggressive ship and aircraft incidents between the two militaries in the Pacific region

US-Chinese military talks resume on safety in the air and at sea after a nearly 2-year break
Health|News|Opinion|World

Right to children or children’s rights? Surrogacy debate comes to a head in Rome

An international campaign to ban surrogacy has received a strong endorsement from the Vatican

Right to children or children’s rights? Surrogacy debate comes to a head in Rome
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian officials again try to link the Moscow concert attack with Ukraine despite Kyiv's denials

Russian authorities have again tried to link the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall to Ukraine, saying one of the detained suspects had photos on his phone depicting troops in camouflage uniforms with the Ukrainian flag

Russian officials again try to link the Moscow concert attack with Ukraine despite Kyiv's denials
Asia|News|World

Survivors of Taiwan's historic quake recall harrowing moments of tremors, being trapped under rocks

Taiwan residents endured harrowing experiences when the ground shook with the strongest earthquake to hit the island in 25 years

Survivors of Taiwan's historic quake recall harrowing moments of tremors, being trapped under rocks
Election|Europe|News|World

A pro-Western career diplomat faces an ally of the populist premier in Slovakia's presidential vote

A pro-Western career diplomat and a close ally of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico are facing each other in a presidential runoff to determine who will be the country's next head of state

A pro-Western career diplomat faces an ally of the populist premier in Slovakia's presidential vote
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza

The Israeli military has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission

Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken says Israeli offers to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not be sufficient

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that measures the Israeli government has announced to expand the flow of aid into Gaza are welcome but may not be enough to meet the Biden administration’s demands for dramatic improvements in humanitarian conditions in the territory

Blinken says Israeli offers to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not be sufficient
MidEast|News|World

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander vows retaliation for strike that killed top generals

The bodies of the seven Revolutionary Guard members killed in an airstrike widely attributed to Israel that destroyed Iran’s Consulate in the Syrian capital were laid to rest in Tehran amid nationwide protests

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander vows retaliation for strike that killed top generals
Crime|Europe|News|World

Ukraine fires more than 50 drones against Russia in one of its biggest air attacks of the war

Moscow defense officials say Ukraine have fired more than 40 drones into Russia’s bordering Rostov region in what appeared to be one of its biggest aerial attacks in the war and as Kyiv’s forces step up their assaults on Russian soil

Ukraine fires more than 50 drones against Russia in one of its biggest air attacks of the war
News|World

The Latest | Israel says it will reopen border crossing with hard-hit northern Gaza

Israel says it’s taking steps to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, including reopening a key border crossing into hard-hit northern Gaza

The Latest | Israel says it will reopen border crossing with hard-hit northern Gaza
Africa|Entertainment|News|Videos|World

A film in Nigeria remembers the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago, and unites heartbroken families

A new film in Nigeria is being screened to remember the nearly 100 schoolgirls who are still in captivity 10 years after they were seized from their school in the country’s northeast

A film in Nigeria remembers the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago, and unites heartbroken families
Europe|News|World

Russia renews big attacks on Ukrainian power grid using better intelligence and new tactics

Russia is renewing its strikes on Ukraine's energy system

Russia renews big attacks on Ukrainian power grid using better intelligence and new tactics
MidEast|News|World

After six months of war, Israel's isolation grows with no end in sight

When Israel declared war against Hamas last October, it stood unified at home and enjoyed broad backing from around the world following an unprecedented attack by the Islamic militant group

After six months of war, Israel's isolation grows with no end in sight
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Treasury Secretary Yellen meets foreign business leaders in China ahead of trade talks

The U.S. treasury secretary has started her trip to China with a morning meeting with American, European and Japanese business representatives in the world’s second-largest economy

US Treasury Secretary Yellen meets foreign business leaders in China ahead of trade talks
News|US|World

Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94

Thomas Gumbleton, a Catholic bishop in Detroit, has died

Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94
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Trump says Israel has to get Gaza war over "fast," warns they are "losing the PR war"

Former President Donald Trump offered a tough message to Israel in its war against Hamas on Thursday, urging the country to: “Get it over with.”

Trump says Israel has to get Gaza war over "fast," warns they are "losing the PR war"
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Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians

President Joe Biden has told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that future U.S. support for Gaza war depends on new steps to protect civilians and aid workers

Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
News|Science|World

Total solar eclipse forecast: Will your city have clear skies Monday?

Clouds could obscure views of Monday's total solar eclipse in some parts of North America

Total solar eclipse forecast: Will your city have clear skies Monday?
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Border Patrol must care for migrant children who wait in camps for processing, a judge says

A judge has ruled that migrant children in makeshift camps along the U.S.-Mexico border waiting to be processed by Border Patrol are in the agency’s custody

Border Patrol must care for migrant children who wait in camps for processing, a judge says
Africa|Election|News|Political|World

Algerians question president for calling an early election without announcing his own campaign

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's surprise decision to schedule elections earlier than expected in Algeria is prompting suspicion and appears to be awakening discouraged political parties from a deep lethargy

Algerians question president for calling an early election without announcing his own campaign
Africa|News|Opinion|Political|World

President Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide

French President Emmanuel Macron says France and its allies “could have stopped” the 1994 Rwanda genocide and “lacked the will to do so.”

President Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide
News|World

Rights group says Israeli strike on Gaza building killed 106 in apparent war crime

Human Rights Watch says an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Gaza last October killed at least 106 civilians, including 54 children

Rights group says Israeli strike on Gaza building killed 106 in apparent war crime
Environment|News|US|World

As more storms approach California, stretch of scenic Highway 1 that collapsed is closed again

As more storms approach California, officials have closed a scenic stretch of iconic Highway 1 where a giant section collapsed into the ocean

As more storms approach California, stretch of scenic Highway 1 that collapsed is closed again
Europe|News|World

Finland will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice over migration concerns

Finland says it will extend the closure of its border crossing points with Russia beyond the current April 14 deadline “until further notice” due to a high risk of organized migration orchestrated by Moscow

Finland will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice over migration concerns
Europe|News|Political|World

Russian minister casts prospective Ukraine peace talks as Western plot to win hesitant Global South

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that prospective negotiations to end the fighting in Ukraine could be successful only if they take Moscow’s interests in the account

Russian minister casts prospective Ukraine peace talks as Western plot to win hesitant Global South
Science|World

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries

Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries
Asia|News|World

UN human rights body backs measures against Myanmar and investigations in Iran

The U.N.’s leading human rights body has agreed to measures aimed at putting pressure on Myanmar and Iran, whose governments have been accused of using violence against their own people

UN human rights body backs measures against Myanmar and investigations in Iran
Africa|Lifestyle|News|Political|World

Gay rights activists call for more international pressure on Uganda over anti-gay law

Ugandan gay rights activists asked the international community to mount more pressure on the government of Uganda to repeal an anti-gay law which the country’s Constitutional Court refused to nullify on Wednesday

Gay rights activists call for more international pressure on Uganda over anti-gay law
Europe|MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Senior UK jurists have joined calls to stop arms sales to Israel. Other allies face similar pressure

More than 600 British jurists are calling on the government to suspend arms sales to Israel

Senior UK jurists have joined calls to stop arms sales to Israel. Other allies face similar pressure
Asia|News|World

Myanmar resistance group says its drones hit targets in the capital, but army says it shot them down

Myanmar’s main pro-democracy resistance group says its armed wing launched drone attacks on the airport and a military headquarters in the capital, Naypyitaw, but the country’s ruling military said it destroyed the drones as they attacked

Myanmar resistance group says its drones hit targets in the capital, but army says it shot them down
MidEast|News|World

Lebanon's billionaire prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France

Lebanon's billionaire caretaker prime minister has denied all allegations of money laundering after a complaint was formally filed in France by two anti-corruption groups this week

Lebanon's billionaire prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise cheered by Wall Street finish

Asian shares are mostly higher after a firm finish on Wall Street, as expectations remained solid for U.S. interest rate cuts this year

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise cheered by Wall Street finish
News|World

Israel says it will reopen border crossing with hard-hit northern Gaza

Israel says it’s taking steps to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, including reopening a key border crossing into hard-hit northern Gaza

Israel says it will reopen border crossing with hard-hit northern Gaza
Asia|News|World

People jump into the sea to escape raging ferry fire in Gulf of Thailand. All 108 on board are safe

Panicked passengers have jumped into the sea to escape a raging ferry fire in the Gulf of Thailand, and all 108 people on board are safe

People jump into the sea to escape raging ferry fire in Gulf of Thailand. All 108 on board are safe
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russia launches drone attack on Kharkiv that kills 4 people and wounds 12

A Ukrainian regional governor says a Russian drone attack on Kharkiv has killed four people and wounded 12

Russia launches drone attack on Kharkiv that kills 4 people and wounds 12
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity

NATO is marking its 75th anniversary

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity
Crime|Europe|News|World

In the aftermath of the Moscow concert hall attack, is a harsher era under Putin in the works?

The attack on a Moscow concert hall, the bloodiest assault on the Russian soil in two decades, appears to be setting the stage for an increasingly harsh response by President Vladimir Putin after his tightly orchestrated electoral landslide last month

In the aftermath of the Moscow concert hall attack, is a harsher era under Putin in the works?
Africa|Economy|News|US|World

Russia and West join forces to tackle trade in 'blood diamonds' despite feud over Moscow's diamonds

The United States and its Western allies are feuding with Russia over its diamond production, but they joined forces to keep supporting the Kimberley Process, which aims to eliminate the trade in “blood diamonds” that helped fuel devastating conflicts in Africa

Russia and West join forces to tackle trade in 'blood diamonds' despite feud over Moscow's diamonds
News|Opinion|World

Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide

More than 250 Holocaust survivors have joined an international initiative to share their stories of loss and survival with students around the world during a time of rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip

Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide
Asia|Economy|News|US|World

Treasury secretary heads to China to talk trade, anti-money laundering and Chinese 'overproduction'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to a China that is determined to avoid open conflict with the United States

Treasury secretary heads to China to talk trade, anti-money laundering and Chinese 'overproduction'
Asia|News|World

Rescuers search for people out of contact in Taiwan after strong earthquake

Rescuers are searching for dozens of people out of contact a day after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings, caused multiple rockslides and killed nine people

Rescuers search for people out of contact in Taiwan after strong earthquake
News|Political|World

Palestinians want April vote on UN membership despite US saying peace with Israel must come first

The Palestinians want the Security Council to vote later this month on their revived request for full membership in the United Nations, despite the United States reiterating that Israel and the Palestinians must first negotiate a peace agreement

Palestinians want April vote on UN membership despite US saying peace with Israel must come first
Environment|News|Science|World

An orca calf stranded in a Canadian lagoon will be airlifted out to reunite with pod, rescuers say

Plans are underway to airlift a stranded killer whale calf out of a remote tidal lagoon off Canada's northern Vancouver Island in an effort to reunite the young orca with its extended family

An orca calf stranded in a Canadian lagoon will be airlifted out to reunite with pod, rescuers say
News|Political|World

In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine

Russia’s defense minister has warned his French counterpart against deploying troops to Ukraine in a rare phone call and noted that Moscow stands ready to take part in talks to end the fighting

In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting

A Palestinian American doctor who has volunteered in Gaza walked out of a meeting with President Joe Biden this week

Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting
MidEast|News|World

US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate — even as it says it wasn't involved

A top U.S. commander in the Middle East is acknowledging concern about retaliatory attacks on American forces there

US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate — even as it says it wasn't involved
MidEast|News|World

Houthis may be running low on their weapons stocks as attacks on ships slow, US commander says

A top U.S. commander says Houthi rebels in Yemen may be running through their supplies of drone swarms and anti-ship ballistic missiles as the pace of their attacks has slowed a bit

Houthis may be running low on their weapons stocks as attacks on ships slow, US commander says
Crime|News|World

AP PHOTOS: 10 years after her killing, Anja Niedringhaus' photos speak for her

On April 4, 2014, outside a heavily guarded government compound in eastern Afghanistan, Associated Press photographer Anja Niedringhaus was killed by an Afghan police officer as she sat in her car

AP PHOTOS: 10 years after her killing, Anja Niedringhaus' photos speak for her
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

The killing of aid workers adds to pressure on the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel

Britain’s main opposition parties are demanding that the Conservative government publish legal advice it has received on whether Israel has broken international humanitarian law during the war in Gaza

The killing of aid workers adds to pressure on the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel
News|World

New England braces for major spring snowstorm as severe weather continues to sock US

More severe weather is coming across the nation

New England braces for major spring snowstorm as severe weather continues to sock US
Europe|News|Sports|World

Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the Olympics

Police in Paris have removed about 50 migrants, including families with young children, from the Paris City Hall plaza as the capital prepares to mark 100 days to the start of the Olympic Games

Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the Olympics
MidEast|News|World

Bodies of 6 foreign aid workers slain in Israeli strikes are transported out of Gaza

Egyptian state media say the bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in a series of Israeli strikes have been transported out of the Gaza Strip before their repatriation

Bodies of 6 foreign aid workers slain in Israeli strikes are transported out of Gaza
News|Sports|World

IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner

The International Olympic Committee says it needs to find a suitable new international boxing body by early next year or else risk boxing dropping out of the Olympics for the Los Angeles Games in 2028

IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner
Europe|News|World

NATO weighs a plan to provide long-term military help to Ukraine as Russian troops assert control

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the organization is debating a plan to provide more predictable military support to Ukraine as better armed Russian troops assert control on the battlefield

NATO weighs a plan to provide long-term military help to Ukraine as Russian troops assert control
Africa|Environment|News|World

Zimbabwe declares drought disaster, the latest in a region where El Nino has left millions hungry

Zimbabwe’s president has declared a state of disaster over a devastating El Nino drought sweeping across much of southern Africa

Zimbabwe declares drought disaster, the latest in a region where El Nino has left millions hungry
Asia|News|World

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
Africa|Crime|News|World

Ugandan court rejects bid to nullify anti-gay law that provides for the death penalty in some cases

Uganda’s constitutional court has upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.”

Ugandan court rejects bid to nullify anti-gay law that provides for the death penalty in some cases
MidEast|News|World

Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces 'madness of war'

Pope Francis has led thousands of people in a moment of silence to pray for the aid workers killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza

Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces 'madness of war'
Africa|News|World

Former rebels in Central African Republic disarm but face few options. Wagner is one of them

Nearly 5,000 fighters have put down their arms in Central African Republic since a disarmament program launched nearly a decade ago

Former rebels in Central African Republic disarm but face few options. Wagner is one of them
Europe|News|World

Ukraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to plug a shortfall in troop numbers fighting Russia

Ukraine has lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion

Ukraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to plug a shortfall in troop numbers fighting Russia
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza threatens much-needed food deliveries

Israeli airstrikes have killed aid workers delivering food in Gaza

The Latest | Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza threatens much-needed food deliveries
Asia|News|World

Indonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting China

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on a visit to Japan that he wants to “further strengthen” relations between the countries

Indonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting China
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares drop after Wall Street sinks on rate worries

Asian shares are mostly declining after Wall Street broke its record-breaking run-up

Stock market today: Asian shares drop after Wall Street sinks on rate worries
Americas|Crime|News|World

Panama and Colombia fail to protect migrants on Darien jungle route, Human Rights Watch says

Human Rights Watch says Colombia and Panama are failing to protect the hundreds of thousands of migrants who cross the Darien jungle on their way to the United States and have become increasingly exposed to robberies and sexual violence

Panama and Colombia fail to protect migrants on Darien jungle route, Human Rights Watch says
Asia|News|World

A strong earthquake hits near Taiwan, tsunami alert issued

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off Taiwan, and Japan issued a tsunami alert for the southern Japanese island group of Okinawa

A strong earthquake hits near Taiwan, tsunami alert issued
Asia|News|Political|US|World

North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile with hypersonic warhead

North Korea says it tested another new hypersonic intermediate-range missile powered with solid propellants as it continues to expand its nuclear and missile program while tensions deepen with its neighbors and the United States

North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile with hypersonic warhead
Americas|Crime|Health|News|World

Haiti's surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks

More than 53,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in less than three weeks as deadly gang violence continues

Haiti's surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks
News|Science|US|World

From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions

More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America next week

From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
Environment|News|US|World

Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornados

Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
News|Technology|World

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Biden will host Muslim leaders at White House for working meeting on Gaza, scaled-down Iftar dinner

President Joe Biden is hosting a small group of Muslim American community leaders at the White House for a meeting and a scaled-down Iftar dinner

Biden will host Muslim leaders at White House for working meeting on Gaza, scaled-down Iftar dinner
Arts|News|World

Maryse Condé, prolific 'Grande Dame' of Caribbean literature, dead at age 90

A prize-winning author from Guadeloupe who was known as the ‘Grande Dame' of Caribbean literature has died

Maryse Condé, prolific 'Grande Dame' of Caribbean literature, dead at age 90
Crime|Europe|News|World

Fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations leaves 15 dead and several badly hurt

A fire has broken out at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations and 15 people are dead

Fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations leaves 15 dead and several badly hurt
Crime|Europe|News|World

Putin vows to find the masterminds of the Moscow concert hall attack and urges tighter security

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to track down the masterminds of the Moscow concert hall massacre that left 144 people dead

Putin vows to find the masterminds of the Moscow concert hall attack and urges tighter security
Food|News|World

What is World Central Kitchen and how has it helped people in Gaza?

World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, announced it is immediately pausing its work in the Gaza Strip after an apparent Israeli strike killed seven of its workers, mostly foreigners

What is World Central Kitchen and how has it helped people in Gaza?
Africa|News|World

Senegal prepares to swear in former opposition figure, recently freed from prison, as new president

Senegal is inaugurating Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president, completing the previously little-known opposition figure’s dramatic ascent from prison to the palace in recent weeks

Senegal prepares to swear in former opposition figure, recently freed from prison, as new president
News|World

Iran vows revenge after Israeli strike demolishes consulate in Syria

Iran and one of its key proxies have vowed to respond to a strike widely attributed to Israel that demolished Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus and killed seven, including two Iranian generals

Iran vows revenge after Israeli strike demolishes consulate in Syria
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

The Latest | Aid group says Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 7 of its workers

An aid group says an Israeli airstrike on its workers in Gaza killed at least seven people, including several foreigners

The Latest | Aid group says Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 7 of its workers
MidEast|News|World

Aid group says Israeli strike kills 7 of its workers in Gaza, including foreigners

An aid group says an Israeli strike that hit its workers in Gaza killed at least seven people, including several foreigners

Aid group says Israeli strike kills 7 of its workers in Gaza, including foreigners
Africa|Health|News|Opinion|World

Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it

More than 20 countries across Africa have loosened restrictions on abortion in recent years, but experts say many women probably don’t realize they are entitled to a legal abortion

Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it
Americas|Economy|News|World

Peru's embattled president replaces 6 ministers as lawmakers ask Parliament to remove her

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has replaced six ministers after they resigned as her government is rocked by a political crisis fueled by an alleged illicit enrichment scandal involving luxury watches

Peru's embattled president replaces 6 ministers as lawmakers ask Parliament to remove her
Americas|News|US|World

Mosques in NYC struggle to house and feed an influx of Muslim migrants this Ramadan

Mosques in New York City are struggling to house and feed migrants as the country’s latest immigration surge becomes increasingly more African and Muslim

Mosques in NYC struggle to house and feed an influx of Muslim migrants this Ramadan
Asia|News|World

North Korea fires an intermediate-range missile into its eastern waters, South Korea says

South Korea's military says North Korea test-fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast, as it pushes to advance its weapons aimed at U.S. targets in the Pacific

North Korea fires an intermediate-range missile into its eastern waters, South Korea says
Americas|Crime|News|World

Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near National Palace

Heavy gunfire erupted in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital as police battled gang members near the National Palace for several hours

Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near National Palace
Health|MidEast|News|World

As Israeli withdraws from raid on Shifa Hospital, accounts from military and witnesses differ wildly

On Monday, the Israeli military withdrew from its second devastating raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa, leaving it in ruins, with the walls blown out and frame blackened

As Israeli withdraws from raid on Shifa Hospital, accounts from military and witnesses differ wildly
Americas|News|World

Amid Haiti's spiraling violence, Florida residents worry about family, friends in the island nation

Florida residents are raising concerns about family and friends in Haiti amid ongoing violence in the Caribbean island nation

Amid Haiti's spiraling violence, Florida residents worry about family, friends in the island nation
News|Science|Technology|World

What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun during a total solar eclipse

What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada
News|World

Israel clears way to shutter Al Jazeera. Netanyahu says 'terror channel' airs incitement

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel, calling it a “terror channel” that spreads incitement, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure

Israel clears way to shutter Al Jazeera. Netanyahu says 'terror channel' airs incitement
News|US|World

Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102

The last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor has died

Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102
Environment|Science|World

West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore

Federal researchers indicate the gray whale population along the West Coast is showing signs of recovery five years after hundreds washed up dead on the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington state and Alaska, as well as Canada and Mexico

West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore
US|World

US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms

The Pentagon confirms that a senior Defense Department official who attended last years’ NATO summit in Lithuania had symptoms similar to those reported by U_S_ officials who have experienced “Havana syndrome."

US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
MidEast|News|World

Syria says an Israeli airstrike has destroyed Iran's consulate building in Damascus, with deaths

Syrian state media says an Israeli airstrike has destroyed the consular section of Iran’s embassy in Damascus, killing or wounding everyone inside

Syria says an Israeli airstrike has destroyed Iran's consulate building in Damascus, with deaths
MidEast|News|World

US and Israeli officials are to hold virtual talks on their dispute over a Rafah military operation

American and Israeli officials are planning talks to discuss the potential expansion of Israel’s war against Hamas to the southern Gaza city of Rafah

US and Israeli officials are to hold virtual talks on their dispute over a Rafah military operation
Crime|News|World

Russian security agency says suspects detained in the Caucasus are linked to Moscow attack

Russia’s top security agency says it has broken up what it called a “terrorist cell” in southern Russia whose members had provided weapons and cash to suspected attackers of the Moscow concert hall

Russian security agency says suspects detained in the Caucasus are linked to Moscow attack
Europe|News|World

Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell recreate a royal media disaster in Prince Andrew drama 'Scoop'

British royalty and the media can be an explosive mix, as recent weeks of speculation over the health of Kate, Princess of Wales, have shown

Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell recreate a royal media disaster in Prince Andrew drama 'Scoop'
Economy|Election|News|World

Opposition's local elections win shows voters are unhappy with Erdogan's government, experts say

The opposition’s surprise success in Turkey’s local elections, which saw it outperform President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party and add to municipalities gained five years ago, has left many wondering if it’s a turning point for the country reeling from economic hardship

Opposition's local elections win shows voters are unhappy with Erdogan's government, experts say
Europe|News|World

Germany has legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. But the buzz may not last.

Germany has legalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana

Germany has legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. But the buzz may not last.
Asia|Economy|Europe|News|World

France presses China on trade and Ukraine ahead of upcoming Xi Jinping visit

The French foreign minister has pressed China on trade issues and the war in Ukraine ahead of a planned visit to France by Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this spring

France presses China on trade and Ukraine ahead of upcoming Xi Jinping visit
Asia|Election|News|World

Here's what you need to know about the world's largest democratic election kicking off in India

With a population of over 1.4 billion people and close to 970 million voters, India’s general election pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an avowed Hindu nationalist, against a broad alliance of opposition parties that are struggling to play catch up

Here's what you need to know about the world's largest democratic election kicking off in India
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza's main hospital after 2-week raid, Palestinians say

Palestinian residents say the Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital after a two-week raid, leaving behind a vast swath of destruction

The Latest | Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza's main hospital after 2-week raid, Palestinians say
MidEast|News|World

Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza's main hospital after 2-week raid

Palestinian residents say the Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital after a two-week raid, leaving behind a vast swath of destruction

Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza's main hospital after 2-week raid
Asia|News|Technology|World

In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors

A group in Taiwan is focusing on seniors as it tries to combat fake news, one conversation at a time

In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors
MidEast|News|Sports|US|World

Americans star on an Iraqi basketball team. Its owners include forces that attacked US troops

A pro basketball team in Iraq is owned by a paramilitary group, and some of its forces recently attacked U.S. troops

Americans star on an Iraqi basketball team. Its owners include forces that attacked US troops
MidEast|News|US|World

US military says it destroyed Houthi drones over the Red Sea and in Yemen

The U.S. military says its forces have destroyed two unmanned aerial vehicles in the Houthi-held areas in Yemen and over the crucial shipping route in the Red Sea

US military says it destroyed Houthi drones over the Red Sea and in Yemen
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US|World

Emma Hayes slams 'male aggression' after clash with Arsenal coach as Chelsea's quadruple bid ends

Emma Hayes, the incoming coach of the U.S. women’s national team, appeared to push Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall and later complained about “male aggression” after Chelsea’s quadruple bid ended with defeat in the Women’s English League Cup final

Emma Hayes slams 'male aggression' after clash with Arsenal coach as Chelsea's quadruple bid ends
Health|News|World

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is to undergo hernia surgery.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is to undergo hernia surgery.
MidEast|News|World

An Israeli airstrike on a hospital tent camp in Gaza kills 2 Palestinians

An Israeli airstrike has hit a tent camp inside a hospital in central Gaza, killing two Palestinians and wounding another 15

An Israeli airstrike on a hospital tent camp in Gaza kills 2 Palestinians
Europe|News|World

1 dead as Russia launches attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

A Russian cruise missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine’s western Lviv region has left one dead

1 dead as Russia launches attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Thousands rally in India's capital as opposition bloc and Prime Minister Modi launch their campaigns

Thousands of people have attended a rally by an alliance of India’s opposition parties that criticized the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of stifling opponents and undermining democracy ahead of a national election next month

Thousands rally in India's capital as opposition bloc and Prime Minister Modi launch their campaigns
Europe|News|World

Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square

Pope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass

Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square
Europe|News|Travel|World

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain

Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s Schengen ID-check-free travel zone, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain
Election|Europe|News|World

The race is on for key cities as Turkey holds local elections in test of Erdogan's popularity

The race is on for control of Istanbul and other key cities as Turkey holds local elections

The race is on for key cities as Turkey holds local elections in test of Erdogan's popularity
Europe|News|World

Ambassadors lay flowers at site of Moscow concert hall massacre

Foreign diplomats in Russia have laid flowers at the site of last week’s attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people

Ambassadors lay flowers at site of Moscow concert hall massacre
News|World

Vatican confirms pope will preside over Easter Vigil after he skipped Good Friday at last minute

The Vatican has confirmed Pope Francis will preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night

Vatican confirms pope will preside over Easter Vigil after he skipped Good Friday at last minute
Americas|Travel|World

Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala

Each Holy Week, thousands of residents of the colonial, volcano-fringed city of Antigua participate in some of Guatemala’s oldest and most popular Easter traditions

Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala
News|World

LGBTQ-inclusive church in Cuba welcomes all in a country that once sent gay people to labor camps

After the 1959 revolution, Cuba repressed gay people and many were sent to labor camps

LGBTQ-inclusive church in Cuba welcomes all in a country that once sent gay people to labor camps
Europe|News|World

Zelenskyy fires more aides in a reshuffle as Russia launches drones and missiles across Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed a longtime aide and several advisers in a continuing reshuffle while Russia unleashed fresh attacks overnight

Zelenskyy fires more aides in a reshuffle as Russia launches drones and missiles across Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

4 UN military observers wounded in an explosion while patrolling Lebanon's southern border

Four United Nations military observers have been wounded while patrolling the southern Lebanese border after a shell exploded near them

4 UN military observers wounded in an explosion while patrolling Lebanon's southern border
MidEast|News|World

The US welcomes the new Palestinian government following its repeated calls for political reform

The United States has welcomed the formation of a new Palestinian autonomy government, signaling it is accepting the new lineup as a step toward political reform

The US welcomes the new Palestinian government following its repeated calls for political reform
Americas|News|World

Government agents raid Peruvian President Boluarte's residence in luxury watch investigation

Televised images have swept Peru of government agents from an investigative team breaking into the president’s residence with a sledgehammer

Government agents raid Peruvian President Boluarte's residence in luxury watch investigation
News|World

Israel's high court says the government must stop funding seminaries. Could that topple Netanyahu?

A dramatic decision by Israel's Supreme Court on drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the Israeli military could spell political trouble for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel's high court says the government must stop funding seminaries. Could that topple Netanyahu?
Africa|News|World

As conflict worsens in eastern Congo, 2 armed groups pledge to respect civilians

Representatives of two armed groups in Congo signed solemn pledges this week to both their violence-wracked country and the wider world: We will do better to respect and protect civilians

As conflict worsens in eastern Congo, 2 armed groups pledge to respect civilians
Health|News|World

Japanese authorities raid a factory making health supplements linked to 5 deaths

Japanese government health officials are raiding a factory that produces health supplements they say have killed at least five people and hospitalized more than 100 others

Japanese authorities raid a factory making health supplements linked to 5 deaths
Environment|News|World

Canada's Niagara region declares a state of emergency to prepare for an influx of eclipse viewers

Ontario’s Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April

Canada's Niagara region declares a state of emergency to prepare for an influx of eclipse viewers
News|US|World

Judge questions Border Patrol stand that it's not required to care for children at migrant camps

A federal judge sharply questions the Biden administration’s position that it bears no responsibility for housing and feeding migrant children who are waiting for agents in makeshift camps

Judge questions Border Patrol stand that it's not required to care for children at migrant camps
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is skipping the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, adding to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy liturgical period

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
News|US|World

US says imposing new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown

The United States said on Friday it is taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials over the crackdown on rights and freedoms in the Chinese-

US says imposing new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Netanyahu says Israel will return to table for cease-fire talks with Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will return to the table for cease-fire talks with Hamas

The Latest | Netanyahu says Israel will return to table for cease-fire talks with Hamas
Asia|News|US|World

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law

The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia says its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about the city’s media freedoms

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
News|World

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday celebrations

Hundreds of Christians have joined the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem’s Old City, commemorating one of the faith’s most sacred days with noticeably thinner crowds amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday celebrations
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Biden says he's working to secure release of Wall Street Journal reporter held for a year in Russia

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is working every day to secure the release of a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia

Biden says he's working to secure release of Wall Street Journal reporter held for a year in Russia
Africa|Crime|News|World

Burned bodies of Easter pilgrims still lie inside a bus that crashed off a bridge in South Africa

Emergency workers in South Africa are searching for the bodies of victims after a bus carrying pilgrims to an Easter gathering plunged off a bridge and caught fire

Burned bodies of Easter pilgrims still lie inside a bus that crashed off a bridge in South Africa
Crime|Europe|News|World

9 detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack, Russian state media report

Russian state news agency RIA Novosti says nine people have been detained by Tajikistan’s state security service over suspected contact with the perpetrators of last week’s attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people

9 detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack, Russian state media report
Europe|News|World

Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials say

Ukraine's armed forces say Moscow launched a large-scale attack on energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles hitting regions across the country

Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials say
MidEast|News|World

Christian nun in Lebanon prays for the Shiite Muslim fighters of Hezbollah. A furor ensues.

A video showing a Lebanese nun asking young students to pray for the “men of the resistance,” a reference to Hezbollah fighters, has sparked controversy in Lebanon

Christian nun in Lebanon prays for the Shiite Muslim fighters of Hezbollah. A furor ensues.
Europe|News|World

Meloni, Le Pen rift mars far right's prospects of wielding EU power

When a French minister compared Italy's nationalist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni last year to the leader of the French far

Meloni, Le Pen rift mars far right's prospects of wielding EU power
News|US|World

A growing number of Americans end up in Russian jails. The prospects for their release are unclear

U.S. citizens jailed in Russia include a Wall Street Journal reporter, a vacationing corporate security executive and a dual national visiting her family in Tatarstan

A growing number of Americans end up in Russian jails. The prospects for their release are unclear
Asia|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Filipino villager to be nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday to pray for world peace

A Filipino villager says he has signed up to be nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he says he will devote to pray for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and the disputed South China Sea

Filipino villager to be nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday to pray for world peace
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov tells newspaper that Ukraine peace plan is pointless

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview published on Friday, said Ukraine's proposed peace plan was pointless as it was based on unacceptable notions like Moscow's

Russia's Lavrov tells newspaper that Ukraine peace plan is pointless
News|World

King Charles hopes to visit The Bahamas next year, prime minister's office says

King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, told Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis on Thursday that he hopes to visit the Commonwealth nation next

King Charles hopes to visit The Bahamas next year, prime minister's office says
Business|Economy|News|US|World

US takes another step to stem the flow of technology to Russia for weapons

The U.S. is asking American companies to stop shipping goods to more than 600 foreign parties over fears the items could be diverted to Russia for use in its

US takes another step to stem the flow of technology to Russia for weapons
Africa|Crime|News|World

A bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people. 8-year-old child is only survivor

Authorities say a bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa, killing at least 45 people

A bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people. 8-year-old child is only survivor
News|World

Israeli court halts subsidies for ultra-Orthodox, deepening turmoil over mandatory military service

Israel’s Supreme Court has ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who don't serve in the army

Israeli court halts subsidies for ultra-Orthodox, deepening turmoil over mandatory military service
Business|News|US|World

Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridge

Critics say the patchwork system of safety regulations governing massive cargo ships like the one that toppled a Baltimore bridge this week can allow shippers to skirt oversight

Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridge
Europe|News|Political|World

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

Several central and Eastern European countries have begun marking the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine
Americas|News|US|World

Baltimore bridge disaster: immigrants died doing job 'others do not want to do'

They came to the United States for a chance at a better life.

Baltimore bridge disaster: immigrants died doing job 'others do not want to do'
Europe|News|World

Bosnian Serb leader Dodik threatens to block national government

Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik said on Thursday that Serbs would block the work of Bosnia's national government unless election laws imposed by

Bosnian Serb leader Dodik threatens to block national government
MidEast|News|World

UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza

The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to take measures including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into Gaza to tackle crippling shortages in the war-ravaged enclave

UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza
Environment|News|World

Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump

The Biden administration has restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back back under former President Donald Trump

Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump
Europe|News|World

Two people die after falling into the Atlantic along Spain’s north coast during high wind warnings

Emergency services in Spain say that two people have died after falling into the Atlantic Ocean on its northern coast

Two people die after falling into the Atlantic along Spain’s north coast during high wind warnings
Asia|News|Political|World

Russia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts

Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea by a panel of U.N. experts

Russia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts
Europe|News|World

French lawmakers condemn 'bloody and murderous' 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

French lawmakers have condemned an infamous 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris as a “bloody and murderous repression."

French lawmakers condemn 'bloody and murderous' 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters
News|Political|World

Palestinian Authority announces new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform

The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform

Palestinian Authority announces new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform
Crime|News|World

Haiti gang violence deaths surge in 2024, UN report says

Gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,500 people so far this year while dozens have been lynched by so-called self-defence brigades, the U.N. human rights office said on Thursday

Haiti gang violence deaths surge in 2024, UN report says
Asia|News|World

Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

The Philippine president says his government will enforce a “countermeasure package” in response to “aggressive and dangerous attacks” by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea

Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea
Europe|News|World

Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair

Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison

Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russia perseveres with bombardments of Ukraine in an effort to wear down air defenses

Authorities say Russia has fired salvoes of drones and missiles overnight at southern and eastern regions of Ukraine, injuring more than a dozen people as the Kremlin’s forces persevered with attritional attacks designed to wear down Ukrainian defenses

Russia perseveres with bombardments of Ukraine in an effort to wear down air defenses
Asia|Australia|Economy|News|World

China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve

China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries

China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Death toll climbs after airstrikes and rocket fire on Lebanon-Israel border

A series of Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon has killed at least 16 people, including paramedics

The Latest | Death toll climbs after airstrikes and rocket fire on Lebanon-Israel border
Election|News|World

Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key

With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair vote

Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
Asia|News|World

Ukraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia

Ukraine's foreign minister has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties between the two countries

Ukraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia
Health|MidEast|News|World

Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war's toll on Palestinian children

An international team of doctors was prepared for the worst before visiting a hospital in central Gaza

Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war's toll on Palestinian children
Crime|News|US|World

What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge

Here’s what to know about the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six construction workers presumed dead

What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge
Asia|Election|US|World

Taiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election

Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Thursday it believes U.S. support will remain unchanged no matter who wins the presidential election, but it will stay on guard for Taiwan-China

Taiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election
Africa|Election|News|World

Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says

The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nation’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory.”

Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
Americas|News|World

Haiti's transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete

Members of a transitional presidential council who will be responsible for selecting a new prime minister for Haiti have issued their first official statement

Haiti's transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete
Asia|News|US|World

Kansas considers limits on economic activity with China and other 'countries of concern'

Republican legislators in Kansas have advanced proposals to limit the state's involvement with individuals and companies from China and other U.S. adversaries

Kansas considers limits on economic activity with China and other 'countries of concern'
Americas|Election|News|World

What is happening with Venezuela's contested election?

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the country's presidential election in the early hours of Monday morning, even as the country's opposition said its candidate

What is happening with Venezuela's contested election?
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sat on a funding package that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine for over a month

House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
MidEast|News|World

US sanctions online site 'Gaza Now' and its founder for allegedly supporting Hamas

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash, for allegedly supporting Hamas

US sanctions online site 'Gaza Now' and its founder for allegedly supporting Hamas
News|World

Driving along -- and the roadway vanishes beneath you. What is it like to survive a bridge collapse?

What is it like to survive a bridge collapse

Driving along -- and the roadway vanishes beneath you. What is it like to survive a bridge collapse?
Science|Technology|World

A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

For the first time in history, world timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in a few years because the planet is rotating a tad faster

A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks
Europe|News|World

How events in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region raised fears of Russian interference

Since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, fears have risen in neighboring Moldova that it could also be in Moscow’s crosshairs

How events in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region raised fears of Russian interference
Africa|Crime|Education|News|World

Nigerian parents finally get a chance to see their children who spent more than 2 weeks in captivity

Parents of more than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued after more than two weeks in captivity say they saw them and that they couldn't hold back tears of joy during the reunion

Nigerian parents finally get a chance to see their children who spent more than 2 weeks in captivity
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US|World

Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is calling out China’s excess production in green energy, calling it unfair competition that “distorts global prices” and hurts companies and workers around the world

Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'
MidEast|News|World

Quran-burning Iraqi man who faces an expulsion order from Sweden plans to seek asylum in Norway

An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has told a newspaper in the country that he would seek asylum in neighboring Norway in the wake of a deportation order by authorities in Stockholm

Quran-burning Iraqi man who faces an expulsion order from Sweden plans to seek asylum in Norway
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope appears in better health, praises Israeli and Arab fathers who both lost daughters in conflict

Pope Francis appears in better health, walking into the Vatican audience hall on his own with a cane for his weekly audience and delivering his prepared text with a clear voice

Pope appears in better health, praises Israeli and Arab fathers who both lost daughters in conflict
Crime|News|World

Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack rises to 140 after another victim dies in hospital

The death toll in last week’s Moscow concert hall attack rose to 140 on Wednesday after another victim died in a hospital, Russian officials said

Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack rises to 140 after another victim dies in hospital
Environment|Food|News|World

783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says

A new United Nations report estimates that 19% of the food produced around the world went to waste in 2022

783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
Business|Economy|News|World

China's Xi issues a positive message in meeting with U.S. business leaders as relations improve

China’s nationalist leader Xi Jinping has called for closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting with top American business leaders in Beijing

China's Xi issues a positive message in meeting with U.S. business leaders as relations improve
News|Political|US|World

Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling

A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order that blocks Texas from arresting and deporting migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border

Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's president replaces a top security official

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced one of his top security officials

Ukraine's president replaces a top security official
Asia|News|World

Taiwan commissions 2 new navy ships as safeguards against rising threat from China

Taiwan has commissioned two new navy ships as a safeguard against the rising threat from China, which has been ratcheting up its naval and air force missions around the island that it claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary

Taiwan commissions 2 new navy ships as safeguards against rising threat from China
News|World

The Latest | Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel after an Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon

Around 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel on Wednesday morning, according to the Israeli military

The Latest | Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel after an Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon
Crime|MidEast|News|World

7 Lebanese and an Israeli killed in an exchange of fire along the Lebanon-Israel border

An Israeli airstrike on a paramedics center linked to a Lebanese Sunni Muslim group in south Lebanon has killed seven of its members

7 Lebanese and an Israeli killed in an exchange of fire along the Lebanon-Israel border
Asia|News|Political|World

Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority

Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill hat would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender

Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
MidEast|News|World

As those who fled Israel's border villages weigh whether to return, what hangs in the balance?

Months after Hamas attackers killed 1,200 people, a string of Israeli farming communities they targeted just across the border fence with Gaza remain all but empty

As those who fled Israel's border villages weigh whether to return, what hangs in the balance?
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat

Religious and neo-conservative groups have been ramping up pressure to ban abortions in staunchly Catholic Croatia

50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat
Americas|Economy|Environment|News|World

The presidents of France and Brazil meet and announce a $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon

The Brazilian and the French presidents announced on Tuesday a plan to invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) on the Amazon, including its part in neighboring French Guiana

The presidents of France and Brazil meet and announce a $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon
Europe|News|Opinion|World

An imprisoned journalist in Belarus designated a political prisoner by a leading rights group

A prominent journalist in Belarus has been designated a political prisoner by the country’s leading human rights group

An imprisoned journalist in Belarus designated a political prisoner by a leading rights group
Europe|News|Sports|World

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to the 2024 European Championship after bringing late drama to win emotional qualifying playoffs on Tuesday

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs
Education|Lifestyle|World

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela

Dozens of kids and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro’s Mare neighborhood gathered for the launch of a book in which they show, with their own words and pictures, how violence in their poor, bayside community weighs on their young lives

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela
Americas|Crime|News|World

Hunger deepens as relentless gang violence targets Haiti's capital

Gangs have intensified their rampage in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital, setting fire to a school and looting pharmacies near the country’s largest public hospital

Hunger deepens as relentless gang violence targets Haiti's capital
Americas|MidEast|News|Political|World

Colombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn't comply with a UN cease-fire resolution

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has threatened to break off diplomatic ties with Israel if the country doesn't comply with a U.N. Security Council resolution that calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip

Colombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn't comply with a UN cease-fire resolution
MidEast|News|World

Lebanese Sunni militant group head says coordination with Shiite Hezbollah is vital to fight Israel

The head of a Lebanese Sunni political and militant group that has joined the Shiite militant group Hezbollah in its fight against Israel on Lebanon’s border says the conflict has helped strengthen cooperation between the two groups

Lebanese Sunni militant group head says coordination with Shiite Hezbollah is vital to fight Israel
MidEast|News|Political|World

With its soldiers mired in Gaza, Israel fights a battle at home over drafting the ultra-Orthodox

As Israel battles a prolonged war in Gaza, exemptions from mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men have reopened a divide in the country and rattled the government coalition

With its soldiers mired in Gaza, Israel fights a battle at home over drafting the ultra-Orthodox
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled

Ukraine's navy spokesman says that Ukrainian forces have sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea, a major blow to Moscow’s military capability as the war has dragged into a third year

Ukrainian says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled
Europe|News|World

France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv's urgent needs, defense minister says

France's defense minister says it will soon be able to deliver 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine

France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv's urgent needs, defense minister says
News|World

Live updates | 6 construction workers are missing after bridge collapse

Officials say that six people remain unaccounted for after the bridge collapse, and that all are believed to have been working on it at the time

Live updates | 6 construction workers are missing after bridge collapse
Europe|News|World

King Charles III and Queen Camilla to attend Easter Sunday service in Windsor

Buckingham Palace officials say King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend an Easter service at the chapel at Windsor Castle on Sunday

King Charles III and Queen Camilla to attend Easter Sunday service in Windsor
News|Technology|World

A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges

A world shipping association says there have been at least 35 major bridge collapses worldwide from 1960 to 2015 due to ship or barge collision with a total of more than 340 killed

A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges
News|World

Multiple victims of Moscow attack including children are in serious condition, Russian officials say

Russian state news agency Tass says 22 victims of the concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people remain in serious condition in the hospital

Multiple victims of Moscow attack including children are in serious condition, Russian officials say
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK court orders to delay extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on espionage charges

A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder

UK court orders to delay extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on espionage charges
Asia|Crime|News|World

Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack

Authorities in Pakistan say that a suicide bomber has rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle in the northwest of the country

Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US|World

China to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO

China said Tuesday that it has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization over US subsidies for electric vehicles

China to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO
Crime|News|World

Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail

A Moscow court has ordered Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late June

Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail
News|Sports|World

Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?

Racism has long permeated the world’s most popular sport, with soccer players subjected to racist chants and taunts

Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza

Hamas has rejected the latest proposal put forward by international mediators for a cease-fire and hostage release

Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Hamas rejects the latest cease-fire proposal, saying Israel is ignoring its key demands

Hamas has rejected the latest cease-fire proposal, accusing Israel of ignoring its core demands, which include an end to the war and a full withdrawal from Gaza

The Latest | Hamas rejects the latest cease-fire proposal, saying Israel is ignoring its key demands
Election|Europe|News|World

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan’s popularity

On Sunday, millions of voters in Turkey head to the polls to elect mayors and administrators in local elections which will gauge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s popularity as his ruling party tries to win back key cities it lost five years ago

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan’s popularity
Europe|News|World

‘Duty to warn’ guided US advance warning of the Moscow attack. Adversaries don’t always listen

A little-known U.S. intelligence principle called the “duty to warn” came into play ahead of the deadly attack on Moscow’s outskirts

‘Duty to warn’ guided US advance warning of the Moscow attack. Adversaries don’t always listen
News|World

US and Israeli defense chiefs to meet Tuesday as tensions rise over Gaza

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with Israel’s minister of defense and discuss ways to address the Hamas threat other than conducting a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah

US and Israeli defense chiefs to meet Tuesday as tensions rise over Gaza
Europe|News|World

Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia

Ukraine needs any edge it can get to repel Russia from its territory

Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia
Health|News|Political|US|World

Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in case that could restrict access to abortion medication

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in its first abortion case since conservative justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago

Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in case that could restrict access to abortion medication
Asia|News|World

Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?

Japan’s Cabinet OK’d a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries on Tuesday, its latest step away from the pacifist principles the country adopted at the end of World War II

Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?
Business|News|Technology|World

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
Asia|News|Technology|World

New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage

New Zealand says hackers linked to the Chinese government targeted its Parliament in 2021

New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
Americas|News|World

Brazilian police launch investigation into Bolsonaro's 2-night sleepover at Hungarian embassy

Brazil’s Federal Police on Monday launched an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro’s two-night stay at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, amid widespread speculation from his opponents that he may have been attempting to evade arrest

Brazilian police launch investigation into Bolsonaro's 2-night sleepover at Hungarian embassy
Europe|News|World

Moscow theater shooting fans flames of a disinformation war

Immediately after the Friday evening attack in Moscow that killed at least 137 people, Russian officials were suggesting, without presenting evidence, that Ukraine was responsible

Moscow theater shooting fans flames of a disinformation war
MidEast|News|World

Trump urges Israel to 'finish up' its Gaza offensive and warns about global support fading

Former President Donald Trump says he would have responded the same way as Israel did after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas but urged the country to “finish up” its offensive and “get this over with,” warning about international support fading

Trump urges Israel to 'finish up' its Gaza offensive and warns about global support fading
Health|News|World

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting crises in Ukraine, Gaza and Africa

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons
Environment|News|Science|World

Here are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy

The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in December

Here are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy
MidEast|News|World

Jerusalem marks festive holiday of Purim in shadow of war

Tens of thousands of people have celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, though the traditionally boisterous celebrations have been muted this year by the Israel-Hamas war

Jerusalem marks festive holiday of Purim in shadow of war
Crime|Europe|News|Technology|World

A London court will rule on Tuesday whether WikiLeaks’ Assange can challenge extradition to the US

A London court is due to rule whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can challenge extradition to the United States on espionage charges

A London court will rule on Tuesday whether WikiLeaks’ Assange can challenge extradition to the US
Asia|Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian massacre suspects' homeland is plagued by poverty and religious strife

The four men charged with the massacre at a Moscow theater have been identified by the Russian government as citizens of Tajikistan

Russian massacre suspects' homeland is plagued by poverty and religious strife
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian officials call for harsh punishment for those who carried out deadly concert attack

Calls are mounting to harshly punish those behind the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people, as authorities combed the burned-out ruins of the shopping and entertainment complex for more bodies

Russian officials call for harsh punishment for those who carried out deadly concert attack
Crime|Europe|News|World

Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary pleads not guilty to terrorism charges

Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary has pleaded not guilty in a London courtroom to two terrorism-related charges

Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary pleads not guilty to terrorism charges
Asia|Crime|Election|News|Technology|World

UK government set to link China government-affiliated hackers to a cyberattack on election watchdog

Britain’s government is expected to blame a string of cyberattacks targeting the U.K.’s election watchdog and lawmakers on hackers linked to the Chinese government

UK government set to link China government-affiliated hackers to a cyberattack on election watchdog
Americas|News|World

Abducted as babies in the 1970s, these Argentines found a way toward their true identity

Claudia Poblete and Pedro Alejandro Sandoval are two of the 133 “recovered grandchildren” of Argentina

Abducted as babies in the 1970s, these Argentines found a way toward their true identity
MidEast|News|World

Special Report-Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry

In mid-March, a line of trucks stretched for 3 kilometers along a desert road near a crossing point from

Special Report-Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry
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Kamala Harris will meet Guatemalan leader Arévalo on immigration and his anti-corruption drive

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala as the U.S. grapples with an influx of migrants to its southern border, including thousands from that Central American nation

Kamala Harris will meet Guatemalan leader Arévalo on immigration and his anti-corruption drive
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Philippines lodges its `strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea

The Philippines has lodged its “strongest protest” against Beijing over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard that injured Filipino navy crew members and heavily damaged their boat in the disputed South China Sea

Philippines lodges its `strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
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Kyiv endures a third air attack in 5 days as Russia steps up bombardment of cities

Multiple explosions have been heard in Kyiv in what appears to be a third Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital in five days

Kyiv endures a third air attack in 5 days as Russia steps up bombardment of cities
Health|World

The Latest | Aid groups describe an 'unimaginable' situation after visiting a packed Gaza hospital

Aid groups that visited a packed Gaza hospital have described an “unimaginable” situation in which large open wounds were left untreated

The Latest | Aid groups describe an 'unimaginable' situation after visiting a packed Gaza hospital
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Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack

Russia on Monday cast doubt on assertions by the United States that the Islamic State militant group was responsible for a gun attack on a concert hall outside Moscow which killed

Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack
Africa|Election|News|World

Senegalese await the outcome of a peaceful presidential vote, following months of unrest

Senegalese anxiously are awaiting the results of Sunday's presidential election, following months of uncertainty and unrest that tested its reputation as a stable democracy in a region rife with coups

Senegalese await the outcome of a peaceful presidential vote, following months of unrest
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Thailand sends aid to war-torn Myanmar, but critics say it will only help junta

Thailand delivered its first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Myanmar on Monday, sending ten trucks over the border from the northern province of Tak in what officials hope will be a continuing effort to ease the plight of millions of people displaced by fighting

Thailand sends aid to war-torn Myanmar, but critics say it will only help junta
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UN to vote on resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza during current Muslim holy month of Ramadan

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

UN to vote on resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza during current Muslim holy month of Ramadan
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North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un
Americas|Sports|World

CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowd

The U.S.-Mexico CONCACAF Nations League final match was suspended in the late stages for the second straight year because of homophobic chants by pro-Mexican fans

CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowd
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US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League

Tyler Adams scored from about 35 yards in his first start in more than a year for club or country, Gio Reyna added a second-half goal and the United States beat Mexico 2-0 for its third straight CONCACAF Nations League title

US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
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On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history

Argentina’s annual March 24 commemoration of the 1976 military coup that ushered in the country’s violent right-wing dictatorship is acquiring new urgency under the government of President Javier Milei

On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history
Europe|News|World

Concert hall attack dents Putin's tough image. He tries to use it to rally support for Ukraine war

The attack on a Moscow-area concert hall that killed scores of people has dealt a major blow to President Vladimir Putin's image as a tough guy who is able to defend Russia from all threats

Concert hall attack dents Putin's tough image. He tries to use it to rally support for Ukraine war
News|World

Thousands of faithful attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war

Thousands of Christian faithful attended Palm Sunday celebrations at Jerusalem’s sacred Mount of Olives on the first day of Holy Week

Thousands of faithful attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war
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Brazil's federal police arrest men suspected of ordering 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman

Brazil’s federal police arrested on Sunday the men suspected of ordering the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018

Brazil's federal police arrest men suspected of ordering 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman
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Palestinians describe heavy destruction, forced marches in ongoing Israeli raid around Gaza hospital

Palestinians who fled during an ongoing Israeli raid in and around the Gaza Strip’s main hospital describe days of heavy fighting, mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies and flattened buildings

Palestinians describe heavy destruction, forced marches in ongoing Israeli raid around Gaza hospital
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal

Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Prince William, are said to be “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following her shocking cancer announcement as tributes continued to pour in from around the world

Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal
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Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week that will test his health

Pope Francis has decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week that will test his health
Asia|Crime|News|World

Bodies of 3 Rohingya refugees are found dead as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat

The bodies of three Rohingya refugees were found in the sea as the Indonesian authorities ended a search for survivors from a boat that capsized near Aceh province, the provincial search and rescue agency said Sunday

Bodies of 3 Rohingya refugees are found dead as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat
Crime|Europe|News|World

As Russia mourns concert hall attack, some families are still wondering if their members are alive

Russia observed a national day of mourning on Sunday, following Friday night’s attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed over 130 people

As Russia mourns concert hall attack, some families are still wondering if their members are alive
Europe|News|World

Russia launches another massive missile attack on Ukraine with one briefly entering Polish airspace

Ukrainian authorities say that Russia launched its third massive missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days, and the second to target the capital of Kyiv

Russia launches another massive missile attack on Ukraine with one briefly entering Polish airspace
Africa|Election|News|World

Senegal to elect its next president after months of unrest

Senegalese head to the polls to vote in a tightly contested presidential election marred by months of unrest that has threatened democracy in one of West Africa’s most stable nations

Senegal to elect its next president after months of unrest
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Memorial marks 210th anniversary of crucial battle between Native Americans and United States

Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to Alabama this weekend for a memorial service on the 210th anniversary of the battle of Horseshoe Bend

Memorial marks 210th anniversary of crucial battle between Native Americans and United States
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Deadly attack on Moscow concert hall shakes Russian capital and sows doubts about security

Shocked Russians are bringing flowers and teddy bears to the Crocus City concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow to pay their respects to more than 100 people who died in a grisly attack claimed by the Islamic State group

Deadly attack on Moscow concert hall shakes Russian capital and sows doubts about security
MidEast|News|US|World

US-backed Syrian force that defeated IS 5 years ago warns group still poses international threat

The U.S.-backed force that defeated the Islamic State group in Syria five years ago is warning that the extremists still pose grave dangers throughout the world

US-backed Syrian force that defeated IS 5 years ago warns group still poses international threat
Crime|News|World

The Moscow concert hall attack wasn't the first during Putin's 25-year rule

The attack on a Moscow concert hall in which armed men opened fire and set the building ablaze, killing at least 133 people, was the latest in a long series of bombings and sieges that have unsettled and outraged Russians during Vladimir Putin’s nearly quarter-century as either prime minister or president

The Moscow concert hall attack wasn't the first during Putin's 25-year rule
Americas|News|World

Heavy rains kill at least 7 in Rio de Janeiro state, 4-year-old rescued after 16 hours under mud

Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro state have killed at least seven people while a 4-year-old girl was rescued after more than 16 hours under mud

Heavy rains kill at least 7 in Rio de Janeiro state, 4-year-old rescued after 16 hours under mud
Economy|News|Technology|US|World

Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says

Estonia's defense officials say the U.S. Congress has passed a bill that involves a total of $228 million in military and defense aid to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this year under the Baltic Security Initiative

Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
Americas|Celebrity|News|World

Canada holds state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers

Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public at a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers who in the 1980s solidified trade ties with the U.S. and spoke out against South Africa’s apartheid

Canada holds state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers
MidEast|News|World

UN chief says it's time to 'truly flood' Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage

U_N_ Secretary-General António Guterres says it's time to “truly flood Gaza with lifesaving aid" and calls the starvation inside the enclave a “moral outrage.”

UN chief says it's time to 'truly flood' Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
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A Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasts off to the International Space Station

A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has blasted off two days after its launch was aborted at the last minute

A Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasts off to the International Space Station
Celebrity|Health|Videos|World

Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal

Support has poured in from around the world for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery

Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Slovakia votes for a successor to the nation's first female president. An April 6 runoff is expected

Voters in Slovakia are electing a successor to Zuzana Čaputová

Slovakia votes for a successor to the nation's first female president. An April 6 runoff is expected
Asia|Election|News|World

Protests against arrest of one of top rivals of Indian Prime Minister Modi continue for second day

Hundreds of protesters in India’s capital have taken to the streets for a second day, demanding the immediate release of one of the top rivals of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the country gears up for a national election next month

Protests against arrest of one of top rivals of Indian Prime Minister Modi continue for second day
Crime|Europe|News|US|World

Russian detains 11 after deadly concert hall attack that has been claimed by Islamic State

The head of Russia’s Federal Security Service told President Vladimir Putin Saturday that 11 people have been detained after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and opened fire on the crowd, according to Russian state news agency Tass

Russian detains 11 after deadly concert hall attack that has been claimed by Islamic State
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Finding money: How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine but is still deep in the red

The Defense Department this month found $300 million for weapons for Ukraine, even though the bill to fund the military aid is stalled in Congress

Finding money: How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine but is still deep in the red
Asia|News|World

Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea for 2nd time this month

Two Chinese coast guard ships fired at a Philippine supply boat with water cannon Saturday in the latest confrontation near a disputed South China Sea shoal, causing heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said

Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea for 2nd time this month
MidEast|News|World

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fire

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, but the United States warned the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fire
Crime|News|Opinion|US|World

85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee's family away, she's getting a new home on the same spot

When Opal Lee was 12, a racist mob, angered that a Black family had moved in, drove her family out of their Texas home

85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee's family away, she's getting a new home on the same spot
Science|Travel|US|World

Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April's total solar eclipse

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America

Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April's total solar eclipse
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Arrests for illegal border crossings nudge up in February but still among lowest of Biden presidency

The number of arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. southern border with Mexico nudged upward February over the previous month

Arrests for illegal border crossings nudge up in February but still among lowest of Biden presidency
MidEast|News|US|World

US fighter jets strike storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

U.S. fighter jets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier struck three underground storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen late Friday

US fighter jets strike storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
Americas|Sports|World

Bauer wants to return to major leagues, says he is focused on Mexican League

Trevor Bauer says while he wants to return to the major leagues, he’s concentrating on his brief stint with Mexico’s Diablos Rojos

Bauer wants to return to major leagues, says he is focused on Mexican League
Health|News|World

What we know and don't know about Kate's cancer diagnosis

Kate, the Princess of Wales, has disclosed that she has cancer but hasn't said what kind

What we know and don't know about Kate's cancer diagnosis
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Mexico's president says he won't fight drug cartels on US orders, calls it a 'Mexico First' policy

Mexico’s president says he won’t fight drug cartels on U.S. orders, in the clearest explanation yet of his refusal to confront the gangs

Mexico's president says he won't fight drug cartels on US orders, calls it a 'Mexico First' policy
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Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State

The White House says President Joe Biden plans to host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani next month

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State
Americas|News|US|World

Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Puerto Rico as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly hurricanes and attend a Democratic fundraiser

Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory
Crime|News|World

Gunmen in combat fatigues open fire at Moscow concert hall, Russian news agencies say

Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency says several gunmen fired shots at a concert hall in Moscow on Friday, leaving a number of people injured

Gunmen in combat fatigues open fire at Moscow concert hall, Russian news agencies say
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Security cited for canceling Israel men's soccer exhibition game at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week

Israel’s soccer friendly at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week has been canceled

Security cited for canceling Israel men's soccer exhibition game at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

French President Macron regrets the Senate's vote to reject the EU-Canada trade deal

French President Emmanuel Macron says he “regrets” the Senate’s vote to reject legislation to ratify a trade deal between the European Union and Canada

French President Macron regrets the Senate's vote to reject the EU-Canada trade deal
Americas|Crime|News|World

As gangs rampage through Haiti's capital, more than 33,000 people have fled in 13 days, report finds

U.N. officials say more than 33,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in a span of nearly two weeks as gangs continue to pillage homes and attack state institutions

As gangs rampage through Haiti's capital, more than 33,000 people have fled in 13 days, report finds
Arts|Asia|Lifestyle|Travel|World

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors, which is celebrated to mark the start of spring in India, Nepal and the diaspora

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?
Economy|Europe|News|World

The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war

The European Commission wants to prevent Russia from using agriculture products as a tool to wreak havoc on the EU market and will impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus

The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war
Africa|News|World

Refugee camps in Chad are overcrowded and running out of aid, and Sudanese refugees keep coming

Overcrowded refugee camps in eastern Chad are set to run out of money soon, exacerbating a dire humanitarian situation caused by the spillover from the conflict in Sudan

Refugee camps in Chad are overcrowded and running out of aid, and Sudanese refugees keep coming
Europe|News|World

Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, including major hydroelectric plant

Russia has attacked electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine, including the country’s largest hydroelectric plant, causing widespread outages

Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, including major hydroelectric plant
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Blinken arrives in Israel for talks as UN prepares to vote on a cease-fire resolution

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel, on the final stop in his sixth urgent trip to the region since the start of the war

The Latest | Blinken arrives in Israel for talks as UN prepares to vote on a cease-fire resolution
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Supporters of arrested Indian opposition politician protest in New Delhi

Supporters of an anti-corruption crusader and one of India’s most consequential politicians of the last decade in India are protesting against his arrest

Supporters of arrested Indian opposition politician protest in New Delhi
Asia|Entertainment|Opinion|World

As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism

A cluster of Bollywood films based on polarizing issues that promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s Hindu nationalist agenda are coming out

As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism
News|World

The UN will vote on a US resolution declaring that an immediate cease-fire in Gaza is imperative

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a U.S.-sponsored resolution declaring that “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war is “imperative” to protect civilians and allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians

The UN will vote on a US resolution declaring that an immediate cease-fire in Gaza is imperative
Environment|Health|Science|World

Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus

Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it
News|World

Vietnam's president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy

Vietnam's president has resigned as the ruling communist party in the latest episode of a “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign

Vietnam's president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy
News|World

US calls for vote Friday on UN resolution declaring that immediate Gaza cease-fire is `imperative'

The United States is calling for a vote Friday on a newly revised and tougher U.N. resolution declaring that “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war is “imperative” to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians

US calls for vote Friday on UN resolution declaring that immediate Gaza cease-fire is `imperative'
News|US|World

US says it has not received a formal request by Niger junta to leave military bases

A top Pentagon official says that the U.S. has not received a formal request from Niger’s junta to depart the country, saying instead it has received mixed signals on whether the hundreds of U.S. troops based there are no longer welcome

US says it has not received a formal request by Niger junta to leave military bases
Crime|News|World

Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts.

Gunfire has erupted in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital

Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts.
Europe|News|World

France's president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices

French President Emmanuel Macron is raising eyebrows after photos of him hammering a punching bag were posted to his official photographer's social media

France's president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices
News|World

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

Canadian officials say they will set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents in the country

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time
Africa|Election|MidEast|News|World

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term

Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign should he choose to seek a second term leading the oil-rich north African nation

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken huddles on Gaza with Arab diplomats in Cairo as US-Israel relations sour

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is huddling with top Arab diplomats in Cairo to discuss post-conflict plans for Gaza as relations between the United States and Israel are souring further over Israel's war against Hamas

Blinken huddles on Gaza with Arab diplomats in Cairo as US-Israel relations sour
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Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership

Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress
Asia|News|World

Indonesia's rescue of Rohingya refugees at sea is a reminder of an ordeal that began in Myanmar

A dramatic story of survival and rescue off Indonesia’s west coast is a reminder of the plight of ethnic Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar who make extremely dangerous voyages across the Indian Ocean to seek better lives

Indonesia's rescue of Rohingya refugees at sea is a reminder of an ordeal that began in Myanmar
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Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Russia’s Roscosmos space agency has aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station about 20 seconds before they were scheduled to lift off

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

After preordained election, Putin claims vote proves public support for his policies

President Vladimir Putin has thanked Russians for casting ballots in a presidential vote in which he cemented his grip on the country for another six years after the harshest crackdown on dissent since Soviet times

After preordained election, Putin claims vote proves public support for his policies
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Rubiales tells Spanish court he will return from Caribbean, cooperate with corruption probe

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has told an investigating judge he will return to Spain to face a judicial probe into the business deal to hold the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Rubiales tells Spanish court he will return from Caribbean, cooperate with corruption probe
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Swiss central bank makes a surprise cut to its key interest rate as others hold steady

The Swiss National Bank says it's trimming its key interest rate, a surprise move that makes Switzerland the first major financial center to announce a cut in recent months

Swiss central bank makes a surprise cut to its key interest rate as others hold steady
Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

Leaders of over 30 countries meet in a Brussels summit to promote nuclear energy

Over 30 leaders and delegations from around the world are backing the idea to use nuclear energy to help achieve the goal of a climate-neutral globe while giving more countries an added sense of economic and security independence

Leaders of over 30 countries meet in a Brussels summit to promote nuclear energy
Europe|News|Political|World

EU leaders gather with Ukraine ammunition production and Gaza aid at the top of their agenda

European Union leaders are gathering to consider new ways to help boost arms and ammunition production for Ukraine

EU leaders gather with Ukraine ammunition production and Gaza aid at the top of their agenda
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's capital Kyiv attacked by Russia for first time in 44 days with 13 people hurt

Ukraine’s capital was attacked by Russia for the first time in 44 days as Kyiv residents woke early to loud explosions

Ukraine's capital Kyiv attacked by Russia for first time in 44 days with 13 people hurt
Asia|News|World

Vietnam's vice president becomes interim president

A Communist Party newspaper says Vietnam’s Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan will be acting president after the previous president’s resignation

Vietnam's vice president becomes interim president
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat

An Indonesian search and rescue ship has located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees, and began pulling survivors who had been standing on its hull to safety

Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat
Africa|News|World

Taps have run dry across South Africa's largest city in an unprecedented water crisis

Thousands of South Africans are lining up for water as the country’s largest city, Johannesburg, confronts an unprecedented collapse of its water system affecting millions of people

Taps have run dry across South Africa's largest city in an unprecedented water crisis
MidEast|News|Uncategorized|World

A firework is lit, a boy is shot. Israel’s use of deadly force against Palestinians is scrutinized

A 12-year-old boy in east Jerusalem lights the fuse of a long firework and hoists it in the air

A firework is lit, a boy is shot. Israel’s use of deadly force against Palestinians is scrutinized
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The UN will vote on its first resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring its safety

The General Assembly is set to vote on what would be the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence

The UN will vote on its first resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring its safety
Europe|News|World

Their WWII mission was secret for decades. Now the Ghost Army will get the Congressional Gold Medal

For decades, their mission in World War II was top secret

Their WWII mission was secret for decades. Now the Ghost Army will get the Congressional Gold Medal
Americas|Crime|News|World

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots

As Venezuela’s government would have it, President Nicolas Maduro and members of his inner circle have been the target of several conspiracies since last year that could have left them injured or worse

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
Africa|Election|News|World

Senegal heads to the polls Sunday in an election that has fired up political tensions

Senegal will head to the polls Sunday to vote in a tightly contested race that has fired up political tensions and tested one of West Africa’s most stable democracies

Senegal heads to the polls Sunday in an election that has fired up political tensions
Asia|News|US|World

1 of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor has died at 102

One of the few remaining survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has died

1 of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor has died at 102
Crime|News|US|World

A police officer was accused of spying for China. The charges were dropped, but the NYPD fired him

A New York City police officer once charged with spying for China says he is fighting the commissioner's decision to fire him

A police officer was accused of spying for China. The charges were dropped, but the NYPD fired him
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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid

President Joe Biden’s top foreign policy adviser Jake Sullivan sought to reassure Ukrainians during an unannounced visit to Kyiv Wednesday that the U.S. will continue to support their efforts to fend off Russia’s two-year-old invasion

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid
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Paris Olympics Soccer draw: United States men will face France

The United States men’s team will face France at the Paris Games after being drawn in the same group as the host nation for the Olympics soccer tournament

Paris Olympics Soccer draw: United States men will face France
MidEast|News|Political|World

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah

Israel is determined to launch an offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town, a plan that has raised global alarm because of the potential for harm to the hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering there

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah
Crime|News|World

Gangs target peaceful communities in new round of attacks on Haiti's capital

Armed gangs are launching new attacks in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince, with heavy gunfire echoing across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital

Gangs target peaceful communities in new round of attacks on Haiti's capital
Europe|News|World

Russia’s Belgorod region is under attack again from Ukraine. Why does it keep getting targeted?

Russia’s Belgorod region has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks this month as the invasion by Moscow grinds into its third year

Russia’s Belgorod region is under attack again from Ukraine. Why does it keep getting targeted?
Europe|News|World

The U.K. has its first Black government leader as Vaughan Gething is elected first minister of Wales

Wales has become the first part of the U.K. to get a Black leader, following the election of Vaughan Gething as first minister

The U.K. has its first Black government leader as Vaughan Gething is elected first minister of Wales
Election|News|Opinion|World

Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says

Voters around the world who worry about growing threats to democratic freedoms should consider electing more women in countries’ national elections this year

Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says
Economy|Environment|News|Technology|US|World

EPA issues new rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids

The Biden administration has announced new automobile emissions standards that officials call the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles

EPA issues new rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
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Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

Former special forces general Prabowo Subianto has been confirmed the victor of Indonesia's presidential election

Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president
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Blinken adds Israel stop to latest Mideast tour as tensions rise over Gaza war

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel this week as part of his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East since Israel's war with Hamas began in October

Blinken adds Israel stop to latest Mideast tour as tensions rise over Gaza war
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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting as head of his party and the country

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he will step down as leader of the country as soon as a successor is chosen

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting as head of his party and the country
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A Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes

A Russian border region being pounded by Ukrainian shelling and drones is expanding its closure of schools and colleges amid a major evacuation plan

A Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes
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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns after just over a year in office

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the job, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Communist Party

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns after just over a year in office
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A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim migrants capsizes off Indonesia’s Aceh province

A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized about 16 miles from the coastline of Kuala Bubon beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh on Wednesday

A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim migrants capsizes off Indonesia’s Aceh province
Europe|News|World

The EU's new import deal would support Ukraine while protecting the bloc's farmers

European Union lawmakers have agreed to renew Ukraine’s import rates, which have been in place since shortly after Russia invaded while adding protective measures for agricultural products such as grain and honey to address the concerns of farmers across the 27-nation bloc

The EU's new import deal would support Ukraine while protecting the bloc's farmers
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No bidders in court-ordered auction of house where Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi was detained for years

No bidders appeared at a court-ordered auction of the family home of Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, where she had been held under house arrest for nearly 15 years

No bidders in court-ordered auction of house where Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi was detained for years
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Afghanistan's school year starts without more than 1 million girls barred from education by Taliban

The school year in Afghanistan has started but without girls whom the Taliban barred from attending classes beyond the sixth grade, making it the only country with restrictions on female education

Afghanistan's school year starts without more than 1 million girls barred from education by Taliban
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The Latest | Palestinians mourn 28 killed in Israeli airstrikes on urban refugee camps in Gaza

Mourners were holding funeral prayers Wednesday morning outside a hospital in central Gaza for 28 people killed in three separate Israeli airstrikes on urban refugee camps

The Latest | Palestinians mourn 28 killed in Israeli airstrikes on urban refugee camps in Gaza
Americas|News|US|World

Texas' migrant arrest law is back on hold after briefly taking effect

A federal appeals court has again prevented Texas from arresting and deporting migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the the law briefly took effect

Texas' migrant arrest law is back on hold after briefly taking effect
Africa|Election|News|Opinion|World

The first woman to run for president in years inspires hope in Senegal

Senegal’s only female presidential candidate may stand no chance of winning in Sunday's election, but activists say her presence alone is helping to advance a decadeslong campaign to achieve equality in the West African nation

The first woman to run for president in years inspires hope in Senegal
Arts|News|Technology|World

AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum

An interactive exhibit opening Wednesday at the National WWII Museum uses artificial intelligence to let visitors hold virtual conversations with images of veterans, including a Medal of Honor winner who died in 2022

AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum
Economy|Health|News|Technology|World

New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit

New Zealand says it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minors

New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit
Environment|Science|World

Things to know about the risk of landslides in the US

Landslides occur around the world and have helped shape the Earth as we know it

Things to know about the risk of landslides in the US
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Several probes target Brazil's Bolsonaro, but his COVID decisions are catching up to him first

As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s term wound down in the final days of December 2022, he had decided to skip the ritual of handing over the presidential sash to his successor, and instead made plans to travel abroad

Several probes target Brazil's Bolsonaro, but his COVID decisions are catching up to him first
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South Korean tanker capsizes off southwestern Japan, 4 crewmembers rescued and 7 missing

A South Korean tanker has capsized off a southwestern Japanese island, and Japan's coast guard has rescued four of its crew

South Korean tanker capsizes off southwestern Japan, 4 crewmembers rescued and 7 missing
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others

Election misinformation will pose a formidable challenge this year as billions of people in dozens of countries head to the polls

Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others
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North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile designed to strike Guam

North Korea says it has successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile

North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile designed to strike Guam
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Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul

The former top military chief Gen. Mark Milley and former head of U.S. Central Command testified before Congress Tuesday on policy failures by the Biden administration to adequately plan for or direct an evacuation in time to avoid the chaotic final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul
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USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women

USA Basketball’s men’s team is assured of seeing Serbia and South Sudan in the group stage of the Paris Olympics, while the U.S. women are guaranteed of a gold-medal-game rematch against Japan in France this summer

USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women
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Houthis in Yemen blow up a resident's house, killing at least 9 from the same family, residents say

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen blew up a house in a town southeast of the capital, Sanaa, killing at least nine people from the same family, officials and residents said

Houthis in Yemen blow up a resident's house, killing at least 9 from the same family, residents say
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Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means.

A new report warns that famine is imminent in Gaza as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues

Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means.
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Heavy fighting rages around Gaza's biggest hospital as Israel raids it for a second day

Heavy fighting is raging around the Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital and surrounding neighborhoods during the second day of the Israeli military's raid on the facility

Heavy fighting rages around Gaza's biggest hospital as Israel raids it for a second day
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IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The IOC says Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Europe|News|World

The UK will host a summit of European leaders at Winston Churchill's birthplace on July 18

The British government says it will hold the next meeting of the European Political Community on July 18

The UK will host a summit of European leaders at Winston Churchill's birthplace on July 18
Business|Economy|Sports|World

PGA Tour's Monahan describes 'constructive' meeting with Saudi leader of LIV Golf

The PGA Tour has taken a step toward sparking negotiations with the Saudi Arabia national wealth fund behind LIV Golf

PGA Tour's Monahan describes 'constructive' meeting with Saudi leader of LIV Golf
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits

The European Union's top diplomat says he's pressing ahead with a plan to use the profits generated from billions of euros of Russian assets frozen in Europe to help provide weapons for Ukraine

European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits
Crime|News|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro is indicted for first time over alleged falsification of his own vaccination data

Brazil’s Federal Police have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of criminal association and falsifying his own COVID-19 vaccination data, marking the first indictment for the embattled far-right leader with others potentially in store

Brazil's Bolsonaro is indicted for first time over alleged falsification of his own vaccination data
MidEast|World

Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says

Destroying Hamas in Rafah would required a ground incursion by Israeli forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday following a call by the White House to rethink

Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says
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Putin calls on KGB's heirs to bust the West's sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called on the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, to help Russian companies

Putin calls on KGB's heirs to bust the West's sanctions
Environment|News|Science|World

UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023

The U.N. weather agency is sounding a “red alert” about global warming, citing record-smashing increases last year in greenhouse gases, land and water temperatures and melting of glaciers and sea ice

UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
Americas|Asia|News|Opinion|US|World

Buddhists use karmic healing against one US city's anti-Asian legacy and nationwide prejudice today

A group of Buddhist faith leaders and community members gathered in the city of Antioch, California, for the “first national Buddhist memorial service and pilgrimage in response to anti-Asian hate.”

Buddhists use karmic healing against one US city's anti-Asian legacy and nationwide prejudice today
Asia|News|World

UN's Guterres decries violence in Myanmar as military airstrikes kill at least 25 Rohingya in west

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over the escalating violence in Myanmar after reports and residents of the country's western Rakhine state said military airstrikes killed at least 25 members of the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority, including children

UN's Guterres decries violence in Myanmar as military airstrikes kill at least 25 Rohingya in west
Asia|News|World

How will a new national security law affect different walks of life in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has passed a new national security law that could redefine the liberties of its citizens, and its role on the world stage

How will a new national security law affect different walks of life in Hong Kong?
Europe|News|World

Russia says it will evacuate 9,000 children from a border region targeted from the Ukrainian side

Officials say a Russian border region plans to evacuate some 9,000 children from the area that is being continuously shelled from the Ukrainian side

Russia says it will evacuate 9,000 children from a border region targeted from the Ukrainian side
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Incoming Palestinian prime minister lays out postwar plans for devastated Gaza

The incoming Palestinian prime minister has laid out wide-ranging plans for a revitalized Palestinian Authority and an independent trust fund to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction in a mission statement acquired Tuesday by The Associated Press

The Latest | Incoming Palestinian prime minister lays out postwar plans for devastated Gaza
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US defense chief vows continued aid to Ukraine, even as Congress is stalled on funding bill

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is vowing that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia, even as the U.S. Congress remains stalled over funding to send additional weapons to the front

US defense chief vows continued aid to Ukraine, even as Congress is stalled on funding bill
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US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment

U.S. officials say newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Washington’s sphere of influence

US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment
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Images taken deep inside melted Fukushima reactor show damage, but leave many questions unanswered

Images taken by miniature drones from deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials but leave many questions unanswered, underscoring the daunting task of decommissioning the plant

Images taken deep inside melted Fukushima reactor show damage, but leave many questions unanswered
Economy|News|World

Sex trade to slavery: a UN agency says criminals reap $236B a year in profits from forced labor

The U.N. labor agency says illegal profits from forced labor globally have risen to the “obscene” amount of $236 billion per year

Sex trade to slavery: a UN agency says criminals reap $236B a year in profits from forced labor
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Hong Kong lawmakers hold special session, nearing vote on law that could further quash dissent

Hong Kong’s lawmakers met in a special session to resume debate on a proposed national security law Tuesday, paving the way to grant the government more power to quash dissent in the southern Chinese city

Hong Kong lawmakers hold special session, nearing vote on law that could further quash dissent
Asia|News|US|World

Blinken to underline 'ironclad' support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea

The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken will underscore Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines on Tuesday as he meets with top officials in Manila

Blinken to underline 'ironclad' support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea
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Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they'll ever return

Around 60,000 Israelis who evacuated from cities and towns along the border with Lebanon are grappling with the question of when they will be able to return home

Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they'll ever return
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US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space

The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space

US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space
Americas|Asia|News|Political|US|World

Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit

President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month

Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
Crime|News|US|World

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

The Supreme Court on Monday extended its block on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
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US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Monday, after meeting Ukraine's president, that he was confident an aid package stalled in the U.S.

US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues
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Messi out of Argentina friendlies in the US due to muscle injury

Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s two friendlies in the United States this month due to a right leg muscle injury

Messi out of Argentina friendlies in the US due to muscle injury
Crime|News|World

Afghan refugee convicted of murder in a case that shocked Albuquerque’s Muslim community

An Afghan refugee has been found guilty of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque’s Muslim community during the summer of 2022

Afghan refugee convicted of murder in a case that shocked Albuquerque’s Muslim community
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U.S. weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base

The Pentagon is working through all channels with Niger officials on whether there is a viable way for U.S. troops to stay in the country following a March 16 directive that they leave

U.S. weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base
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Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93

The NASA astronaut who commanded the dress rehearsal mission for the 1969 moon landing has died

Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93
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Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial

The Biden administration sided with a promoter who filed an antitrust suit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body’s policy against hosting league matches from other countries, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the case to proceed to trial

Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken in their first interaction in more than a month as the divide has grown between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war

Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war
News|World

Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa's request for more emergency orders in genocide case

Israel is urging the top United Nations court to reject the latest request by South Africa for interim orders to prevent starvation in Gaza

Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa's request for more emergency orders in genocide case
Europe|News|World

US envoy travels to Montenegro to support its EU bid as war in Ukraine rages on

A senior U.S. official has visited Montenegro to offer support to the small Balkan nation seeking to join the European Union

US envoy travels to Montenegro to support its EU bid as war in Ukraine rages on
Europe|News|World

The UK's contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda could soon clear a major hurdle

The British government hopes one last push can revive its stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda

The UK's contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda could soon clear a major hurdle
Crime|News|World

Gangs unleash new attacks on upscale areas in Haiti's capital, with at least a dozen killed nearby

Gangs have attacked two upscale neighborhoods in Haiti’s capital in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead in surrounding areas

Gangs unleash new attacks on upscale areas in Haiti's capital, with at least a dozen killed nearby
Americas|Arts|News|Opinion|US|World

Sculpture park aims to look honestly at slavery, and honor those who endured it

The history of slavery in America is the focus of a new sculpture park in Montgomery, Alabama

Sculpture park aims to look honestly at slavery, and honor those who endured it
Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China

Three teens have been detained over the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy in China, sparking debate over bullying and mental health in China’s countryside

Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China
Health|News|Science|US|World

New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients

An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U_S_ diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome.”

New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients
Africa|Health|News|World

In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting

Lawmakers in Gambia are voting Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting

In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Russia is planning a buffer zone to protect against Ukrainian cross-border attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine, with one of its goals being to establish a buffer zone along the border to protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids

Putin says Russia is planning a buffer zone to protect against Ukrainian cross-border attacks
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South Korean defense chief says North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia

North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment to Russia since last year to help support its war in Ukraine

South Korean defense chief says North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia
Science|World

Iceland sees string of volcanic eruptions

Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has seen a string of volcanic eruptions since 2021 when geological systems dormant for around 800 years became active again.

Iceland sees string of volcanic eruptions
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The Latest | Israeli military raids Gaza's main hospital, claiming Hamas is using it as a base

Israeli forces have launched another raid on the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, accusing Hamas militants of using it as a base

The Latest | Israeli military raids Gaza's main hospital, claiming Hamas is using it as a base
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Israel launches another raid on Gaza's main hospital, charging that Hamas has regrouped there

Israeli forces have launched another raid on the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital

Israel launches another raid on Gaza's main hospital, charging that Hamas has regrouped there
Asia|News|Political|World

Pakistani airstrikes target suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, officials say

Officials say Pakistan has targeted multiple suspected hideouts of Pakistani Taliban inside neighboring Afghanistan

Pakistani airstrikes target suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, officials say
Europe|News|Political|World

How Russia's grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West

A decade ago, President Vladimir Putin seized Crimea from Ukraine, a bold land grab that set the stage for Russia to invade its neighbor in 2022

How Russia's grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West
Europe|News|World

In Germany, the far right is on the rise again. How did it happen?

Millions of Germans have been protesting against the rise of the far-right in huge rallies all over the country for weeks in a row, attending events with slogans such as “Never Again is Now.”

In Germany, the far right is on the rise again. How did it happen?
Americas|News|World

Colombia suspends ceasefire with faction of ex-FARC rebels following attack on Indigenous community

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has suspended a ceasefire with one of the handful of armed groups with which he hoped to negotiate peace accords

Colombia suspends ceasefire with faction of ex-FARC rebels following attack on Indigenous community
Americas|News|Political|World

Cubans in eastern city of Santiago protest blackouts and food shortages

Small groups of protesters have taken to the streets in the eastern Cuba city of Santiago decryng power outages lasting up to eight hours across the Caribbean nation

Cubans in eastern city of Santiago protest blackouts and food shortages
Asia|News|World

Seoul says North Korea fires missile toward the North's eastern waters

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s east coast

Seoul says North Korea fires missile toward the North's eastern waters
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Ohio governor declares emergency after severe storms that killed 3

Ohio’s governor has declared a state of emergency in 11 counties across a swath of central Ohio struck by severe weather last week

Ohio governor declares emergency after severe storms that killed 3
Africa|Americas|News|Political|US|World

US military operations across the Sahel are at risk after Niger ends cooperation

The U.S. is scrambling to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region of Africa after the ruling junta in Niger announced it was ending military cooperation with Washington

US military operations across the Sahel are at risk after Niger ends cooperation
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Netanyahu rails against US criticism and says Israel won't stop until 'total victory' is achieved

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is railing against international criticism of his government amid the devasting war with Hamas

Netanyahu rails against US criticism and says Israel won't stop until 'total victory' is achieved
Economy|MidEast|News|World

European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt

The European Union has announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and conflicts and chaos in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores

European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt
Africa|Health|News|World

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave

South Sudan is shutting all its schools and warning of an extreme heat wave that's expected to last two weeks

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine launches far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote

Ukraine has launched a new massive wave of drone attacks as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years

Ukraine launches far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote
Europe|News|World

Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices

Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend his near-quarter-century rule for six more years in a vote that follows a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent

Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices
MidEast|News|World

A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels has targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden, potentially marking their latest assault on shipping through the crucial waterway leading to the Red Sea

A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels has targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Environment|Science|World

India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms

Bengaluru in southern India is witnessing an unusually hot February and March, and in the last few years, it has received little rainfall in part due to human-caused climate change

India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
Americas|Crime|World

Looting is on the rise in Haiti. Among the victims: UNICEF and Guatemala's consul

A number of government and aid agencies in Haiti have reported their facilities and aid supplies have been looted as Haiti spirals into another wave of gang violence

Looting is on the rise in Haiti. Among the victims: UNICEF and Guatemala's consul
MidEast|News|World

Israel strikes several sites in Syria, wounding a soldier, Syrian military says

Syrian state media say Israeli airstrikes have hit several sites in southern Syria wounding a soldier

Israel strikes several sites in Syria, wounding a soldier, Syrian military says
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A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months, sending plumes of lava skywards

A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky

A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months, sending plumes of lava skywards
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Maui's mayor prioritizes housing and vows to hire more firefighters after Lahaina wildfire

Maui’s mayor says he is prioritizing housing, evaluating evacuation routes and hiring more firefighters as his Hawaii community recovers from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century

Maui's mayor prioritizes housing and vows to hire more firefighters after Lahaina wildfire
Crime|Europe|World

Latvia starts criminal proceedings against an EU Parliament lawmaker suspected of spying for Russia

Media reports in Latvia say that the country's state security service has started criminal proceedings against an European Parliament lawmaker and a citizen of the Baltic country who is suspected of cooperating with Russian intelligence and security services

Latvia starts criminal proceedings against an EU Parliament lawmaker suspected of spying for Russia
Asia|Education|News|World

After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US

After the pandemic, young Chinese are again looking to study abroad

After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US
Election|News|US|World

Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections

Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections

Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections
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Shiffrin caps injury-marred ski season with record-extending 60th win in slalom and 97th overall

Mikaela Shiffrin has capped her season that was marred by a six-week injury layoff with her record-extending 60th win in slalom and 97th overall at the World Cup finals

Shiffrin caps injury-marred ski season with record-extending 60th win in slalom and 97th overall
Asia|Election|News|World

India announces 6-week general elections starting April 19 with Modi's BJP topping surveys

India has announced its 6-week-long general elections will start on April 19, with most surveys predicting a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party

India announces 6-week general elections starting April 19 with Modi's BJP topping surveys
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Wales will get its first Black leader after Vaughan Gething wins a Welsh Labour Party contest

Vaughan Gething has won the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest and is set to become the first Black leader of Wales’ semi-autonomous government

Wales will get its first Black leader after Vaughan Gething wins a Welsh Labour Party contest
MidEast|News|World

Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas expected to restart

Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas are expected to restart in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday

Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas expected to restart
Europe|News|Sports|World

FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women's World Cup year

FIFA says it gave president Gianni Infantino a 33% raise in his base salary after he was re-elected last year

FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women's World Cup year
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian officials say Ukrainian shelling kills 2 in a border city and drones target an oil refinery

A Russian regional governor says two people have been killed in Ukrainian shelling of the city of Belgorod, close to the border with Ukraine

Russian officials say Ukrainian shelling kills 2 in a border city and drones target an oil refinery
Election|News|Political|World

Russians cast ballots on Day 2 of an election preordained to extend Putin's rule

Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly 25 years of rule

Russians cast ballots on Day 2 of an election preordained to extend Putin's rule
Economy|Health|News|World

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country

Some 1.4 million Haitians are on the verge of famine, and more than 4 million require food aid, sometimes eating only once a day or not at all

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim enjoys a Russian luxury limousine gifted by Putin as the two nations expand ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's new ride is a Russian luxury limousine gifted by President Vladimir Putin

North Korea's Kim enjoys a Russian luxury limousine gifted by Putin as the two nations expand ties
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

Jurors weigh fate of Afghan refugee charged with murder in a case that shocked Muslim community

Prosecutors have wrapped up their case against an Afghan refugee in the first of three trials stemming from allegations that he gunned down three Muslim men over the course of several days in 2022

Jurors weigh fate of Afghan refugee charged with murder in a case that shocked Muslim community
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From a US military plane, airdrops bring small doses of aid to Gaza, levelled by war

Two AP journalists aboard an American aid flight to Gaza observed the wreckage to the strip's north as the plane delivered much-needed food aid to Palestinians below

From a US military plane, airdrops bring small doses of aid to Gaza, levelled by war
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Hosting Ireland's prime minister, Biden celebrates his Irish roots (as he likes to do)

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this weekend, President Joe Biden is dwelling on one of his favorite subjects: Ireland

Hosting Ireland's prime minister, Biden celebrates his Irish roots (as he likes to do)
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Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel

President Joe Biden is expressing support for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after the senator called for new elections in Israel

Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel
Economy|News|US|World

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions

The United States and allies are warning Iran that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an emerging plan to provide ballistic missiles to Russia for its war with Ukraine

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
News|US|World

Tornadoes leave a trail of destruction in central US and kill at least 3 in Ohio

Severe storms with suspected tornadoes have damaged homes and businesses and killed at least three people in the central United States

Tornadoes leave a trail of destruction in central US and kill at least 3 in Ohio
MidEast|News|World

Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year

Syria’s civil war has entered its 14th year, a somber anniversary in a long-frozen conflict

Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year
Europe|News|World

A Russian missile strike kills at least 14 people in southern Ukraine

A Russian missile strike on Odesa in southern Ukraine on Friday killed at least 14 people and injured 46 others, local officials said

A Russian missile strike kills at least 14 people in southern Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

The first ship to use a new sea route approaches Gaza with 200 tons of aid

A ship carrying 200 tons of aid is approaching the coast of Gaza to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus

The first ship to use a new sea route approaches Gaza with 200 tons of aid
Crime|Europe|News|World

Migrant boat sinks off Turkey's coast, killing at least 21 people

An official says a rubber dinghy carrying migrants has sunk off Turkey’s northern Aegean coast, leaving at least 21 people dead

Migrant boat sinks off Turkey's coast, killing at least 21 people
Business|Food|Technology|World

McDonald's system outages are reported around the world

Reports of system outages at McDonald’s are growing around the world, shuttering restaurants and leading to social media complaints

McDonald's system outages are reported around the world
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UN-backed human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia

U.N.-backed human rights experts say they have gathered new evidence of “horrific” torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war by their Russian jailers, saying such practices could amount to war crimes

UN-backed human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Israel denies Palestinian claim its forces killed 20 near Gaza aid distribution center

The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza is accusing Israeli forces of launching an attack near an aid distribution point in war-wracked northern Gaza, killing 20 people and wounding 155 others

The Latest | Israel denies Palestinian claim its forces killed 20 near Gaza aid distribution center
Asia|Sports|US|World

Baseball superstar Ohtani and his wife arrive in South Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB opener

Shohei Ohtani and his wife have arrived in South Korea with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates ahead of their season-opening Major League Baseball games against the San Diego Padres next week

Baseball superstar Ohtani and his wife arrive in South Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB opener
MidEast|News|US|World

Proposed US resolution would back global efforts for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza

The United States has circulated the final draft of a United Nations Security Council resolution that would support international efforts to establish “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war

Proposed US resolution would back global efforts for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels strikes a ship in the Red Sea, though crew reportedly safe

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a ship in the Red Sea, causing damage to the vessel

Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels strikes a ship in the Red Sea, though crew reportedly safe
Crime|News|Political|World

San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings

Seventy-eight protesters have been ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand a cease-fire in Gaza

San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
News|US|World

Severe storms rake Indiana and Kentucky, damaging dozens of structures

Authorities says severe storms with suspected tornadoes have raked southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, damaging dozens of homes and leaving people without electricity

Severe storms rake Indiana and Kentucky, damaging dozens of structures
Environment|Travel|World

In Mexico, a once glittering lake is being sucked dry by development, drought and lawlessness

Once a glittering weekend getaway for wealthy residents of Mexico City, Valle de Bravo has been reduced to a shrinking muddy puddle by a combination of drought, water transfers to the capital, bad planning and lawlessness

In Mexico, a once glittering lake is being sucked dry by development, drought and lawlessness
Election|Europe|News|World

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead

Voters are heading to the polls in Russia for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule by six more years after he stifled dissent

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead
Africa|News|World

Loud explosion is heard as Somali militant group says its fighters have attacked a hotel in capital

The Somali extremist group al-Shabab says its fighters have attacked a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, where a loud explosion and gunfire have been heard

Loud explosion is heard as Somali militant group says its fighters have attacked a hotel in capital
MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister

Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
Europe|News|World

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they're not needed now

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his position that sending Western troops into Ukraine should not be ruled out, but also says that today’s situation doesn’t require that

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they're not needed now
Election|Europe|News|World

Ukrainians living under Russian occupation are coerced to vote for Putin

Ukrainians living in regions illegally annexed by Russia are being coerced to vote in the presidential election of their wartime occupier, Vladimir Putin, an exercise denounced by Ukraine as an illegitimate effort by Moscow to tighten control over its neighbor

Ukrainians living under Russian occupation are coerced to vote for Putin
Africa|Crime|News|World

Nigerian leader rules out ransoms for abducted students as observers urge dialogue

Nigeria’s president has urged security agencies not to pay ransoms to rescue nearly 300 schoolchildren abducted from their school in the conflict-hit north a week ago

Nigerian leader rules out ransoms for abducted students as observers urge dialogue
Crime|News|World

US sanctions three Israeli West Bank settlers and their outposts for violence against Palestinians

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of three extremist Israeli West Bank settlers who are accused of harassing and attacking Palestinians in an attempt to pressure them to leave their land

US sanctions three Israeli West Bank settlers and their outposts for violence against Palestinians
Crime|Europe|News|World

A young Belarusian woman who died after attack in Warsaw is laid to rest

A young Belarusian woman who died after being attacked and raped in central Warsaw has been laid to rest

A young Belarusian woman who died after attack in Warsaw is laid to rest
News|Technology|World

British high court rules Australian computer scientist not mysterious bitcoin founder as he claims

Britain’s high court has ruled that an Australian computer scientist is not, as he claimed, the mysterious creator of the bitcoin cryptocurrency

British high court rules Australian computer scientist not mysterious bitcoin founder as he claims
MidEast|News|World

Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu has 'lost his way'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on Israel to hold new elections

Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu has 'lost his way'
Africa|Health|World

Republic Of Congo reports first mpox virus cases in several regions

The health ministry says the Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions

Republic Of Congo reports first mpox virus cases in several regions
Food|MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Egypt appeals for more aid deliveries by land to Gaza as Israel warns of Rafah push

Egypt’s top diplomat has appealed for an urgent increase in aid going into Gaza by land, even as a ship loaded with some 200 tons of food was on its way to the enclave, where hundreds of thousands have been driven to the brink of starvation

The Latest | Egypt appeals for more aid deliveries by land to Gaza as Israel warns of Rafah push
Africa|Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|News|World

Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports

A humanitarian rescue group says survivors aboard a deflating rubber dinghy rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea have reported that some 60 people who departed Libya with them more than a week ago perished during the journey

Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports
Health|News|World

Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire

Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so

Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire
Africa|Health|World

A decade later, Liberians remember those who died in Ebola outbreak

Liberians are gathering to mark a decade since the country was hit by a devastating Ebola outbreak that killed more than 10,000 people in West Africa, adding to the region’s economic and political troubles

A decade later, Liberians remember those who died in Ebola outbreak
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Geert Wilders says it is 'constitutionally wrong' that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions

Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders says it is unfair and “constitutionally wrong” that he had to sacrifice his leadership aspirations in order to pave the way for a right-wing ruling coalition in the Netherlands after his party won elections in November

Geert Wilders says it is 'constitutionally wrong' that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions
Europe|News|World

Spanish parliament set to approve controversial amnesty for Catalan separatists

Spain’s Parliament is set to give its initial approval Thursday to a controversial amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes — both proved and alleged — committed by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt to hold an independence referendum six years ago

Spanish parliament set to approve controversial amnesty for Catalan separatists
News|World

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin

Russian officials say Ukraine has fired at least eight missiles at the Belgorod border region, killing one person and wounding six

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin
News|US|World

Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war

Senators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war

Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war
News|Political|US|World

Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting U.S. weapon factories in Oklahoma and Arkansas to address concerns over billions of dollars being sent to Ukraine and other allies when there are so many needs at home

Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine
News|World

Report claims Yemen's Houthis have a hypersonic missile, possibly raising stakes in Red Sea crisis

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal

Report claims Yemen's Houthis have a hypersonic missile, possibly raising stakes in Red Sea crisis
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Biden is coming out in opposition to plans to sell US Steel to a Japanese company

President Joe Biden is coming out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan

Biden is coming out in opposition to plans to sell US Steel to a Japanese company
Europe|News|World

The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it's not that simple

The British government on Thursday published an official definition of “extremism.”

The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it's not that simple
Asia|Economy|News|World

Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding new legislation for minimum crop prices

Indian farmers are protesting in the Indian capital to press their demand for new legislation that would guarantee minimum profitable prices for their crops

Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding new legislation for minimum crop prices
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|World

What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

College students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day

What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
MidEast|News|World

Despair deepens for families of hostages in Gaza as Ramadan cease-fire deadline passes

With each passing day, the relatives of hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7 face a deepening despair

Despair deepens for families of hostages in Gaza as Ramadan cease-fire deadline passes
Election|News|Technology|World

AI supercharges threat of disinformation in a big year for elections globally

Artificial intelligence is supercharging the threat of election disinformation worldwide, making it easy for anyone with a smartphone to create fake – but convincing – content aimed at fooling voters

AI supercharges threat of disinformation in a big year for elections globally
Election|Europe|News|World

The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power

As Vladimir Putin heads for another six-year term as Russia’s president, there’s little electoral drama in the race

The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power
Asia|News|World

Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detention

Thailand’s paroled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has launched a series of public appearances with an early morning visit to a holy shrine in the capital Bangkok before flying to his home province of Chiang Mai in the country’s north

Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detention
Economy|Health|News|World

Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says

A U.N. report says many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate

Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim drives new-type tank during drills and calls for efforts to prepare for war

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has joined his troops in training to operate newly developed battle tanks and called for bigger efforts to prepare for war

North Korea's Kim drives new-type tank during drills and calls for efforts to prepare for war
Africa|Crime|World

Zimbabwe police rescue 251 children used as labor and find graves in religious sect compound raid

Zimbabwe police say they have rescued dozens of children used as labor at a religious sect compound

Zimbabwe police rescue 251 children used as labor and find graves in religious sect compound raid
Africa|News|World

Congo faces unprecedented crisis as violence displaces 250,000 in the last month, a UN official says

A senior United Nations official says intensifying violence in Congo's eastern region has pushed a humanitarian crisis in the region to “unprecedented” levels

Congo faces unprecedented crisis as violence displaces 250,000 in the last month, a UN official says
MidEast|News|World

Israel says it plans to direct Palestinians out of Rafah ahead of anticipated offensive

The Israeli military says it plans to direct many of the 1.4 million displaced Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip’s southernmost town of Rafah toward “humanitarian islands” in the center of the territory ahead of its planned offensive there

Israel says it plans to direct Palestinians out of Rafah ahead of anticipated offensive
Economy|News|US|World

Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing U.S. aid, call for repossession of Russian assets

A pair of Ukrainian justice ministers in Washington this week said they were “quite optimistic” about the U.S. coming up with a way to financially support Ukraine

Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing U.S. aid, call for repossession of Russian assets
Americas|News|World

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it

A proposal to install new leadership in Haiti appears to be crumbling as some political parties rejected the plan to create a presidential council that would manage the transition

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it
Africa|Crime|MidEast|News|World

South Africa's foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested

South Africa’s foreign minister says her country’s citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home

South Africa's foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested
Asia|News|World

US and Japanese forces to resume Osprey flights in Japan following fatal crash

Japanese officials say the U.S. and Japanese militaries will resume flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash last November

US and Japanese forces to resume Osprey flights in Japan following fatal crash
News|World

Lebanese, French officials float a plan to rebuild Beirut port nearly 4 years after huge explosion

Three and a half years after hundreds of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate ignited at the Beirut port, setting off one of the world’s biggest non-nuclear explosions, Lebanese and French officials have put forward a plan for reconstruction and reorganization of the port

Lebanese, French officials float a plan to rebuild Beirut port nearly 4 years after huge explosion
Americas|News|World

Revered by Hemingway and visited by popes, why Cuba's small patron saint is such a huge symbol

One religious icon unites Cubans: The Virgin of Charity of Cobre

Revered by Hemingway and visited by popes, why Cuba's small patron saint is such a huge symbol
News|Opinion|World

Virgin of Charity unites all Cubans — Catholics, Santeria followers, exiled and back on the island

Cubans are often divided on many issues

Virgin of Charity unites all Cubans — Catholics, Santeria followers, exiled and back on the island
Europe|News|World

Denmark plans to expand military draft to women for the first time and extend service terms

Denmark's government wants to increase the number of Danes doing military service by making conscription mandatory for women and by increasing the time of service to 11 months for both genders

Denmark plans to expand military draft to women for the first time and extend service terms
Europe|World

Ally of late Navalny accuses 'Putin’s henchmen' of attacking him in Lithuania, vows not to give up

Leonid Volkov, the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s close associate and top strategist, has Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “henchmen” of being behind a brutal attack that left him hospitalized in Lithuania’s capital and vowed to “not give up

Ally of late Navalny accuses 'Putin’s henchmen' of attacking him in Lithuania, vows not to give up
News|Political|World

US-mandated religious freedom group ends Saudi trip early after rabbi ordered to remove his kippah

A U.S. Congress-mandated group cut short a fact-finding mission to Saudi Arabia after officials in the kingdom ordered a Jewish rabbi to remove his kippah in public

US-mandated religious freedom group ends Saudi trip early after rabbi ordered to remove his kippah
Crime|MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Palestinian stabs 2 at a checkpoint near Jerusalem, Israeli police say

Violent clashes overnight have left multiple Palestinians dead in the West Bank, and Israeli police say a Palestinian stabbed two people at a checkpoint near Jerusalem before being shot Wednesday

The Latest | Palestinian stabs 2 at a checkpoint near Jerusalem, Israeli police say
Europe|News|Political|World

How many nuclear weapons does Russia have and who controls them?

President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was struck with conventional missiles, and that Moscow would consider

How many nuclear weapons does Russia have and who controls them?
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened, Putin tells state media

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to Russian statehood, sovereignty, or independence

Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened, Putin tells state media
MidEast|News|Political|World

Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters. Now they are visiting as war-time volunteers

Evangelicals have been among Israel’s fiercest foreign supporters for years

Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters. Now they are visiting as war-time volunteers
Asia|Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

IAEA chief reassures residents that treated wastewater discharge at Fukushima nuclear plant is safe

The head of the U.N. atomic agency has told local Japanese representatives at a meeting in Fukushima that the ongoing discharge of treated radioactive wastewater at the ruined nuclear power plant has met safety standards and that any restrictions on products from the region are not scientific

IAEA chief reassures residents that treated wastewater discharge at Fukushima nuclear plant is safe
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Indigenous people rejoice after city of Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone

Ohlone people and others are rejoicing over the return of sacred Native land dating back thousands of years

Indigenous people rejoice after city of Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone
Asia|News|Travel|World

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the lure of moving to the city grows even stronger amid climate shocks

The lure of the city has always been strong for the poor in Vietnam's Mekong Delta

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the lure of moving to the city grows even stronger amid climate shocks
News|World

US Army boats head out on a mission to build a floating pier off Gaza's shore for food deliveries

Four U.S. Army boats, loaded with tons of equipment and steel pier segments, have left Virginia and are heading to Gaza

US Army boats head out on a mission to build a floating pier off Gaza's shore for food deliveries
Americas|News|World

Haiti's future is being planned on two tracks: traditional political power and gang power

Haiti’s future is being planned on two tracks — one involving traditional political power, the other focused on the power of gangs

Haiti's future is being planned on two tracks: traditional political power and gang power
Americas|Crime|News|World

Several people are being held hostage in a bus in Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian police say several passengers are being held hostage in a bus in Rio de Janeiro, and two were injured from gunshots

Several people are being held hostage in a bus in Rio de Janeiro
News|Science|Technology|US|World

US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence -- aimed at ensuring world has access

The United States is spearheading the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring the new technology is “safe, secure and trustworthy” and that all countries, especially those in the developing world, have equal access

US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence -- aimed at ensuring world has access
Health|News|Travel|World

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

The nation’s top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami
News|US|World

Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile

Senior U.S. defense officials say the Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts

Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile
News|Political|World

House Democrats launch an effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid, but face long odds

House Democrats are launching a long-shot effort to push $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote

House Democrats launch an effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid, but face long odds
Americas|News|World

From US jail, Venezuelan general who defied Maduro awaits potentially lengthy sentence

A formidable opponent of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who twice tried to mount coups against the socialist leader spoke to The Associated Press as a Manhattan federal judge is deciding whether to punish him with a long prison sentence

From US jail, Venezuelan general who defied Maduro awaits potentially lengthy sentence
Arts|Asia|News|Opinion|World

Chinese Nobel-winning author targeted in patriotic lawsuit

His writing won China’s first Nobel Prize for Literature, but is it patriotic enough for Xi Jinping’s China

Chinese Nobel-winning author targeted in patriotic lawsuit
News|World

A Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board has crashed on takeoff, officials say

The Russian Defense Ministry says that a military transport plane with 15 people on board has crashed while taking off from an air base in western Russia

A Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board has crashed on takeoff, officials say
Africa|Economy|Finance|News|World

African Development Bank chief criticizes opaque loans tied to Africa's natural resources

The head of the African Development Bank is calling for an end to loans given in exchange for oil or critical minerals used in smartphones and electric car batteries

African Development Bank chief criticizes opaque loans tied to Africa's natural resources
Science|Technology|Videos|World

Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit

Four astronauts from four countries are back on Earth after catching a ride from the International Space Station with SpaceX

Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit
Europe|News|Technology|World

Russia reports Ukrainian drone strikes on targets deep inside its territory

Russian officials say Ukraine has launched a wave of long-range drones against targets deep inside Russia

Russia reports Ukrainian drone strikes on targets deep inside its territory
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Iran, Russia and China show off their ships in a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman

China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf

Iran, Russia and China show off their ships in a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman
Africa|Europe|News|World

At least 7 are dead and 38 are rescued after a migrant boat was found near Spain's Canary Islands

Spanish maritime rescuers and the Red Cross say two bodies have been found in a migrant boat making the risky but increasingly popular voyage from West Africa toward Spain’s Canary Islands

At least 7 are dead and 38 are rescued after a migrant boat was found near Spain's Canary Islands
Australia|News|World

Passenger describes people 'bounced off the roof' on plane that dropped during flight to New Zealand

Officials are investigating what caused a “strong shake” before a sudden plunge on a plane traveling between Australia and New Zealand

Passenger describes people 'bounced off the roof' on plane that dropped during flight to New Zealand
Asia|News|World

India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why?

India has implemented a controversial citizenship law that has been widely criticized for excluding Muslims, a minority community whose concerns have heightened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government

India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why?
MidEast|News|World

Food charity says aid ship bound for Gaza has set sail from Cyprus

An international charity says its aid ship bound for Gaza has set sail from Cyprus

Food charity says aid ship bound for Gaza has set sail from Cyprus
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Ramadan kicks off in much of Asia, a day after most of the Middle East

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk, began at sunrise Tuesday in much of Asia, a day after many Muslims in the Middle East began their fasts

Ramadan kicks off in much of Asia, a day after most of the Middle East
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Israeli military says about 100 projectiles fired into the country from Lebanon

The Israeli military says about 100 projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israel on Tuesday, a day after Palestinians in Gaza began fasting for the holy month of Ramadan

The Latest | Israeli military says about 100 projectiles fired into the country from Lebanon
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

UN envoy: Finding that some hostages were victims of sexual violence doesn't justify Israeli attacks

The U_N_ envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict is warning Israel that the finding of “clear and convincing information” that some hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct_ 7 attack in southern Israel were subjected to sexual violence “does not in any way legitimize further hostilities.”

UN envoy: Finding that some hostages were victims of sexual violence doesn't justify Israeli attacks
Europe|News|World

Top Polish leaders to visit White House, hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more

Poland’s president and prime minister are due to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House and with congressional leaders who they hope will spur Washington to invest more in Ukraine’s defense at a critical moment in the war in Europe

Top Polish leaders to visit White House, hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more
Asia|News|World

Protests drove Nepal's king off the throne 16 years ago. Now, protests are trying to bring him back

Sixteen years ago, mass protests in Nepal forced then-King Gyanendra Shah to give up the throne and clear the way for a republic

Protests drove Nepal's king off the throne 16 years ago. Now, protests are trying to bring him back
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

Afghan refugee stands trial in first of 3 killings that shocked Albuquerque's Muslim community

An Afghan refugee accused in the slayings of three Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was in court as attorneys delivered opening statements in the first of three trials

Afghan refugee stands trial in first of 3 killings that shocked Albuquerque's Muslim community
Lifestyle|World

A Gaza family uprooted by war and grieving their losses shares a somber Ramadan meal in a tent

For Muslims around the world, Ramadan combines religious reflection and charity with festive celebrations as families gather for the evening meal breaking the fast

A Gaza family uprooted by war and grieving their losses shares a somber Ramadan meal in a tent
Economy|News|World

A meeting of the UN body promoting equality for women starts with 5 male speakers

The U.N.’s preeminent body promoting equality for women and girls has opened its annual meeting with five male speakers in a row

A meeting of the UN body promoting equality for women starts with 5 male speakers
Business|Economy|News|US|World

Kentucky House approves bill to reduce emergency-trained workers in small coal mines

The Kentucky House has voted to allow the state’s smallest coal mining operations to reduce the number of miners with emergency medical training on a shift

Kentucky House approves bill to reduce emergency-trained workers in small coal mines
Environment|Science|World

How a wandering white shark's epic journey could provide clues for protecting them

A 14-foot-long white shark might not be something swimmers want to see at the beach

How a wandering white shark's epic journey could provide clues for protecting them
Crime|Europe|World

Italy abuse case highlights how scandal slowly beginning to come to light in pope's backyard

The clergy sexual abuse scandal is slowly gathering steam in Italy

Italy abuse case highlights how scandal slowly beginning to come to light in pope's backyard
News|Science|World

Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UN agency says

The United Nations cultural and scientific agency says Ukraine will need more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure that was damaged or destroyed during two years of Russia's war on its neighbor

Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UN agency says
Europe|News|Political|World

Poland's president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP

Poland’s president is calling on other other members of the NATO alliance to raise their spending on defense to 3% of their GDP as Russia puts its economy on a war footing and pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine

Poland's president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP
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India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
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Spanish and European officials mark the 20th anniversary of the Madrid train bombings

King Felipe VI of Spain says victims of terror attacks are a symbol of the constant need to guard freedom and the rule of law against threats

Spanish and European officials mark the 20th anniversary of the Madrid train bombings
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Beached sperm whale dies after beaching along Florida's Gulf Coast

Florida wildlife officials say a sperm whale that became famous after beaching itself on a sandbar has died

Beached sperm whale dies after beaching along Florida's Gulf Coast
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Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti's violent crisis grows

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet Monday with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica as part of an urgent push to solve Haiti’s spiraling crisis

Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti's violent crisis grows
Europe|Sports|World

Belgium's change kit at Euro 2024 has been leaked. Is it a tribute to comic-strip hero Tintin?

Some of the Belgium soccer players taking part in the European Championship this summer could well resemble a world-famous reporter

Belgium's change kit at Euro 2024 has been leaked. Is it a tribute to comic-strip hero Tintin?
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US is constantly assessing expansion of chip export controls that can boost China's military

The U.S. commerce secretary says Washington is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that can be used to boost its military

US is constantly assessing expansion of chip export controls that can boost China's military
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How ‘hometown associations’ help immigrants support their communities in the US and back in their homelands

Mexican groups are the most common, but immigrants from Turkey, Bolivia and many more countries have formed their own.

How ‘hometown associations’ help immigrants support their communities in the US and back in their homelands
Crime|Opinion|World

Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis

The sexual abuse of children by Catholic sisters and nuns has been overshadowed by far more common reports of male clergy abuse

Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis
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Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees explosion near ship in Red Sea

An explosion that took place near a ship in the Red Sea on Monday is suspected to have been an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, though the blast caused no damage, authorities said

Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees explosion near ship in Red Sea
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The Latest | Hunger worsens in Gaza as Palestinians mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan

With no end to fighting in sight, Palestinians in Gaza have begun fasting for the holy month of Ramadan as hunger worsens across the strip and pressure grows on Israel over the growing humanitarian crisis

The Latest | Hunger worsens in Gaza as Palestinians mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan
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Ukraine's first Oscar hailed for reminding 'evil still lives' as Russian drone attacks hit buildings

Ukraine awoke to another day of war with Russia but also a bit of good news

Ukraine's first Oscar hailed for reminding 'evil still lives' as Russian drone attacks hit buildings
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Flag of Sweden is raised at NATO headquarters, cementing its place as the 32nd alliance member

Sweden’s national flag has been raised at NATO headquarters, cementing the Nordic country’s place as the 32nd member of the alliance two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine persuaded its reluctant public to seek safety under NATO’s security umbrella

Flag of Sweden is raised at NATO headquarters, cementing its place as the 32nd alliance member
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Pakistan swears in newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet

The 19-member Cabinet of Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has been sworn into office

Pakistan swears in newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet
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Princess Kate says sorry for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing

The Princess of Wales has apologized for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace

Princess Kate says sorry for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing
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13 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan remembers the dead and vows to keep rebuilding

Japan marked the 13th anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami that triggered a nuclear meltdown and left parts of Fukushima prefecture uninhabitable on Monday with a minute of silence and memorial events, where officials pledged continued support for rebuilding

13 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan remembers the dead and vows to keep rebuilding
Europe|Health|News|World

France's Macron announces legislation allowing 'aid in dying' under strict conditions

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new legislation to legalize “aid in dying” that will allow adults facing end-of-life illness to take lethal medication

France's Macron announces legislation allowing 'aid in dying' under strict conditions
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Oscar Moments: Talk of war and peace, a coronation for Nolan, and Ken-demonium for Gosling

There was talk of war, and pleas for peace

Oscar Moments: Talk of war and peace, a coronation for Nolan, and Ken-demonium for Gosling
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50 people are injured by a 'strong movement' on a plane traveling from Australia to New Zealand

Officials say at least 50 people have been injured by what they described as a “strong movement” on a Chilean plane traveling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand

50 people are injured by a 'strong movement' on a plane traveling from Australia to New Zealand
Asia|Economy|Environment|News|World

Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant

Japan is marking 13 years since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country’s northern coasts, killing nearly 20,000 people, wiping out whole towns and destroying the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant
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A Turkish artisan has kept the Istanbul skyline lit during Ramadan for decades. He may be the last

In the heart of Istanbul, on top of the towering minarets that dot the city’s skyline, 68-year-old Kahraman Yildiz toils away at a craft that has illuminated the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for generations

A Turkish artisan has kept the Istanbul skyline lit during Ramadan for decades. He may be the last
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On Russian TV ahead of the election, there's only one program: Putin's

Russian President Vladimir Putin came to power almost 25 years ago and since then he's eliminated nearly all independent media — a process he ramped up after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine

On Russian TV ahead of the election, there's only one program: Putin's
Asia|News|World

China's congress ending with unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness

China's national congress is wrapping up its annual session with the usual show of near-unanimous support for the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the year

China's congress ending with unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|World

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs

As India’s booming youth population outpaces the growth of its education system, historic numbers of students are turning abroad for higher education

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs
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The Democratic protest vote movement over the Israel-Hamas war spreads from Michigan to other states

An “uncommitted” campaign protesting President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is seeing success in other states

The Democratic protest vote movement over the Israel-Hamas war spreads from Michigan to other states
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery

The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since she underwent abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was pulled from circulation by The Associated Press and other news organizations because it appeared to have been manipulated

Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery
MidEast|News|World

Al-Qaida's Yemen branch says leader Khalid al-Batarfi dead in unclear circumstances

The leader of Yemen’s branch of al-Qaida is dead

Al-Qaida's Yemen branch says leader Khalid al-Batarfi dead in unclear circumstances
Entertainment|News|Videos|World

'20 Days in Mariupol' wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS' 'Frontline'

A harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, “20 Days in Mariupol” has won the best documentary Oscar

'20 Days in Mariupol' wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS' 'Frontline'
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Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in

President Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, warning he's “hurting Israel” and speaking candidly about “come to Jesus” conversations with the leader over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in
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UN envoy Giandomenico Picco, who helped end the Iran-Iraq war and won hostage releases, has died

Former U.N. diplomat Giandomenico Picco has died at the age of 75

UN envoy Giandomenico Picco, who helped end the Iran-Iraq war and won hostage releases, has died
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Record rainfall douses Charleston, South Carolina, as responders help some out of flood waters

A record-setting rain storm has flooded parts of Charleston, South Carolina, requiring emergency responders to help some people get out of high waters

Record rainfall douses Charleston, South Carolina, as responders help some out of flood waters
Environment|Europe|World

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain

A religious procession in downtown Barcelona has celebrated the appearance of long-awaited rain after nine days of praying for relief from a severe drought

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain
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A driver has been arrested after crashing his car into the gates of Buckingham Palace in London

London police say they have arrested a driver who plowed a car into the gates of Buckingham Palace

A driver has been arrested after crashing his car into the gates of Buckingham Palace in London
Americas|News|US|World

US flies forces in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel

The U.S. military has flown forces in to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel

US flies forces in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel
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Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many

Officials have seen the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims

Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many
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Muslims welcome the holy month of Ramadan with a mix of joy and deep concern

Muslims around the world are welcoming the arrival of Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer, charity and feasts

Muslims welcome the holy month of Ramadan with a mix of joy and deep concern
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Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies

Ukrainian and allied officials have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call on Ukraine to surrender

Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies
Europe|News|World

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says

Moldova's foreign minister says the past two years for his country have been the hardest and most tumultuous for European Union candidate Moldova in more than three decades as it faces threats from Russia in multiple spheres of public life

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says
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The Netherlands is opening a Holocaust museum. The Israeli president's presence is causing concern

The Netherlands’s National Holocaust Museum is opening in a ceremony presided over by the Dutch king

The Netherlands is opening a Holocaust museum. The Israeli president's presence is causing concern
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A US ship with equipment for building a pier is on its way to Gaza, part of a plan to ramp up aid

A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza is on its way to the Mediterranean

A US ship with equipment for building a pier is on its way to Gaza, part of a plan to ramp up aid
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

80 years after D-Day, a World War II veteran is getting married near beaches where US troops landed

A 100-year-old American World War II veteran plans to marry his 96-year-old fiancee in France as part of that country's 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day

80 years after D-Day, a World War II veteran is getting married near beaches where US troops landed
Americas|News|World

Why is Haiti so chaotic? Leaders used street gangs to gain power. Then the gangs got stronger

It’s easy to blame the latest spasm of violence in Haiti on longstanding poverty, the legacy of colonialism, and European and U.S. interference with the West’s first free Black republic

Why is Haiti so chaotic? Leaders used street gangs to gain power. Then the gangs got stronger
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Rescue effort launched to assist 3 people at New Hampshire's Tuckerman Ravine ski area

Two people were rescued and emergency crews were attempting to rescue a third Saturday from an area popular with hikers and backcountry skiers on the Northeast’s highest mountain, a news report said

Rescue effort launched to assist 3 people at New Hampshire's Tuckerman Ravine ski area
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Biden: Netanyahu 'hurting Israel' by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza

President Joe Biden says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel” in how he is approaching its war against Hamas in Gaza

Biden: Netanyahu 'hurting Israel' by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with Russia

Pope Francis has said in an interview that Ukraine, facing possible defeat, should have the courage to negotiate an end to the war with Russia and not be ashamed to sit at the same table to carry out peace talks

Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with Russia
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Another top donor says it will resume funding the UN agency for Palestinians as Gaza hunger grows

Another top donor to the U.N. agency aiding Palestinians says it will resume its funding

Another top donor says it will resume funding the UN agency for Palestinians as Gaza hunger grows
MidEast|News|World

Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state

Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state

Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World

A family-run workshop keeps the legacy of the Mexican fireworks alive despite the danger

Hundreds of giant paper-mache bulls stuffed with fireworks are erected in the front yards of the Mexican town of Tultepec every year in the first week of March

A family-run workshop keeps the legacy of the Mexican fireworks alive despite the danger
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El Salvador extends anti-gang emergency decree for 24th time. It's now been in effect for two years

El Salvador’s lawmakers have granted a request by President Nayib Bukele for the 24th consecutive one-month extension of an anti-gang emergency decree

El Salvador extends anti-gang emergency decree for 24th time. It's now been in effect for two years
Africa|News|World

A paramilitary group at war with Sudan’s military endorses a cease-fire during holy fasting month

A Sudanese paramilitary group battling the country’s military in a nearly yearlong ruinous conflict has endorsed a resolution by the U.N. Security Council calling for a cease-fire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

A paramilitary group at war with Sudan’s military endorses a cease-fire during holy fasting month
Americas|Crime|News|World

Gangs attack police stations in Haiti as Caribbean leaders call an emergency meeting Monday

Police and palace guards are working to retake some streets in Haiti's capital after gangs launched massive attacks on at least three police stations in the capital

Gangs attack police stations in Haiti as Caribbean leaders call an emergency meeting Monday
Europe|News|World

Irish prime minister concedes defeat in vote over constitutional amendments about family and women

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has conceded defeat in the vote over two constitutional amendments that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a woman’s role in the home

Irish prime minister concedes defeat in vote over constitutional amendments about family and women
MidEast|News|World

On eve of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City offers little festivity as Gaza war rages

On the eve of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City bears few of its usual hallmarks of festivity

On eve of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City offers little festivity as Gaza war rages
Europe|News|World

A French frigate 'destroys' a German sub in Norway's waters in NATO's biggest drills since Cold War

Large NATO drills in the frigid fjords of northern Norway may be just war games meant to hone the skills of the newly expanded 32-nation military alliance in the event of conflict

A French frigate 'destroys' a German sub in Norway's waters in NATO's biggest drills since Cold War
Asia|News|World

Pakistan's lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as the country's president for a second time

Pakistan's lawmakers have chosen Asif Ali Zardari as the country's new president

Pakistan's lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as the country's president for a second time
Asia|News|World

At least 19 dead and 7 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 19 people and leaving seven others missing

At least 19 dead and 7 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Europe|News|World

Poland's foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is 'not unthinkable'

Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO forces “is not unthinkable” and that he appreciates the French president for not ruling out that idea

Poland's foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is 'not unthinkable'
Americas|Crime|News|World

Violence is battering Haiti's fragile economy and causing food and water shortages

Unrelenting gang attacks in Haiti have paralyzed the country and left it with dwindling supplies of basic goods

Violence is battering Haiti's fragile economy and causing food and water shortages
Europe|News|World

Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure his fifth term in power this month on the heels of opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in prison

Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?
Crime|Europe|News|World

Italy's migrant detention centers in spotlight after death of Guinean and calls to close them down

Pressure is building on authorities in Italy to close a notorious Rome migrant detention center where a 19-year-old Guinean allegedly hanged himself last month

Italy's migrant detention centers in spotlight after death of Guinean and calls to close them down
Food|News|US|World

How the US military is scrambling to build a floating dock for urgently needed aid to Gaza

A massive floating pier that will allow ships to sail up to Gaza and offload aid will soon sail from the U.S. to the Mediterranean Sea as the U.S. looks at ways to address Gaza's dire food needs

How the US military is scrambling to build a floating dock for urgently needed aid to Gaza
News|Opinion|World

UN chief: Legal equality for women could take 300 years as backlash rises against women's rights

The United Nations chief says legal equality for women could take centuries as the fight for gender equality has become an uphill struggle against rank discrimination and gross human human rights abuses

UN chief: Legal equality for women could take 300 years as backlash rises against women's rights
Americas|MidEast|News|World

Peru arrests an Iranian man accused of planning an attack on an Israeli citizen

Police in Peru have announced the arrest of an Iranian citizen who was purportedly a member of the Iranian Quds Force and had allegedly planned to kill an Israeli citizen in the South American country

Peru arrests an Iranian man accused of planning an attack on an Israeli citizen
Business|News|Technology|US|World

Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next?

The House has renewed its push on legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform

Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next?
Africa|News|World

UN Security Council urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of Ramadan

The U.N. Security Council is urging Sudan’s warring parties to halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and allow desperately needed aid to reach 25 million people

UN Security Council urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of Ramadan
Americas|News|Travel|World

Foreigners trapped in violence-torn Haiti wait desperately for a way out

Scores of foreigners are stranded in Haiti, unable to leave the country under siege by violent gangs that have shuttered its international airports, trapping citizens from the U.S., Canada and beyond

Foreigners trapped in violence-torn Haiti wait desperately for a way out
Europe|News|Political|World

Trump to meet with Hungary's leader, Viktor Orbán, continuing his embrace of autocrats

Former President Donald Trump is meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a conservative populist whose crackdowns in Hungary have sparked criticism that he's eroding that country's democracy

Trump to meet with Hungary's leader, Viktor Orbán, continuing his embrace of autocrats
News|Political|World

Behind-the-scenes of AP photographer's experience covering violence against women in Haiti

Ariana Cubillos is an Associated Press photojournalist based in Caracas, Venezuela

Behind-the-scenes of AP photographer's experience covering violence against women in Haiti
Americas|Lifestyle|News|World

Facing historic shifts, Latin American women bathe streets in purple on International Women's Day

Women across Latin America are bathing their city streets in purple in commemoration of International Women’s Day at a time when gender rights advocates in the region face both historic steps forward and setbacks

Facing historic shifts, Latin American women bathe streets in purple on International Women's Day
News|Political|World

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis

President Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Africa|Crime|News|World

They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria's forests

Security forces are searching large forests in Nigeria’s northwest region for nearly 300 children who were abducted from their school a day earlier

They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria's forests
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Turkey where Erdogan is expected to press for negotiations to end Russia war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Turkey where Erdogan is expected to press for negotiations to end Russia war
Asia|News|World

Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan

The military has greenlighted its Osprey to return to flight, three months after a part failure led to the deaths of eight service members in a crash in Japan in November

Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a 'war crime'

The U.N. human rights office says in a report that the establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem amount to a war crime

UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a 'war crime'
MidEast|News|US|World

The Latest | Efforts ramp up to deliver aid to Gaza as US and Europe focus on a sea corridor

Efforts are ramping up to deliver more desperately needed aid to war-ravaged Gaza, with the United States and Europe focusing on opening a sea route in a signal of the West’s growing frustration with Israel’s conduct in the war

The Latest | Efforts ramp up to deliver aid to Gaza as US and Europe focus on a sea corridor
Asia|Europe|News|World

China trumpets rising car exports to Russia as its envoy holds talks in Ukraine

The divide between China and Europe over the war in Ukraine was on display this week

China trumpets rising car exports to Russia as its envoy holds talks in Ukraine
Africa|Health|News|Opinion|World

UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016

Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday by the United Nations children’s agency

UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016
MidEast|News|World

Iran is responsible for the 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds

A U.N. fact-finding mission says Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that led to the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 and sparked nationwide protests against the country’s mandatory headscarf laws and its ruling theocracy

Iran is responsible for the 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds
Europe|News|World

A top EU official visits Cyprus to inspect preparation to supply to Gaza by sea

A top European Union official is in Cyprus on Friday to inspect preparations to send desperately needed aid to war-ravaged Gaza by sea

A top EU official visits Cyprus to inspect preparation to supply to Gaza by sea
Asia|News|World

Explainer-Article 23: what you need to know about Hong Kong's new national security laws

Hong Kong's government on Friday unveiled its proposed national security bill, following a month-long public consultation that ended last week.

Explainer-Article 23: what you need to know about Hong Kong's new national security laws
Asia|News|World

10 years on, parents of Chinese passengers on MH370 are still asking: what happened to my child?

Ten years on, families of Chinese passengers on the missing Malaysian Airline flight still are searching for answers

10 years on, parents of Chinese passengers on MH370 are still asking: what happened to my child?
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

With dissent stifled, some Russians help political prisoners by writing them letters of support

Russians who are too fearful to protest in the streets are finding an outlet for their activism by writing letters to political prisoners

With dissent stifled, some Russians help political prisoners by writing them letters of support
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women's Day

France’s leaders will use a Napoleon-era press to seal the right to abortion into the country's constitution

France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women's Day
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After months of warnings of famine in Gaza, some children begin to succumb in rising deaths

After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel’s bombardment, offensives and siege, children are starting to die

After months of warnings of famine in Gaza, some children begin to succumb in rising deaths
Americas|News|Political|World

With Venezuela's election set for late July, President Nicolás Maduro holds all the cards

Venezuela’s presidential election so far is a one-horse race for incumbent President Nicolás Maduro

With Venezuela's election set for late July, President Nicolás Maduro holds all the cards
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Ireland's constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that

Irish voters will vote in twin referendums on Friday to decide whether to amend the constitution and remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist

Ireland's constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong proposes life terms for treason and insurrection in new national security bill

Hong Kong's new national security bill proposes up to life imprisonment for offenses like treason and insurrection

Hong Kong proposes life terms for treason and insurrection in new national security bill
Crime|News|World

A timeline of Haiti's gang violence and how the country got to where it is

Haiti is once again facing a wave of chaos fueled by ongoing gang wars

A timeline of Haiti's gang violence and how the country got to where it is
Americas|Crime|World

3 escaped inmates from Grenada charged with murder after US sailing couple vanishes

Police say that three escaped inmates from the eastern Caribbean island of Grenada have been charged in the killing of a U.S. couple whose catamaran they hijacked

3 escaped inmates from Grenada charged with murder after US sailing couple vanishes
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A small earthquake and 'Moodus Noises' are nothing new for one Connecticut town

A small earthquake hit the small Connecticut town of East Hampton on Wednesday, but that's nothing new

A small earthquake and 'Moodus Noises' are nothing new for one Connecticut town
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Britain says it will provide 10,000 drones to Ukraine in its fight against Russia

Britain says it's providing 10,000 drones to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russia

Britain says it will provide 10,000 drones to Ukraine in its fight against Russia
Africa|Crime|News|World

Over 100 pupils abducted by gunmen in fresh school attack in Nigeria’s northwest, authorities say

Authorities and locals in Nigeria say gunmen attacked a primary school in the northwest of the country on Thursday morning and abducted at least 100 pupils as they were about to start classes

Over 100 pupils abducted by gunmen in fresh school attack in Nigeria’s northwest, authorities say
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Cole Brauer becomes first American woman to race sailboat alone and nonstop around world

Cole Brauer became the first American woman to race nonstop around the world by herself when she arrived Thursday in A Coruña, Spain

Cole Brauer becomes first American woman to race sailboat alone and nonstop around world
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UN chief urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during Muslim holy month of Ramadan

The United Nations chief is urging Sudan’s warring parties to halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, warning that the nearly year-long conflict threatens the country’s unity and “could ignite regional instability of dramatic proportions.”

UN chief urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during Muslim holy month of Ramadan
MidEast|News|US|World

Violence in the Mideast, rising threats from Islamic State group in Afghanistan pressure US, allies

The top U.S. general for the Middle East tells Congress that exploding regional violence fueled by Iran presents the most likely threat to the U.S. homeland

Violence in the Mideast, rising threats from Islamic State group in Afghanistan pressure US, allies
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

In rights landmark, Greek novelist and lawyer are the first same-sex couple wed at Athens city hall

A Greek novelist and his partner have become the first same-sex couple to be married in Athens’ city hall following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Orthodox Christian Greece

In rights landmark, Greek novelist and lawyer are the first same-sex couple wed at Athens city hall
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Haiti extends a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks

Haiti’s government says it is extending a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks that have paralyzed the capital of Port-au-Prince amid a fierce political battle for power

Haiti extends a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks
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'They messed it up': Biden's backing for Haiti's unpopular leader digs U.S. into deeper policy hole

When Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry filled the void left by the assassination of the country’s president in 2021, he did so over the protest of wide segments of the population but with the full-throated support of the Biden administration

'They messed it up': Biden's backing for Haiti's unpopular leader digs U.S. into deeper policy hole
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Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid

President Joe Biden will announce a plan in his State of the Union address to establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast to boost humanitarian aid for the beleaguered territory

Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid
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Leading NGOs slam Israel's halt in visa renewals for aid workers in Gaza and West Bank

A coalition of humanitarian and nongovernmental groups has slammed Israel's halt in renewing visas for international aid workers in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank

Leading NGOs slam Israel's halt in visa renewals for aid workers in Gaza and West Bank
Europe|News|World

Sweden officially joins NATO after completing its accession process, ending decades of neutrality

Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality

Sweden officially joins NATO after completing its accession process, ending decades of neutrality
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A cryptocurrency mogul arrested in Montenegro faces extradition to South Korea after a court ruling

A Montenegrin court has ruled that cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon should be handed over to his native South Korea, the latest twist in the months-long legal procedure that followed the arrest of the Terraform Labs founder in the Balkan nation last year

A cryptocurrency mogul arrested in Montenegro faces extradition to South Korea after a court ruling
Americas|Crime|News|World

Canadian police find 6 people dead in a house in Ottawa and arrest a suspect

Police in Canada’s capital capital of Ottawa are investigating the deaths of six people including four children and two adults found in a house in a southern suburb

Canadian police find 6 people dead in a house in Ottawa and arrest a suspect
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Many Christian voters in US see immigration as a crisis. How to address it is where they differ.

Christian voters and faith leaders have long been in the frontlines of providing assistance to migrants

Many Christian voters in US see immigration as a crisis. How to address it is where they differ.
Africa|News|World

Juntas ruling Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to create a joint force to fight worsening violence

The military juntas ruling Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger say they have agreed to create a joint force to fight extremist violence in their nations

Juntas ruling Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to create a joint force to fight worsening violence
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UN raises alert for 780,000 people displaced in Mozambique, most due to violence in north

The United Nations’ refugee chief has raised a new alert over 780,000 displaced people in Mozambique

UN raises alert for 780,000 people displaced in Mozambique, most due to violence in north
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Hamas says cease-fire talks to resume next week, making a truce before Ramadan unlikely

Hamas says its delegation has left Cairo and that talks on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release will resume next week

Hamas says cease-fire talks to resume next week, making a truce before Ramadan unlikely
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US diplomat criticizes China for using coercion and intimidation as it presses maritime claims

The top American diplomat for East Asia and the Pacific is criticizing China for using intimidation tactics against other countries in the region to press its sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea

US diplomat criticizes China for using coercion and intimidation as it presses maritime claims
MidEast|News|Political|World

The Latest | China calls for Palestine to join UN as international criticism of Gaza war mounts

China reiterated calls to admit Palestine to the U.N. on Thursday, and Norway warned companies against doing business in Israeli settlements, as international criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza mounted

The Latest | China calls for Palestine to join UN as international criticism of Gaza war mounts
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Hong Kong court affirms landmark sedition conviction for pro-democracy activist

Criticizing laws or chanting anti-government slogans can be enough to jail someone for sedition in Hong Kong, an appeal court ruled Thursday in a landmark case brought under a colonial-era law increasingly used to crush dissent

Hong Kong court affirms landmark sedition conviction for pro-democracy activist
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International Women's Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy

Women across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day Friday

International Women's Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy
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China coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists look on

It was a heart-pounding moment far out in the disputed South China Sea: One of at least five Chinese coast guard ships aggressively approached and sideswiped a Philippine patrol ship, creating a loud, jarring noise that sent its Filipino crew scrambling to lower rubber fenders to cushion the boat's hull

China coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists look on
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Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this year

At least 71 women have been killed in Turkey this year as activists say the country has made little progress in protecting women from abusers

Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this year
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Putin's crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others

It’s not just opposition politicians who are targeted in the crackdown by the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent years

Putin's crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others
Asia|News|Political|World

Modi is visiting Kashmir's main city for the first time since revoking region's semi-autonomy in '19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making his first official visit to Kashmir’s main city since India stripped the disputed region’s semi-autonomy in 2019

Modi is visiting Kashmir's main city for the first time since revoking region's semi-autonomy in '19
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China accuses US of devising tactics to suppress China despite improvement in relations

China’s foreign minister is accusing the U.S. of devising tactics to suppress China’s rise and he has criticized the Biden administration for adding more Chinese companies to its sanctions lists

China accuses US of devising tactics to suppress China despite improvement in relations
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Draft UN resolution calls for cease-fire in conflict-torn Sudan during upcoming Muslim holy month

Britain has circulated a draft U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in conflict-wracked Sudan ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins soon

Draft UN resolution calls for cease-fire in conflict-torn Sudan during upcoming Muslim holy month
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea's Kim calls for stronger war fighting capabilities against the US and South Korea

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has called for greater war fighting capabilities against the United States and South Korea

North Korea's Kim calls for stronger war fighting capabilities against the US and South Korea
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Indiana lawmakers in standoff on antisemitism bill following changes sought by critics of Israel

Disagreements among Indiana lawmakers could stop passage of a bill aiming to address antisemitism on college campuses, leaving Indiana students and professors uneasy as divisions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war deepen

Indiana lawmakers in standoff on antisemitism bill following changes sought by critics of Israel
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Few Americans want US more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds few Americans want the U.S. to take a more active role in solving the world's problems

Few Americans want US more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll finds
Africa|Crime|News|World

New attacks by IS-linked group in Mozambique leave over 70 children missing. Thousands have fled

Aid agencies and local authorities say a surge of new attacks by an Islamic State-affiliated group in northern Mozambique has left more than 70 children missing and caused 100,000 people to flee their homes

New attacks by IS-linked group in Mozambique leave over 70 children missing. Thousands have fled
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Israel's Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia

IOC president Thomas Bach confirms Israel faces no threat to its Olympic status ahead of the Paris Games despite the conflict in Gaza

Israel's Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia
Health|MidEast|News|World

Pressure grows on Israel to open more aid routes into Gaza by land and sea as hunger spreads

Efforts to get desperately needed humanitarian aid to war-wracked northern Gaza are gaining momentum

Pressure grows on Israel to open more aid routes into Gaza by land and sea as hunger spreads
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Haiti's prime minister is locked out of his country and faces pressure to resign

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry is struggling to stay in power as he tries to return home, where gang attacks have shuttered his country's main international airport and freed more than 4,000 inmates in recent days

Haiti's prime minister is locked out of his country and faces pressure to resign
Crime|Europe|News|World

The Czech parliament toughens gun laws after the worst mass shooting in the country's history

The Czech Parliament has approved changes in the gun law that tighten requirements for owning a weapon following the worst mass killing in the nation’s history

The Czech parliament toughens gun laws after the worst mass shooting in the country's history
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A blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelenskyy and Greece's prime minister

The sound of a large explosion reverberated around the Ukrainian port of Odesa as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greece’s prime minister ended a tour of the war-ravaged southern city Wednesday

A blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelenskyy and Greece's prime minister
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France seeks personal accounts of liberation from the Nazis, 80 years after the D-Day landings

The French president is appealing to the public to collect photos, films, personal journals and testimony from witnesses to liberation from the Nazis, as the country prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings in 1944

France seeks personal accounts of liberation from the Nazis, 80 years after the D-Day landings
Europe|News|Science|World

Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine date to over 1 million years ago, and may be oldest in Europe

Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine may be the oldest known evidence of early human presence in Europe

Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine date to over 1 million years ago, and may be oldest in Europe
Americas|World

Politicians seek new alliances to lead Haiti as gangs take over and premier tries to return home

Haitian politicians started pursuing new alliances Wednesday, seeking a coalition that could lead the country out of the gang violence that has closed the main airport and prevented embattled Prime Minister Ariel Henry from returning home

Politicians seek new alliances to lead Haiti as gangs take over and premier tries to return home
Crime|MidEast|News|World

IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria

Syria's activists and pro-government media say Islamic State militants have killed at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria

IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria
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Navalny's widow calls for Russia election day gatherings on March 17 to show dismay with Putin

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow has called on his supporters to join a protest of this month’s presidential election that Navalny devised shortly before his still-unexplained death

Navalny's widow calls for Russia election day gatherings on March 17 to show dismay with Putin
Economy|Health|News|World

UN agency reports over 8,500 migrants died worldwide last year, a record since tallies began in 2014

The U.N. migration agency says more than 8,500 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, a record high since it began tallying deaths a decade ago

UN agency reports over 8,500 migrants died worldwide last year, a record since tallies began in 2014
Europe|News|Sports|World

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been barred from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris even if they are approved to compete as neutrals

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
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Philippines won't allow China to remove its military outpost in a disputed shoal, its navy says

The Philippine navy says it will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal where four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships

Philippines won't allow China to remove its military outpost in a disputed shoal, its navy says
Africa|Economy|News|World

Egypt floats its currency and agrees with the IMF to increase a bailout loan to $8 billion

Egypt has floated its currency and announced a deal with the International Monetary Fund to increase its bailout loan to $8 billion

Egypt floats its currency and agrees with the IMF to increase a bailout loan to $8 billion
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The Latest | As conditions worsen for Palestinians in Gaza, international pressure grows for a deal

Nearly five months of fighting has left much of Gaza in ruins and created a worsening humanitarian catastrophe

The Latest | As conditions worsen for Palestinians in Gaza, international pressure grows for a deal
Asia|Health|News|World

South Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors

South Korea’s president vows that he won't tolerate the prolonged walkouts by junior doctors, calling them “an illegal collective action” that threatens public health

South Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors
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The UN atomic watchdog’s director arrives in Russia for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine

The U.N. atomic watchdog agency’s director has arrived in Russia for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine, where Europe's largest nuclear power plant is at risk amid fighting, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported Tuesday night

The UN atomic watchdog’s director arrives in Russia for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine
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A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's Russia

Russian authorities have adopted a slew of laws restricting fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, as well as the rights of minorities and religious groups

A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's Russia
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How Putin's crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power

Over the last decade, Vladimir Putin’s government has evolved from tolerating dissent to ruthlessly suppressing any activities or people who dared challenge it

How Putin's crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power
MidEast|News|World

Hostage crisis poses dilemma for Israel and offers a path to victory for Hamas

Over the last five months, Israel has killed thousands of Hamas fighters, destroyed dozens of their tunnels and wreaked unprecedented destruction on the Gaza Strip

Hostage crisis poses dilemma for Israel and offers a path to victory for Hamas
Asia|News|Travel|World

Japan’s Mount Fuji implements tourist tax in response to overcrowding concerns

Japan’s Mount Fuji implements tourist tax in response to overcrowding concerns

Japan’s Mount Fuji implements tourist tax in response to overcrowding concerns
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US destroyer shoots down missile and drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels

A U.S. destroyer shot down drones and a missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward it in the Red Sea

US destroyer shoots down missile and drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels
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State funeral for former Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney to be held March 23

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a state funeral for former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will be held on March 23 in Montreal

State funeral for former Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney to be held March 23
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela sets presidential election for July 28 as opposition candidate remains blocked

Venezuela’s top electoral official has announced that the country's highly anticipated presidential election will take place July 28

Venezuela sets presidential election for July 28 as opposition candidate remains blocked
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian attacks increasingly sap the power of Russia's Black Sea fleet

Ukrainian sea drones have reportedly sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea, the latest in a series of strikes that has crippled Moscow’s naval capability and limited its operations with the war now in its third year

Ukrainian attacks increasingly sap the power of Russia's Black Sea fleet
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Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza

More of President Joe Biden’s top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S. act directly to ease Palestinian civilian suffering in Gaza and are joining calls to cut military aid if Israel refuses to change course

Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza
Americas|Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

Illegally imported goose intestines hidden under rattlesnakes, federal authorities say

Six people have been arrested in New York on charges of illegally importing goose and duck intestines from China

Illegally imported goose intestines hidden under rattlesnakes, federal authorities say
Arts|Lifestyle|News|World

Stories of migration from around the world are longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction

Novels that give voice to the often unheard stories of migrants around the world are among the nominees for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction

Stories of migration from around the world are longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Americas|News|World

As gangs plunge Haiti into anarchy, people ask: Where in the world is the prime minister?

It’s the one question on the minds of all Haitians ever since armed gangs plunged the long-suffering Caribbean nation into near anarchy: Where in the world is Prime Minister Ariel Henry

As gangs plunge Haiti into anarchy, people ask: Where in the world is the prime minister?
Science|World

What is a whale native to the North Pacific doing off New England? Climate change could be the key

Scientists have confirmed the presence of a whale off New England that went extinct in the Atlantic Ocean two centuries ago

What is a whale native to the North Pacific doing off New England? Climate change could be the key
Europe|News|World

The EU's border agency has a duty to inform Libya's coast guard about migrant boats, official says

Frontex chief Hans Leijtens says the European Union’s border and coast agency has a duty to inform the Libyan authorities about migrant boats in trouble the country’s waters and will continue to do so

The EU's border agency has a duty to inform Libya's coast guard about migrant boats, official says
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's president formally signs the approval of Sweden's NATO bid, removing last obstacle

Hungary’s president has formally signed a bill approving Sweden’s NATO bid, removing the last obstacle after 18 months of delays that frustrated the alliance

Hungary's president formally signs the approval of Sweden's NATO bid, removing last obstacle
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US sanctions spyware company and executives who targeted American journalists, government officials

The Treasury Department says it has sanctioned two individuals and a Greece-based commercial spyware company headed by a former Israeli military officer that developed and distributed technology used to target U.S. government officials, journalists, and policy experts

US sanctions spyware company and executives who targeted American journalists, government officials
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Victoria Nuland, third-highest ranking US diplomat and critic of Russia's war in Ukraine, retiring

The third-highest ranking U.S. diplomat and frequent target of criticism for her hawkish views on Russia and its actions in Ukraine will be leaving her post

Victoria Nuland, third-highest ranking US diplomat and critic of Russia's war in Ukraine, retiring
Crime|Europe|News|World

International court seeks arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers on charges linked to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

International court seeks arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure
News|World

The latest talks on Gaza have ended with no breakthrough, officials say. Ramadan is days away

Egyptian officials say three days of negotiations with Hamas over a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages have ended without a breakthrough

The latest talks on Gaza have ended with no breakthrough, officials say. Ramadan is days away
Celebrity|World

Princess of Wales to appear in June for royal ceremony, first confirmed official duty since surgery

British officials say that Kate, the Princess of Wales, will attend a Trooping the Color ceremony in June

Princess of Wales to appear in June for royal ceremony, first confirmed official duty since surgery
Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

China's plans for 2024 prioritize technology, offer scant comfort for businesses and investors

China's blueprint for its economy in 2024 is replete with goals and promises, but it's also notable for not spelling out specific moves to attain long-promised reforms that foreign businesses and investors have been hoping for

China's plans for 2024 prioritize technology, offer scant comfort for businesses and investors
Crime|Europe|News|Technology|World

A German military officer used an unsecured line for a conference call. Russia hacked and leaked it

Germany’s defense minister says a military officer used an unsecured phone line at a Singapore hotel to join a conference call that was hacked by Russians and leaked to the public

A German military officer used an unsecured line for a conference call. Russia hacked and leaked it
Asia|Crime|World

Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women

Police in India have arrested three men in the alleged gang rape of a foreign tourist, in a case that has highlighted the country’s long-standing problem of sexual violence against women

Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women
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The Latest | UN report finds credible evidence of sexual violence during Oct. 7 Hamas attack

A United Nations report has found credible allegations that sexual assaults took place during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel

The Latest | UN report finds credible evidence of sexual violence during Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones

Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones as Kyiv’s forces continue to take aim at targets deep behind the war’s front line

Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones
Asia|News|Political|World

Singapore's prime minister says a South China Sea code of conduct will take time

Singapore’s prime minister says Southeast Asian countries’ quest to reach agreement with China on a code of conduct in the contested South China Sea will take time, with difficult issues yet to be resolved despite recent efforts to accelerate the process

Singapore's prime minister says a South China Sea code of conduct will take time
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Chinese coast guard blocks vessels off South China Sea shoal, causing a collision, Philippines says

The Philippines says Chinese coast guard ships blocked Philippine vessels from a disputed South China Sea shoal, causing a minor collision

Chinese coast guard blocks vessels off South China Sea shoal, causing a collision, Philippines says
Asia|Economy|News|World

China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue

China is increasing its defense budget 7.2% this year in a similar increase to last year's

China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea threatens to take military moves in response to US-South Korean drills

North Korea has called the ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills a plot to invade the country, as it threatens to take unspecified “responsible” military steps in response

North Korea threatens to take military moves in response to US-South Korean drills
Asia|News|US|World

Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April

Congressional leaders have invited the prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 11

Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April
Americas|News|US|World

Transit of migrants through the Darien Gap resumes as Colombian boat companies end work stoppage

Migrants bound for the U.S. are once again crossing the Darien Gap in large numbers after being stranded for much of last week in a small Colombian town due to a work stoppage by local boat captains

Transit of migrants through the Darien Gap resumes as Colombian boat companies end work stoppage
Crime|News|US|World

Air Force employee charged with sharing classified info on Russia's war with Ukraine on dating site

The Justice Department says a civilian U.S. Air Force employee has been charged in federal court in Nebraska with transmitting classified information about Russia’s war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform

Air Force employee charged with sharing classified info on Russia's war with Ukraine on dating site
MidEast|News|World

Girl Scouts were told to stop bracelet-making fundraiser for kids in Gaza. Now they can't keep up

A Missouri Girl Scout troop that made bracelets to raise funds for children in Gaza was ordered to stop and threatened with legal action by regional scout leaders

Girl Scouts were told to stop bracelet-making fundraiser for kids in Gaza. Now they can't keep up
MidEast|News|World

Israel escalates its criticism of a UN agency in Gaza. It says 450 of its workers are militants

Israel has ramped up its criticism of the embattled U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees

Israel escalates its criticism of a UN agency in Gaza. It says 450 of its workers are militants
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

Thousands of Belarusians have been convicted on politically-driven charges over the last three years as part of the authorities' relentless crackdown on dissent

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent
Europe|Health|News|Political|World

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

France has become the only country to explicitly guarantee the right to abortion in its constitution and other Europeans wonder whether a rollback of rights like the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision could happen in their countries

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access
Crime|News|Political|World

UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7

The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel and inhuman treatment of women during its surprise attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7 that left about 1,200 people dead and some 250 others taken hostage

UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7
MidEast|News|World

As Gaza's hunger crisis worsens, emaciated children seen at hospitals

Two Palestinian toddlers with sunken eyes and emaciated faces, one in a yellow cardigan and the other in a stripy top, were lying side

As Gaza's hunger crisis worsens, emaciated children seen at hospitals
Europe|News|World

A look at Taurus missiles, the weapon at the heart of a leaked audio and Russian-German tensions

On the day that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was laid to rest in Moscow, Russian state media leaked an audio recording of German military officers discussing the hypothetical use of Taurus long-range missiles in Ukraine

A look at Taurus missiles, the weapon at the heart of a leaked audio and Russian-German tensions
MidEast|News|World

Israel says UN trying to keep quiet on report about Hamas sexual attacks

Israel's foreign minister said on Monday he has recalled the country's UN ambassador for consultation over alleged UN attempts to keep quiet a report on sexual violence

Israel says UN trying to keep quiet on report about Hamas sexual attacks
Lifestyle|News|US|World

First lady Jill Biden honors 'women of courage' at White House

First lady Jill Biden is hosting a White House ceremony honoring “women of courage” from around the world

First lady Jill Biden honors 'women of courage' at White House
News|Political|World

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular

Benny Gantz, who is in Washington this week for meetings with U.S. leaders, is a crucial member of Israel’s War Cabinet

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular
Africa|Americas|News|World

US sanctions Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa over human rights abuses

The United States has sanctioned Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the First Lady and other government officials for their alleged involvement in corruption and human rights abuses

US sanctions Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa over human rights abuses
MidEast|News|US|World

US senior envoy in Beirut to press calm along Lebanon-Israel border as a truce in Gaza is pursued

Senior U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, who is visiting Beirut, says if a truce is reached in the Gaza Strip, it will not automatically translate to calm along the volatile Lebanon-Israel border which has witnessed a rise in tensions

US senior envoy in Beirut to press calm along Lebanon-Israel border as a truce in Gaza is pursued
Europe|News|Science|Technology|World

The UN atomic watchdog's director says he's heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine

The U.N. atomic watchdog agency’s director said that he’s due to depart for a trip to Moscow on Tuesday for high-level talks with Russian officials to discuss the issue of nuclear safety in Ukraine

The UN atomic watchdog's director says he's heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine
Asia|News|Technology|World

Three underwater data cables through the Red Sea are cut amid Houthi rebel attacks in the area

An incident in the Red Sea has cut three underwater sea cables providing internet and telecommunications around the world as the waterway remains a target of Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Three underwater data cables through the Red Sea are cut amid Houthi rebel attacks in the area
Election|News|Political|World

Russia's top court upholds decision barring anti-Ukraine war hopeful from presidential race

Russia’s Supreme Court has upheld a ruling barring liberal politician Boris Nadezhdin from running in the upcoming presidential election

Russia's top court upholds decision barring anti-Ukraine war hopeful from presidential race
MidEast|News|US|World

The Latest | Israeli Cabinet member meets US officials as cease-fire talks get underway in Egypt

A top member of Israel’s wartime Cabinet is meeting with U.S. officials in Washington while talks are underway in Egypt to broker a cease-fire in Gaza before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins next week

The Latest | Israeli Cabinet member meets US officials as cease-fire talks get underway in Egypt
Crime|News|Political|World

UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death

The U.N. human rights chief has called for a quick end to the “repression of independent voices” in Russia and expressed concerns about the “persecution” of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last month

UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death
Europe|News|World

Moscow summons German ambassador following leaked tape on supporting Ukraine

Moscow has summoned Germany’s ambassador to Russia’s foreign ministry, days after Russian state media released an audio recording purporting to show German officers discussing support for Ukraine

Moscow summons German ambassador following leaked tape on supporting Ukraine
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Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw boycott calls and apparently low turnout

Iranian hard-line politicians dominated the country’s vote for parliament, according to results released Monday

Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw boycott calls and apparently low turnout
Crime|News|World

Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira is expected to plead guilty in federal court

The Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine and other national security secrets is expected to plead guilty

Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira is expected to plead guilty in federal court
Americas|News|Political|World

5 key issues at stake in the upcoming 2024 Mexican elections

Mexico is almost certainly about to get its first woman president

5 key issues at stake in the upcoming 2024 Mexican elections
MidEast|News|US|World

A 4-year-old Gaza boy lost his arm – and his family. Half a world away, he’s getting a second chance

A severely wounded 4-year-old boy from Gaza has come to the U.S. for medical care and a prosthetic arm after an Israeli airstrike killed his family

A 4-year-old Gaza boy lost his arm – and his family. Half a world away, he’s getting a second chance
MidEast|News|World

Harris is to meet with Israeli Cabinet official who is in Washington despite Netanyahu's rebuke

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to host a member of Israel’s wartime Cabinet who is visiting Washington in defiance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Harris is to meet with Israeli Cabinet official who is in Washington despite Netanyahu's rebuke
Europe|News|World

Newly enlarged NATO starts drill in Finland, Norway and Sweden in defense of its Nordic turf

NATO will kick off an exercise on Monday to defend its newly expanded Nordic territory when more than 20,000 soldiers from 13 nations take part in drills lasting for nearly two weeks in the northern regions of Finland, Norway and Sweden

Newly enlarged NATO starts drill in Finland, Norway and Sweden in defense of its Nordic turf
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|US|World

Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

The proposed move of the Capitals and Wizards sports teams to nearby Virginia has stoked concern in a pair of fragile Washington neighborhoods

Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Haiti orders nightly curfew trying to restore calm after a weekend of violence and prison break

Haiti’s government has declared an emergency and a nighttime curfew in a bid to regain control of the streets after an explosion of violence over the weekend in which armed gang members stormed the country’s two biggest prisons

Haiti orders nightly curfew trying to restore calm after a weekend of violence and prison break
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China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia

An increasingly assertive China and a humanitarian crisis in Myanmar are likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia for a rare summit this week

China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia
Asia|News|World

The US and South Korea begin large military drills to boost readiness against North's threats

South Korea and the United States have begun large military exercises to bolster their readiness against North Korean nuclear threats

The US and South Korea begin large military drills to boost readiness against North's threats
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Surfers from Brazil and Australia win final Olympic qualifier in warm and windy Puerto Rico

Top surfers Gabriel Medina of Brazil and Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia have won the final qualifier for the upcoming Olympics following nine days of volatile weather

Surfers from Brazil and Australia win final Olympic qualifier in warm and windy Puerto Rico
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German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia's 'information war' against West

Germany’s defense minister has described Russia’s leak of a conversation by ranking German military officers as part of Russia’s “information war” against the West

German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia's 'information war' against West
Americas|Crime|News|World

Hundreds of inmates flee after armed gangs storm Haiti's main prison in escalating violence

At least three people have been killed and hundreds of inmates have fled Haiti’s main prison after armed gangs stormed the facility overnight

Hundreds of inmates flee after armed gangs storm Haiti's main prison in escalating violence
Crime|Europe|News|World

French police hunt an assailant who attacked a man near a Paris synagogue

French authorities are searching for an assailant who attacked a man near a synagogue in Paris, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said late Saturday

French police hunt an assailant who attacked a man near a Paris synagogue
Asia|News|World

Malaysia may renew hunt for missing flight MH370, 10 years after its disappearance

Malaysia’s government says it may renew the hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after a U.S. technology firm proposed a fresh search in the southern Indian Ocean where the plane is believed to have crashed

Malaysia may renew hunt for missing flight MH370, 10 years after its disappearance
MidEast|News|World

Israel's wartime Cabinet is rattled by a dispute between Netanyahu and his top political rival

An Israeli official says a top Israeli Cabinet minister's trip to Washington has angered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel's wartime Cabinet is rattled by a dispute between Netanyahu and his top political rival
Europe|News|World

Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city, as China's envoy tours Moscow

The death toll has risen to 10 from a Russian drone strike that destroyed an apartment block in Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa

Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city, as China's envoy tours Moscow
Asia|News|World

Lawmakers elect Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan's new premier. Protests in parliament greet appointment

Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly have elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time

Lawmakers elect Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan's new premier. Protests in parliament greet appointment
Asia|Environment|Health|News|US|World

In Hawaii, coral is the foundation of life. What happened to it after the Lahaina wildfire?

A deadly wildfire burned more than 2,000 buildings in the Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui in August and left behind piles of toxic debris

In Hawaii, coral is the foundation of life. What happened to it after the Lahaina wildfire?
Asia|Business|Economy|World

What to watch for as China's major political meeting of the year gets underway

One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China’s legislature gets underway this week: the economy

What to watch for as China's major political meeting of the year gets underway
Health|News|Travel|World

Plane believed to be carrying Norway's king departs Malaysia, a day after he received a pacemaker

An airplane believed to be carrying Norway’s King Harald has departed Malaysia, a day after he was implanted with a pacemaker

Plane believed to be carrying Norway's king departs Malaysia, a day after he received a pacemaker
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Vice President Kamala Harris to join in marking anniversary of Bloody Sunday on Alabama bridge

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the day Alabama law officers attacked Civil Rights demonstrators at the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama

Vice President Kamala Harris to join in marking anniversary of Bloody Sunday on Alabama bridge
Americas|Crime|World

Police in Haiti struggle against gangs storming prison in latest surge of violence

Police in Haiti are urgently appealing for help as they struggle to hold back gangs trying to storm the country’s main prison in a major escalation of violence sweeping the troubled Caribbean nation

Police in Haiti struggle against gangs storming prison in latest surge of violence
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military promises thorough investigation into aid convoy deaths

The Israeli military on Saturday promised an exhaustive and truthful investigation into the deaths of Palestinians queuing for aid in Gaza this week, an incident that has drawn

Israeli military promises thorough investigation into aid convoy deaths
MidEast|News|US|World

US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation

US officials say American military C-130 cargo planes have airdropped food and aid in pallets over Gaza

US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
MidEast|News|US|World

US carries out first airdrop of aid into Gaza, officials say

The U.S. military on Saturday carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid into Gaza, two U.S. officials said.

US carries out first airdrop of aid into Gaza, officials say
Celebrity|Health|World

Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacation

The royal house of Norway says King Harald has been implanted with a temporary pacemaker at a hospital in Malaysia’s resort island of Langkawi

Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacation
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Deadly chaos at Gaza aid convoy is a symbol of the desperation enveloping the territory

The chaos punctuated by heavy Israeli fire that killed 115 people trying to get bags of flour from an aid convoy is a sign of the desperation of the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians struggling to survive in northern Gaza

Deadly chaos at Gaza aid convoy is a symbol of the desperation enveloping the territory
News|World

Ship earlier attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea

Officials say a ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water

Ship earlier attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea
Europe|News|World

Navalny's mother brings flowers to his grave a day after thousands attended his funeral in Moscow

The mother and mother-in-law of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were among mourners who brought flowers to his grave in Moscow a day after thousands turned his funeral into one of the largest recent displays of dissent

Navalny's mother brings flowers to his grave a day after thousands attended his funeral in Moscow
Europe|News|World

Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa kills 3

Three people were killed when a Russian drone hit an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, regional Gov. Oleh Kiper said Saturday morning

Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa kills 3
News|World

Hard-liners are leading in Iran’s parliamentary election which may have witnessed record-low turnout

A day after parliamentary election concluded in Iran, hard-liners are leading in initial vote counting in the capital of Tehran, state media reported

Hard-liners are leading in Iran’s parliamentary election which may have witnessed record-low turnout
Environment|Opinion|Travel|World

Last surviving member of the first team to conquer Mount Everest says it is crowded and dirty now

The only surviving member of the mountaineering expedition that first conquered Mount Everest says the world’s highest peak is too crowded and too dirty and the mountain is a god that needs to be respected

Last surviving member of the first team to conquer Mount Everest says it is crowded and dirty now
News|Political|US|World

Ukrainian troops are rationing ammo. But House Republicans plan to take weeks to consider aid

Shortages of ammo and supplies are quickly resulting in Ukraine losing ground, U.S. congressional leaders warn

Ukrainian troops are rationing ammo. But House Republicans plan to take weeks to consider aid
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|Political|World

'They wanted to humiliate us.' Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody

Palestinians in Gaza returning from wartime detention in Israeli custody are reporting physical abuse and medical neglect inside Israel's network of prisons

'They wanted to humiliate us.' Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody
Economy|Finance|News|World

World Trade Organization ends meeting in UAE after failing to reach major agreements

Negotiators taking part in a World Trade Organization meeting in the United Arab Emirates have ended their summit after failing to reach agreements on several major initiatives

World Trade Organization ends meeting in UAE after failing to reach major agreements
Americas|Health|World

Dengue cases in Peru are surging, fueled by mosquitoes and high temperatures brought by El Niño

Peru is suffering a growing problem of dengue cases

Dengue cases in Peru are surging, fueled by mosquitoes and high temperatures brought by El Niño
Americas|Environment|News|US|World

Texas Panhandle ranchers face losses and grim task of removing dead cattle killed by wildfires

Ranchers in the fire-scarred Texas Panhandle are facing a grim task of disposing possibly thousands of dead cattle killed by smoke and flames

Texas Panhandle ranchers face losses and grim task of removing dead cattle killed by wildfires
News|World

AP PHOTOS: Russians say final farewell at funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Thousands of mourners gathered in Moscow to bid farewell to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny two weeks after his still-unexplained death in an Arctic penal colony

AP PHOTOS: Russians say final farewell at funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny
MidEast|News|US|World

US to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza — how it can help and why it's so complicated

President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will begin airdropping sorely needed humanitarian assistance into Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

US to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza — how it can help and why it's so complicated
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Russians embrace hope amid despair as Alexei Navalny says his final goodbye

The final images of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are tinged with deep despair for many of his compatrios

Russians embrace hope amid despair as Alexei Navalny says his final goodbye
News|Science|Technology|US|World

Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot

There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 in North America

Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot
Americas|News|Opinion|US|World

Cuban political dissident to receive 2024 International Women of Courage award by US government

Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello, a veteran Cuban dissident and leading proponent of human rights who was imprisoned twice but never left the island, will be awarded the 2024 International Women of Courage Award, a recognition granted by the U.S. Department of State

Cuban political dissident to receive 2024 International Women of Courage award by US government
MidEast|News|World

Turkey rejects accusations by a human rights group that it committed abuses in Syria

A Turkish official has rejected allegations by a human rights group that Turkey bears responsibility for some of the abuses and possible war crimes carried out mostly against Kurdish residents in northern in Syria

Turkey rejects accusations by a human rights group that it committed abuses in Syria
Europe|News|World

Ukraine official says Russia massing forces around a key city in the country's east

A Ukrainian official says Russia is accumulating large forces around Chasiv Yar as it seeks to make a push on the key eastern city to the west of Bakhmut, which fell to Moscow last May

Ukraine official says Russia massing forces around a key city in the country's east
News|World

Canada plans state funeral for late Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there will be a state funeral for former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, though no date has been set yet

Canada plans state funeral for late Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Health|News|US|World

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

U.S. health officials says Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Mexico's presidential candidates promise security or continuity as campaigns officially begin

Mexico’s presidential campaigns have officially begun with underdog opposition coalition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez leveraging the country’s ongoing security problems to differentiate herself from Claudia Sheinbaum, the choice of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Mexico's presidential candidates promise security or continuity as campaigns officially begin
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China pledges to increase opportunities for foreign companies as it seeks to boost its economy

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has pledged to provide more opportunities for foreign companies in China as the government tries to restore confidence in the world’s second largest economy

China pledges to increase opportunities for foreign companies as it seeks to boost its economy
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Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won

Saudi Arabia has launched its formal bid campaign to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest

Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won
Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|News|US|World

Grammy-winning Iranian singer, awarded over Mahsa Amini protest anthem, sentenced to prison

An Iranian singer who won a Grammy presented by U.S. first lady Jill Biden has been sentenced to more than three years in prison over his anthem supporting the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini

Grammy-winning Iranian singer, awarded over Mahsa Amini protest anthem, sentenced to prison
Europe|MidEast|News|World

The EU says it will send funds to Gaza's main aid provider after the UN agency agrees to an audit

The European Union says it will pay $54 million to the main provider of aid in Gaza next week

The EU says it will send funds to Gaza's main aid provider after the UN agency agrees to an audit
News|World

Gaza doctor says gunfire accounted for 80% of the wounds at his hospital from aid convoy bloodshed

The head of a Gaza hospital where some of the wounded from bloodshed surrounding an aid convoy were taken says more than 80% percent had been struck by gunfire, suggesting heavy shooting by Israeli troops

Gaza doctor says gunfire accounted for 80% of the wounds at his hospital from aid convoy bloodshed
Asia|Economy|News|Opinion|US|World

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

Most Americans see China as the biggest threat to the US. But away from headline economic figures, China has a slew of challenges.

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope asks an aide to read a speech aloud for him, raising further concerns over his health

Pope Francis, who has been suffering from the flu, asked an aide to read out his prepared speech at a conference in the Vatican Friday, saying he was not yet well and becomes fatigued

Pope asks an aide to read a speech aloud for him, raising further concerns over his health
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Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid

Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have begun pushing misleading and incendiary claims about U.S. immigration

Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Britain Election Explainer

The United Kingdom is poised to hold its first election in five years in a country battered by the cost-of-living crisis, the fallout from Israel-Hamas conflict and deep divisions over how to deal with migrants and asylum seekers crossing the English Channel from Europe on small inflatable boats

Britain Election Explainer
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The Latest | Condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza grows after dozens killed while seeking aid

Turkey has joined Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan in condemning Israeli forces firing on Palestinians waiting for the delivery of aid, with its foreign ministry calling the event “yet another crime against humanity.”

The Latest | Condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza grows after dozens killed while seeking aid
Europe|Health|News|Travel|World

Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized

A Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane has arrived in Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi, where the Norwegian king is being treated at a hospital for an infection

Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized
Africa|Crime|News|World

UN experts: Sudan's paramilitary forces carried out ethnic killings and rapes that may be war crimes

A new report from United Nations experts says paramilitary forces and their allied militias fighting to take power in Sudan carried out widespread ethnic killings and rapes that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity

UN experts: Sudan's paramilitary forces carried out ethnic killings and rapes that may be war crimes
Asia|News|World

South Korea's Yoon calls for unification, on holiday marking 1919 uprising against colonial Japan

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lambasted North Korea Friday, for what he called its repressive rule and vowed to achieve a free, unified Korean Peninsula

South Korea's Yoon calls for unification, on holiday marking 1919 uprising against colonial Japan
Americas|Election|News|World

Mexico is about to have its biggest election ever. Here's what to know

Campaigning formally starts Friday for Mexico’s biggest election in history

Mexico is about to have its biggest election ever. Here's what to know
Europe|News|Political|World

French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

French President Emmanuel Macron appears isolated on the European stage after saying he could not rule out the possibility of Western troops being sent to Ukraine

French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Navalny's family is laying the opposition leader to rest after his death in prison

Relatives and supporters of Alexei Navalny are bidding farewell to the opposition leader at a funeral in southeastern Moscow, following a battle with authorities over the release of his body after his still-unexplained death in an Arctic penal colony

Navalny's family is laying the opposition leader to rest after his death in prison
Europe|News|US|World

Biden and Italy's Meloni to hold talks at time of worries about Ukraine, political headwinds at home

President Joe Biden is set to host Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni for talks at the White House

Biden and Italy's Meloni to hold talks at time of worries about Ukraine, political headwinds at home
Election|MidEast|News|World

Iran begins voting in first parliament election since 2022 protests as questions over turnout loom

Iran has begun voting in its first parliamentary elections since the mass 2022 protests over its mandatory hijab laws after the death of Mahsa Amini

Iran begins voting in first parliament election since 2022 protests as questions over turnout loom
Africa|News|World

As Congo seeks to expand drilling, some communities worry pollution will worsen

The central African nation of Congo is known for its mineral riches

As Congo seeks to expand drilling, some communities worry pollution will worsen
News|Travel|World

New Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption

Tourist operators of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people have been ordered to pay nearly $7.8 million in fines and reparations

New Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption
News|Political|US|World

Senators warily allow F-16 sale to Turkey as part of NATO expansion agreement. 'A deal's a deal'

U.S. senators have declined to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey

Senators warily allow F-16 sale to Turkey as part of NATO expansion agreement. 'A deal's a deal'
Economy|Finance|World

Brazil’s finance minister proposes global tax on the super-rich at G20 meeting in Sao Paulo

Brazil’s finance minister told his peers during a G20 meeting in Sao Paulo that countries should implement a global tax on the super-rich in an effort to tackle rampant tax evasion

Brazil’s finance minister proposes global tax on the super-rich at G20 meeting in Sao Paulo
Americas|Crime|News|World

Gunfire paralyzes Haiti as powerful gang leader says he will try to detain police chief, ministers

Heavy gunfire has paralyzed Haiti’s capital as a powerful gang leader announced he will try to capture the country’s police chief and government ministers

Gunfire paralyzes Haiti as powerful gang leader says he will try to detain police chief, ministers
MidEast|News|World

Journalism leaders express support for media covering the Israel-Hamas war, ask for more protection

Three dozen leaders at news organizations around the world are expressing solidarity with reporters doing the dangerous work of covering the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Journalism leaders express support for media covering the Israel-Hamas war, ask for more protection
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian-American woman who faces trial in Israeli military court is released on bail

A Palestinian-American detained by Israel for three weeks has been released on bail after a military judge's ruling

Palestinian-American woman who faces trial in Israeli military court is released on bail
Asia|Health|News|World

Fire in Bangladesh capital leaves at least 43 people dead, health minister says

Bangladesh's health minister says a fire in a six-story commercial complex in the nation's capital, Dhaka, has killed at least 43 people and injured dozens of others

Fire in Bangladesh capital leaves at least 43 people dead, health minister says
Americas|Crime|Economy|MidEast|News|World

Migration through the Darien Gap is cut off following the capture of boat captains in Colombia

The flow of thousands of migrants daily through the treacherous migratory highway, the Darien Gap, has been cut off following the capture of a number of boat captains who had been ferrying the migrants to the starting point of their jungle trek

Migration through the Darien Gap is cut off following the capture of boat captains in Colombia
Africa|Environment|News|World

Fresh from a deadly cholera outbreak, Zambia declares drought a national emergency

Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema has declared the country’s debilitating drought a national disaster and emergency

Fresh from a deadly cholera outbreak, Zambia declares drought a national emergency
Education|World

At a Civil War battlefield in Mississippi, there's a new effort to include more Black history

A Civil War battlefield in Mississippi is providing more information about Black history

At a Civil War battlefield in Mississippi, there's a new effort to include more Black history
Americas|News|World

Canada reimposes a visa requirement on Mexicans

Canada's immigration minister says his country is reimposing the visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada

Canada reimposes a visa requirement on Mexicans
Africa|Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|World

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament

A bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and their supporters has drawn international condemnation after it was passed by parliament, with the United Nations calling it “profoundly disturbing” and urging for it not to become law

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament
News|World

Prince William condemns antisemitism during visit to London synagogue

Prince William has condemned antisemitism during a visit to a London synagogue, the first time he appeared in public after he unexpectedly pulled out of a royal event earlier in the week

Prince William condemns antisemitism during visit to London synagogue
Europe|News|World

Aid groups appeal to the European Union to release urgent funds for Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA

Aid groups are appealing to the European Union to release tens of millions of euros in funding due to the main U.N. agency that helps most people in Gaza

Aid groups appeal to the European Union to release urgent funds for Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA
News|US|World

How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends

The US has imposed another round of sanctions following the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. But will it work?

How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends
Americas|Crime|News|World

A bomb destroyed a Jewish community center in Argentina in 1994. What has happened since?

Three decades have passed since the worst bombing attack on civilians in the history of Argentina, and no one has been convicted yet

A bomb destroyed a Jewish community center in Argentina in 1994. What has happened since?
Europe|News|World

The Dutch government has spent $180M dealing with the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17

An audit says the Dutch government has spent more than 166 million euros ($180 million) dealing with the aftermath of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014

The Dutch government has spent $180M dealing with the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war brings back pain to Argentine Jewish community decades after major bombing attack

On Oct. 7, when Hamas militants stormed numerous Israeli locations, killing hundreds and abducting others, Marina Degtiar and other members of Argentina's Jewish community felt like traveling back in time, to July 18, 1994

Israel-Hamas war brings back pain to Argentine Jewish community decades after major bombing attack
Europe|News|World

Russian onslaught targets more Ukrainian towns and villages as Ukraine says it shot down 2 warplanes

Kyiv officials say Russian forces are pushing hard against more Ukrainian towns and villages in eastern and southeastern Ukraine as Moscow tries to press its current advantage in weapons and troops

Russian onslaught targets more Ukrainian towns and villages as Ukraine says it shot down 2 warplanes
Europe|News|World

EU to begin releasing billions of euros to Poland that were frozen over previous government policies

The European Union’s powerful Commission says it will begin releasing billions of euros to Poland that were frozen over the previous government’s policies that the bloc said amounted to widespread backsliding on fundamental democratic principles

EU to begin releasing billions of euros to Poland that were frozen over previous government policies
Health|MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Gaza death toll surges over 30,000 as a strike kills and wounds dozens waiting for aid

Gaza health officials say more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israel-Hamas war nearly five months ago

The Latest | Gaza death toll surges over 30,000 as a strike kills and wounds dozens waiting for aid
News|Opinion|World

Sunak says the UK is descending into mob rule. Critics accuse him of undermining protest rights

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says Britain is descending into “mob rule” because of the pressures created by protests against the Israel-Hamas war

Sunak says the UK is descending into mob rule. Critics accuse him of undermining protest rights
Business|Economy|News|Political|Technology|US|World

Biden administration to investigate national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars'

The Biden administration will investigate potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them

Biden administration to investigate national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars'
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Austria's top diplomat appeals for a pause in Mideast fighting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

Austria’s foreign minister has urged Israel and Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group against escalating the conflict along the volatile Israel-Lebanon border

Austria's top diplomat appeals for a pause in Mideast fighting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Putin pays tribute to Russian national unity as fighting grinds on in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russian national unity amid the fighting in Ukraine in a state-of-the-nation address ahead of next month’s election he’s all but certain to win

Putin pays tribute to Russian national unity as fighting grinds on in Ukraine
News|World

Strike on Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza kills and wounds dozens

Hospital officials say an apparent Israeli strike on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza City has killed and wounded dozens

Strike on Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza kills and wounds dozens
Science|Technology|World

Russian rocket successfully puts Iranian satellite into orbit

A Russian rocket has successfully put an Iranian satellite into orbit, a launch that underlines increasingly close cooperation between Moscow and Tehran

Russian rocket successfully puts Iranian satellite into orbit
Americas|News|World

UN experts accuse Nicaragua's government of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'

A panel of U_N_-backed human rights experts has accused Nicaragua’s government of committing “serious systematic human rights violations, tantamount to crimes against humanity.”

UN experts accuse Nicaragua's government of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'
Asia|News|World

Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan's party protests vote count

Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election

Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan's party protests vote count
Asia|Australia|News|World

Philippine president tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has told Australia’s Parliament that the strategic partnership between the two nations is more important than ever with the rule of law and peace in the region under threat from China

Philippine president tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
Environment|News|Science|US|World

Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in the Sierra could make travel 'dangerous to impossible'

Forecasters say a Pacific storm packing powerful winds and heavy snow is headed for parts of Northern California

Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in the Sierra could make travel 'dangerous to impossible'
News|Opinion|US|World

US adults fracture along party lines in support for Ukraine military funding, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that U.S. adults have become fractured along party lines in their support for military aid for Ukraine

US adults fracture along party lines in support for Ukraine military funding, AP-NORC poll finds
Health|News|Science|World

Fired scientists in Canada failed to protect sensitive information, newly released records say

Two scientists at a high-security infectious disease laboratory in Canada lost their jobs after security reviews found they failed to protect sensitive assets and information, newly released records show

Fired scientists in Canada failed to protect sensitive information, newly released records say
Americas|News|Travel|World

Canada will reimpose some visa requirements on Mexicans, official says

An official familiar with the matter says the Canadian government is reimposing some visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada

Canada will reimpose some visa requirements on Mexicans, official says
Africa|Crime|Lifestyle|News|Political|World

Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for more than a decade

Ghana’s parliament has passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could send people to prison for more than a decade

Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for more than a decade
Science|Technology|World

Russian space officials say air leak at International Space Station poses no danger to its crew

Russian space officials have acknowledged a continuing air leak from the Russian segment of the International Space Station, but say it poses no danger to its crew

Russian space officials say air leak at International Space Station poses no danger to its crew
Africa|News|World

UN hands over 1st military base in Congo to begin its drawdown after decades in the country

United Nations peacekeepers have handed over their first military base to security forces in eastern Congo as part of an eventual withdrawal after decades of operating in the country, and as violence soars in the conflict-riddled region

UN hands over 1st military base in Congo to begin its drawdown after decades in the country
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Everything you need to know about Russia’s 2024 presidential election

Russia’s 2024 presidential election isn’t expected to bring change to the Kremlin

Everything you need to know about Russia’s 2024 presidential election
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Private US moon lander still working but not for long

The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo era is still working — but not for long

Private US moon lander still working but not for long
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Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks. Israeli hostages' families push for release

Aid convoys carrying food reached northern Gaza this week, Israeli officials said

Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks. Israeli hostages' families push for release
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Why did the Texas Panhandle fires grow so fast?

Wildfires raging in the Texas Panhandle have been growing at a staggering rate, resulting in widespread evacuations

Why did the Texas Panhandle fires grow so fast?
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Soviet ex-premier Nikolai Ryzhkov, who vainly tried to prevent USSR's economic meltdown, dies at 94

Former Soviet Prime Minister Nikolai Ryzhkov has died at age 94

Soviet ex-premier Nikolai Ryzhkov, who vainly tried to prevent USSR's economic meltdown, dies at 94
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Saudi Arabian soccer's international ambitions for clubs including Super Leagues aired at conference

Saudi Arabia sees placing its soccer clubs in more international games including Super Leagues as key to achieving the kingdom’s ambitions in the sport

Saudi Arabian soccer's international ambitions for clubs including Super Leagues aired at conference
Technology|Travel|World

Dubai's sky-high aspirations find a new outlet as it hosts a jet suit race for 'Iron Man' pilots

Pilots lined up on a runway in Dubai and fired up their seven jet engines with an ear-splitting roar

Dubai's sky-high aspirations find a new outlet as it hosts a jet suit race for 'Iron Man' pilots
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Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens

Officials in Moldova’s Russia-backed breakaway region of Transnistria have appealed to Moscow for protection Wednesday, as tensions escalate with the pro-Western government

Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens
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Committee says 285 people and organizations nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has registered 285 candidates for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize by the Feb. 1 deadline, down from 2023 when it received 351 valid nominations

Committee says 285 people and organizations nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
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Oil spill from capsized barge near Tobago has reached beaches hundreds of miles away, officials say

Authorities say an offshore oil spill that prompted Trinidad and Tobago to declare a national emergency earlier this month has reached the shores of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire hundreds of miles away

Oil spill from capsized barge near Tobago has reached beaches hundreds of miles away, officials say
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Norway's King Harald V is in the hospital on a Malaysian island after falling ill on vacation

Europe’s oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway, remains hospitalized in Malaysia, in the country’s northern resort island of Langkawi, after falling ill while on vacation

Norway's King Harald V is in the hospital on a Malaysian island after falling ill on vacation
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Damaging storms bring hail and possible tornadoes to parts of the Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms with large hail and several possible tornadoes have toppled trees, taken down power lines and damaged homes in parts of the Great Lakes

Damaging storms bring hail and possible tornadoes to parts of the Great Lakes
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo

Dozens of Burundian troops have been detained for refusing to be deployed to eastern Congo in the fight against the M23 rebel group

Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo
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Turkish drones kill 3 in an attack on a local Christian militia in northeastern Syria, officials say

A Kurdish official and a Syrian opposition war monitor say Turkish drone strikes in northeastern Syria have killed at least three members of a local Christian force and wounded others including civilians

Turkish drones kill 3 in an attack on a local Christian militia in northeastern Syria, officials say
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Judge rules Prince Harry was not unfairly stripped of UK security detail after he moved to the US

A London judge has ruled that Prince Harry was not improperly stripped of his publicly funded security detail during visits to Britain after he gave up his status as a working member of the royal family and moved to the U.S. Justice Peter Lane said Wednesday in the High Court that the decision to provide security to Harry on a case-by-case basis was not unlawful, irrational or unjustified

Judge rules Prince Harry was not unfairly stripped of UK security detail after he moved to the US
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The UK is stepping up lawmakers' security as tensions flare over the Israel-Hamas war

The British government is stepping up security for lawmakers after politicians reported threats and intimidation connected to the Israel-Hamas war

The UK is stepping up lawmakers' security as tensions flare over the Israel-Hamas war
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Pope Francis has been taken briefly to a Rome hospital after his weekly audience

Pope Francis was taken briefly to a hospital in central Rome after the papal audience on Wednesday

Pope Francis has been taken briefly to a Rome hospital after his weekly audience
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A bill to make abortion a constitutional right goes to a vote in the French Senate

France’s Senate is voting on a bill meant to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French Constitution

A bill to make abortion a constitutional right goes to a vote in the French Senate
Europe|World

Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday, spokesperson says

The funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died earlier this month in a remote Arctic penal colony, will take place on Friday in Moscow, his spokesperson says

Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday, spokesperson says
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The Latest | Families of hostages held in Gaza launch a 4-day march to demand their freedom

The families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters are launching a four-day march from southern Israel to Jerusalem to demand their loved ones be set free

The Latest | Families of hostages held in Gaza launch a 4-day march to demand their freedom
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Indonesia's likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abuses

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has awarded an honorary four-star general rank to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former high-ranking army officer who is linked to human rights abuses and who emerged as the apparent winner of the Feb. 14 presidential election

Indonesia's likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abuses
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Many in Iran are frustrated by unrest and poor economy. Parliament elections could see a low turnout

Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may not be who gets elected but how many people actually turn out to vote

Many in Iran are frustrated by unrest and poor economy. Parliament elections could see a low turnout
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US asylum restriction aimed at limiting claims has little impact given strained border budget

U.S. asylum officers were instructed nearly a year ago to apply a higher screening standard on people who cross the border illegally to claim asylum after passing though another country

US asylum restriction aimed at limiting claims has little impact given strained border budget
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South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats

The South Korean and U.S. militaries will begin large-scale annual military drills next week in response to North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats

South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats
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A quarter of Gaza's population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says

At least one quarter of Gaza’s population – 576,000 people – are one step away from famine and virtually the entire population desperately needs food resulting in aid trucks being shot at, looted and overwhelmed by hungry people, top U.N. officials say

A quarter of Gaza's population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says
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State Dept. screens AP-PBS Ukraine war film days after 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion

The U_S_ State Department has hosted a screening of the award-winning Associated Press-PBS “Frontline” Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol."

State Dept. screens AP-PBS Ukraine war film days after 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion
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Rocket fire reported off Yemen in Red Sea in a new suspected attack by Houthi rebels

A rocket has exploded off the side of a ship traveling through the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen

Rocket fire reported off Yemen in Red Sea in a new suspected attack by Houthi rebels
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Services prepare to brief Secretary Austin on a plan to get Ospreys flying again

The military services will take a key step toward getting the V-22 Osprey fleet back in the air as they lay out their plans Friday to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding safety concerns stemming from a fatal crash in Japan

Services prepare to brief Secretary Austin on a plan to get Ospreys flying again
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Vice President Harris to mark 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary in Selma

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Selma, Alabama, on Sunday to commemorate the 59th anniversary of a landmark civil rights moment

Vice President Harris to mark 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary in Selma
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Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly harassing a whale off Sao Paulo

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation for allegedly harassing a humpback whale while riding a personal watercraft off Sao Paulo’s coast last year

Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly harassing a whale off Sao Paulo
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King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia

Norwegian royal officials say that King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia

King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia
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Man to plead guilty to helping kill 3,600 eagles, other birds and selling feathers prized by tribes

A Washington state man accused of helping kill more than 3,000 birds including eagles on a Montana Indian reservation then illegally selling their feathers intends to plead guilty to federal criminal charges

Man to plead guilty to helping kill 3,600 eagles, other birds and selling feathers prized by tribes
Africa|Europe|World

An Italian family of three is back in Rome following two years of captivity in Mali

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was on hand Tuesday for the arrival in Rome of an Italian family of three just hours after their release from two years of captivity in the African nation of Mali

An Italian family of three is back in Rome following two years of captivity in Mali
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Here's what to know about a US couple missing in the Caribbean

Authorities in the eastern Caribbean are scouring waters in the region in hopes of finding a missing U.S. couple who were aboard their catamaran Simplicity when police say it was hijacked by three escaped prisoners from Grenada

Here's what to know about a US couple missing in the Caribbean
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A deal between Israel and Hamas appears to be taking shape. What would it look like?

Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new deal that would free some of the roughly 130 hostages held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a weekslong pause in the war

A deal between Israel and Hamas appears to be taking shape. What would it look like?
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Latvia extends an entry ban on Russian tourists until March 2025 citing Moscow's war in Ukraine

Latvia’s government has extended restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens into the Baltic country until next year

Latvia extends an entry ban on Russian tourists until March 2025 citing Moscow's war in Ukraine
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US sanctions Iranian deputy commander, Houthi member and ships that transport Iranian oil

The U.S. sanctioned a deputy commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a Houthi militant member, firms registered in Hong Kong and the Marshall Islands, along with two ships, including one that transported $100 million in Iranian commodities to China

US sanctions Iranian deputy commander, Houthi member and ships that transport Iranian oil
Asia|News|World

Japan had the fewest babies it has ever recorded last year. Marriages dropped steeply, too

The number of babies born in Japan in 2023 fell for an eighth straight year and is the lowest since Japan started compiling birth statistics in 1899

Japan had the fewest babies it has ever recorded last year. Marriages dropped steeply, too
Americas|Environment|News|World

A retired teacher and marine biologist fighting the government win an appeal to protect Barbuda land

A top court has ruled that two residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda have the right to challenge construction of an airstrip that critics say endangers fragile ecosystems and was begun without any permits

A retired teacher and marine biologist fighting the government win an appeal to protect Barbuda land
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to push for peace and a POW exchange with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has arrived to Saudi Arabia with plans to visit the kingdom’s powerful crown prince to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to push for peace and a POW exchange with Russia
Africa|Economy|Finance|News|World

Nigeria's union workers are on strike nationwide over soaring inflation and unmet promises

Nigeria’s government employees and other union workers have begun a new nationwide strike that threatens to shut down key services while people are angry about soaring inflation and growing economic pain

Nigeria's union workers are on strike nationwide over soaring inflation and unmet promises
Crime|News|US|World

4 charged with transporting Iranian-made weapons face detention hearings in US court

Four crew members of an unflagged vessel that U.S. officials say was carrying Iranian-made missile components are scheduled to appear in federal court in Virginia

4 charged with transporting Iranian-made weapons face detention hearings in US court
Economy|Finance|News|World

Yellen urging world leaders to 'unlock' frozen Russian Central Bank assets and send them to Ukraine

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is offering her strongest public support yet for the idea of liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets and using them for Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction

Yellen urging world leaders to 'unlock' frozen Russian Central Bank assets and send them to Ukraine
Europe|News|World

UK's Prince William pulls out of memorial service for his godfather because of 'personal matter'

Kensington Palace says Britain’s Prince William has pulled out of attending a memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, because of a personal matter

UK's Prince William pulls out of memorial service for his godfather because of 'personal matter'
Asia|News|World

China's embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislature

China’s former foreign minister, Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, has resigned as a delegate to the country’s top legislature, state media reported Tuesday

China's embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislature
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NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance has no plans to send combat troops into Ukraine, as some Western countries are thought to be considering putting boots on the ground

NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine
Europe|News|World

A Russian court sentences the co-chair of a Nobel-winning rights group to 30 months in prison

A Moscow court has sentenced a veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine to two years and six months in prison

A Russian court sentences the co-chair of a Nobel-winning rights group to 30 months in prison
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Andy Murray hints he's heading into the 'last few months' of his career after a win in Dubai

Andy Murray has hinted he is heading into the “last few months” of his career after rallying past Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 at the Dubai Championships for his 500th hard-court win

Andy Murray hints he's heading into the 'last few months' of his career after a win in Dubai
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall St edges back from recent highs

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall St edges back from recent highs
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The Latest | Biden says Israel is willing to halt war during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached

President Joe Biden says Israel would be willing to halt its war on Hamas in Gaza during the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some of the hostages held by the militants

The Latest | Biden says Israel is willing to halt war during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached
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Israel is ready to halt its war in Gaza during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached, Biden says

United States President Joe Biden says Israel would be willing to halt its war on Hamas in Gaza during the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some of the hostages held by the militants

Israel is ready to halt its war in Gaza during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached, Biden says
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Biden will urge Congress' top leaders to keep the government open and send aid to Ukraine and Israel

President Joe Biden is meeting with the top four leaders of Congress to press for quick action to avoid a looming government shutdown and send emergency aid to Ukraine and Israel

Biden will urge Congress' top leaders to keep the government open and send aid to Ukraine and Israel
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|World

What's life like for Russia's political prisoners? Isolation, poor food and arbitrary punishment

For political prisoners, life in Russia’s penal colonies and labor camps is a grim reality of physical and psychological pressure, insufficient food, poor health care, sleep deprivation and arbitrary rules that are impossible to obey

What's life like for Russia's political prisoners? Isolation, poor food and arbitrary punishment
Education|News|Opinion|World

Most UN Security Council members demand Taliban rescind decrees seriously oppressing women and girls

More than two-thirds of the U.N. Security Council’s members have demanded that the Taliban rescind all policies and decrees oppressing and discriminating against women and girls, including banning girls education above the sixth grade and women’s right to work and move freely

Most UN Security Council members demand Taliban rescind decrees seriously oppressing women and girls
Australia|Crime|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organizers ask police not to march at the annual parade

Organizers of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have asked police not to march at their annual parade this weekend due to the alleged murder of a couple by a police officer

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organizers ask police not to march at the annual parade
Americas|News|Technology|World

Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist's phone number

Mexico’s president has again lashed out at social media platform YouTube for taking down part of his daily news briefing where he revealed a reporter’s phone number

Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist's phone number
MidEast|News|World

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?

The Palestinian Authority’s prime minister has announced his government’s resignation

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?
Business|Celebrity|Europe|Finance|World

Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies at 87

Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild, of the renowned Rothschild banking dynasty, has died at 87, his family said Monday

Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies at 87
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Majority of countries argue Israel violated international law in last historic hearing at UN court

The United Nations top court has wrapped up historic proceedings into the legality of Israel’s occupation of lands sought by Palestinians for a future state

Majority of countries argue Israel violated international law in last historic hearing at UN court
Europe|News|Political|World

Here’s what to know about Sweden’s bumpy road toward NATO membership

Sweden’s bid to join NATO — held up for almost two years — cleared its last hurdle when Hungary gave its go-ahead Monday to let the Nordic country into the alliance

Here’s what to know about Sweden’s bumpy road toward NATO membership
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Biden is traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, according to AP sources

President Joe Biden will travel to the U.S.-Mexico border this week

Biden is traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, according to AP sources
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Four new appeals go to sports court chasing Olympic medals in Russian skater Valieva's doping case

Four appeals filed at sport’s highest court in fallout from the doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva are set to delay awarding medals from the 2022 Beijing Olympics yet again

Four new appeals go to sports court chasing Olympic medals in Russian skater Valieva's doping case
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Greece takes the helm in an EU naval mission in the Red Sea

Greece has formally agreed to participate in and lead a European Union maritime security operation in the Red Sea, to protect commercial shipping from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen

Greece takes the helm in an EU naval mission in the Red Sea
Crime|News|US|World

Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC

An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force has died after he set himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D

Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC
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A swap for Navalny was in the final stages before the opposition leader's death, an associate says

Associates of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny say talks had been underway to exchange him for a Russian imprisoned in Germany

A swap for Navalny was in the final stages before the opposition leader's death, an associate says
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian troops pull back again as Russia's onslaught pushes ahead in eastern Ukraine

A Ukrainian army spokesman says Kyiv's troops have withdrawn from a village in the east of the country, as Russian forces make their advantages in manpower and ammunition tell on the battlefield at the start of the war’s third year

Ukrainian troops pull back again as Russia's onslaught pushes ahead in eastern Ukraine
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UK's Sunak criticizes a Conservative’s attack on London mayor and denies Islamophobia accusations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says a Conservative lawmaker was wrong to say the mayor of London is controlled by Islamists

UK's Sunak criticizes a Conservative’s attack on London mayor and denies Islamophobia accusations
Crime|Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Russia seeks to imprison veteran rights advocate for nearly 3 years over Ukraine war criticism

The Russian authorities have sought a prison sentence of nearly three years for a veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine

Russia seeks to imprison veteran rights advocate for nearly 3 years over Ukraine war criticism
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal case

Denmark has joined Sweden in closing its investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines

Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal case
MidEast|News|World

Israel's air force says it struck deep inside Lebanon after Hezbollah shot down a drone

The Israeli military says its air force have struck targets of the militant Hebollah group deep inside Lebanon

Israel's air force says it struck deep inside Lebanon after Hezbollah shot down a drone
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Live updates | Israeli military presents a plan for a Rafah offensive to the War Cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the army had presented to the War Cabinet its operational plan for a ground offensive into Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town along the border with Egypt, where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought safety

Live updates | Israeli military presents a plan for a Rafah offensive to the War Cabinet
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Two Chinese bloggers in exile warn that police are interrogating their followers

Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said that police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts to clamp down on critical speech even outside of the country’s borders

Two Chinese bloggers in exile warn that police are interrogating their followers
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UN's secretary general warns the world is becoming 'less safe by the day'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says combatants in places such as Congo, Gaza, Myanmar, Ukraine and Sudan are turning a “blind eye” to international law

UN's secretary general warns the world is becoming 'less safe by the day'
Europe|News|World

Hungary's parliament set to ratify Sweden's NATO accession in final step toward membership

Hungary's parliament is set to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, likely bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine

Hungary's parliament set to ratify Sweden's NATO accession in final step toward membership
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The Taliban hold another public execution as thousands watch at a stadium in northern Afghanistan

The Taliban have held a public execution of a man convicted of murder in northern Afghanistan as thousands watched at a sports stadium

The Taliban hold another public execution as thousands watch at a stadium in northern Afghanistan
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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking aid to Gazans in violation of a UN court order

Human Rights Watch says Israel is not complying with an order issued by the United Nations’ top court because it is failing to provide urgently needed aid to desperate people in the Gaza Strip

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking aid to Gazans in violation of a UN court order
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At Paris gathering, Western leaders to show unity for Ukraine and signal 'that Russia cannot win'

More than 20 European heads of state and government and other Western officials are gathering in a show of unity for Ukraine, signaling to Russia that their support for Kyiv isn’t wavering as the full-scale invasion grinds into a third year

At Paris gathering, Western leaders to show unity for Ukraine and signal 'that Russia cannot win'
MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government is resigning, in a move that could open the door to U.S.-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms
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Survivors and families of 94 migrants who died in shipwreck off Italy call for truth a year later

Survivors and family members of victims of a tragic shipwreck a year ago that killed 94 migrants, including 35 minors, just off Italy’s southern coast, returned for three days of commemorations, calling for truth and justice

Survivors and families of 94 migrants who died in shipwreck off Italy call for truth a year later
Crime|Europe|News|World

Moscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country

Moscow ally Serbia is cracking down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country

Moscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country
MidEast|US|World

Air Force member in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC

An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force was critically injured after setting himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington D

Air Force member in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC
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Tuvalu lawmakers chose former attorney general Feleti Teo as prime minister

Tuvalu lawmakers have chosen Feleti Teo as prime minister of the tiny South Pacific nation after the last government leader was ousted in elections

Tuvalu lawmakers chose former attorney general Feleti Teo as prime minister
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Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding

President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as avoiding a government shutdown next month

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
Americas|Election|News|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro gathers thousands of supporters to defend him amid investigations

Tens of thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have rallied in the country's biggest city to defend him against legal challenges that could put him in jail

Brazil's Bolsonaro gathers thousands of supporters to defend him amid investigations
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel vows to target Lebanon's Hezbollah even if temporary pause reached with Hamas in Gaza

Israel’s defense minister vowed to step up attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group even if a cease-fire is reached with Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Israel vows to target Lebanon's Hezbollah even if temporary pause reached with Hamas in Gaza
Americas|Crime|News|World

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti's prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda

Caribbean leaders have met with embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to talk about his country’s unrelenting gang violence

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti's prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Algeria inaugurates Africa's largest mosque after years of political delays and cost overruns

Algeria has inaugurated a gigantic mosque on its Mediterranean coastline after years of political upheaval transformed the project from a symbol of state-sponsored strength and religiosity to one of delays and cost overruns

Algeria inaugurates Africa's largest mosque after years of political delays and cost overruns
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31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion

31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says
Europe|News|Political|World

Serbia protests after Croatia's foreign minister calls Vučić a Russian 'satellite' in the Balkans

Serbia has sent a protest note after the Croatian foreign minister called President Aleksandar Vučić a Russian “satellite” in the Balkans

Serbia protests after Croatia's foreign minister calls Vučić a Russian 'satellite' in the Balkans
Asia|News|World

In water-stressed Singapore, a search for new solutions to keep the taps flowing

Water has long been a vulnerability for the tropical island nation of Singapore, which gained freedom from neighboring Malaysia in the 1960s

In water-stressed Singapore, a search for new solutions to keep the taps flowing
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Ukraine's defense minister says delays in promised Western military aid is costing lives

Ukraine's defense minister says half of promised Western military support fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately costing the lives of soldiers

Ukraine's defense minister says delays in promised Western military aid is costing lives
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Michigan primary: What to watch as 2024 campaign shifts to the first big swing state

Michigan’s presidential primary on Tuesday will a test President Joe Biden’s ability to navigate dissent within his party over his response to Israel’s war with Hamas

Michigan primary: What to watch as 2024 campaign shifts to the first big swing state
Europe|Health|News|World

The pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu

Pope Francis was well enough to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after cancelling his engagements because of a mild flu

The pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu
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Israeli media report progress on reaching a temporary truce in Gaza and a hostage-prisoner exchange

Israeli media are reporting that mediators are making progress on an agreement for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel

Israeli media report progress on reaching a temporary truce in Gaza and a hostage-prisoner exchange
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tax-free status of movie, music and games traded online is on table as WTO nations meet in Abu Dhabi

As the World Trade Organization opens its latest biannual meeting of government ministers on Monday, its longtime moratorium on duties on e-commerce products is coming under pressure like never before

Tax-free status of movie, music and games traded online is on table as WTO nations meet in Abu Dhabi
Science|Technology|World

Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time

Leap year

Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time
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Belarusians vote in tightly controlled election amid opposition calls for its boycott

Belarusians will cast ballots Sunday in tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections that are set to cement an authoritarian leader’s rule amid opposition calls for a boycott

Belarusians vote in tightly controlled election amid opposition calls for its boycott
MidEast|News|World

US, British forces carry out additional strikes against Houthis in Yemen

U.S. and British forces carried out strikes against more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, officials said, the latest round of military action against the Iran-

US, British forces carry out additional strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Entertainment|News|US|World

Death of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans

Tributes are pouring in for Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that became a feel-good New York story after escaping its Central Park Zoo enclosure and flying free around Manhattan

Death of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans
Africa|News|World

Tunisia's ex-president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in absentia

A court in Tunisia has sentenced former president Moncef Marzouki to eight years in prison in absentia as part of the country’s crackdown on opponents of President Kais Saied

Tunisia's ex-president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in absentia
Africa|Election|News|Political|World

South Africa's ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party's achievements

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the achievements of his ruling African National Congress, which has ruled the country for all of its 30 years of democracy, as it heads into a tight race in May’s election

South Africa's ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party's achievements
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

UK Conservatives suspend a lawmaker after he accused London's mayor of being controlled by Islamists

The U.K.’s governing Conservative Party has suspended ties with one if its lawmakers after he accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of being controlled by Islamists as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war roil British politics

UK Conservatives suspend a lawmaker after he accused London's mayor of being controlled by Islamists
Europe|News|World

Macron booed by French farmers who blame him for not doing enough to support agriculture

French President Emmanuel Macron has been greeted with boos and whistles at the opening of the Paris Agricultural Fair by angry farmers who blame him for not doing enough to support them

Macron booed by French farmers who blame him for not doing enough to support agriculture
Africa|News|World

West Africa's regional bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger which were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year

West Africa's regional bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue
Crime|Europe|World

Forensic police find a 10th body in the charred remnants of a Spanish apartment building

The death toll in a fire that engulfed an apartment block in the Spanish city of Valencia has risen to 10 after forensic police found one more body inside the charred building Saturday

Forensic police find a 10th body in the charred remnants of a Spanish apartment building
MidEast|News|World

Brazil's president accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, doubling down after earlier uproar

Brazil’s president has alleged that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians

Brazil's president accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, doubling down after earlier uproar
MidEast|News|World

Oil slick in the Red Sea from a British-owned ship attack by Yemen’s Houthis, US military says

The U.S. military says an attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused a significant oil leakage

Oil slick in the Red Sea from a British-owned ship attack by Yemen’s Houthis, US military says
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says

The Vatican says that Pope Francis has canceled an audience as a precaution after coming down with mild flu

Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says
Asia|News|World

Many in Myanmar consider fleeing to Thailand to escape conscription into an army they despise

Ever since Myanmar's military announced it is implementing conscription to fill its ranks, Thwel sees very few options

Many in Myanmar consider fleeing to Thailand to escape conscription into an army they despise
Arts|MidEast|Videos|World

Two daughters ran away to join Islamic State. Years later, their family’s story is an Oscar nominee

A documentary about a Tunisian family and the radicalization of two teenage daughters who joined the Islamic State group is up for one of the most prestigious film awards in the world

Two daughters ran away to join Islamic State. Years later, their family’s story is an Oscar nominee
Europe|News|World

Ukraine marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion as troops face challenges on front line

Ukraine is marking two years since Russia's full-scale invasion with a somber mood hanging over the country

Ukraine marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion as troops face challenges on front line
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

Assault claims roil Iditarod sled dog race as 2 top mushers are disqualified, then 1 reinstated

Claims of violence against women are roiling the world’s most famous sled dog race — Alaska’s Iditarod

Assault claims roil Iditarod sled dog race as 2 top mushers are disqualified, then 1 reinstated
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

Two Navy SEALs drowned in the Arabian Sea. How the US charged foreign crew with smuggling weapons

Two Navy SEALs drowned last month while trying to board a vessel that was intercepted by U.S. naval forces in the Arabian Sea

Two Navy SEALs drowned in the Arabian Sea. How the US charged foreign crew with smuggling weapons
Americas|News|World

Colombia to send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure

Colombia’s government has announced an underwater exploration more than 600 meters deep to investigate and try to raise objects from the mythical galleon San José, sunk in the 18th century in the country’s northern Caribbean and believed to contain cargo valued at billions of dollars

Colombia to send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's top diplomat tells skeptics at the UN that his country 'will win the war'

Ukraine’s foreign minister is telling skeptics who believe Ukraine can’t win the war with Russia that they will be proven wrong

Ukraine's top diplomat tells skeptics at the UN that his country 'will win the war'
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?

The United States, United Kingdom and European Union are once again hitting Russia with new waves of sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden administration restores Trump-rescinded policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements

The Biden administration has restored a U.S. legal finding dating back nearly 50 years that Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are “illegitimate” under international law

Biden administration restores Trump-rescinded policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements
Europe|News|World

Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to Moscow

Ukrainian forces have downed a Russian early warning and control aircraft in a major win for the country as it fights back persistent Russian attacks along the front line

Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to Moscow
Business|Economy|Health|News|World

The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry

The collapse of the open-pit gold mine that killed at least 16 people has underscored the dangers of working in a poorly regulated industry

The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry
Asia|News|World

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election

Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is writing a letter to the International Monetary Fund urging it to link any talks with Islamabad to an audit of the country’s recent election

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
MidEast|News|World

Israel plans to build 3,300 new settlement homes. It says it's a response to a Palestinian attack

A senior Cabinet minister says Israel plans to build more than 3,300 new homes in settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in response to a fatal Palestinian shooting attack

Israel plans to build 3,300 new settlement homes. It says it's a response to a Palestinian attack
Europe|News|World

An unexploded World War II bomb in the English city of Plymouth will be disposed of at sea

An unexploded World War II bomb will be transported through the southwestern English port city of Plymouth by a military convoy and disposed of at sea

An unexploded World War II bomb in the English city of Plymouth will be disposed of at sea
MidEast|News|World

Hamas says it is awaiting new truce proposal from mediators' talks with Israel

Hamas wrapped up ceasefire talks in Cairo and is now waiting to see what mediators bring back from weekend talks with Israel,

Hamas says it is awaiting new truce proposal from mediators' talks with Israel
News|World

Netanyahu seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in Gaza in new postwar plan

Israel seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in the Gaza Strip, according to a long-awaited postwar plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in Gaza in new postwar plan
Europe|News|World

Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accession

The prime ministers of Hungary and Sweden have concluded a defense industry agreement that will expand Budapest’s fleet of Swedish-built fighter jets

Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accession
News|Videos|World

Return Navalny's body to his family, famous Russians urge the authorities

Russians including Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov and ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov have released videos calling on the Russian authorities to return the body of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his family, a week after his death in an Arctic penal colony

Return Navalny's body to his family, famous Russians urge the authorities
News|World

Suspect in McCann case won't respond to charges in his German trial over unrelated offenses

A lawyer for a man who is also under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann says he won’t respond to unrelated charges of sexual offenses at a trial that opened last week in Germany

Suspect in McCann case won't respond to charges in his German trial over unrelated offenses
Europe|News|US|World

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war's 2nd anniversary and Navalny's death

The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war's 2nd anniversary and Navalny's death
Africa|Crime|Health|News|Political|World

Rape and sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says

The U.N. human rights office says at least 118 people have been subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence in more than 10 months of conflict in Sudan, assaults that may amount to war crimes

Rape and sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says
Crime|Europe|News|World

Rescuers search for 14 people missing after apartment block fire in eastern Spain. 4 confirmed dead

Firefighters and army experts are calculating the risks of entering a residential block that was destroyed by fire in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, killing four people and leaving 14 missing

Rescuers search for 14 people missing after apartment block fire in eastern Spain. 4 confirmed dead
Arts|Europe|News|World

Ukraine's most famous sculptor turns war debris into art, expressing the inexpressible

Ukrainian sculptor Mikhail Reva has transformed the trauma of Russia’s invasion into a profound artistic statement, turning two tons of war debris into sculptures that express the deep suffering of his homeland

Ukraine's most famous sculptor turns war debris into art, expressing the inexpressible
Europe|Health|News|World

Germany's parliament to debate and vote on liberalizing cannabis rules

German lawmakers are expected to vote on a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, which would decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes

Germany's parliament to debate and vote on liberalizing cannabis rules
News|US|World

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer makes trip to Ukraine as US aid hangs in the balance

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is heading to Ukraine to reassure President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials that Congress will deliver U.S. aid, even as a package that would provide $60 billion to the war-torn country is stalled in the U.S. House

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer makes trip to Ukraine as US aid hangs in the balance
MidEast|News|Political|World

Live updates | Hamas leader leaves Egypt after cease-fire talks with officials there

Hamas says its top political leader has left Egypt after holding talks with Egyptian officials about a possible cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, and an exchange of hostages held by the militants for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel

Live updates | Hamas leader leaves Egypt after cease-fire talks with officials there
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Belarus cracks down on clergy who supported protests of its authoritarian leader

Dozens of clergy in Belarus — Orthodox, Catholic or Protestant — have been jailed, silenced or forced into exile for protesting the 2020 election that gave authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term

Belarus cracks down on clergy who supported protests of its authoritarian leader
MidEast|News|World

Relatives of hostages in Gaza endure a nightmare, but dream their loved ones will be freed

Relatives of hostages still being held by Hamas and other militant groups have endured a nightmare

Relatives of hostages in Gaza endure a nightmare, but dream their loved ones will be freed
Crime|Europe|News|World

Thousands of Ukrainians live in agony and uncertainty as they search for their missing loved ones

The latest figures from the National Police show that more than 30,000 people have been reported missing in Ukraine during two years of war

Thousands of Ukrainians live in agony and uncertainty as they search for their missing loved ones
Americas|News|World

Collapse of illegal gold mine in Venezuela lays bare feelings of abandonment in rural communities

The collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in a remote area of central Venezuela has laid bare the sense of abandonment that plagues communities across the South American country

Collapse of illegal gold mine in Venezuela lays bare feelings of abandonment in rural communities
Americas|News|US|World

El Salvador's president gets rock-star welcome at conservative gathering outside Washington

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has received a rock-star welcome at a conservative gathering outside Washington as he urged people to “unapologetically fight” against what he called “dark forces.”

El Salvador's president gets rock-star welcome at conservative gathering outside Washington
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

The opposition alliance that aimed to oust Modi appears to be cracking just before India's elections

India’s beleaguered opposition parties, which are beset with ideological differences and personality clashes, joined hands last year to unseat popular Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defeat his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral juggernaut

The opposition alliance that aimed to oust Modi appears to be cracking just before India's elections
Americas|Crime|News|World

Utah man sues Maduro over trauma caused by nearly two years of imprisonment in Venezuela

A Utah man imprisoned for nearly two years in Venezuelan has sued President Nicolás Maduro for allegedly heading a “criminal enterprise” that kidnaps, tortures and unjustly imprisons American citizens

Utah man sues Maduro over trauma caused by nearly two years of imprisonment in Venezuela
Europe|News|World

UK and EU agree to cooperate on tackling illegal immigration as post-Brexit relations thaw further

Britain and its former partners in the European Union have struck a deal to cooperate more on tackling illegal migration

UK and EU agree to cooperate on tackling illegal immigration as post-Brexit relations thaw further
News|US|World

Atlanta is the only place in US to see pandas for now. But dozens of spots abroad have them

Only four pandas remain in the United States

Atlanta is the only place in US to see pandas for now. But dozens of spots abroad have them
Crime|MidEast|News|World

4 charged in deaths of Navy SEALs boarding ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen

Four people have been charged in connection with deaths of Navy SEALs trying to board a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen

4 charged in deaths of Navy SEALs boarding ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen
Asia|News|US|World

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit

China is responding sternly to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
Europe|World

Fire engulfs 2 buildings in Spanish city of Valencia, killing at least 4 people. Nearly 20 missing

A fire has engulfed two residential buildings in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, killing at least four people and injuring at least 13 others

Fire engulfs 2 buildings in Spanish city of Valencia, killing at least 4 people. Nearly 20 missing
News|World

Online fundraisers for violent West Bank settlers raised thousands, despite international sanctions

After the Biden administration applied sanctions on four Israeli settlers for acting violently toward Palestinians and activists in the West Bank, online fundraisers sprang to their aid

Online fundraisers for violent West Bank settlers raised thousands, despite international sanctions
News|Political|World

US promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine, potential missile sale

The White House is promising to unveil new sanctions on Iran in the coming days in retaliation for its arm sales that have bolstered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and threatening a “swift” and “severe” response if Tehran moves forward with selling ballistic missiles to Moscow

US promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine, potential missile sale
Americas|News|World

Brazil’s Bolsonaro stays silent in meeting with police as part of coup investigation

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and some of his former top aides have met with police as part of an investigation into allegations they plotted a coup to remove Bolsonaro’s successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Brazil’s Bolsonaro stays silent in meeting with police as part of coup investigation
Crime|News|World

Man who intentionally drove his truck into a Muslim family, killing 4, gets life sentence in Canada

A man found guilty of using his pickup truck to kill four members of a Muslim family has been sentenced to life in prison as a Canadian judge ruled that the actions of the “admitted white nationalist” amounted to terrorism

Man who intentionally drove his truck into a Muslim family, killing 4, gets life sentence in Canada
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber in a tough message to the West ahead of election

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has taken a co-pilot's seat in a nuclear-capable strategic bomber, a flight that appeared aimed at bolstering his image ahead of next month’s election he’s all but certain to win

Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber in a tough message to the West ahead of election
Economy|Environment|Health|News|World

A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hunger

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has set a target to further increase aquaculture production to meet rising demand for seafood and to fight global hunger and undernourishment

A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hunger
Europe|News|World

UK Parliament is in turmoil after a debate over a Gaza cease-fire raised fears for lawmakers' safety

The chaotic debate over a cease-fire in Gaza reverberated through Britain’s Parliament as the speaker of the House of Commons faced calls to resign and lawmakers said they feared for their safety amid pressure from all sides of the issue

UK Parliament is in turmoil after a debate over a Gaza cease-fire raised fears for lawmakers' safety
News|World

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 48 as fears mount over humanitarian crisis and West Bank violence

Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes killed at least 48 people in southern and central areas of the besieged territory overnight as alarm rose over the worsening humanitarian crisis

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 48 as fears mount over humanitarian crisis and West Bank violence
News|Opinion|World

How you can tell propaganda from journalism − let’s look at Tucker Carlson’s visit to Russia

Tucker Carlson’s sycophantic interview with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, and his subsequent praise for Russia’s subways, supermarkets and cheeseburgers, was not journalism. It was propaganda.

How you can tell propaganda from journalism − let’s look at Tucker Carlson’s visit to Russia
News|World

Guinness World Records annuls 'oldest dog ever' title for a dead Portuguese canine after an inquiry

Guinness World Records has ruled against a Portuguese dog that died last year keeping the title of oldest canine ever

Guinness World Records annuls 'oldest dog ever' title for a dead Portuguese canine after an inquiry
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's fate hangs in the balance, Polish premier says as he moves to secure aid transit route

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the border crossings with Ukraine are being added to a list of critical infrastructure to ensure that all military and humanitarian aid can reach Ukraine without any delays

Ukraine's fate hangs in the balance, Polish premier says as he moves to secure aid transit route
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia's forces turn their focus on Ukraine's northeast in what may be an ambitious new push

An official says Russian forces are probing Ukrainian defenses for weak points in the country’s northeast

Russia's forces turn their focus on Ukraine's northeast in what may be an ambitious new push
Europe|News|World

Denmark records highest number of antisemitic incidents since WWII, part of a grim European trend

The head of the Jewish Community in Denmark says the number of antisemitic incidents registered since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that ignited the war in Gaza has reached levels not seen since World War II

Denmark records highest number of antisemitic incidents since WWII, part of a grim European trend
Asia|News|Technology|World

Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform's shutdown

Pakistan’s media regulators have blocked the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with users across the country enduring the sixth day of sweeping disruptions, partial and complete shutdowns

Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform's shutdown
News|World

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza urges Russians from court not to give up after Navalny's death

A prominent Russian opposition figure has appeared in court, urging Russians not to give up after the death of Alexei Navalny and alleging there's a state-backed hit squad taking out opponents of President Vladimir Putin

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza urges Russians from court not to give up after Navalny's death
Asia|Crime|News|World

The Taliban carry out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan

The Taliban have carried out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan

The Taliban carry out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan
News|World

Live updates | Attackers open fire in the West Bank, killing 1 Israeli and wounding others

Israeli police say three gunmen opened fire on the road near a checkpoint in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing one Israeli and wounding at least eight, as violence persists in the territory

Live updates | Attackers open fire in the West Bank, killing 1 Israeli and wounding others
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record and surges to an all-time high

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has surged past the record it set in 1989 before its financial bubble burst, ushering in an era of faltering growth

Japan's Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record and surges to an all-time high
Asia|News|US|World

US Congress members praise Taiwan's democracy in a visit that's certain to draw China's scrutiny

A group of United States Congress members are praising Taiwan's democracy during a visit to the island

US Congress members praise Taiwan's democracy in a visit that's certain to draw China's scrutiny
MidEast|News|World

Israel intercepts an apparent Houthi attack near the port city of Eilat

Israel has intercepted an apparent attack by Houthi rebels near the port city of Eilat

Israel intercepts an apparent Houthi attack near the port city of Eilat
Europe|News|World

Yulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she's Russia’s newest opposition leader

Yulia Navalnaya used to avoid the cameras, staying in the background while her husband, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, rose to become President Vladimir Putin’s greatest foe

Yulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she's Russia’s newest opposition leader
Europe|World

Albania is expected to approve a deal with Italy to process thousands of migrants' claims for asylum

Albania’s Parliament votes Thursday on a deal with Italy to hold thousands of migrants rescued at sea by the Italian authorities while their asylum applications are processed

Albania is expected to approve a deal with Italy to process thousands of migrants' claims for asylum
Americas|Travel|World

Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin's tourism boom

A sharp dip in violence in Colombia's second-biggest city has attracted a flood of tourists to Medellin's vivid colors, busy cafes and booming nightlife

Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin's tourism boom
Asia|News|Science|US|World

China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy

China is planning to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo after nearly all the iconic bears in the U.S. were returned to the Asian country in recent years

China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy
Environment|World

India seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas

India is renewing its push to add rooftop solar to meet the needs of a fast-growing nation that's hungry for energy

India seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas
News|Technology|US|World

US State Dept OKs potential sale of military gear to Taiwan, Pentagon says

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $75 million of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

US State Dept OKs potential sale of military gear to Taiwan, Pentagon says
Election|News|Opinion|US|World

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election

President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “crazy SOB” during a fundraiser for his reelection campaign Wednesday night

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election
Asia|News|US|World

Congress' top China critics arrive in Taiwan for a visit that's sure to draw scrutiny from Beijing

Some of the U.S. Congress' staunchest critics of China are visiting Taiwan in a show of support that's certain to draw scrutiny from Beijing, which views such interactions as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the island

Congress' top China critics arrive in Taiwan for a visit that's sure to draw scrutiny from Beijing
Crime|News|Political|World

A Los Angeles woman was arrested in Russia on charges of treason. Here's what we know

Russia’s main domestic intelligence agency has arrested a woman with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship on charges of treason

A Los Angeles woman was arrested in Russia on charges of treason. Here's what we know
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Jimmy Carter becomes first living ex-president with official White House Christmas ornament

Former President Jimmy Carter has another distinction to his name

Jimmy Carter becomes first living ex-president with official White House Christmas ornament
Asia|Crime|News|World

Feds accuse alleged Japanese crime boss with conspiring to traffic nuclear material

Federal prosecutors say a leader of a Japan-based crime syndicate conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons

Feds accuse alleged Japanese crime boss with conspiring to traffic nuclear material
Science|Technology|World

Old European satellite plunges harmlessly through the atmosphere over the Pacific

An old Earth-observing satellite has fallen out of orbit and harmlessly burned up

Old European satellite plunges harmlessly through the atmosphere over the Pacific
Crime|News|US|World

Third suspect in plot to kill Iranian American author on US soil extradited to face charges

The Justice Department says a suspect in a plot to kill an Iranian American author and activist has been extradited from the Czech Republic to face charges

Third suspect in plot to kill Iranian American author on US soil extradited to face charges
Africa|Economy|Europe|MidEast|News|World

Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas war

Spain's prime minister has visited Morocco as the two nations reckon with a spike in migration to the Canary Islands and a Europe-wide debate and protests about agricultural regulations and imports

Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas war
Education|News|World

Harvard condemns student and faculty groups for posting antisemitic cartoon

Harvard University has condemned what it called a “flagrantly antisemitic cartoon” posted on social media by student and faculty groups that advocate for Palestinian liberation

Harvard condemns student and faculty groups for posting antisemitic cartoon
Health|News|US|World

Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children

A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children

Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
Americas|Crime|News|World

Attorney for widow of slain Haitian president rejects indictment and says it's politically motivated

An attorney for Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s widow, who was indicted in his assassination, says he believes the accusations against her are politically motivated

Attorney for widow of slain Haitian president rejects indictment and says it's politically motivated
Europe|MidEast|News|World

An attempt by UK lawmakers to vote on a cease-fire in Gaza descended into chaos

U.K. lawmakers have called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

An attempt by UK lawmakers to vote on a cease-fire in Gaza descended into chaos
Crime|Europe|News|World

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands have rallied in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia to mark the sixth anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee amid a wave of anti-government protests

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee
MidEast|News|World

Why isn't desperately needed aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza?

From the earliest days of the Israel-Hamas war, the United States and much of the international community have pressed Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip

Why isn't desperately needed aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza?
News|Political|World

The humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, UN envoy says

The U

The humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, UN envoy says
News|Sports|World

Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL

It has been two years since hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because of COVID-19 pandemic-related scheduling issues

Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL
Americas|News|World

At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela

Officials in Venezuela say at least 14 people are confirmed dead from the collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela

At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela
Americas|News|World

2 people are dead and 1 is missing in climbing accident on Mexico's highest peak

Two people are dead and another is missing on Mexico's Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in the country

2 people are dead and 1 is missing in climbing accident on Mexico's highest peak
News|Political|World

Brazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency

Brazil’s foreign minister is calling for reforms of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, as his country kicked off its presidency of the Group of 20 nations

Brazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency
Europe|News|Political|World

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine

European Union countries have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Somalia announces deal with Turkey to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through a breakaway region

Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey that includes support for the Horn of Africa nation’s sea assets and appears aimed at deterring Ethiopia’s efforts to secure access to the sea by way of the breakaway region of Somaliland

Somalia announces deal with Turkey to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through a breakaway region
MidEast|News|US|World

UN top court shouldn't urge Israel to immediately withdraw from Palestinian-claimed lands, US says

The United States says that the United Nations’ top court should not issue an advisory opinion that says Israel should “immediately and unconditionally withdraw” from territories sought for a Palestinian state

UN top court shouldn't urge Israel to immediately withdraw from Palestinian-claimed lands, US says
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Biden to create cybersecurity standards for nation's ports as concerns grow over vulnerabilities

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order and create a new federal rule aimed at better securing the nation’s ports from potential cyber attacks

Biden to create cybersecurity standards for nation's ports as concerns grow over vulnerabilities
Europe|News|World

UK lawmakers seek reassurances about nuclear deterrent after reports of a failed missile test

British lawmakers are seeking reassurances about the nation’s nuclear deterrent after reports that a test of the system failed dramatically last month when an unarmed missile crashed into the sea near the submarine from which it was launched

UK lawmakers seek reassurances about nuclear deterrent after reports of a failed missile test
Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

Jill Biden is announcing $100 million in funding for research and development into women's health

Jill Biden is set to announce $100 million in funding for research and development into women's health

Jill Biden is announcing $100 million in funding for research and development into women's health
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Lawyers for the US to tell a British court why WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange should face spying charges

Lawyers for the American government are to tell a London court why they think Julian Assange should face espionage charges in the United States

Lawyers for the US to tell a British court why WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange should face spying charges
MidEast|News|World

Iran accuses Israel of sabotage attack that saw explosions strike natural gas pipeline

An Israeli sabotage attack on an Iranian natural gas pipeline caused the multiple explosions that struck it a week ago

Iran accuses Israel of sabotage attack that saw explosions strike natural gas pipeline
Asia|Economy|News|World

A young man dies as clashes erupt between police and protesting farmers trying to reach New Delhi

A protester has died as thousands of Indian farmers resumed their march to the capital after talks with the government failed to end an impasse over their demands for guaranteed crop prices

A young man dies as clashes erupt between police and protesting farmers trying to reach New Delhi
MidEast|News|World

Syria says an Israeli strike has hit a Damascus residential area

Syrian state TV says an Israeli strike has hit a residential area in the Syrian capital Damascus

Syria says an Israeli strike has hit a Damascus residential area
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How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine

When Tucker Carlson asked Vladimir Putin about his reasons for invading Ukraine two years ago, Putin gave him a lecture on Russian history

How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine
Asia|Australia|News|World

China-born Australian democracy blogger decides against appealing suspended Chinese death sentence

A China-born Australian democracy blogger will not appeal his suspended death sentence imposed by a Beijing court, with his family saying a legal challenge would be detrimental to his welfare

China-born Australian democracy blogger decides against appealing suspended Chinese death sentence
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Chilean court rules death of poet Pablo Neruda days after 1973 coup should be reinvestigated

An appeals court says the death of Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda days after Chile's 1973 coup should be reinvestigated

Chilean court rules death of poet Pablo Neruda days after 1973 coup should be reinvestigated
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A widow and two powerful officials indicted: Takeaways from the probe into Haiti’s slain president

A judge who investigated the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has indicted some 50 suspects in the case

A widow and two powerful officials indicted: Takeaways from the probe into Haiti’s slain president
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Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space, denying US claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow has no intention to deploy nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country only has developed space capabilities similar to what the U.S. has

Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space, denying US claims
Africa|Health|News|World

Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation

Zimbabwe has started an emergency campaign to inoculate more than 4 million children against polio after health authorities detected three cases caused by a rare mutation of the weakened virus used in oral vaccines

Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation
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White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death

The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony

White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death
Europe|News|Travel|World

What's behind Germany's transport strikes that have stranded air, rail and bus travelers?

Thousands of travelers across Germany have found themselves stranded after ground staff walked off the job at seven of the country’s biggest airports

What's behind Germany's transport strikes that have stranded air, rail and bus travelers?
Asia|News|US|World

The Air Force knows what failed on Osprey in a crash in Japan. It is still looking for why it failed

Air Force Special Operations Command says it knows what failed on its CV-22B Osprey leading to crash in Japan late last year that killed eight service members

The Air Force knows what failed on Osprey in a crash in Japan. It is still looking for why it failed
Crime|Europe|News|World

A Russian court extends pretrial detention for an American reporter accused of spying

A court in the Russian capital has ruled to keep Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in custody pending his trial on espionage charges that he denies

A Russian court extends pretrial detention for an American reporter accused of spying
Americas|News|World

Honduran ex-president accused of running his country as a ‘narco-state’ set to stand trial in NYC

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is facing charges that he ran his impoverished Central American nation as a “narco-state."

Honduran ex-president accused of running his country as a ‘narco-state’ set to stand trial in NYC
Europe|News|World

The Kremlin rejects Navalny widow's charges he was killed by Putin as 'insolent'

The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin did not see the video in which Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed to continue his fight and dismissed her allegations that Putin had killed the country’s opposition leader as “unfounded” and “insolent.”

The Kremlin rejects Navalny widow's charges he was killed by Putin as 'insolent'
Africa|MidEast|News|World

South Africa tells top UN court that it's accusing Israel of apartheid against Palestinians

South Africa has argued at the United Nations’ top court that Israel is responsible for apartheid against the Palestinians and that Israel’s occupation of land sought for a Palestinian state is “inherently and fundamentally illegal.”

South Africa tells top UN court that it's accusing Israel of apartheid against Palestinians
Crime|News|Technology|World

Law enforcement agencies disrupt prolific ransomware group LockBit

A website run by Lockbit, a prolific ransomware syndicate behind cyberattacks around the world, has been taken over by law enforcement agencies

Law enforcement agencies disrupt prolific ransomware group LockBit
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says delays in weapons deliveries from Western allies are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line
Economy|Europe|News|World

'Without us, you don’t eat': Greek farmers drive tractors to parliament to demand financial help

Scores of tractors have been parked outside Greece’s parliament as thousands of farmers angry at high production costs shifted their protests to Athens

'Without us, you don’t eat': Greek farmers drive tractors to parliament to demand financial help
Europe|News|World

Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopter

Spanish police said Friday they suspect the bullet-riddled body of a man found in an eastern town is that of Russian defector Maksim Kuzminov, who flew a Russian army helicopter on his escape across the front lines last year

Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopter
Health|News|World

Live updates | US is set to veto a UN cease-fire resolution

UNICEF says one in six children are acutely malnourished in the isolated and largely devastated northern Gaza

Live updates | US is set to veto a UN cease-fire resolution
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Ship attacks and downing US drones. Yemen's Houthis still put up a fight despite US-led airstrikes

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are still able to launch attacks despite a month of U.S.-led airstrikes

Ship attacks and downing US drones. Yemen's Houthis still put up a fight despite US-led airstrikes
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's governing party says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday

A vote in Hungary’s parliament on ratifying Sweden’s bid to join NATO could come as early as Monday

Hungary's governing party says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday
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Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza, where UN says 1 in 6 children are malnourished

Israel has ordered new evacuations from parts of Gaza City, an indication it still faces stiff resistance in areas it said were cleared weeks ago

Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza, where UN says 1 in 6 children are malnourished
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Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said his country needs long-range missiles and other ammunition to end Russia’s invasion, and said he expects a U.S. aid package that’s stalled in Congress to come through, at a new conference in Tokyo a day after a conference on rebuilding Ukraine

Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through
Asia|Health|News|World

South Korean doctors walk out to protest government policy, causing many surgery cancellations

South Korean trainee doctors have collectively walked off their jobs to protest a government medical policy, triggering cancellations of surgeries and other medical treatments at hospitals

South Korean doctors walk out to protest government policy, causing many surgery cancellations
Crime|News|Political|World

WikiLeaks founder Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US on spy charges

Julian Assange’s lawyers will begin their final U.K. legal challenge to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges

WikiLeaks founder Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US on spy charges
News|World

Long after pope's abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases

Five years ago this week, Pope Francis convened an unprecedented summit of bishops from around the world to impress on them that clergy abuse was a global problem and that they needed to do something about it

Long after pope's abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases
MidEast|News|World

Arabs put to vote a UN resolution demanding an immediate Gaza cease-fire, knowing US will veto it

Arab nations are putting to a vote a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, knowing it will be vetoed by the United States but hoping to show broad global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war

Arabs put to vote a UN resolution demanding an immediate Gaza cease-fire, knowing US will veto it
Europe|News|World

As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to hope that he can achieve his goals by biding his time and waiting for Western support for Kyiv to wither while maintaining steady military pressure along the stalemated front line

As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death

Ukraine's prime minister urged the European Union and Japan on Tuesday to impose fresh economic sanctions on Russia after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei

Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death
Asia|News|World

Putin gave Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car in a show of their special ties, North Korea says

North Korea says Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car for his personal use in a demonstration of their special relationship

Putin gave Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car in a show of their special ties, North Korea says
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

El Salvador's Bukele wins supermajority in Congress after painstaking vote count

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and his New Ideas party have won the supermajority the leader needs in Congress to govern as he pleases

El Salvador's Bukele wins supermajority in Congress after painstaking vote count
Crime|News|World

Widow of slain Haitian president, ex-prime minister and a former police chief are indicted in case

A judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles, among others

Widow of slain Haitian president, ex-prime minister and a former police chief are indicted in case
Europe|News|Political|World

Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has toured battle sites of the Falklands War during a visit meant to underline that the Falkland Islands are a “valued part of the British family.”

Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever
Americas|Economy|News|World

Argentina's poverty levels hit 57% of population, a 20-year high in January, study finds

A study has found more than 57% of Argentina's people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years

Argentina's poverty levels hit 57% of population, a 20-year high in January, study finds
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In post about dead Russian opposition leader Navalny, Trump talks of his own legal problems

Former President Donald Trump has mentioned Alexei Navalny’s death in a social media post more than 72 hours after the Russian opposition leader died in an Arctic penal colony

In post about dead Russian opposition leader Navalny, Trump talks of his own legal problems
News|World

US circulates rival UN resolution for temporary Gaza cease-fire after rejecting Arab proposal

The United States has circulated a rival U.N. Security Council resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza after rejecting an Arab-backed resolution

US circulates rival UN resolution for temporary Gaza cease-fire after rejecting Arab proposal
MidEast|News|World

Israel says Brazil's president unwelcome until he apologizes for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust

Israel’s foreign minister says Brazil’s president will not be welcome in Israel until he apologizes for comments he made comparing Israel’s war in Gaza to the Holocaust, accusing him of a “very serious anti-Semitic attack.”

Israel says Brazil's president unwelcome until he apologizes for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust
Africa|Economy|Health|News|World

What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis

Aid organizations fear a new humanitarian crisis in the restive eastern Congo region, where the renowned armed rebel group M23 is in the midst of a new advance that threatens to cut off a major city and leave millions of people struggling for food and medical help

What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis
Africa|Crime|News|World

Explainer-Why fighting is flaring in eastern Congo and threatening regional stability

Violent clashes have escalated between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s army and Rwandan-backed M23 Tutsi-led rebels in eastern Congo, killing scores and

Explainer-Why fighting is flaring in eastern Congo and threatening regional stability
Americas|Arts|Lifestyle|World

A prayer for Evita: Here's why many Argentinians are devoted to a first lady who died in 1952

Far from Argentina, few people may know much about Eva Perón, widely known as “Evita."

A prayer for Evita: Here's why many Argentinians are devoted to a first lady who died in 1952
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on strategically vital Papua New Guinea's domestic security issues

A tribal clash in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands in which more than 20 people were shot dead has put a growing internal security problem under the microscope in the strategically vital South Pacific island nation that has garnered closer military attention from the United States and China

Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on strategically vital Papua New Guinea's domestic security issues
Crime|Europe|News|US|World

American man admits to attacking 2 US tourists and killing one of them near a famous German castle

An American man is on trial Kempten, Southern Germany for murder and other offenses after he allegedly pushed two women from the U.S. into a ravine near Neuschwanstein castle in June last year, fatally injuring one of them

American man admits to attacking 2 US tourists and killing one of them near a famous German castle
MidEast|News|World

Gaza Health Ministry says over 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war

Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since the start of the Israel-Hamas war

Gaza Health Ministry says over 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian authorities extend a probe into Navalny's death as allies accuse officials of cover-up

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been denied access to a morgue where his body is believed to be kept after his death at an Arctic penal colony, and Navalny’s allies accused authorities of trying to hide evidence

Russian authorities extend a probe into Navalny's death as allies accuse officials of cover-up
Europe|News|World

Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city's capture

The Russian military says its forces have completed their takeover of Avdiivka by eliminating the last pocket of resistance at the eastern Ukraine city’s huge coke plant

Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city's capture
Health|MidEast|News|World

Daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has cancer, urges his release

The daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and again called for his release

Daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has cancer, urges his release
MidEast|News|World

Top UN court to open hearings into Israel’s occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state.

Historic hearings are opening at the United Nations' top court into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state

Top UN court to open hearings into Israel’s occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state.
Europe|News|World

Who are other Russian dissidents besides the late Alexei Navalny?

The sudden death of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most formidable antagonist has left an open wound in Russia’s political opposition

Who are other Russian dissidents besides the late Alexei Navalny?
News|Political|World

The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star. What does it do now?

The Russian opposition lost its brightest star when politician Alexei Navalny died Friday in an Arctic penal colony

The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star. What does it do now?
Environment|News|World

California again braces for flooding as another wet winter storm hits the state

The latest in a series of wet winter storms is gaining strength in California

California again braces for flooding as another wet winter storm hits the state
Business|Economy|News|Science|Technology|US|World

US rivalry with China expands to biotech. Lawmakers see a failure to compete and want to act

U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology

US rivalry with China expands to biotech. Lawmakers see a failure to compete and want to act
Crime|News|Technology|US|World

WikiLeaks founder Assange may be near the end of his long fight to stay out of the US

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing what could be his final court hearing in England over whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying charges

WikiLeaks founder Assange may be near the end of his long fight to stay out of the US
News|World

Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it's still at war? AP explains.

Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the U.S. and other Western countries are still focusing on military aid for the battlefield

Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it's still at war? AP explains.
MidEast|News|World

Houthi rebels suspected in attack that damaged a Belize-flagged ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Yemen’s Houthi rebels are suspected in an attack on a Belize-flagged ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

Houthi rebels suspected in attack that damaged a Belize-flagged ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

Japan to host Ukraine reconstruction conference to showcase support for war-torn country

Japan is to host a reconstruction conference for Ukraine ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion as Tokyo seeks to showcase its commitment for the support of the war-torn country

Japan to host Ukraine reconstruction conference to showcase support for war-torn country
Australia|Crime|News|World

Police say 53 men massacred in Papua New Guinea tribal violence, Australian state media reports

Australian state media reports police say 53 men have been massacred in tribal violence in Papua New Guinea

Police say 53 men massacred in Papua New Guinea tribal violence, Australian state media reports
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Israel's Netanyahu slams Brazilian president's comparison of Gaza war to the Holocaust

Israel has condemned Brazil’s president for comparing the war in Gaza to the Holocaust, accusing him of being antisemitic and trivializing the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II

Israel's Netanyahu slams Brazilian president's comparison of Gaza war to the Holocaust
Americas|Sports|World

American Hunter Armstrong gets 2 more medals on final day of swim worlds. Israeli swimmer is jeered

American swimmer Hunter Armstrong helped himself to two more medals on the closing day of the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar

American Hunter Armstrong gets 2 more medals on final day of swim worlds. Israeli swimmer is jeered
Americas|News|World

Thousands rail against Mexico's president and ruling party in 'march for democracy'

Thousands of demonstrators are marching through cities in Mexico and abroad in what they call a “march for democracy.”

Thousands rail against Mexico's president and ruling party in 'march for democracy'
News|Sports|World

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko jeered by crowd at swim worlds in Qatar

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko has been jeered by some of the crowd after finishing second in the women’s 400-meter medley on the closing day of the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko jeered by crowd at swim worlds in Qatar
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45

The International Olympic Committee will not change its rules to let boxing great Manny Pacquaio compete at the Paris Games aged five years beyond the entry limit

IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45
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Republican opponent of US aid to Ukraine brings his case to an international conference

A Republican opponent of new U.S. funding for Ukraine has argued at an international security conference that the package stuck in Congress wouldn’t “fundamentally change the reality” on the ground and that Russia has an incentive to negotiate peace

Republican opponent of US aid to Ukraine brings his case to an international conference
Crime|Europe|News|World

Over 400 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe

A prominent rights group says over 400 people have been detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic penal colony

Over 400 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe
News|World

Israel strikes across Gaza as US says it will block another cease-fire resolution at UN

Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least 18 people as the United States says it would veto another draft U.N. cease-fire resolution

Israel strikes across Gaza as US says it will block another cease-fire resolution at UN
Europe|News|Political|World

US senators to submit resolution condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary

Two U.S. senators will submit a bipartisan resolution to Congress condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary and urging its nationalist government to lift its block on Sweden’s accession into the NATO military alliance

US senators to submit resolution condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary
Asia|News|World

China's coast guard to ramp up patrols near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago after two fishermen die

China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago, days after two of its fishermen drowned being chased by the Taiwanese coast guard, which accused the boat of trespassing

China's coast guard to ramp up patrols near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago after two fishermen die
News|US|World

A year after Jimmy Carter's entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday, enjoyed tributes to his legacy and lost his wife of 77 years

A year after Jimmy Carter's entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness
MidEast|News|Political|World

Top UN court to hold hearings on legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands

The United Nations’ highest court opens historic hearings Monday into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state

Top UN court to hold hearings on legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands
MidEast|News|World

Army Reserve soldiers, close friends killed in drone attack, mourned at funerals in Georgia

Two Army Reserve soldiers killed in a Middle East drone attack three weeks ago are being remembered at funerals in their home state of Georgia

Army Reserve soldiers, close friends killed in drone attack, mourned at funerals in Georgia
Europe|News|World

In Russia’s Arctic, Alexei Navalny’s mother searches for her son’s body

For the mother of Alexei Navalny — the Russian opposition leader who died at age 47 in an Arctic penal colony — the journey to recover her son’s body was an odyssey with no clear destination

In Russia’s Arctic, Alexei Navalny’s mother searches for her son’s body
MidEast|News|Uncategorized|World

The head of the UN's lead agency helping Palestinians accuses Israel of seeking to destroy it

The head of the main United Nations agency supporting people in Gaza alleges that Israel is intent on “destroying” the organization along with the idea that Palestinians are refugees who have a right to return home one day

The head of the UN's lead agency helping Palestinians accuses Israel of seeking to destroy it
News|Science|Technology|World

Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race

Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.

Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
MidEast|News|Political|World

What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week

As cease-fire talks have floundered, Israel has vowed to press ahead with its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip despite warnings from the U.S. to work harder to protect civilians

What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Africa|MidEast|News|World

African leaders condemn Israel's offensive in Gaza

Leaders at an African Union summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa have condemned Israel’s offensive in Gaza and called for its immediate end

African leaders condemn Israel's offensive in Gaza
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Macron says recognizing a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France

French President Emmanuel Macron says recognizing a Palestinian state is not a ‘’taboo’’ for France

Macron says recognizing a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France
MidEast|News|World

US envoy says Israel has not presented evidence that Hamas diverted U.N. aid deliveries in Gaza

A top U.S. envoy says Israel has not presented specific evidence that Hamas is diverting U.N. aid shipments entering Gaza

US envoy says Israel has not presented evidence that Hamas diverted U.N. aid deliveries in Gaza
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of an "artifical deficit" of weapons after withdrawal from Avdiivka

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned allies that an “artificial deficit” of weapons for his country risks giving Russia breathing space after his military chief said he was withdrawing troops from the eastern city of Avdiivka

Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of an "artifical deficit" of weapons after withdrawal from Avdiivka
Crime|Europe|News|World

Tributes to Alexei Navalny, Putin's greatest foe, removed from Russian cities as police look on

Floral tributes to Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe who died Friday in a Russian penal colony, were removed overnight by groups of unknown people while police watched, videos on Russian social media channels show

Tributes to Alexei Navalny, Putin's greatest foe, removed from Russian cities as police look on
Crime|MidEast|News|World

A man in Iran guns down 12 relatives in a shooting spree with a Kalashnikov rifle

A 30-year-old man has gunned down 12 of his relatives in a remote rural area in southeast Iran, the deadliest shooting reported in decades

A man in Iran guns down 12 relatives in a shooting spree with a Kalashnikov rifle
Asia|News|Political|World

Afghan women fear going out alone due to Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardians, says UN

The U.N. mission in Afghanistan says women are scared to leave the home alone because of Taliban rules on clothing and male guardians

Afghan women fear going out alone due to Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardians, says UN
Arts|News|World

WWII Monuments Men weren't all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight

After World War II, the U.S. Army’s team of art experts set out to find and return millions of works stolen by the Nazis

WWII Monuments Men weren't all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
Economy|News|US|World

US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right

With U.S. aid for Ukraine teetering in Congress, it’s up to House Speaker Mike Johnson to decide what happens next

US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right
Americas|News|US|World

Venezuela bribery witness gets light sentence in wake of Biden's pardoning of Maduro ally

A Venezuelan businessman who helped hide almost $17 million in bribe payments by an ally of President Nicolas Maduro was sentenced to six months in prison Friday by a federal judge who expressed frustration that his cooperation with law enforcement was undone by President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of a top U.S. criminal target

Venezuela bribery witness gets light sentence in wake of Biden's pardoning of Maduro ally
Crime|Europe|News|World

American woman goes missing in Madrid after helmeted man disables cameras

An American woman is missing in Spain under disturbing circumstances

American woman goes missing in Madrid after helmeted man disables cameras
Asia|News|US|World

Top diplomats from US, China hold 'constructive' talks on issues dividing them

The State Department says the top U.S. and Chinese diplomats held a “candid and constructive” discussion on issues including Taiwan, Russia's war against Ukraine and synthetic opioids

Top diplomats from US, China hold 'constructive' talks on issues dividing them
News|Technology|US|World

'No evidence' Russia has decided what to do with emerging anti-satellite weapon, Biden says

President Joe Biden said Friday that there was no sign Russia has decided to go ahead and deploy an emerging anti-satellite weapon, the disclosure of which has rattled Washington this week

'No evidence' Russia has decided what to do with emerging anti-satellite weapon, Biden says
Europe|News|US|World

Biden says Navalny's reported death brings new urgency to the need for more US aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden says that the apparent death of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny brings new urgency to the need for Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine to stave off Moscow’s invasion

Biden says Navalny's reported death brings new urgency to the need for more US aid to Ukraine
Europe|News|World

Navalny dies in prison, authorities say − but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on

Alexei Navalny, a persistent thorn in the side of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died on Feb. 16, 2024, in prison, authorities said.

Navalny dies in prison, authorities say − but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on
Business|News|Sports|World

Ford awaiting Red Bull investigation into Horner but stresses high moral values company holds

Red Bull future engine supplier Ford Motor Co. says it is awaiting the results of an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior by team principal Christian Horner, but a top executive stressed that Ford holds its company and partners to very high moral standards

Ford awaiting Red Bull investigation into Horner but stresses high moral values company holds
Election|News|Technology|World

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

Major technology companies signed a pact Friday to voluntarily adopt “reasonable precautions” to prevent artificial intelligence tools from being used to disrupt democratic elections around the world

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery
News|Sports|World

Steenbergen wins 100 free gold for the Netherlands at world championships

Marrit Steenbergen won gold for the Netherlands in the women’s 100-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships

Steenbergen wins 100 free gold for the Netherlands at world championships
Business|Economy|World

WTO chief insists trade body remains relevant as tariff-wielding Trump makes a run at White House

The head of the World Trade Organization says the body remains relevant and its leaders focus on reform “no matter who comes into power” as Donald Trump — who as U.S. president bypassed WTO rules by slapping tariffs on America’s friends and foes alike — makes another run at the White House

WTO chief insists trade body remains relevant as tariff-wielding Trump makes a run at White House
Crime|News|World

Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the years

Kremlin critics, turncoat spies and investigative journalists have been attacked or killed in a variety of ways

Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the years
News|Sports|US|World

US wins another women's water polo world title, beating Hungary 8-7 for gold

The United States held off Hungary 8-7 to capture the women’s water polo title for the fifth time in the last six championships and eighth time overall

US wins another women's water polo world title, beating Hungary 8-7 for gold
Africa|Education|Lifestyle|News|World

Zimbabwe's vice president says the government will block a scholarship for LGBTQ+ people

Zimbabwe’s powerful vice president says the government will block a university scholarship for young LGBTQ+ people

Zimbabwe's vice president says the government will block a scholarship for LGBTQ+ people
MidEast|News|World

Missile fire targets ship off Yemen in the Red Sea, likely fired by Houthi rebels

Missile fire has apparently targeted a ship off Yemen in the Red Sea

Missile fire targets ship off Yemen in the Red Sea, likely fired by Houthi rebels
Africa|News|US|World

Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May

President Joe Biden plans to welcome Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in May, hosting a state visit after reneging on his promise to visit Africa last year

Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Imran Khan appeals convictions and sentences in 3 legal cases

A defense lawyer says the legal team of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed his convictions and sentences in three controversial legal cases

Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Imran Khan appeals convictions and sentences in 3 legal cases
Celebrity|Health|News|World

Prince Harry says he jumped on a plane to London after learning of King Charles III's cancer

Prince Harry says he immediately arranged to go to London after his father, King Charles III, called to tell him he had cancer

Prince Harry says he jumped on a plane to London after learning of King Charles III's cancer
News|World

Harris repudiates Trump worldview and says the US won't back down on defending Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris has warned about the dangers of growing authoritarianism and isolationism

Harris repudiates Trump worldview and says the US won't back down on defending Ukraine
News|Political|World

Western officials and Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny's death in prison

World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time in blaming the reported death of Alexei Navalny on President Vladimir Putin and his government

Western officials and Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny's death in prison
Crime|Europe|News|World

Protests, poisoning and prison: The life of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s top opposition leader and President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, has died in prison

Protests, poisoning and prison: The life of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Mexico is suing US gun-makers for arming its gangs − and a US court could award billions in damages

Mexico claims that US firearm manufacturers are fueling illegal cross-border gun trafficking and violent crime abroad.

Mexico is suing US gun-makers for arming its gangs − and a US court could award billions in damages
News|Technology|World

Cult of the drone: At the two-year mark, UAVs have changed the face of war in Ukraine – but not outcomes

Drones have dominated images of the war in Ukraine, but an expert on drone warfare casts doubt on many of the grand claims made for the weapons.

Cult of the drone: At the two-year mark, UAVs have changed the face of war in Ukraine – but not outcomes
Asia|Election|News|World

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who's never held elective office, lead Indonesia?

Foreign leaders have congratulated Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on his apparent victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, while rights activists called him a threat

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who's never held elective office, lead Indonesia?
Crime|News|World

Russia's prison service says that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died

Russia’s prison agency says that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died

Russia's prison service says that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died
Europe|News|World

Russia tightens the noose on Ukraine's city of Avdiivka where outnumbered defenders are holding out

Ukrainian troops in a strategic eastern city are under intense pressure as Russian forces tighten the noose around Avdiivka

Russia tightens the noose on Ukraine's city of Avdiivka where outnumbered defenders are holding out
MidEast|News|World

Satellite photos show Egypt building a wall near Gaza Strip as Israeli offensive on Rafah looms

Egypt is building a wall and is leveling land near its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of a planned Israeli offensive targeting the border city of Rafah

Satellite photos show Egypt building a wall near Gaza Strip as Israeli offensive on Rafah looms
Health|News|World

4 patients die as oxygen runs out in Gaza hospital seized by Israeli forces, health officials say

Health officials say four patients died after their oxygen ran out in southern Gaza's main hospital after Israel troops stormed and seized the facility

4 patients die as oxygen runs out in Gaza hospital seized by Israeli forces, health officials say
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy will sign security agreements with Germany, France as Kyiv shores up support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years after Russia launched its full-scale war

Ukraine's Zelenskyy will sign security agreements with Germany, France as Kyiv shores up support
Environment|World

Southern Israel was filled with blood and death. Brilliant red wildflowers now bloom among the ashes

As spring approaches each year, wildflowers erupt across Israel

Southern Israel was filled with blood and death. Brilliant red wildflowers now bloom among the ashes
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?

Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage

Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
MidEast|News|US|World

Live updates | Biden warns Israel not to attack Rafah without plan to protect civilians

In a phone call Thursday, President Joe Biden again cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against moving forward with a military operation in Rafah without a “credible and executable plan” to protect civilians

Live updates | Biden warns Israel not to attack Rafah without plan to protect civilians
Health|News|World

To fight dengue epidemic, health agents in Brazil scour junkyards and roofs for mosquitos

Local public health officials in Rio de Janeiro have been scouring the city's neighborhoods and even its junkyards for signs of standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs

To fight dengue epidemic, health agents in Brazil scour junkyards and roofs for mosquitos
Health|News|US|World

Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Washington state die of opioid overdoses at five times the state average

Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?
Africa|Economy|Education|Finance|World

Algeria's black market for foreign currency underlines its economic woes

In Algeria, people have long relied on foreign currencies to buy imported items in short supply or finance their children's educations abroad

Algeria's black market for foreign currency underlines its economic woes
Americas|Election|News|World

Mexico will likely elect a woman as its next president, but money to govern is already being spent

Mexico is almost certain to elect its first female president in June — both leading candidates are women

Mexico will likely elect a woman as its next president, but money to govern is already being spent
News|Science|Technology|World

Before Russia's satellite threat, there were Starfish Prime, nesting dolls and robotic arms

What would it mean if Russia used nuclear warheads to destroy U.S. satellites

Before Russia's satellite threat, there were Starfish Prime, nesting dolls and robotic arms
Crime|MidEast|News|World

US investigators visit homes of two Palestinian-American teens killed in the West Bank

The American embassy is investigating two shootings of Palestinian-American teenagers in the West Bank, the latest of which occurred Saturday

US investigators visit homes of two Palestinian-American teens killed in the West Bank
News|Science|Technology|US|World

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says

The White House has publicly confirmed that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon, but says it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says
Americas|Crime|News|World

Catholic bishops in Mexico say they negotiated for possible peace accord with drug cartel leaders

A Roman Catholic bishop in Mexico says he and three other bishops met with drug cartel bosses in a bid to negotiate a possible peace accord in the violent southern state of Guerrero

Catholic bishops in Mexico say they negotiated for possible peace accord with drug cartel leaders
Americas|News|World

Venezuela orders UN office on human rights to close and its staff to leave in 3 days

Venezuela’s government on Thursday ordered the local U.N. office on human rights to suspend its operations and gave its staff 72 hours to leave the country, accusing it of promoting opposition to the South American country

Venezuela orders UN office on human rights to close and its staff to leave in 3 days
Asia|Sports|World

China's Pan backs up world record in relays by winning 100 free at world championships

China’s Pan Zhanle backed up his world record in the swimming relays by winning the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar

China's Pan backs up world record in relays by winning 100 free at world championships
Asia|News|World

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general's election win

Families of Indonesian activists who were kidnapped and tortured by the military 25 years ago have expressed shock over the apparent presidential victory of Prabowo Subianto, who they blame for the atrocities

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general's election win
Food|News|World

Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation − prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place

Arable land has been destroyed, as have food production sites. But even before the current operation in Gaza, Palestinians there suffered high rates of food insecurity.

Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation − prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Why the United States needs NATO – 3 things to know

Donald Trump has threatened to not defend some NATO countries if Russia attacks them. But the US also benefits from the power that NATO gives it, as well as the stability it helped create in Europe.

Why the United States needs NATO – 3 things to know
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

'Neutral' Swiss plan to boost defense spending in a world destabilized by Ukraine, Mideast wars

Switzerland’s government plans to boost its defense spending by up to 19% over the next four years

'Neutral' Swiss plan to boost defense spending in a world destabilized by Ukraine, Mideast wars
Europe|News|World

NATO chief warns against dividing the US and Europe or undermining their joint nuclear deterrent

NATO's chief is warning member countries not to allow a wedge to be driven between the United States and Europe

NATO chief warns against dividing the US and Europe or undermining their joint nuclear deterrent
Asia|News|World

South Korea says opening diplomatic relations with Cuba would shock North Korea

South Korea’s presidential office claims that the country’s move to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba would deal a “political and psychological blow” to its war-divided rival North Korea, whose diplomatic footing is largely dependent on a small number of Cold War allies

South Korea says opening diplomatic relations with Cuba would shock North Korea
News|World

Live updates | Israeli troops step up operations around the main hospital in southern Gaza

Israeli troops have entered the the main hospital in southern Gaza in what the army said was a limited operation seeking the remains of hostages taken by Hamas

Live updates | Israeli troops step up operations around the main hospital in southern Gaza
News|World

Russian cruise and ballistic missiles hit multiple areas of Ukraine, killing at least 4

Ukrainian officials say Russia has fired cruise and ballistic missiles at a broad area of Ukraine in a morning attack

Russian cruise and ballistic missiles hit multiple areas of Ukraine, killing at least 4
MidEast|News|World

Israel complains after Vatican denounces 'carnage' and disproportionate response in Gaza

Israel has formally complained after a senior Vatican official spoke of “carnage” in Gaza

Israel complains after Vatican denounces 'carnage' and disproportionate response in Gaza
Europe|News|World

France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy

French President Emmanuel will sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday in Paris

France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy
News|Political|World

Albanese is Australia's first prime minister to get engaged in office

Anthony Albanese has become first Australian prime minister to get engaged in office

Albanese is Australia's first prime minister to get engaged in office
MidEast|News|World

Israeli fire kills patient and wounds others, medics say, as army pushes to evacuate a Gaza hospital

Palestinian medics say Israeli forces fired into the main hospital in southern Gaza, killing a patient and wounding six others

Israeli fire kills patient and wounds others, medics say, as army pushes to evacuate a Gaza hospital
MidEast|News|World

Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Lebanese civilians in a single day. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate

Lebanon's state-run news agency says the civilian death toll from two Israeli strikes in Lebanon the day before has now risen to 10, making it the single deadliest day since in more than four months of near-daily cross-border exchanges

Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Lebanese civilians in a single day. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate
News|World

On the USS Eisenhower, 4 months of combat at sea facing Houthi missiles and a new sea threat

Sailors aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent four months straight at sea defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones fired by Iranian-backed Houthis

On the USS Eisenhower, 4 months of combat at sea facing Houthi missiles and a new sea threat
News|World

Queen Camilla, once shunned by British public, comes to the rescue as Charles is treated for cancer

What a difference a few decades can make

Queen Camilla, once shunned by British public, comes to the rescue as Charles is treated for cancer
Europe|News|World

US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference

The Munich Security Conference has been long regarded as a celebration of the U.S.-led post-World War II international order

US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference
Europe|News|US|World

US secretary of state visits Albania, a key regional ally seeking European Union membership

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Albania on Thursday to reaffirm relations with a key partner in the Balkans and an ally in supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion

US secretary of state visits Albania, a key regional ally seeking European Union membership
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Greek parliament to vote on legalizing same-sex marriage in first for an Orthodox Christian country

Greece's parliament is set to legalize same-sex civil marriage

Greek parliament to vote on legalizing same-sex marriage in first for an Orthodox Christian country
Asia|Crime|World

'Our gods were locked in the basement.' Now Nepal is pursuing sacred items once smuggled abroad

An unknown number of sacred statues of Hindu deities were stolen and smuggled abroad in the past

'Our gods were locked in the basement.' Now Nepal is pursuing sacred items once smuggled abroad
News|Political|US|World

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Former President Donald Trump is defending saying he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to NATO allies that don’t meet defense spending targets days after his comments set off alarm in the U.S. and among its allies

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash
News|Political|World

Russia and China clash with US and UK over attacks on Yemen rebels for strikes on Red Sea ships

Russia and China accused the United States and Britain of illegally attacking military sites used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to launch missiles at commercial vessels in the Red Sea

Russia and China clash with US and UK over attacks on Yemen rebels for strikes on Red Sea ships
Business|Economy|News|World

Japan slips to the world's fourth-largest economy, behind the US, China and now Germany

Japan has slipped to the world’s fourth-largest economy as government data showed it fell behind the size of Germany’s in 2023

Japan slips to the world's fourth-largest economy, behind the US, China and now Germany
Asia|News|World

North Korean leader supervises missile test, warns of aggressive posture in sea boundary with South

North Korea state media says leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a test of new surface-to-sea missiles and warned that the country would take a more aggressive military posture in disputed sea boundaries with war-divided rival South Korea

North Korean leader supervises missile test, warns of aggressive posture in sea boundary with South
Education|MidEast|News|World

MIT suspends student group that protested against Israel's military campaign in Gaza

The president of MIT has suspended a student group that has held demonstrations against Israel's military campaign in Gaza

MIT suspends student group that protested against Israel's military campaign in Gaza
Americas|News|US|World

Migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border are down. What's behind the drop?

A recent decline in arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico may prove only temporary

Migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border are down. What's behind the drop?
Election|News|Political|US|World

Putin says Russia prefers Biden to Trump because he's 'more experienced and predictable'

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia would prefer to see President Joe Biden win a second term, describing him as more experienced than Donald Trump

Putin says Russia prefers Biden to Trump because he's 'more experienced and predictable'
MidEast|News|US|World

Palestinians living in US will be shielded from deportation, the White House says

The White House has announced that Palestinians living in the U.S. will be shielded from deportation as the Israel-Hamas war continues, citing “significantly deteriorated” conditions on the ground in Gaza

Palestinians living in US will be shielded from deportation, the White House says
Africa|Americas|News|World

Haiti says it is working on an agreement with Kenya to secure a long-awaited police deployment

Haiti’s government has announced that it is working on an official agreement with Kenyan officials to secure the long-awaited deployment of a police force from the east African country

Haiti says it is working on an agreement with Kenya to secure a long-awaited police deployment
Europe|News|World

The family of imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure hasn't heard from her for a year

The family of imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova says it hasn't received a letter from her for a year

The family of imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure hasn't heard from her for a year
News|US|World

U.S. sanctions Iran Central Bank subsidiary for U.S. tech procurement and violating export rules

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three people and four firms — across Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey — for allegedly helping to export goods and technology purchased from U.S. companies to Iran and the nation’s central bank

U.S. sanctions Iran Central Bank subsidiary for U.S. tech procurement and violating export rules
MidEast|News|World

A look at the arsenals of Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militia as cross-border strikes escalate

The slow-simmering cross-border conflict between Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group and Israeli forces has escalated, reviving fears that the daily clashes could expand into an all-out war

A look at the arsenals of Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militia as cross-border strikes escalate
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|World

Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist

Representatives of several human rights organizations have held a press conference demanding the immediate release of a prominent attorney and activist detained last week

Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist
Economy|News|US|World

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won't be 'rushed' to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will not feel “rushed” to pass the $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won't be 'rushed' to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls
Asia|News|World

Myanmar will start drafting 5,000 people a month into the military soon. Some think of fleeing

Myanmar’s military government says it will draft 60,000 young men and women yearly for military service under its newly activated conscription law, with call-ups beginning after the April festival marking the country’s traditional New Year

Myanmar will start drafting 5,000 people a month into the military soon. Some think of fleeing
Europe|News|World

A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine

A day after his latest hospital stay, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has hosted a virtual meeting on Ukraine to help replenish urgently needed ammunition and artillery for Kyiv, as its ammunition stocks run low in its fight against Russia

A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine
Europe|News|Travel|World

Airplane bumps into fence in third mishap in 2 weeks at Norway's main airport

Scandinavian Airlines says one of its planes has struck a fence at the Oslo airport, causing minor damage to the aircraft and no injuries

Airplane bumps into fence in third mishap in 2 weeks at Norway's main airport
Asia|Crime|News|World

Two Chinese fishermen die after chase with Taiwan's Coast Guard, which alleges trespassing

Taiwan’s Coast Guard says two Chinese fishermen have drowned while being chased by the coast guard off the coast of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago

Two Chinese fishermen die after chase with Taiwan's Coast Guard, which alleges trespassing
Asia|News|World

Protesting Indian farmers clash with police for a second day as they march toward the capital

Protesting Indian farmers have clashed with police for a second consecutive day as tens of thousands tried to march to the capital to demand guaranteed prices for their produce

Protesting Indian farmers clash with police for a second day as they march toward the capital
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO chief hails record defense spending and warns that Trump's remarks undermine security

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says European allies and Canada have ramped up defense spending to record levels

NATO chief hails record defense spending and warns that Trump's remarks undermine security
Health|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel's war against Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated Gaza's hospitals

The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated the health sector in the Gaza Strip, with less than half of its hospitals only partially functioning as scores of people are killed and wounded in daily bombardments

Live updates | Israel's war against Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated Gaza's hospitals
MidEast|News|World

Displaced Palestinians leave one of Gaza's main hospitals after weeks of being isolated by fighting

Palestinians have begun evacuating the main hospital in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis after weeks of heavy fighting had isolated the medical facility and claimed the lives of several people inside

Displaced Palestinians leave one of Gaza's main hospitals after weeks of being isolated by fighting
Crime|News|Technology|World

South Korea says presumed North Korean hackers breached personal emails of presidential staffer

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office says that presumed North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of one of his staff members ahead of Yoon's trip to Europe in November

South Korea says presumed North Korean hackers breached personal emails of presidential staffer
Election|MidEast|News|World

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers stump re-election speech on international stage in UAE

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a stump speech for his re-election on a global stage in the United Arab Emirates, describing his years in power as pushing for “minimum government, maximum governance.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers stump re-election speech on international stage in UAE
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday

Japan’s space agency says its new flagship H3 rocket will have a second test flight on Saturday, two days after an originally planned liftoff was postponed due to a bad weather forecast at the launch site in southwestern Japan

Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea

Ukraine’s military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea using naval drones, a report that has not been confirmed by Russian forces

Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea
Europe|News|World

Hundreds of rescuers deployed in search for 9 workers missing at landslide-hit Turkish gold mine

Turkey's interior minister says hundreds of rescuers have been deployed to search for at least nine workers who are reported missing after a massive landslide engulfed a gold mine in eastern Turkey

Hundreds of rescuers deployed in search for 9 workers missing at landslide-hit Turkish gold mine
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here's what it means

Lawmakers have begun a debate on a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage that would make Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to do so

Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here's what it means
Environment|News|Science|World

UN chief warns climate chaos and food crises threaten global peace: 'Empty bellies fuel unrest'

The United Nations chief is warning that climate chaos and food crises are increasing threats to global peace

UN chief warns climate chaos and food crises threaten global peace: 'Empty bellies fuel unrest'
Asia|News|World

South Korea says North Korea fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests

South Korea’s military says it has detected North Korea firing multiple cruise missiles into waters off its northeastern coast in its fifth test of such weapons since January

South Korea says North Korea fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests
News|Opinion|US|World

Two-thirds of Jewish Americans feel less secure than before Oct. 7

About two-thirds of Jewish Americans felt less secure in late 2023 than they did a year earlier, according to a survey mostly conducted after the Hamas attack

Two-thirds of Jewish Americans feel less secure than before Oct. 7
News|US|World

Jared Kushner, former Trump adviser, defends business dealings with Saudi Arabia

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, is defending his business dealings with the Saudi crown prince after leaving the U.S. government

Jared Kushner, former Trump adviser, defends business dealings with Saudi Arabia
Crime|News|US|World

Police confirm identity of 101st victim of Maui wildfire

The death toll from the Lahaina wildfire rose to 101 on Tuesday after Maui police confirmed the identity of one new victim, a 76-year-old man

Police confirm identity of 101st victim of Maui wildfire
MidEast|News|World

Airstrike from Israeli hostage rescue wipes out entire Palestinian family in Gaza border town

Ibrahim Hasouna was staying with a friend when heard about the Israeli airstrikes near the house where his family was staying

Airstrike from Israeli hostage rescue wipes out entire Palestinian family in Gaza border town
Election|News|Opinion|US|World

Biden says Trump sowing doubts about US commitment to NATO is 'un-American'

President Joe Biden says Donald Trump’s comments calling into question the U_S_ commitment to defend its NATO allies from attack were “dangerous” and “un-American.”

Biden says Trump sowing doubts about US commitment to NATO is 'un-American'
Asia|News|Political|World

Pakistan's former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition

The party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and its allies have announced they will jointly form a coalition government

Pakistan's former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition
Economy|World

Millions of Indonesians vote for a new president in one of the world's largest elections

Millions of Indonesians are choosing a new president as the world’s third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse just over 25 years since emerging from a brutal authoritarian era

Millions of Indonesians vote for a new president in one of the world's largest elections
News|Sports|World

With Ledecky staying home, Italy's Quadarella takes another world title in 1,500 free

With Katie Ledecky deciding to stay home, Simona Quadarella of Italy has romped to another gold medal in women’s 1,500-meter freestyle swimming at the World Aquatics Championships

With Ledecky staying home, Italy's Quadarella takes another world title in 1,500 free
MidEast|News|World

Nine gold miners missing in Turkey after landslide

Nine miners were missing after a landslide at an Anagold Mining operation in eastern Turkey on Tuesday, the energy ministry said, with rescue efforts under way.

Nine gold miners missing in Turkey after landslide
Africa|MidEast|News|World

South Africa has launched an 'urgent request' with top UN court over Israel's targeting of Rafah

The South African government says it has lodged an “urgent request” with the U.N.’s International Court of Justice to consider whether Israel’s military operations targeting the southern Gaza city of Rafah are a breach of provisional orders the court handed down last month in a case alleging genocide

South Africa has launched an 'urgent request' with top UN court over Israel's targeting of Rafah
Europe|News|World

9 gold mine workers are missing in Turkey after a landslide that carries environmental risks

Nine workers are believed to be trapped underground after a huge landslide hit a gold mine in eastern Turkey

9 gold mine workers are missing in Turkey after a landslide that carries environmental risks
News|World

What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China

The Senate has passed an emergency spending package that would provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and provide food, water and other humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza

What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China
Health|Science|World

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

Though the Global South tends to experience higher disease burdens, most public health decisions and knowledge generation are centered in the Global North.

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in UAE on seventh trip to nation, cementing ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on his seventh trip to the nation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in UAE on seventh trip to nation, cementing ties
Economy|News|US|World

Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session

The Senate has passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after almost a week of debate and growing political divisions in the Republican Party over the role of the United States abroad

Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say

Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
News|Opinion|US|World

Antisemitism and safety fears surge among US Jews, survey finds

Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did a year ago

Antisemitism and safety fears surge among US Jews, survey finds
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The head of UN's nuclear watchdog warns Iran is 'not entirely transparent' on its atomic program

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has warned that Iran is “not entirely transparent” regarding its atomic program

The head of UN's nuclear watchdog warns Iran is 'not entirely transparent' on its atomic program
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World enters era of increasing instability, London-based think tank says in latest annual report

The world has entered an era of increasing instability as countries around the globe boost military spending in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Hamas attack on Israel and China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea

World enters era of increasing instability, London-based think tank says in latest annual report
Asia|Economy|News|World

Why thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement from two years ago that succeeded in getting the government to repeal contentious new agricultural laws

Why thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again
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Russia puts Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a wanted list but doesn't specify the charges

Russia has put Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a wanted list, The move by the country’s Interior Ministry marks the first time that a foreign leader has been put on a wanted list in Russia

Russia puts Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a wanted list but doesn't specify the charges
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Live updates | China calls on Israel to halt military operations in Gaza as soon as possible

China has called on Israel to halt military operations in Gaza as soon as possible, a day after Israeli forces rescued two hostages from the Gaza Strip in a dramatic operation that also killed at least 74 Palestinians, according to Palestinian hospital officials

Live updates | China calls on Israel to halt military operations in Gaza as soon as possible
Asia|World

Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets parole, capping a reconciliation with military that ousted him

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who last year returned from more than a decade of self-imposed exile to serve a prison sentence for misdeeds committed while in office, has been granted parole and could be released this weekend, the country’s justice minister announced Tuesday

Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets parole, capping a reconciliation with military that ousted him
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Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists publish information about hundreds of Jews

The Australian government says will outlaw doxxing – the malicious release online of personal or identifying information without the subject’s permission – after pro-Palestinian activists published personal details about hundreds of Jewish people in Australia

Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists publish information about hundreds of Jews
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Thousands of Indian farmers are marching to New Delhi to renew their demands over crop prices

Indian authorities have deployed heavy security and barricaded borders points leading to New Delhi to stop thousands of protesting farmers from entering the capital

Thousands of Indian farmers are marching to New Delhi to renew their demands over crop prices
Asia|Health|News|World

Thailand looks set to crack down on legal pot market with ban on 'recreational' use

Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to crack down on its freewheeling drug market with a ban on “recreational” use

Thailand looks set to crack down on legal pot market with ban on 'recreational' use
Asia|Election|Political|World

Indonesia's presidential election has high stakes for US and China

When Indonesians cast their votes on Wednesday for a new president in one of the world’s biggest elections, the stakes will also be high for the United States and China

Indonesia's presidential election has high stakes for US and China
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Army Reserve soldier killed in Jordan mourned by family and Georgia governor at funeral

Family and friends are gathering in Georgia this week as funerals begin for three Army Reserve soldiers killed in a recent drone attack in Jordan

Army Reserve soldier killed in Jordan mourned by family and Georgia governor at funeral
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For rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggle

Years before starting a family of her own, Stella Belia was already waging a tireless campaign for legal recognition

For rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggle
Asia|Election|News|World

What’s at stake in Indonesia as the world’s third-largest democracy elects a new president?

Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, will open its polls Wednesday to nearly 205 million eligible voters in presidential and legislative elections, the fifth since Southeast Asia’s largest economy began democratic reforms in 1998

What’s at stake in Indonesia as the world’s third-largest democracy elects a new president?
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Russia and West clash over Ukraine at Security Council meeting ahead of war anniversary

Russia is accusing the West of sabotaging agreements that would have prevented the war in Ukraine – but the U.S. and its allies put the blame squarely on Moscow, saying there is no escaping that President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion

Russia and West clash over Ukraine at Security Council meeting ahead of war anniversary
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House speaker casts doubts on Senate Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind through votes

House Speaker Mike Johnson is sharply criticizing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries

House speaker casts doubts on Senate Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind through votes
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Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party

Donald Trump’s claim that he once told a NATO ally that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to “delinquent” members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend

Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party
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Kelvin Kiptum’s family says marathon record holder's death shattered their hopes and dreams

Kelvin Kiptum’s family says their dreams and future hopes have been shattered by the death of the marathon record holder in a car crash on Sunday

Kelvin Kiptum’s family says marathon record holder's death shattered their hopes and dreams
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Difficult driving, closed schools, canceled flights: What to expect from Northeast snowstorm

Parts of the Northeast are preparing for a coastal storm that's expected to dump a foot or more of snow and pack 60 mph winds in some areas

Difficult driving, closed schools, canceled flights: What to expect from Northeast snowstorm
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France accuses Russia of a disinformation campaign in a key election year

France condemned “hostile” disinformation maneuvers from Russia

France accuses Russia of a disinformation campaign in a key election year
Europe|Health|News|US|World

Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers and work on Ukraine military aid as he remains hospitalized while dealing with complications from prostate cancer

Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings
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US says it's taken possession of a Boeing 747 that Iran illegally sold to a Venezuelan firm

The U.S. government says it has seized a Boeing 747 cargo plane that officials say was previously sold by a sanctioned Iranian airline to a state-owned Venezuelan firm in violation of American export control laws

US says it's taken possession of a Boeing 747 that Iran illegally sold to a Venezuelan firm
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How Trump urging Russia to invade 'delinquent' NATO members distorts how the alliance works

Donald Trump says he once warned that he would allow Russia to do whatever it wants to NATO member nations that are “delinquent” in devoting 2% of their gross domestic product to defense

How Trump urging Russia to invade 'delinquent' NATO members distorts how the alliance works
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Timeline of the Israeli raid in Gaza that rescued two hostages and killed dozens of Palestinians

The Israeli raid in the southern Gaza Strip lasted less than 90 minutes

Timeline of the Israeli raid in Gaza that rescued two hostages and killed dozens of Palestinians
Americas|Environment|News|World

An offshore oil spill has caused a 'national emergency,' Trinidad and Tobago prime minister says

Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister says a large oil spill near the twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean has caused a “national emergency.”

An offshore oil spill has caused a 'national emergency,' Trinidad and Tobago prime minister says
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Live updates | Israeli military rescues 2 hostages in a dramatic raid in the Gaza Strip

The Israeli military has rescued two hostages from the Gaza Strip early in a dramatic operation that Palestinian hospital officials say also killed at least 67 Palestinians in airstrikes

Live updates | Israeli military rescues 2 hostages in a dramatic raid in the Gaza Strip
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Poland's Tusk heads to France, Germany to strengthen alliance as fears grow over Russia and Trump

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk is traveling to Paris and Berlin in a diplomatic effort to rebuild key alliances

Poland's Tusk heads to France, Germany to strengthen alliance as fears grow over Russia and Trump
Americas|World

After embrace, pope and Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go home

Despite their rocky start, Argentine President Javier Milei and Pope Francis appear to have hit it off

After embrace, pope and Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go home
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Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space Station

Turkey’s first astronaut has returned home to a hero’s welcome as a symbol of the country’s advances in technology and aerospace

Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space Station
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Dutch appeals court orders Netherlands to stop exports of F-35 parts to Israel, citing war in Gaza

Judges in the Netherlands have ordered the Dutch government to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, citing a clear risk of violations of international law

Dutch appeals court orders Netherlands to stop exports of F-35 parts to Israel, citing war in Gaza
Environment|News|World

Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline, UN report says

A new United Nations report says nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline

Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline, UN report says
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Egypt is threatening to void its decades-old peace treaty with Israel. What does that mean?

Egypt has threatened to void its decades-long peace treaty with Israel if Israel begins a large-scale offensive on Rafah, where some 1.4 million Palestinians shelter in densely packed tent camps on the border with Egypt

Egypt is threatening to void its decades-old peace treaty with Israel. What does that mean?
Asia|Election|News|World

A defense minister and 2 former governors vie for Indonesia’s presidency

Indonesians on Wednesday will elect the successor to popular President Joko Widodo, who is serving his second and final term

A defense minister and 2 former governors vie for Indonesia’s presidency
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Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas conflict

President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages in Gaza and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah

Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas conflict
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Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected of missile attack targeting a ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

A ship has come under attack by two missiles in the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the latest attack believed to have been carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected of missile attack targeting a ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel|World

Rio's Carnival parade makes urgent plea to stop illegal mining in Indigenous lands

Rio de Janeiro’s Salgueiro samba school has paid tribute to Brazil’s largest Indigenous group, the Yanomami, crafting its giant floats, costumes and songs based on the group’s ancient culture and traditions

Rio's Carnival parade makes urgent plea to stop illegal mining in Indigenous lands
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Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted

India’s Foreign Ministry says Qatar has freed eight retired Indian navy officers who had been given death sentences for alleged spying that were commuted last year

Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted
Crime|MidEast|News|World

The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip

The Israeli military says it has rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip

The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip
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Iraq says US troop drawdown talks will go on 'as long as nothing disturbs the peace of the talks'

The Iraqi government met again with the U.S. government on how to draw down American troops who have been deployed there for years combating the Islamic State

Iraq says US troop drawdown talks will go on 'as long as nothing disturbs the peace of the talks'
Election|News|World

Pakistan’s post-election crisis – how anti-army vote may deliver unstable government that falls into military’s hands

The PTI, the party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, won the most seats of any one party – but fell short of reaching the threshold for a majority government.

Pakistan’s post-election crisis – how anti-army vote may deliver unstable government that falls into military’s hands
Africa|News|Sports|World

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum has died in a car crash in Kenya, fellow athlete says

A fellow athlete says marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum has died in a car crash in Kenya

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum has died in a car crash in Kenya, fellow athlete says
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White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration

The president’s national security spokesman John Kirby is getting an expanded role at the White House

White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration
MidEast|News|World

Israel's West Bank settler population grew nearly 3%. Supporters say Gaza war could give new push

A pro-settler organization says the population of Israeli settlers in the West Bank increased nearly 3% in 2023 and expects growth to accelerate this year

Israel's West Bank settler population grew nearly 3%. Supporters say Gaza war could give new push
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As Republican opposition grows to Ukraine aid, Senate leaders say the world is watching

As a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate’s leaders are arguing in strong terms that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America’s global standing

As Republican opposition grows to Ukraine aid, Senate leaders say the world is watching
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Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital

More than 1,500 protesters have gathered in central Athens to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece

Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital
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NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risks by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want’

NATO's leader is warning that Donald Trump was putting the safety of U.S. troops and their allies at risk

NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risks by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want’
Asia|News|World

54 people are confirmed dead in a landslide that buried a gold-mining village in south Philippines

The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has risen to 54 with 63 people still missing

54 people are confirmed dead in a landslide that buried a gold-mining village in south Philippines
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Madagascar is to castrate child rapists, prompting criticism but also support

Madagascar’s Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and in some cases surgical castration of those found guilty of the rape of a minor

Madagascar is to castrate child rapists, prompting criticism but also support
Lifestyle|World

Nicaragua's crackdown on Catholic Church spreads fear among the faithful, there and in exile

Nineteen priests kicked out of the country, dozens of incidents of harassment and church desecrations, rural areas lacking worship and social services

Nicaragua's crackdown on Catholic Church spreads fear among the faithful, there and in exile
MidEast|News|World

Egypt threatens to suspend key peace treaty if Israel pushes into Gaza border town, officials say

Egypt has threatened to suspend its peace treaty with Israel if the Israeli Gaza offensive expands into the densely populated border town of Rafah

Egypt threatens to suspend key peace treaty if Israel pushes into Gaza border town, officials say
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Russia launches 45 drones in mass barrage of Ukraine as Kyiv continues war cabinet reshuffle

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have launched 45 drones over Ukraine in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage

Russia launches 45 drones in mass barrage of Ukraine as Kyiv continues war cabinet reshuffle
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Pope canonizes Argentina's first female saint as the country's libertarian president Milei looks on

Argentina’s faith and politics have come together at the Vatican

Pope canonizes Argentina's first female saint as the country's libertarian president Milei looks on
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Iran marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution as tensions grip the wider Middle East

Iran has marked the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid tensions gripping the wider Middle East over Israel’s continued war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Iran marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution as tensions grip the wider Middle East
Asia|World

Indonesia's president, who mingles with people and listens to Metallica, still popular in last term

Joko Widodo’s phenomenal rise from a riverside slum, where he grew up, to the presidency of Indonesia shows how far the world’s third-largest democracy has veered from a brutal authoritarian era a decade ago

Indonesia's president, who mingles with people and listens to Metallica, still popular in last term
Economy|MidEast|News|Political|World

The economy of this Palestinian village depended on Israel. Then the checkpoint closed

Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza has also wreaked havoc on the Palestinian economy in the West Bank

The economy of this Palestinian village depended on Israel. Then the checkpoint closed
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Trump says he warned NATO ally: Spend more on defense or Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want'

Republican front-runner Donald Trump says he warned NATO allies as president that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to members who are “delinquent."

Trump says he warned NATO ally: Spend more on defense or Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want'
MidEast|News|World

'They are shooting at us.' A fleeing Gaza family is killed along with the medics sent to find them

A desperate rescue attempt in Gaza by medics with the Palestinian Red Crescent has ended with the discovery of their ambulance, blackened and destroyed

'They are shooting at us.' A fleeing Gaza family is killed along with the medics sent to find them
Asia|News|World

Facing setbacks against resistance forces, Myanmar's military government activates conscription law

Myanmar’s military government has for the first time activated a decade-old conscription law that makes young men and women subject to at least two years of military service if called up, effective immediately

Facing setbacks against resistance forces, Myanmar's military government activates conscription law
Crime|Europe|News|World

Antifascists gather in Hungary to oppose annual far-right event as Italian activist remains jailed

Hundreds of antifascist activists have gathered in Hungary’s capital to oppose an annual commemoration held by far-right groups

Antifascists gather in Hungary to oppose annual far-right event as Italian activist remains jailed
Europe|News|World

Hungary's president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case

Hungary’s conservative president has resigned amid public outcry over a pardon she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case

Hungary's president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Europe|News|US|World

Verbal gaffe or sign of trouble? Mixing up names like Biden and Trump have done is pretty common

Any parent who's ever called one of their children by the other's name likely could empathize when President Joe Biden mixed up the names of French leaders Macron and Mitterrand

Verbal gaffe or sign of trouble? Mixing up names like Biden and Trump have done is pretty common
News|Sports|World

Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain

The enduring image of the 2022 World Cup was Lionel Messi holding aloft soccer’s biggest prize in Qatar's spectacular Lusail Stadium

Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel|World

The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities

With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed the arrival of the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities
MidEast|News|World

What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week

Violence has continued this week in the Gaza Strip as well as across the broader Middle East

What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Asia|Election|News|World

Pakistan hits back at criticism of election conduct and insists cellphone curbs were necessary

Pakistan has hit back at criticism over the conduct of its parliamentary elections, which were held amid sporadic militant attacks and an unprecedented suspension of all mobile phone services

Pakistan hits back at criticism of election conduct and insists cellphone curbs were necessary
Europe|News|World

Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd largest city, kills at least 7

A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, killed at least seven people overnight, including three children, the regional governor says

Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd largest city, kills at least 7
Health|MidEast|News|World

28 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah after Netanyahu says invasion there is inevitable

A hospital official and AP journalists say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

28 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah after Netanyahu says invasion there is inevitable
Election|News|Opinion|World

As Indonesia goes to the polls, women and minority candidates face challenges

As the world's third-largest democracy prepares for national elections on Wednesday, women and minority candidates face questions about whether voters will accept them

As Indonesia goes to the polls, women and minority candidates face challenges
MidEast|News|World

Israeli airstrikes hit the outskirts of Damascus, Syrian military says

The Syrian military says Israeli airstrikes have hit several sites on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus

Israeli airstrikes hit the outskirts of Damascus, Syrian military says
Americas|News|World

Mama Antula, the Jesuit who didn't want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina's first female saint

A Catholic laywoman who lived in 18th-century Argentina and joined the Jesuits in their evangelical mission throughout the South American country will become the first female saint from the home country of Pope Francis on Sunday

Mama Antula, the Jesuit who didn't want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina's first female saint
Africa|Election|News|World

Senegal's president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide

Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to postpone elections as violent protests erupted across the country

Senegal's president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide
MidEast|News|World

White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel

The White House is downplaying sharp criticism from President Joe Biden and a senior national security official over Israel's war against Hamas

White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel
Europe|News|US|World

The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain

The U.S. Senate is slogging past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia

The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden order attaches human rights conditions to US military aid, easing Democratic rift over Israel

A new directive by President Joe Biden is appearing to ease a split among Democrats over his military support for Israel’s war in Gaza

Biden order attaches human rights conditions to US military aid, easing Democratic rift over Israel
MidEast|News|US|World

What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China

The Senate is moving toward a final vote on an emergency spending package that would provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and provide food, water and other humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza

What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes just south of Hawaii's Big Island, U.S. Geological Survey says

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck just south of the Big Island of Hawaii

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes just south of Hawaii's Big Island, U.S. Geological Survey says
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Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps

Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down in the Kremlin for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson

Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps
Europe|Science|World

System of Atlantic Ocean currents approaches 'cliff-like' tipping point, could collapse, study says

An abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before as a new complex computer simulation finds a “cliff-like” tipping point looming in the future

System of Atlantic Ocean currents approaches 'cliff-like' tipping point, could collapse, study says
MidEast|News|World

From 200K to 1.5M people: Startling images show war's impact on a small area of Gaza

Israel has identified the southern Gaza city of Rafah as the next target in its military offensive against Hamas

From 200K to 1.5M people: Startling images show war's impact on a small area of Gaza
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ISU defends its decision to give Russians bronze medal from Beijing Olympics after doping case

The governing body that oversees figure skating has defended its decision to award the bronze medal from the 2022 Beijing Olympics to the Russian squad

ISU defends its decision to give Russians bronze medal from Beijing Olympics after doping case
Asia|News|Sports|World

Chang Yani knocks off teammate Chen Yiwen for China's 8th diving gold medal at worlds

Chang Yani has topped teammate Chen Yiwen in the 3-meter springboard, giving the powerhouse Chinese team its eighth diving gold medal of the World Aquatics Championships

Chang Yani knocks off teammate Chen Yiwen for China's 8th diving gold medal at worlds
News|World

Israel is holding up food for 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza, the main UN aid agency there says

The director of the main U.N. aid agency for Palestinians says Israeli restrictions are preventing food for 1.1 million people from reaching war-battered Gaza

Israel is holding up food for 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza, the main UN aid agency there says
News|Science|World

Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due

It wasn’t until 1983 that the first African American, Guion Bluford, reached space

Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due
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Pope blasts 'radical individualism' as he meets with Argentines ahead of big canonization

Pope Francis has met with Argentine pilgrims who are in town for this weekend’s canonization of the first female saint from his home country

Pope blasts 'radical individualism' as he meets with Argentines ahead of big canonization
Americas|News|Sports|World

Jamaican sprinter Fraser-Pryce to make Paris Games her fifth and final Olympics

Jamaican great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says the Paris Games will be her fifth and final Olympics

Jamaican sprinter Fraser-Pryce to make Paris Games her fifth and final Olympics
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Meta removes Instagram and Facebook accounts for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after criticism over his support for Hamas after its Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the monthslong war still raging in the Gaza Strip

Meta removes Instagram and Facebook accounts for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
MidEast|News|World

Israel is a Jewish nation, but its population is far from a monolith

The Israel-Hamas conflict is putting a spotlight on all of the different people affected by the war, including Israel soldiers from Ethiopian, Filipino and Bedouin backgrounds.

Israel is a Jewish nation, but its population is far from a monolith
Europe|News|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals are better troop rotation and high-tech weapons

Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals include improving the rotation of troops out of the front lines and harnessing the power of new technology

Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals are better troop rotation and high-tech weapons
Election|News|World

Azerbaijan's Aliyev officially wins by a landslide in an election that monitors say was restrictive

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has officially won another term in office with 92.12% of the vote, according to the country's Central Election Commission

Azerbaijan's Aliyev officially wins by a landslide in an election that monitors say was restrictive
Africa|News|World

Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum

Seven royal artifacts looted 150 years ago by British colonial forces from Ghana’s ancient Asante kingdom have been returned to the kingdom

Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum
Arts|Entertainment|News|World

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88

World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa has died of heart failure at his home in Tokyo, his management office said Friday

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88
Environment|News|Science|World

Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides, though scientists warn more activity may follow.

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, though scientists are warning that the area may experience further eruptions in the coming months

Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides, though scientists warn more activity may follow.
MidEast|News|World

Israeli bombs target Gaza's crowded Rafah as the US warns Israel against sending troops there

Israel has bombed targets in Rafah, after U.S. officials warned Israel against expanding its Gaza ground offensive to the southern city where more than half of the territory’s 2.3 million people have sought refuge

Israeli bombs target Gaza's crowded Rafah as the US warns Israel against sending troops there
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Tokyo hits 30-year high, with many Asian markets shut for Lunar New Year holiday

Asian shares are mostly higher as Tokyo's benchmark momentarily touched a 34-year high, while many regional markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday

Stock market today: Tokyo hits 30-year high, with many Asian markets shut for Lunar New Year holiday
Asia|Crime|News|World

Malaysia's top court invalidates Sharia state laws, provoking Islamist backlash

Malaysia’s top court has struck down over a dozen Sharia laws in an opposition-run state it said were unconstitutional and invalid

Malaysia's top court invalidates Sharia state laws, provoking Islamist backlash
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israeli strikes kill 9 after Biden calls Israel's approach to war 'over the top'

At least nine people, including children and women, were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight into Friday in the central area of the Gaza Strip and in the southern city of Rafah on the border with Egypt, witnesses and hospital officials said

Live updates | Israeli strikes kill 9 after Biden calls Israel's approach to war 'over the top'
Europe|News|World

Migrants from Africa and Mideast who died in Bosnia get marble headstones and a memorial

In cities along a section of the Drina River that forms a natural border between Bosnia and Serbia, simple, durable gravestones mark the final resting places of dozens of migrants who drowned in recent years trying to reach Western Europe

Migrants from Africa and Mideast who died in Bosnia get marble headstones and a memorial
MidEast|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

The families of a few Israeli hostages don't want a deal to bring them home. They want Hamas crushed

A small group of families of Israelis who are hostages of Hamas believes that only continued Israeli military pressure on the militant group, rather than a deal, will free the captives

The families of a few Israeli hostages don't want a deal to bring them home. They want Hamas crushed
Europe|News|Political|World

Biden hosting Germany's Scholz as Europe grows anxious about Ukraine funding impasse in Washington

President Joe Biden is hosting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks as anxiety grows in Europe about an impasse in Congress over new aid for Ukraine

Biden hosting Germany's Scholz as Europe grows anxious about Ukraine funding impasse in Washington
News|US|World

As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'

After months of negotiations and delays, the Senate has voted to move forward on legislation that would provide wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel

As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder site

For months after George Floyd was killed by police in May 2020, people from around the world traveled to the site of his murder in Minneapolis and left signs, paintings and poems to memorialize the man whose death reignited a movement against systemic racism

Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder site
Election|Environment|World

Indonesian presidential vote highlights tradeoffs between fast growth and a healthy environment

Tradeoffs between strong growth and a healthy environment are not dominating the headlines in the runup to the Feb. 14 presidential election in Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy

Indonesian presidential vote highlights tradeoffs between fast growth and a healthy environment
Americas|Asia|MidEast|News|US|World

US military drills in Philippines unaffected by America's focus on Ukraine and Gaza, US general says

A U.S. general says combat exercises between the United States and the Philippines that involve thousands of forces each year will not be affected by America’s focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East

US military drills in Philippines unaffected by America's focus on Ukraine and Gaza, US general says
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to urge Washington to recognize Moscow’s interests and persuade Ukraine to sit down for talks

Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter
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US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels

The U.S. military has conducted new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels

US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim says he has no desire for talks and repeats a threat to destroy South if provoked

North Korean media say leader Kim Jong Un has restated he has no desire for diplomacy with South Korea and that the North would annihilate its rival if provoked

North Korea's Kim says he has no desire for talks and repeats a threat to destroy South if provoked
Africa|News|World

UN chief urges all nations to do everything possible to stop the 'horrible' war in Sudan

The United Nations chief is urging the international community to mobilize and do everything possible to stop the war in Sudan, saying “what is happening is horrible.”

UN chief urges all nations to do everything possible to stop the 'horrible' war in Sudan
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

Americans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?

The pomp, the glamour, the conflicts, the characters - when it comes to the United Kingdom’s royal family, the Americans can’t seem to get enough

Americans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?
News|US|World

US has enough funds for now to continue training Ukrainian pilots on F-16, National Guard chief says

The chief of the National Guard says the U.S. is still able to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets despite the U.S. running out of funds to send additional weapons and assistance to Kyiv

US has enough funds for now to continue training Ukrainian pilots on F-16, National Guard chief says
News|US|World

Minneapolis passes Gaza cease-fire resolution despite mayor's veto

The Minneapolis City Council has overridden a mayoral veto with a 9-3 vote and approved a resolution that calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and for an end to U.S. military funding to Israel

Minneapolis passes Gaza cease-fire resolution despite mayor's veto
Europe|News|World

Zelenskyy's new military chief has played key roles in big Ukraine wins, including Kyiv's defense

The man Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named to lead the country’s military has played a key role in some of Ukraine’s biggest victories in its war with Russia, including overseeing the successful defense of the capital in the early days of the invasion

Zelenskyy's new military chief has played key roles in big Ukraine wins, including Kyiv's defense
Africa|News|World

After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers

West Africa’s regional bloc says the coup-hit nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are in haste to withdraw their membership of the association without following its rules of exit

After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers
News|World

A look at the Iraqi government's relationship with armed groups that are clashing with US forces

A U.S. strike in Baghdad that killed a commander with the powerful Kataib Hezbollah paramilitary group this week highlighted the ambiguous status of the country’s Iran-allied armed factions

A look at the Iraqi government's relationship with armed groups that are clashing with US forces
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties

Biden administration officials are meeting with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties
Crime|Election|News|US|World

Judge denies Peter Navarro's bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress case

A federal judge has denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

Judge denies Peter Navarro's bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress case
News|Political|World

The Senate is making a last-ditch effort to push toward approving money for Ukraine and Israel

The Senate is making a last-gasp push toward approving wartime funding for Ukraine and other U.S. allies

The Senate is making a last-ditch effort to push toward approving money for Ukraine and Israel
News|World

Family says two American brothers, 18 and 20, detained in Israeli raid in Gaza

The family of two American brothers trapped in Gaza says Israeli forces have detained the two U.S. citizens in a raid on their home

Family says two American brothers, 18 and 20, detained in Israeli raid in Gaza
Americas|Crime|Election|News|World

Brazil police investigate ex-President Bolsonaro's top aides over alleged coup plot

Brazilian police have searched homes and offices of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s top aides in an investigation alleging they plotted a coup and that the ex-president was aware of the plan

Brazil police investigate ex-President Bolsonaro's top aides over alleged coup plot
Europe|News|World

Finland extends Russia border closure until April 14 saying Moscow hasn't stopped sending migrants

Finland's government says that it will extend the closure of the country's border with Russia until April 14

Finland extends Russia border closure until April 14 saying Moscow hasn't stopped sending migrants
Environment|News|Science|World

Strong El Niño is starting to weaken after fueling a hot, stormy year, but it’s not done yet − an atmospheric scientist explains what’s ahead for 2024

The strong El Niño that started in 2023 will still have big impacts at least through March. Here’s what to watch for next.

Strong El Niño is starting to weaken after fueling a hot, stormy year, but it’s not done yet − an atmospheric scientist explains what’s ahead for 2024
MidEast|News|Political|World

Russia’s fanning of anti-Israeli sentiment takes dark detour into Holocaust denialism

The Gaza war has complicated issues in Ukraine, with Putin looking to exploit events in the Middle East to garner support among the Global South.

Russia’s fanning of anti-Israeli sentiment takes dark detour into Holocaust denialism
Africa|News|World

South African president defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confronted some of his country’s deep problems in his annual State of the Nation speech in Parliament on Thursday

South African president defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections
News|US|World

Polish leader says US Republican senators should be ashamed for scuttling Ukrainian aid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says that U.S. Republican senators should be “ashamed” for leaving about $60 billion in wartime aid for Ukraine in limbo in a recent vote

Polish leader says US Republican senators should be ashamed for scuttling Ukrainian aid
Europe|News|World

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian attack helicopter in fierce street battle for Avdiivka city

Ukrainian forces are claiming they shot down a Russian attack helicopter in eastern Ukraine near the city of Avdiivka

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian attack helicopter in fierce street battle for Avdiivka city
Europe|News|World

EU lawmakers seek an investigation into Serbia vote fraud allegations with an eye to freezing funds

European Union lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into allegations of vote-rigging in Serbia

EU lawmakers seek an investigation into Serbia vote fraud allegations with an eye to freezing funds
Education|Europe|News|World

UN experts take Russia to task over deported Ukrainian children and a 'military agenda' in schools

A panel of U.N.-backed experts that focuses on children’s human rights is calling on Russia to prevent efforts to rewrite school curricula and textbooks to reflect the government’s “political and military agenda” including in Ukraine

UN experts take Russia to task over deported Ukrainian children and a 'military agenda' in schools
Europe|MidEast|News|World

German military frigate heads toward the Red Sea for a planned EU mission to protect ships

A German Navy frigate has set sail toward the Red Sea, where Berlin plans to have it take part in an EU mission to defend cargo ships against attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels that are hampering trade

German military frigate heads toward the Red Sea for a planned EU mission to protect ships
News|World

Israeli strikes kill 13 in a southern Gaza town that could be the next target in the war

Israeli airstrikes have killed over a dozen people overnight, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ cease-fire terms and vowed to expand the offensive into the southern Gaza town

Israeli strikes kill 13 in a southern Gaza town that could be the next target in the war
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in Rafah after Netanyahu rejects Hamas' cease-fire terms

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 13 people in Rafah on the border with Egypt

Live updates | Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in Rafah after Netanyahu rejects Hamas' cease-fire terms
Election|News|Political|World

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine is rejected as a presidential candidate

Russia’s main election authority has refused to allow a politician opposing Moscow’s military action in Ukraine on the ballot for the upcoming presidential election

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine is rejected as a presidential candidate
Europe|News|World

Berlin's zoo is mourning Ingo the Flamingo, who died at what's believed to be the age of 75

The Berlin Zoo is mourning Ingo the Flamingo, its oldest resident, who died at what is thought to be 75 years of age

Berlin's zoo is mourning Ingo the Flamingo, who died at what's believed to be the age of 75
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken ends latest Mideast mission after new Israeli snub of proposed Gaza ceasefire plan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has left the Middle East with public divisions between the United States and Israel at perhaps their worst level since Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza began in October

Blinken ends latest Mideast mission after new Israeli snub of proposed Gaza ceasefire plan
News|Science|World

Volcano eruption in Iceland threatens nearby town

Iceland’s Meteorological Office says a volcano is erupting in the southwestern part of the country, sending semi-molten rock spewing toward a nearby settlement for the third time in recent weeks

Volcano eruption in Iceland threatens nearby town
Europe|News|World

Ukraine needs more troops fighting Russia. Hardened professionals from Colombia are helping

Ukraine’s ranks are depleted by two years of war

Ukraine needs more troops fighting Russia. Hardened professionals from Colombia are helping
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign

President Joe Biden was urgently seeking more money from Congress to aid Ukraine and Israel

Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign
Crime|MidEast|News|World

How a grieving mother tried to 'build a bridge' with the militant convicted in her son's murder

A new book describes a series of conversations between the mother of an American hostage who was brutally murdered by Islamic State militants in Syria and one of the men who contributed to his death

How a grieving mother tried to 'build a bridge' with the militant convicted in her son's murder
MidEast|News|Political|World

How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising

A group of progressive lawmakers are fighting back against a multimillion-dollar campaign to push them out of Congress for their vocal opposition to Israel's deadly bombardment of Gaza after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas

How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising
Africa|Crime|News|World

A man accused of killing his girlfriend in Massachusetts escapes from police custody in Kenya

Police in Kenya say a murder suspect who was awaiting extradition to the United States has escaped from police custody

A man accused of killing his girlfriend in Massachusetts escapes from police custody in Kenya
Environment|Europe|News|Science|World

Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota's 'lost winter'

The European climate agency says for the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot

Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota's 'lost winter'
Environment|News|World

Record rainfall, triple-digit winds, hundreds of mudslides. Here's California's storm by the numbers

Over 500 mudslides

Record rainfall, triple-digit winds, hundreds of mudslides. Here's California's storm by the numbers
News|Science|Technology|World

Countdown begins for April's total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing

A total solar eclipse is coming to North America

Countdown begins for April's total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
Crime|News|US|World

Stabbing of Palestinian American near the University of Texas meets hate crime standard, police say

Austin police say the stabbing of a 23-year-old Palestinian American who advocates say was attacked near the University of Texas campus while riding in a car displaying support for Palestine merits the label of a hate crime

Stabbing of Palestinian American near the University of Texas meets hate crime standard, police say
Americas|Health|News|World

Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient

Ecuador’s high court has decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure

Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient
Business|Health|News|Science|World

Studies cited in case over abortion pill are retracted due to flaws and conflicts of interest

A medical journal has retracted studies claiming to show the harms of the leading abortion pill

Studies cited in case over abortion pill are retracted due to flaws and conflicts of interest
Crime|News|World

Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say

Militia officials say a drone strike has hit a car in the Iraqi capital and killed three members of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander

Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say
MidEast|News|World

Israel and Hamas are far apart on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal. What are the sticking points?

Israel and Hamas are examining proposed terms for a deal meant to bring about a cease-fire in the four-month-old war in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of dozens of hostages who are still held captive there

Israel and Hamas are far apart on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal. What are the sticking points?
Americas|Business|Economy|News|World

Mexico overtakes China as the leading source of goods imported to US

For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico last year surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported to the United States

Mexico overtakes China as the leading source of goods imported to US
News|Sports|World

Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse was rejected by judges in Olympic doping case

A strawberry dessert contaminated by her grandfather’s heart medication was offered in sport's highest court as a possible cause of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s positive doping test

Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse was rejected by judges in Olympic doping case
Health|News|World

Prince Harry's visit to see King Charles III didn't bring reconciliation with William

Prince Harry flew more than 5,000 miles to see his father after King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer

Prince Harry's visit to see King Charles III didn't bring reconciliation with William
Europe|News|US|World

NATO allies warn Hungary not to hold up Sweden's membership as US patience wears thin

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan says he and his NATO counterparts have cautioned Hungary against further delaying Sweden’s membership in the military alliance

NATO allies warn Hungary not to hold up Sweden's membership as US patience wears thin
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

The Senate eyes new plan on Ukraine, Israel aid after collapse of border package

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is trying to salvage wartime funding for Ukraine from a collapsed deal that had included border enforcement policy

The Senate eyes new plan on Ukraine, Israel aid after collapse of border package
News|US|World

Biden is sending aides to Michigan to see Arab American and Muslim leaders over the Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden is sending several senior aides to Michigan to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders

Biden is sending aides to Michigan to see Arab American and Muslim leaders over the Israel-Hamas war
Europe|Sports|World

Italian Olympic champion Jacobs reconnects with US family by moving to Florida ahead of Paris Games

Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs still feels like he has something to prove as he prepares to defend gold in the 100 meters at this year's Paris Olympics

Italian Olympic champion Jacobs reconnects with US family by moving to Florida ahead of Paris Games
Africa|Crime|News|World

Residents scatter as they fear Congo rebel group will again seize key eastern city of Goma

Residents say one of eastern Congo’s most active rebel groups is attacking a community considered the last line of defense before the region’s largest city of Goma

Residents scatter as they fear Congo rebel group will again seize key eastern city of Goma
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Zimbabwe's government backs a move to abolish the death penalty having last hanged someone in 2005

Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has agreed to back a move in Parliament to abolish the death penalty

Zimbabwe's government backs a move to abolish the death penalty having last hanged someone in 2005
Asia|MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders want more US support of Palestinians, a poll shows

About half of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. believe the country is giving too much support of Israelis and not enough for Palestinians amid the ongoing war in Gaza

Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders want more US support of Palestinians, a poll shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Beijing replaces head of China Securities Regulatory Commission during stock market slump

Beijing has replaced the head of the China Securities Regulatory Commission in an apparent effort to restore confidence in the stock market following major losses in domestic share prices

Beijing replaces head of China Securities Regulatory Commission during stock market slump
Celebrity|Crime|Sports|World

Soccer star Dani Alves testifies he did not sexually assault his accuser

Testifying in court Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves denies accusations that he sexually assaulted a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub

Soccer star Dani Alves testifies he did not sexually assault his accuser
Business|Economy|News|World

US, UK ship investors hit by soaring Red Sea insurance - sources

War underwriters have raised the premiums they charge to U.S., British and Israeli firms by as high as 50% for ships transiting the Red Sea and

US, UK ship investors hit by soaring Red Sea insurance - sources
Asia|Election|News|World

Indonesians head to polls amid concerns over declining democracy, election integrity and vote buying

As many as 204 million Indonesians are registered to vote in what will be the world’s largest single-day election in 2024.

Indonesians head to polls amid concerns over declining democracy, election integrity and vote buying
News|World

Russia says former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has interviewed Putin

The Kremlin confirms that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson

Russia says former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has interviewed Putin
Europe|News|World

France pays homage to victims of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack in Israel with national ceremony led by Macron

France is paying tribute Wednesday to French victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, in a national ceremony led by President Emmanuel Macron

France pays homage to victims of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack in Israel with national ceremony led by Macron
Africa|News|World

UN aid chief says warring Sudan generals agreed to talk on humanitarian issues. He's still waiting

A top U.N. official says that two generals in Sudan whose forces have been at war for the last 10 months assured him recently that they would attend a meeting in Switzerland to discuss humanitarian issues and Sudan’s beleaguered civilians

UN aid chief says warring Sudan generals agreed to talk on humanitarian issues. He's still waiting
News|US|World

Live updates | Hamas responds to a proposed cease-fire as Blinken meets Israeli leaders

Hamas has put forward a detailed plan for a new cease-fire and hostage release deal with Israel, which will be discussed when U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli leaders

Live updates | Hamas responds to a proposed cease-fire as Blinken meets Israeli leaders
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdiction

Swedish officials say they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, because they don’t have jurisdiction

Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdiction
Europe|News|World

Russia attacks targets across Ukraine with missiles and drones as EU’s top diplomat visits Kyiv

Authorities say Russia has fired cruise and ballistic missiles and Shahed-type drones at targets across Ukraine

Russia attacks targets across Ukraine with missiles and drones as EU’s top diplomat visits Kyiv
Asia|Election|News|World

A bombing at an independent candidate's election office kills 14 in Pakistan ahead of elections

Officials say a powerful bomb has exploded at an election office of an independent candidate in southwest Pakistan ahead of the parliamentary elections, killing at least 14 people and wounding more than a dozen others

A bombing at an independent candidate's election office kills 14 in Pakistan ahead of elections
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken to brief Israeli leaders on cease-fire and hostage talks as war in Gaza enters 5th month

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to brief Israel’s leaders on Hamas’ response to a proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of scores of hostages as the war enters a fifth month with both sides dug in and pursuing thus far elusive goals

Blinken to brief Israeli leaders on cease-fire and hostage talks as war in Gaza enters 5th month
MidEast|News|World

Diapers and baby formula are hard to find in Gaza, leaving parents desperate

The war in Gaza has sparked a humanitarian catastrophe that has prompted shortages of the most basic necessities

Diapers and baby formula are hard to find in Gaza, leaving parents desperate
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk?

Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are disrupting a key trade route for energy supplies to Europe

Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk?
Asia|Election|News|World

Pakistan's election: Who's running, what's the mood and will anything change?

Pakistanis are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament on Thursday in a race that essentially boils down to two top parties

Pakistan's election: Who's running, what's the mood and will anything change?
Election|News|US|World

What's next as Trump tries to stave off his 2020 election trial? All eyes are on the Supreme Court

All eyes are on the Supreme Court in Donald Trump’s federal 2020 election interference case

What's next as Trump tries to stave off his 2020 election trial? All eyes are on the Supreme Court
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Syria says Israeli airstrikes over Homs have killed and wounded civilians

Syria's military says Israeli airstrikes over the central city of Homs and nearby areas have killed and wounded civilians

Syria says Israeli airstrikes over Homs have killed and wounded civilians
Election|News|World

Azerbaijan holds snap presidential vote as Aliyev rides support from retaking of Karabakh

Azerbaijanis are voting Wednesday in an election almost certain to see incumbent President Ilhan Aliyev chosen to serve another seven-year term

Azerbaijan holds snap presidential vote as Aliyev rides support from retaking of Karabakh
MidEast|News|Political|World

Aid package for Israel fails in the House, dealing another setback to GOP leaders

A bill to provide Israel with more military aid has gone down in defeat in the House

Aid package for Israel fails in the House, dealing another setback to GOP leaders
News|Technology|US|World

The Pentagon believes it has identified the problem behind Osprey fatal crash and grounding of fleet

The Pentagon believes it has identified the mechanical failure in an Osprey aircraft that led to a fatal crash in Japan and the grounding of the fleet for two months

The Pentagon believes it has identified the problem behind Osprey fatal crash and grounding of fleet
Food|Health|News|US|World

Ecuador officials name likely source of tainted cinnamon that poisoned U.S. children

Officials in Ecuador have named a likely source of contaminated ground cinnamon used in fruit pouches tied more than 400 cases of lead poisoning in U.S. children

Ecuador officials name likely source of tainted cinnamon that poisoned U.S. children
News|World

King Charles III's illness lays bare pressures at Buckingham Palace

King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis heaps more pressure on the British monarchy, which is still evolving after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles III's illness lays bare pressures at Buckingham Palace
Europe|News|World

Dutch coalition talks falter as 1 out of the 4 leaders in talks to form a new government walks out

Weeks of negotiations to form a new ruling coalition in the Netherlands led by anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders appeared to have ended fruitlessly

Dutch coalition talks falter as 1 out of the 4 leaders in talks to form a new government walks out
Asia|News|US|World

Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China

U.S. senators have confirmed a veteran of U.S.-Asian engagement and security as the State Department’s second-ranking diplomat

Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China
Americas|News|World

Former rebel leader arrives in Haiti's capital as protests against prime minister gain momentum

A former rebel leader has made a surprise appearance in Haiti’s capital amid large protests across the country for the second consecutive day, demanding the ouster of Prime Minister Ariel Henry

Former rebel leader arrives in Haiti's capital as protests against prime minister gain momentum
News|US|World

GOP says Biden has all the power he needs to control the border. The reality is far more complicated

Build more border wall

GOP says Biden has all the power he needs to control the border. The reality is far more complicated
Africa|Economy|Election|News|World

West African bloc asks Senegal to reverse the presidential election delay that's caused an uproar

West Africa’s regional bloc says authorities in Senegal should hold the presidential election this month as scheduled instead of delaying it by 10 months

West African bloc asks Senegal to reverse the presidential election delay that's caused an uproar
News|World

At 102 years old, veteran WWII pilot takes to the skies on a delightfully bumpy ride for charity

A former Royal Air Forces pilot has taken to the skies in a Spitfire at 102 years old

At 102 years old, veteran WWII pilot takes to the skies on a delightfully bumpy ride for charity
Americas|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Florida zoo welcomes furry baby Hoffman's two-toed sloth

An adorable, furry baby Hoffman’s two-toed sloth has made its debut at zoo in Florida

Florida zoo welcomes furry baby Hoffman's two-toed sloth
MidEast|Political|World

Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel

Senate Democrats are pushing to prevent the Biden administration from bypassing Congress when approving weapons sales to Israel as the Jewish state's war against Hamas comes under increasing scrutiny

Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel
Africa|News|Sports|World

Nigeria urges its citizens in South Africa to be careful as tensions rise ahead of soccer match

Nigeria’s authorities have called for caution over what they described as “veiled threats” against their citizens living in South Africa before both countries meet in an Africa Cup of Nations semifinal

Nigeria urges its citizens in South Africa to be careful as tensions rise ahead of soccer match
Europe|Health|News|World

What does King Charles III actually do as Britain's head of state?

The news of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis has refocused attention on the responsibilities of Britain’s monarch

What does King Charles III actually do as Britain's head of state?
News|US|World

Two years after deadly tornadoes, some Mayfield families are still waiting for housing

Two years after the tornado outbreak that killed dozens and leveled much of the real estate in this western Kentucky town, many people are still living through another, slower disaster -- the search for housing

Two years after deadly tornadoes, some Mayfield families are still waiting for housing
Americas|News|World

Over 300 people are still missing as wildfires in Chile's deadliest disaster in years are easing

More than 300 people are still missing as wildfires that ravaged central Chile for several days and killed 123 people appear to be burning themselves out

Over 300 people are still missing as wildfires in Chile's deadliest disaster in years are easing
Arts|World

A giant statue of Emperor Constantine looks out over Rome again with help from 3D technology

Emperor Constantine now has a reconstructed statue befitting his larger-than-life role in history

A giant statue of Emperor Constantine looks out over Rome again with help from 3D technology
Americas|News|Political|World

Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as ELN rebels promise to stop kidnappings

Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have reached a last-minute deal to extend a cease-fire that began last year by six months

Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as ELN rebels promise to stop kidnappings
MidEast|News|Political|World

There are reasons to believe a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians is closer than ever

While the conflict between Hamas and Israel is unique, the case of South Africa’s border war – and subsequent fall of apartheid – might offer lessons that apply to the Middle East.

There are reasons to believe a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians is closer than ever
Lifestyle|Opinion|World

Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics

Catholic dogma continues to repudiate same-sex marriage and gender transition

Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics
Europe|News|World

UN nuclear chief says security is still fragile at Ukraine's Russian-occupied nuclear power plant

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog says security at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains fragile amid recent staff cuts enacted by Russian authorities occupying the facility

UN nuclear chief says security is still fragile at Ukraine's Russian-occupied nuclear power plant
Crime|News|World

5 people wounded and 2 assailants shot dead during an attempt to attack a Turkish courthouse

Turkey's interior minister says two people have been shot dead while trying to attack a courthouse in Istanbul

5 people wounded and 2 assailants shot dead during an attempt to attack a Turkish courthouse
News|World

UK leader Rishi Sunak says King Charles III's cancer was caught early

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he was “shocked and sad” to learn that King Charles III has cancer

UK leader Rishi Sunak says King Charles III's cancer was caught early
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken seeks progress on Gaza cease-fire-for-hostages deal in meetings with Egyptian mediators

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Cairo for a meeting with Egyptian leaders that U.S. officials say will concentrate mainly on the task of negotiating a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

Blinken seeks progress on Gaza cease-fire-for-hostages deal in meetings with Egyptian mediators
Asia|News|World

9 UN Security Council members urge a halt to airstrikes by Myanmar's military

Nine members of the United Nations Security Council have condemned “indiscriminate” airstrikes by Myanmar’s military against civilians

9 UN Security Council members urge a halt to airstrikes by Myanmar's military
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Live updates | Israel's evacuation orders cover 2/3 of the Gaza Strip, leaving Palestinians crammed

United Nations humanitarian monitors say Israel’s evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip now cover two-thirds of the territory, or 95 square miles

Live updates | Israel's evacuation orders cover 2/3 of the Gaza Strip, leaving Palestinians crammed
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Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players ahead of the vote

Pakistan is holding elections for a new parliament on Thursday

Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players ahead of the vote
Health|News|World

Key events in the life of King Charles III

King Charles III has been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer

Key events in the life of King Charles III
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Ship targeted in suspected Yemen Houthi rebel drone attack in southern Red Sea as tensions high

A ship traveling through the southern Red Sea has been attacked by a suspected Yemen Houthi rebel drone

Ship targeted in suspected Yemen Houthi rebel drone attack in southern Red Sea as tensions high
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Mexico's president wants to guarantee people pensions equal to their full salaries when they retire

Mexico’s president has proposed giving people pensions equal to their full salaries at the time they retire, something no other country _ even those much richer than Mexico _does

Mexico's president wants to guarantee people pensions equal to their full salaries when they retire
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'We learned to be numb.' South Koreans stay calm despite North's escalating threats

North Korea’s recent escalation of threats and endless tests of weapons aimed toward South Korea haven't done much to upset the calm in Seoul

'We learned to be numb.' South Koreans stay calm despite North's escalating threats
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Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection after receiving a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign

Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says
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At UN, Russia brings US election into Mideast attacks and US vows to respond to Iran-aligned groups

Russia accused the United States of “aggression” against Iraq and Syria aimed at preserving its global dominance and salvaging the Biden administration’s “image” ahead of U.S. elections

At UN, Russia brings US election into Mideast attacks and US vows to respond to Iran-aligned groups
Asia|Health|News|World

Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake

Millions of people across Turkey are mourning the loss of more than 53,000 friends, loved ones and neighbors in last year’s catastrophic earthquake

Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake
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A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago

A year after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, a massive rebuilding effort is still trudging along

A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago
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Senate border bill would upend US asylum at the border with emergency limits and fast-track reviews

A sweeping Senate bill on border security would bring dramatic changes to places like Jacumba Hot Springs, where hundreds of migrants wiggle through a border wall with Mexico every day in boulder-strewn mountains near San Diego to surrender to border agents and seek asylum

Senate border bill would upend US asylum at the border with emergency limits and fast-track reviews
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Pennsylvania Capitol protest against state investing in Israel bonds ends with arrests

More than 100 people protesting the Pennsylvania state government’s investments in Israel were taken into custody in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania Capitol protest against state investing in Israel bonds ends with arrests
Environment|News|World

How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile's

At least 112 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile

How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile's
Economy|Political|US|World

Opposition to the Senate border bill jeopardizes help for Afghans who aided U.S. troops

The massive $118 billion Senate border bill not only includes once-in-a-decade border security legislation and wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine, but also offers a chance for the U.S. to keep its promise to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. soldiers in America’s longest war

Opposition to the Senate border bill jeopardizes help for Afghans who aided U.S. troops
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1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawed

Russian media and rights groups say the first publicly known cases have emerged of Russian authorities penalizing people under a court ruling that outlawed LGBTQ+ activism as extremism

1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawed
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Bob Beckwith, retired firefighter in famous image with Bush after 9/11, dies at 91

A retired firefighter who became part of an iconic image of American unity after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has died at the age of 91

Bob Beckwith, retired firefighter in famous image with Bush after 9/11, dies at 91
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King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says

Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment

King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says
Americas|Environment|News|World

Survivors of Chile wildfires search through debris as death toll reaches 122

Volunteers in central Chile are trying to remove charred metal, broken glass and other debris in neighborhoods destroyed by forest fires that have killed at least 122 people in densely populated areas over the past three days

Survivors of Chile wildfires search through debris as death toll reaches 122
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken returns to Mideast in push for hostage deal and postwar plan for Gaza, but obstacles loom

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Saudi Arabia on his fifth visit to the region since the outbreak of the war in Gaza

Blinken returns to Mideast in push for hostage deal and postwar plan for Gaza, but obstacles loom
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Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi team up for another Chinese gold medal in artistic swimming

Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi have teamed up to capture another gold medal for China in artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships

Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi team up for another Chinese gold medal in artistic swimming
Europe|News|World

France's foreign ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador over French aid workers killed in Ukraine

The French foreign ministry says it has summoned Russia’s ambassador to France over the deaths of two French nationals working for nongovernmental organizations in Ukraine

France's foreign ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador over French aid workers killed in Ukraine
Europe|News|Political|World

Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO

Lawmakers from the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have boycotted an emergency session of parliament where a vote was scheduled to place Sweden’s bid to join NATO on the legislative agenda

Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO
Crime|Political|World

Enemy collaboration in occupied Ukraine evokes painful memories in Europe – and the response risks a rush to vigilante justice

Liberated cities are prone to vigilante justice against those accused of conspiring with the enemy.

Enemy collaboration in occupied Ukraine evokes painful memories in Europe – and the response risks a rush to vigilante justice
Asia|Election|News|World

Pakistan's election looks more like a coronation or a sure bet. Many voters are disillusioned

Pakistan is holding parliamentary elections this week but many voters are disillusioned and wonder if the balloting can bring any real change in a country mired in economic crisis and a resurgent militancy

Pakistan's election looks more like a coronation or a sure bet. Many voters are disillusioned
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Live updates | Israeli strikes raise Gaza death toll as Blinken heads to Mideast

The death toll in the Gaza Strip has increased following the latest Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory

Live updates | Israeli strikes raise Gaza death toll as Blinken heads to Mideast
Africa|Health|News|World

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says

Thirteen children are dying everyday of severe malnutrition at the Zamzam camp in Sudan’s Northern Darfur as a consequence of the 10 month war in their country, Medical charity Doctors without Borders or MSF said Monday

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says
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For the first time, Myanmar forces flee into Bangladesh during fighting with an ethnic armed group

A Bangladesh official says more than 100 members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police have fled their posts and taken shelter in Bangladesh during fighting between Myanmar security forces and an ethnic minority army

For the first time, Myanmar forces flee into Bangladesh during fighting with an ethnic armed group
Africa|Election|News|World

Senegal's government cuts internet access as lawmakers debate bill on election delay

Senegal’s government has restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the Feb. 25 presidential election over an electoral dispute

Senegal's government cuts internet access as lawmakers debate bill on election delay
Europe|News|World

Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland's political deadlock

The leaders of the U.K. and Ireland are in Belfast to meet Northern Ireland’s newly revived government

Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland's political deadlock
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At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops

A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian president confirms he's thinking about dismissing the country's military chief

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that he’s weighing a possible dismissal of the country’s top military officer, a prospect that has shocked the nation and worried Kyiv’s Western allies

Ukrainian president confirms he's thinking about dismissing the country's military chief
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What's in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border

Senators have come out with a carefully negotiated $118 billion compromise that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border laws aimed at shrinking the historic number of people who have come to the U.S. border with Mexico to seek asylum

What's in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border
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Australia appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun

Australia says it is appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for Chinese Australian writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun

Australia appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun
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Michigan city ramps up security after op-ed calls it 'America's jihad capital'

Dearborn, Michigan, is ramping up security after an opinion piece described the city as “America’s jihad capital.”

Michigan city ramps up security after op-ed calls it 'America's jihad capital'
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SoFi Stadium to install retractable corner seats this spring, increasing field size for soccer

SoFi Stadium will begin work Monday on renovations to increase the size of its playing field area in preparation for hosting eight matches during the 2026 World Cup

SoFi Stadium to install retractable corner seats this spring, increasing field size for soccer
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2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

The 2026 World Cup final will be at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19

2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
Americas|Economy|Europe|World

Diplomatic tensions between Ecuador and Russia over military equipment threaten banana exports

A diplomatic rift between Ecuador and Russia appeared to intensify over the weekend after the European nation decided to ban some imports of bananas from Ecuador

Diplomatic tensions between Ecuador and Russia over military equipment threaten banana exports
Americas|News|World

Forest fires rage on in central Chile killing at least 64

Firefighters wrestled with massive forest fires that broke out in central Chile, as officials imposed new curfews in the cities most heavily affected by the blazes and provided new updates on casualties

Forest fires rage on in central Chile killing at least 64
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A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space

The Russian space agency says one of its cosmonauts has broken the world record for the most time spent in space

A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space
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What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week

The United States and Britain have struck Iran-backed armed groups in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, while Israel presses ahead with its offensive against Hamas in Gaza

What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
MidEast|Opinion|Political|US|World

Far-right minister's criticism of Biden sparks anger in Israel at a sensitive time for US ties

Criticism of President Joe Biden by a far-right minister in Israel’s government has sparked outrage at a sensitive time for Israel's relations with Washington

Far-right minister's criticism of Biden sparks anger in Israel at a sensitive time for US ties
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast

Iran has issued a warning to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in the Mideast long suspected of serving as forwarding operating base for Iranian commandos

After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast
Africa|Election|News|World

Senegal police fire tear gas as the opposition protests at election delay

Senegal’s police have fired tear gas at opposition supporters who were protesting against the president's decision to postpone elections scheduled for Feb. 25

Senegal police fire tear gas as the opposition protests at election delay
Europe|News|World

At least 28 people died when shelling hit a bakery in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Moscow-installed officials say Ukrainian shelling killed at least 28 people Saturday at a bakery in the Russian-occupied city of Lysychansk

At least 28 people died when shelling hit a bakery in Russian-occupied Ukraine
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Russia says death toll in Ukraine shelling of Lysychansk rises to 28

The death toll from what Russia said was a Ukrainian attack on Lysychansk - a city in the Moscow-controlled Ukrainian region of Luhansk - has risen to 28, including a child, Russia's

Russia says death toll in Ukraine shelling of Lysychansk rises to 28
Africa|Health|News|World

Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says

Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced

Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says
Americas|Election|World

El Salvador votes in presidential election that the 'world’s coolest dictator' has clear path to win

Salvadorans are headed out to vote in a presidential and legislative election that’s largely about the tradeoff between security and democracy

El Salvador votes in presidential election that the 'world’s coolest dictator' has clear path to win
Americas|Economy|News|US|World

South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks

The Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has banned Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation, one of the largest in the U.S. This comes days after the Republican governor gave a speech about wanting to send razor wire and security personnel to Texas to help deter immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border

South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks
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House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine

House Republicans will move forward with a $17.6 billion package to provide military aid to Israel and replenish U.S. weapons

House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine
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Pope reaffirms Christians' special relationship with Jews amid rising antisemitism, Gaza war

Pope Francis has reaffirmed Christians' special relationship with Jews amid rising antisemitism since the outbreak of the Gaza war in a letter to the Jews of Israel

Pope reaffirms Christians' special relationship with Jews amid rising antisemitism, Gaza war
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O’Keeffe smashes women's US Olympic trials record in marathon debut, earns spot in Paris Games

Fiona O’Keeffe smashed the women’s U.S. Olympic marathon trials record in her debut at the distance to secure her spot in the Paris Games

O’Keeffe smashes women's US Olympic trials record in marathon debut, earns spot in Paris Games
MidEast|News|World

What to know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria

The latest U.S. military strikes targeted a strategic region in Syria and Iraq that Iran has been using to expand its influence in the Middle East

What to know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

US raids in Iraq and Syria: How retaliatory airstrikes affect network of Iran-backed militias

More than 85 locations linked to militias were hit in a robust response by Washington to an earlier deadly drone attack on a US base in Jordan.

US raids in Iraq and Syria: How retaliatory airstrikes affect network of Iran-backed militias
Americas|Environment|News|World

At least 19 dead as forest fires approach densely populated areas of central Chile

Officials say intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have left at least 19 people dead and destroyed about 1,100 homes

At least 19 dead as forest fires approach densely populated areas of central Chile
Africa|Election|News|World

Senegal's leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidates list

Senegalese President Macky Sall has postponed Feb. 25 presidential elections, citing controversies over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases

Senegal's leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidates list
Europe|News|Political|World

At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right

At least 150,000 people gathered in front of the German national parliament in Berlin Saturday afternoon to protest against the far right, the latest in a string of large weekend demonstrations across Germany

At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right
Economy|Europe|News|World

The EU is providing Ukraine with $54 billion. How will the money be spent?

EU leaders on Thursday sealed a deal to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros ($54 million) to shore up its economy ravaged by a nearly two-year-old war with Russia, The aid package, which was approved after Hungary dropped weeks of threats to veto it is not intended to fund arms and ammunition

The EU is providing Ukraine with $54 billion. How will the money be spent?
Europe|World

For the first time, an Irish nationalist is set to lead Northern Ireland's government

An Irish nationalist is set to make history by becoming Northern Ireland's first minister

For the first time, an Irish nationalist is set to lead Northern Ireland's government
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

US launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria − a national security expert explains the message they send

The US attacks on military sites in Iraq and Syria are unlikely to further escalate conflict in the Middle East, he writes.

US launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria − a national security expert explains the message they send
MidEast|News|US|World

An Iranian-backed militia official downplays the US strikes in Iraq, hints at deescalation

An Iraqi militia official has hinted at a desire to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East following retaliatory strikes launched by the United States against dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard

An Iranian-backed militia official downplays the US strikes in Iraq, hints at deescalation
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Hamas deploys police, distributes funds in sign of resurgence in Gaza areas Israeli troops have left

Hamas has begun deploying police forces and making partial salary payments to some of its civil servants in Gaza City in recent days, resurfacing in areas from which Israel had withdrawn the bulk of its troops a month ago

Hamas deploys police, distributes funds in sign of resurgence in Gaza areas Israeli troops have left
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The EU is worried that Israel might extend the war in Gaza to a 'pressure cooker' town near Egypt

The European Union is worried about reports that the Israeli military intends to take its battle against Hamas to the town of Rafah at Gaza’s border with Egypt

The EU is worried that Israel might extend the war in Gaza to a 'pressure cooker' town near Egypt
Asia|Economy|News|Political|World

Maldives government asks India why its coast guard boarded 3 fishing boats

The Maldives government says it has asked for clarification of why the Indian coast guard boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels within its economic zone earlier this week without consultation

Maldives government asks India why its coast guard boarded 3 fishing boats
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela

Hamas’ demand that Israel release Marwan Barghouti brings new attention to a man many Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela

Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela
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Small Texas border city lands unsolicited spotlight in state-federal showdown over border security

A Texas border city has gained an unsolicited spotlight in an extraordinary showdown between the state's Republican governor and Democratic White House over border security

Small Texas border city lands unsolicited spotlight in state-federal showdown over border security
Asia|News|World

North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with 'super-large' warheads in its latest weapons display

North Korea said it has tested cruise missiles outfitted with new “super-large” warheads and a new type of anti-aircraft missile, extending a streak in weapons demonstrations that has rival South Korea worried

North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with 'super-large' warheads in its latest weapons display
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US moves to seize more than 500,000 barrels of Iranian oil it says was illegally trafficked

The Justice Department has announced that it is seizing more than 500,000 barrels of internationally sanctioned Iranian fuel

US moves to seize more than 500,000 barrels of Iranian oil it says was illegally trafficked
Africa|Food|Health|News|World

UN food agency says it has reports of people dying from starvation amid the conflict in Sudan

The U.N. food agency says it has received reports of people dying from starvation in Sudan, where raging fighting between rival generals is hampering the distribution of aid and food supplies to those most hungry

UN food agency says it has reports of people dying from starvation amid the conflict in Sudan
News|US|World

Senators reach a deal on border policy bill. Now it faces an uphill fight to passage

Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a proposal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S. border with Mexico

Senators reach a deal on border policy bill. Now it faces an uphill fight to passage
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NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014

NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade

NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
Asia|Sports|World

Australia's Koloi wins 1-meter, Daley-led Britain takes team gold at world championships

With China sitting out the first two diving events, other nations got a chance to shine on Day 1 of the World Aquatics Championships

Australia's Koloi wins 1-meter, Daley-led Britain takes team gold at world championships
Environment|News|World

A London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg over a protest at an oil industry conference

A judge has acquitted climate activist Greta Thunberg of a charge that she had refused follow a police order to leave a protest that blocked the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year

A London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg over a protest at an oil industry conference
Asia|Environment|Health|News|Science|Technology|World

Residents ask for a full examination of damage to a Japanese nuclear plant caused by a recent quake

A group of residents of towns near Japanese nuclear plants has submitted a petition asking regulators to halt safety screening for the restart of idled reactors until damage to a plant that partially lost external power and spilled radioactive water during a recent powerful earthquake is fully examined

Residents ask for a full examination of damage to a Japanese nuclear plant caused by a recent quake
Election|Europe|News|World

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia's survival as he seeks reelection

President Vladimir Putin describes Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a battle for Russia’s survival as he campaigned for reelection next month in balloting that he’s all but certain to win

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia's survival as he seeks reelection
News|US|World

US bolsters defenses around Jordan base as it readies strikes in response to drone attack

The U.S. has bolstered the defenses in place to protect 350 troops at a base in Jordan that was attacked by Iran-backed militants as it prepares to retaliate for a drone attack that killed three service members

US bolsters defenses around Jordan base as it readies strikes in response to drone attack
Asia|News|US|World

US will resume Peace Corps program in Palau as it moves to counter Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

The United States will resume a long-suspended Peace Corps program in the North Pacific island of Palau as the Biden administration continues moves to counter growing Chinese influence in the region

US will resume Peace Corps program in Palau as it moves to counter Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific
News|World

Sauna patrons dressed only in towels pull 2 from a car that plunged into a Norwegian fjord

Patrons aboard a floating sauna in a Norwegian fjord rescued two people whose car had plunged into the water

Sauna patrons dressed only in towels pull 2 from a car that plunged into a Norwegian fjord
Economy|Environment|Finance|News|World

UN climate chief's blunt message: Fewer loopholes, way more cash to really halt climate change

The United Nations' climate chief says to keep Earth from overheating too much, the nations of the world need to put fewer loopholes in climate agreements and far more money — trillions of dollars a year — into financial help for poor nations

UN climate chief's blunt message: Fewer loopholes, way more cash to really halt climate change
Arts|Europe|Opinion|World

Too pretty? Easter poster depicting a handsome, fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain

A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville that depicts a young, handsome, Jesus wearing only a loincloth has unleashed a storm on social media

Too pretty? Easter poster depicting a handsome, fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Cyprus' president obligates ministers to sign a 'zero tolerance' of sexual harassment declaration

Cyprus' president has obligated all government ministers to sign a declaration affirming a “zero-tolerance” policy on all sexist attitudes and behavior

Cyprus' president obligates ministers to sign a 'zero tolerance' of sexual harassment declaration
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Hamas says it's studying Gaza cease-fire proposal, but appears to rule out key provisions

Hamas officials say the group is studying a proposed cease-fire deal that would include prolonged pauses in fighting in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but at the same time appeared to rule out some of its key components

Hamas says it's studying Gaza cease-fire proposal, but appears to rule out key provisions
Crime|Europe|News|World

Swedish security agency is investigating an object found at the Israeli Embassy as an act of terror

Sweden’s domestic security agency says that it's investigating “a dangerous object” that was found at the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm earlier this week as possible terrorism

Swedish security agency is investigating an object found at the Israeli Embassy as an act of terror
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membership

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Sweden’s application to join NATO

US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membership
Crime|Europe|News|World

Ukraine says Russia has refused to turn over bodies of plane crash victims

A Ukrainian intelligence official says that the country has repeatedly asked Russia to hand over the bodies of scores of prisoners of war who Moscow claimed were killed in the downing of a Russian military transport plane by Ukrainian forces

Ukraine says Russia has refused to turn over bodies of plane crash victims
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases

A senior Hamas official says the group will respond “very soon” to a proposal that includes extended pauses in Gaza fighting and phased exchanges of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel

Live updates | Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases
Crime|Europe|News|Political|US|World

The UN's top court is set to decide if it can hear Ukraine's genocide case against Russia

The International Court of Justice is set to rule on whether it has jurisdiction to hear a case filed by Ukraine in the days after Russia’s invasion accusing Moscow of breaching the genocide convention

The UN's top court is set to decide if it can hear Ukraine's genocide case against Russia
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Half of US adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows

A new poll shows half of U_S_ adults believe Israel's war in Gaza has “gone too far."

Half of US adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows
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President Joe Biden to attend dignified transfer for US troops killed in Jordan, who 'risked it all'

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will join grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on Friday in a “dignified transfer” to honor three American servicemembers killed in a drone attack in Jordan on Sunday

President Joe Biden to attend dignified transfer for US troops killed in Jordan, who 'risked it all'
Crime|News|US|World

Looking for bodies after a small plane crashed and burned in Florida mobile home park

Authorities are trying to determine how many people died in the crash of a small plane into a Florida mobile home park

Looking for bodies after a small plane crashed and burned in Florida mobile home park
Asia|News|World

India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows

For decades, India has focused its defense policy on its land borders with rivals Pakistan and China

India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows
Crime|Education|News|Sports|World

Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault

Court documents show five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault

Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault
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North Korean leader Kim calls for war readiness while inspecting construction of warships

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his focus on strengthening his naval forces as he inspected the construction of new warships

North Korean leader Kim calls for war readiness while inspecting construction of warships
Environment|News|Science|World

A look at atmospheric rivers, the long bands of water vapor that form over oceans and fuel storms

The storm that pummeled California this week was fueled by an atmospheric river, a plume of moisture that extended over the Pacific to near Hawaii

A look at atmospheric rivers, the long bands of water vapor that form over oceans and fuel storms
Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

US center's tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coasts

The National Hurricane Center will add inland predictions to its forecast of the location and ferocity of tropical storms

US center's tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coasts
News|World

Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has told The Associated Press that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza, without waiting for the outcome of what could be years-long negotiations between Israeli and the Palestinians on a two-state solution

Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel
Asia|US|World

US lawmakers nominate four jailed Chinese dissidents for Nobel Peace Prize

Two U.S. lawmakers have nominated Jimmy Lai, a former Hong Kong publisher now standing trial on national security charges, and three other jailed Chinese dissidents for the Nobel Peace Prize

US lawmakers nominate four jailed Chinese dissidents for Nobel Peace Prize
MidEast|News|World

Gunmen take hostages at US company's Turkish factory in apparent protest of Gaza war

Media outlets say two gunmen have taken seven hostages at a factory owned by Procter & Gamble in northwest Turkey, apparently in protest of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Gunmen take hostages at US company's Turkish factory in apparent protest of Gaza war
Economy|News|World

3 years on from coup, economic sanctions look unlikely to push Myanmar back to democracy

Economic proscriptions by the US and EU are hampered by lack of support among Myanmar’s major trading partners in the region.

3 years on from coup, economic sanctions look unlikely to push Myanmar back to democracy
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Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank

President Joe Biden’s is expected to issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who've been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory

Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank
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Russian court extends detention of Russian-US journalist

A Russian court has ordered a detained Russian-American journalist to be held in jail for two more months pending her trial on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent

Russian court extends detention of Russian-US journalist
Health|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Death toll in Gaza passes 27,000 as South Africa says Israel is ignoring court ruling

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel's offensive in the territory has killed more than 27,000 people

Live updates | Death toll in Gaza passes 27,000 as South Africa says Israel is ignoring court ruling
Election|Europe|News|World

Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny is urging Russians to show their protest of President Vladimir Putin during next month’s presidential balloting by voting at a specific time on election day

Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour
Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine claims its sea drones sank a Russian ship. Moscow says a Patriot missiles downed its plane

Ukraine is claiming it used sea drones to sink a Russian corvette in the Black Sea during a nighttime attack

Ukraine claims its sea drones sank a Russian ship. Moscow says a Patriot missiles downed its plane
MidEast|News|World

Funding for refugees has long been politicized − punitive action against UNRWA and Palestinians fits that pattern

The US is among more than a dozen countries to freeze funding to UN agency providing aid to displaced Gazans over allegations of complicity in the Oct. 7 attack.

Funding for refugees has long been politicized − punitive action against UNRWA and Palestinians fits that pattern
Environment|Europe|News|Opinion|World

Greta Thunberg has gone on trial over a London climate protest outside an oil and gas conference

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is on trial for protesting outside a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year

Greta Thunberg has gone on trial over a London climate protest outside an oil and gas conference
MidEast|News|World

Explosion strikes near vessel in the Red Sea off Yemen as Houthi rebel attacks continue

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have fired two ballistic missiles at a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

Explosion strikes near vessel in the Red Sea off Yemen as Houthi rebel attacks continue
Asia|News|World

Indian police clear a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after 8 months in bird lockup

Indian police cleared a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after eight months’ detention and released it into the wild Tuesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported

Indian police clear a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after 8 months in bird lockup
Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Shell profits plunge last year from a record high as oil and natural gas prices drop

Oil giant Shell saw profits tumble by nearly a third in 2023 as a result of lower oil and gas prices, which had surged the year before in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Shell profits plunge last year from a record high as oil and natural gas prices drop
News|US|World

UK judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit over dossier containing 'shocking and scandalous claims'

A judge in London has thrown out a lawsuit by Donald Trump accusing a former British spy of making “shocking and scandalous claims” that were false and harmed his reputation

UK judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit over dossier containing 'shocking and scandalous claims'
Asia|News|World

Myanmar resistance movement senses the tide is turning against the military 3 years after takeover

When the army overthrew Myanmar’s elected government in 2021, it looked like a walkover that could entrench the military in power indefinitely

Myanmar resistance movement senses the tide is turning against the military 3 years after takeover
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News|World

Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure

A dissident Russian rock band angered by Moscow’s war in Ukraine has arrived in Israel after being deported from Thailand under suspected pressure from the Kremlin

Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

EU leaders face a new showdown with Hungary as they seek to unblock economic aid to Ukraine

European Union leaders are making a fresh attempt to unblock a $54 billion financial aid package for Ukraine's war-ravaged economy

EU leaders face a new showdown with Hungary as they seek to unblock economic aid to Ukraine
Asia|News|World

Out of options, Rohingya are fleeing Myanmar and Bangladesh by boat despite soaring death toll

The United Nations' refugee agency is reporting that one in every eight Rohingya who attempted to flee their homeland of Myanmar and the refugee camps in neighboring Bangladesh by boat last year died or went missing

Out of options, Rohingya are fleeing Myanmar and Bangladesh by boat despite soaring death toll
News|World

A Turkish family is still afraid to go home one year after deadly earthquake

A massive rebuilding effort is underway as Turkey marks the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake that killed 50,000 people in its southern provinces, plus at least 6,000 in northern Syria

A Turkish family is still afraid to go home one year after deadly earthquake
News|Opinion|US|World

A Dallas pastor steps into Jesse Jackson's role as leader of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition

A Dallas pastor is the new head of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition civil rights group, stepping into the role that has been held for decades by the Rev. Jesse Jackson

A Dallas pastor steps into Jesse Jackson's role as leader of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition
MidEast|News|World

Israel and Lebanon are prepping for a war neither wants, but many fear it's becoming inevitable

The prospect of a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia terrifies people on both sides of the border, but some see it as an inevitable fallout from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza

Israel and Lebanon are prepping for a war neither wants, but many fear it's becoming inevitable
Americas|Political|World

El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitution

To many, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is a national hero who took on the country’s violent gangs with an unrelenting hand

El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitution
Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

Federal court once again suspends bullfights in Mexico City, as activists and supporters lock horns

A federal court has once again granted a temporary injunction against bullfighting in Mexico City, as activists and supporters of the practice lock horns in court

Federal court once again suspends bullfights in Mexico City, as activists and supporters lock horns
Environment|News|US|World

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as the US special climate change envoy, AP source says

White House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as U.S. special climate change envoy, according to a person familiar with the appointment

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as the US special climate change envoy, AP source says
News|US|World

Deal on Ukraine aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine

Senate negotiators are struggling to finalize a bipartisan deal that would pair policy changes at the U.S. southern border with wartime aid for Kyiv as they run into strong resistance from House Republicans and Donald Trump

Deal on Ukraine aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine
News|World

Rumors that Ukraine's top commander may be dismissed expose rifts in Ukraine top brass

Reports have emerged that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to fire the country's popular top military leader

Rumors that Ukraine's top commander may be dismissed expose rifts in Ukraine top brass
Africa|MidEast|News|Political|World

South Africa says Israel is already ignoring UN court ruling ordering it to prevent deaths in Gaza

South Africa’s foreign minister says Israel has ignored the ruling by the U.N.’s top court last week by killing hundreds more civilians in a matter of days in Gaza

South Africa says Israel is already ignoring UN court ruling ordering it to prevent deaths in Gaza
Crime|News|US|World

US military revises account of what happened to 2 SEALs who died trying to board Yemen-bound ship

U.S. officials are revising preliminary findings on what happened to two Navy SEALs who died while boarding an unflagged ship that was carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen

US military revises account of what happened to 2 SEALs who died trying to board Yemen-bound ship
MidEast|News|World

Top US diplomat set to return to the Mideast for 5th time since Gaza conflict began

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to the Middle East later this week on his fifth urgent diplomatic mission to the region since Israel's war with Hamas began in October

Top US diplomat set to return to the Mideast for 5th time since Gaza conflict began
News|Sports|World

Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week

For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players — both men and women — under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week

Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week
Asia|News|Political|World

Myanmar's resistance forces suggest terms for the military's eventual handover of power

Myanmar’s leading resistance group and allied ethnic armed groups battling the military government have released a political road map to ending military rule and enabling a peaceful transition of power

Myanmar's resistance forces suggest terms for the military's eventual handover of power
Economy|Europe|News|World

Why European Union officials are taking angry farmers so seriously before Thursday's summit

European farmers are taking their anger to the streets ahead of a European Union summit on Thursday

Why European Union officials are taking angry farmers so seriously before Thursday's summit
News|World

UN agencies rally around agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza as some top donors cut funding

An array of U.N. organizations have united to warn of “catastrophic consequences for the people of Gaza” if key donor countries don’t resume funding for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the main lifeline for people in the besieged territory

UN agencies rally around agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza as some top donors cut funding
Europe|News|World

EU leaders exhort allies to do more for Ukraine as ministers debate ways to fill its ammunition gap

The leaders of five European Union countries are urging their allies to ramp up military support for Ukraine

EU leaders exhort allies to do more for Ukraine as ministers debate ways to fill its ammunition gap
Europe|News|World

Russia and Ukraine swap scores of POWs despite tensions over a plane crash last week

Russia and Ukraine said they have exchanged about 200 prisoners of war, despite tensions stemming from last week’s crash of a military transport plane that Moscow claimed was carrying Ukrainian POWs and was shot down by Kyiv’s forces

Russia and Ukraine swap scores of POWs despite tensions over a plane crash last week
Europe|News|World

Hungary opposes billions in new EU aid for Ukraine. A new summit will try to change that

European Union leaders at a summit on Thursday will focus on the one member state blocking a 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) war support package for Ukraine: Hungary, the country in the bloc with the closest ties to Russia

Hungary opposes billions in new EU aid for Ukraine. A new summit will try to change that
News|US|World

Biden will visit Ohio community that was devastated by a fiery train derailment nearly a year ago

The White House says President Joe Biden will visit the eastern Ohio community that was devastated by a fiery train derailment in February 2023

Biden will visit Ohio community that was devastated by a fiery train derailment nearly a year ago
Health|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | 150 people are killed in Gaza in 24 hours, Health Ministry says

Gaza’s Health Ministry says 150 people have been killed in the territory in the last 24 hours and another 313 were wounded as Israeli forces continue to battle militants, even in the northern part of the territory

Live updates | 150 people are killed in Gaza in 24 hours, Health Ministry says
Europe|News|World

EU aims to launch a Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks to protect ships from rebel attacks

European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says he plans an EU naval mission in the Red Sea to be launched by Feb. 17

EU aims to launch a Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks to protect ships from rebel attacks
Asia|Economy|News|World

Vise tightening on Myanmar's economy 3 years after military takeover triggered civil strife

Myanmar was a rising star in Southeast Asia before its military seized power three years ago in a takeover that has brought civil strife and a tightening vise of international sanctions, undoing years of progress and leaving the economy 10% smaller than it was in 2019

Vise tightening on Myanmar's economy 3 years after military takeover triggered civil strife
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian lawmakers approve confiscating the assets of people who discredit the army

The lower house of Russia's parliament has approved a bill that would allow authorities to confiscate money, valuables and other assets from people convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the country’s military

Russian lawmakers approve confiscating the assets of people who discredit the army
Crime|Europe|News|World

The UN's top court is ruling in a case in which Ukraine accuses Russia of backing terrorists

The United Nations' top court is ruling in a case in which Ukraine accuses Russia of bankrolling rebels in 2014 and discriminating against Crimea’s multiethnic community since its annexation of the region

The UN's top court is ruling in a case in which Ukraine accuses Russia of backing terrorists
MidEast|News|Political|World

US Navy destroyer shoots down a Houthi-claimed missile in the Red Sea

A U.S. Navy destroyer in the Red Sea shot down an anti-ship cruise missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

US Navy destroyer shoots down a Houthi-claimed missile in the Red Sea
Europe|News|Sports|World

UK lawmakers are annoyed that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still haven't been used for Ukraine

U.K. lawmakers have expressed frustration that funds from the sale of the Chelsea soccer club have not yet gone to support Ukrainian war victims as was promised nearly two years ago by the former owner, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich

UK lawmakers are annoyed that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still haven't been used for Ukraine
Asia|Crime|News|World

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption

A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 years in prison for corruption, a day after another special court convicted Khan for leaking state secrets and gave him a 10-year prison sentence

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Thai activist gets two-year suspended prison sentence for 2021 remarks about monarchy

A Thai court has convicted a prominent political activist of defaming the country’s monarchy and sentenced her to a two-year suspended jail term under a controversial law that criminalizes any perceived criticism of the royal institution

Thai activist gets two-year suspended prison sentence for 2021 remarks about monarchy
Science|US|World

Groundhog Day's biggest star is Phil, but the holiday's deep roots extend well beyond Punxsutawney

The spotlight returns to Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania this week, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil will announce his verdict — six more weeks of winter or an early spring

Groundhog Day's biggest star is Phil, but the holiday's deep roots extend well beyond Punxsutawney
Americas|News|World

Déjà vu? Electoral bans, arrests, attacks, threats again part of Venezuelan presidential race

Assassination plots, arrest warrants, numerous detentions all sorts of verbal attacks against adversaries and other government actions have marked the start of 2024 for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies

Déjà vu? Electoral bans, arrests, attacks, threats again part of Venezuelan presidential race
Asia|News|World

Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king under rotating monarchy system

The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysia's Johor state has been sworn in as the nation's new king under a unique rotating monarchy system

Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king under rotating monarchy system
News|US|World

Residents of an east Arkansas town have been without water for the past two weeks

Residents of an east Arkansas town have been without running water for the past two weeks after the state was hit by below-freezing temperatures

Residents of an east Arkansas town have been without water for the past two weeks
News|US|World

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequence

President Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequence
Asia|News|World

North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles to sharpen attack capabilities

North Korea says it has conducted a test-firing of long-range cruise missiles with an aim to sharpen its counterattack and strategic strike capabilities

North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles to sharpen attack capabilities
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plans

An Argentine court has overturned labor rules proposed by President Javier Milei that would make it easier to fire workers, in a new blow to the leader’s efforts to shake up regulations that he says have hampered the country’s struggling economy

Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plans
News|Sports|US|World

US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetness

The U.S. figure skating team from the Beijing Olympics will receive a gold medal now that Russian skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified for doping

US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetness
MidEast|News|US|World

Where do the parties stand on efforts to secure a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages?

U.S. and Mideast mediators appeared optimistic in recent days that they are closing in on a deal for a two-month cease-fire in Gaza and the release of over 100 hostages held by Hamas

Where do the parties stand on efforts to secure a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages?
World|WrittenByLAPost

How three Zebras escaped from a private farm

In August 2021, three zebras that got away thrilled the whole country. But when their difficult past came to light, it showed that the exotic animal trade had serious problems with regulation. People in rural Maryland were confused when the zebras showed up out of the blue. Soon, though, the amazement turned to fear when two zebras were discovered dead in strange ways. The deaths set off a cascade of turmoil around owner Jerry Lee Holly, 78, whose exotic animal businesses have operated for decades despite chronic legal violations. Prince George’s County officials charged Holly with animal cruelty misdemeanors for

How three Zebras escaped from a private farm
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Biden speaks to families of US troops killed in Jordan, will attend dignified transfer of remains

President Joe Biden has spoken with the families of the three American service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups

Biden speaks to families of US troops killed in Jordan, will attend dignified transfer of remains
Economy|Europe|News|World

Poland's new government asks Germany to think creatively about compensation for World War II losses

The foreign minister in Poland’s new pro-European Union government says he would like Germany’s leaders to think in a “creative” way about compensating Poland for the huge losses it suffered at German hands during World War II

Poland's new government asks Germany to think creatively about compensation for World War II losses
Africa|Celebrity|Lifestyle|News|World

An auction of Nelson Mandela's possessions is suspended as South Africa fights to keep them

The planned auction of dozens of items that belonged to Nelson Mandela has been suspended pending a court application to completely halt it

An auction of Nelson Mandela's possessions is suspended as South Africa fights to keep them
Americas|News|US|World

US considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief

The U.S. is considering additional measures against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government after the South American country’s highest court blocked the presidential candidacy of an opposition leader

US considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief
Crime|Entertainment|News|World

Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia

Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remain locked up in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia as a reported plan to let them fly to safety in Israel was apparently suspended

Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia
Europe|News|World

Catalan separatists reject amnesty bill, highlighting the fragility of Spain's minority government

Catalan separatist lawmakers have dealt Spain’s government a blow by voting against a hugely divisive amnesty law that was aimed at helping hundreds of their supporters involved in Catalonia’s unsuccessful 2017 independence bid

Catalan separatists reject amnesty bill, highlighting the fragility of Spain's minority government
Africa|Food|News|World

Millions urgently need food in Ethiopia's Tigray region despite the resumption of aid deliveries

Only a small fraction of needy people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region are receiving food aid, according to an aid memo seen by The Associated Press, more than one month after aid agencies resumed deliveries of grain following a lengthy pause over theft

Millions urgently need food in Ethiopia's Tigray region despite the resumption of aid deliveries
News|World

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza is moved to another prison and back in solitary confinement

Lawyers for Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr., who is serving a 25-year sentence for treason, say he has been transferred to another prison in Siberia and placed in solitary confinement again over an alleged minor infraction

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza is moved to another prison and back in solitary confinement
News|Sports|World

Russian figure skaters set to get Olympic bronze ahead of Canada despite Valieva's disqualification

The Russia figure skating team still stands to get bronze medals from the 2022 Beijing Olympics despite the disqualification of Kamila Valieva in a doping case

Russian figure skaters set to get Olympic bronze ahead of Canada despite Valieva's disqualification
Economy|Europe|News|World

France's government prepares new measures to calm farmers' protests, with barricades squeezing Paris

France’s government is preparing more concessions to calm the anger of protesting farmers camped out around Paris

France's government prepares new measures to calm farmers' protests, with barricades squeezing Paris
News|World

Israeli undercover forces dressed as women and medics storm West Bank hospital, killing 3 militants

Israeli undercover forces dressed as women and medical workers have stormed a hospital in the occupied West Bank, killing three Palestinian militants

Israeli undercover forces dressed as women and medics storm West Bank hospital, killing 3 militants
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

EU moves slowly toward using profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

European Union nations have decided to approve an outline deal that would keep in reserve the profits from hundreds of billions of dollars in Russian central bank assets that have been frozen in retaliation for Moscow’s war in Ukraine

EU moves slowly toward using profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine
Business|Economy|News|World

Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco says it will not increase maximum daily production on state orders

Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Saudi Aramco says it will not try to increase its maximum daily oil production to 13 million barrels a day after receiving an order from the country’s Energy Ministry

Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco says it will not increase maximum daily production on state orders
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West Bank hospital, killing 3 Palestinian militants

Israeli forces have killed three Palestinian militants in a raid on a hospital in the occupied West Bank, where violence has surged since the outbreak of the war in Gaza

Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West Bank hospital, killing 3 Palestinian militants
Crime|News|World

India's navy rescues second Iranian-flagged fishing boat hijacked by Somali pirates

India's naval forces have rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and freed its 19 crew members off the east coast of Somalia

India's navy rescues second Iranian-flagged fishing boat hijacked by Somali pirates
Crime|News|Opinion|World

Global anti-corruption efforts are faltering, partly due to a 'decline in justice,' survey finds

The latest annual Corruption Perceptions Index says efforts to fight public sector corruption are faltering and blames in part a “global decline in justice and the rule of law since 2016.”

Global anti-corruption efforts are faltering, partly due to a 'decline in justice,' survey finds
Election|News|US|World

China sees two 'bowls of poison' in Biden and Trump and ponders who is the lesser of two evils

As the U.S. presidential campaign moves closer to a Donald Trump-Joe Biden rematch, China is watching uneasily

China sees two 'bowls of poison' in Biden and Trump and ponders who is the lesser of two evils
News|Political|World

Ukraine's strikes on targets inside Russia hurt Putin's efforts to show the war isn't hitting home

Ukrainian strikes on a Russian border city, as well as attacks elsewhere on fuel facilities and arms producers, have damaged President Vladimir Putin’s attempts to reassure his countrymen that their lives have been largely untouched by the nearly 2-year-old war

Ukraine's strikes on targets inside Russia hurt Putin's efforts to show the war isn't hitting home
Asia|News|World

Kishida says he's determined to break Japan's ruling party from its practice of money politics

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed he was determined to make a clear break from money politics as he renewed an apology for the latest major corruption scandal in the governing party, which has eclipsed his key policies such as strengthening the military and Japan’s alliance with the United States

Kishida says he's determined to break Japan's ruling party from its practice of money politics
Asia|News|World

Hong Kong begins public consultation to implement domestic national security law

Hong Kong has begun public consultation on enacting its own national security law, beginning a process to implement the once-unpopular legislation

Hong Kong begins public consultation to implement domestic national security law
Asia|News|World

South Korea says North Korea fired cruise missiles in 3rd launch of such weapons this month

South Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing multiple cruise missiles into the sea off its western coast in its third round of tests of such weapons this month

South Korea says North Korea fired cruise missiles in 3rd launch of such weapons this month
World|WrittenByLAPost

Catfishing ex-cop slaughters three

The Virginia law enforcement department that recently recruited Austin Lee Edwards—the “catfishing cop” responsible for the November murders of three members of a Riverside, California family—is now facing a new lawsuit that claims carelessness on their part. Victims’ families have filed a lawsuit in Central California’s U.S. District Court, accusing Edwards’ estate and the Virginia sheriff’s office of their role in the murders of the Winek family. In addition to allegations of careless recruiting, oversight, and retention, the case contends that further wrongdoings transpired, including violations of Fourth Amendment rights. On November 25, the unfortunate incidents occurred when Edwards went

Catfishing ex-cop slaughters three
MidEast|News|US|World

Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions

Three American troops were killed and dozens more injured in an attack on a base in Jordan. How the Biden administration responds could determine if conflict in the Middle East widens.

Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions
Crime|News|US|World

Georgia father IDs Army reservist daughter, 24, as among 3 US troops killed in Mideast attack

The family of a 24-year-old U.S. Army reservist from Georgia confirms she was among three American service members killed in a weekend drone attack in Jordan

Georgia father IDs Army reservist daughter, 24, as among 3 US troops killed in Mideast attack
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Iranian man and 2 Canadians are charged in a murder-for-hire plot on US soil

An Iranian man who federal prosecutors say operates a criminal network that targets dissidents and activists abroad has been charged alongside a pair of Canadians with plotting to kill two people who had fled to the United States

Iranian man and 2 Canadians are charged in a murder-for-hire plot on US soil
Americas|News|US|World

President Biden has said he'd shut the U.S.-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean?

President Joe Biden has made some strong claims about shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border over the past few days

President Biden has said he'd shut the U.S.-Mexico border if given the ability. What does that mean?
News|World

Israel military operation destroys a Gaza cemetery. Israel says Hamas used the site to hide a tunnel

Israel’s military brought foreign journalists to an area of southern Gaza where its forces had destroyed an Islamic cemetery and a mosque in the process of unearthing tunnels used by Hamas militants

Israel military operation destroys a Gaza cemetery. Israel says Hamas used the site to hide a tunnel
News|World

A Palestinian is killed while with a group waving a white flag. Israel says it will look into it

Israel’s military has announced that it will review the shooting of a Palestinian man who was killed in the Gaza Strip while walking in a group of people waving a white flag

A Palestinian is killed while with a group waving a white flag. Israel says it will look into it
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza has disappeared from prison, colleagues say

Supporters of prominent Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. says he has disappeared from the Siberian prison where he was behind bars

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza has disappeared from prison, colleagues say
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian and Hungarian foreign ministers meet but fail to break a diplomatic deadlock

A years-long diplomatic conflict between Ukraine and Hungary took a step toward resolution during a meeting between their foreign ministers, but no breakthrough was reached on Hungary’s blocking of a crucial European Union financial aid package for Kyiv

Ukrainian and Hungarian foreign ministers meet but fail to break a diplomatic deadlock
News|US|World

Preliminary probe suggests enemy drone that killed US troops in Jordan was mistaken for a US drone

An enemy drone that killed three American troops and wounded dozens of others in Jordan may have been mistaken for an American drone returning to the U.S. installation

Preliminary probe suggests enemy drone that killed US troops in Jordan was mistaken for a US drone
News|US|World

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complications

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to work at the Pentagon after nearly a month’s absence because of prostate cancer and has been meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complications
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus alliance

The leaders of Russia and Belarus have discussed ways to further expand their alliance that has seen the deployment of some of Russia’s nuclear weapons on the territory of its neighbor

Putin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus alliance
Asia|Education|News|US|World

China is protesting interrogations and deportations of its students at US entry points

The Chinese government has protested to the United States over the treatment of Chinese arriving to study in America

China is protesting interrogations and deportations of its students at US entry points
MidEast|Political|World

What is UNRWA, the UN Palestinian refugee agency?

Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it is cancelling the agreement regulating its relations with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA, the Israeli foreign

What is UNRWA, the UN Palestinian refugee agency?
News|Sports|World

Teenager Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians set to lose team gold to US

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified from the 2022 Beijing Olympics

Teenager Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians set to lose team gold to US
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | UN aid agency serving Palestinians in Gaza faces more funding cuts amid Oct 7 claims

The U.N. aid agency serving Palestinians in Gaza faces more funding cuts amid accusations that 12 of its employees were involved in Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war

Live updates | UN aid agency serving Palestinians in Gaza faces more funding cuts amid Oct 7 claims
Europe|News|Political|World

What latest polling says about the mood in Ukraine – and the desire to remain optimistic amid the suffering

As war drags on, more Ukrainians say that they are prepared to negotiate – but the majority still reject any deal with Russia.

What latest polling says about the mood in Ukraine – and the desire to remain optimistic amid the suffering
Europe|News|World

Why are EU leaders struggling to unlock a 50-billion-euro support package for Ukraine?

As Hungary continues to oppose a 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for Ukraine, other EU leaders are losing patience

Why are EU leaders struggling to unlock a 50-billion-euro support package for Ukraine?
Celebrity|Europe|World

Kate, princess of Wales, is discharged from London hospital after abdominal surgery

Kate, the princess of Wales, has returned home to Windsor after being hospitalized for abdominal surgery

Kate, princess of Wales, is discharged from London hospital after abdominal surgery
MidEast|News|World

Document spells out allegations against 12 UN employees Israel says participated in Hamas attack

An Israeli spells out allegations against a dozen U.N. employees the country says participated in Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault

Document spells out allegations against 12 UN employees Israel says participated in Hamas attack
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An Israeli strike on a Damascus area where Iran-backed groups operate caused casualties, Syria says

The Syrian military says an Israeli airstrike on a Damascus suburb has killed and wounded several people

An Israeli strike on a Damascus area where Iran-backed groups operate caused casualties, Syria says
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Czech government signs a deal with the US to acquire 24 F-35 fighter jets

The Czech Republic’s government has signed an agreement with the United States to acquire 24 U.S. F-35 fighter jets as part of a deal worth about $6.6 billion, the biggest single purchase for the Czech military

Czech government signs a deal with the US to acquire 24 F-35 fighter jets
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Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels

A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power

Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels
Africa|Economy|News|World

Italian leader Meloni opens an Africa summit to unveil a plan to aid development and curb migration

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is opening a summit of African leaders aimed at unveiling Italy’s big development plan for Africa

Italian leader Meloni opens an Africa summit to unveil a plan to aid development and curb migration
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Yemen's Houthi rebels say they attacked US warship without evidence; American official rejects claim

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have said they attacked a U.S. Navy mobile base at sea without offering evidence, something immediately rejected by an American defense official

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they attacked US warship without evidence; American official rejects claim
Asia|Economy|News|Political|World

North Korean cruise missile tests add to country's provocative start to 2024

North Korea’s weekend test of new cruise missiles for submarine launches has added to its provocative start to 2024, as leader Kim Jong Un flaunts his growing nuclear arsenal and threatens nuclear conflict with Washington, Seoul and Tokyo

North Korean cruise missile tests add to country's provocative start to 2024
Africa|News|World

What is ECOWAS and why have 3 coup-hit nations quit the West Africa bloc?

Monthslong tension between three coup-hit countries in West Africa and the regional bloc known as ECOWAS boiled over when the nations announced their immediate withdrawal from the bloc, accusing it of a lack of support and “inhumane” coup-related sanctions

What is ECOWAS and why have 3 coup-hit nations quit the West Africa bloc?
Asia|News|World

Iran's top diplomat seeks to deescalate tensions on visit to Pakistan after tit-for-tat airstrikes

Iran’s foreign minister is in Pakistan for talks on calming tensions after deadly airstrikes by Tehran and Islamabad earlier this month that killed at least 11 people in a significant escalation in fraught relations between the neighbors

Iran's top diplomat seeks to deescalate tensions on visit to Pakistan after tit-for-tat airstrikes
Asia|News|World

Ex-Philippines leader Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand grip on power

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is throwing allegations at his successor, Fernando Marcos Jr., and even raising the prospect of removing him from office

Ex-Philippines leader Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand grip on power
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North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines

North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised test firings of new cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines and also reviewed efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine

North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
MidEast|News|World

Israel's president says the UN world court misrepresented his comments in its genocide ruling

Israel’s president has accused the U.N. world court of misquoting him in a ruling that ordered Israel to take steps to protect Palestinians and prevent a genocide in the Gaza Strip

Israel's president says the UN world court misrepresented his comments in its genocide ruling
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Bullfighting set to return to Mexico City amid legal battle between fans and animal rights defenders

Bullfights are set to return to Mexico City after the country’s highest court temporarily revoked a local ruling that sided with human rights defenders and suspended the events for more than a year and a half

Bullfighting set to return to Mexico City amid legal battle between fans and animal rights defenders
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Biden: Three Americans killed, 'many' wounded in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan

President Joe Biden says three American service members were killed and “many” were wounded in a drone strike in Jordan

Biden: Three Americans killed, 'many' wounded in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan
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What is UNRWA, the main aid provider in Gaza that Israel accuses of militant links?

Israel’s allegations that 12 employees of a United Nations agency were involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack have led several Western countries to cut off funding and reignited debate over Gaza’s biggest humanitarian aid provider

What is UNRWA, the main aid provider in Gaza that Israel accuses of militant links?
Africa|Economy|News|World

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa's regional bloc as tensions deepen

Three West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa's regional bloc as tensions deepen
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Biden is trying to balance Gaza protests and free speech rights as demonstrators disrupt his events

President Joe Biden is increasingly contending with protests inside and outside his events from progressives upset about U.S. support for Israel in its offensive in Gaza

Biden is trying to balance Gaza protests and free speech rights as demonstrators disrupt his events
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2 masked assailants attack a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul and kill 1 person

Turkish officials say two masked assailants have attacked a Catholic church in Istanbul during Sunday services, killing one person

2 masked assailants attack a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul and kill 1 person
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Ukraine says corrupt officials stole $40 million meant to buy arms for the war with Russia

Ukraine's security service says employees from an arms firm conspired with defense ministry officials to embezzle almost $40 million earmarked to buy mortar shells for the war with Russi

Ukraine says corrupt officials stole $40 million meant to buy arms for the war with Russia
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Finns go to the polls to elect a new president at an unprecedented time for the NATO newcomer

Voters in Finland are electing a new president at an unprecedented time

Finns go to the polls to elect a new president at an unprecedented time for the NATO newcomer
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Iran launches 3 satellites into space that are part of a Western-criticized program as tensions rise

Iran says it has successfully launched three satellites into space, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran’s ballistic missiles

Iran launches 3 satellites into space that are part of a Western-criticized program as tensions rise
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UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid agency after allegations of militant ties

The secretary-general of the United Nations has called on countries to resume funding the main agency providing aid in Gaza

UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid agency after allegations of militant ties
Africa|Economy|MidEast|News|World

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are idling car factories and delaying new fashion. Will it get worse?

Attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unraveled a key global trade route, forcing vessels into longer and more costly journeys around Africa

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are idling car factories and delaying new fashion. Will it get worse?
MidEast|News|US|World

US sees signs of progress on deal to release hostages, bring temporary pause to Israel-Hamas war

U.S. negotiators are making progress on a potential agreement in which Israel would pause military operations against Hamas in Gaza for two months in exchange for the release of more than 100 hostages who were captured in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel

US sees signs of progress on deal to release hostages, bring temporary pause to Israel-Hamas war
Asia|News|World

South Korea says North Korea fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons tests

South Korea’s military says that North Korea has fired several cruise missiles from waters off an eastern military port, in the country’s latest weapons demonstration in the face of deepening tensions with the United States, South Korea and Japan

South Korea says North Korea fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons tests
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Biden offers fresh assurances he would shut down border 'right now' if Congress sends him a deal

President Joe Biden is bidding to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine

Biden offers fresh assurances he would shut down border 'right now' if Congress sends him a deal
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Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour with Farmers Insurance Open title

Matthieu Pavon made an 8-foot putt for a dramatic birdie on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South for a one-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday that made him the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour

Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour with Farmers Insurance Open title
Europe|News|World

Russia marks 80 years since breaking the Nazi siege of Leningrad

The Russian city of St. Petersburg has marked the 80th anniversary of the end of a nearly 900-day siege by Nazi forces

Russia marks 80 years since breaking the Nazi siege of Leningrad
Americas|News|World

US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader's candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review

The U.S. government has condemned the decision of Venezuela’s highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado

US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader's candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable because of gang violence and land conflicts

Mexico is acknowledging that at least two well-known Mayan ruin sites are unreachable by visitors due to cartel violence or land disputes

Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable because of gang violence and land conflicts
Asia|News|US|World

China's top diplomat at meeting with US official urges Washington not to support Taiwan independence

China’s foreign minister has told U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan that Washington should stand by a commitment not to support independence for Taiwan, during talks between the world’s two largest economies in the Thai capital

China's top diplomat at meeting with US official urges Washington not to support Taiwan independence
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Muslims and Jews in Bosnia observe Holocaust Remembrance Day and call for peace and dialogue

Jews and Muslims from Bosnia and abroad gathered in Srebrenica to jointly observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day and promote compassion and dialogue amid rising global sectarian hatred fueled by Israel’s war in Gaza

Muslims and Jews in Bosnia observe Holocaust Remembrance Day and call for peace and dialogue
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Iraq and US begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamic State group

Iraq's prime minister says his government and the United States have held a first session of formal talks in Baghdad aimed at winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq

Iraq and US begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamic State group
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Biden and Germany's Scholz will meet in Washington as US and EU aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance

President Joe Biden will host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House on Feb. 9 as the West struggles to provide new aid for Ukraine in the war against Russia

Biden and Germany's Scholz will meet in Washington as US and EU aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Crew extinguish fire on tanker hit by Houthi missile off Yemen after US targets rebels in airstrike

The crew aboard a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker hit by a missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has extinguished an hourslong fire onboard the stricken vessel sparked by the strike

Crew extinguish fire on tanker hit by Houthi missile off Yemen after US targets rebels in airstrike
MidEast|News|World

Airstrike kills 3 Palestinians in southern Gaza as Israel presses on with its war against Hamas

Witnesses say an Israeli airstrike on a house in the southern Gaza Strip killed two women and a man as Israel pursued its offensive against the Palestinian enclave

Airstrike kills 3 Palestinians in southern Gaza as Israel presses on with its war against Hamas
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says there's no evidence for Russia's claim that dozens of POWs died in a plane crash

Officials in Ukraine say Russia has provided no credible evidence to back its claims that their own forces shot down a military transport plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war who were to be swapped for Russian POWs

Ukraine says there's no evidence for Russia's claim that dozens of POWs died in a plane crash
Arts|Europe|News|Travel|Videos|World

Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?

Devotees of St. Brigid in Ireland plan to celebrate Sunday with the scheduled return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland — about a millennium after her remains were removed from her hometown of Kildare

Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
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Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment

People across Haiti are wondering what awaits them after a court in Kenya blocked the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to help fight gangs in the troubled Caribbean country

Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment
Europe|News|Opinion|US|World

Israeli Holocaust survivor says the Oct. 7 Hamas attack revived childhood trauma

Holocaust survivor Gad Partok never thought he'd live to see horrors like the ones he witnessed as a young boy in Tunisia when Nazis invaded his town and killed many of his neighbors

Israeli Holocaust survivor says the Oct. 7 Hamas attack revived childhood trauma
Europe|News|World

Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day

A group of survivors of Nazi death camps will mark the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II in a modest ceremony in southern Poland

Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Americas|Arts|News|US|World

A famed NYC museum is closing two Native American halls. Harvard and others have taken similar steps

New York City’s American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects

A famed NYC museum is closing two Native American halls. Harvard and others have taken similar steps
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US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO

The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighters jets to Turkey following the Turkish government's ratification this week of Sweden's membership in NATO

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO
News|US|World

Illegal border crossings from Mexico reach highest on record in December before January lull

U.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico reached an all-time high in December since monthly numbers have been released, exposing a growing vulnerability for President Joe Biden in his campaign for a second term

Illegal border crossings from Mexico reach highest on record in December before January lull
Economy|Environment|News|US|World

Small farmers hit by extreme weather could get assistance from proposed insurance program

Since catastrophic flooding hit Vermont in July and upended plantings, some farmers are trying to figure out how to get to the next season

Small farmers hit by extreme weather could get assistance from proposed insurance program
Asia|Crime|News|Opinion|World

Guantanamo panel recommends 23-year sentences for 2 in connection with 2002 Bali attacks

A military panel at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has recommended 23 years in detention for two Malaysian men in connection with a deadly 2002 bombings in Bali

Guantanamo panel recommends 23-year sentences for 2 in connection with 2002 Bali attacks
News|World

Biden calls regional partners ahead of CIA chief's meeting in push for another Gaza hostage deal

President Joe Biden has spoken with his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts ahead of a trip by his CIA director meant to press toward a deal to secure the release of more hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a pause to fighting in Gaza

Biden calls regional partners ahead of CIA chief's meeting in push for another Gaza hostage deal
MidEast|News|Political|World

Key takeaways from UN court's ruling on Israel's war in Gaza

The U.N. world court has come down hard on Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, calling on Israel to “take all measures” to prevent a genocide of the Palestinians

Key takeaways from UN court's ruling on Israel's war in Gaza
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UN court ruling against Israel shows limits of legal power to prevent genocide − but rapid speed

While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, its new provisional measure could heighten pressure on both Israel and Hamas to save civilian lives and free the hostages in Gaza.

UN court ruling against Israel shows limits of legal power to prevent genocide − but rapid speed
Crime|News|World

Russia's Putin blames Ukraine for crash of POW's plane and pledges to make investigation public

Russian President Vladimir Putin is pledging to make public the findings of Moscow’s investigation into the crash of a transport plane that he alleges Kyiv’s forces shot down despite having been informed Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board

Russia's Putin blames Ukraine for crash of POW's plane and pledges to make investigation public
MidEast|News|US|World

Lawmakers warn that Biden must seek authorization before further strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is raising concerns over a series of recent U.S. military strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels

Lawmakers warn that Biden must seek authorization before further strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels
Health|News|World

What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?

King Charles III is in a hospital to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate — an extremely common condition among older men

What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?
News|World

Airstrikes in central Gaza kill 15 overnight while fighting intensifies in the enclave's south

Israeli airstrikes on the Nuseirat urban refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 15 people, including a 5-month-old baby

Airstrikes in central Gaza kill 15 overnight while fighting intensifies in the enclave's south
Africa|Americas|Crime|News|World

Kenya's high court rules that deploying nation's police officers to Haiti is unconstitutional

Kenya’s high court has blocked the U.N.-backed deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti to help the Caribbean country bring gang violence under control

Kenya's high court rules that deploying nation's police officers to Haiti is unconstitutional
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Missiles targeting a ship off Yemen explode without damage, the UK military says

The British military says two missiles apparently targeting a ship off Yemen exploded Friday, though they caused no damage or injuries

Missiles targeting a ship off Yemen explode without damage, the UK military says
Crime|Europe|News|US|World

EU, UN Human Rights Office express regret over execution of a man using nitrogen gas in Alabama

The European Union and the U.N. Human Rights Office have expressed regret over the first execution of a man with nitrogen gas in the U.S. state of Alabama

EU, UN Human Rights Office express regret over execution of a man using nitrogen gas in Alabama
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukrainians worry after plane crash that POW exchanges with Russia will end

Russia and Ukraine keep trading accusations over the crash of a Russian plane that Moscow said was carrying Ukrainian POWs, but one thing is clear: Many Ukrainians whose relatives are imprisoned in Russia are afraid this could mark the end of prisoner exchanges

Ukrainians worry after plane crash that POW exchanges with Russia will end
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|News|US|World

Biden delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals. Democrat cites risk to climate

The Biden administration is delaying consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the United States, even as gas shipments to Europe and Asia have soared in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Biden delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals. Democrat cites risk to climate
Health|News|World

King Charles III is admitted to a hospital for a scheduled prostate operation

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III been admitted to a private London hospital to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate

King Charles III is admitted to a hospital for a scheduled prostate operation
Asia|News|World

French President Macron joins India's Republic Day celebrations as chief guest

Thousands of people have lined a ceremonial boulevard in the heart of India’s capital to watch a colorful parade showcasing the country’s military power and cultural heritage to mark its 75th Republic Day

French President Macron joins India's Republic Day celebrations as chief guest
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Live updates | Gaza death toll surpasses 26,000 as Israel awaits a UN court ruling on its offensive

The International Court of Justice is reading out its decision on whether to order Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza

Live updates | Gaza death toll surpasses 26,000 as Israel awaits a UN court ruling on its offensive
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

China doubles down on moves to mend its economy and fend off a financial crisis

China's leaders have launched a barrage of new policies to prop up languishing financial markets and rekindle growth in the world's second-largest economy

China doubles down on moves to mend its economy and fend off a financial crisis
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Paris Olympic medals headed in big numbers to United States and China in one forecast

The United States is predicted to top the medals tables — both the overall count and gold-medal count — for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympic medals headed in big numbers to United States and China in one forecast
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

US national security adviser will meet Chinese foreign minister as the rivals seek better ties

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok, Thailand, officials from both countries said

US national security adviser will meet Chinese foreign minister as the rivals seek better ties
Environment|News|World

Kerry and Xie exit roles that defined generation of climate action

For years, John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua were the two most important people working on global warming

Kerry and Xie exit roles that defined generation of climate action
Asia|News|World

Tensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair

Simmering tensions in the South China Sea

Tensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair
Europe|News|World

Putin opponent offers hope to thousands, although few expect him to win Russian election

Thousands of people across Russia are signing petitions to support the longshot candidacy of Boris Nadezhdin

Putin opponent offers hope to thousands, although few expect him to win Russian election
MidEast|News|World

The top UN court is set to issue a preliminary ruling in South Africa's genocide case against Israel

Israel is set to hear whether the United Nations’ top court will order it to end its military offensive in Gaza during a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide

The top UN court is set to issue a preliminary ruling in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Election|Europe|News|World

Finns go to the polls Sunday to elect a new president at a time of increased tension with Russia

Finns will vote Sunday to elect a new president as the Nordic nation is a NATO member and its eastern border with Russia is closed

Finns go to the polls Sunday to elect a new president at a time of increased tension with Russia
Asia|News|World

Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as 'Invasion Day'

Thousands of Australians protested the anniversary of British colonization of their country with large crowds urging for Australia Day to be moved and for a day of mourning on the holiday some call “Invasion Day.”

Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as 'Invasion Day'
Economy|News|US|World

UN: Global trade is being disrupted by Red Sea attacks, war in Ukraine and low water in Panama Canal

The U.N. trade body sounded an alarm Thursday that global trade is being disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea, the war in Ukraine, and low water levels in the Panama Canal

UN: Global trade is being disrupted by Red Sea attacks, war in Ukraine and low water in Panama Canal
Arts|Europe|News|World

The Associated Press wins duPont-Columbia award for Ukraine war documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

The Associated Press has won a prestigious broadcast journalism award for “20 Days in Mariupol,” its documentary on the war in Ukraine produced with PBS' “Frontline."

The Associated Press wins duPont-Columbia award for Ukraine war documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'
Asia|News|World

Chinese foreign minister visits North Korea in latest diplomacy between countries

North Korea says it's hosting a Chinese government delegation led by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, as it continues its efforts to strengthen ties with Beijing and Moscow

Chinese foreign minister visits North Korea in latest diplomacy between countries
Crime|News|World

Gaza's Health Ministry blames Israeli troops for deadly shooting as crowd waited for aid

Gaza’s Health Ministry and witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as a crowd of Palestinians gathered for humanitarian aid in Gaza City, killing at least 20 and wounding dozens

Gaza's Health Ministry blames Israeli troops for deadly shooting as crowd waited for aid
Americas|World

Brazil's police investigate Bolsonaro's intelligence boss over alleged political spying

Court records show that Brazil’s federal police are investigating the country’s former intelligence chief as part of a wider probe into alleged spying on political opponents under former President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's police investigate Bolsonaro's intelligence boss over alleged political spying
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Turkey formally ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, leaving Hungary as only ally yet to endorse it

Turkey has published a measure approving Sweden’s membership in NATO in its official gazette

Turkey formally ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, leaving Hungary as only ally yet to endorse it
Europe|News|World

Thousands protest in Slovakia against plan to amend penal code and close special prosecutor's office

Thousands of people have joined growing protests across Slovakia against a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the penal code and eliminate a special prosecutors’ office

Thousands protest in Slovakia against plan to amend penal code and close special prosecutor's office
Americas|Environment|News|World

Colombia declares a disaster because of wildfires and asks for international help

Colombia’s government has issued a disaster declaration and requested help from the international community to combat raging wildfires affecting the South American country

Colombia declares a disaster because of wildfires and asks for international help
Europe|News|World

How genocide officially became a crime, and why South Africa is accusing Israel of committing it

In the aftermath of World War II and the murder by Nazi Germany of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, the world united around the pledge: Never again

How genocide officially became a crime, and why South Africa is accusing Israel of committing it
Asia|News|US|World

Biden to host Japan's Prime Minister Kishida at a state visit in April

President Joe Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit on April 10, with the goal of strengthening a critical alliance as the United States has sought to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region

Biden to host Japan's Prime Minister Kishida at a state visit in April
News|World

US and UK sanction four Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks

The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed sanctions on four leaders of Yemen’s Houthi rebel group who have supported the militant group’s recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

US and UK sanction four Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

US warned Iran that ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of deadly Kerman blasts, a US official says

The U.S. government privately warned Iran that the Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan was preparing to carry out a terrorist attack before bombings in Kerman earlier this month killed 95 people

US warned Iran that ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of deadly Kerman blasts, a US official says
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Pakistan accuses Indian agents of orchestrating the killing of 2 citizens on its soil

Pakistan has accused neighboring India’s intelligence agency of involvement in the extrajudicial killings of its citizens, saying it had credible evidence linking two Indian agents to the deaths of two people in Pakistan last year

Pakistan accuses Indian agents of orchestrating the killing of 2 citizens on its soil
Opinion|Sports|World

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova urge women's tennis to stay out of Saudi Arabia

Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are calling on the women’s tennis tour to stay out of Saudi Arabia

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova urge women's tennis to stay out of Saudi Arabia
MidEast|News|US|World

Washington and Baghdad plan to hold talks soon to end presence of US-led coalition in Iraq

The United States and Iraq will soon begin formal talks soon to transition the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State in Iraq

Washington and Baghdad plan to hold talks soon to end presence of US-led coalition in Iraq
Asia|News|World

After family feud, Myanmar court orders auction of home where Suu Kyi spent 15 years' house arrest

A court in military-controlled Myanmar has ordered the family home of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, where she spent 15 years under house arrest, be put on auction in March following a decades-long legal dispute between her and her brother

After family feud, Myanmar court orders auction of home where Suu Kyi spent 15 years' house arrest
Africa|Crime|News|World

A man is charged with 76 counts of murder in a deadly South African building fire last year

A man has been charged with 76 counts of murder and 86 counts of attempted murder for allegedly causing a fire at an apartment building in South Africa last year that was one of the country’s worst disasters

A man is charged with 76 counts of murder in a deadly South African building fire last year
Europe|News|World

Swedish PM seeks to meet Hungary's Orban in Brussels for NATO talks

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has offered to meet his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban in Brussels next week to discuss the Swedish NATO application and other

Swedish PM seeks to meet Hungary's Orban in Brussels for NATO talks
Crime|Europe|News|World

A separatist rebel leader in Ukraine who called Putin cowardly is sentenced to 4 years in prison

The Moscow City Court has convicted a former Ukraine rebel leader who called President Vladimir Putin cowardly of extremism and sentenced him to four years in prison

A separatist rebel leader in Ukraine who called Putin cowardly is sentenced to 4 years in prison
Asia|News|World

Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed

Nepal’s top diplomat says his country has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight in Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who were killed in the conflict

Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Death toll rises to 12 with dozens injured in a strike on a crowded Gaza shelter

The death toll from a strike on a crowded shelter in Gaza has risen to 12, with over 75 wounded

Live updates | Death toll rises to 12 with dozens injured in a strike on a crowded Gaza shelter
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Antisemitic acts have risen sharply in Belgium since the Israel-Hamas war began

Antisemitism is on the rise in Belgium since the Hamas attack against Israel that triggered a war in Gaza

Antisemitic acts have risen sharply in Belgium since the Israel-Hamas war began
Europe|News|World

Flight recorders from Russian plane crash that killed all 74 aboard are reportedly found

Investigators searching the site where a Russian military transport plane crashed in a border region near Ukraine have reportedly found the flight recorders

Flight recorders from Russian plane crash that killed all 74 aboard are reportedly found
Asia|News|World

More heavy snow expected in Japan after 800 vehicles trapped on expressway

Weather officials in Japan predicted more heavy snow Thursday, a day after nearly 800 vehicles were trapped for fours on an expressway in central Japan

More heavy snow expected in Japan after 800 vehicles trapped on expressway
MidEast|News|World

Witness to fatal shooting of an American-Palestinian teen in the West Bank says it was unprovoked

The passenger in a pickup truck where an American-Palestinian was fatally shot in the West Bank says the shooting was unprovoked

Witness to fatal shooting of an American-Palestinian teen in the West Bank says it was unprovoked
Africa|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Videos|World

A rhinoceros is pregnant from embryo transfer in a success that may help nearly extinct subspecies

A rhinoceros is pregnant through embryo transfer in the first successful use of a method that conservationists said could be used to try to save the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies

A rhinoceros is pregnant from embryo transfer in a success that may help nearly extinct subspecies
Asia|News|World

North Korea says it tested a new cruise missile in the latest example of its expanding capabilities

North Korea says it has conducted its first flight test of a new cruise missile, as it expands its military capabilities in the face of tensions with the United States and neighbors

North Korea says it tested a new cruise missile in the latest example of its expanding capabilities
Crime|News|World

HP Enterprise discloses hack by suspected state-backed Russian hackers

Hewlett Packard Enterprise says suspected state-backed Russian hackers broke into its email system and stole data from cybersecurity and other employees

HP Enterprise discloses hack by suspected state-backed Russian hackers
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Russia's top diplomat accuses US, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea

Russia’s top diplomat is accusing the United States, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea

Russia's top diplomat accuses US, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

Families of those killed in the 2002 Bali bombings testify at hearing for Guantanamo detainees

Relatives of some of the more than 200 people killed in 2002 bombings on the resort island of Bali are testifying at a sentencing hearing at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba

Families of those killed in the 2002 Bali bombings testify at hearing for Guantanamo detainees
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Freed Israeli hostage says she met a Hamas leader in a tunnel, where she was kept in dire conditions

A 72-year-old Israeli woman held captive by Hamas militants for nearly 50 days has told an Israeli TV channel that she was held at length in a dark, humid tunnel where she met Hamas' top leader in Gaza

Freed Israeli hostage says she met a Hamas leader in a tunnel, where she was kept in dire conditions
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Cease-fire efforts for Israel-Hamas war gain steam. But an agreement still appears elusive

Efforts to reach a new cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appear to be gaining steam

Cease-fire efforts for Israel-Hamas war gain steam. But an agreement still appears elusive
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Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years as kingdom further liberalizes

A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over 70 years

Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years as kingdom further liberalizes
Americas|Economy|News|Political|World

Argentina's president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda

Argentina's President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike Wednesday protesting his decree targeting unions as well as his proposals for economic and labor law changes

Argentina's president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda
Environment|Science|World

Global warming was primary cause of unprecedented Amazon drought, study finds

Human-induced global warming, and not El Niño, was the primary driver of the severe drought in the Amazon last year that sent rivers to record lows, isolated hundreds of river communities and killed dozens of endangered dolphins

Global warming was primary cause of unprecedented Amazon drought, study finds
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The death toll from a small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories is 6, authorities say

Canadian authorities say the death toll from a small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories is six

The death toll from a small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories is 6, authorities say
Americas|News|Opinion|Sports|US|World

Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool

USA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics

Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool
Africa|Crime|MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

UN court to issue ruling Friday on South Africa's request for order to halt Israel's Gaza offensive

The United Nations’ top court says it will issue a decision Friday on South Africa’s request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including that Israel halt its offensive in Gaza

UN court to issue ruling Friday on South Africa's request for order to halt Israel's Gaza offensive
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Greece faces growing opposition from the Orthodox Church over plans to legalize same-sex marriage

Greece’s center-right government is speeding up its timetable to legalize same-sex marriage despite growing opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church

Greece faces growing opposition from the Orthodox Church over plans to legalize same-sex marriage
Environment|Science|World

Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds

The groundwater that supplies farms, homes, industries and cities is being depleted across the world

Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds
Europe|News|World

Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?

After Turkey ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, Hungary became the last member of the military alliance not to have issued its approval

Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Cyprus rescues 60 Syrian migrants from rickety boat after 6 days at sea. Five minors hospitalized

Officials in Cyrpus say police have rescued 60 Syrian migrants from a rickety wooden boat that had been at sea six days and appeared to have run short of food and water

Cyprus rescues 60 Syrian migrants from rickety boat after 6 days at sea. Five minors hospitalized
Asia|News|World

Domestic woes put Kim Jong Un on the defensive – and the offensive – in the Korean Peninsula

Amid signs of growing domestic disquiet over his repressive regime, North Korea’s leader is trying to deflect scrutiny by upping war rhetoric.

Domestic woes put Kim Jong Un on the defensive – and the offensive – in the Korean Peninsula
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Biden’s use of military in Yemen upsets congressional progressives, but fits with long tradition of presidents exercising commander in chief’s power

In the wake of US attacks against Houthi militants in Yemen, a scholar of presidential power to use the military examines the history and present of the laws around US military action.

Biden’s use of military in Yemen upsets congressional progressives, but fits with long tradition of presidents exercising commander in chief’s power
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2 US-flagged ships with cargo for US Defense Department come under attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels

Officials say that two U.S.-flagged ships carrying cargo for the Defense and State departments have come under attack off Yemen

2 US-flagged ships with cargo for US Defense Department come under attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels
Asia|News|World

A fire in China's Jiangxi province kills at least 39 people, state media says

Chinese state media say at least 39 people died and nine others were injured when a fire broke out at a commercial building in southeastern Jiangxi province

A fire in China's Jiangxi province kills at least 39 people, state media says
Africa|News|Sports|World

Civil war turned Somalia's main soccer stadium into an army camp. Now it's hosting games again

A stadium in Somalia’s violence-prone capital is hosting its first soccer tournament in three decades, drawing thousands of people to a sports facility that had been abandoned for decades and later became a military base amid the country’s civil war

Civil war turned Somalia's main soccer stadium into an army camp. Now it's hosting games again
Business|Economy|News|World

China says it's working to de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade

China, the world's biggest exporter, says it is deeply concerned about tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade by forcing many shippers to avoid the Suez Canal

China says it's working to de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade
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Russia says a transport plane has crashed and that 65 Ukrainian POWs were on board

Russia says that a military transport plane that was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war has crashed in a Russian region near Ukraine

Russia says a transport plane has crashed and that 65 Ukrainian POWs were on board
MidEast|News|World

Heavy fighting in Gaza's second-largest city leaves hundreds of patients stranded in main hospital

Israeli forces are battling Palestinian militants near the main hospital in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis

Heavy fighting in Gaza's second-largest city leaves hundreds of patients stranded in main hospital
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Stock market today: World shares climb after China announces market-boosting measures

World shares are higher after China's central bank announced fresh measures to boost its slowing economy and stabilize financial markets

Stock market today: World shares climb after China announces market-boosting measures
Asia|Business|Economy|News|US|World

Taiwan president-elect signals desire to join US-led trade framework

Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te, signalled on Wednesday his desire for Taipei to join the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, considering the island's key role in the

Taiwan president-elect signals desire to join US-led trade framework
Asia|News|Videos|World

Thousands of people are forced out of their homes after 7.1 quake in western China

As aftershocks continued to rock western China on Wednesday, more than 12,000 people were staying in tents and other shelters, lighting bonfires to fend off the freezing weather

Thousands of people are forced out of their homes after 7.1 quake in western China
Europe|News|World

Here's what to know about Sweden's bumpy road toward NATO membership

Sweden’s bid to join NATO has cleared its next-to-last hurdle after being held up for almost two years

Here's what to know about Sweden's bumpy road toward NATO membership
Asia|News|World

China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties

China's Foreign Ministry says Beijing has formally restored diplomatic relations with Nauru after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month

China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
Asia|News|World

Former Taiwan ally Nauru re-establishes diplomatic ties with China

China and Nauru on Wednesday re-established diplomatic ties, Chinese state media reported, after the tiny Pacific island nation unexpectedly severed relations with its now former

Former Taiwan ally Nauru re-establishes diplomatic ties with China
Business|News|World

How hedge funds would trade Red Sea supply disruptions

Attacks in the Red Sea by Iranian-backed Houthi militants on shipping vessels have dealt global supply chains a

How hedge funds would trade Red Sea supply disruptions
MidEast|News|World

Plan for one-month Gaza truce makes progress as Israel hits Khan Younis

Israel and Hamas have moved closer to agreement on a 30-day ceasefire in Gaza when Israeli hostages and Palestinians

Plan for one-month Gaza truce makes progress as Israel hits Khan Younis
Environment|News|US|World

Oregon jury awards $85 million to 9 victims of deadly 2020 wildfires

An Oregon jury has awarded $85 million to nine victims of wildfires that ravaged the state in 2020

Oregon jury awards $85 million to 9 victims of deadly 2020 wildfires
Asia|News|World

North Korea appears to demolish 'reunification arch' as Kim Jong Un turns against ties with South

North Korea appears to have torn down a huge arch in its capital that symbolized reconciliation with South Korea, a week after leader Kim Jong Un dismissed decades of hopes for peaceful reunification with the war-divided peninsula’s south, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press on Wednesday

North Korea appears to demolish 'reunification arch' as Kim Jong Un turns against ties with South
MidEast|News|World

UK's Cameron to raise concerns over Gaza death toll on Israel visit

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will travel to Israel on Wednesday where he is expected to raise concerns over the high number of Palestinians killed and push for a "

UK's Cameron to raise concerns over Gaza death toll on Israel visit
Environment|News|Science|World

'Doomsday Clock' signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AI

A science-oriented advocacy group has announced that their famous “Doomsday Clock” will remain at just 90 seconds before midnight for a second year as several existential threats endanger life on Earth

'Doomsday Clock' signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AI
Africa|News|US|World

Blinken pitches the US as an alternative to Russia's Wagner in Africa’s troubled Sahel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pitching the United States as a better security partner for Africa in place of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, which he accuses of exploiting coup-hit and conflict-hit nations turning to it for help in the continent’s Sahel region

Blinken pitches the US as an alternative to Russia's Wagner in Africa’s troubled Sahel
Environment|News|Science|World

Scientists spot previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins in Antarctica

Scientists have spotted previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins in new satellite imagery

Scientists spot previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins in Antarctica
MidEast|News|US|World

US hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies

The U.S. military has hit three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen within hours of each other in its continued effort to keep violence from the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over into a wider conflict

US hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies
News|World

UN chief warns that Israel's rejection of a two-state solution threatens global peace

The United Nations chief is warning Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau’s rejection of a two-state solution will indefinitely prolong a conflict that is threatening global peace and emboldening extremists everywhere

UN chief warns that Israel's rejection of a two-state solution threatens global peace
MidEast|News|World

Exclusive-One-month Gaza truce focus of intensive talks, sources say

Israel and Hamas broadly agree in principle that an exchange of Israeli hostages for

Exclusive-One-month Gaza truce focus of intensive talks, sources say
Americas|News|World

Dueling political factions demonstrate in Venezuela's capital as presidential election race heats up

Dueling political factions are demonstrating on the streets of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas

Dueling political factions demonstrate in Venezuela's capital as presidential election race heats up
News|US|World

US determined to remain strong security partner for Nigeria -Blinken

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States is determined to remain a strong security partner for Nigeria, whose military is backed by the U.S.,

US determined to remain strong security partner for Nigeria -Blinken
Europe|News|World

Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey's parliament backed Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing a last major hurdle toward enlarging the Western bloc after 20

Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid
Africa|Crime|News|World

South African police arrest man who says he started a fire that left 76 dead to hide another killing

A man has been arrested hours after he claimed responsibility for starting a building fire in South Africa last year that killed 76 people while trying to get rid of the body of someone he had killed

South African police arrest man who says he started a fire that left 76 dead to hide another killing
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkey's parliament approves Sweden's NATO membership bid

Turkey's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday following more than four hours of debate, clearing a last major hurdle to expanding the Western military

Turkey's parliament approves Sweden's NATO membership bid
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela opposition presidential candidate announces alliance, seeks election date

Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado on Tuesday announced an alliance with political parties and civil society organizations that will help organize

Venezuela opposition presidential candidate announces alliance, seeks election date
News|US|World

Russia probing for Ukraine weaknesses as US funding stalls

Russia's military is carrying out probing attacks with barrages of missiles and drones in an attempt to find weaknesses in Ukraine's military as U.S. funding for security

Russia probing for Ukraine weaknesses as US funding stalls
News|Political|World

Rifts within Israel resurface as war in Gaza drags on. Some want elections now

After the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, Israelis put aside their differences and rallied behind the war effort in Gaza

Rifts within Israel resurface as war in Gaza drags on. Some want elections now
Americas|World

16 million people live in neighborhoods Brazil calls 'subnormal.' It's finally changing the name

Brazil's statistics and geography institute will start using “favelas and urban communities” to describe thousands of poor urban neighborhoods

16 million people live in neighborhoods Brazil calls 'subnormal.' It's finally changing the name
Americas|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Racially diverse Puerto Rico debates bill that aims to ban hair discrimination

Puerto Rico legislators are holding a public hearing on a bill that seeks to prohibit discrimination against certain hairstyles in the racially diverse U.S. territory, sparking a heated debate

Racially diverse Puerto Rico debates bill that aims to ban hair discrimination
Americas|Election|News|Political|US|World

Canada is preparing for a second Trump presidency. Trudeau says Trump 'represents uncertainty'

Canada’s government is preparing for the possibility that Donald Trump could reach the White House again

Canada is preparing for a second Trump presidency. Trudeau says Trump 'represents uncertainty'
Europe|News|World

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership, lifting a key hurdle

Turkish legislators have endorsed Sweden’s membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned country’s entry into the military alliance

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership, lifting a key hurdle
Europe|News|Science|World

Atomic scientists keep 'Doomsday Clock' as close to midnight as ever

Atomic scientists on Tuesday kept their "Doomsday Clock" set as close to midnight as ever before, citing Russia's actions on nuclear weapons amid its invasion of

Atomic scientists keep 'Doomsday Clock' as close to midnight as ever
Asia|News|World

Maldives gives port clearance to a Chinese ship. The move could inflame a dispute with India

The Maldives government has confirmed giving clearance to a Chinese ship to dock in its port, a move which could further irk India with whom the tiny archipelago nation is involved in a diplomatic spat

Maldives gives port clearance to a Chinese ship. The move could inflame a dispute with India
Election|News|US|World

Trump reelection would mean unpredictability for Canada - PM Trudeau

If Republican frontrunner Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election this November it would mean a certain amount of unpredictability for Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Trump reelection would mean unpredictability for Canada - PM Trudeau
Europe|News|US|World

Europe should boycott Alabama over nitrogen execution - peace group

A peace group with close ties to the Vatican said on Tuesday it will appeal to European businesses and tourists to boycott the U.S. state of Alabama if it went

Europe should boycott Alabama over nitrogen execution - peace group
Arts|Europe|News|Videos|World

Oscar nomination for '20 Days in Mariupol,' AP's first, comes as bombs fall on filmmaker's hometown

“20 Days in Mariupol,” Mstyslav Chernov’s harrowing chronicle of the besieged Ukrainian city and the international journalists who remained there after Russia invaded, has been nominated for best documentary at the Academy Awards

Oscar nomination for '20 Days in Mariupol,' AP's first, comes as bombs fall on filmmaker's hometown
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Britain to announce new sanctions against Houthis in coming days - PM Sunak

Britain plans to announce new sanctions in the coming days targeting Houthi financing of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday.

Britain to announce new sanctions against Houthis in coming days - PM Sunak
MidEast|News|World

Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?

Israel and Hamas are running through countless weapons in the ongoing war − but where are those weapons coming from?

Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?
MidEast|News|Political|World

How much influence does Iran have over its proxy ‘Axis of Resistance’ − Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis?

Iran has expanded its network of partners across the Middle East. But it isn’t a simple case of Tehran dictating the terms of the alliance.

How much influence does Iran have over its proxy ‘Axis of Resistance’ − Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis?
Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Back in the USSR: New high school textbooks in Russia whitewash Stalin’s terror as Putin wages war on historical memory

The whitewashing of former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin and his crimes is crucial for understanding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s imperialist ideology and goals.

Back in the USSR: New high school textbooks in Russia whitewash Stalin’s terror as Putin wages war on historical memory
Asia|News|World

North Korea tears down monument symbolizing union with the South - report

North Korea has demolished a major monument in its capital that symbolized the goal of reconciliation with South Korea on the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, who last week called the

North Korea tears down monument symbolizing union with the South - report
Business|Technology|Travel|World

Airbnb donates $10 million to 120 nonprofits on 6 continents through its unusual community fund

Airbnb has donated a total of $10 million to more than 120 nonprofits in 44 countries on six continents

Airbnb donates $10 million to 120 nonprofits on 6 continents through its unusual community fund
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany's top court rules a far-right party is ineligible for funding because of its ideology

Germany’s highest court has ruled that a small far-right party will not get any state funding for the next six years because it’s values and goals are unconstitutional

Germany's top court rules a far-right party is ineligible for funding because of its ideology
Asia|News|World

Filipino fisherman to China's coast guard on disputed shoal: `This is Philippine territory. Go away'

A Filipino fishing boat captain is protesting the Chinese coast guard’s aggression in the disputed South China Sea where he asserts that Chinese officers forcibly drove him and his men away from a disputed shoal

Filipino fisherman to China's coast guard on disputed shoal: `This is Philippine territory. Go away'
Europe|News|World

Italy looks to use G7 chair to boost support for Ukraine, scrutinise AI

Italy will use its presidency of the Group of Seven major democracies to challenge growing perceptions that Russia is winning in Ukraine and that

Italy looks to use G7 chair to boost support for Ukraine, scrutinise AI
Arts|Europe|News|World

Fire destroys thousands works of art at the main gallery in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia

Thousands of artworks have been destroyed in a fire that swept through the main art gallery in Abkhazia in a severe blow to the cultural heritage of the separatist Georgian region

Fire destroys thousands works of art at the main gallery in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia
Europe|News|World

Russia strikes Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities - Defence Ministry

Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine's military production facilities and successfully hit all intended targets, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

Russia strikes Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities - Defence Ministry
Asia|US|World

Japan, US agree to maintain sanctions on Russia, support Ukraine

Japan and the United States said on Tuesday they would continue to work with each other in maintaining the sanctions against Russia and supporting Ukraine in line with an agreement

Japan, US agree to maintain sanctions on Russia, support Ukraine
Asia|News|World

China undergoes rare scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting

China underwent scrutiny of its human rights record at a key U.N. meeting on Tuesday, with Western countries calling for more protections for Xinjiang Uyghurs and

China undergoes rare scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkey set to approve Sweden's NATO membership bid after long delay

Turkey's parliament is widely expected to approve Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to

Turkey set to approve Sweden's NATO membership bid after long delay
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter to his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, inviting him to Budapest to discuss Sweden’s accession into the NATO military alliance

Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership
Asia|Crime|News|World

Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar, activists say

A study issued Tuesday by researchers collecting evidence of war crimes in Myanmar supported reports that air strikes by the military government damaged churches in the Buddhist-dominated country’s sole Christian-majority state

Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar, activists say
Europe|News|World

NATO signs 1.1 billion euro contract for 155mm artillery ammunition

NATO has signed a 1.1 billion euro contract for 155mm artillery ammunition, the alliance said on Tuesday, with part of the shells to be supplied to Ukraine after complaints a

NATO signs 1.1 billion euro contract for 155mm artillery ammunition
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Japan is rich, but many of its children are poor; a film documents the plight of single mothers

The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of caring for their children and doing housework — all while suffering from poverty

Japan is rich, but many of its children are poor; a film documents the plight of single mothers
Asia|News|World

Death toll in southwestern China landslide rises to 31 while more remain missing

Chinese state media say 31 people are confirmed dead while several remain missing after a landslide in a remote, mountainous part of the southwestern province of Yunnan

Death toll in southwestern China landslide rises to 31 while more remain missing
Europe|News|World

Russian missiles strike Ukrainian cities again, killing at least 7 and wounding dozens

Russian missiles struck three Ukrainian cities, including its two biggest, damaging apartment buildings and killing at least seven people

Russian missiles strike Ukrainian cities again, killing at least 7 and wounding dozens
News|World

Live updates | Israeli troops encircle Gaza's second-largest city and blast kills 21 soldiers

The Israeli military says its forces have encircled the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, the Palestinian territory’s second-largest city

Live updates | Israeli troops encircle Gaza's second-largest city and blast kills 21 soldiers
News|US|World

Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

The United States is out of money for Ukraine right now and is unable to send the ammunition and missiles that the government in Kyiv needs to fend off Russia’s invasion

Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv
MidEast|News|World

21 Israeli troops are killed in the deadliest attack on the military since the Gaza offensive began

The Israeli military says that Palestinian militants carried out the deadliest single attack on Israel’s forces since the Hamas raid that triggered the war

21 Israeli troops are killed in the deadliest attack on the military since the Gaza offensive began
Europe|News|Political|World

Almost 80 years after the Holocaust, 245,000 Jewish survivors are still alive

Almost 80 years after the Holocaust, about 245,000 Jewish survivors are still living across more than 90 countries

Almost 80 years after the Holocaust, 245,000 Jewish survivors are still alive
Asia|News|World

Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities

Western countries have used a regular U.N.-backed review of China's human rights record to press Beijing to do more to allow freedom of expression, protect the rights of ethnic minorities, repeal a national security law in Hong Kong and to implement other changes

Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities
Australia|News|Technology|World

Russian is sanctioned over the hacking release of Australian health insurer client data

A Russian national has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K. and Australian governments for his role in a cyber attack that compromised the personal details of more than 10 million Australians

Russian is sanctioned over the hacking release of Australian health insurer client data
MidEast|News|World

Russia's Lavrov talks Middle East with Iran, Turkey, Lebanon

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with his counterparts from Iran, Turkey and Lebanon ahead of the United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday due to discuss the Middle

Russia's Lavrov talks Middle East with Iran, Turkey, Lebanon
MidEast|News|World

US pushes for pause in Gaza as Israel suffers worst loss of soldiers

Intense international mediation efforts are working toward exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners

US pushes for pause in Gaza as Israel suffers worst loss of soldiers
News|World

US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen

The U.S. and British militaries have bombed eight locations used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen

US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen
Economy|News|World

Russia clashes with US and Ukraine supporters, ruling out any peace plan backed by Kyiv and the West

Russia’s foreign minister has clashed with the United States and Ukraine’s supporters at a U.N. meeting where Moscow ruled out any peace plan backed by Kyiv and the West, and China warned that further global chaos could impact the slowing global economy

Russia clashes with US and Ukraine supporters, ruling out any peace plan backed by Kyiv and the West
News|US|World

Flash floods inundate homes and overturn cars in San Diego as heavy rains sweep through much of US

Flash floods inundated homes and overturned cars in Southern California as torrential rain swept through a large swath of the U.S. Over a three-hour period on Monday, a whopping 3 inches of rain fell near San Diego

Flash floods inundate homes and overturn cars in San Diego as heavy rains sweep through much of US
News|US|World

Death on the Arabian Sea: How a Navy SEAL fell into rough waters and another died trying to save him

The U.S. Navy released the names of the two SEALs who were lost at sea during a raid on a boat carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen

Death on the Arabian Sea: How a Navy SEAL fell into rough waters and another died trying to save him
News|Political|US|World

Supreme Court allows federal agents to cut razor wire Texas installed on US-Mexico border

A divided Supreme Court is allowing Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border while a lawsuit over the wire continues

Supreme Court allows federal agents to cut razor wire Texas installed on US-Mexico border
Asia|News|World

'Very strong' 7.1 magnitude quake in western China kills 3 as officials cite sparse population there

Officials say a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region has killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather

'Very strong' 7.1 magnitude quake in western China kills 3 as officials cite sparse population there
News|US|World

As deep freeze grips the South, North Carolina gators chill out

The deep freeze that gripped the U.S.

As deep freeze grips the South, North Carolina gators chill out
Africa|Americas|Economy|News|US|World

Blinken begins Africa tour in Cape Verde, touting the US as a key security and economic partner

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a tour of four African countries, meeting with the leaders of Cape Verde and Ivory Coast and touting America as the continent’s key economic and security ally at times of regional and international crises

Blinken begins Africa tour in Cape Verde, touting the US as a key security and economic partner
Celebrity|Health|News|US|World

Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62

Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer

Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
Business|Finance|News|World

Gas exporting group sees tight global LNG markets until 2026

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) sees tight global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets until 2026 as demand rises 1.5% this year and by up to 22% through 2050, the

Gas exporting group sees tight global LNG markets until 2026
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Palestinians flee heavy fighting in southern Gaza as US and UK bomb Yemen again

Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip is pounding the southern city of Khan Younis

Live updates | Palestinians flee heavy fighting in southern Gaza as US and UK bomb Yemen again
Crime|Europe|News|World

Spain's top court says the government broke the law when it sent child migrants back to Morocco

Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021

Spain's top court says the government broke the law when it sent child migrants back to Morocco
Africa|News|World

Liberia’s new president takes office with a promise to ‘rescue’ Africa’s oldest republic

Liberia’s new President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has been sworn into office after a narrow win in the November elections to become the country's oldest-ever president

Liberia’s new president takes office with a promise to ‘rescue’ Africa’s oldest republic
Asia|News|World

Iran's foreign minister will visit Pakistan next week after tit-for-tat airstrikes

Pakistan says Iran's foreign minister will visit the country next week

Iran's foreign minister will visit Pakistan next week after tit-for-tat airstrikes
News|World

Netanyahu to Gaza hostage kin: Hamas has not made a solid deal offer

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back on Monday after speculation that a new release of Gaza hostages was in the works, saying Israel was taking an unspecified

Netanyahu to Gaza hostage kin: Hamas has not made a solid deal offer
MidEast|News|US|World

Iran is 'directly involved' in Yemen Houthi rebel ship attacks, US Navy's Mideast chief tells AP

The U.S. Navy’s top Mideast commander says Iran is “very directly involved” in ship attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels during Israel’s war against Hamas

Iran is 'directly involved' in Yemen Houthi rebel ship attacks, US Navy's Mideast chief tells AP
Asia|News|World

As his son faces a graft probe, a Malaysian ex-PM says the government wants to prosecute its rivals

Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad attacked a graft probe into his associates as politically motivated, a week after his eldest son was ordered to hand over information to investigators

As his son faces a graft probe, a Malaysian ex-PM says the government wants to prosecute its rivals
Europe|News|World

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after uproar over antisemitic messages on X

Elon Musk has visited the site of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after uproar over antisemitic messages on X
Europe|News|World

Russia is acting to thwart Ukrainian attacks on civilians, infrastructure -Kremlin

Russia is taking all "necessary measures" to defend its citizens and key infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks, the Kremlin said on Monday, a day after Moscow accused Kyiv's forces

Russia is acting to thwart Ukrainian attacks on civilians, infrastructure -Kremlin
Asia|News|World

Exclusive-China lobbies countries to praise its rights record ahead of UN review - diplomats

China has been lobbying non-Western countries to praise its human rights record ahead of a key U.N. meeting where it will face questions and criticism over its actions

Exclusive-China lobbies countries to praise its rights record ahead of UN review - diplomats
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|News|World

UN migration agency seeks $7.9 billion to help people on the move and the communities that host them

The U.N.’s migration agency is launching its first “global appeal,” seeking $7.9 billion to help people on the move and ensure smoother pathways to migration

UN migration agency seeks $7.9 billion to help people on the move and the communities that host them
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

EU pushes for Palestinian statehood, rejecting Israeli leader's insistence that it's off the table

European Union foreign ministers say the creation of a Palestinian state is the only credible way to achieve peace in the Middle East

EU pushes for Palestinian statehood, rejecting Israeli leader's insistence that it's off the table
Asia|Health|News|World

Taliban is enforcing restrictions on single and unaccompanied Afghan women, UN says

A U.N. report says the Taliban are restricting Afghan women's access to work, travel and health care if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian, a mahram

Taliban is enforcing restrictions on single and unaccompanied Afghan women, UN says
News|US|World

UN migration agency seeks $7.9 billion for migrant support

The United Nations migration agency aims to raise $7.9 billion this year through a new funding push to bolster efforts to protect migrants, reduce displacement and

UN migration agency seeks $7.9 billion for migrant support
Europe|News|World

Poland's prime minister visits Ukraine in the latest show of support for Kyiv against Russia

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is vowing to keep supporting Ukraine against Russia’s nearly 2-year-old invasion

Poland's prime minister visits Ukraine in the latest show of support for Kyiv against Russia
Asia|News|World

South Korea grants extension to truth commission as investigators examine foreign adoption cases

South Korea’s presidential office says it has approved a request by the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a one-year extension after investigators sought more time to examine human rights violations linked to past military governments

South Korea grants extension to truth commission as investigators examine foreign adoption cases
Election|MidEast|News|US|World

In Pennsylvania's Senate race, McCormick elevates the Israel-Hamas war in a bid for Jewish voters

A Republican running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania is escalating criticism of Democrats over the Israel-Hamas war and has traveled to the Israel-Gaza border to make the case that the Biden administration hasn’t backed Israel strongly enough

In Pennsylvania's Senate race, McCormick elevates the Israel-Hamas war in a bid for Jewish voters
Europe|News|Videos|World

France gets ready to say 'merci' to World War II veterans for D-Day's 80th anniversary this year

France is getting ready to show its gratitude towards World War II veterans who will return to Normandy beaches this year for 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day to mark the defeat of the Nazis

France gets ready to say 'merci' to World War II veterans for D-Day's 80th anniversary this year
Africa|Health|News|Science|World

Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children

Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa

Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children
News|World

Modi opens Hindu temple built on ruins on razed mosque, in political triumph for prime minister

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a controversial Hindu temple that was built on the ruins of a razed historic mosque

Modi opens Hindu temple built on ruins on razed mosque, in political triumph for prime minister
Arts|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Benito the giraffe goes on a 40-hour road trip to find warmth, and maybe a mate, in central Mexico

A giraffe named Benito has started a 40-hour road trip to leave the cold and loneliness of Mexico’s border city of Ciudad Juarez, and maybe find love and warmth in his new home

Benito the giraffe goes on a 40-hour road trip to find warmth, and maybe a mate, in central Mexico
Asia|Celebrity|News|World

A temple to a top Hindu deity was built over a destroyed mosque in India. Here is why it matters

India’s top politicians, religious leaders and celebrities have gathered in the holy city of Ayodhya for the partial opening of a grand temple for one of Hinduism’s most revered deities, Lord Ram

A temple to a top Hindu deity was built over a destroyed mosque in India. Here is why it matters
Asia|News|World

Two survivors rescued after landslide buried homes in freezing weather in southwest China, 11 died

Chinese state media say 11 people died after a landslide buried 47 people in a remote, mountainous part of the southwestern province of Yunnan

Two survivors rescued after landslide buried homes in freezing weather in southwest China, 11 died
MidEast|News|World

Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons

The military says a 10-day search to rescue two Navy SEALs lost in the Arabian Sea during a mission to board a ship and confiscate Iranian-made weapons has ended and the sailors are considered deceased

Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons
Americas|News|US|World

A caravan of migrants from Honduras who were heading to the US dissolves in Guatemala

The Guatemalan Migration Institute reports that a caravan of some 500 migrants that departed northern Honduras in hopes of reaching the United States has dissolved after crossing the border into Guatemala

A caravan of migrants from Honduras who were heading to the US dissolves in Guatemala
Health|MidEast|News|World

Strike kills Hezbollah fighter, civilian in Lebanon, amid seeming Israeli shift to targeted killings

Lebanese state media and health officials say an Israeli airstrike has hit two vehicles near a Lebanese army checkpoint in south Lebanon

Strike kills Hezbollah fighter, civilian in Lebanon, amid seeming Israeli shift to targeted killings
Europe|News|World

Danish royals attend church service to mark King Frederik's first visit outside the capital

Denmark’s royal family has participated in a special “celebratory church service” at Aarhus Cathedral

Danish royals attend church service to mark King Frederik's first visit outside the capital
Africa|Business|Economy|News|World

Libya says production has resumed at its largest oilfield after more than 2-week hiatus

Libya’s state-owned oil company says production has resumed at the country’s largest oilfield, ending a more than two-week hiatus after protesters blocked the facility over fuel shortages

Libya says production has resumed at its largest oilfield after more than 2-week hiatus
Science|Technology|World

Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon – the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions

Japan is one of several countries that weren’t part of the space race of the 1950s and 1960s looking toward the Moon. They’ve now become the 5th country to have landed on its surface.

Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon – the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions
News|World

Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 while Israel announces the death of another hostage

The Health Ministry in Gaza says the Palestinian death toll from the war between Israel and Hamas in the besieged territory has surpassed 25,000

Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 while Israel announces the death of another hostage
Europe|News|World

At least 27 people are reported killed in an attack on Donetsk in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Russian-installed officials in the eastern city of Donetsk say at least 27 people have been killed in the shelling by Ukraine of a market

At least 27 people are reported killed in an attack on Donetsk in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Europe|News|World

A century after Lenin's death, the USSR's founder seems to be an afterthought in modern Russia

A century after the death of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union is largely an afterthought in modern Russia

A century after Lenin's death, the USSR's founder seems to be an afterthought in modern Russia
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO's Steadfast Defender exercises mark return to Cold War schemes, Russia says

The scale of NATO's Steadfast Defender 2024 exercises mark an "irrevocable return" of the alliance to Cold War schemes, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the state

NATO's Steadfast Defender exercises mark return to Cold War schemes, Russia says
News|World

A Hindu temple built atop a razed mosque in India is helping Modi boost his political standing

Three decades after Hindu mobs tore down a historical mosque, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration of a grand Hindu temple at the same site on Monday

A Hindu temple built atop a razed mosque in India is helping Modi boost his political standing
News|World

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an early date

North Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified “early date” as the countries continue to align in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an early date
MidEast|News|US|World

Amid tough reelection fight, San Francisco mayor declines to veto resolution she criticized on Gaza

Amid a tough reelection fight, Mayor London Breed has declined to veto a non-binding resolution from the San Francisco supervisors calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza

Amid tough reelection fight, San Francisco mayor declines to veto resolution she criticized on Gaza
Europe|News|World

Zelenskiy counts on more Western defence aid for Ukraine in next two months

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he expected a number of new Western defence packages for Ukraine to be signed this and next month.

Zelenskiy counts on more Western defence aid for Ukraine in next two months
Americas|World

Piedad Cordoba, an outspoken leftist who straddled Colombia's ideological divide, dies at age 68

Piedad Córdoba, an outspoken Colombian lawmaker who for decades championed the rights of her fellow Afro-Colombians while undertaking huge risks as a go-between to leftist rebel groups, has died

Piedad Cordoba, an outspoken leftist who straddled Colombia's ideological divide, dies at age 68
MidEast|News|World

Saudi says escalating tensions amid Houthi attacks and US strikes are dangerous

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said the kingdom was "very worried" that tensions in the Red Sea amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis and U.S. strikes on Houthi

Saudi says escalating tensions amid Houthi attacks and US strikes are dangerous
News|US|World

911 calls from Maui capture pleas for the stranded, the missing and those caught in the fire's chaos

The day after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century destroyed a seaside community on Maui, the barrage of 911 calls didn’t stop: Reports of missing people, stranded family members and confused tourists trapped without food or water lit up the emergency lines every few minutes, interspersed with reports of new fires starting and older ones flaring back up

911 calls from Maui capture pleas for the stranded, the missing and those caught in the fire's chaos
MidEast|News|World

Father of American teen killed in West Bank by Israeli fire rails against US support for Israel

The father of an American teen killed by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank has railed against Washington’s military support for Israel

Father of American teen killed in West Bank by Israeli fire rails against US support for Israel
Europe|News|Political|World

Protests against Germany's far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists

Tens of thousands of people have turned out to protest the far right in cities across Germany

Protests against Germany's far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists
Crime|Economy|Europe|News|World

Russia will consider property confiscations for those convicted of discrediting the army

A senior lawmaker says Russia's parliament will consider a law allowing for the confiscation of money and property from those deemed to spread “deliberately false information” about Moscow's military actions

Russia will consider property confiscations for those convicted of discrediting the army
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Two British warships collided in a Middle East port. No one was injured but damage was sustained

The British navy says two of its warships have collided in a harbor in Bahrain, causing damage but no injuries

Two British warships collided in a Middle East port. No one was injured but damage was sustained
Africa|News|World

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following his disputed reelection

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has been sworn into office after a disputed December election

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following his disputed reelection
Crime|Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

An explosive case of police violence in the Paris suburbs ends with the conviction of 3 officers

A French court has convicted three police officers of “voluntary violence” towards a youth worker in a Paris suburb who suffered serious injuries to his rectum after being assaulted with a police baton during an identity check seven years ago

An explosive case of police violence in the Paris suburbs ends with the conviction of 3 officers
News|US|World

Zelenskyy calls Trump's rhetoric about Ukraine's war with Russia 'very dangerous'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's worried at the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House

Zelenskyy calls Trump's rhetoric about Ukraine's war with Russia 'very dangerous'
News|World

Netanyahu told Biden Gaza plans clash with 'Palestinian sovereignty', statement says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Saturday to push back against U.S.

Netanyahu told Biden Gaza plans clash with 'Palestinian sovereignty', statement says
News|Science|Technology|World

Four astronauts, including Turkey's first, arrive at space station

A four-man crew including Turkey's first astronaut arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) early on Saturday for a two-week stay in the latest such mission

Four astronauts, including Turkey's first, arrive at space station
News|World

Exclusive-Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen, sources say

Commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Lebanon's Hezbollah group are on the ground in Yemen helping to direct and

Exclusive-Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen, sources say
News|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu rejects any Palestinian sovereignty in post-war Gaza, rebuffing Biden

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he “will not compromise on full Israeli control” over Gaza and that “this is contrary to a Palestinian state."

Israel's Netanyahu rejects any Palestinian sovereignty in post-war Gaza, rebuffing Biden
MidEast|News|World

An Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital killed at least 5 Iranian advisers, officials say

Syrian and Iranian officials and media say an Israeli strike on the Syrian capital of Damascus has killed five Iranian advisers with the expeditionary Al Quds force belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard

An Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital killed at least 5 Iranian advisers, officials say
News|Science|Technology|World

Iran launches satellite that is part of a Western-criticized program as regional tensions spike

Iran says it has launched a satellite into its highest orbit yet, the latest for a program the West fears improves Tehran’s ballistic missiles

Iran launches satellite that is part of a Western-criticized program as regional tensions spike
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Women and children are the main victims of the Israel-Hamas war with 16,000 killed, UN says

The United Nations agency promoting gender equality says women and children are the main victims of the war in Gaza, with an estimated 16,000 killed

Women and children are the main victims of the Israel-Hamas war with 16,000 killed, UN says
News|Political|US|World

Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally have spoken by phone after a glaring, nearly four-week gap in direct communication

Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war
Education|World

Harvard creates task forces on antisemitism and Islamophobia

Like other universities, Harvard is struggling to manage campus responses to Israel's war in Gaza

Harvard creates task forces on antisemitism and Islamophobia
News|World

US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say

U.S. officials say American fighter jets struck Iranian-backed Houthi rebel sites for the sixth time Friday, taking out anti-ship missile launchers that were prepared to fire

US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say
Celebrity|News|World

Prince Harry drops libel case against Daily Mail after damaging pretrial ruling

Prince Harry has dropped his libel lawsuit against the publisher of a British tabloid following a ruling that had damaged his case and in which the judge suggested he might lose at trial

Prince Harry drops libel case against Daily Mail after damaging pretrial ruling
Europe|News|World

More than 1,000 rally in Russian region in continuing protests over activist's jailing

More than 1,000 people have rallied in the Russian region of Bashkortostan, continuing a series of protests triggered by the conviction and sentencing of a local activist and handing a new challenge to the Kremlin

More than 1,000 rally in Russian region in continuing protests over activist's jailing
Business|Europe|News|World

At Davos, leaders talked big on rebuilding trust. Can the World Economic Forum make a difference?

Business and political elites descended on the Swiss Alpine snows of Davos to suss out “rebuilding trust” in a splintering world

At Davos, leaders talked big on rebuilding trust. Can the World Economic Forum make a difference?
Europe|News|World

The US is struggling to handle an immigration surge – here’s how Europe is dealing with its own influx

Germany and Italy are among the countries that are looking for ways to handle rises in undocumented migration and, in many cases, are making it harder for people to remain in their countries.

The US is struggling to handle an immigration surge – here’s how Europe is dealing with its own influx
Asia|News|World

Beijing may have brokered a fragile truce in northern Myanmar – but it can’t mask China’s inability to influence warring parties

Beijing is losing patience with Myanmar’s military, as well as its influence with resistance groups.

Beijing may have brokered a fragile truce in northern Myanmar – but it can’t mask China’s inability to influence warring parties
News|US|World

Boeing 747 cargo plane makes emergency landing shortly after takeoff at Miami airport

A witness saw sparks shooting from a cargo plane as it made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff

Boeing 747 cargo plane makes emergency landing shortly after takeoff at Miami airport
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon

Japan has become the fifth country in history to reach the moon

Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
Europe|News|Sports|World

Without handshakes, Ukrainian players trying to keep message alive at Australian Open

A Ukrainian player refusing to shake the hand of a Russian or Belarusian at the net has become a common sight on the tennis tours over the past two years

Without handshakes, Ukrainian players trying to keep message alive at Australian Open
MidEast|News|World

Rifts emerge among top Israeli officials over how to handle the war against Hamas in Gaza

Rifts are emerging among top Israeli officials over the handling of the war against the Hamas militant group in Gaza

Rifts emerge among top Israeli officials over how to handle the war against Hamas in Gaza
Crime|News|World

Sri Lanka has arrested tens of thousands in drug raids criticized by UN human rights body

Sri Lankan authorities say they have arrested tens of thousands of people in a monthlong crackdown on drugs and are vowing to continue despite U.N. criticism of possible human rights violations during the “heavy-handed” operation

Sri Lanka has arrested tens of thousands in drug raids criticized by UN human rights body
Europe|News|World

A Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot inside Russia causes a massive blaze, officials say

A Russian official says a Ukrainian drone has struck an oil storage depot in western Russia, causing a massive blaze

A Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot inside Russia causes a massive blaze, officials say
Science|Technology|World

Japan joins an elite club by landing on the moon. What are others doing?

Japan has landed a spacecraft on the moon, an attempt at the world’s first “pinpoint lunar landing.”

Japan joins an elite club by landing on the moon. What are others doing?
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | US jets strike Yemen a sixth time as Israel's war in Gaza raises regional tensions

U.S. fighter jets struck Houthi rebel sites in Yemen for a sixth time Friday, taking out anti-ship missile launchers that were prepared to fire

Live updates | US jets strike Yemen a sixth time as Israel's war in Gaza raises regional tensions
Asia|News|World

North Korea says it tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone in response to rivals' naval drills

North Korea says it has tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone in response to a combined naval exercise by South Korea, the United States and Japan this week, as it continues to blame its rivals for raising tensions in the region

North Korea says it tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone in response to rivals' naval drills
Asia|News|World

South Korea calls on divided UN council 'to break the silence' on North Korea's tests and threats

South Korea is calling on the divided U.N. Security Council “to break the silence” over North Korea’s escalating missile tests and threats

South Korea calls on divided UN council 'to break the silence' on North Korea's tests and threats
Asia|News|US|World

After Taiwan's election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing

Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict

After Taiwan's election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
Business|Food|Science|Technology|World

Israeli company gets green light to make world's first cultivated beef steaks

Aleph Farms of Israel has received the preliminary green light from health officials to produce and sell the world's first steaks made from cultivated beef cells, not the entire animal

Israeli company gets green light to make world's first cultivated beef steaks
Science|Technology|World

Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flight

SpaceX has launched Turkey's first astronaut along with a Swede and Italian to the International Space Station

Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flight
MidEast|News|World

As the youngest Israeli hostage turns 1, his family pleads for a deal to release more from Gaza

Hundreds of people gathered in Tel Aviv to mark the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the youngest Israeli hostage held in Gaza

As the youngest Israeli hostage turns 1, his family pleads for a deal to release more from Gaza
Environment|News|Science|World

Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast

Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds of miles off the U.S. coast

Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast
Asia|News|Sports|World

Pro-Palestinian chants ring out again during Asian Cup game

Chants of “free, free Palestine” rang out again during the Palestinian soccer team’s game against United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup

Pro-Palestinian chants ring out again during Asian Cup game
News|World

More than 300 journalists around the world imprisoned because of their work, report says

An estimated 320 journalists around the world were imprisoned because of their work toward the end of 2023

More than 300 journalists around the world imprisoned because of their work, report says
Africa|News|US|World

Blinken's latest diplomatic trip will take him to Africa as crises continue to vex US foreign policy

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is planning to visit four African countries as the Biden administration tries to keep its eyes on all corners of the world while being consumed by crises in Ukraine, the Mideast and the Red Sea

Blinken's latest diplomatic trip will take him to Africa as crises continue to vex US foreign policy
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks

U.S. forces have conducted a fifth strike against Iranian-backed Houthi rebel military sites in Yemen

US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks
Crime|News|World

Gangs in Haiti have attacked a community for 4 days and residents fear the violence could spread

Gang members have raided a key community in Haiti’s capital that is home to numerous police officers and has been under siege for four days in an ongoing attack

Gangs in Haiti have attacked a community for 4 days and residents fear the violence could spread
Europe|News|World

NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades next week, involving around 90,000 personnel

NATO will launch next week its biggest war games in decades with around 90,000 personnel set to take part in monthslong military exercises

NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades next week, involving around 90,000 personnel
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|News|Stock Markets|US|World

US sanctions a United Arab Emirates shipping firm for allegedly violating Russian oil price cap

The U.S. hit a United Arab Emirates shipping firm and its 18 vessels with sanctions after it transported Russian crude oil above the $60 per barrel price cap

US sanctions a United Arab Emirates shipping firm for allegedly violating Russian oil price cap
Africa|Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

1 dead, at least 6 injured in post-election unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros

A health official says one person has been killed and at least six injured after a second day of violent unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros

1 dead, at least 6 injured in post-election unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros
Europe|News|World

Thousands rally across Slovakia to condemn changes to penal code proposed by populist prime minister

Thousands of people have rallied across Slovakia as protests intensify against a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the penal code

Thousands rally across Slovakia to condemn changes to penal code proposed by populist prime minister
Economy|Europe|News|World

European Union institutions gear up for a fight over Orbán's rule of law record, funds for Hungary

The European Union's institutions are gearing up for a fight over Hungary and a controversial transfer of 10 billion euros or nearly $11 billion in funds to Budapest

European Union institutions gear up for a fight over Orbán's rule of law record, funds for Hungary
Crime|Europe|News|World

A Russian border city cancels Orthodox Epiphany events due to the threat of Ukrainian attacks

A Russian city near the Ukrainian border canceled its traditional Orthodox Epiphany festivities on Friday due to the threat of attacks as Kyiv’s forces pursue a new strategy with the war approaching its two-year milestone

A Russian border city cancels Orthodox Epiphany events due to the threat of Ukrainian attacks
MidEast|News|World

Could it escalate? A look at what is behind Iran and Pakistan's airstrikes

This week’s airstrikes between Iran and Pakistan mark a significant escalation in fraught relations between the neighbors

Could it escalate? A look at what is behind Iran and Pakistan's airstrikes
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Health announcements about King Charles III and Kate mark a departure for the tight-lipped UK royals

The double health announcements from Britain’s royal family have put a spotlight on the private lives of the U.K.‘s senior royals

Health announcements about King Charles III and Kate mark a departure for the tight-lipped UK royals
Asia|News|US|World

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup

Japan has signed a deal with the United States to purchase up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its ongoing military buildup in response to increased regional threats

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup
MidEast|News|World

An airstrike on southern Syria, likely carried out by Jordan's air force, kills 9

Syrian opposition activists say an airstrike that was likely carried out by Jordan’s air force on southern Syria has killed at least nine people in the latest of strikes in recent months

An airstrike on southern Syria, likely carried out by Jordan's air force, kills 9
News|Political|US|World

Russia's foreign minister rejects a US proposal to resume talks on nuclear arms control

Russia’s top diplomat has dismissed a U.S. proposal to resume dialogue on nuclear arms control

Russia's foreign minister rejects a US proposal to resume talks on nuclear arms control
Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

AI is the buzz, the big opportunity and the risk to watch among the Davos glitterati

Artificial intelligence is easily the biggest buzzword for world leaders and corporate bosses diving into big ideas at the World Economic Forum’s glitzy annual meeting in Davos

AI is the buzz, the big opportunity and the risk to watch among the Davos glitterati
Europe|News|World

France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle

France has announced more deliveries of its Caesar artillery system to Ukraine and is accelerating weapons production to avoid depleting its own military stocks while continuing to support the war effort against Russia’s invasion

France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu says he told the US that he opposes a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has informed the United States that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of any postwar scenario

Netanyahu says he told the US that he opposes a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario
MidEast|News|US|World

Live updates | US bombs Yemen a fifth time, as Netanyahu rejects any postwar Palestinian state

The United States has conducted a fifth strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen

Live updates | US bombs Yemen a fifth time, as Netanyahu rejects any postwar Palestinian state
Americas|News|Sports|World

Off-road racer Sara Price celebrates becoming first American woman to win stage in Dakar Rally

California off-road racer Sara Price celebrated this week becoming the first American woman to win a stage in the Dakar Rally

Off-road racer Sara Price celebrates becoming first American woman to win stage in Dakar Rally
MidEast|News|World

In Davos, Israel's president calls ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza

Israel’s president says normalizing ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a key element of ending the war with Hamas and a game-changer for the entire Middle East

In Davos, Israel's president calls ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|US|World

Nearly two years after invasion, West still seeking a way to steer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The U.S. and its allies are looking for a legal way to unfreeze $300 billion in Russian Central Bank funds sitting mostly in Europe and use them for the benefit of Ukraine

Nearly two years after invasion, West still seeking a way to steer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Health|News|World

UN: Palestinians are dying in hospitals as estimated 60,000 wounded overwhelm remaining doctors

Palestinians are dying every day in Gaza’s overwhelmed remaining hospitals which can’t deal with the estimated 60,000 injured people and daily arrival of hundreds more hurt in Israeli’s military offensive, a U.N. health emergency expert said Wednesday, while a doctor with the International Rescue Committee said the situation in Gaza’s hospitals was the most extreme she had ever seen

UN: Palestinians are dying in hospitals as estimated 60,000 wounded overwhelm remaining doctors
Asia|News|World

Pakistani retaliatory strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along border

Pakistan launches airstrikes against alleged militant hideouts inside Iran, killing at least nine people as it retaliates for a similar attack by Iran two days earlier and raises tensions between the neighbors at a time of escalating conflict in the region

Pakistani retaliatory strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along border
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Hawaii lawmakers open new legislative session with eyes on wildfire prevention and housing

Hawaii lawmakers are opening a new session of the state Legislature vowing to address glaring problems laid bare by the deadly wildfire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina in August

Hawaii lawmakers open new legislative session with eyes on wildfire prevention and housing
Business|Economy|Environment|News|World

Panama Canal traffic cut by more than a third because of drought

A severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36% in the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important trade routes

Panama Canal traffic cut by more than a third because of drought
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US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

The U.S. military has launched another wave of missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, marking the fourth time in days it has directly targeted the group

US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen
Education|MidEast|News|World

Ann Arbor Public Schools approves Mideast cease-fire resolution that had stoked controversy

A public school district in Michigan approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war while also encouraging its teachers to discuss the conflict in its classrooms

Ann Arbor Public Schools approves Mideast cease-fire resolution that had stoked controversy
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Freezing temperatures complicate Chicago’s struggles to house asylum-seekers

As temperatures hover below freezing in Chicago, dozens of asylum-seekers are staying in the lower level of a city library until the bitter cold gripping much of the country lifts

Freezing temperatures complicate Chicago’s struggles to house asylum-seekers
Americas|News|World

Why is the Guatemala attorney general going after the new president?

Despite having the support of millions of Guatemalans, newly installed President Bernardo Arévalo has a clear obstacle — the attorney general’s office and its leader, Consuelo Porras

Why is the Guatemala attorney general going after the new president?
MidEast|News|US|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden with bomb-carrying drone

A U.S.-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden has come under attack from a bomb-carrying drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden with bomb-carrying drone
Environment|Science|World

Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex

The world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, but people still need to be prepared for wintery blasts.

Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex
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Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border deal

A meeting between President Joe Biden, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other officials highlights the precarious nature of the complex talks to unlock aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies

Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border deal
MidEast|News|World

US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions

The United States has put Yemen’s Houthis rebels back on its list of specially designated global terrorists

US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions
Health|News|World

King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery

Kensington Palace says the Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at the private London Clinic for up to two weeks

King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery
Environment|Science|World

What are sacred forests?

Sacred forests may be large woodlands, smaller groves or even grasslands that are revered by different faith traditions

What are sacred forests?
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Russian missiles hit Ukrainian apartment buildings in latest deadly strikes on civilian areas

Officials say Russia fired two missiles at Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine during the night, hitting apartment buildings and a medical center and injuring 17 people

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian apartment buildings in latest deadly strikes on civilian areas
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Top NATO military officer urges allies and leaders to plan for the unexpected in Ukraine

A top NATO military officer says the war in Ukraine could “determine the fate of the world.”

Top NATO military officer urges allies and leaders to plan for the unexpected in Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | US-owned ship attacked near Yemen, medicine for Israeli hostages enters Gaza

Medicine has entered the Gaza Strip after Qatar and France worked out a deal between Israel and Hamas

Live updates | US-owned ship attacked near Yemen, medicine for Israeli hostages enters Gaza
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Analysis: North Korea's rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable

In abandoning his country’s decades-old aspirational goal of reconciliation with South Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be revealing significant changes to the way he sees the world, as he navigates growing tensions with neighbors and exploits broader geopolitical shifts to gain leverage

Analysis: North Korea's rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable
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Medicine for hostages and Palestinians arrives in Gaza under first Israel-Hamas deal since November

A spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says a shipment of medicine for dozens of hostages held by Hamas has reached the Gaza Strip

Medicine for hostages and Palestinians arrives in Gaza under first Israel-Hamas deal since November
Asia|News|World

Pakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran over airstrikes by Tehran that killed 2 people

Pakistan has recalled its ambassador to Tehran a day after Iran conducted airstrikes inside Pakistan that it claimed targeted bases for a militant Sunni separatist group

Pakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran over airstrikes by Tehran that killed 2 people
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Italy's regulations on charities keep migrant rescue ships from the Mediterranean

The year has gotten off to a slow start for a charity-run rescue ship that typically plies the Mediterranean Sea looking for migrants and refugees in distress

Italy's regulations on charities keep migrant rescue ships from the Mediterranean
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How watermelon imagery, a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, spread around the planet

Watermelons have emblazoned banners, T-shirts, balloons and social media over the past three months in global protests against the Israel-Hamas war

How watermelon imagery, a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, spread around the planet
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine needs money from the US and Europe to keep its economy running. Will the aid come?

Ukraine has won praise for stabilizing its economy under dire circumstances

Ukraine needs money from the US and Europe to keep its economy running. Will the aid come?
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

At Davos, Blinken calls a pathway to a Palestinian state a necessity for Israeli security

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel cannot achieve “genuine security” without a pathway to a Palestinian state, insisting such a move could help unify the Middle East and isolate Israel’s top rival: Iran

At Davos, Blinken calls a pathway to a Palestinian state a necessity for Israeli security
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Modi's promised Ram temple is set to open and resonate with Hindus ahead of India's election

Preparations are underway in India’s northern Ayodhya city to mark the opening of a grand temple for Lord Ram, Hinduism’s most revered deity

Modi's promised Ram temple is set to open and resonate with Hindus ahead of India's election
Europe|News|World

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn't faded

French President Emmanuel Macron has made a point of showing his leadership hasn’t faded in more than two hours of answering questions at a news conference in which he promised a stronger France to face with world’s challenges

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn't faded
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

US woman gets 26 years in prison for helping kill her mother in Bali and stuffing body in a suitcase

A federal judge has sentenced an American woman to 26 years in prison for helping to kill her mother at a luxury resort in Bali then stuffing her body into a suitcase

US woman gets 26 years in prison for helping kill her mother in Bali and stuffing body in a suitcase
Asia|Health|News|World

China's population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy

China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual decrease as births dropped and deaths jumped

China's population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China's economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government's target despite an uneven recovery

China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese government to hit its target of about 5% annual growth for 2023 even though trade data and the economic recovery remain uneven

China's economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government's target despite an uneven recovery
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US in deep freeze while much of the world is extra toasty? Yet again, it's climate change

While the U.S. is shivering through bone-chilling cold, most of the rest of world is feeling unusually warm weather

US in deep freeze while much of the world is extra toasty? Yet again, it's climate change
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The Pacific Northwest braces for a new round of ice and freezing rain after deadly weekend storm

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for more hazardous winter weather after a weekend storm that resulted in at least seven deaths

The Pacific Northwest braces for a new round of ice and freezing rain after deadly weekend storm
MidEast|News|World

Senators reject Bernie Sanders' effort to curb Israel-Hamas war but the vote signals rising unease

Sen. Bernie Sanders has forced a Senate vote testing the political unease over the Israel-Hamas war

Senators reject Bernie Sanders' effort to curb Israel-Hamas war but the vote signals rising unease
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Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aid

President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders and other lawmakers to the White House on Wednesday as members have struggled to reach agreement on aid for the Ukraine war

Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aid
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US to relist Yemen's Houthis as specially designated global terrorists, AP sources say

The Biden administration is expected to soon announce plans to redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a specially designated global terrorists

US to relist Yemen's Houthis as specially designated global terrorists, AP sources say
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Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan; Islamabad says 'unprovoked' strikes kill 2 children

Iran has launched attacks in Pakistan targeting what it described as bases for the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl, potentially further raising tensions in a Middle East already roiled by Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan; Islamabad says 'unprovoked' strikes kill 2 children
Europe|News|World

New doctrine in Russia ally Belarus for the first time provides for using nuclear weapons

The defense minister of Belarus says the country closely allied with Russia will put forth a new military doctrine that for the first time provides for the use of nuclear weapons

New doctrine in Russia ally Belarus for the first time provides for using nuclear weapons
Environment|News|World

Mauritius and Reunion assess damage from Indian Ocean cyclone that killed at least 4 people

Mauritius has lifted its highest storm alert and eased a nationwide curfew after a cyclone battered the Indian Ocean island and nearby French island of Reunion

Mauritius and Reunion assess damage from Indian Ocean cyclone that killed at least 4 people
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestinians fight in hard-hit areas of Gaza while a deal emerges to deliver medicine to hostages

Palestinian militants have battled Israeli forces in devastated northern Gaza and launched a barrage of rockets from further south

Palestinians fight in hard-hit areas of Gaza while a deal emerges to deliver medicine to hostages
Business|Crime|News|Technology|World

Provider of faulty computer system apologizes to hundreds affected by UK Post Office scandal

Fujitsu, the company whose faulty computer accounting system resulted in the wrongful conviction of hundreds of Post Office branch managers across the U.K., has apologized to the victims for its role in the country’s biggest ever miscarriage of justice and said it was long aware that the software had bugs

Provider of faulty computer system apologizes to hundreds affected by UK Post Office scandal
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Long after Indigenous activists flee Russia, they continue to face government pressure to remain silent

More than six years after Pavel Sulyandziga, an Indigenous activist from Russia, left the country to seek political asylum in the US, he continues to face harassment by the Russian government.

Long after Indigenous activists flee Russia, they continue to face government pressure to remain silent
MidEast|News|US|World

Chaotic wave of attacks, reprisals in Middle East fuel worries of a broader regional war

A barrage of U.S., coalition and militant attacks in the Middle East are compounding U.S. fears that Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza could expand

Chaotic wave of attacks, reprisals in Middle East fuel worries of a broader regional war
Asia|News|World

Evacuation underway for stranded tourists after multiple avalanches trap 1,000 people in China

Chinese state media says that rescuers are evacuating tourists from a remote skiing area in the country's northwest where dozens of avalanches triggered by heavy snow have trapped more than 1,000 people for a week

Evacuation underway for stranded tourists after multiple avalanches trap 1,000 people in China
Europe|News|Political|World

UK leader Rishi Sunak dealt a blow by Conservative rebellion over his Rwanda asylum plan

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has suffered a rebellion by lawmakers in his Conservative Party over his stalled plan to send asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda

UK leader Rishi Sunak dealt a blow by Conservative rebellion over his Rwanda asylum plan
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

Fukushima nuclear plant operator in Japan says it has no new safety concerns after Jan. 1 quake

The operator of the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan says it has no new safety worries and envisions no changes to the plant’s decommissioning plans even after a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1 caused minor damage to another idled nuclear plant

Fukushima nuclear plant operator in Japan says it has no new safety concerns after Jan. 1 quake
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Iraq recalls ambassador, summons Iran’s chargé d’affaires over strikes in Irbil

Iraq's Foreign Ministry has recalled its ambassador to Iran for consultations and summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Baghdad in protest over Iranian strikes on northern Iraq that killed several civilians

Iraq recalls ambassador, summons Iran’s chargé d’affaires over strikes in Irbil
Asia|News|Political|World

Russia hosts North Korea's top diplomat for talks on ties amid concerns over alleged arms deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have hosted North Korea’s foreign minister for talks on expanding ties between the countries

Russia hosts North Korea's top diplomat for talks on ties amid concerns over alleged arms deal
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Emhoff will discuss antisemitism and gender equity at World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland

Vice President Kamala Harris' husband is taking his advocacy against antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate to the Swiss Alps

Emhoff will discuss antisemitism and gender equity at World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland
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France's Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he’d find ways to work with Donald Trump in the event that he wins another presidency

France's Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israeli hostages to get medicine delivery, and US bombs Yemen again

Qatar and France say they have mediated a deal between Israel and Hamas to deliver medications to the more than 100 Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza

Live updates | Israeli hostages to get medicine delivery, and US bombs Yemen again
Europe|News|Technology|World

With 'God's-eye view,' secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine

Circling around and around high in the skies of eastern Europe, secretive surveillance flights for NATO closely watch Russian activity along the military alliance's eastern flank

With 'God's-eye view,' secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine
Economy|Europe|News|World

At Davos, Zelenskyy lashes out at Putin and presses allies to boost Ukraine's fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has come out swinging against Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos

At Davos, Zelenskyy lashes out at Putin and presses allies to boost Ukraine's fight
Americas|Crime|Lifestyle|News|World

Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ community

Authorities in Mexico say at least three transgender people were killed in the first two weeks of 2024, and rights groups are investigating two additional such cases

Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ community
MidEast|News|World

Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate

Iran says it fired missiles at what it claimed were Israeli “spy headquarters” near the U.S. Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, and at targets linked to the extremist group Islamic State in northern Syria

Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate
Asia|News|World

North Korea will no longer pursue reconciliation with South because of hostility, Kim Jong Un says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country would no longer pursue reconciliation with South Korea and called for rewriting the North’s constitution to eliminate the idea of shared statehood between the war-divided countries

North Korea will no longer pursue reconciliation with South because of hostility, Kim Jong Un says
Americas|News|World

Who is Guatemala's new president and can he deliver on promised change?

Bernardo Arévalo has been sworn in as Guatemala’s new president

Who is Guatemala's new president and can he deliver on promised change?
Americas|News|World

Colombia extends cease-fire with FARC splinter group in bid to reduce rural violence

Colombia’s government has extended a cease-fire with the FARC-EMC rebel group that was set to expire this week, as both sides hold peace talks in Bogota that seek to reduce violence in rural parts of the country

Colombia extends cease-fire with FARC splinter group in bid to reduce rural violence
Europe|News|World

Switzerland hosts President Zelenskyy and offers to host a peace summit for Ukraine

Hosting a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Swiss president said her country has offered to organize a peace summit that aims to help bring an end to Ukraine’s war with Russia

Switzerland hosts President Zelenskyy and offers to host a peace summit for Ukraine
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Ships and aircraft search for 2 Navy SEALs missing after mission to confiscate Iranian missile parts

A U.S. official says Navy ships and aircraft are combing areas of the Gulf of Aden for two missing Navy SEALs as details emerge about their mission

Ships and aircraft search for 2 Navy SEALs missing after mission to confiscate Iranian missile parts
Americas|News|World

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state confronts flood damage after heavy rain kills at least 12

Neighborhoods in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state are flooded more than a day after torrential rains that killed at least 12 people

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state confronts flood damage after heavy rain kills at least 12
Crime|Europe|Health|News|Political|World

Belarus political prisoner dies after authorities fail to provide him with medical care, group says

A human rights group says that a political prisoner has died in prison in Belarus after authorities failed to provide him with proper medical care

Belarus political prisoner dies after authorities fail to provide him with medical care, group says
Europe|News|Political|World

UK government says the lslamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir is antisemitic and moves to ban it

The U.K. government says the Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir is antisemitic and should be banned as a terrorist organization

UK government says the lslamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir is antisemitic and moves to ban it
Health|News|World

UN agency chiefs say Gaza needs more aid to arrive faster, warning of famine and disease

The heads of three major U.N. agencies are warning that Gaza urgently needs more aid or its desperate population will suffer widespread famine and disease

UN agency chiefs say Gaza needs more aid to arrive faster, warning of famine and disease
News|Sports|World

Gymnastics body gives neutral status to 30 Belarusians but path to Paris Olympics is still unclear

The International Gymnastics Federation has granted neutral status to 30 athletes and officials from Belarus allowing them to take part in international competitions

Gymnastics body gives neutral status to 30 Belarusians but path to Paris Olympics is still unclear
News|Political|World

Rishi Sunak defends his decision for the UK to join the US in 'limited' strikes on Yemen's Houthis

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says U_K_ strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, conducted alongside the United States, were “limited, not escalatory.”

Rishi Sunak defends his decision for the UK to join the US in 'limited' strikes on Yemen's Houthis
Environment|News|World

Cyclone causes heavy flooding, 1 death in Mauritius after also battering French island of Reunion

A tropical cyclone has caused heavy flooding and at least one death in Mauritius as cars were washed away by surges of water in the Indian Ocean island’s capital city and other places

Cyclone causes heavy flooding, 1 death in Mauritius after also battering French island of Reunion
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Europe's biggest economy shrank last year as Germany struggles with multiple crises

Germany’s economy shrank 0.3% last year as Europe’s former powerhouse struggled with more expensive energy, higher interest rates, a lack of skilled labor and a homegrown budget crisis

Europe's biggest economy shrank last year as Germany struggles with multiple crises
Asia|News|World

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world

Taiwan’s incoming president is promising continuity

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow

Ukraine’s military chief says that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 650 kilometers (400 miles) away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground

Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow
News|World

Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 24,000 as UN agencies call urgently for more aid

Israeli strikes have hit Gaza City and soldiers are battling militants in southern Gaza as the heads of three major U.N. agencies say the enclave desperately needs more aid to ward off famine and disease outbreaks

Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 24,000 as UN agencies call urgently for more aid
Europe|News|Political|World

King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch

Denmark’s new King Frederik X has visited the Danish parliament on his first formal day on the job

King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch
Environment|News|World

Iceland faces daunting period after lava from volcano destroys homes in fishing town, president says

Iceland’s president says the country is battling “tremendous forces of nature” after molten lava from a volcano consumed several houses in the evacuated town of Grindavik

Iceland faces daunting period after lava from volcano destroys homes in fishing town, president says
Asia|News|World

Almost 100,000 Afghan children are in dire need of support, 3 months after earthquakes, UNICEF says

UNICEF says almost 100,000 children in Afghanistan direly need support, three months after earthquakes devastated the west of the country

Almost 100,000 Afghan children are in dire need of support, 3 months after earthquakes, UNICEF says
Economy|News|World

The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says

The anti-poverty organization Oxfam International says the world could have its first trillionaire within a decade

The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says
Asia|News|World

Nauru switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China

The Pacific Island nation of Nauru says it is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China

Nauru switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
News|US|World

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

It’s another day of brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills across much of the United States

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures
Election|Europe|News|World

A quiet Dutch village holds clues as European politics veer to the right

Voters across the Netherlands have veered far to the right politically

A quiet Dutch village holds clues as European politics veer to the right
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|World

At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting

Climate, conflict and the rise of artificial intelligence round out a to-do list of global priorities at this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum gabfest of business, political and other elites

At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting
Asia|News|World

US delegation praises Taiwan's democracy after pro-independence presidential candidate wins election

Retired U.S. officials have met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and praised the island's democratic processes under which it elected a new president and legislature over the weekend in defiance of China's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and threat to annex it by military force

US delegation praises Taiwan's democracy after pro-independence presidential candidate wins election
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Houthi rebels strike a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, raising tensions

Houthi rebels have fired a missile, striking a U.S.-owned ship just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden

Houthi rebels strike a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, raising tensions
Americas|News|US|World

Migrant deaths in Rio Grande intensify tensions between Texas, Biden administration over crossings

The White House says U.S. Border Patrol agents need access to the border after officials say three migrants drowned while trying to cross the Rio Grande near the Texas border city of Eagle Pass

Migrant deaths in Rio Grande intensify tensions between Texas, Biden administration over crossings
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

North Korea says it tested a solid-fuel missile tipped with a hypersonic weapon

North Korea says it has flight-tested a new, solid-fuel intermediate-range missile tipped with a hypersonic warhead as it pursues more powerful, harder-to-detect weapons designed to strike remote U.S. targets in the region

North Korea says it tested a solid-fuel missile tipped with a hypersonic weapon
Americas|News|World

Pope says he hopes to keep promise to visit native Argentina for first time since becoming pontiff

Pope Francis says if he can, he'll keep a promise to visit his native Argentina in the second half of this year

Pope says he hopes to keep promise to visit native Argentina for first time since becoming pontiff
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Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 priests arrive in Rome from prison, guests of Vatican

The Vatican says Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 Catholic clergy members from the Latin American country have arrived in Rome and are guests of the Holy See

Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 priests arrive in Rome from prison, guests of Vatican
Asia|News|Sports|World

Asian Cup holds moment's silence for Israel-Hamas war victims ahead of Palestinian team's game

A moment of silence was observed and then shouts of “free Palestine” rang out ahead of the Asian Cup game between Iran and the Palestinian soccer team

Asian Cup holds moment's silence for Israel-Hamas war victims ahead of Palestinian team's game
MidEast|News|World

From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians

From Berlin to London and Limassol to Karachi, thousands of people took to the streets to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas

From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians
Africa|News|Sports|World

Salah's Egypt and Osimhen's Nigeria have frustrating starts at Africa Cup. 'Blue Sharks' beat Ghana

Mohamed Salah has scored a very late penalty to spare Egypt’s embarrassment by drawing 2-2 against Mozambique in their Africa Cup of Nations opener

Salah's Egypt and Osimhen's Nigeria have frustrating starts at Africa Cup. 'Blue Sharks' beat Ghana
Europe|News|World

Demonstrations against the far right held in Germany following a report on a deportation meeting

Thousands of people have gathered in Germany for demonstrations against the far right, among them Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his foreign minister

Demonstrations against the far right held in Germany following a report on a deportation meeting
MidEast|News|World

White House says 'it's the right time' for Israel to scale back Gaza war as fighting hits 100 days

The White House says “it’s the right time” for Israel to scale back its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, even as Israeli leaders vow to intensify their operation against the territory’s ruling Hamas militant group

White House says 'it's the right time' for Israel to scale back Gaza war as fighting hits 100 days
News|Sports|World

Fleetwood capitalizes on McIlroy's error on the 18th to win Dubai Invitational by 1 shot

Tommy Fleetwood has birdied the 18th to win the Dubai Invitational by one stroke from Rory McIlroy, who made bogey at the last after driving into the water

Fleetwood capitalizes on McIlroy's error on the 18th to win Dubai Invitational by 1 shot
Environment|News|Science|World

A volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland, sending lava flowing toward a nearby settlement

A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland for the second time in less than a month, sending semi-molten rock spewing toward a nearby settlement

A volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland, sending lava flowing toward a nearby settlement
News|World

More countries join talks on Ukraine leader's peace formula. But Russia is absent and war grinds on

Leaders of talks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s peace formula say a growing number of countries are working to help set the groundwork for Russia to join one day

More countries join talks on Ukraine leader's peace formula. But Russia is absent and war grinds on
Asia|Election|News|World

War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island's fate

A war of words has erupted the day after Taiwan’s presidential election

War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island's fate
Asia|Health|News|World

Japan's Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he was “speechless” by the severity and immense destruction of the disaster zone he saw during the helicopter ride on his first visit to the country’s north-central region of Noto since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes, amid worries about spreading diseases in evacuation centers

Japan's Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises
Asia|News|World

North Korea launches suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile that can reach distant US bases

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile toward the sea

North Korea launches suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile that can reach distant US bases
Environment|News|US|World

Wildfire prevention and helping Maui recover from flames top the agenda for Hawaii lawmakers

Hawaii lawmakers are due to convene this week for the first time since the burning of historic Lahaina awakened the state to the deadly and costly threat posed by wildfires in an age of climate change

Wildfire prevention and helping Maui recover from flames top the agenda for Hawaii lawmakers
Europe|News|World

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates

Denmark’s prime minister has proclaimed Frederik X as king after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
Asia|News|World

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations but no reported casualties

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi has erupted again, spewing smoke and ash high into the air but causing no reported casualties

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations but no reported casualties
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US says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants who drowned

The U.S. Homeland Security Department says Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned

US says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants who drowned
MidEast|News|World

Families of hostages held in Gaza for 100 days hold 24-hour rally, beg government to bring them home

Thousands of protesters have poured into a square in downtown Tel Aviv, beginning a 24-hour rally to draw attention to 132 hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Families of hostages held in Gaza for 100 days hold 24-hour rally, beg government to bring them home
Americas|News|World

Mexico sent 25,000 troops to Acapulco after Hurricane Otis. But it hasn't stopped the violence

The Mexican government has sent 25,000 troops to Acapulco after the resort was hit by Hurricane Otis on Oct. 25

Mexico sent 25,000 troops to Acapulco after Hurricane Otis. But it hasn't stopped the violence
MidEast|News|World

As Israel-Hamas war reaches 100-day mark, here's the conflict by numbers

The Israel-Hamas war has quickly shattered many records when it comes to the history of conflicts between the bitter enemies

As Israel-Hamas war reaches 100-day mark, here's the conflict by numbers
Asia|News|Political|World

Senior Pakistani politician meets reclusive Taliban supreme leader in Afghanistan

A Pakistani political party says its chief met the Taliban supreme leader in Afghanistan

Senior Pakistani politician meets reclusive Taliban supreme leader in Afghanistan
MidEast|News|World

Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations?

South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations?
Africa|News|US|World

Two Navy SEALs are missing after Thursday night mission off coast of Somalia

Two U.S. Navy SEALs are missing after doing a nighttime boarding mission off the coast of Somalia, according to two U.S. officials

Two Navy SEALs are missing after Thursday night mission off coast of Somalia
Africa|News|World

Ethiopia's deal with Somaliland upends regional dynamics, risking strife across the Horn of Africa

Somalia has demanded that a memorandum of understanding – which would see Ethiopia gain access to the Red Sea via a Somaliland port – be ripped up.

Ethiopia's deal with Somaliland upends regional dynamics, risking strife across the Horn of Africa
Africa|News|World

UN sets December deadline for its peacekeepers in Congo to completely withdraw

The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo says it will complete its withdrawal from the Central African nation by the end of 2024

UN sets December deadline for its peacekeepers in Congo to completely withdraw
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island toward democracy and away from China

Lai Ching-te is Taiwan’s president-elect who has vowed to safeguard the Asian island’s de-facto independence from China and further align it with other democracies

Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island toward democracy and away from China
MidEast|News|Political|World

A global day of protests draws thousands in Washington and other cities in pro-Palestinian marches

Thousands of demonstrators have converged opposite the White House to call for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza, while children joined a pro-Palestinian march through central London

A global day of protests draws thousands in Washington and other cities in pro-Palestinian marches
MidEast|News|World

What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, it can issue orders that could heighten international pressure on Israel to curtail some of its offensive in Gaza.

What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?
Europe|News|World

A British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100, but the big event is yet to come

British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden has turned 100 years old Saturday, a day after his niece threw a surprise birthday party for him

A British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100, but the big event is yet to come
MidEast|News|Political|World

A defiant Netanyahu says no one can halt Israel's war to crush Hamas, including the world court

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no one can stop Israel's war against Hamas, including the world court

A defiant Netanyahu says no one can halt Israel's war to crush Hamas, including the world court
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after 9 soldiers were killed

Turkey's Defense Ministry says that the military has carried out airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq and Syria

Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after 9 soldiers were killed
Health|News|World

During 100 days of war, a Gaza doctor pushes through horror and loss in his struggle to save lives

For a few hours every day or night, Dr. Suhaib Alhamss tries to sleep on a thin mattress in an operating room of the hospital he directs in the southern Gaza Strip

During 100 days of war, a Gaza doctor pushes through horror and loss in his struggle to save lives
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Counting the days: Families of Hamas hostages prepare to mark loved ones' 100th day in captivity

Every morning, before she’s even out of her pajamas, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tears a piece of masking tape off the roll, grabs a pen and writes the number of days her son has been held hostage in Gaza

Counting the days: Families of Hamas hostages prepare to mark loved ones' 100th day in captivity
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday

As communities across the U.S. celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, some people are taking a cue from the civil rights icon’s history of protest amid the war in Gaza and the looming presidential election

War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday
MidEast|News|World

In 100 days, the Israel-Hamas war has transformed the region. The fighting shows no signs of ending

Sunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war

In 100 days, the Israel-Hamas war has transformed the region. The fighting shows no signs of ending
MidEast|News|Political|World

The US struggles to sway Israel on its treatment of Palestinians. Why Netanyahu is unlikely to yield

President Joe Biden’s administration keeps pressing Israel to work toward eventual statehood for the Palestinians

The US struggles to sway Israel on its treatment of Palestinians. Why Netanyahu is unlikely to yield
Environment|News|US|World

A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland

Icy winter weather is blanketing the U.S. as a wave of Arctic storms threatens to break low-temperature records in the heartland and spread cold and snow from coast to coast

A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland
Africa|Asia|Australia|Crime|News|World

In Ecuador, the global reach of Mexico's warring drug cartels fuels a national crisis

Mexico’s two main drug cartels have long taken their deadly rivalry with them as they expand into distant markets from Asia to Australia to Africa

In Ecuador, the global reach of Mexico's warring drug cartels fuels a national crisis
Celebrity|Lifestyle|News|World

After years of delays, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ties the knot

After almost five years of engagement and a postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has married longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony

After years of delays, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ties the knot
Asia|Election|News|World

The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan's presidential election

Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded

The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan's presidential election
News|Political|US|World

Austin ordered strikes from hospital where he continues to get prostate cancer care, Pentagon says

From his hospital room, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin first orchestrated and then watched in real time as the U.S. retaliatory attack on Yemen-based Houthi militants unfolded Thursday night

Austin ordered strikes from hospital where he continues to get prostate cancer care, Pentagon says
News|US|World

Navy officer who'd been jailed in Japan over deadly crash now released from US custody, family says

The family of a Navy officer jailed in Japan over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens says he's been released from U.S. custody one month after he was returned to the United States and placed in a federal prison

Navy officer who'd been jailed in Japan over deadly crash now released from US custody, family says
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso has led the fight against sexism in Spanish soccer after finding herself in the global spotlight when she was kissed on the lips by former federation president Luis Rubiales without her consent after the Women's World Cup final

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable
Americas|Crime|World

How Ecuador went from being Latin America's model of stability to a nation in crisis

Widespread violence tied to Ecuadorian drug gangs has left the country looking at a draconian response.

How Ecuador went from being Latin America's model of stability to a nation in crisis
Asia|Election|News|World

What's at stake in Taiwan's elections? China says it could be a choice between peace and war

Taiwan is holding a weekend presidential election that neighboring China has warned could mean the difference between peace and war

What's at stake in Taiwan's elections? China says it could be a choice between peace and war
MidEast|News|World

US-UK airstrikes risk strengthening Houthi rebels' position in Yemen and the region

The raid follows warnings from Washington to cease attacks in the Red Sea − but it could serve to strengthen rebels and reignite civil war.

US-UK airstrikes risk strengthening Houthi rebels' position in Yemen and the region
Europe|World

A refugee bear from a bombed-out Ukraine zoo finds a new home in Scotland

A bear rescued from a bombed-out zoo in Ukraine has arrived at his new home in Scotland

A refugee bear from a bombed-out Ukraine zoo finds a new home in Scotland
News|Political|World

Live updates | Israel rejects genocide case as Mideast tensions rise after US-led strikes in Yemen

Israel is rejecting allegations levied by South Africa that its campaign against Hamas amounts to genocide against the Palestinian people

Live updates | Israel rejects genocide case as Mideast tensions rise after US-led strikes in Yemen
Asia|News|World

Myanmar's military says it and ethnic guerrilla groups have agreed to an immediate cease-fire

Myanmar’s military says it has reached a cease-fire agreement with an alliance of three ethnic minority guerrilla groups that it has been battling in the north

Myanmar's military says it and ethnic guerrilla groups have agreed to an immediate cease-fire
Europe|News|Political|World

British prime minister visits Ukraine to give aid and reassurances of West's support against Russia

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled new military funding for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv aimed at reassuring the country that the West is still providing support nearly 23 months after Russia’s invasion

British prime minister visits Ukraine to give aid and reassurances of West's support against Russia
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what's seen as a test of control with China

Taiwanese are preparing to elect a new president and legislature Saturday in what many see as a test of control with China which claims the self-governing island republic as its own

Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what's seen as a test of control with China
MidEast|News|World

Who are Yemen's Houthis and why are they claiming a drone attack on Tel Aviv?

An apparent drone attack - claimed by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia - hit central Tel Aviv in the early hours of Friday, killing one man and slightly

Who are Yemen's Houthis and why are they claiming a drone attack on Tel Aviv?
Asia|Election|News|US|World

The US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leader

Washington’s relationship with Beijing will face its biggest test since the leaders of the two countries met in November, as the United States seeks to keep the Taiwan Straits calm after Taiwanese voters select a new president this weekend

The US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leader
News|World

Israel defends itself at the UN's top court against allegations of genocide in Gaza

Germany says it will intervene in the proceedings against Israel at the U.N.'s highest court accusing it of committing genocide in Gaza

Israel defends itself at the UN's top court against allegations of genocide in Gaza
MidEast|News|US|World

US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea

The U.S. military has struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk

US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea
MidEast|News|US|World

Who are the Houthis and why did the US and UK retaliate for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea?

When the U.S. and U.K. warships launched waves of air, ship and submarine-launched missiles at Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen late Thursday it was the culmination of weeks of warnings to the rebel group to cease their destructive attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea

Who are the Houthis and why did the US and UK retaliate for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea?
Crime|Education|News|Opinion|US|World

A woman was hired to investigate racial harassment after a suicide. Then she encountered it herself

A Black woman hired by a northern Utah school district to investigate racial harassment complaints says that she also experienced discrimination from district officials

A woman was hired to investigate racial harassment after a suicide. Then she encountered it herself
MidEast|News|World

US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen

U.S. officials say the U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis

US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen
Economy|News|US|World

The US failed to track more than $1 billion in military gear given Ukraine, Pentagon watchdog says

Shortfalls in monitoring by American officials mean the U.S. cannot account for more than $1 billion in weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces

The US failed to track more than $1 billion in military gear given Ukraine, Pentagon watchdog says
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian viewers are captivated and moved by case at UN's top court accusing Israel of genocide

Palestinians across the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem have been captivated by the proceedings in a faraway courtroom where the first hearing in an unprecedented case against Israel was held

Palestinian viewers are captivated and moved by case at UN's top court accusing Israel of genocide
Europe|News|Political|World

France's new government announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry

The new government of French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry, while most high-profile Cabinet members remained unchanged

France's new government announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry
Americas|Crime|News|World

Through sobs, cargo ship officer says crew is 'broken' over deaths of 2 firefighters in blaze

A top officer of an Italian cargo ship that caught fire last summer in one of America’s busiest seaports broke down in sobs recalling his crew’s initial efforts to put out the blaze

Through sobs, cargo ship officer says crew is 'broken' over deaths of 2 firefighters in blaze
Europe|News|World

Russian presidential hopeful calling for peace in Ukraine meets with soldiers' wives

A Russian presidential hopeful opposing Moscow’s military action in Ukraine has met with a group of soldiers’ wives who are demanding that their husbands be discharged from military service

Russian presidential hopeful calling for peace in Ukraine meets with soldiers' wives
Americas|News|Science|Technology|World

A cluster of lost cities in Ecuadorian Amazon that lasted 1,000 years has been mapped

Archeologists have uncovered a cluster of lost cities in the Amazon rainforest that was home to at least 10,000 farmers about 2,000 years ago

A cluster of lost cities in Ecuadorian Amazon that lasted 1,000 years has been mapped
Europe|News|Political|World

Thousands protest in Slovakia against a government plan to amend the penal code

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of major cities in Slovakia to renew their protests against plans by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code

Thousands protest in Slovakia against a government plan to amend the penal code
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Serbia says it is disappointed with possible US sale of anti-tank missiles to Kosovo

The U.S. ambassador to Serbia says the United States has received Kosovo’s request for the purchase of Javelin anti-tank missiles

Serbia says it is disappointed with possible US sale of anti-tank missiles to Kosovo
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Hundreds gather in Ukraine's capital to honor renowned poet who was also a soldier killed in action

Hundreds of people have attended a ceremony honoring the memory of renowned Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov, who was killed in action while serving as a soldier in the war Russia started in Ukraine nearly two years ago

Hundreds gather in Ukraine's capital to honor renowned poet who was also a soldier killed in action
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will

In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples

Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will
Americas|News|US|World

Illegal tunnel under New York City synagogue destabilized nearby buildings, officials say

New York City officials have issued emergency work orders to stabilize buildings around a historic Brooklyn synagogue where a secret tunnel was revealed earlier this week

Illegal tunnel under New York City synagogue destabilized nearby buildings, officials say
Crime|News|World

Friendly fire may have killed their relatives on Oct. 7. These Israeli families want answers now

Relatives of civilians killed at a kibbutz in southern Israel during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas are demanding the military immediately investigate signs that some may have been killed by Israeli security forces as they battled militants holding hostages

Friendly fire may have killed their relatives on Oct. 7. These Israeli families want answers now
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken sees a path to Gaza peace, reconstruction and regional security after his Mideast tour

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up his latest urgent Mideast tour in talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi

Blinken sees a path to Gaza peace, reconstruction and regional security after his Mideast tour
News|Sports|World

Tahoe avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

A deadly avalanche at Palisades Tahoe, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics, shows the risk as snow layers melt and new snow falls.

Tahoe avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving
Environment|Science|World

To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species' most important locations

A new initiative is pinpointing areas in the world’s oceans that are key habitats for sharks and their relatives, so that governments can consider protecting these areas.

To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species' most important locations
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Iran terror blast highlights success – and growing risk – of ISIS-K regional strategy

The terrorist attack in Iran follows a concerted effort by the Islamic State affiliate to ‘internationalize’ its strategy.

Iran terror blast highlights success – and growing risk – of ISIS-K regional strategy
Asia|News|World

Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister says

Germany’s top diplomat says China’s actions in the South China Sea violate the rights of Asian coastal states like the Philippines and threaten freedom of navigation, but adds that the territorial disputes have to be resolved peacefully because “the world doesn’t need another crisis.”

Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister says
Sports|Travel|World

Rory McIlroy opens 2024 with bogey-free 62 to lead Dubai Invitational by 2 shots

Rory McIlroy is playing the Dubai Invitational as a favor to a friend and to get in some early-year practice in pleasant weather conditions

Rory McIlroy opens 2024 with bogey-free 62 to lead Dubai Invitational by 2 shots
News|Sports|World

Israel barred from International Ice Hockey Federation events over security concerns

The International Ice Hockey Federation has barred Israel from competing in its world championship events citing security concerns

Israel barred from International Ice Hockey Federation events over security concerns
Europe|News|World

Poland's president plans to pardon 2 politicians as tens of thousands hold anti-government protest

Poland’s president says he has started the process to once again pardon two politicians who were arrested earlier this week

Poland's president plans to pardon 2 politicians as tens of thousands hold anti-government protest
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | UN top court hears genocide allegation as Israel focuses fighting in central Gaza

The United Nations' top court has started hearings over allegations that Israel's war with Hamas amounts to genocide, which Israel strongly denies

Live updates | UN top court hears genocide allegation as Israel focuses fighting in central Gaza
Europe|News|Sports|World

Former France basketball player forced to abandon Paris 2024 role following controversial Gaza post

A former France basketball player serving as an ambassador for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been forced to quit her role because of a controversy linked to a social media post related to the situation in Gaza

Former France basketball player forced to abandon Paris 2024 role following controversial Gaza post
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy rules out a cease-fire with Russia, saying Moscow would use it to rearm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out a cease-fire as his country defends itself against Russia's invasion

Ukraine's Zelenskyy rules out a cease-fire with Russia, saying Moscow would use it to rearm
MidEast|News|World

Iran's navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman that was at the center of a major US-Iran crisis

Iran’s navy has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington, a seizure that further escalates tensions in the Mideast waterways

Iran's navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman that was at the center of a major US-Iran crisis
Crime|News|World

Riots in Papua New Guinea's 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

The Papua New Guinea government is working to restore order after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames

Riots in Papua New Guinea's 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead
Arts|News|US|World

$100M will be left for Native Hawaiian causes from the estate of an heiress considered last princess

There will be at least $100 million left in the estate of the so-called last Hawaiian princess to support Native Hawaiian culture

$100M will be left for Native Hawaiian causes from the estate of an heiress considered last princess
Asia|News|World

Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force

Beijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships

Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Nelson Mandela's support for Palestinians endures with South Africa's genocide case against Israel

South Africa's long-held support for the Palestinian people can be traced back to the time of Nelson Mandela and Yasser Arafat

Nelson Mandela's support for Palestinians endures with South Africa's genocide case against Israel
MidEast|News|Political|World

South Africa tells top UN court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as landmark case begins

In a case that strikes at the heart of Israel’s national identity, South Africa has formally accused the country of committing genocide against Palestinians

South Africa tells top UN court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as landmark case begins
Americas|Crime|News|World

What we know about 'Fito,' Ecuador’s notorious gang leader who went missing from prison

José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of one of Ecuador's most dangerous gangs, was discovered missing from his cell in a prison where he was serving a sentence for drug trafficking

What we know about 'Fito,' Ecuador’s notorious gang leader who went missing from prison
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island's defense and restart talks with China

One of Taiwan’s leading opposition party candidates in Saturday’s presidential election has promised to boost the island’s defense capabilities while restarting dialogue with Beijing

Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island's defense and restart talks with China
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military says it found traces of hostages in a tunnel in the Gaza Strip

The Israeli military says it has found evidence that hostages were present in a tunnel in the Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, which has become the focus of Israel’s ground offensive

Israeli military says it found traces of hostages in a tunnel in the Gaza Strip
US|World

FACT FOCUS: Discovery of a tunnel at a Chabad synagogue spurs false claims and conspiracy theories

News of a secret underground tunnel found connected to a historic Brooklyn synagogue was picked up quickly on social media, with posts spreading baseless claims about the passage, many laced with antisemitism

FACT FOCUS: Discovery of a tunnel at a Chabad synagogue spurs false claims and conspiracy theories
Education|News|US|World

Florida welcomes students fleeing campus antisemitism, with little evidence that there's demand

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s university system to make it easier for out-of-state students facing antisemitism and other religious harassment in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war to transfer to Florida campuses

Florida welcomes students fleeing campus antisemitism, with little evidence that there's demand
Health|News|World

Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says

A federal appeals panel says a Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward

Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says
News|Opinion|US|World

Martin Luther King Jr.'s moral stance against the Vietnam War offers lessons on how to fight for peace in the Middle East

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. knew the political consequences of speaking out against the Vietnam War − and he did it anyway.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s moral stance against the Vietnam War offers lessons on how to fight for peace in the Middle East
News|Sports|World

Erik Spoelstra's path from the Miami Heat video room to a contract like none other

Erik Spoelstra was hosting a clinic in the Philippines this past summer while the Miami Heat coach was there as an assistant with USA Basketball for the World Cup

Erik Spoelstra's path from the Miami Heat video room to a contract like none other
Health|News|World

Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant, WHO says

The head of the U.N. health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month

Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant, WHO says
News|Political|US|World

Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles: South Korea

The United States and its allies on Wednesday condemned what they described as Russia's firing of North Korean missiles at Ukraine, with

Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles: South Korea
Environment|News|Science|World

Climate change is shrinking snowpack in many places, study shows. And it will get worse

Areas across the globe have seen spring snowpack shrink over the last 40 years, and a new study says for many of them climate change is clearly to blame

Climate change is shrinking snowpack in many places, study shows. And it will get worse
Europe|News|World

Kremlin foe Navalny, smiling and joking, appears in court via video link from an Arctic prison

A smiling and joking Alexei Navalny has appeared in court via video link from the Arctic penal colony where he is serving a 19-year sentence

Kremlin foe Navalny, smiling and joking, appears in court via video link from an Arctic prison
Asia|News|World

A veteran diplomat from Laos, the new ASEAN special envoy for Myanmar, embarks on inaugural mission

A veteran Laotian diplomat recently appointed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ special envoy to Myanmar, has arrived on his first mission to the strife-torn nation

A veteran diplomat from Laos, the new ASEAN special envoy for Myanmar, embarks on inaugural mission
MidEast|News|World

The top UN court is set to hear South Africa's allegation of Israeli genocide in Gaza

A legal battle over whether Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide opens Thursday at the United Nations’ top court

The top UN court is set to hear South Africa's allegation of Israeli genocide in Gaza
Asia|News|Science|World

Japan's nuclear safety agency orders power plant operator to study the impact of Jan. 1 quake

Japan’s nuclear safety regulators have told the operator of a nuclear power plant in the area hit by a powerful New Year's Day quake to study its potential impact

Japan's nuclear safety agency orders power plant operator to study the impact of Jan. 1 quake
Asia|News|World

Modi's beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives

The relationship between India and the Maldives is facing challenges after officials in the tiny island nation made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts that promoted the pristine beaches of India’s Lakshadweep archipelago

Modi's beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Fighting in central Gaza near hospital, as Blinken seeks postwar plan

Israeli military operations in Gaza are focused on the southern city of Khan Younis and urban refugee camps in the territory’s center

Live updates | Fighting in central Gaza near hospital, as Blinken seeks postwar plan
Asia|Environment|Health|News|World

Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate change

Pakistan’s prime minister has called for unified efforts to tackle global infectious diseases like COVID-19 and emergencies caused by climate change, nearly 1 1/2-year after devastating floods killed 1,700 people in his nation

Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate change
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia can be stopped but Kyiv badly needs more air defense systems

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has shown that the Russian military can be stopped

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia can be stopped but Kyiv badly needs more air defense systems
MidEast|News|World

Blinken seeks Palestinian governance reform for postwar Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to seek governance reforms

Blinken seeks Palestinian governance reform for postwar Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue
Economy|Election|News|World

How an election-packed 2024 could swing world markets

Countries making up over 60% of the world's economic output and more than half of its population hold elections this year.

How an election-packed 2024 could swing world markets
Asia|Election|News|World

With threats, pressure and financial lures, China seen as aiming to influence Taiwan's elections

China is being accused of using military threats, diplomatic pressure and fake news in a broad strategy to influence voters in Taiwan’s elections to pick candidates who favor unification

With threats, pressure and financial lures, China seen as aiming to influence Taiwan's elections
News|Science|Technology|World

China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year

China’s space agency says its latest lunar explorer has arrived at the launch site in preparation for a mission to the moon in the first half of this year

China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year
Asia|News|World

213 deaths were caused by Japan's New Year's quake. 8 happened in the alleged safety of shelters

The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the western coast of Japan on New Year’s has killed 213 people as of Thursday

213 deaths were caused by Japan's New Year's quake. 8 happened in the alleged safety of shelters
Americas|Health|World

Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says

Cesareans are surging in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates

Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says
MidEast|News|World

Israel taps top legal minds, including a Holocaust survivor, to battle genocide claim at world court

Israel is sending top legal minds, including a Holocaust survivor, to The Hague this week to counter allegations that it is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Israel taps top legal minds, including a Holocaust survivor, to battle genocide claim at world court
Election|News|Political|World

Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies

More than 50 countries that together have half the world’s population are expecting national elections in 2024

Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
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UN Security Council demands Houthi rebels stop Red Sea attacks in vote that implicitly condemns Iran

The U.N. Security Council has voted to demand Yemen’s Houthi rebels immediately stop their attacks on ships in the Red Sea

UN Security Council demands Houthi rebels stop Red Sea attacks in vote that implicitly condemns Iran
MidEast|News|World

Yemen's Houthis launch their largest Red Sea drone and missile attack, though no damage is reported

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have fired their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the United States and British navies to shoot down the projectiles in a major naval engagement

Yemen's Houthis launch their largest Red Sea drone and missile attack, though no damage is reported
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Kim calls South Korea a principal enemy as his rhetoric sharpens in a US election year

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called South Korea “our principal enemy” and threatened to annihilate it if provoked

Kim calls South Korea a principal enemy as his rhetoric sharpens in a US election year
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US defends its veto of call for Gaza cease-fire while Palestinians and others demand fighting stop

The United States defended its veto of a call for the immediate suspension of hostilities in Gaza at a U.N. meeting and again faced demands by the Palestinians and many other countries for a cease-fire now in the Israel-Hamas war – as well as by a group of rabbis in the balcony

US defends its veto of call for Gaza cease-fire while Palestinians and others demand fighting stop
Asia|Crime|News|US|World

Guam police say a man who fatally shot a South Korean tourist has been found dead

Guam police say a man suspected of fatally shooting a South Korean tourist during a robbery in the U.S. territory last week has died and his alleged getaway driver is in custody

Guam police say a man who fatally shot a South Korean tourist has been found dead
Environment|News|Science|World

Hottest year ever, what can be done? Plenty: more renewables and nuclear, less methane and meat

The shattering of global annual heat records last year is prompting people to ask: what can be done

Hottest year ever, what can be done? Plenty: more renewables and nuclear, less methane and meat
Americas|News|World

Ex-Green Beret stands with Venezuelan coup plotter ahead of U.S. sentencing on terror charges

A U.S. veteran who plotted to overthrow Venezuela’s president is proudly standing with a former Venezuelan army general who pleaded guilty in New York on terrorism charges

Ex-Green Beret stands with Venezuelan coup plotter ahead of U.S. sentencing on terror charges
Crime|News|Political|World

Kremlin foe Navalny says he's been put in a punishment cell in an Arctic prison colony

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says officials at the Arctic prison colony where he is serving a 19-year term have isolated him in a tiny punishment cell over a minor infraction

Kremlin foe Navalny says he's been put in a punishment cell in an Arctic prison colony
Crime|News|Uncategorized|World

Firefighters investigate role of gas in explosion at historic Texas hotel that injured 21

A full day after a massive explosion at a historic Fort Worth hotel, fire inspectors are still working to determine what caused the blast

Firefighters investigate role of gas in explosion at historic Texas hotel that injured 21
Americas|Crime|News|World

Armed men storm an Ecuador TV studio during a live broadcast as attacks in the country escalate

Authorities in Ecuador say masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast, prompting the president to issued a decree declaring that the violence-plagued country had entered an “internal armed conflict.”

Armed men storm an Ecuador TV studio during a live broadcast as attacks in the country escalate
Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts

Hobbled by high interest rates, persistent inflation, slumping trade and a diminished China, the global economy will slow for a third consecutive year in 2024

Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts
Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Zelenskyy, Blinken, Israeli president and more will come to Davos to talk about global challenges

More than 60 heads of state and government and hundreds of business leaders will discuss the biggest global challenges during the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Switzerland next week

Zelenskyy, Blinken, Israeli president and more will come to Davos to talk about global challenges
MidEast|News|Political|World

Why both Israel and Hezbollah are eager to avoid tit-for-tat attacks escalating into full-blown war

Israel and Hezbollah are engaged in tit-for-tat attacks, but a diplomatic path still exists to avoid an escalation.

Why both Israel and Hezbollah are eager to avoid tit-for-tat attacks escalating into full-blown war
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwanese election may determine whether Beijing opts to force the issue of reunification

A candidate from the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party looks set to win the presidency despite Beijing’s pressure and rhetoric.

Taiwanese election may determine whether Beijing opts to force the issue of reunification
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Intensified Russian airstrikes are stretching Ukraine's air defense resources, officials say

A Ukrainian air force official says Russia’s recent escalation of missile and drone attacks is stretching his country's air defense resources

Intensified Russian airstrikes are stretching Ukraine's air defense resources, officials say
Environment|News|Science|World

Earth shattered global heat record in '23 and it's flirting with warming limit, European agency says

Earth shattered global annual heat records last year and it's flirting with the warming threshold that nations wanted to stay within to avoid the worst consequences of climate change

Earth shattered global heat record in '23 and it's flirting with warming limit, European agency says
Europe|News|World

As Bosnian Serbs mark controversial national day, US warns celebration amounts to 'criminal offense'

The United States has warned that ongoing celebrations of a Bosnian Serb self-proclaimed national holiday violate Bosnia’s constitution and a 1995 peace agreement

As Bosnian Serbs mark controversial national day, US warns celebration amounts to 'criminal offense'
Crime|News|World

Hezbollah launches drone strike on base in northern Israel but military says there's no damage

Hezbollah says it launched a drone strike at the Israeli army’s northern headquarters in retaliation for recent strikes in Lebanon that killed top Hamas and Hezbollah officials

Hezbollah launches drone strike on base in northern Israel but military says there's no damage
Crime|News|US|World

A US citizen has been arrested in Moscow on drug charges

A U.S. citizen has been arrested on drug charges in Russia, a move that comes amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions over Ukraine

A US citizen has been arrested in Moscow on drug charges
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

A Communist candidate gets approval to run in the Russian presidential election

Russia’s national elections commission has registered the Communist Party’s candidate to compete with President Vladimir Putin in the March election that Putin is all but certain to win

A Communist candidate gets approval to run in the Russian presidential election
News|World

Blinken urges Israel to engage with region on postwar plans that include path to Palestinian state

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on Israel to work with moderate Palestinians and neighboring countries on plans for postwar Gaza

Blinken urges Israel to engage with region on postwar plans that include path to Palestinian state
MidEast|News|US|World

Live updates | Blinken presses Israel on Gaza’s postwar future as Lebanon border clashes escalate

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Tel Aviv for meetings with top Israeli leaders

Live updates | Blinken presses Israel on Gaza’s postwar future as Lebanon border clashes escalate
Crime|Health|News|World

Suspected militants kill 2 police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan

Authorities say suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers assigned to escort polio workers in northwest Pakistan during the nationwide campaign against polio

Suspected militants kill 2 police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan
MidEast|News|Political|World

San Francisco supervisors approve resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza on 8-3 vote

Supervisors in San Francisco have approved a resolution calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza that condemns Hamas as well as the Israeli government

San Francisco supervisors approve resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza on 8-3 vote
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

The return of bullfighting to Mexico's capital excites fans and upsets animal rights groups

Days after Mexico’s Supreme Court lifted a suspension on bullfights in the world’s largest bullring, a young bullfighter practiced his steps and waved his cape in front of a bull’s head mounted on a wheeled cart

The return of bullfighting to Mexico's capital excites fans and upsets animal rights groups
Election|News|World

The US and UK say Bangladesh's elections extending Hasina's rule were not credible

The United States and the United Kingdom say the elections that extended Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule were not credible, free and fair

The US and UK say Bangladesh's elections extending Hasina's rule were not credible
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

Hong Kongers in Taiwan firmly support the ruling party after watching China erode freedoms at home

As Taiwan’s presidential election approaches, many immigrants from Hong Kong are supporting the governing Democratic Progressive Party after witnessing the alarming erosion of civil liberties at home

Hong Kongers in Taiwan firmly support the ruling party after watching China erode freedoms at home
Business|News|Political|US|World

Biden renominates Julie Su for labor secretary after Senate declined to confirm her for ten months

The White House says that President Joe Biden has renominated Julie Su to serve as labor secretary, whose confirmation languished in the Senate for more than 10 months

Biden renominates Julie Su for labor secretary after Senate declined to confirm her for ten months
Business|News|World

Twisted metal, rushing wind: A narrowly avoided disaster as jet's wall rips away at 3 miles high

The loud boom startled passenger Kelly Bartlett, and the roaring wind that followed left her unnerved

Twisted metal, rushing wind: A narrowly avoided disaster as jet's wall rips away at 3 miles high
Asia|Election|News|US|World

US says Bangladesh elections were not free and fair

The United States shares the view that the weekend's elections in Bangladesh were not free and fair, the U.S.

US says Bangladesh elections were not free and fair
Americas|News|Travel|World

Migrant caravan regroups in Mexico after government promise of papers falls through

About 2,000 migrants have resumed their journey through southern Mexico, after participants were left without the papers the Mexican government appeared to have promised

Migrant caravan regroups in Mexico after government promise of papers falls through
News|World

Brazil observes anniversary of the anti-democratic uprising in the capital

Brazil has observed the anniversary of last year’s uprising in the capital when thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings and called for a military intervention to remove President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from office

Brazil observes anniversary of the anti-democratic uprising in the capital
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Slain Hezbollah commander fought in some of the group's biggest battles, had close ties to leaders

The elite Hezbollah commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon fought for the militant group for decades and took part in some of its biggest battles

Slain Hezbollah commander fought in some of the group's biggest battles, had close ties to leaders
Americas|Crime|News|World

A notorious Ecuadorian gang leader vanishes from prison and authorities investigate if he escaped

A convicted leader of one of the most powerful drug gangs in Ecuador has vanished from the prison where he was serving his sentence

A notorious Ecuadorian gang leader vanishes from prison and authorities investigate if he escaped
News|World

Blizzard conditions bear down on central US, closing schools and highways

A “highly impactful” winter storm began delivering a punch to the country’s midsection with blizzard conditions that could dump as much as a foot or more of snow

Blizzard conditions bear down on central US, closing schools and highways
Europe|News|Political|World

Japan's foreign minister visits Poland to strengthen ties with the NATO nation

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has paid a visit to Poland in an attempt to strengthen ties with the NATO nation which borders Ukraine

Japan's foreign minister visits Poland to strengthen ties with the NATO nation
Europe|Opinion|World

The EU loses about a million workers per year due to aging. Migration official urges legal options

The European Union’s top official for migration says member states will have to confront tough policy challenges to cope with the continent’s aging population

The EU loses about a million workers per year due to aging. Migration official urges legal options
Europe|News|Political|World

US fighter jets fly over Bosnia in a sign of support to the country as Serbs call for secession

Two U.S. fighter jets flew over Bosnia in a demonstration of support for the Balkan country’s integrity in the face of increasingly secessionist policies of the Bosnian Serb pro-Russia leader Milorad Dodik

US fighter jets fly over Bosnia in a sign of support to the country as Serbs call for secession
Europe|News|World

5 people trapped in a cave for 2 days by high water rescued in Slovenia

Slovenia’s rescuers have successfully extracted five people who had been trapped in a cave for more than two days because of high water levels

5 people trapped in a cave for 2 days by high water rescued in Slovenia
Asia|Crime|US|World

'Soldiers of Christ' killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cults

The slaying of a South Korean woman during an initiation process for a group that called itself Soldiers of Christ has shocked the large Korean American community in metro Atlanta

'Soldiers of Christ' killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cults
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim turns 40. But there are no public celebrations of his birthday

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turns 40 on Monday with no announced public celebrations at home

North Korea's Kim turns 40. But there are no public celebrations of his birthday
News|World

US secretary of state rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza's post-war future

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says four key Arab nations and Turkey have agreed to begin planning for the reconstruction and governance of Gaza once Israel’s war against Hamas ends

US secretary of state rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza's post-war future
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child

Pope Francis is calling for a universal ban on what he calls the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Live updates | Fighting rages by central Gaza hospital; Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed a senior commander of the militant group Hezbollah

Live updates | Fighting rages by central Gaza hospital; Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
MidEast|News|World

Israeli strike kills an elite Hezbollah commander in the latest escalation linked to the war in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike has killed an elite Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon

Israeli strike kills an elite Hezbollah commander in the latest escalation linked to the war in Gaza
News|World

A heavy wave of Russian missile attacks pounds areas across Ukraine, killing at least 4 civilians

Officials say Russia has launched its latest barrage of hypersonic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian targets, striking near the front lines of fighting in the east as well as in central and western parts of the country

A heavy wave of Russian missile attacks pounds areas across Ukraine, killing at least 4 civilians
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh's democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has swept to power for a fourth consecutive term in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote
Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign

A roadside bomb has exploded near a van carrying police assigned to protect workers in an anti-polio immunization campaign in restive northwestern Pakistan, killing at least six officers and wounding 10 others

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign
Asia|Crime|News|Opinion|Political|World

India court restores life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman in 2002 riots

India’s top court has restored life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman during deadly religious rioting two decades ago

India court restores life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman in 2002 riots
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares advance following Wall Street rally led by technology stocks

Asian shares have advanced after Wall Street rallied to claw back almost all the losses from its slow start to the year

Stock market today: Asian shares advance following Wall Street rally led by technology stocks
Asia|News|World

Thousands forced from homes by a deadly Japan earthquake on New Year's face stress and exhaustion

Thousands of people made homeless overnight are living in weariness and uncertainty on the western coast of Japan a week after a powerful earthquake left at least 180 dead and dozens missing

Thousands forced from homes by a deadly Japan earthquake on New Year's face stress and exhaustion
Crime|News|US|World

Tyre Nichols' family gathers for vigil 1 year after police brutally beat him

Tyre Nichols' loved ones have gathered in remembrance at the site where police fatally beat the Black man one year ago

Tyre Nichols' family gathers for vigil 1 year after police brutally beat him
Asia|News|World

Air attack in northwestern Myanmar kills 17, including children, but military denies responsibility

Airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on a village under the control of the pro-democracy resistance in the country’s northwest are reported to have killed at least 17 civilians, including nine children

Air attack in northwestern Myanmar kills 17, including children, but military denies responsibility
Europe|Health|News|Science|World

Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93

Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93
Europe|News|World

5 people are trapped in a cave in Slovenia after heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise

Slovenian authorities say five people are trapped in a cave in the southwest of the country because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall

5 people are trapped in a cave in Slovenia after heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

How to deal with same-sex unions? It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations

Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican's recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples

How to deal with same-sex unions? It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations
Crime|News|World

An Al Jazeera journalist is the fifth member of his family killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza

An apparent Israeli airstrike has killed two Palestinian journalists in southern Gaza

An Al Jazeera journalist is the fifth member of his family killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza
Africa|Crime|News|Sports|World

Oscar Pistorius and the Valentine's killing of Reeva Steenkamp. What happened that night?

Here’s what to know about the night South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp more than a decade ago in a killing that jolted the world and shattered the image of a sports superstar

Oscar Pistorius and the Valentine's killing of Reeva Steenkamp. What happened that night?
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Young Palestinian girl killed when Israeli police fire at suspected attackers in West Bank unrest

Israeli officials say a young girl has been killed after police opened fire at a pair of suspected attackers who rammed their car into a West Bank checkpoint

Young Palestinian girl killed when Israeli police fire at suspected attackers in West Bank unrest
News|World

2 dead in Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian soldiers celebrate Orthodox Christmas on front line

Officials say the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson has been subjected to numerous shelling attacks from Russian-occupied parts of the Kherson region, across the Dnieper River

2 dead in Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian soldiers celebrate Orthodox Christmas on front line
Asia|News|World

North Korea again fires near the sea border with the South, as its leader's sister mocks Seoul

North Korea has again fired artillery shells near its tense sea boundary with the South

North Korea again fires near the sea border with the South, as its leader's sister mocks Seoul
MidEast|News|Political|World

Blinken meets Jordanian and Qatari leaders on new Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading

On another urgent diplomatic mission to the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Arab leaders to press for their help in tamping down resurgent fears that Israel's three-month war against Hamas in Gaza could spread

Blinken meets Jordanian and Qatari leaders on new Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading
MidEast|News|World

Israel says Hezbollah struck sensitive air traffic base in the north and warns of 'another war'

Hezbollah has struck an air traffic control base in northern Israel, the Israeli military says

Israel says Hezbollah struck sensitive air traffic base in the north and warns of 'another war'
Asia|News|World

Survivors struggle to rebuild their lives three months after Afghanistan's devastating earthquake

Survivors of a massive earthquake that struck Afghanistan's west on Oct. 7 say they're struggling to rebuild their lives, three months after the disaster

Survivors struggle to rebuild their lives three months after Afghanistan's devastating earthquake
News|World

The US sees a drop in illegal border crossings after Mexico increases enforcement

Mexico has increased immigration enforcement in recent weeks

The US sees a drop in illegal border crossings after Mexico increases enforcement
Asia|News|World

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people

Rescue teams are working through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 161 people

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people
Asia|Election|News|World

Hasina wins Bangladesh vote, but low turnout and opposition boycott raise doubts over its legitimacy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won an overwhelming majority in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election after a campaign fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, giving her and her Awami League a fourth consecutive term

Hasina wins Bangladesh vote, but low turnout and opposition boycott raise doubts over its legitimacy
Asia|Business|Economy|News|US|World

China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan

China has announced sanctions on five American defense-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals

China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan
MidEast|News|World

Cumbersome process and 'arbitrary' Israeli inspections slow aid delivery into Gaza, US senators say

A cumbersome process of Israeli inspections and other hurdles are slowing the entry of aid into Gaza

Cumbersome process and 'arbitrary' Israeli inspections slow aid delivery into Gaza, US senators say
Economy|Europe|News|World

Polish farmers suspend their blockade at the Ukrainian border after a deal with the government

Poland's state news agency is reporting that Polish farmers who had blockaded a border crossing to Ukraine have ended their protest after reaching an agreement with the government

Polish farmers suspend their blockade at the Ukrainian border after a deal with the government
Europe|News|World

Russian shelling kills 11 in Donetsk region while Ukraine claims it hit a Crimean air base

Eleven people were killed Saturday in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s partially occupied Donetsk province, according to regional Gov. Vadym Filashkin

Russian shelling kills 11 in Donetsk region while Ukraine claims it hit a Crimean air base
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

A minibus explodes in Kabul, killing at least 2 civilians and wounding 14 others

A Taliban official says a minibus has exploded in a mostly Shiite Muslim neighborhood in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul, killing at least two civilians and wounding 14 others

A minibus explodes in Kabul, killing at least 2 civilians and wounding 14 others
News|US|World

House Speaker Johnson invites Biden to give State of the Union address March 7

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson on Saturday invited President Joe Biden to give the State of the Union address on March 7.

House Speaker Johnson invites Biden to give State of the Union address March 7
Asia|News|World

South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border

South Korea says North Korea has conducted a new round of artillery firing drills near the rivals’ disputed sea boundary

South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken says Turkey is committed to a 'positive' role in postwar Gaza as he opens a diplomatic push

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Turkey is committed to playing “a positive, productive” role for postwar Gaza and prepared to use its influence in the region to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from broadening even more

Blinken says Turkey is committed to a 'positive' role in postwar Gaza as he opens a diplomatic push
Crime|News|World

Death toll in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts rises to 91

Iranian officials say the death toll from an Islamic State group-claimed suicide bombing has risen to at least 91

Death toll in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts rises to 91
Asia|Election|News|World

Bangladesh's main opposition party starts a 48-hour general strike ahead of Sunday's election

Bangladesh’s main opposition party has started a 48-hour general strike on the eve on a general election, calling on people to boycott the vote because it says the government of incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina can’t guarantee its fairness

Bangladesh's main opposition party starts a 48-hour general strike ahead of Sunday's election
MidEast|News|World

Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation

Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah have traded fire in one of the heaviest days of cross-border fighting in recent weeks

Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation
Asia|News|World

Myanmar confirms a key northeastern city on border with China has been seized by an ethnic alliance

Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged that it withdrew its forces from a key city on the northeastern border with China after it was taken over by an alliance of ethnic armed groups it has been battling for months

Myanmar confirms a key northeastern city on border with China has been seized by an ethnic alliance
Europe|World

Orthodox Christmas: Why it's celebrated by some believers 13 days after Dec. 25

Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday

Orthodox Christmas: Why it's celebrated by some believers 13 days after Dec. 25
Asia|News|World

A woman in her 90s is rescued alive 5 days after Japan's deadly earthquake

A woman in her 90s has been pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan, 124 hours after a major quake slammed the region, killing at least 126 people, toppling buildings and setting off landslides

A woman in her 90s is rescued alive 5 days after Japan's deadly earthquake
MidEast|News|World

From Houthis to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East

Missiles, rockets and drones struck targets around the Middle East this week as the United States, Israel and others clashed with Iran-allied militant groups

From Houthis to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East
News|Sports|US|World

US beats Sweden 6-2 to win gold in the world junior championship

The United States has beaten Sweden 6-2 to win the IIHF world junior championship

US beats Sweden 6-2 to win gold in the world junior championship
Asia|Crime|News|World

Guam investigates fatal shooting of Korean visitor and offers $50,000 reward for information

Authorities in the U.S. territory of Guam are vowing to bring to justice those who fatally shot a Korean visitor in a tourist district

Guam investigates fatal shooting of Korean visitor and offers $50,000 reward for information
News|Political|US|World

Top White House budget official warns of 'dire' situation on Ukraine aid

President Joe Biden’s top budget official is warning in stark terms about how lawmakers are running out of time to approve new aid for Ukraine

Top White House budget official warns of 'dire' situation on Ukraine aid
Europe|News|World

Vatican concludes former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes

The Vatican has concluded a lengthy investigation into allegations of misconduct by Archbishop John Nienstedt, the former leader of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Vatican concludes former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes
Europe|News|World

Belarus' authoritarian leader tightens control over the country's religious groups

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law into effect that significantly tightens control over various religious denominations and organizations

Belarus' authoritarian leader tightens control over the country's religious groups
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A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California. No injuries are reported

A light earthquake has shaken a wide area of Southern California

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California. No injuries are reported
Africa|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|World

With banku and jollof rice, Ghanian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record

A chef in Ghana has been preparing banku and other regional dishes on live TV since New Year’s Day as she tries to break a world record for marathon cooking

With banku and jollof rice, Ghanian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record
News|World

The US northeast is preparing for a weekend storm that threatens to dump snow, rain, and ice

The northeast is preparing for a weekend winter storm that threatens to dump a messy mix of snow, rain and ice

The US northeast is preparing for a weekend storm that threatens to dump snow, rain, and ice
Asia|Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US biotech company halts sales of DNA kits in Tibet, as lawmakers mull more export controls on China

Thermo Fisher, an American biotech company, has halted sales of its DNA testing products in Tibet, amid concerns that its products might have assisted the Chinese government in a surveillance campaign in the ethnic region

US biotech company halts sales of DNA kits in Tibet, as lawmakers mull more export controls on China
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah leader says his group must retaliate for suspected Israeli strike in Beirut

The leader of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah says his group must retaliate after a presumed Israeli strike hit a Beirut neighborhood this week, killing a senior Hamas official

Hezbollah leader says his group must retaliate for suspected Israeli strike in Beirut
Environment|News|World

Azerbaijan names a former oil exec to lead climate talks. Activists have concerns

Azerbaijan’s ecology minister has been named to lead the United Nations’ annual climate talks later this year

Azerbaijan names a former oil exec to lead climate talks. Activists have concerns
Economy|Food|Health|News|World

Global food prices declined from record highs in 2022, the UN says. Except for these two staples

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oil fell last year from record highs in 2022

Global food prices declined from record highs in 2022, the UN says. Except for these two staples
Americas|News|US|World

A new immigration policy that avoids a dangerous journey is working. But border crossings continue

Migrants are arriving in the U.S. under the Biden administration’s new “safe mobility offices,” set up in Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Ecuador

A new immigration policy that avoids a dangerous journey is working. But border crossings continue
Europe|News|World

Companies pull ads from TV station after comments on tattooing and sending migrants to Auschwitz

Commentators who joked on a Polish right-wing television station that migrants should be sent to Auschwitz or be tattooed or microchipped like dogs are facing widespread condemnation

Companies pull ads from TV station after comments on tattooing and sending migrants to Auschwitz
Europe|News|World

Ukraine unleashes more drones and missiles at Russian areas as part of its new year strategy

Russia says its air defenses downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in occupied Crimea and southern Russia as Kyiv pressed its strategy of targeting the Moscow-annexed peninsula and taking the 22-month war well beyond Ukraine’s borders

Ukraine unleashes more drones and missiles at Russian areas as part of its new year strategy
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Heavy fighting continues as UN official says Gaza has become 'uninhabitable'

At least six people have been killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike on a home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight

Live updates | Heavy fighting continues as UN official says Gaza has become 'uninhabitable'
MidEast|News|World

Iran mourns those slain in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89

Iranian officials have tried to link Israel and the U.S. to an Islamic State group-claimed suicide bombing while speaking to a mass funeral for some of the 89 people killed in the attack

Iran mourns those slain in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89
Asia|Crime|News|World

Indian navy evacuated 21 crew members from a bulk carrier targeted by hijackers in the Arabian Sea

Indian navy commandos have safely evacuated 21 crew members from a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier involved in a hijacking attempt in the Arabian Sea

Indian navy evacuated 21 crew members from a bulk carrier targeted by hijackers in the Arabian Sea
Asia|News|World

Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes

The death toll from a major quake in western Japan has reached 100, even as rescue workers fought aftershocks to carefully pull people from the rubble

Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline after mixed Wall Street finish

Asian shares are mostly lower after a mixed finish on Wall Street, although export-related Tokyo stocks got a boost from a strengthening dollar

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline after mixed Wall Street finish
News|Technology|US|World

A B-1 bomber crashes while trying to land at a South Dakota Air Force base. The crew safely ejects

The Air Force says a B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed while trying to land and all four crew members ejected safely

A B-1 bomber crashes while trying to land at a South Dakota Air Force base. The crew safely ejects
Asia|News|World

Rival Koreas conduct provocative drills along their tense sea boundary, escalating animosities

The rival Koreas have fired artillery rounds into the sea as part of provocative drills along their disputed sea boundary, in violation of the fragile 2018 inter-Korean military agreement

Rival Koreas conduct provocative drills along their tense sea boundary, escalating animosities
Asia|News|World

Trains collide on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 4 people

Two trains have collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java, causing carriages to buckle and overturn and killing at least four people

Trains collide on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 4 people
News|Sports|World

US, Sweden will play for world junior gold after US beats Finland and Sweden tops Czech Republic

The United States will face host Sweden for gold at the IIHF world junior championship

US, Sweden will play for world junior gold after US beats Finland and Sweden tops Czech Republic
Economy|News|World

UN economic forecast cites conflicts, sluggish trade, high interest and climate disasters

The United Nations has issued a somber global economic forecast for 2024, pointing to challenges from escalating conflicts, sluggish global trade, persistently high interest rates and increasing climate disasters

UN economic forecast cites conflicts, sluggish trade, high interest and climate disasters
News|Opinion|World

King's daughter says wars, gun violence, racism have pushed humanity to the brink

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says the world urgently needs to study and adopt her father’s philosophy of nonviolence to avoid self-destruction

King's daughter says wars, gun violence, racism have pushed humanity to the brink
News|US|World

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says

The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says
News|World

Putin speeds up a citizenship path for foreigners who enlist in the Russian military

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that speeds up a path to Russian citizenship for foreigners who enlist in the country’s military amid the 22-month-old war in Ukraine

Putin speeds up a citizenship path for foreigners who enlist in the Russian military
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken heads to the Mideast again as fears of regional conflict surge

As the Biden administration grapples with an increasingly tense and unstable situation in the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the region this weekend for the fourth time in three months on a tour expected to focus largely on easing resurgent fears that the Israel-Hamas war could erupt into a broader conflict

Blinken heads to the Mideast again as fears of regional conflict surge
MidEast|News|World

Israeli defense minister lays out vision for next steps of Gaza war ahead of Blinken visit

Israel’s defense minister has laid out his vision for the next phase of the war in Gaza

Israeli defense minister lays out vision for next steps of Gaza war ahead of Blinken visit
News|US|World

Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue final warning

An armed unmanned surface vessel launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen got within a “couple of miles” of U.S. Navy and commercial vessels in the Red Sea before detonating

Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue final warning
News|Sports|US|World

MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final

MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final

MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final
Europe|News|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange long-range attacks as their front-line forces remain bogged down

Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defenses shot down 10 Ukrainian air-launched missiles over the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula and 10 over the Russian city of Belgorod

Russia and Ukraine exchange long-range attacks as their front-line forces remain bogged down
Crime|News|US|World

New Jersey police seek killer of a Muslim leader outside Newark mosque

Police in New Jersey are hunting for the killer of a Muslim leader who was shot outside his mosque

New Jersey police seek killer of a Muslim leader outside Newark mosque
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Hamas loses a leader in Lebanon but holds on in Gaza

Israel’s defense minister has laid out a vision for the next phase of the war in Gaza

Live updates | Hamas loses a leader in Lebanon but holds on in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Thousands attend the funeral of a top Hamas official killed in an apparent Israeli strike in Beirut

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Beirut for the funeral of Saleh Arouri, top commander of militant Palestinian group Hamas, who was killed earlier this week in an apparent Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese capital

Thousands attend the funeral of a top Hamas official killed in an apparent Israeli strike in Beirut
News|World

Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike

Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people
Africa|Europe|News|World

Italian Premier Meloni says curbing migrant arrivals from Africa is about investment, not charity

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has told her European Union partners that curbing migration flows from African countries has less to do with offers of charity than strong partnerships coupled with strategic investments in those nations

Italian Premier Meloni says curbing migrant arrivals from Africa is about investment, not charity
News|World

What is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?

Christians around the world will mark Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations

What is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?
Europe|World

Serbia's army proposes bringing back the draft as tensions continue to rise in the Balkans

Serbia's military wants to reintroduce obligatory military service as tensions continue to rise in the Balkans

Serbia's army proposes bringing back the draft as tensions continue to rise in the Balkans
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwan's presidential candidate Ko Wen-je seeks a middle ground with China, attracting young voters

With Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections less than two weeks away, the island's alternative party candidate and chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party, Ko Wen-je, is promoting a policy of patience toward China, which has been upping its threat to annex the island by force

Taiwan's presidential candidate Ko Wen-je seeks a middle ground with China, attracting young voters
MidEast|News|World

Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate

Officials say an airstrike on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad has killed a high-ranking militia commander

Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate
Asia|News|World

South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor

South Korea's spy agency says it views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as her father’s likely heir apparent

South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor
Australia|News|Science|World

The largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider has been found in Australia

The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider that boasts fangs powerful enough to pierce a human fingernail has found a new home after being discovered north of Sydney, Australia

The largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider has been found in Australia
News|World

Scenes of loss play out across Japan's western coastline after quake kills 92, dozens still missing

Rescue workers are braving the cold to save people still trapped under collapsed buildings in western Japan

Scenes of loss play out across Japan's western coastline after quake kills 92, dozens still missing
MidEast|News|World

US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea

The United States is calling on the U.N. Security Council to take urgent action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels for attacking ships in the key Red Sea trade route, and is warning their longtime financier and weapons supplier Iran that it has a choice

US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea
MidEast|News|World

US warns Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military action

The United States and 12 allies have given what amounts to a final warning to Houthi rebels, telling the militants to cease their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action

US warns Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military action
Education|News|Opinion|World

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza
MidEast|News|US|World

Mother and uncle of a US serviceman are rescued from Gaza in a secret operation

The U.S. has coordinated with Israel, Egypt and others in rescuing the mother of a U.S. serviceman and her American brother-in-law who were pinned down during heavy fighting in Gaza City

Mother and uncle of a US serviceman are rescued from Gaza in a secret operation
Crime|News|US|World

Vigil held to honor slain Muslim boy as accused attacker appears in court in Illinois

An Illinois landlord charged with murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an October attack on a Palestinian American mother and her young son has appeared for a pretrial hearing

Vigil held to honor slain Muslim boy as accused attacker appears in court in Illinois
MidEast|World

A look at killings of militant leaders believed targeted by Israel

Hamas and Hezbollah have accused Israel of carrying out an airstrike that killed a top Hamas leader in Beirut

A look at killings of militant leaders believed targeted by Israel
News|World

An apparent Israeli strike killed a top Hamas commander. How might it impact the Gaza conflict?

The killing of a top Hamas commander in an apparent Israeli airstrike on a Beirut apartment has given Israel an important symbolic achievement in its 3-month-old war against the Islamic militant group

An apparent Israeli strike killed a top Hamas commander. How might it impact the Gaza conflict?
News|Political|US|World

US again renews protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aide over Iran threats

The Biden administration has once again renewed taxpayer-funded protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and one of his top aides, who have been the target of persistent threats from Iran

US again renews protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aide over Iran threats
Europe|News|World

As a missile hits a Kyiv apartment building, survivors lose a lifetime's possessions in seconds

Residents of a Kyiv apartment building are salvaging what they can a day after a Russian missile attack set it ablaze, tore off parts of its facade, and gouged a crater next to it

As a missile hits a Kyiv apartment building, survivors lose a lifetime's possessions in seconds
MidEast|News|World

What’s known so far about the deadly explosions in Iran

Iranian officials said that at least 95 people were killed Wednesday after back-to-back explosions at an event commemorating the 2020 slaying of a prominent general by the United States

What’s known so far about the deadly explosions in Iran
Americas|News|US|World

Speaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has led about 60 fellow Republicans in Congress on a visit to the Mexican border

Speaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance
Crime|News|US|World

Imam killed outside New Jersey mosque, and the shooter remains at large, authorities say

Officials say a New Jersey imam was shot multiple times and killed outside his mosque Wednesday, and authorities continue to search for the shooter

Imam killed outside New Jersey mosque, and the shooter remains at large, authorities say
Election|News|World

Israel's Supreme Court delays activation of law that makes it harder to remove Netanyahu from office

Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that a law that could make it harder to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office must go into effect only after the next elections

Israel's Supreme Court delays activation of law that makes it harder to remove Netanyahu from office
News|Political|World

After tumbling in polls, Netanyahu clings to power and aims to improve political standing during war

Critics say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly using his perch as wartime leader to improve his political fortunes

After tumbling in polls, Netanyahu clings to power and aims to improve political standing during war
Europe|News|World

NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on Ukraine

NATO says it will help buy up to 1,000 Patriot missiles so allies can better protect their territory as Russia ramps up its air assault on Ukraine

NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on Ukraine
Crime|News|World

Iran says at least 84 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general

Iran says twin bomb blasts killed at least 84 people at an event honoring a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. airstrike in 2020

Iran says at least 84 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

EU targets world's biggest diamond miner as part of Russia war sanctions

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the world’s biggest diamond mining company and its chief executive officer as part of what it says is its “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine in the war against Russia

EU targets world's biggest diamond miner as part of Russia war sanctions
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Fighting rages in southern Gaza and fears grow the war may spread in the region

Heavy fighting is raging in central and southern Gaza as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed one of the top Hamas leaders

Live updates | Fighting rages in southern Gaza and fears grow the war may spread in the region
MidEast|News|World

Israel's Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike

The chief of Israel’s Mossad has vowed the intelligence agency will hunt down every Hamas member involved in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, no matter where they are

Israel's Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike
Environment|Europe|News|Science|World

Extreme cold grips Nordic countries, Russia as floods hit western Europe

Temperatures have fallen below minus 40 degrees Celsius in the Nordic region for a second day in a row, with the coldest January temperature recorded in Swedish Lapland in 25 years

Extreme cold grips Nordic countries, Russia as floods hit western Europe
Europe|News|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far
Health|News|World

Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike

Thousands of doctors have walked off their jobs in Britain at the start of a six-day strike that's set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded National Health Service

Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike
Asia|News|World

New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters

The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year’s Day in central Japan did not spur the kind of tsunamis that scoured the northeastern Pacific coast in 2011

New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters
MidEast|News|World

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session

Protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war have disrupted the first day of California's legislative session

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session
Asia|News|World

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 78 dead

Rescuers in Japan are braving the cold in a race against time as they search for survivors along the country's western coastline after a powerful earthquake earlier in the week smashed homes and left at least 78 people dead and 51 people missing

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 78 dead
MidEast|News|World

US intel confident militant groups used largest Gaza hospital in campaign against Israel: AP source

The United States is confident Palestinian militant groups used Gaza’s largest hospital to hold hostages seized during their bloody Oct. 7, 2023, attack and to house command infrastructure

US intel confident militant groups used largest Gaza hospital in campaign against Israel: AP source
Asia|Election|News|World

Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it

The elections in Bangladesh are all about one person: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it
Asia|Election|News|World

Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it

The elections in Bangladesh are all about one person: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it
News|US|World

Prosecutors say Sen. Menendez cashed in by linking Qatari royal family member with NJ businessman

Federal authorities say U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez used his international clout to help a friend get a multimillion-dollar deal with a Qatari investment fund, partly by taking actions favorable to Qatar’s government

Prosecutors say Sen. Menendez cashed in by linking Qatari royal family member with NJ businessman
MidEast|News|World

South Africa says Israel's campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it?

Israel is defending itself in the United Nations’ highest court against allegations that it is committing genocide with its military campaign in Gaza

South Africa says Israel's campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it?
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Israel's highest court protects its power to curb government extremism − 3 essential reads

Israel’s highest court has struck down the government’s law limiting its power. Three scholars look at why the law was proposed, what it aimed to do and who supported – and opposed – it.

Israel's highest court protects its power to curb government extremism − 3 essential reads
Entertainment|News|Sports|World

The 1972 Andes plane crash story has been told many times. 'Society of the Snow' is something new

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The 1972 Andes plane crash story has been told many times. 'Society of the Snow' is something new
Sports|World

US advances to world junior semifinals. Canada gets knocked out by Czech Republic

The U.S. has advanced to the semifinals of hockey's world junior championship after routing Latvia 7-2

US advances to world junior semifinals. Canada gets knocked out by Czech Republic
Crime|News|World

A Hamas official killed in a Beirut strike had been on Israel's hit list for years

Saleh Arouri, the deputy political head of Hamas and a founder of the group’s military wing, had been in Israel’s sights for years before he was killed in a drone strike in a southern suburb of Beirut

A Hamas official killed in a Beirut strike had been on Israel's hit list for years
Americas|Health|World

What does a total abortion ban look like in Dominican Republic?

In Latin America, only Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic maintain total abortion bans

What does a total abortion ban look like in Dominican Republic?
Europe|News|Science|World

Cold spell in Finland and Sweden sends temperature below minus 40

Finland and Sweden have recorded their coldest temperatures this winter as a cold spell grips the Nordic region

Cold spell in Finland and Sweden sends temperature below minus 40
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Turkey detains 33 people suspected of spying for Israel

Turkey's state-run news agency says authorities have detained 33 people suspected of spying on behalf of Israel

Turkey detains 33 people suspected of spying for Israel
MidEast|News|Political|World

Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut and raises fears conflict could expand

An apparent Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut has killed Hamas’ No. 2 political leader, marking a potentially significant escalation of Israel’s war against the militant group and heightening the risk of a wider Middle East conflict

Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut and raises fears conflict could expand
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Fighting in central and southern Gaza after Israel says it's pulling some troops out

Israel’s army says several thousand troops will be taken out of Gaza in the coming weeks

Live updates | Fighting in central and southern Gaza after Israel says it's pulling some troops out
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street's decline, eroding last year's gains

Asian shares have dropped after Wall Street started 2024 with a slump, giving back some of its big gains from last year

Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street's decline, eroding last year's gains
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities, killing 5 and injuring at least 130, Kyiv officials say

Officials in Ukraine say the country’s two largest cities were struck by Russian missiles that killed five people and wounded at least 130

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities, killing 5 and injuring at least 130, Kyiv officials say
Asia|Crime|News|World

South Korean opposition leader is stabbed in the neck. Police say attacker approached for autograph

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been stabbed in the neck by an unidentified man during a visit to the southeastern city of Busan

South Korean opposition leader is stabbed in the neck. Police say attacker approached for autograph
Asia|News|World

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped

A series of powerful earthquakes has hit western Japan, leaving at least 62 people dead

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped
Africa|News|World

Ethiopia and a breakaway Somali region sign a deal giving Ethiopia access to the sea, leaders say

Landlocked Ethiopia has taken the first steps toward gaining access to the sea, signing an agreement in the capital of Addis Ababa with the breakaway Somali region of Somaliland to access the Somaliland coastline

Ethiopia and a breakaway Somali region sign a deal giving Ethiopia access to the sea, leaders say
Environment|News|World

Klee Benally, Navajo advocate for Indigenous people and environmental causes, dies in Phoenix

Klee Benally, a Navajo man who advocated on behalf of Indigenous people and environmental causes, has died

Klee Benally, Navajo advocate for Indigenous people and environmental causes, dies in Phoenix
Africa|Arts|News|Videos|World

Peter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91

Peter Magubane, a fearless photographer who captured the violence and horror of South Africa’s brutal apartheid era of racial oppression, and was entrusted with documenting Nelson Mandela’s first years of freedom after his release from prison, has died

Peter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91
Americas|News|World

Zapatista indigenous rebel movement marks 30 years since its armed uprising in southern Mexico

Members and supporters of the Zapatista indigenous rebel movement are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their brief armed uprising in southern Mexico

Zapatista indigenous rebel movement marks 30 years since its armed uprising in southern Mexico
News|World

Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul

Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul

Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

More Americans think foreign policy should be a top US priority for 2024, an AP-NORC poll finds

In this time of war overseas, more Americans think foreign policy should be a top U.S. priority for 2024

More Americans think foreign policy should be a top US priority for 2024, an AP-NORC poll finds
News|US|World

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel

The USS Gerald R

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel
Asia|Election|News|World

Pakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fair

Pakistan’s independent human rights commission says there is little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections in the country next month because of “pre-poll rigging.”

Pakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fair
Crime|Europe|World

A Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children makes court appearance in London

A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third has made an initial court appearance in London

A Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children makes court appearance in London
Crime|Europe|News|World

German officials detain a fifth suspect in connection with a threat to attack Cologne Cathedral

German authorities have detained another suspect in connection with an alleged threat of an attack on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral over the holidays

German officials detain a fifth suspect in connection with a threat to attack Cologne Cathedral
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh court sentences Nobel laureate Yunus to 6 months in jail. He denies violating labor laws

A labor court in Bangladesh’s capital has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail for violating the country’s labor laws

Bangladesh court sentences Nobel laureate Yunus to 6 months in jail. He denies violating labor laws
News|World

Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine, and Putin says Moscow will intensify its attacks

Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones over Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor

Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine, and Putin says Moscow will intensify its attacks
News|World

Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in a possible precursor to a scaled-back offensive

The Israeli military has confirmed it's pulling thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip

Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in a possible precursor to a scaled-back offensive
Europe|News|World

Olympic host country France sees less New Year's Eve disorder as it celebrates 2024's arrival

France's interior minister says the Olympic host country saw fewer of the car burnings that usually blight the arrival of a new year as it celebrated the start of 2024

Olympic host country France sees less New Year's Eve disorder as it celebrates 2024's arrival
Asia|News|World

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

Japan has dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast
Asia|Economy|News|World

Chinese factory activity slows in December in a 3rd straight month of contraction

A survey of factory managers in China shows manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world's second-largest economy remains sluggish

Chinese factory activity slows in December in a 3rd straight month of contraction
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim says military should 'thoroughly annihilate' US, South Korea if provoked

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his military should “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked

North Korea's Kim says military should 'thoroughly annihilate' US, South Korea if provoked
Crime|World

Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children and wounding a third arrested in United Kingdom

A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third is under arrest in the United Kingdom

Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children and wounding a third arrested in United Kingdom
Africa|Crime|News|Sports|World

Former Ugandan steeplechase Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat found fatally stabbed in Kenya

Police in Kenya say they are investigating the slaying of three-time Ugandan Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat

Former Ugandan steeplechase Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat found fatally stabbed in Kenya
Europe|News|World

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration

Russian state news agencies say President Vladimir Putin has praised Russia’s “united society” in his prerecorded New Year’s address to the nation

Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead

Over the past three years, the world’s oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades

American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead
MidEast|News|World

Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for months

Hospital officials in central Gaza say at least 35 people have been killed in Israeli strikes

Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for months
MidEast|News|World

US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen's Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack

The U.S. military says its forces opened fire on and killed several Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea

US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen's Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
Europe|News|World

Russia launches fresh drone strikes in Ukraine after promising retaliation for Belgorod attack

Russia has launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine after promising that strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed 24 people “would not go unpunished.”

Russia launches fresh drone strikes in Ukraine after promising retaliation for Belgorod attack
News|World

New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024

New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe

New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
Environment|News|US|World

High surf advisories remain in some parts of California, as ocean conditions begin to calm

Southern California's Ventura County issued a temporary evacuation warning for some residents living along the coast due to high surf

High surf advisories remain in some parts of California, as ocean conditions begin to calm
Americas|News|Travel|World

Mexico and Venezuela restart repatriation flights amid pressure to curb soaring migration to U.S.

Mexico and Venezuela say they have restarted repatriation flights of Venezuelans migrants in Mexico

Mexico and Venezuela restart repatriation flights amid pressure to curb soaring migration to U.S.
Americas|News|World

Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana

Venezuela says it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations

Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israeli-French hostage recounts harrowing experience in captivity

An Israeli woman who recently returned from captivity in Gaza says she was groped by her Palestinian kidnapper and lived in constant fear for weeks

Israeli-French hostage recounts harrowing experience in captivity
MidEast|News|US|World

Houthis show no sign of ending 'reckless' Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says

The top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East says Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are showing no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea

Houthis show no sign of ending 'reckless' Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says
Europe|News|World

Russia wants evidence before giving explanations about an object that entered Poland's airspace

Russia’s top diplomat in Poland says Moscow won't provide any explanations about an unidentified object that briefly entered Poland’s airspace until it receives evidence that shows the object was a Russian missile

Russia wants evidence before giving explanations about an object that entered Poland's airspace
Asia|News|World

Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing

Taiwan’s presidential candidates have expressed a desire for peaceful relations with Beijing

Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing
MidEast|News|World

Air raids over eastern Syria near Iraqi border kill 6 Iran-backed militants

Two members of Iraqi militia groups have told The Associated Press that overnight airstrikes on eastern Syria killed six Iran-backed militants near a strategic border crossing with Iraq

Air raids over eastern Syria near Iraqi border kill 6 Iran-backed militants
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu says Gaza war on Hamas will go on for 'many more months,' thanks US for new weapons sales

Israel's prime minister says the war on Hamas in Gaza will continue for “many more months."

Netanyahu says Gaza war on Hamas will go on for 'many more months,' thanks US for new weapons sales
Crime|News|World

Shelling kills 21 in Russian city of Belgorod following Moscow's aerial attacks across Ukraine

Shelling in the center of the Russian border city of Belgorod killed at least 21 people, including three children, local officials have reported

Shelling kills 21 in Russian city of Belgorod following Moscow's aerial attacks across Ukraine
Europe|News|World

Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik vows to tear his country apart despite US warnings

The Bosnian Serbs’ separatist leader is vowing to keep weakening his war-scarred country until it tears apart, despite a pledge by the United States to prevent that

Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik vows to tear his country apart despite US warnings
News|Political|US|World

The Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel

For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel

The Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel
Americas|News|World

A British warship arrives in Guyana as tensions heat up in border dispute with Venezuela

A British warship has arrived in Guyana amid rising tensions from a border dispute between the former British colony and Venezuela

A British warship arrives in Guyana as tensions heat up in border dispute with Venezuela
Americas|Health|World

Mexican president inaugurates centralized 'super pharmacy' to supply medicines to all of Mexico

Mexico's president is trying to end the woes of patients throughout the country, who are often told they need a specific medicine — but the hospital in question doesn't have it

Mexican president inaugurates centralized 'super pharmacy' to supply medicines to all of Mexico
MidEast|News|World

South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks

South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
News|US|World

Conservative Cardinal Burke says he is 'still alive' after rare pope meeting

Conservative American Cardinal Raymond Burke, one of Pope Francis' fiercest critics, had his first private audience with the pontiff in seven years on

Conservative Cardinal Burke says he is 'still alive' after rare pope meeting
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

Poland says 'everything indicates' a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace and left

Poland’s defense forces say an unknown object entered the country’s airspace Friday morning from the direction of Ukraine and then vanished off radars, and that all indications pointed to it being a Russian missile

Poland says 'everything indicates' a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace and left
News|Political|World

An associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny is sentenced to 9 years in prison

An associate of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to nine years in prison, the latest move in a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent

An associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny is sentenced to 9 years in prison
Asia|News|Technology|World

North Korea's new reactor at nuclear site likely to be formally operational next summer, Seoul says

South Korea's Defense Minister Shin Wonsik has said that a light-water reactor at North Korea’s main nuclear complex will likely be formally operational by next summer

North Korea's new reactor at nuclear site likely to be formally operational next summer, Seoul says
MidEast|News|World

Palestinians stream into a southern Gaza town as Israel expands its offensive in the center

The United Nations says tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed into an already crowded town at the southernmost end of Gaza in recent days

Palestinians stream into a southern Gaza town as Israel expands its offensive in the center
Europe|News|World

Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war and kills 30 civilians, Ukraine says

Officials say Russia has launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 30 civilians in what an air force official calls the biggest aerial barrage of the war

Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war and kills 30 civilians, Ukraine says
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza, desperate need for aid

A top United Nations official is warning of deteriorating conditions across Gaza and reiterating calls for Israel to immediately halt its bombardment to allow aid to get in

Live updates | UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza, desperate need for aid
News|US|World

Maui's economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

Hawaii’s governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings

Maui's economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?
MidEast|News|World

An American-Canadian-Israeli woman previously believed to be held hostage in Gaza is declared dead

An Israeli kibbutz hard-hit by Hamas' assault on southern Israel has announced the death of Judih Weinstein — an American-Canadian-Israeli woman who had been thought to be held hostage in Gaza

An American-Canadian-Israeli woman previously believed to be held hostage in Gaza is declared dead
Americas|News|World

Venezuela will hold military exercises off its shores as a British warship heads to Guyana

President Nicolás Maduro has ordered Venezuela’s armed forces to conduct defensive exercises in the Eastern Caribbean after the United Kingdom announced it would send a warship to Guyana’s territorial waters during a border dispute between the South American neighbors

Venezuela will hold military exercises off its shores as a British warship heads to Guyana
Health|News|Science|World

World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1

The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people

World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1
News|World

As Gaza war grinds on, tensions soar along Israel's volatile northern border with Lebanon

Israeli officials are stepping up threats against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

As Gaza war grinds on, tensions soar along Israel's volatile northern border with Lebanon
Africa|News|World

More than 40 dead in Liberia after leaking fuel tanker exploded as people tried to collect gas

Authorities in Liberia say a leaking fuel tanker exploded this week as people gathered to collect the gasoline, leaving more than 40 dead

More than 40 dead in Liberia after leaking fuel tanker exploded as people tried to collect gas
News|US|World

US sanctions money network tied to the Yemen Houthi rebels blamed for shipping vessel attacks

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on a group of money exchange services from Yemen to Turkey alleged to be providing funds to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels who have been launching attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the southern Red Sea

US sanctions money network tied to the Yemen Houthi rebels blamed for shipping vessel attacks
News|Sports|World

Overall World Cup leader Schwarz suffers season-ending knee injury. Sarrazin wins Stelvio downhill

Overall World Cup leader Marco Schwarz has suffered a season-ending knee injury at an eventful downhill on the Stelvio

Overall World Cup leader Schwarz suffers season-ending knee injury. Sarrazin wins Stelvio downhill
News|World

Iran holds funeral for a general who was killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria

Iran has held a funeral for a high-ranking general of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard who was killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria

Iran holds funeral for a general who was killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria
Europe|News|World

A cargo ship picking up Ukrainian grain hits a Russian floating mine in the Black Sea, officials say

Officials say a civilian cargo ship has struck a Russian mine in the Black Sea near Ukraine’s Danube ports, injuring two sailors

A cargo ship picking up Ukrainian grain hits a Russian floating mine in the Black Sea, officials say
Asia|News|World

China reaffirms its military threats against Taiwan weeks before the island's presidential election

Weeks before Taiwan holds elections for its president and legislature, China has renewed its threat to use military force to annex the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory

China reaffirms its military threats against Taiwan weeks before the island's presidential election
Asia|News|World

Indonesia's navy pushes a boat suspected of carrying Rohingya refugees out of its waters

Indonesia’s navy says it forcibly pushed a boat packed with refugees back to international waters after the vessel approached the shores of Aceh province

Indonesia's navy pushes a boat suspected of carrying Rohingya refugees out of its waters
News|Sports|US|World

Mikaela Shiffrin masters tough course conditions at women's World Cup GS for career win 92

Mikaela Shiffrin has held on to a big first-run lead to win a women’s World Cup giant slalom for the American’s record-extending 92nd career victory

Mikaela Shiffrin masters tough course conditions at women's World Cup GS for career win 92
News|World

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, even in largely emptied north

Israeli forces are bombarding cities, towns and refugee camps across Gaza, killing dozens of people

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, even in largely emptied north
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel expands offensive as Hamas warns only permanent ceasefire will free hostages

A Hamas official says a “partial or temporary cessation of aggression” wouldn’t be enough to free the more than 100 hostages who Israel says remain in captivity in Gaza

Live updates | Israel expands offensive as Hamas warns only permanent ceasefire will free hostages
Africa|Arts|News|World

Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!', is killed in a car crash at 68

The family of renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema says he has died in a car crash at the age of 68

Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!', is killed in a car crash at 68
Africa|Health|Opinion|Science|World

Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn

African scientists warn that discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make an mpox outbreak in Congo worse

Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn
Americas|News|US|World

Mexican officials clear border camp as US pressure mounts to limit migrant crossings

Mexican immigration officials are clearing out a migrant camp on the banks of the Rio Grande as U.S. pressure mounts to limit a surge of people reaching the border

Mexican officials clear border camp as US pressure mounts to limit migrant crossings
MidEast|News|World

The number of wounded Israeli soldiers is mounting, representing a hidden cost of war

The number of Israeli soldiers wounded in the war with Hamas is growing

The number of wounded Israeli soldiers is mounting, representing a hidden cost of war
News|US|World

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill

The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill
MidEast|News|Travel|US|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters block airport access roads in New York, Los Angeles

Pro-Palestinian protesters briefly blocked entrance roads to airports in New York and Los Angeles on Wednesday, snarling traffic as U.S. airlines contended with a rush of holiday travel

Pro-Palestinian protesters block airport access roads in New York, Los Angeles
Europe|News|World

Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and ‘Mr. Europe,’ dies aged 98

Jacques Delors, who transformed Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union's executive branch, has died in Paris

Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and ‘Mr. Europe,’ dies aged 98
News|World

India probes suspected human trafficking after 276 nationals return home

India has launched an investigation into how 303 Indians ended up on a chartered flight that was grounded in France last week because of

India probes suspected human trafficking after 276 nationals return home
Asia|News|US|World

US ambassador thanks Japan for defense upgrade and allowing a Patriot missile sale to US

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has praised Japan’s contribution to their military alliance, particularly a decision to allow Japanese-made Patriot guided missiles to be shipped to the United States to make up for its decreasing inventory

US ambassador thanks Japan for defense upgrade and allowing a Patriot missile sale to US
Arts|Australia|Food|News|World

Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54

Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to international capitals from London to Seoul, has died

Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54
MidEast|News|World

On foot and by donkey cart, thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza

Thousands of Palestinian families are fleeing from the brunt of Israel’s expanding ground offensive into Gaza’s few remaining, overcrowded refuges

On foot and by donkey cart, thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza
Europe|News|World

A Russian drone and artillery attack kills 6 in Ukraine and knocks out power in a major city

Russia has fired almost 50 Shahed drones at targets in Ukraine and shelled a train station where more than 100 civilians were gathered to evacuate

A Russian drone and artillery attack kills 6 in Ukraine and knocks out power in a major city
News|World

China sanctions a US research firm and 2 individuals over reports on human rights abuses in Xinjiang

China says it is banning a United States research company and two analysts who have reported extensively on claims of human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups native to the country’s northwest

China sanctions a US research firm and 2 individuals over reports on human rights abuses in Xinjiang
Election|News|Political|World

Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says, noting he will be its consensus candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections and the office of the prime minister

Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Palestinians flee to overcrowded refuges as Israel expands offensive in Gaza

A Palestinian town with a typical population around 75,000 has been overwhelmed by hundreds of thousands of people seeking refuge as Israel expands its ground offensive across Gaza

Live updates | Palestinians flee to overcrowded refuges as Israel expands offensive in Gaza
Americas|News|US|World

Deported by US, arrested in Venezuela: One family's saga highlights Biden's migration challenge

The Venezuelan diaspora is one of the most vexing migration challenges facing the U.S. secretary of state and the homeland security secretary when they meet Mexico’s president Wednesday to discuss unprecedented arrivals at the border

Deported by US, arrested in Venezuela: One family's saga highlights Biden's migration challenge
Environment|News|US|World

As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy

On Dec. 28, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act

As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy
Americas|News|US|World

US delegation meets with Mexico's government on migrant influx, as officials clear border tent camp

Mexican immigration officials are moving to clear a migrant encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande river, as U.S. officials met with Mexico’s president to press for measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border

US delegation meets with Mexico's government on migrant influx, as officials clear border tent camp
News|Political|World

North Korea's Kim boasts of achievements as he opens key year-end political meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised what he called achievements and victories that strengthened national power this year, as he opened a key political meeting to set new policy goals for 2024

North Korea's Kim boasts of achievements as he opens key year-end political meeting
Health|MidEast|News|World

UN appoints a former Dutch deputy premier and Mideast expert as its Gaza humanitarian coordinator

The Netherlands’ former deputy prime minister and Mideast expert has been appointed the United Nations coordinator for humanitarian aid to Gaza, where there are more than 2 million desperate civilians in need of food, water and medicine

UN appoints a former Dutch deputy premier and Mideast expert as its Gaza humanitarian coordinator
Americas|News|US|World

Migrant caravan slogs on through southern Mexico with no expectations from a US-Mexico meeting

A caravan of thousands of migrants continues to trudge through southern Mexico, with some saying they expect nothing good from a planned meeting between American and Mexican officials about the migrant surge at the U.S. border

Migrant caravan slogs on through southern Mexico with no expectations from a US-Mexico meeting
Europe|News|World

Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATO

Sweden edged closer toward joining NATO after the Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs committee greenlighted a protocol for the Nordic country’s membership in the military alliance

Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATO
MidEast|News|World

Gaza war will go on for months, Israel's military chief says

Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza will likely go on for many months, the country's military chief said on Tuesday.

Gaza war will go on for months, Israel's military chief says
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Sweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey's parliamentary committee gives approval

The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee has given its consent to Sweden’s bid to join NATO

Sweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey's parliamentary committee gives approval
MidEast|News|Political|World

Live updates | Israel expands offensive in central Gaza as Netanyahu aide meets with US officials

The Israeli military says it has expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip to the densely populated urban refugee camps in the central part of the territory

Live updates | Israel expands offensive in central Gaza as Netanyahu aide meets with US officials
Asia|News|World

Tokyo court only holds utility responsible to compensate Fukushima evacuees and reduces damages

A Tokyo court has ruled that only the operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant had to pay damages to dozens of evacuees, relieving the government of responsibility

Tokyo court only holds utility responsible to compensate Fukushima evacuees and reduces damages
Environment|Europe|News|World

Towns reinforce dikes as heavy rains send rivers over their banks in Germany and the Netherlands

Firefighters and volunteers worked overnight to reinforce dikes in northern and eastern Germany against rising floodwaters as heavy rain falling on already soaked ground pushed rivers and streams over their banks and forced several towns to evacuate residents

Towns reinforce dikes as heavy rains send rivers over their banks in Germany and the Netherlands
News|Political|World

The imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony nicknamed the “Polar Wolf.”

The imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments
Africa|Crime|News|World

At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria

Nigerian officials and survivors say at least 140 people were killed by gunmen in weekend attacks on remote villages in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state

At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military says Gaza ground offensive has expanded into urban refugee camps

The Israeli military says it has expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip to the densely populated urban refugee camps in the central part of the territory

Israeli military says Gaza ground offensive has expanded into urban refugee camps
Europe|News|World

Ukraine damages a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea after battlefield disappointments

Ukrainian warplanes damaged a Russian ship moored in the Black Sea off Crimea, both countries say

Ukraine damages a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea after battlefield disappointments
Europe|Opinion|World

The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

Britain is one of the world’s oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat

The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
MidEast|News|World

Lose a limb or risk death? Growing numbers among Gaza's thousands of war-wounded face hard decisions

Gaza's more than 54,500 war-wounded include a growing number of amputees who face hard choices and challenges as they try to survive in a war zone

Lose a limb or risk death? Growing numbers among Gaza's thousands of war-wounded face hard decisions
News|US|World

Their lives were torn apart by war in Africa. A family hopes a new US program will help them reunite

A new program that allows groups of U.S. citizens to name the specific refugees they would like to sponsor to come to America is giving a family in Texas hope of a reunification

Their lives were torn apart by war in Africa. A family hopes a new US program will help them reunite
News|US|World

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq

U.S. President Joe Biden has ordered retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three United States servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq
Americas|World

Migrant caravan in southern Mexico marks Christmas Day by trudging onward

Christmas Day meant the same as any other for thousands of migrants walking through southern Mexico: more trudging under a hot sun

Migrant caravan in southern Mexico marks Christmas Day by trudging onward
Europe|News|World

Belarus leader says Russian nuclear weapons shipments are completed, raising concern in the region

The president of Belarus says Russia has completed its shipments of short-range, tactical nuclear weapons to his country, an initiative that has raised strong concerns in neighboring Poland and elsewhere in the region

Belarus leader says Russian nuclear weapons shipments are completed, raising concern in the region
Europe|News|World

Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia

Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia

Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
MidEast|News|World

Turkey steps up airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq after 12 soldiers were killed

Turkey has intensified its airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria and northern Iraq in retaliation for the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq over the weekend

Turkey steps up airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq after 12 soldiers were killed
MidEast|News|World

An Israeli airstrike in Syria kills a high-ranking Iranian general

Iranian state media say that an Israeli airstrike in a Damascus neighborhood has killed a high-ranking Iranian general

An Israeli airstrike in Syria kills a high-ranking Iranian general
News|Opinion|Sports|World

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah 'shares pain' of grieving families at Christmas amid Israel-Hamas war

Liverpool soccer star Mohamed Salah says he “shares the pain” of grieving families at Christmas amid the Israel-Hamas war

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah 'shares pain' of grieving families at Christmas amid Israel-Hamas war
Europe|News|World

Imprisoned Russian politician Navalny is now in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle

Associates of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny say he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost

Imprisoned Russian politician Navalny is now in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle
Business|News|World

Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen

Shipping firm Maersk says it is preparing to allow vessels to resume sailing through the Red Sea

Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen
Europe|News|US|World

Ukraine says it shot down Russian fighter jets and drones as the country officially marks Christmas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hailed the shooting down of two Russian fighter jets on Christmas Eve, saying “This Christmas sets the right mood for the entire year ahead.”

Ukraine says it shot down Russian fighter jets and drones as the country officially marks Christmas
News|Opinion|World

Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

Pope Francis is denouncing the weapons industry in his Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians

Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world
MidEast|News|World

Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war. The proposal gets a cool reception

Israel and Hamas have given cool public receptions to an Egyptian proposal to end their bitter war

Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war. The proposal gets a cool reception
Asia|Crime|Europe|News|World

276 Indians stuck in a French airport for days for a human trafficking probe arrive in India

A charter plane grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation has arrived in India carrying 276 Indians who had been blocked inside a rural French airport for days

276 Indians stuck in a French airport for days for a human trafficking probe arrive in India
Europe|News|Opinion|World

King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection

King Charles III has reflected his coronation theme of public service y in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging

King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection
Asia|News|Videos|World

Death toll from China earthquake rises to 149, with 2 still missing

The death toll from China’s most powerful earthquake in years has risen to 149, with two people still missing after the tremor hit northwestern parts of the country last week

Death toll from China earthquake rises to 149, with 2 still missing
Celebrity|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Pope says 'our hearts are in Bethlehem' as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's

Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world."

Pope says 'our hearts are in Bethlehem' as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's
Americas|News|Travel|World

Thousands join migrant caravan in Mexico ahead of Secretary of State Blinken's visit to the capital

A sprawling caravan of migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and other countries is trekking through Mexico

Thousands join migrant caravan in Mexico ahead of Secretary of State Blinken's visit to the capital
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Police in Serbia fire tear gas at election protesters threatening to storm capital's city hall

Police in Serbia have fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital’s city council building

Police in Serbia fire tear gas at election protesters threatening to storm capital's city hall
Europe|News|US|World

Russian shelling kills 4 as Ukraine prepares to observe Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time

Russian shelling in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region has killed four people as Ukraine prepares to officially celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 instead of Jan. 7

Russian shelling kills 4 as Ukraine prepares to observe Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time
News|US|World

As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges

With support for Ukraine slipping in Congress, the United States is once again struggling to assert its role in the world

As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges
Lifestyle|World

In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve

Christians around the world are striving on Christmas Eve to put aside worries and fears of an unsettled, war-torn world

In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve
Americas|Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Grounded charter jet freed to leave France. Lawyer says most passengers expected to return to India

A charter plane sequestered in France while carrying 303 Indians to Nicaragua has been authorized to leave the airport where it has been grounded for a human trafficking investigation

Grounded charter jet freed to leave France. Lawyer says most passengers expected to return to India
News|Political|Technology|World

Iran’s navy adds sophisticated cruise missiles to its armory

Iranian state TV says the country's navy has added domestically produced sophisticated cruise missiles to its arsenal

Iran’s navy adds sophisticated cruise missiles to its armory
MidEast|News|World

On Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.

The typically bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus looks like a ghost town on Christmas Eve, with celebrations in Bethlehem called off due to the Israel-Hamas war

On Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.
MidEast|News|World

At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed

At least 68 people, including a baby, have been killed in Gaza

At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed
MidEast|News|World

Iran summons Russian envoy over statement on Persian Gulf disputed islands

Iran's state media says Tehran has summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement earlier this week challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf

Iran summons Russian envoy over statement on Persian Gulf disputed islands
Americas|Environment|News|Opinion|US|World

Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda

A Nevada tribe is gearing up for a different kind of fight against the U.S. government as it tries to build more public support for protecting Native American sacred sites

Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda
MidEast|News|US|World

Americans beg for help getting family out of Gaza. "I just want to see my mother again,' a son says

The State Department says some 300 U.S. citizens, green-card holders or close family members are trapped in Gaza by the fighting between Israel and Hamas militants

Americans beg for help getting family out of Gaza. "I just want to see my mother again,' a son says
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement

The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI

Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement
Asia|Education|World

US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?

American colleges have educated millions of Chinese students over the past four decades

US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?
Asia|Economy|News|World

Strong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions

Chiese state media say the strong earthquake that hit northwest China this week, killing at least 148 people, has caused economic losses estimated to be worth tens of millions in the agricultural and fisheries industries

Strong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions
Asia|Crime|Europe|News|World

About 300 Indian travelers are stuck in a French airport in a human trafficking probe

Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking

About 300 Indian travelers are stuck in a French airport in a human trafficking probe
MidEast|News|World

Israel strikes 2 homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians. Biden says he didn't request a cease-fire

Rescuers and hospital officials say Israeli strikes flattened two Gaza homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family

Israel strikes 2 homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians. Biden says he didn't request a cease-fire
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Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7

Legislatures returning to session in states across the U.S. early in 2024 will consider condemning the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel — and some could take even bigger steps

Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
Environment|News|World

Residents of Iceland village near volcano that erupted are allowed to return home

Residents of the small fishing town in Iceland where a volcano erupted this week have been told they can return home

Residents of Iceland village near volcano that erupted are allowed to return home
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Former Colombian soldier pleads guilty in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president

A former Colombian soldier has pleaded guilty to conspiring in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, which plunged the Caribbean nation into violence and political turmoil

Former Colombian soldier pleads guilty in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Some Catholic bishops reject Pope's stance on blessings for same-sex couples. Others are confused

Some Catholic bishops say they will not follow the Vatican’s new direction on allowing blessings for same-sex couples

Some Catholic bishops reject Pope's stance on blessings for same-sex couples. Others are confused
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UN approves watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza without call for suspension of hostilities

The U.N. Security Council has adopted a watered-down resolution calling for immediate speeded-up aid deliveries to hungry and desperate civilians in Gaza — but without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas

UN approves watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza without call for suspension of hostilities
Americas|News|US|World

Mexico's president is willing to help with border migrant crush but wants US to open talks with Cuba

Mexico's president says he is willing to help with a crush of migrants that led to the closure of border crossings with the United States

Mexico's president is willing to help with border migrant crush but wants US to open talks with Cuba
Crime|World

Police launch probe into alleged abduction of British teen Alex Batty who went missing 6 years ago

Police say they've launched a criminal investigation into the alleged abduction of British teenager Alex Batty who was missing for six years

Police launch probe into alleged abduction of British teen Alex Batty who went missing 6 years ago
Health|World

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

The U.N. health agency says reported cases of dengue globally increased tenfold over the last generation

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation
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France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel

France has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Niger after they were asked to leave by the country’s new military rulers, ending years of on-the-ground support

France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel
News|US|World

Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the deadly crash in Japan

A congressional oversight committee has launched an investigation into the V-22 Osprey program following a deadly crash in Japan, which killed eight Air Force special operations service members

Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the deadly crash in Japan
MidEast|News|World

These numbers show the staggering losses in the Israel-Hamas war as Gaza deaths surpass 20,000

The current Israel-Hamas war is by far the deadliest and most destructive of the five wars between Israel and Hamas since the militant group seized the Gaza Strip in 2007

These numbers show the staggering losses in the Israel-Hamas war as Gaza deaths surpass 20,000
MidEast|News|World

Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war

From Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war

Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
Asia|News|World

North Korea appears to be looking to make more bomb fuels at its main nuclear facility, experts say

The U.N. atomic agency and outside experts say North Korea may have started operating a light-water reactor at its main nuclear complex in a possible attempt to establish a new facility to produce bomb fuels

North Korea appears to be looking to make more bomb fuels at its main nuclear facility, experts say
Business|Economy|News|US|World

Biden signs an executive order aimed at financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry

President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at targeting financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry

Biden signs an executive order aimed at financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry
Europe|News|World

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest of honor at India's Republic Day celebrations

India has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest at the country’s national day celebrations next month

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest of honor at India's Republic Day celebrations
Europe|News|World

A storm brings strong winds to northern Europe, killing 2 people and disrupting transport

A storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the North Sea coast

A storm brings strong winds to northern Europe, killing 2 people and disrupting transport
Asia|Business|News|Technology|World

Japan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban

Japan’s defense spending would increase more than 16% next year under a record military budget that is intended to accelerate the deployment of long-range cruise missiles that can hit targets in China or North Korea

Japan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban
Crime|Economy|Europe|News|World

Vatican prosecutor appeals verdict that largely dismantled his fraud case but convicted cardinal

The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has appealed a court verdict that largely dismantled his theory of a grand conspiracy to defraud the Holy See of millions of euros

Vatican prosecutor appeals verdict that largely dismantled his fraud case but convicted cardinal
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | UN Security Council calls for Gaza aid, but stops short of demanding a cease-fire

The U.N. Security Council has passed a new resolution that calls for speeding up aid deliveries into Gaza, but without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas

Live updates | UN Security Council calls for Gaza aid, but stops short of demanding a cease-fire
Finance|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Key takeaways from AP report on US-funded projects in Gaza that were damaged or destroyed

The U.S. has spent more than $7 billion on humanitarian aid and building infrastructure in the Palestinian territories in recent decades, while sending more than $3 billion a year to Israel for its military

Key takeaways from AP report on US-funded projects in Gaza that were damaged or destroyed
Health|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead

Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say the Palestinian death toll there has surpassed 20,000

Israel-Hamas war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead
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A North American military command is tracking Santa's every move and kids can follow along

North American military assets are keeping a sharp eye on Santa's travels

A North American military command is tracking Santa's every move and kids can follow along
News|World

Israel's military campaign in Gaza seen as among the most destructive in recent history, experts say

After 11 weeks of war in Gaza, the Israeli military campaign against Hamas now sits among the deadliest and most destructive in recent history

Israel's military campaign in Gaza seen as among the most destructive in recent history, experts say
Crime|News|US|World

From fugitive to shackled prisoner, 'Fat Leonard' lands back in US court and could face more charges

Prosecutors say a defense contractor at the center of one of the biggest bribery scandals in U.S. military history is expected to face additional charges following his return to the United States from Venezuela as part of a broader prisoner swap between the two countries

From fugitive to shackled prisoner, 'Fat Leonard' lands back in US court and could face more charges
Health|MidEast|News|World

The UN says more than 1 in 4 people in Gaza are starving because of war

A report from the United Nations finds that more than half a million people in Gaza are starving because there's not enough food entering the territory since the outbreak of war more than 10 weeks ago

The UN says more than 1 in 4 people in Gaza are starving because of war
Arts|Europe|News|World

Authorities return restored golden crosses to the domes of Kyiv's St Sophia Cathedral

Workers using cranes have installed two more restored crosses on top of the domes of Kyiv’s 11th-century St. Sophia Cathedral as part of ongoing repair work at the landmark site

Authorities return restored golden crosses to the domes of Kyiv's St Sophia Cathedral
Europe|Health|News|World

Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with Russia

Ukraine’s parliament has voted to legalize medical marijuana after the war with Russia left thousands of people with post-traumatic stress disorder that many believe could be eased by the drug

Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with Russia
Economy|MidEast|News|World

World Bank projects that Israel-Hamas war could push Lebanon back into recession

The World Bank says the ripple effects of the war in Gaza are likely to knock Lebanon’s fragile economy back into recession

World Bank projects that Israel-Hamas war could push Lebanon back into recession
Crime|News|World

Israeli police are investigating 19 prison guards in the death of a 38-year-old Palestinian prisoner

Israeli police say 19 Israeli prison guards are under investigation in the death of a 38-year-old Palestinian security prisoner

Israeli police are investigating 19 prison guards in the death of a 38-year-old Palestinian prisoner
Asia|News|US|World

Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has spoken with his Chinese counterpart

Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing
Americas|News|US|World

Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone

Among the record numbers of migrants arriving in the U.S. are tens of thousands of children crossing the border without their parents

Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone
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Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 42.5% to combat high inflation

Turkey’s central bank has hiked its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points as part of its efforts to combat high inflation that has left many households struggling to afford essential items

Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 42.5% to combat high inflation
News|World

Live updates | Israeli strikes hit Gaza. The UN says half a million people there are starving

A United Nations report finds that more than half a million people in Gaza are starving because not enough food has entered the territory since the outbreak of war 10 weeks ago

Live updates | Israeli strikes hit Gaza. The UN says half a million people there are starving
Asia|News|World

Pakistan arrests activists to stop them from protesting in Islamabad against extrajudicial killings

Human rights activists say Pakistan’s police used water cannons, swung batons, and arrested dozens of activists overnight when they tried to enter Islamabad for a protest

Pakistan arrests activists to stop them from protesting in Islamabad against extrajudicial killings
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

France's Macron says a security crisis could force rethink of Paris' huge Olympic opening show

French President Emmanuel Macron says the giant opening ceremony extravaganza that Paris is planning to hold on the River Seine to launch next year’s Olympic Games could be moved if France is hit again in the run-up by extremist attacks

France's Macron says a security crisis could force rethink of Paris' huge Olympic opening show
Europe|News|Opinion|World

After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'

Pope Francis has urged Vatican bureaucrats to avoid “rigid ideological positions” that prevent them from understanding today’s reality

After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'
News|World

China has started erecting temporary housing units after an earthquake destroyed 14,000 homes

Hundreds of temporary housing units are being set up in northwest China for survivors of an earthquake that destroyed more than 14,000 homes and killed at least 144 people

China has started erecting temporary housing units after an earthquake destroyed 14,000 homes
Africa|News|World

UN says up to 300,000 Sudanese fled their homes after a notorious group seized their safe haven

The U.N. says fighting between Sudan's military and a notorious paramilitary group forced up to 300,000 people to flee their homes in a province that had been a safe haven for families displaced by the country's devastating conflict

UN says up to 300,000 Sudanese fled their homes after a notorious group seized their safe haven
Asia|News|US|World

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
Asia|News|World

China vows to keep up military pressure on the Philippines as territorial dispute grows tenser

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country will maintain military pressure on the Philippines amid a dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea that could involve U.S. forces defending their treaty partner

China vows to keep up military pressure on the Philippines as territorial dispute grows tenser
Australia|Environment|News|World

A wildfire in Australia on the outskirts of Perth destroys at least 2 homes and injures 2 people

Officials say a wildfire burning out of control on the outskirts of the Australian west coast city of Perth has destroyed at least two homes and injured two men

A wildfire in Australia on the outskirts of Perth destroys at least 2 homes and injures 2 people
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

South Korean court orders Japanese firms to compensate more wartime Korean workers for forced labor

South Korea’s top court has ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate more of their wartime Korean workers for forced labor

South Korean court orders Japanese firms to compensate more wartime Korean workers for forced labor
Europe|News|World

Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies

The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia

Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies
Asia|News|World

5 more boats packed with refugees approach Indonesia's shores, air force says

Indonesian authorities have detected at least five boats packed tight with Rohingya refugees approaching the shores of Aceh province

5 more boats packed with refugees approach Indonesia's shores, air force says
News|World

UN again delays vote on watered-down Gaza aid resolution. The US backs it, others want stronger text

The U.N. Security Council has again delayed a vote on a watered-down resolution to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

UN again delays vote on watered-down Gaza aid resolution. The US backs it, others want stronger text
Asia|Australia|Economy|News|World

Australia to send military personnel to help protect Red Sea shipping but no warship

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says his government will send 11 military personnel to support a U.S.-led mission to protect cargo shipping in the Red Sea but won't send a warship or plane

Australia to send military personnel to help protect Red Sea shipping but no warship
Asia|News|Political|US|World

North Korea's Kim again threatens use of nukes as he praises troops for long-range missile launch

North Korean state media is reporting that leader Kim Jong Un says his country has a policy of not hesitating to launch a nuclear strike on its rivals if provoked, as he praised troops involved in its recent intercontinental ballistic missile test

North Korea's Kim again threatens use of nukes as he praises troops for long-range missile launch
News|Science|Technology|US|World

International astronaut will be invited on future NASA moon landing

NASA and the White House say an international astronaut will be invited on a future moon landing

International astronaut will be invited on future NASA moon landing
Environment|News|US|World

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides

Heavy rains are drenching parts of California, bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides as millions of people gear up for holiday travel

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel bombs Gaza and unveils tunnel complex as hostage negotiations gain momentum

At least 46 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded after Israel bombarded the urban Jabaliya refugee camp near Gaza City

Live updates | Israel bombs Gaza and unveils tunnel complex as hostage negotiations gain momentum
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion|World

What do universities owe their big donors? Less than you might think, explain 2 nonprofit law experts

Threats from disappointed donors over the language used during campus protests about the Israel-Hamas conflict have become angrier and more public than in the past.

What do universities owe their big donors? Less than you might think, explain 2 nonprofit law experts
Europe|News|World

Analysts say Ukraine's forces are pivoting to defense after Russia held off their counteroffensive

A British military analysis says Ukraine’s armed forces are taking up a more defensive posture, after their summer counteroffensive failed to achieve a major breakthrough against Russia’s army and as winter weather sets in after almost 22 months of war

Analysts say Ukraine's forces are pivoting to defense after Russia held off their counteroffensive
Environment|Europe|Health|News|World

Choking smog lands Sarajevo at top of Swiss index of most polluted cities for 2nd straight day

The Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has been intermittently engulfed in a toxic haze since the start of December, with air quality so bad it was placed first on a list of the world’s most polluted cities for a second straight day

Choking smog lands Sarajevo at top of Swiss index of most polluted cities for 2nd straight day
Americas|News|US|World

US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor 'Fat Leonard'

The United States has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the return of a fugitive defense contractor

US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor 'Fat Leonard'
News|US|World

US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier defending Israel

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has flown out to the USS Gerald R

US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier defending Israel
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Germany's top prosecutor files motion for asset forfeiture of $789 million of frozen Russian money

Germany’s federal prosecutor has filed a motion for asset forfeiture concerning more than 720 million euros or $789 million of frozen Russian money

Germany's top prosecutor files motion for asset forfeiture of $789 million of frozen Russian money
Europe|News|World

France's Macron defends divisive immigration bill and denies it marks tilt by government to right

French President Emmanuel Macron says a contentious immigration bill backed by the far right is imperfect and needs some fixes but is “what the French wanted."

France's Macron defends divisive immigration bill and denies it marks tilt by government to right
Africa|Crime|News|World

A Rwandan doctor gets 24-year prison sentence in France for his role in the 1994 genocide

A Rwandan doctor has been sentenced by a Paris court to 24 years in prison for his role in the 1994 genocide in his home country

A Rwandan doctor gets 24-year prison sentence in France for his role in the 1994 genocide
MidEast|News|World

Israel uncovers major Hamas command center in Gaza City as cease-fire talks gain momentum

The Israeli military says it has uncovered a major Hamas command center in the heart of Gaza City, inflicting what it described as a serious blow to the Islamic militant group

Israel uncovers major Hamas command center in Gaza City as cease-fire talks gain momentum
Europe|News|Political|World

EU hails a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks. Critics worry about rights abuses

European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the main parts of an overhaul of the bloc’s outdated asylum rules

EU hails a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks. Critics worry about rights abuses
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What we know about Texas' new law that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally

How far can a state go to keep migrants out of the U.S.

What we know about Texas' new law that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally
Europe|News|Political|Videos|World

Putin ratchets up military pressure on Ukraine as he expects Western support for Kyiv to dwindle

After blunting Ukraine’s counteroffensive from the summer, Russia is building up its resources for a new stage of the war over the winter, which could involve trying to extend its gains in the east and deal significant blows to the country’s vital infrastructure

Putin ratchets up military pressure on Ukraine as he expects Western support for Kyiv to dwindle
News|Political|World

UN Security Council again delays Gaza aid resolution vote as high-level talks try to avoid US veto

The U.N. Security Council has again delayed a vote on a new U.N. resolution on desperately needed aid to Gaza as the Biden administration struggles to change key wording in high-level negotiations seeking to avoid a U.S. veto

UN Security Council again delays Gaza aid resolution vote as high-level talks try to avoid US veto
Asia|News|World

China's earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead

Surrounded by destruction, the relatives of an earthquake victim are mourning her death in temporary shelters and frigid temperatures high in the mountains of northwest China

China's earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
Australia|News|Technology|World

Australia and New Zealand leaders seek closer defense ties

Australia and New Zealand leaders have agreed to seek closer defense ties as New Zealand considers sharing advanced military technologies with the United States and Britain through the so-called AUKUS partnership

Australia and New Zealand leaders seek closer defense ties
Asia|News|Political|US|World

North Korea and Russia clash with US, South Korea and allies over Pyongyang's latest missile launch

North Korea and Russia have clashed with the United States, South Korea and their allies at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting on Pyongyang’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch, which it called “a warning counter-measure” to threats from the U.S. and other hostile forces

North Korea and Russia clash with US, South Korea and allies over Pyongyang's latest missile launch
Africa|Election|News|World

UN votes unanimously to start the withdrawal of peacekeepers from Congo by year's end

The Security Council has voted unanimously to start the withdrawal of the U.N. peacekeeping force from Congo before the end of the year as the conflict-ridden country prepares to elect its next president on Wednesday

UN votes unanimously to start the withdrawal of peacekeepers from Congo by year's end
MidEast|News|World

A Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago during Gaza war, is killed with brother in Israeli strike

She was born amid war, in a hospital with no electricity in a southern Gaza city that has been bombarded daily

A Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago during Gaza war, is killed with brother in Israeli strike
Health|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Migrant child's death and other hospitalizations spark concern over shelter conditions

The death of a 5-year-old migrant boy and reported illnesses in other children has raised fresh concerns about the living conditions and medical care provided for asylum-seekers arriving in Chicago

Migrant child's death and other hospitalizations spark concern over shelter conditions
Americas|News|US|World

Immigration fuels uptick in US population growth

Immigration powered population gains in the United States for a second year in a row

Immigration fuels uptick in US population growth
Americas|Environment|News|World

Takeaways from lawsuits accusing meat giant JBS, others of contributing to Amazon deforestation

Authorities in a western Brazil state are taking aim at deforestation of the Amazon with a slew of lawsuits against slaughterhouses and farmers accused of illegally raising cattle in a protected area

Takeaways from lawsuits accusing meat giant JBS, others of contributing to Amazon deforestation
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Zelenskyy says he's confident Ukraine will get more U.S. support for its war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's certain the United States will make good on its promise of further billions of dollars for Kyiv to continue its fight against Russia

Zelenskyy says he's confident Ukraine will get more U.S. support for its war with Russia
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

UN Security Council vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in effort to avoid US veto

U.N. Security Council members are in intense negotiations on an Arab-sponsored resolution to spur desperately needed humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza during some kind of a halt in the fighting, trying to avoid another veto by the United States

UN Security Council vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in effort to avoid US veto
Europe|News|Science|World

What we know so far about the volcanic eruption in Iceland

Scientists have been anticipating the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for several weeks

What we know so far about the volcanic eruption in Iceland
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin claims Russia's military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow's goals

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that his country's military is well positioned to meet Moscow's goals in Ukraine

Putin claims Russia's military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow's goals
Americas|News|US|World

Guatemala's anti-corruption leader-to-be could be prevented from taking office, deepening migration concerns for US

Anti-democratic actions and government corruption are key reasons many Guatemalans migrate to the US.

Guatemala's anti-corruption leader-to-be could be prevented from taking office, deepening migration concerns for US
Europe|News|World

The UK and France reiterate that Russia's invasion of Ukraine must end in failure as US aid falters

Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure

The UK and France reiterate that Russia's invasion of Ukraine must end in failure as US aid falters
Europe|News|US|World

Denmark, U.S. reach defence agreement

Denmark has reached a defence agreement with the United States that will allow U.S. soldiers and military equipment to be based on Danish soil, the country's Prime Minister

Denmark, U.S. reach defence agreement
News|World

Live updates | Israel strikes hit Gaza as UN delays vote on a cease-fire resolution

Israeli troops have launched more deadly strikes in Gaza and raided the last working hospital in Gaza City

Live updates | Israel strikes hit Gaza as UN delays vote on a cease-fire resolution
MidEast|News|World

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip

Israel bombarded towns across southern Gaza with airstrikes, killing at least 45 Palestinians and pressing ahead with its offensive against Hamas militants with renewed backing from the United States

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip
Africa|News|World

A Rwandan doctor in France faces 30 years in prison for alleged role in his country's 1994 genocide

A French court is expected to rule on charges against a Rwandan doctor for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide in his home country

A Rwandan doctor in France faces 30 years in prison for alleged role in his country's 1994 genocide
News|US|World

Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and 'iconic jurist' as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts

President Joe Biden has memorialized Justice Sandra Day O’Connor as a pioneer in the legal world who inspired generations of women

Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and 'iconic jurist' as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea's Kim threatens 'more offensive actions' against US after watching powerful missile test

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has vowed “more offensive actions” to repel what he called United States-led threats after watching the third test of his country’s most advanced long-range missile

North Korea's Kim threatens 'more offensive actions' against US after watching powerful missile test
MidEast|News|World

West accuses Iran of illegally testing missiles, transferring drones to Russia, enriching uranium

The Western powers in the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran are accusing Tehran of developing and testing ballistic missiles, transferring hundreds of drones to Russia, and enriching uranium to an unprecedented 60% level for a country without a nuclear weapons program — all in violation of a U.N. resolution endorsing the deal

West accuses Iran of illegally testing missiles, transferring drones to Russia, enriching uranium
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Biden's push for Ukraine aid stalls in Senate as negotiations over border restrictions drag on

President Joe Biden’s push to have Congress replenish wartime aid for Ukraine as part of a deal on border and immigration policy changes will almost certainly drag into next year

Biden's push for Ukraine aid stalls in Senate as negotiations over border restrictions drag on
Environment|Science|World

A volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland and spews magma in a spectacular show of Earth's power

A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland with a flash of light into the evening sky in the land known for fire and ice

A volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland and spews magma in a spectacular show of Earth's power
Asia|News|World

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

Chinese media say at least 131 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in the country’s northwest

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
Election|News|Technology|US|World

2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say

A declassified U.S. government report says foreign hackers did not change vote totals or otherwise compromise the integrity of federal elections last year in the United States

2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say
MidEast|News|US|Videos|World

Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea

The U.S. and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea
Crime|News|US|World

San Francisco prosecutors begin charging 80 protesters who blocked bridge while demanding cease-fire

San Francisco prosecutors have begun charging 80 protesters who last month snarled traffic for hours on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge while demanding a cease-fire in Gaza

San Francisco prosecutors begin charging 80 protesters who blocked bridge while demanding cease-fire
MidEast|News|World

France urges Lebanese leaders to work on bringing calm along the border with Israel

France’s foreign minister is urging Lebanese leaders to work on reducing tensions along the border with Israel, warning that the raging Israel-Hamas war, now in its third month, could spread to other parts of the region

France urges Lebanese leaders to work on bringing calm along the border with Israel
News|World

UN Security Council delays vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid

The U.N. Security Council has delayed a vote on an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for a halt to hostilities in Gaza to allow unhindered access to deliver humanitarian aid to the massive number of civilians in need of food, water and medicine until Tuesday morning, as members intensified negotiations to try to avoid another veto by the United States

UN Security Council delays vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid
Business|News|Sports|World

FIFA's rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash

A 32-team World Cup for clubs is FIFA’s big play to change the face of soccer

FIFA's rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash
News|Opinion|US|World

Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery for now

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order barring removal of a memorial to Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery

Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery for now
News|World

EXPLAINER: How can Catholic priests bless same-sex unions?

The Vatican document explicitly saying Catholic priests can bless same-sex unions lays out the conditions for how such blessings can and cannot involve

EXPLAINER: How can Catholic priests bless same-sex unions?
Election|News|Political|World

Vladimir Putin submits documents to register as a candidate for the Russian presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted documents to Russia’s Central Election Commission to register as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election

Vladimir Putin submits documents to register as a candidate for the Russian presidential election
News|World

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
Crime|News|Political|World

After 50 years of global effort to abolish torture, much work remains

More than three-quarters of the world’s nations engage in torture, which is notoriously difficult to study because it often occurs in secret.

After 50 years of global effort to abolish torture, much work remains
Business|Economy|News|World

Houthi attacks on commercial ships have upended global trade in vital Red Sea corridor

The attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have scared off some of the world’s top shipping companies and oil giants

Houthi attacks on commercial ships have upended global trade in vital Red Sea corridor
Crime|News|World

Ukraine’s military chief says one of his offices was bugged and other devices were detected

Ukraine’s military chief says a covert listening device was found in one of the offices where he works and he is hinting that other bugs were detected in other locations

Ukraine’s military chief says one of his offices was bugged and other devices were detected
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Live updates | UN delays vote on cease-fire resolution as US, Israel and Qatar hold new talks

The U.N. Security Council has delayed voting on a resolution to urgently cease hostilities in Gaza and release all Israeli hostages held by Palestinian militants

Live updates | UN delays vote on cease-fire resolution as US, Israel and Qatar hold new talks
Europe|News|World

Serbia's opposition takes to the streets claiming election fraud in Sunday's vote

International monitors have said that Serbia’s tense weekend snap vote was held in “unjust conditions" and they urged the authorities to investigate reports of irregularities as opposition supporters took to the streets to protest

Serbia's opposition takes to the streets claiming election fraud in Sunday's vote
Economy|News|Technology|World

A suspected cyberattack paralyzes the majority of gas stations across Iran

Iran’s state TV says nearly 70% of the nation’s gas pumps are out of service after possible sabotage — a reference to cyberattacks

A suspected cyberattack paralyzes the majority of gas stations across Iran
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US envoys work for a new hostage release deal and a scale-down of the Israel-Hamas war

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza

US envoys work for a new hostage release deal and a scale-down of the Israel-Hamas war
Asia|World

What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?

North Korea said it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, in what South Korean officials said could be related to its development of new solid-

What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?
Africa|Election|News|World

Congo's elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns about the vote's credibility

Congo’s president says he has confidence an upcoming vote will be rolled out credibly, as tensions mount that a severe lack of electoral preparation could throw the conflict-riddled nation into disarray

Congo's elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns about the vote's credibility
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In Israel's killing of 3 hostages, some see the same excessive force directed at Palestinians

Israelis were left stunned and speechless when three hostages held by Hamas were killed by Israeli forces in the middle of an active war zone, after they waved a white flag and screamed out in Hebrew apparently to show they did not pose a threat

In Israel's killing of 3 hostages, some see the same excessive force directed at Palestinians
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed. Japan's central bank keeps its monetary policy unchanged

Asian shares are mixed after a seven-week winning streak on Wall Street cooled

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed. Japan's central bank keeps its monetary policy unchanged
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai

A landmark national security trial has opened in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai

Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai
Asia|News|World

North Korea conducts first long-range missile test in months, likely firing a solid-fueled weapon

South Korea says North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea in a resumption of its weapons testing activities

North Korea conducts first long-range missile test in months, likely firing a solid-fueled weapon
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Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era 'blood' rhetoric against immigrants

Time slipping, White House and Senate negotiators are struggling to reach a U.S. border security deal that would unlock President Joe Biden’s request for billions of dollars worth in military aid for Ukraine and national security

Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era 'blood' rhetoric against immigrants
MidEast|News|World

Israel finds large tunnel adjacent to Gaza border, raising new questions about prewar intelligence

The Israeli military says it has excavated a large tunnel shaft in Gaza close to a major crossing with Israel

Israel finds large tunnel adjacent to Gaza border, raising new questions about prewar intelligence
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Russia's ruling party backs Putin's reelection bid while a pro-peace candidate clears first hurdle

Russian state new agencies have reported that delegates from Russia's ruling party have unanimously backed President Vladimir Putin's bid for reelection at a party conference in Moscow

Russia's ruling party backs Putin's reelection bid while a pro-peace candidate clears first hurdle
Asia|News|World

North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea as South Korea and US step up deterrence plans

South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile in the sea in a possible display of defiance against the steps by Washington and Seoul to tighten nuclear deterrence against North Korean threats

North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea as South Korea and US step up deterrence plans
Arts|Food|Lifestyle|World

Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills

As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries

Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
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Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy

Pope Francis is marking a birthday

Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

European diplomacy steps up calls for Gaza cease-fire

Some of Israel’s closest European allies have pressed for a cease-fire in the war with Hamas

European diplomacy steps up calls for Gaza cease-fire
Europe|News|World

Russia and Ukraine launch numerous drone attacks targeting a Russian air base and Black Sea coast

Russia and Ukraine have launched over a dozen drones at each other's territory for a second straight day

Russia and Ukraine launch numerous drone attacks targeting a Russian air base and Black Sea coast
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian drone video provides a grim look at casualties as Russian troops advance toward Avdiivka

As Russian forces press forward with an attempt to capture the town of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, The Associated Press obtained aerial footage that indicates their staggering losses

Ukrainian drone video provides a grim look at casualties as Russian troops advance toward Avdiivka
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza

Israel’s government is facing calls for a cease-fire from some of its closest European allies

Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
Africa|Crime|MidEast|News|World

Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says

The U.N. migration agency says a boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children

Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says
Europe|News|World

Belarus political prisoners face abuse, no medical care and isolation, former inmate says

A human rights activist imprisoned for three years in Belarus accused authorities of holding political prisoners in conditions amounting to “torture.”

Belarus political prisoners face abuse, no medical care and isolation, former inmate says
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Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies

A growing number of Black Americans see the struggle of Palestinians reflected in their own struggles for racial equality and civil rights

Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies
Asia|Economy|News|World

Japan and ASEAN bolster ties at a summit focused on security and economy amid tensions with China

Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have adopted a joint vision at special summit in Tokyo

Japan and ASEAN bolster ties at a summit focused on security and economy amid tensions with China
Crime|News|World

Israeli airstrike killed a USAID contractor in Gaza, his colleagues say

An Israeli airstrike has killed a U.S. Agency for International Development contractor in Gaza

Israeli airstrike killed a USAID contractor in Gaza, his colleagues say
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Teenager Alex Batty returns to Britain after being missing for 6 years and then turning up in France

British teenager Alex Batty has come back to the U

Teenager Alex Batty returns to Britain after being missing for 6 years and then turning up in France
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas

Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square

Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
Arts|News|World

Author receives German prize in scaled-down format after comparing Gaza to Nazi-era ghettos

The Russian-American writer Masha Gessen has received a German literary prize in a ceremony that was delayed and scaled down in reaction to an article comparing Gaza to Nazi German ghettoes

Author receives German prize in scaled-down format after comparing Gaza to Nazi-era ghettos
Europe|News|World

The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration

The leaders of Italy and the U.K. have agreed to tackle irregular migration to Europe

The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration
News|World

US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat as Iranian-backed ship attacks escalate

The top two U.S. military leaders are traveling to Tel Aviv to advise the Israeli government on how to transition from major combat operations against Hamas in Gaza to a more limited and precise campaign

US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat as Iranian-backed ship attacks escalate
Election|News|World

Putin supporters formally nominate him as independent candidate in Russian presidential election

Russian state news agencies have reported that President Vladimir Putin's supporters have formally nominated him to run in the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate

Putin supporters formally nominate him as independent candidate in Russian presidential election
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US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea

The British and American militaries say that a U.S. warship has shot down 14 suspected attack drones over the Red Sea and a Royal Navy destroyer downed another drone that was targeting commercial ships

US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea
Election|MidEast|News|World

Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraq's first provincial elections in a decade

Iraqis have begun voting for the first time in a decade to select new provincial council members, who in turn will appoint governors, with the outcome seen as a bellwether for the parliamentary elections due to take place in 2025

Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraq's first provincial elections in a decade
MidEast|News|World

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86

Kuwait’s ruling emir has died at age 86

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86
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Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after European Union funding stalled

Both Russia and Ukraine have reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the past day

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after European Union funding stalled
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu says Israel is as 'committed as ever' to war after soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the mistaken killing of three Israeli hostages in Gaza by Israeli soldiers “broke my heart,” but there would be no change in Israel’s military approach

Netanyahu says Israel is as 'committed as ever' to war after soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages
Asia|News|World

North Korea delegation in China for talks - KCNA

A North Korean diplomatic delegation is visiting China for talks on strengthening cooperation, North Korean state media said on Saturday, as Pyongyang slowly opens its borders and

North Korea delegation in China for talks - KCNA
Crime|Europe|News|World

Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement in big Vatican financial trial, sentenced to 5½ years

A Vatican tribunal has convicted a cardinal of embezzlement and sentenced him to 5 ½ years in prison in one of several verdicts handed down in a complicated financial trial that aired the city state’s dirty laundry and tested its justice system

Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement in big Vatican financial trial, sentenced to 5½ years
Americas|News|US|World

Arizona's governor is sending the state's National Guard to the border to help with a migrant influx

Arizona’s governor has ordered the state’s National Guard to send troops to the border with Mexico to help federal officials manage an influx of migrants

Arizona's governor is sending the state's National Guard to the border to help with a migrant influx
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UN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds'

The United Nations peacekeeping chief says he was very satisfied with the strong support of many countries for its far-flung operations at a recent ministerial meeting, despite “headwinds and challenges and problems.”

UN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds'
MidEast|News|Videos|World

Israeli military opens probe after videos show Israeli forces killing 2 Palestinians at close range

The Israeli military says it is investigating the killing of two Palestinians in the West Bank after soldiers were caught on camera shooting down the men at close range when they did not appear to pose a threat

Israeli military opens probe after videos show Israeli forces killing 2 Palestinians at close range
News|US|World

Pentagon has ordered a US aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean near Israel

U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R

Pentagon has ordered a US aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean near Israel
Europe|World

The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?

Hungary's Viktor Orban's veto of an aid package from Europe to war-torn Ukraine was the latest sign that Western support for the country's defense against Russia has become complicated

The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?
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US-China relations are defined by rivalry but must include engagement, American ambassador says

The U.S. ambassador to China says the relationship between the two countries will be defined by strategic competition in the coming decades but most involve engagement when interests align

US-China relations are defined by rivalry but must include engagement, American ambassador says
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Nigeria's Supreme Court reinstates terrorism charges against separatist leader

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling dismissing terrorism charges against a popular separatist leader whose trial has been blamed for an outbreak of violence in the country’s southeast region

Nigeria's Supreme Court reinstates terrorism charges against separatist leader
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In a rare appearance, Melania Trump welcomes new citizens at a National Archives ceremony

Melania Trump has welcomed new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives

In a rare appearance, Melania Trump welcomes new citizens at a National Archives ceremony
Technology|Travel|World

Mexico's president inaugurates first part of $20 billion tourist train project on Yucatan peninsula

Mexico’s president has inaugurated the first part of the pet project of his administration, a tourist train that runs in a rough loop around the Yucatan peninsula

Mexico's president inaugurates first part of $20 billion tourist train project on Yucatan peninsula
Europe|News|World

'I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace

French President Emmanuel Macron says he'd still consider talking with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if it helps to forge a “sustainable peace” between Ukraine and Russia

'I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace
Europe|News|World

Moldova and Georgia celebrate as their aspirations for EU membership take crucial steps forward

Moldova and Georgia celebrated after European Union leaders buoyed their aspirations to join the 27 member nation bloc by removing key hurdles on their long path toward membership

Moldova and Georgia celebrate as their aspirations for EU membership take crucial steps forward
Africa|News|World

West African court orders Niger's president to be released and reinstated nearly 5 months after coup

A court of the West African regional bloc has ordered the release and reinstatement of Niger’s democratically elected president

West African court orders Niger's president to be released and reinstated nearly 5 months after coup
Americas|Economy|Environment|News|World

International court rules against Guatemala in a landmark Indigenous and environmental rights case

Guatemala violated Indigenous rights by permitting a huge nickel mine on tribal land almost two decades ago, according to a ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

International court rules against Guatemala in a landmark Indigenous and environmental rights case
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Shops in 2 Dutch cities start selling legally grown cannabis in an experiment to regulate pot trade

A paradox at the heart of the Netherlands’ permissive pot policy has gone up in smoke in two Dutch cities as “coffeeshops” began selling the country’s first legally cultivated cannabis

Shops in 2 Dutch cities start selling legally grown cannabis in an experiment to regulate pot trade
Europe|News|World

Finland reports a rush of migrant crossings hours before the reclosure of 2 border posts with Russia

Dozens of migrants have crossed into Finland hours before the reclosure of two southern crossing points on the border with Russia as the Nordic country experiences an influx of asylum-seekers

Finland reports a rush of migrant crossings hours before the reclosure of 2 border posts with Russia
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

The EU struggles to unify around a Gaza cease-fire call but work on peace moves continues

A number of European Union leaders are trying to use mounting concern about civilian deaths in Israel’s military offensive against Hamas to rally their partners around a united call for a ceasefire in Gaza

The EU struggles to unify around a Gaza cease-fire call but work on peace moves continues
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

A US ambassador working for Cuba? Charges against former diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha spotlight Havana's importance in the world of spying

Cuba gets less attention as an espionage threat than Russia or China, but is a potent player in the spy world. Its intelligence service has already penetrated the US government at least once.

A US ambassador working for Cuba? Charges against former diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha spotlight Havana's importance in the world of spying
News|US|World

5 things to know about US aid to Ukraine

With US aid to Ukraine locked in a partisan battle over security at the US southern border, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the possibility of losing his largest supporter.

5 things to know about US aid to Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

US national security adviser says a negotiated outcome is the best way to end Lebanon-Israel tension

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says he has discussed with Israeli officials the volatile situation along the Lebanon-Israel border

US national security adviser says a negotiated outcome is the best way to end Lebanon-Israel tension
Lifestyle|World

One fourth of United Methodist churches in US have left in schism over LGBTQ ban. What happens now?

United Methodist churches had a five-year window to leave the denomination over disputes involving its bans on same-sex marriage and ordaining LGBTQ persons

One fourth of United Methodist churches in US have left in schism over LGBTQ ban. What happens now?
Europe|News|World

Hungary's Orbán says he won't hesitate to slam the brakes on Ukraine's EU membership

Hungary's prime minister says he'll have plenty of opportunities in the future to interrupt Ukraine’s process of joining the European Union despite the latest, historic decision to move forward with bringing Kyiv into the bloc

Hungary's Orbán says he won't hesitate to slam the brakes on Ukraine's EU membership
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin foe Navalny was moved from a prison east of Moscow, his allies say, but new site is unclear

Allies of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said his lawyer was told in court that he had been moved from the penal colony east of Moscow where he has been serving time but was not told where he was taken

Kremlin foe Navalny was moved from a prison east of Moscow, his allies say, but new site is unclear
MidEast|News|Political|World

Live updates | Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 hostages. US envoy meets Palestinian president

The Israeli military says it has mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip

Live updates | Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 hostages. US envoy meets Palestinian president
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Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in battle-torn part of Gaza

Israeli troops mistakenly shot three hostages to death in a battle-torn neighborhood of Gaza City, and an Israeli strike killed a Palestinian journalist in the south of the besieged territory

Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in battle-torn part of Gaza
News|World

2 attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike container ships in vital Red Sea corridor

A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has slammed into a cargo ship in the Red Sea near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait

2 attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike container ships in vital Red Sea corridor
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How the US keeps funding Ukraine's military — even as it says it's out of money

The White House says funding for Ukraine has run out and it has been increasing pressure on Congress to pass stalled legislation to support the war against Russia

How the US keeps funding Ukraine's military — even as it says it's out of money
Science|Technology|World

Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company's complex in New Zealand

California-based Rocket Lab has launched a Japanese satellite from the space company's complex on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula

Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company's complex in New Zealand
Environment|News|World

New Mexico extends ban on oil and gas leasing around Chaco park, an area sacred to Native Americans

New oil and natural gas leasing will be prohibited on New Mexico state land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park for the next 20 years

New Mexico extends ban on oil and gas leasing around Chaco park, an area sacred to Native Americans
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters

Ukraine has received a green light to start sped-up talks on joining the European Union

Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters
Americas|News|World

Brazil’s Congress overrides president's veto to reinstate legislation threatening Indigenous rights

Brazil’s Congress has overturned a veto by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva so it can reinstate legislation that undoes protections of Indigenous peoples’ land rights

Brazil’s Congress overrides president's veto to reinstate legislation threatening Indigenous rights
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Congress departs without a deal on Ukraine aid and border security, but Senate will work next week

Congress is departing Washington without a deal to pass wartime support for Ukraine

Congress departs without a deal on Ukraine aid and border security, but Senate will work next week
Food|News|World

Miljenko 'Mike' Grgich, an immigrant who put Napa Valley on the world's wine map, dies at 100

Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, a celebrated winemaker who helped establish Napa Valley as one of the world’s premier wine-making regions, has died

Miljenko 'Mike' Grgich, an immigrant who put Napa Valley on the world's wine map, dies at 100
MidEast|News|World

Ahead of meeting with US envoy, Israeli president says now isn't time to discuss 2-state solution

Israel’s president has joined the ranks of high-ranking Israeli officials to speak out against a two-state solution after the war in Gaza

Ahead of meeting with US envoy, Israeli president says now isn't time to discuss 2-state solution
Arts|Science|World

Mutton, an Indigenous woolly dog, died in 1859 − new analysis confirms precolonial lineage of this extinct breed, once kept for their wool

Dogs have lived with Indigenous Americans since before they came to the continent together 10,000 years ago. A new analysis reveals the lineage of one 1800s ‘woolly dog’ from the Pacific Northwest.

Mutton, an Indigenous woolly dog, died in 1859 − new analysis confirms precolonial lineage of this extinct breed, once kept for their wool
Economy|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Zelenskyy makes first visit to US military headquarters in Germany, voices optimism about US aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made his first visit to the U.S. military headquarters in Germany where allied leaders coordinate the delivery of weapons and other aid to the war effort

Zelenskyy makes first visit to US military headquarters in Germany, voices optimism about US aid
Americas|Crime|World

Mexico's search for people falsely listed as missing finds some alive, rampant poor record-keeping

The Mexican government's controversial effort to look for people falsely listed as missing has turned up 16,681 who had returned to their homes but not notified the authorities

Mexico's search for people falsely listed as missing finds some alive, rampant poor record-keeping
Environment|News|World

Experts at odds over result of UN climate talks in Dubai; 'Historic,' 'pipsqueak' or something else?

The climate negotiations that just finished in Dubai hit upon the essence of compromise, finding common language that everyone accepted, at times grudgingly

Experts at odds over result of UN climate talks in Dubai; 'Historic,' 'pipsqueak' or something else?
News|Sports|World

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games
Crime|News|US|World

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a deadly car crash is transferred to US custody, his family says

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens has been transferred into American custody and returned to the United States, where he was booked into a federal detention center

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a deadly car crash is transferred to US custody, his family says
Environment|Science|World

Artificial light lures migrating birds into cities, where they face a gauntlet of threats

Migrating birds need stopover locations en route where they can rest and feed. A new study shows that artificial light draws them away from sites they would normally use and into risky zones.

Artificial light lures migrating birds into cities, where they face a gauntlet of threats
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Is Hamas the same as ISIS, the Islamic State group? No − and yes

A scholar of the Islamic State group says Hamas has undergone a radical ISIS-inspired transformation that has not yet gotten widespread public attention.

Is Hamas the same as ISIS, the Islamic State group? No − and yes
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU leaders increasingly back a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is prompting more European Union countries to support the idea of a humanitarian cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas

EU leaders increasingly back a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
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Putin says Russia is in dialogue with the US on exchanging jailed Americans Gershkovich and Whelan

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is in dialogue with the United States on the issue of bringing home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich

Putin says Russia is in dialogue with the US on exchanging jailed Americans Gershkovich and Whelan
News|Opinion|Technology|World

Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligence

Pope Francis is calling for an international treaty to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically

Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligence
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Denmark and Germany announce arrests of terror suspects, including suspected Hamas members

Denmark and Germany have announced arrests of several terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members suspected of plotting attacks on Jews in Europe over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

Denmark and Germany announce arrests of terror suspects, including suspected Hamas members
News|World

How attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels are crimping global trade

The attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rerouted trade away from a crucial corridor for consumer goods and energy supplies

How attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels are crimping global trade
Asia|News|Sports|World

South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp

South Korea’s Olympic chief has defended a decision to send hundreds of athletes to a military camp next week as part of preparations for the 2024 Games in Paris

South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp
Asia|Crime|News|Opinion|World

Taliban sending Afghan women to prison to protect them from gender-based violence, says UN report

A U.N. report says Taliban officials are sending Afghan women to prison to protect them from gender-based violence

Taliban sending Afghan women to prison to protect them from gender-based violence, says UN report
MidEast|News|World

Israeli defense minister says war on Hamas will last months as US envoy discusses timetable

Israel’s defense minister says it will take months to destroy Hamas, predicting a drawn-out war

Israeli defense minister says war on Hamas will last months as US envoy discusses timetable
Europe|Finance|News|World

Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US

The European Union has failed to agree on a $54 billion package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country

Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US
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An emboldened, confident Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until Russia's goals are met

Emboldened by battlefield gains and flagging Western support for Ukraine, a relaxed and confident President Vladimir Putin says there will be no peace until Moscow achieves its goals, which he says are unchanged after nearly two years of fighting

An emboldened, confident Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until Russia's goals are met
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Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced fighter jet

The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy have signed an agreement to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as the countries push to strengthen their cooperation in the face of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea

Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced fighter jet
Americas|News|Political|World

Guyana and Venezuela agree to refrain from using force, but fail to resolve territorial dispute

The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela have promised in a tense meeting that neither side will use threats or force against the other, but failed to reach agreement on how to address a bitter dispute over a vast border region rich with oil and minerals

Guyana and Venezuela agree to refrain from using force, but fail to resolve territorial dispute
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

From New York to Tokyo, stock markets around the world have rallied in 2023

It’s been a great year for stock markets around the world

From New York to Tokyo, stock markets around the world have rallied in 2023
Asia|News|US|World

Congressional group demands probe into Beijing's role in violence against protesters on US soil

A congressional commission is asking the Justice Department to investigate the role of Beijing after protesters claimed they were beaten and harassed by Chinese government agents in November in San Francisco during an official visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping

Congressional group demands probe into Beijing's role in violence against protesters on US soil
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel can and will ignore US appeals to minimize casualties in Gaza

Conflict has escalated between Joe Biden and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the Israel-Hamas war. But a national security veteran says the US has little leverage over Israel.

Israel can and will ignore US appeals to minimize casualties in Gaza
Americas|Sports|Travel|World

NFL approves regular-season game for Brazil in 2024 in more international expansion

The NFL will play a regular-season game in Brazil in 2024

NFL approves regular-season game for Brazil in 2024 in more international expansion
Health|News|Sports|World

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s Olympics have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics
Business|Environment|News|Science|World

Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees, nonprofit says

At least 15 people who registered for Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai appear to be undeclared employees of the Saudi state oil company, according to research by an environmental nonprofit

Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees, nonprofit says
Environment|News|Science|World

Heard at UN climate talks: Quotes that tell the story

Over 14 days of U.N. climate talks, delegates from nearly 200 countries debated, made proposals, lobbed criticisms and did their best to convince each other how best to stop the planet from warming at a dangerous pace

Heard at UN climate talks: Quotes that tell the story
MidEast|News|US|World

New sanctions from the US and Britain target Hamas officials who help manage its financial network

The United States has announced new war-related of sanctions against Hamas, targeting eight officials and representatives who help manage the militant group’s financial network

New sanctions from the US and Britain target Hamas officials who help manage its financial network
Economy|News|Technology|World

Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade

More autocratic governments, growing urbanization and emerging technologies will bolster the spread of Chinese influence around the world, an expert on emerging economies explains.

Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade
Health|News|US|World

After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers

Repeated recalls of eyedrops are drawing new attention to the limited powers U.S. regulators have to oversee medical products made overseas

After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support and close to 90% wanting US-backed Abbas to resign

A wartime opinion poll among Palestinians shows a rise in support for Hamas, which appears to have ticked up even in the devastated Gaza Strip

Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support and close to 90% wanting US-backed Abbas to resign
Science|Travel|World

A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers

Mauna Kea is a 14,000-foot shield volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island

A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
Environment|Science|World

A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers

Mauna Kea is a 14,000-foot shield volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island

A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
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Families of American hostages in Gaza say Biden reaffirms commitment to freeing their loved ones

President Joe Biden has hosted family members of some of the eight Americans believed still held captive in Gaza, assuring them his administration won't stop working to get their loved ones home

Families of American hostages in Gaza say Biden reaffirms commitment to freeing their loved ones
MidEast|News|World

9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush in sign that Hamas resistance is still strong

The Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in a dense Gaza City neighborhood, killing at least nine of them

9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush in sign that Hamas resistance is still strong
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Live updates | 9 Israeli soldiers killed as ground offensive continues in Gaza, despite US criticism

At least nine Israeli soldiers have been killed during an ambush that's one of the deadliest single attacks Palestinian militants have carried out since the ground invasion of Gaza began

Live updates | 9 Israeli soldiers killed as ground offensive continues in Gaza, despite US criticism
Europe|News|World

The pope says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican

Pope Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary Major, not in the grottoes of the Vatican like other popes

The pope says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican
MidEast|News|World

Missiles from rebel-held Yemen miss a ship loaded with jet fuel near the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Two missiles fired from territory held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have missed a commercial tanker carrying jet fuel near the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait, That's according to two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters

Missiles from rebel-held Yemen miss a ship loaded with jet fuel near the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait
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New Mexico Supreme Court weighs whether to strike down local abortion restrictions

The New Mexico Supreme Court is weighing whether to strike down local abortion bans and restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general

New Mexico Supreme Court weighs whether to strike down local abortion restrictions
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US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

President Joe Biden's pledge to restore American credibility around the globe is at risk during the congressional debate over support for Ukraine

US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate
Europe|Political|World

Serbian democracy activists feel betrayed as freedoms, and a path to the EU, slip away

When Serbia began talks to join the European Union in 2014, pro-Western Serbs were hopeful the process would set their troubled country on an irreversible path to democratization

Serbian democracy activists feel betrayed as freedoms, and a path to the EU, slip away
Crime|MidEast|News|Videos|World

Amid outcry over Gaza tactics, videos of soldiers acting maliciously create new headache for Israel

Several viral videos of Israeli soldiers behaving maliciously in Gaza have emerged in recent days, creating a headache for the Israeli military as it faces an international outcry over its tactics and the rising civilian death toll in its war against Hamas

Amid outcry over Gaza tactics, videos of soldiers acting maliciously create new headache for Israel
Americas|Environment|Health|Science|World

Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare

Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began in 1980 as experts warn that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections

Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare
Environment|News|Science|World

In a first, delegates at UN climate talks agree to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels

Negotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday that the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels

In a first, delegates at UN climate talks agree to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels
Europe|News|World

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds at least 53 as Ukraine pleads for more European support

A barrage of Russian missiles has targeted Kyiv and wounded at least 53 people as Ukraine's president seeks more military support in Europe

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds at least 53 as Ukraine pleads for more European support
Crime|Europe|News|Travel|US|World

Russian man who flew on Los Angeles flight without passport or ticket charged with federal crime

A federal complaint filed by the FBI says a Russian man who flew on a plane from Denmark to Los Angeles without a passport or ticket told authorities he didn't remember how he got through security

Russian man who flew on Los Angeles flight without passport or ticket charged with federal crime
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism

Over five hours at a congressional hearing, lawmakers pressed the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT on the topic of antisemitism

How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism
Europe|News|Sports|World

A look at violent incidents against referees around the world

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league games after the president of a first-division soccer club punched a referee in the face

A look at violent incidents against referees around the world
Europe|News|US|World

US to spend $700M on new embassy in Ireland, breaks ground on new embassy in Saudi Arabia

The Biden administration is planning to construct a new U.S. embassy in Ireland

US to spend $700M on new embassy in Ireland, breaks ground on new embassy in Saudi Arabia
Americas|News|US|World

US rejects "absurd" claims it is plotting violence against Cuba

The U.S.

US rejects "absurd" claims it is plotting violence against Cuba
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Israel begins pumping seawater into Hamas' tunnels in Gaza -WSJ

The Israeli military has begun pumping seawater into Hamas' tunnel complex in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing unnamed U.S. officials, adding that the

Israel begins pumping seawater into Hamas' tunnels in Gaza -WSJ
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza

President Joe Biden is speaking out about the Israel-Hamas war and warning that Israel is losing international support because of what he calls “indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza

Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza
Europe|News|World

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn the new government's plan to close top prosecutors' office

Thousands have rallied in the capital and other major cities in Slovakia to denounce a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn the new government's plan to close top prosecutors' office
Health|World

Packed hospitals, treacherous roads, harried parents: Newborns in Gaza face steeper odds of survival

For mothers and fathers in besieged Gaza, the devastating war has subverted all expectations of childbirth and parenthood

Packed hospitals, treacherous roads, harried parents: Newborns in Gaza face steeper odds of survival
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Biden will meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on Wednesday at the White House

President Joe Biden will hold his first in-person meeting with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas during its brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7

Biden will meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on Wednesday at the White House
Americas|News|World

Thousands gather to honor Mexico's Virgin of Guadalupe on anniversary of 1531 apparition

Thousands of people sang the traditional Mexican birthday song “Las mañanitas” at Mexico City’s Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe to honor the virgin on the 492nd anniversary of her apparition in 1531

Thousands gather to honor Mexico's Virgin of Guadalupe on anniversary of 1531 apparition
Economy|News|US|World

US announces new sanctions on Russia's weapons suppliers as Zelenskyy visits Washington

The Biden administration is hitting hundreds of people and firms around the globe with new economic and diplomatic sanctions as the U.S. targets third-country contributors that are equipping Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

US announces new sanctions on Russia's weapons suppliers as Zelenskyy visits Washington
Crime|News|World

Spain seizes 11 tons of cocaine in shipping containers. Most of the drugs found among frozen tuna

Spanish authorities say that they have confiscated 11 tons of cocaine and arrested 20 people in two different operations against the smuggling of the illegal drugs inside shipping containers

Spain seizes 11 tons of cocaine in shipping containers. Most of the drugs found among frozen tuna
Europe|News|World

Finland to reopen 2 out of 8 border crossings with Russia after a 2-week closure over migrant influx

Finland’s government says it will reopen two out of eight border crossing points with Russia later this week following a sudden influx of migrants in November

Finland to reopen 2 out of 8 border crossings with Russia after a 2-week closure over migrant influx
Crime|Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine faces heavy attack from air and cyberspace while Zelenskyy in US presses for more funding

Local officials say Ukraine has came under heavy attack from the air and from cyberspace

Ukraine faces heavy attack from air and cyberspace while Zelenskyy in US presses for more funding
Europe|News|World

MI6 chief thanks Russian state television for its 'help' in encouraging Russians to spy for the UK

The head of Britain's foreign intelligence agency has thanked Russian state television for encouraging Russians to spy for the U.K. after it broadcast part of a speech he gave calling on Russians to join hands with British intelligence

MI6 chief thanks Russian state television for its 'help' in encouraging Russians to spy for the UK
Europe|World

Israelis and Palestinians warring over a homeland is far from unique

Conflicts over the Alsace-Lorraine region and Northern Ireland offer examples of how territory is often at the center of a conflict − and what is necessary to pave the path to peace.

Israelis and Palestinians warring over a homeland is far from unique
Election|News|Political|World

As Navalny vanishes from view in Russia, an ally calls it a Kremlin ploy to deepen his isolation

A spokeswoman for Alexei Navalny says the loss of contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader likely signals a Kremlin effort to tighten his isolation as President Vladimir Putin runs for reelection in March

As Navalny vanishes from view in Russia, an ally calls it a Kremlin ploy to deepen his isolation
Americas|Lifestyle|Opinion|US|World

In Florida farmland, Guadalupe feast celebrates, sustains 60-year-old mission to migrant workers

Starting well before dawn Sunday, hundreds gathered on the grounds of St. Ann Mission in the Florida farmland to bring flowers, candles and petitions to Our Lady of Guadalupe

In Florida farmland, Guadalupe feast celebrates, sustains 60-year-old mission to migrant workers
Crime|Environment|News|World

Police and customs seize live animals, horns and ivory in global wildlife trafficking operation

Interpol and the World Customs Organization say they seized 53 primates, four big cats and more than 1,300 birds in their sweeping annual crackdown on wildlife and timber trafficking

Police and customs seize live animals, horns and ivory in global wildlife trafficking operation
Africa|News|World

US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge

The White House says Congo’s security forces and rebel groups have agreed on a 72-hour cease-fire to de-escalate tensions in the country’s east near the border with Rwanda

US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge
Environment|News|World

Will declaration on fossil fuels at UN climate talks lead to action? Consider 5 previous decisions

United Nations climate negotiators have declared the world must transition away from oil, gas and coal

Will declaration on fossil fuels at UN climate talks lead to action? Consider 5 previous decisions
Europe|News|World

Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill

British lawmakers have voted in favor of the government’s plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda

Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill
Europe|News|World

Poland's new prime minister vows to press the West to continue helping neighboring Ukraine

Poland’s newly elected prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed that his government will demand that the West keep helping neighboring Ukraine

Poland's new prime minister vows to press the West to continue helping neighboring Ukraine
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Live updates | Israel plans to keep fighting as UN General Assembly votes for a cease-fire in Gaza

Israel is pressing ahead with an offensive against Gaza’s Hamas rulers that it says could go on for weeks or months, even as the United Nations voted to demand a humanitarian cease-fire

Live updates | Israel plans to keep fighting as UN General Assembly votes for a cease-fire in Gaza
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Israel and US show sharp divisions over mounting casualties and future of war against Hamas

Israel and the United States showed their sharpest public disagreement yet over the conduct and future of the war on Hamas as the two allies became increasingly isolated by global calls for a cease-fire

Israel and US show sharp divisions over mounting casualties and future of war against Hamas
Africa|News|World

A court sets aside the South African president's recognition of the Zulu king

A South African court has overturned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to recognize Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the king of the country’s 15 million-strong Zulu nation in what may spark a lengthy battle for the throne

A court sets aside the South African president's recognition of the Zulu king
Economy|Environment|News|World

Poor countries need trillions of dollars to go green. A long-shot effort aims to generate the cash

A major, long-shot effort is gearing up to mobilize money to save Planet Earth by helping poorer countries go greener

Poor countries need trillions of dollars to go green. A long-shot effort aims to generate the cash
Environment|News|World

As COP28 negotiators wrestle with fossil fuels, activists urge them to remember what's at stake

As this year's global climate talks reach a conclusion, activists are hoping that negotiators will listen to their stories as they weigh what to do about the fossil fuels that are warming the planet

As COP28 negotiators wrestle with fossil fuels, activists urge them to remember what's at stake
Asia|Crime|News|World

Suicide bomber attacks police station in northwest Pakistan, killing 23 officers and wounding 32

Pakistani officials say a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden vehicle at a police station’s main gate in the country's northwest, killing at least 23 security forces and wounding 32

Suicide bomber attacks police station in northwest Pakistan, killing 23 officers and wounding 32
News|US|World

Zelenskyy pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol and White House, says to US: Our fight is yours

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion

Zelenskyy pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol and White House, says to US: Our fight is yours
Environment|News|Science|World

Sharp disagreements over future of planet-warming fossil fuels at UN climate talks in Dubai

Hopes for finishing a critical climate summit on time faded early Tuesday as countries were still far apart on key issues, including an agreement on what to do about the fossil fuels that are causing dangerous global warming

Sharp disagreements over future of planet-warming fossil fuels at UN climate talks in Dubai
Asia|Crime|News|World

War-wracked Myanmar is now the world's top opium producer, surpassing Afghanistan, says UN agency

Myanmar, already wracked by a brutal civil war, has regained the unenviable title of world’s biggest opium producer

War-wracked Myanmar is now the world's top opium producer, surpassing Afghanistan, says UN agency
Environment|News|US|World

Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, scene of deadly wildfire, reopens to residents after 4 months

The heart of the historic town of Lahaina that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people on the Hawaiian island of Maui is reopening to residents and business owners holding day passes

Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, scene of deadly wildfire, reopens to residents after 4 months
MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestinians hope a vote in the UN General Assembly will show wide support for a Gaza cease-fire

The Palestinians are hoping that a vote in the U.N. General Assembly on a nonbinding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire will demonstrate widespread global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war

Palestinians hope a vote in the UN General Assembly will show wide support for a Gaza cease-fire
Crime|MidEast|News|World

A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels strikes a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea

A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels slammed into a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen near a key maritime chokepoint

A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels strikes a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea
Asia|News|World

China's Xi visits Vietnam weeks after it strengthened ties with the US and Japan

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in Vietnam seeking to deepen ties with the Southeast Asian neighbor

China's Xi visits Vietnam weeks after it strengthened ties with the US and Japan
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Inter Miami to play 2 matches in Saudi Arabia. Messi vs. Ronaldo will happen Feb. 1

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in Saudi Arabia after all

Inter Miami to play 2 matches in Saudi Arabia. Messi vs. Ronaldo will happen Feb. 1
Africa|Health|News|Science|World

5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported

The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year

5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported
Environment|News|Science|World

Endangered species list grows by 2,000. Climate change is part of the problem

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, the leading tracker of global biodiversity, released their new Red List of Threatened Species on Monday at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai

Endangered species list grows by 2,000. Climate change is part of the problem
Africa|News|World

The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali ends after 10 years, following the junta's pressure to go

The United Nations has ended its 10-year peacekeeping mission in Mali following the government’s request that alleged the force was inadequate to respond to growing violent extremism in the West African nation

The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali ends after 10 years, following the junta's pressure to go
News|World

Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that “when the free world hesitates, that’s when dictatorships celebrate.”

Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
Americas|Economy|News|World

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute

The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela have expressed their intentions to cooperate ahead of their meeting this week meant to address an escalating dispute over a region rich in oil and minerals

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute
MidEast|News|World

Report says United Arab Emirates is trying nearly 90 detainees on terror charges during COP28 summit

An activist organization says the United Arab Emirates is conducting a mass trial of nearly 90 prisoners on terrorism charges as it hosts the United Nations’ COP28 climate summit

Report says United Arab Emirates is trying nearly 90 detainees on terror charges during COP28 summit
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Putin visits a shipyard to oversee the commissioning of new Russian nuclear submarines

Russian President Vladimir Putin has traveled to a shipyard to attend the commissioning of new nuclear submarines

Putin visits a shipyard to oversee the commissioning of new Russian nuclear submarines
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Hamas' use of sexual violence is an all-too-common part of modern war – but not in all conflicts

Sexual violence can be used as a weapon of war. Hamas’ use of sexual violence was likely meant to show its power over Israeli women and girls, and to humiliate Israeli men and Israel’s military.

Hamas' use of sexual violence is an all-too-common part of modern war – but not in all conflicts
MidEast|News|World

Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war

Mass forced movement of people has been used in conflicts to serve three goals: population control, territorial expansion and as a sorting mechanism. All three could be in play in Gaza.

Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war
Africa|News|World

'You reach a point where you have nothing. You will just die' – in East African refugee camps, food scarcity is a mortal concern

Budget cuts have resulted in increased hunger in camps in Uganda, Burundi and Kenya that house refugees from across the region.

'You reach a point where you have nothing. You will just die' – in East African refugee camps, food scarcity is a mortal concern
News|Opinion|World

The Napoléon that Ridley Scott and Hollywood won’t let you see

Leaving out the history of Napoléon’s brutal subjugation of Haiti is akin to making a movie about Hitler without mentioning the Holocaust.

The Napoléon that Ridley Scott and Hollywood won’t let you see
Crime|Europe|News|World

Navalny's whereabouts are unknown and a Russian prison says he's no longer there, a spokeswoman says

The whereabouts of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are unknown and a spokeswoman says that officials at the penal colony where he was serving his sentence told a lawyer that he's no longer on the inmate roster

Navalny's whereabouts are unknown and a Russian prison says he's no longer there, a spokeswoman says
Europe|News|World

5 people seriously injured when a construction site elevator plunged to the ground in Sweden

Swedish authorities say that five people have been seriously injured after a construction site elevator plunged to the ground in Stockholm

5 people seriously injured when a construction site elevator plunged to the ground in Sweden
Asia|Health|News|World

Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95

Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s, has died at the age of 95 at her home in the United States

Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95
Europe|News|World

Rishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after a grilling on COVID-19

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces one of the toughest weeks of his 13 months in office

Rishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after a grilling on COVID-19
Asia|Food|Health|News|World

Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says that hunger remains a chronic problem in Asia

Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says
Asia|News|Political|World

India's Supreme Court upholds government's decision to remove disputed Kashmir’s special status

India’s top court has upheld a 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to strip disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s special status as a semi-autonomous region with a separate constitution and inherited protections on land and jobs

India's Supreme Court upholds government's decision to remove disputed Kashmir’s special status
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Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will 'take time'

Israel’s defense minister pushed back against international calls to wrap up the country’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip, saying the current phase of the operation against the Hamas militant group will “take time.”

Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will 'take time'
Environment|News|Science|World

Some nations want to remove more pollution than they produce. That will take giving nature a boost

As countries at the COP28 climate talks are wrangling over deadlines for lowering their carbon dioxide emissions, a Danish-led group of countries has decided to set the ultimate goal: to remove more CO2 from the atmosphere than they emit

Some nations want to remove more pollution than they produce. That will take giving nature a boost
MidEast|News|Political|World

Live updates | Israel says it's ready to fight for months to defeat Hamas as deaths surpass 17,700

Israel says it’s prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat Gaza’s Hamas rulers

Live updates | Israel says it's ready to fight for months to defeat Hamas as deaths surpass 17,700
Environment|News|World

At COP28, Indigenous women have a message for leaders: Look at what we're doing. And listen

Indigenous women at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai are coming together to share some of their innovative ideas on how communities on the front lines of climate change can contend with it

At COP28, Indigenous women have a message for leaders: Look at what we're doing. And listen
Environment|News|World

As COP28 nears finish, critics say proposal 'doesn't even come close' to what's needed on climate

Countries at United Nations-led climate talks in Dubai moved closer to reaching a final deal on Monday, but critics condemned a draft agreement as a watered-down document that won't stop dangerous climate change

As COP28 nears finish, critics say proposal 'doesn't even come close' to what's needed on climate
MidEast|News|World

Holocaust survivors will mark Hanukkah amid worries over war in Israel, global rise of antisemitism

Holocaust survivors from around the globe will mark the start of the fifth day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as worries grow among Jews worldwide about the Israel-Hamas war and a spike of antisemitism in Europe, the United States and elsewhere

Holocaust survivors will mark Hanukkah amid worries over war in Israel, global rise of antisemitism
Asia|News|US|World

Officials say a US pilot safely ejected before his F-16 crashed into the sea off South Korea

A U.S. Air Force pilot has safely ejected before his F-16 fighter jet crashed into the sea off South Korea’s southwestern coast

Officials say a US pilot safely ejected before his F-16 crashed into the sea off South Korea
Environment|News|Science|World

Agreeing to agree: Everyone must come to consensus at COP28 climate talks, toughening the process

It’s the killer detail in international climate talks: Consensus

Agreeing to agree: Everyone must come to consensus at COP28 climate talks, toughening the process
Europe|News|World

Russia targets Kyiv with ballistic missiles as fears increase of attacks on energy infrastructure

A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has destroyed several homes and left more than 100 households without electricity

Russia targets Kyiv with ballistic missiles as fears increase of attacks on energy infrastructure
Asia|Election|News|World

Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidates

Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates

Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidates
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Students and lawmakers gather at Philadelphia temple to denounce antisemitism

Students, lawmakers and religious leaders have joined forces at a temple in Philadelphia to strongly denounce antisemitism on college campuses and in their communities

Students and lawmakers gather at Philadelphia temple to denounce antisemitism
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Guyana agreed to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others

The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, has agreed to join bilateral talks with Venezuela over an escalating territorial dispute

Guyana agreed to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others
Africa|News|World

Much of Kenya falls into darkness in the third nationwide power blackout in 3 months

A power blackout has hit Kenya, paralyzing large parts of the country, and the transport minister is calling for an investigation into “possible acts of sabotage and coverup” over the third nationwide outage in three months

Much of Kenya falls into darkness in the third nationwide power blackout in 3 months
News|US|World

Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve more aid

President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will meet at the White House on Tuesday as the U.S. administration steps up the pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv in its war with Russia

Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve more aid
Europe|News|World

Thousands demonstrate against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a rise in incidents

Several thousand people have demonstrated against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a large increase in anti-Jewish incidents following Hamas’ attack on Israel two months ago

Thousands demonstrate against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a rise in incidents
Asia|News|US|World

Divers recover the seventh of 8 crew members killed in crash of a US military Osprey off Japan

Divers have recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during a training mission

Divers recover the seventh of 8 crew members killed in crash of a US military Osprey off Japan
Environment|News|US|World

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods

Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are digging out from devastating weekend storms that killed six people, toppled houses and cut power to tens of thousands

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
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Biden and Congress are mulling big changes on immigration. What are they and what could they mean?

President Joe Biden is taking a more active role in Senate negotiations over changes to the immigration system that Republicans are demanding in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel

Biden and Congress are mulling big changes on immigration. What are they and what could they mean?
Europe|News|Political|World

Asked about peace talks, Russia's Lavrov says: Ask Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday that the West was trying to exhaust Russia in Ukraine and that if peace talks were to take place then Kyiv would have to change its

Asked about peace talks, Russia's Lavrov says: Ask Ukraine
Africa|News|Political|World

In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders recognize Niger's junta but seek fast return to democracy

Leaders from across West Africa say they now recognize the junta in power in Niger and are seeking a short transition period to civilian rule

In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders recognize Niger's junta but seek fast return to democracy
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A gigantic new ICBM will take US nuclear missiles out of the Cold War-era but add 21st-century risks

A new nuclear missile is coming, a gigantic ICBM called the Sentinel

A gigantic new ICBM will take US nuclear missiles out of the Cold War-era but add 21st-century risks
MidEast|News|World

Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf

The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi have accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf in a ceremony in the Norwegian capital

Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Buenos Aires to witness the swearing-in of Argentina's new president, Javier Milei

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nations
Asia|News|World

Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh region after weeks at sea

Two boats carrying more than 300 Rohingya Muslims, including emaciated women and children, have arrived at Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh after being adrift for weeks

Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh region after weeks at sea
Africa|Election|News|Political|World

Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi certain to win

Egyptians are voting in a presidential election in which President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi faces no serious challenger and is certain to win another term

Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi certain to win
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Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it's willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas

Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory’s Hamas rulers

Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it's willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia

President Vladimir Putin is likely to win another six-year term easily in an election expected in March, using his sweeping grip on Russia’s political scene to extend his tenure of over two decades in power

For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia
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Death of last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle

Gregory Golodoff, the last survivor among 41 residents imprisoned in Japan after Japanese troops captured the remote Alaska island of Attu during World War II, has died

Death of last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle
Europe|News|World

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is marking its 75th anniversary?

Seventy-five years ago on Sunday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a meeting in Paris

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is marking its 75th anniversary?
Americas|Economy|News|World

In inaugural speech, Argentina's Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustment

Right-wing economist Javier Milei has been sworn in as Argentina’s president and has immediately moved to prepare the public for a painful shock adjustment with drastic public spending cuts

In inaugural speech, Argentina's Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustment
Asia|News|Opinion|World

China is hardening against dissent, rights groups say as they mark International Human Rights Day

Rights groups say Beijing’s crackdown on dissent is becoming increasingly harsh, both within China and beyond

China is hardening against dissent, rights groups say as they mark International Human Rights Day
Economy|Environment|Food|News|Science|World

Agriculture gets its day at COP28, but experts see big barriers to cutting emissions

This year’s global climate summit in Dubai set aside Sunday to spotlight food and agriculture, a sector that accounts for about a third of the world’s emission

Agriculture gets its day at COP28, but experts see big barriers to cutting emissions
Asia|News|World

Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for a second day

Philippine officials say the Chinese coast guard has targeted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts and rammed one of them, causing damage and endangering Filipino crew members off a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for a second day
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Hong Kong holds first council elections under new rules that shut out pro-democracy candidates

Residents went to the polls in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since an electoral overhaul was implemented under Beijing’s guidance of “patriots” administering the city, effectively shutting out all pro-democracy candidates

Hong Kong holds first council elections under new rules that shut out pro-democracy candidates
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6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee

Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as homes and businesses were severely damaged in multiple cities

6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee
Crime|Health|News|Political|World

A British Palestinian surgeon gave testimony to a UK war crimes unit after returning from Gaza

A British Palestinian surgeon who spent weeks in the Gaza Strip during the current Israel-Hamas war as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team says he's given testimony to a British war crimes investigation unit

A British Palestinian surgeon gave testimony to a UK war crimes unit after returning from Gaza
MidEast|News|US|World

The State Department approves the sale of tank ammunition to Israel in a deal that bypasses Congress

Going around Congress, the Biden administration says it's approved the emergency sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition worth more than $106 million as Israel intensifies its military operations in the southern Gaza Strip

The State Department approves the sale of tank ammunition to Israel in a deal that bypasses Congress
Environment|News|World

Brazil's Lula takes heat on oil plans at UN climate talks, a turnaround after hero status last year

At last year's climate talks, then Brazilian President-elect Inacio Lula da Silva was received as a hero with chants of “Lula

Brazil's Lula takes heat on oil plans at UN climate talks, a turnaround after hero status last year
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Organizers of COP28 want an inclusive summit. But just how diverse is the negotiating table?

Many women, young people and Indigenous voices say they feel they’re relegated to mere attendance, with limited opportunities to contribute substantially to the decisive meetings, despite promises to make the talks more inclusive

Organizers of COP28 want an inclusive summit. But just how diverse is the negotiating table?
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Turkey's Erdogan accuses the West of 'barbarism' and Islamophobia in the war in Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used a speech on human rights to accuse the West of “barbarism” for its stance on the Israel-Hamas war and what he alleged was its toleration of Islamophobia

Turkey's Erdogan accuses the West of 'barbarism' and Islamophobia in the war in Gaza
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US golden at Grand Prix Final: Malinin wins men's title, Chock and Bates top ice dance in Beijing

The U.S. had a golden finale to the Grand Prix Final on Saturday in Beijing

US golden at Grand Prix Final: Malinin wins men's title, Chock and Bates top ice dance in Beijing
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Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 17,700 and Yemen rebels threaten ship traffic to Israel

Israel’s ground offensive throughout the Gaza Strip is advancing under airstrikes and artillery fire

Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 17,700 and Yemen rebels threaten ship traffic to Israel
Asia|Economy|News|US|World

US and Philippines condemn the Chinese coast guard's water cannon blasts on fisheries vessels

The Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States, have separately condemned a high-seas assault by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships that repeatedly blasted water cannons to block three Philippine fisheries vessels from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

US and Philippines condemn the Chinese coast guard's water cannon blasts on fisheries vessels
Environment|News|World

Protests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see 'shocking level of censorship'

Activists designated Saturday a day of protest at the COP28 summit in Dubai

Protests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see 'shocking level of censorship'
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Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war

Israel’s military is pushing ahead with its punishing air and ground offensive in Gaza, bolstered by a U.S. veto derailing U.N. Security Council efforts to end the war

Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war
Environment|News|World

What is carbon capture and how much of a solution is it after COP28?

An agreement at the United Nations-led climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels brought a measure of relief for climate activists, even as many said it doesn’t go far enough

What is carbon capture and how much of a solution is it after COP28?
Europe|News|US|World

New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border security

A deal to provide further U.S. assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to be increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden

New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border security
Economy|Europe|News|World

Polish truck drivers are blocking the border with Ukraine. It's hurting on the battlefield

Ukrainian charities and companies supplying the country’s military warn that problems are growing as Polish truck drivers show no sign of ending a monthlong border blockade

Polish truck drivers are blocking the border with Ukraine. It's hurting on the battlefield
Europe|News|World

With Putin's reelection all but assured, Russia's opposition still vows to undermine his image

Most Russian opposition figures are either in prison at home or are in exile abroad

With Putin's reelection all but assured, Russia's opposition still vows to undermine his image
News|World

Tensions are soaring between Guyana and Venezuela over a territorial dispute. Here's what to know

A century-old territorial dispute is boiling over between neighbors Guyana and Venezuela

Tensions are soaring between Guyana and Venezuela over a territorial dispute. Here's what to know
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Science|World

Observers see OPEC 'panicking' as COP28 climate talks focus on possible fossil fuel phase-out

Veteran climate negotiation observers say the oil industry is starting to sweat as United Nations climate talks heat up and threaten to plug fossil fuel-belching wells for good

Observers see OPEC 'panicking' as COP28 climate talks focus on possible fossil fuel phase-out
Americas|News|World

UN takes no immediate action at emergency meeting on Guyana-Venezuela dispute over oil-rich region

The United Nations Security Council took no immediate action at a closed emergency meeting requested by Guyana following Venezuela’s recent referendum claiming the vast oil- and mineral-rich Essequibo region that makes up a large part of its neighbor

UN takes no immediate action at emergency meeting on Guyana-Venezuela dispute over oil-rich region
Asia|News|US|World

US, South Korea and Japan urge a stronger international push to curb North Korea's nuclear program

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan are calling for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons and missiles

US, South Korea and Japan urge a stronger international push to curb North Korea's nuclear program
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules

European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules

Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US vetoes UN resolution backed by many nations demanding immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

The United States has vetoed a United Nations resolution backed by almost all other Security Council members and many other nations demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

US vetoes UN resolution backed by many nations demanding immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
Crime|Europe|News|US|World

Russia puts prominent Russian-US journalist Masha Gessen on wanted list for criminal charges

Russian police have put prominent Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen on a wanted list after opening a criminal case against them on charges of spreading false information about the Russian army

Russia puts prominent Russian-US journalist Masha Gessen on wanted list for criminal charges
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US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan

US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup
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Scottish court upholds UK decision to block Scotland's landmark gender-recognition bill

Scotland’s highest civil court has upheld the British government’s move to block a landmark gender-recognition law passed by the Scottish parliament

Scottish court upholds UK decision to block Scotland's landmark gender-recognition bill
Economy|News|US|World

U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversary

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 people, from Afghanistan to China to Haiti to Iran, accused of violating human rights in their respective nations

U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversary
Environment|Health|News|World

Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai

Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Business|Finance|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals the groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $2.1 billion in donations since November 2022, she said in an online post, bringing her total reported giving to more than $16 billion since 2019

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals the groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023
Environment|Technology|World

On sidelines of COP28, Emirati 'green city' falls short of ambitions, but still delivers lessons

A bold, innovative project begun nearly a generation ago to erect a “green-city” in the United Arab Emirates has run into realities and largely missed its mark

On sidelines of COP28, Emirati 'green city' falls short of ambitions, but still delivers lessons
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IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status

The International Olympic Committee says some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics

IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
Africa|Crime|News|World

The landmark Genocide Convention has had mixed results since the UN approved it 75 years ago

While the Genocide Convention has helped raise awareness and prevent ethnic violence from escalating, it has not stopped many accusations of genocides, including violence in Darfur and in Ukraine.

The landmark Genocide Convention has had mixed results since the UN approved it 75 years ago
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|World

Turning annual performance reviews into 'humble encounters' yields dividends for employees and managers

Do you dread delivering or receiving feedback at work? Two organizational behavior experts describe a better way to have these difficult conversations.

Turning annual performance reviews into 'humble encounters' yields dividends for employees and managers
Election|Europe|News|World

Putin will seek another term as Russian president, aiming to extend his rule of over two decades

Vladimir Putin has moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the presidential election next March that he is all but certain to win

Putin will seek another term as Russian president, aiming to extend his rule of over two decades
Asia|News|Technology|World

South Korea defense chief threatens strikes on 'heart and head' of North Korea if provoked

South Korea’s defense minister has threatened massive retaliatory missile strikes on “the heart and head” of North Korea in the event of provocation, as the rivals escalate their rhetoric over their respective spy satellite launches in recent days

South Korea defense chief threatens strikes on 'heart and head' of North Korea if provoked
Crime|Health|News|World

Six Palestinians are killed in the Israeli military's latest West Bank raid, health officials say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli forces stormed into a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank to arrest Palestinian militants and unleashed fighting with local gunmen in which six Palestinians were killed

Six Palestinians are killed in the Israeli military's latest West Bank raid, health officials say
Environment|News|Science|World

How to adapt to climate change may be secondary at COP28, but it's key to saving lives, experts say

As United Nations climate talks enter their second week, negotiators who are largely focused on how to curb climate change have another thing on their plates: how to adapt to the warming that’s already here

How to adapt to climate change may be secondary at COP28, but it's key to saving lives, experts say
MidEast|News|US|World

Live updates | UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza fails

The United States has vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

Live updates | UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza fails
MidEast|News|World

Israeli troops round up Palestinian men in northern Gaza as UN warns aid operation is 'in tatters'

Desperate Palestinians fleeing Israel’s expanding ground offensive crowded into an ever-shrinking area of the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third month

Israeli troops round up Palestinian men in northern Gaza as UN warns aid operation is 'in tatters'
News|US|World

A rocket attack targets the US Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties

U.S. and Iraqi officials say a rocket attack at the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has caused minor damage but no casualties

A rocket attack targets the US Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties
News|World

What is Bodhi Day? And when do Buddhists celebrate it?

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening or enlightenment and became the Buddha 2,600 years ago

What is Bodhi Day? And when do Buddhists celebrate it?
Environment|World

Indonesia's youth clean up trash from waterways, but more permanent solutions are still elusive

Young people have been at the forefront of environmental and climate change movements in recent years: initiatives like school strikes for climate action, protests at United Nations climate talks and around the world, and local clean ups have often been youth-led

Indonesia's youth clean up trash from waterways, but more permanent solutions are still elusive
Asia|News|World

Taiwan says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon as the island's election nears

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it has spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon in the Taiwan Strait along with a large-scale movement of military aircraft and ships

Taiwan says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon as the island's election nears
Economy|Environment|News|Science|World

At COP28, pageantry is over and negotiations get intense; 'It's go time' to save planet in peril

Teams of veteran negotiators fanned out Friday at the United Nations climate conference with orders to get the strongest, most ambitious agreements possible, especially on the central issue of the fading future of fossil fuels in a dangerously warming planet

At COP28, pageantry is over and negotiations get intense; 'It's go time' to save planet in peril
Health|News|US|World

Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people _ three in the U.S. and five in Canada

Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada
MidEast|Opinion|US|World

Marking start of Hanukkah, Emhoff condemns antisemitism, says Biden and Harris 'have your back'

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says American Jews are “feeling alone” and “in pain” as he denounces rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad, particularly amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

Marking start of Hanukkah, Emhoff condemns antisemitism, says Biden and Harris 'have your back'
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Armenia and Azerbaijan announce deal to exchange POWs and work toward peace treaty

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to exchange prisoners of war and work toward signing a peace treaty in what the European Union is hailing as a major step toward peace in the long-troubled region

Armenia and Azerbaijan announce deal to exchange POWs and work toward peace treaty
Crime|News|US|World

Man fires shotgun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York as Hanukkah begins, no one injured

Officials say a man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in upstate New York, then said “Free Palestine” as he was taken into custody

Man fires shotgun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York as Hanukkah begins, no one injured
News|World

Holocaust comparisons are overused -- but in the case of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel they may reflect more than just the emotional response of a traumatized people

The Holocaust is not just a memory in Israel. It’s part of how Israelis understand themselves and their country − and it’s playing a part in how the country responds to the Hamas massacres of Oct. 7.

Holocaust comparisons are overused -- but in the case of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel they may reflect more than just the emotional response of a traumatized people
Environment|News|Science|World

Scientists: Climate change intensified the rains devastating East Africa

An international team of climate scientists says the ongoing catastrophic rains in East Africa have been made worse by human-induced climate change

Scientists: Climate change intensified the rains devastating East Africa
Asia|News|World

Myanmar's army is facing battlefield challenges and grants amnesty to troops jailed for being AWOL

Reports from Myanmar say its military government has been freeing soldiers and police who had been jailed for desertion and absence without leave as authorities seek to get them to return to active duty

Myanmar's army is facing battlefield challenges and grants amnesty to troops jailed for being AWOL
MidEast|News|Political|World

US sanctions money lending network to Yemen's Houthi rebels, looks to boost maritime protections

The White House is encouraging Mideast allies to join the Combined Maritime Forces, a partnership that exists to counter malign action by non-state actors in international waters

US sanctions money lending network to Yemen's Houthi rebels, looks to boost maritime protections
Europe|News|World

Denmark's parliament adopts a law making it illegal to burn the Quran or other religious texts

A new law has been passed in Denmark’s parliament that makes it illegal to desecrate any holy text in the country

Denmark's parliament adopts a law making it illegal to burn the Quran or other religious texts
News|World

United Nations bemoans struggles to fund peacekeeping as nations demand withdrawal of missions

The United Nations’ top peacekeeping official has defended its missions worldwide even as many countries where peacekeepers operate are demanding their withdrawal

United Nations bemoans struggles to fund peacekeeping as nations demand withdrawal of missions
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Israel and US are at odds over conflicting visions for postwar Gaza

The United States strongly supports Israel in its war against Hamas, but is increasingly at odds with its Middle East ally over what will happen to the Gaza Strip once the war winds down

Israel and US are at odds over conflicting visions for postwar Gaza
News|Opinion|World

How new reports reveal Israeli intelligence underestimated Hamas and other key weaknesses

Recent media coverage mostly confirms the role of faulty threat assessments, Hamas’ improved operational security, and confirmation bias.

How new reports reveal Israeli intelligence underestimated Hamas and other key weaknesses
News|World

Rights groups say Israeli strikes on journalists in Lebanon were likely deliberate

Two international human rights groups say two Israeli strikes that killed a Reuters videographer and wounded six other journalists in south Lebanon nearly two months ago were apparently deliberate and a direct attack on civilians

Rights groups say Israeli strikes on journalists in Lebanon were likely deliberate
Europe|News|Technology|World

The UK government blames Russian intelligence for prolonged efforts to meddle in British politics

The U.K. government says that Russia’s intelligence services have targeted high-profile British politicians, civil servants and journalists with cyberespionage and “malicious cyberactivity” as part of sustained attempts to interfere in U.K. political processes

The UK government blames Russian intelligence for prolonged efforts to meddle in British politics
News|Political|US|World

Putin's spy chief tells U.S: Ukraine will become your Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign intelligence chief told the United States on Thursday that Western support for Ukraine would turn the conflict into a "second Vietnam"

Putin's spy chief tells U.S: Ukraine will become your Vietnam
Africa|News|World

Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a blast at an explosives depot

The president of Seychelles has declared an emergency after a huge blast at an explosives depot that followed deadly flooding on the country’s main island

Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a blast at an explosives depot
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Widening Israeli offensive in southern Gaza worsens dire humanitarian conditions

The Israeli military hit Rafah in southern Gaza overnight, residents say, as United Nations officials warn there are no safe places left in the besieged territory

Live updates | Widening Israeli offensive in southern Gaza worsens dire humanitarian conditions
Europe|Health|News|World

Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 'rip' through the population

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in sometimes angry testimony to Britain’s inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday defended himself against suggestions that his indifference and failure to heed the advice of scientists led to thousands of unnecessary deaths

Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 'rip' through the population
Asia|News|World

Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base linked to Beijing

Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a Cambodian naval base that the United States and some international security experts say is destined to serve as a strategic outpost for Beijing’s navy

Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base linked to Beijing
News|World

Desperation grows among Palestinians trapped with little aid as Israel battles Hamas in Gaza

Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza town of Rafah twice overnight, sowing fear in one of the last places where civilians can seek refuge

Desperation grows among Palestinians trapped with little aid as Israel battles Hamas in Gaza
Europe|News|Political|World

Facing a Conservative revolt, UK leader Sunak says judges won't stop him sending migrants to Rwanda

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will “do what is necessary” to revive a blocked deal to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, even if it means ignoring human rights laws

Facing a Conservative revolt, UK leader Sunak says judges won't stop him sending migrants to Rwanda
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Turkish and Greek leaders turn on the charm in Athens as they vow to leave years of animosity behind

Longtime regional rivals Greece and Turkey have made a significant step in mending ties during a visit to Athens by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish and Greek leaders turn on the charm in Athens as they vow to leave years of animosity behind
Europe|Health|News|World

Former Polish President Lech Walesa, 80, says he is better but remains hospitalized with COVID-19

Polish Nobel Peace Prizer winner and former President Lech Walesa says he is improving after being hospitalized with COVID-19

Former Polish President Lech Walesa, 80, says he is better but remains hospitalized with COVID-19
Asia|News|Opinion|World

Democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of Hong Kong police in Canada

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of the Chinese territory’s police after moving to Toronto

Democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of Hong Kong police in Canada
Election|Europe|News|World

Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Lawmaker's in Russia have set March 17 as the date for the country's 2024 presidential election

Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
Asia|Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies

The leaders of China and the European Union have held wide-ranging talks that included their disputes over trade and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine

A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies
MidEast|News|US|World

Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?

When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the Red Sea, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back

Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?
News|US|World

Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack return to honor those who perished 82 years ago

Pearl Harbor survivor Ira Schab returned to the Hawaii naval base 82 years after Japan’s bombing propelled the U.S. into World War II

Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack return to honor those who perished 82 years ago
Environment|News|Science|World

Climate talks shift into high gear. Now words and definitions matter at COP28

The mood is about to shift, the hours grow longer and the already high sense of urgency somehow amp up even more as United Nations climate talks head into its final week

Climate talks shift into high gear. Now words and definitions matter at COP28
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Democratic support for Biden ticks up on handling of Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll says

President Joe Biden is getting slightly more support among Democrats for his handling of the decades-old conflict between Israelis and Palestinians

Democratic support for Biden ticks up on handling of Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll says
Europe|News|World

UN: Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities, worsening humanitarian conditions

U.N. officials say intensifying Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities are worsening humanitarian conditions across the country, where heavy snow and freezing temperatures have already arrived

UN: Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities, worsening humanitarian conditions
Americas|News|World

Helicopter carrying 5 senior Guyana military officials is missing near tense border with Venezuela

A military helicopter carrying seven people has vanished near Guyana’s border with Venezuela

Helicopter carrying 5 senior Guyana military officials is missing near tense border with Venezuela
News|Political|World

UN chief uses rare power to warn Security Council of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has used a rarely exercised power to warn the Security Council of an impending “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza and urged its members to demand an immediate cease-fire

UN chief uses rare power to warn Security Council of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza
News|World

Amnesty investigation claims US-made weapon used in two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that killed 43 civilians

Amnesty investigation claims US-made weapon used in two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that killed 43 civilians

Amnesty investigation claims US-made weapon used in two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that killed 43 civilians
Asia|News|World

Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 climbers

Indonesian authorities have ended the search for any more victims among climbers who were caught by a weekend eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 people and injured several others

Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 climbers
Americas|News|World

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is freed from prison on humanitarian grounds

Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori has been released from prison on humanitarian grounds, despite a request from a regional human rights court to delay his release

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is freed from prison on humanitarian grounds
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Mexico's Supreme Court lifts 2022 ban on bullfighting

Mexico's Supreme Court has overturned a 2022 ban on bullfighting in Mexico City, opening the way for events to resume, possibly as soon as this month

Mexico's Supreme Court lifts 2022 ban on bullfighting
Europe|News|World

A former Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia found shot dead outside of Moscow

A renegade Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia shortly after Moscow’s invasion has been found dead near Moscow

A former Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia found shot dead outside of Moscow
MidEast|News|World

Senior UN official denounces 'blatant disregard' in Israel-Hamas war after many UN sites are hit

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says there's no safe haven in Gaza for civilians — not even U.N. shelters and “safe zones” designated by Israel

Senior UN official denounces 'blatant disregard' in Israel-Hamas war after many UN sites are hit
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Census Reveals Striking 85% Surge in Native American Population

The Native American population in the United States has seen a remarkable growth rate of 85% in the last decade. The U.S. Census data report shows a spike from 5.2 million in 2010 to 9.6 million in 2020. This striking increase in the Native American population, surpassing the growth rates of other racial groups, has left experts perplexed as they struggle to attribute the surge solely to immigration or elevated birth rates. After a more thorough examination, census officials and scholars have proposed a theory suggesting that significant alterations in the categorization and counting of race data during the 2020

Census Reveals Striking 85% Surge in Native American Population
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Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90

The anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul Castro has died in Miami at age 90

Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90
Economy|News|World

Don't applaud the COP28 climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – here's what's missing

The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge.

Don't applaud the COP28 climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – here's what's missing
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

US finds both sides in Sudan conflict have committed atrocities in Darfur

The Biden administration says it has determined that both sides in the ongoing conflict in Sudan have committed atrocities in the western region of Darfur

US finds both sides in Sudan conflict have committed atrocities in Darfur
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The Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans in the Hamas attack

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans during the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7

The Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans in the Hamas attack
Europe|News|World

The UK plans to ignore part of its human rights law to revive a Rwanda asylum plan

The U.K. government has published legislation that will let it ignore a part of the country's human rights laws in order to send asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda

The UK plans to ignore part of its human rights law to revive a Rwanda asylum plan
Asia|Crime|News|Videos|World

3 killed at massive fire in Pakistan's largest southern city of Karachi, officials say

Officials say a massive fire has swept through a multi-story commercial building in Pakistan’s largest southern port city of Karachi, killing at least three people and damaging several shops

3 killed at massive fire in Pakistan's largest southern city of Karachi, officials say
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As Ukraine aid falters in the Senate, Biden signals he's willing to make a deal on border security

As Senate Republicans blocked the advance of tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine, President Joe Biden berated their tactics as “stunning” and dangerous

As Ukraine aid falters in the Senate, Biden signals he's willing to make a deal on border security
Crime|Economy|News|US|World

In Mexico, Yellen announces economics sanctions as the US aims to crack down on fentanyl trafficking

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced economic sanctions against 15 people and two companies that the United States says are linked to a Mexican drug cartel

In Mexico, Yellen announces economics sanctions as the US aims to crack down on fentanyl trafficking
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US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding

The Biden administration is sending a new $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine

US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding
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Guyana's president says his country is preparing to defend itself from Venezuela over disputed area

Guyana's president has told The Associated Press that his country is taking every necessary step to protect itself from Venezuela, which has ordered its state-owned companies to explore and exploit oil and minerals in Guyana’s vast Essequibo region that it considers its own

Guyana's president says his country is preparing to defend itself from Venezuela over disputed area
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The UK apologizes to families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a stadium crush 34 years ago

The British government has apologized to the families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a stadium crush 34 years ago

The UK apologizes to families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a stadium crush 34 years ago
Crime|Europe|News|World

US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion

The Justice Department says four Russian men accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine have been charged with war crimes in a first-of-its-kind case

US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion
Europe|News|Technology|World

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says

Serbia's president says Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says
Americas|News|Opinion|World

Kissinger’s obsession with Chile enabled a murderous dictatorship that still haunts the country

It’s hard to overestimate the role Henry Kissinger played in Chile. A former Chilean diplomat describes the mark that the powerful statesman made in his country and elsewhere in the Global South.

Kissinger’s obsession with Chile enabled a murderous dictatorship that still haunts the country
Europe|News|World

A new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders' victory in the national election 2 weeks ago

A new lower house of the Dutch parliament has been sworn

A new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders' victory in the national election 2 weeks ago
Environment|News|World

Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks

This year’s United Nations climate talks may have seen record numbers registered to attend, but activists who have spent years demonstrating at the annual event say their space to voice their demands is shrinking year on year

Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

A British financier sought for huge tax fraud is extradited to Denmark from UAE

A Dubai-based British hedge fund trader sought by Danish authorities for allegedly orchestrating a $1.7 billion tax fraud, considered one of the largest in the Scandinavian country, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates

A British financier sought for huge tax fraud is extradited to Denmark from UAE
Europe|News|US|World

NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security

On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security

NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security
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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged that his government was too slow to grasp the scale of the COVID-19 crisis

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry
Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

Europe was set to lead the world on AI regulation. But can leaders reach a deal?

The generative AI boom has sent governments worldwide scrambling to regulate the emerging technology

Europe was set to lead the world on AI regulation. But can leaders reach a deal?
Africa|News|Videos|World

A survivor is pulled out of a Zambian mine nearly a week after being trapped. Dozens remain missing

Rescuers say a man has been pulled alive out of a Zambian mine nearly a week after dozens of informal miners were trapped under landslides caused by heavy rain

A survivor is pulled out of a Zambian mine nearly a week after being trapped. Dozens remain missing
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Iran says it sent a capsule capable of carrying animals into orbit as it prepares for human missions

Iran says it sent a capsule into orbit capable of carrying animals as it prepares for human missions in coming years

Iran says it sent a capsule capable of carrying animals into orbit as it prepares for human missions
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Fighting between Israel and Hamas rages in Gaza's second-largest city, blocking aid from population

Israeli troops say they are battling Hamas militants in the center of the Gaza Strip’s second-largest city, Khan Younis

Fighting between Israel and Hamas rages in Gaza's second-largest city, blocking aid from population
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Live updates | Fighting in southern Gaza city as Israel widens its offensive

The center of Gaza’s second-largest city has seen fighting amid Israel’s widening air and ground offensive in the southern part of the territory that has displaced tens of thousands more Palestinians and worsened dire humanitarian conditions

Live updates | Fighting in southern Gaza city as Israel widens its offensive
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

The West has sanctioned Russia's rich. But is that really punishing Putin and helping Ukraine?

Western officials say sanctions against Russia’s billionaires are meant to isolate President Vladimir Putin, choke off support for his war and turn powerful business allies against him

The West has sanctioned Russia's rich. But is that really punishing Putin and helping Ukraine?
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Under Putin, the uber-wealthy Russians known as 'oligarchs' are still rich but far less powerful

When Vladimir Putin came to power in 2000, the outside world viewed “Russian oligarchs” as men who whose vast wealth, ruthlessly amassed, made them almost shadow rulers

Under Putin, the uber-wealthy Russians known as 'oligarchs' are still rich but far less powerful
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After a fast start, COP28 climate talks now in murky middle of hope, roadblocks

After a first-day blur of rare quick action and agreement, negotiators at a critical United Nations climate conference Wednesday are finishing up their first week in a more familiar place for them: the murky middle where momentum and roadblocks intertwine

After a fast start, COP28 climate talks now in murky middle of hope, roadblocks
MidEast|News|Political|World

Russia's Putin is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia, seeking to bolster Moscow's Mideast clout

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in a one-day lightning tour intended to raise Russia’s profile as a Middle East power broker, even as his war Ukraine grinds on

Russia's Putin is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia, seeking to bolster Moscow's Mideast clout
Education|News|Opinion|World

Taliban’s abusive education policies harm boys as well as girls in Afghanistan, rights group says

A rights group says the Taliban’s education policies are harming boys as well as girls in Afghanistan

Taliban’s abusive education policies harm boys as well as girls in Afghanistan, rights group says
Economy|News|World

Maduro orders the 'immediate' exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana's Essequibo

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is asking the country’s state-owned companies to “immediately” begin to explore and exploit the oil, gas and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo region, a territory larger than Greece and rich in oil and minerals that Venezuela claims as its own

Maduro orders the 'immediate' exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana's Essequibo
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

New signs emerge of 'widespread' sexual crimes by Hamas, as Netanyahu alleges global indifference

New testimony and evidence gathered by a rights groups indicate that Hamas militants carried out widespread sexual and gender-based crimes during their Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel

New signs emerge of 'widespread' sexual crimes by Hamas, as Netanyahu alleges global indifference
Asia|News|Opinion|World

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai urges world to confront Taliban's 'gender apartheid' against women

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai says the world needs to recognize and confront the Taliban's “gender apartheid” against women and girls in Afghanistan

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai urges world to confront Taliban's 'gender apartheid' against women
Crime|News|World

Biden calls reports of Hamas raping Israeli hostages 'appalling,' says world can't look away

President Joe Biden is calling reports of sexual violence by Hamas militants against Israelis “appalling."

Biden calls reports of Hamas raping Israeli hostages 'appalling,' says world can't look away
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US made offer to bring home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. Russia rejected it

The Biden administration says it's made a new and significant offer aimed at securing the release of American detainees Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, but Russia has rejected the offer

US made offer to bring home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. Russia rejected it
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus

The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they are taking steps to combat antisemitism — and Islamophobia — on campus since the start of the Israel-Hamas war

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus
News|US|World

House Speaker Johnson is insisting on sweeping border security changes in a deal for Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson tells fellow Republicans that sweeping changes to U.S. border policy will be their “hill to die on” in negotiations over President Joe Biden’s nearly $106 billion package for the wars in Ukraine and Israel and other security needs

House Speaker Johnson is insisting on sweeping border security changes in a deal for Ukraine aid
Americas|Crime|News|World

Former DEA informant pleads guilty in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president

A former confidential informant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has pleaded guilty to conspiring to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, whose killing in 2021 caused unprecedented turmoil in the Caribbean nation

Former DEA informant pleads guilty in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
Europe|News|US|World

U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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In a rare action against Israel, US says extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America

In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

In a rare action against Israel, US says extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America
News|World

Air Force identifies the 8 US crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan and recovers 6 bodies

Air Force Special Operations Command has recovered the remains of six of the eight service members who were lost when their Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of Japan last week

Air Force identifies the 8 US crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan and recovers 6 bodies
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|World

Open Society Foundations commit $50M to women and youth groups' work on democracy

The major philanthropy, Open Society Foundations, said Tuesday it will commit $50 million to increase civic engagement among women and youth over the next three years as part of its strategy to support democracy in the U.S. Alex Soros, chair of the Open Society Foundations and son of its founder billionaire investor George Soros, said in a statement that the advocacy of women and young people is essential to stopping the advancement of authoritarianism

Open Society Foundations commit $50M to women and youth groups' work on democracy
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Hate crimes are on the rise − but the narrow legal definition makes it hard to charge and convict

There has been a sharp uptick in crimes specifically targeting Muslim and Jewish people since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in October 2023.

Hate crimes are on the rise − but the narrow legal definition makes it hard to charge and convict
Environment|News|Science|Technology|US|World

At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energy

The United States will work with other governments to speed up efforts to make nuclear fusion a new source of carbon-free energy, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said Tuesday, while in Dubai for U.N. climate talks

At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energy
Africa|News|World

At least 85 civilians killed by a Nigerian army drone attack, in the latest such deadly mistake

Officials in Nigeria say at least 85 civilians were killed when a military drone mistakenly targeted a religious gathering in the country's northwest

At least 85 civilians killed by a Nigerian army drone attack, in the latest such deadly mistake
Economy|Europe|News|World

Dutch government pledges nearly $2.7 billion for Ukraine in 2024 as war drags into another winter

The Dutch government says it has allocated 2.5 billion euros to support Ukraine in 2024

Dutch government pledges nearly $2.7 billion for Ukraine in 2024 as war drags into another winter
Europe|News|World

Senior EU official warns of huge security risk in Europe over Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages

European Union Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson is warning that Europe faces “a huge risk of terrorist attacks” over the Christmas holiday period

Senior EU official warns of huge security risk in Europe over Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages
MidEast|News|Political|World

Putin to discuss Israel-Hamas war during a quick trip to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

The Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a one-day trip to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia focused on the Israeli-Hamas war and also host the Iranian president in Moscow this week

Putin to discuss Israel-Hamas war during a quick trip to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Africa|Europe|News|World

Britain and Rwanda strike a new treaty in efforts to revive asylum plan blocked by UK courts

The interior ministers of Britain and Rwanda have signed a treaty that aims to revive a plan to send asylum-seekers to the East African country that has been blocked by U.K. courts

Britain and Rwanda strike a new treaty in efforts to revive asylum plan blocked by UK courts
Asia|News|World

2 boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue, UN says

Aid groups and the United Nations say an estimated 400 Rohingya Muslims believed to be aboard two boats adrift in the Andaman Sea could die if more is not done to rescue them

2 boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue, UN says
MidEast|News|World

Israel moves into Gaza's second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war

Israel says its troops have entered Gaza’s second-largest city as intensified bombardment sends streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians

Israel moves into Gaza's second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly up as weak jobs data back hopes for an end to rate hikes

Asian shares have advanced after most stocks slipped on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the U.S. economy

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly up as weak jobs data back hopes for an end to rate hikes
Environment|News|Science|World

UN agency cites worrying warming trend as COP28 summit grapples with curbing climate change

The U.N. weather agency is reporting that glaciers shrank more than ever from 2011 and 2020 and the Antarctic ice sheet lost 75 percent more compared to the previous ten years, as it released its latest stark report about the fallout on the planet from climate change

UN agency cites worrying warming trend as COP28 summit grapples with curbing climate change
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Live updates | Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the military would have to retain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip long after the war against Hamas ends

Live updates | Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war
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Prince Harry challenges the decision to strip him of security in Britain after he moved to the US

Prince Harry is challenging the British government's decision to strip him of his security detail after he gave up his status as a working member of the royal family and moved to the United States

Prince Harry challenges the decision to strip him of security in Britain after he moved to the US
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In the salt deserts bordering Pakistan, India builds its largest renewable energy project

Shifting to renewable energy is a key issue at the ongoing COP28 climate summit

In the salt deserts bordering Pakistan, India builds its largest renewable energy project
Asia|News|Science|World

More bodies found after sudden eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising confirmed toll to 23

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano found the last body of climbers who were caught by a surprise weekend eruption, raising the number of confirmed dead to 23

More bodies found after sudden eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising confirmed toll to 23
Americas|News|World

Mexico halts deportations and migrant transfers citing lack of funds

The head of Mexico’s immigration agency has ordered the suspension of migrant deportations and transfers due to a lack of funds

Mexico halts deportations and migrant transfers citing lack of funds
News|World

Thousands protest Indigenous policies of New Zealand government as lawmakers are sworn in

Thousands of protesters have rallied against the New Zealand government’s Indigenous policies as the Parliament convened for the first time since October elections

Thousands protest Indigenous policies of New Zealand government as lawmakers are sworn in
Environment|Science|World

Photographs capture humpback whale's Seattle visit, breaching in waters in front of Space Needle

Pictures released by a conservation group Soundwatch Boater Education Program show a young humpback whale breaching in front of the Space Needle as it visited the waters off Seattle last week, capturing a rare display of wildlife next to a major city

Photographs capture humpback whale's Seattle visit, breaching in waters in front of Space Needle
Environment|News|Science|World

Fossil fuels influence and other takeaways from Monday's climate conference events

The influence of fossil fuels was a focal point Monday at the United Nations annual climate conference known as COP28

Fossil fuels influence and other takeaways from Monday's climate conference events
World|Entertainment|Travel|WrittenByLAPost

Passenger Exits Plane Through Emergency Exit. Watch the Video.

A Southwest Airlines passenger who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis departed the plane last Sunday using the emergency exit at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Staff members apprehended the 38-year-old guy after he jumped from the wing at about 8pm. The shocking event happened while Flight 1525 waited at the gate, just before it was supposed to take off for Atlanta. A passenger “utilized an emergency exit door to exit a plane,” according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, which prompted airport police to hurry to the scene. The guy appeared confused and lost when he was

Passenger Exits Plane Through Emergency Exit. Watch the Video.
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Governor rebukes Philadelphia protesters for chanting outside Israeli restaurant

Gov. Josh Shapiro is labeling a demonstration outside of an Israeli-owned restaurant “antisemitic” after protesters marched against the bombardment of Gaza

Governor rebukes Philadelphia protesters for chanting outside Israeli restaurant
MidEast|News|US|World

US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea after Houthi attacks

The White House says the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea after three vessels were struck by missiles fired by Iranian-back Houthis in Yemen

US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea after Houthi attacks
Americas|News|World

Venezuela's government wins vote on claiming part of Guyana, but turnout seems lackluster

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has the victory he was seeking in a weekend referendum on whether to claim sovereignty over an oil-rich area of neighboring Guyana

Venezuela's government wins vote on claiming part of Guyana, but turnout seems lackluster
Africa|News|World

A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians

Nigerian government and military officials say an army attack that used drones to target rebels instead killed an unspecified number of civilians gathered for a religious celebration

A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians
Food|News|World

The World Food Program will end its main assistance program in Syria in January, affecting millions

The U.N. World Food Program says it will end in January its main assistance program across war-torn Syria, where over 12 million people lack regular access to sufficient food

The World Food Program will end its main assistance program in Syria in January, affecting millions
Environment|Science|World

British research ship crosses paths with world's largest iceberg as it drifts out of Antarctica

Britain’s polar research ship has crossed paths with the largest iceberg in the world

British research ship crosses paths with world's largest iceberg as it drifts out of Antarctica
Asia|News|World

UN warns that 2 boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue

The U.N. refugee agency has raised the alarm for an estimated 400 Rohingya Muslims believed to be aboard two boats reported to be out of supplies and adrift in the Andaman Sea

UN warns that 2 boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue
Africa|News|World

Guinea-Bissau’s president issues a decree dissolving the opposition-controlled parliament

Guinea-Bissau’s president has issued a decree dissolving the West African nation’s opposition-controlled parliament

Guinea-Bissau’s president issues a decree dissolving the opposition-controlled parliament
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Zelenskyy to address US senators by video as White House pushes Congress to support aid for Ukraine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address U.S. senators by video during a classified meeting Tuesday

Zelenskyy to address US senators by video as White House pushes Congress to support aid for Ukraine
Asia|News|US|World

Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says

The U.S. Air Force says divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan

Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel’s military calls for more evacuations in southern Gaza as it widens offensive

Israel’s military has called for more evacuations in southern Gaza as it widens its offensive aimed at eliminating the territory’s Hamas rulers

Live updates | Israel’s military calls for more evacuations in southern Gaza as it widens offensive
MidEast|News|World

Israel orders evacuations as it widens offensive, but Palestinians are running out of places to go

Israel’s military has renewed calls for mass evacuations from the southern town of Khan Younis, as it widened its ground offensive and bombarded targets across the Gaza Strip

Israel orders evacuations as it widens offensive, but Palestinians are running out of places to go
Europe|News|Technology|World

Europe's world-leading artificial intelligence rules are facing a do-or-die moment

Hailed as a world first, European Union artificial intelligence rules are facing a make-or-break moment

Europe's world-leading artificial intelligence rules are facing a do-or-die moment
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Biden's allies in Senate demand that Israel limit civilian deaths in Gaza as Congress debates US aid

Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group of Democratic senators say they're done “asking nicely" for Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties in its war against Hamas in Gaza

Biden's allies in Senate demand that Israel limit civilian deaths in Gaza as Congress debates US aid
Asia|News|US|World

China says a US Navy ship 'illegally intruded' into waters in the South China Sea

The Chinese military said that an American naval ship had “illegally intruded” on Monday into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, the site of a hot territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea

China says a US Navy ship 'illegally intruded' into waters in the South China Sea
Environment|News|World

At UN climate talks, fossil fuel interests have hundreds of employees on hand

At least 1,300 employees of organizations representing fossil fuel interests registered to attend this year’s United Nations climate talks in Dubai

At UN climate talks, fossil fuel interests have hundreds of employees on hand
Asia|News|Science|World

Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts for the second day, halting search for 12 missing climbers

Indonesian authorities have halted the search for 12 climbers after Mount Marapi volcano erupted again, sending a burst of hot ash as high as 2,620 feet

Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts for the second day, halting search for 12 missing climbers
Business|Economy|News|World

Watchdog: Western arms companies failed to ramp up production capacity in 2022 due to Ukraine war

An independent watchdog says many Western arms companies failed to ramp up production in 2022 despite a strong increase in demand for weapons and military equipment

Watchdog: Western arms companies failed to ramp up production capacity in 2022 due to Ukraine war
MidEast|News|Political|World

Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home

Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, two challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades

Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home
Environment|Europe|News|World

Thousands of climate change activists hold boisterous protest march in Brussels with serious message

Thousands of people have marched through the center of Brussels in a boisterous rally highlighting the dangers of climate change, as the COP28 climate summit draws to an end in the United Arab Emirates

Thousands of climate change activists hold boisterous protest march in Brussels with serious message
Crime|News|World

An Israeli raced to confront Palestinian attackers. He was then killed by an Israeli soldier

The shooting death of an Israeli man who raced to confront Palestinian attackers has raised questions about the use of excessive force among Israeli security forces and the public

An Israeli raced to confront Palestinian attackers. He was then killed by an Israeli soldier
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3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

The U.S. military says three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, and a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault

3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainian officials have launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers, after grainy footage on social media appeared to show two uniformed men being shot at close range

Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

In US, some Muslim-Jewish interfaith initiatives are strained by Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war and its polarizing reverberations in America are straining some Muslim-Jewish interfaith relationships in the U.S. more than ever

In US, some Muslim-Jewish interfaith initiatives are strained by Israel-Hamas war
Europe|News|Videos|World

Pope Francis says he's doing better but again skips his window appearance facing St. Peter's Square

An ailing Pope Francis has skipped his popular window appearance to the public in St. Peter's Square for a second Sunday but said in televised remarks that he's doing better

Pope Francis says he's doing better but again skips his window appearance facing St. Peter's Square
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Israel expands Gaza ground offensive, vows to hit the south with 'no less strength' than the north

Israel’s ground offensive expanded to every part of the Gaza Strip, its military said Sunday, as it ordered more evacuations and vowed to hit south Gaza with “no less strength” than the fight that has reduced large parts of north Gaza to a moonscape

Israel expands Gaza ground offensive, vows to hit the south with 'no less strength' than the north
Asia|News|World

Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines

A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines has killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued

Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines
Environment|MidEast|News|World

Here's why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow limited protests at the summit

As participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks filed in for another day of talks, they found themselves greeted by a rare sight in the United Arab Emirates — a protest

Here's why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow limited protests at the summit
Americas|News|Political|World

Kissinger's unwavering support for brutal regimes still haunts Latin America

Leftists in Chile were tortured, tossed from helicopters and forced to watch relatives be raped during the military dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet

Kissinger's unwavering support for brutal regimes still haunts Latin America
Asia|Crime|News|World

Philippine president blames foreign militants for a bombing that killed 4 Christian worshippers

The Philippine president has blamed what he called “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on alert

Philippine president blames foreign militants for a bombing that killed 4 Christian worshippers
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US military affirms it will end live-fire training in Hawaii's Makua Valley

The U.S. military has confirmed that it will permanently end live-fire training in Makua Valley on Oahu

US military affirms it will end live-fire training in Hawaii's Makua Valley
Crime|Europe|News|World

Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2, official says

France's interior minister says police have arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others

Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2, official says
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Search for military personnel continues after Osprey crash off coast of southern Japan

Japanese authorities say they have handed over pieces of the wreckage from an U.S. Air Force Osprey that crashed off southwestern Japan to the U.S. military, as the search continued for seven missing servicemembers

Search for military personnel continues after Osprey crash off coast of southern Japan
Americas|Election|World

Third-party candidate leaves Mexico's 2024 presidential race. Next leader now likely to be a woman

A third-party candidate has announced he is leaving Mexico’s 2024 presidential race, practically ensuring the the country's next president will be a woman

Third-party candidate leaves Mexico's 2024 presidential race. Next leader now likely to be a woman
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Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance

Muslim community leaders from several swing states are pledging to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden, citing his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance
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Harris focuses on shaping a post-conflict Gaza during a diplomatic blitz in Dubai with Arab leaders

Vice President Kamala Harris has engaged in a quick round of diplomacy with Arab leaders while attending the U.N. climate summit in the United Arab Emirates

Harris focuses on shaping a post-conflict Gaza during a diplomatic blitz in Dubai with Arab leaders
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Ex-president barred from leaving Ukraine amid alleged plan to meet with Hungary's Viktor Orban

Ukraine's service says former President Petro Poroshenko has been denied permission to leave the country because he was planning to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Ex-president barred from leaving Ukraine amid alleged plan to meet with Hungary's Viktor Orban
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Breaches by Iran-affiliated hackers spanned multiple U.S. states, federal agencies say

U.S. and Israeli authorities say a small western Pennsylvania water authority was just one of multiple organizations breached by Iran-affiliated hackers who targeted a specific industrial control device because it is Israeli-made

Breaches by Iran-affiliated hackers spanned multiple U.S. states, federal agencies say
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7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning
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Italian officials secure 12th Century leaning tower in Bologna to prevent collapse

Italian officials have secured the shorter of two 12th century towers in Bologna, fearing that its leaning could lead to collapse

Italian officials secure 12th Century leaning tower in Bologna to prevent collapse
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Send-offs show Carlton Pearson's split legacy spurred by his inclusive beliefs, rejection of hell

Before his peers would label him a heretic, the late Bishop Carlton D

Send-offs show Carlton Pearson's split legacy spurred by his inclusive beliefs, rejection of hell
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Zambia landslides bury miners digging tunnels illegally, killing 7 and leaving more than 20 missing

Police and local authorities in Zambia say seven miners have been confirmed dead and more than 20 others are missing, presumed dead, after heavy rains caused landslides that buried them inside tunnels they had been digging illegally at a copper mine

Zambia landslides bury miners digging tunnels illegally, killing 7 and leaving more than 20 missing
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At COP28 meeting, oil companies pledge to combat methane. Environmentalists call it a "smokescreen"

Fifty oil companies representing nearly half of global production are pledging to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030

At COP28 meeting, oil companies pledge to combat methane. Environmentalists call it a "smokescreen"
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US joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate

The United States is now committed to the idea of phasing out coal power plants, joining 56 other nations in kicking the coal habit

US joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate
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Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization

Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
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Somalia president hails lifting of arms embargo as government vows to wipe out al-Shabab militants

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has welcomed the U.N. Security Council vote to lift an arms embargo imposed on the Horn of Africa nation more than 30 years ago

Somalia president hails lifting of arms embargo as government vows to wipe out al-Shabab militants
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Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders

Israel is pounding targets in southern Gaza and ordering more neighborhoods designated for attack to evacuate, as the United States urges it to do more to protect civilians

Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders
MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

With 'shuttle diplomacy,' step by step, Kissinger chased the possible in the Mideast

Henry Kissinger's legacy in the Mideast is the pursuit of what's possible, not necessarily peace, in one of the world's most intractable conflicts

With 'shuttle diplomacy,' step by step, Kissinger chased the possible in the Mideast
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Justice Sandra Day O'Connor paved a path for women on the Supreme Court. Four are serving today

For more than a decade, Sandra Day O’Connor was the only woman on the Supreme Court

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor paved a path for women on the Supreme Court. Four are serving today
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Bolivia's Indigenous women climbers fear for their future as the Andean glaciers melt

Dressed up in colorful, multilayered skirts, a group of 20 Indigenous Bolivian women have been climbing the Andes peaks for the past eight years, working as guides for tourists

Bolivia's Indigenous women climbers fear for their future as the Andean glaciers melt
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Don't ignore us: Backed by pope, poorer nations use COP28 summit to press rich world on climate

Leaders of developing nations launched into the second-day of a U.N. climate summit to press rich industrialized countries to share their knowhow to fight global warming and ease the financial burdens they face

Don't ignore us: Backed by pope, poorer nations use COP28 summit to press rich world on climate
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Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China

The U.S. is expanding its high-tech military cooperation with Australia and the United Kingdom to include underwater drones and electronic warfare

Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China
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UN ends political mission in Sudan, where world hasn't been able to stop bloodshed

The United Nations Security Council has voted to end its political mission of a few hundred people dedicated to ending the civil war in Sudan

UN ends political mission in Sudan, where world hasn't been able to stop bloodshed
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Court orders Texas to move floating buoy barrier that drew backlash from Mexico

A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas must move a floating barrier on the Rio Grande that drew backlash from Mexico

Court orders Texas to move floating buoy barrier that drew backlash from Mexico
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Takeaways from Friday's events at UN climate conference known as COP28

Friday was a day for speechmaking at the United Nations annual climate conference known as COP28, as heads of state each gave short speeches to deliver their views on the planet’s climate crisis, what their nation is doing and what they think others should do

Takeaways from Friday's events at UN climate conference known as COP28
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Blinken sees goals largely unfulfilled in Mideast trip, even as Israel pledges to protect civilians

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to the Mideast this week looking to press for agreements to extend the Gaza cease-fire, step up the release of hostages held by Hamas and limit Palestinian civilian casualties if fighting with Israel resumed

Blinken sees goals largely unfulfilled in Mideast trip, even as Israel pledges to protect civilians
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Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead

Chicago is scrambling to house hundreds of asylum-seekers who are still sheltering on sidewalks, at police stations and at the city’s busiest airport as the cold weather sets in and with winter just around the corner

Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead
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Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the number of troops by nearly 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million

Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million
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Bombs are falling on Gaza again. Who are the hostages still remaining in the besieged strip?

Israel and Hamas have resumed fighting after a weeklong cease-fire, and Israel says 136 hostages remain in Gaza

Bombs are falling on Gaza again. Who are the hostages still remaining in the besieged strip?
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A world away from the West Bank, Vermont shooting victims and their families face new grief and fear

Nearly a week after three college students of Palestinian descent were shot and seriously wounded while taking an evening walk, relatives of two of the victims have arrived in Vermont from the war-torn West Bank to care for their loved ones

A world away from the West Bank, Vermont shooting victims and their families face new grief and fear
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King Charles III draws attention by wearing a Greek flag tie after London-Athens diplomatic spat

Britain's King Charles III has caused some raised eyebrows by wearing a tie adorned with a pattern of Greek flags to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai

King Charles III draws attention by wearing a Greek flag tie after London-Athens diplomatic spat
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Hezbollah and Israeli troops exchange fire along the border as 2 people are killed in Lebanon

Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group has attacked several Israeli army posts along the border

Hezbollah and Israeli troops exchange fire along the border as 2 people are killed in Lebanon
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European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition

The governing body of gymnastics in Europe voted against allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international competitions, calling into question how they could qualify for next year’s Olympics

European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition
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Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died

Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
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Israeli survivors of the Oct. 7 music festival attack seek to cope with trauma at a Cyprus retreat

Dozens of young Israeli men and women who survived the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre at a rave party in southern Israel have been taking part in support sessions to help deal with their trauma at a retreat in Cyprus

Israeli survivors of the Oct. 7 music festival attack seek to cope with trauma at a Cyprus retreat
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Associated Press correspondent Roland Prinz, who spent decades covering Europe, dies at age 85

A former Associated Press correspondent who spent four decades covering the Cold War and the fall of communism has died at age 85

Associated Press correspondent Roland Prinz, who spent decades covering Europe, dies at age 85
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Authorities in Haiti hold former rebel leader Guy Philippe after the US repatriated him

An attorney for former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe says he is being held by Haitian authorities at a police station a day after the U.S. repatriated him to Haiti

Authorities in Haiti hold former rebel leader Guy Philippe after the US repatriated him
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Ukrainian spy agency stages train explosions on a Russian railroad in Siberia, Ukrainian media say

Ukrainian media are reporting that the country's spy agency staged two successive train explosions on a railroad line in Siberia that serves as a key conduit for trade between Russia and China

Ukrainian spy agency stages train explosions on a Russian railroad in Siberia, Ukrainian media say
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New York Times report says Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance

The New York Times is reporting that Israel knew about Hamas battle plans to attack southern Israel over a year before the Oct_ 7 operation took place, but dismissed them as “aspirational.”

New York Times report says Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance
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Colonized countries rarely ask for redress over past wrongs − the reasons can be complex

Fewer than a quarter of once-colonized countries make official government-to-government requests for an apology or reparations.

Colonized countries rarely ask for redress over past wrongs − the reasons can be complex
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India-US ties could face their biggest test in years after a foiled assassination attempt on a Sikh

The warm ties India and the United States have built are being tested after US prosecutors accused an Indian official of orchestrating an alleged assassination plot in New York City

India-US ties could face their biggest test in years after a foiled assassination attempt on a Sikh
Health|Travel|World

Pilgrims yearn to visit isolated peninsula where Catholic saints cared for Hawaii's leprosy patients

Devotees of two Catholic saints — Damien and Marianne of Molokai — want to see where they spent a pivotal part of their lives caring for Hawaii’s leprosy patients

Pilgrims yearn to visit isolated peninsula where Catholic saints cared for Hawaii's leprosy patients
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Russia's Lavrov declares at security talks that his country's goals in Ukraine are unchanged

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has delivered a blunt message to Western leaders and declared at an international security conference that his government was not prepared to “review its goals” in Ukraine

Russia's Lavrov declares at security talks that his country's goals in Ukraine are unchanged
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A secret trip by Henry Kissinger grew into a half-century-long relationship with China

Henry Kissinger is being remembered positively in China as an envoy who was willing to overlook ideological differences at the height of the Cold War and long after

A secret trip by Henry Kissinger grew into a half-century-long relationship with China
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Gunfire erupts in Guinea-Bissau's capital during reported clashes between security forces

Gunfire in Guinea-Bissau’s capital erupted late Thursday night and continued through Friday morning in what local media reported as clashes between security forces

Gunfire erupts in Guinea-Bissau's capital during reported clashes between security forces
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UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory

The U.N. top court has ordered Venezuela not to take any action that would alter Guyana’s control over a disputed territory, but did not specifically ban Venezuela from holding its planned referendum Sunday on the territory’s future

UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory
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Japan expresses concern about Ospreys continuing to fly as some crash details emerge

Several sources have named Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as the crew member killed during an Osprey aircraft crash in southwestern Japan

Japan expresses concern about Ospreys continuing to fly as some crash details emerge
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The Philippines opens a new monitoring base on a remote island in the disputed South China Sea

The Philippine coast guard has opened a new monitoring base on a remote island occupied by Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea as Manila ramps up efforts to counter China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the strategic waterway

The Philippines opens a new monitoring base on a remote island in the disputed South China Sea
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Nearly 2 months into the war, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives are dead or alive

Nearly two months after Hamas infiltrated Israel, killing some 1,200 people and taking about 240 hostages, dozens of people are still unaccounted for

Nearly 2 months into the war, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives are dead or alive
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Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at UN summit. They say they must act on fossil fuels, war

Dozens of world leaders said they know the planet’s dangerously overheating and they are trying to keep it from getting worse

Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at UN summit. They say they must act on fossil fuels, war
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5 reasons why COP 28, the UN climate talks, are worth your attention

The annual U.N. climate talks are nearly two weeks of delegates meeting

5 reasons why COP 28, the UN climate talks, are worth your attention
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Live updates | Israeli strikes kill over 175 people in Gaza after cease-fire ends, officials say

Health officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes have killed dozens of people after fighting in the Gaza Strip resumed

Live updates | Israeli strikes kill over 175 people in Gaza after cease-fire ends, officials say
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Israel’s war with Hamas resumes with airstrikes in Gaza after a weeklong truce ends

Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities

Israel’s war with Hamas resumes with airstrikes in Gaza after a weeklong truce ends
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The AP Interview: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired results due to enduring shortages of weapons and ground forces

The AP Interview: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack

A Kichwa tribal leader has been shot to death in an area of the Peruvian rainforest that’s seen high tension between Indigenous people and illegal loggers

Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack
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Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack

A Kichwa tribal leader has been shot to death in an area of the Peruvian rainforest that’s seen high tension between Indigenous people and illegal loggers

Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack
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Israel resumes combat as truce expires, accuses Hamas of violation

Israel's military said it had resumed combat against Hamas in Gaza on Friday after accusing the Palestinian militant

Israel resumes combat as truce expires, accuses Hamas of violation
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Myanmar's military is losing ground against coordinated nationwide attacks, buoying opposition hopes

A major offensive against Myanmar's military-run government by an alliance of three militias of ethnic minorities has been moving at lightning speed, inspiring resistance forces around the country to attack

Myanmar's military is losing ground against coordinated nationwide attacks, buoying opposition hopes
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Live updates | More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released under truce

The Israeli military has released 30 more Palestinian prisoners after eight more Israeli hostages were freed from captivity in the Gaza Strip under the temporary cease-fire

Live updates | More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released under truce
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House passes resolution to block Iran's access to $6 billion from prisoner swap

The House has passed a measure that would permanently freeze the $6 billion recently transferred by the U.S. in a prisoner swap with Iran

House passes resolution to block Iran's access to $6 billion from prisoner swap
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US prosecutors say plots to assassinate Sikh leaders were part of a campaign of planned killings

Law enforcement authorities say in court papers that the plot driven by a government official in India to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York City was meant to precede another killing in California and more assassinations in the U.S. and Canada

US prosecutors say plots to assassinate Sikh leaders were part of a campaign of planned killings
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Mother Faced With Daughter's Decaying Remains After Death in LA County Jail

When police officers arrived at Melinda Bettencourt’s door one morning last fall, she instantly feared the worst before they even spoke. Her youngest daughter, Amanda Bews, had battled addiction and homelessness for years after developing a painful nerve condition. With Amanda estranged and struggling on the streets, news from law enforcement felt ominous from the start. Bettencourt’s dread proved tragically founded: Bews had been arrested in Los Angeles County days earlier and died in custody at age 29. But neither the officers nor officials in the ensuing weeks offered Bettencourt answers about what happened. And what she eventually saw for

Mother Faced With Daughter's Decaying Remains After Death in LA County Jail
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Texas judge rips into Biden administration's handling of border in dispute over razor wire barrier

A judge for now isn't stopping Border Patrol agents from cutting razor wire that Texas has put on the U.S.-Mexico border to deter migrants

Texas judge rips into Biden administration's handling of border in dispute over razor wire barrier
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Hurricane season that saw storms from California to Nova Scotia ends Thursday

A busy Atlantic hurricane season is now coming to a close

Hurricane season that saw storms from California to Nova Scotia ends Thursday
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A new study says about half of Nicaragua's population wants to emigrate

A new study says that about half of Nicaragua's population of 6.2 million want to leave their homeland because of a mix of economic decline and repression from President Daniel Ortega's government

A new study says about half of Nicaragua's population wants to emigrate
Africa|News|US|World

Biden hosts the Angolan president in an effort to showcase strengthened ties as Africa visit slips

President Joe Biden is hosting Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço in the Oval Office as he seeks to reaffirm his commitment to Africa

Biden hosts the Angolan president in an effort to showcase strengthened ties as Africa visit slips
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Trucking boss gets 7 years for role in 2019 smuggling that led to deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants

The final member in a migrant smuggling ring that was responsible for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese immigrants who suffocated in a shipping container in 2019 has been sentenced by a London judge to seven years in prison

Trucking boss gets 7 years for role in 2019 smuggling that led to deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants
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Brazilian city enacts an ordinance that was secretly written by ChatGPT

City lawmakers in Brazil passed what appears to be the nation’s first legislation written entirely by artificial intelligence — even if they didn’t know it at the time

Brazilian city enacts an ordinance that was secretly written by ChatGPT
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What to know about the Sikh independence movement following US accusation that activist was targeted

The U.S. has charged an Indian national in what prosecutors allege was a failed plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist at the behest of an unnamed Indian government official

What to know about the Sikh independence movement following US accusation that activist was targeted
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A deadline for ethnic Serbs to sign up for Kosovo license plates has been postponed by 2 weeks

Kosovo’s government has postponed a deadline by two weeks for ethnic Serbs living in the country to register their vehicles with Kosovo license plates instead of Serbian ones

A deadline for ethnic Serbs to sign up for Kosovo license plates has been postponed by 2 weeks
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Members of global chemical weapons watchdog vote to keep Syria from getting poison gas materials

The annual meeting of members of the global chemical weapons watchdog has called on countries to prevent the sale or transfer to Syria of raw materials and equipment that could be used to create poison gas and nerve agents

Members of global chemical weapons watchdog vote to keep Syria from getting poison gas materials
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Coup leader Guy Philippe repatriated to Haiti as many question his next role in country in upheaval

Notorious coup leader Guy Philippe has returned to Haiti after the U.S. government repatriated him

Coup leader Guy Philippe repatriated to Haiti as many question his next role in country in upheaval
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Blinken urges Israel to comply with international law and spare civilians in war against Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging Israeli leaders to respect international law as Israel wages its war against Hamas in Gaza

Blinken urges Israel to comply with international law and spare civilians in war against Hamas
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Former UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through a credit crunch, has died

British ex-Treasury chief Alistair Darling has died at age 70

Former UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through a credit crunch, has died
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Russian attempt to control narrative in Ukraine employs age-old tactic of 'othering' the enemy

Putin’s worldview echoes Russian phrase, ‘Who is not with us, is against us.’

Russian attempt to control narrative in Ukraine employs age-old tactic of 'othering' the enemy
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Russia's foreign minister faces Western critics at security meeting and walks out after speech

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has faced Western critics while attending international security talks in Northern Macedonia

Russia's foreign minister faces Western critics at security meeting and walks out after speech
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On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and drought

Nearly all the world’s nations finalized the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change, seen as a major first-day breakthrough at this year’s U.N. climate conference as early cash started going into it

On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and drought
Africa|Environment|Science|World

Still alive! Golden mole not seen for 80 years and presumed extinct is found again in South Africa

Researchers in South Africa say they have rediscovered a mole species that has an iridescent golden coat and the ability to “swim” through sand dunes after it hadn't been seen for more than 80 years and was thought to be extinct

Still alive! Golden mole not seen for 80 years and presumed extinct is found again in South Africa
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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

Russia’s Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
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4 migrants who were pushed out of a boat die just yards from Spain's southern coast

Four migrants have died yards from shore in southern Spain after being forced out of the boat they were traveling in

4 migrants who were pushed out of a boat die just yards from Spain's southern coast
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UN weather agency says 2023 is the hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead

The U.N. weather agency says 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record, and warning of worrying trends that suggest increasing floods, wildfires, glacier melt, and heat waves in the future

UN weather agency says 2023 is the hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead
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South Korean farmers rally near presidential office to protest proposed anti-dog meat legislation

Dozens of South Korean dog farmers have scuffled with police during a rally near the presidential office to protest a recent push by authorities to outlaw dog meat consumption

South Korean farmers rally near presidential office to protest proposed anti-dog meat legislation
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Russian missile strikes in eastern Ukraine rip through buildings, kill 2 and bury families in rubble

Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles tore through apartment buildings in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region during the night

Russian missile strikes in eastern Ukraine rip through buildings, kill 2 and bury families in rubble
Africa|Crime|News|World

Somali maritime police intensify patrols as fears grow of resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Somalia’s maritime police force has intensified patrols in the Gulf of Aden following a failed pirate hijacking of a ship earlier this week

Somali maritime police intensify patrols as fears grow of resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden
MidEast|News|World

Mediators scrambling for Israel-Hamas truce extension, as hostages-for-prisoners swaps get harder

Mediators are scrambling to extend an Israel-Hamas truce set to expire just after daybreak Friday

Mediators scrambling for Israel-Hamas truce extension, as hostages-for-prisoners swaps get harder
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Live updates | Two Israeli hostages are released after Hamas and Israel extend their cease-fire

A temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war has been extended another day

Live updates | Two Israeli hostages are released after Hamas and Israel extend their cease-fire
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A look at what to expect as latest UN climate talks get under way in oil-rich UAE

The Middle East plays host to its second straight U.N. climate conference over the next two weeks, with countries hoping to agree on new ways to keep the planet from catastrophic heating by the end of the century

A look at what to expect as latest UN climate talks get under way in oil-rich UAE
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Henry Kissinger’s complicated legacy draws admiration and scorn from across the globe

The death on Wednesday of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has drawn admiration and scorn from political leaders around the world, highlighting the complicated legacy of Kissinger’s views about what it meant to serve America’s interests during the Cold War — and how the country should exert its influence

Henry Kissinger’s complicated legacy draws admiration and scorn from across the globe
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Henry Kissinger's bombing campaign likely killed hundreds of thousands of Cambodians − and set path for the ravages of the Khmer Rouge

A Cambodian scholar who fled the Khmer Rouge as a child writes about the legacy of Henry Kissinger, who died at the age of 100 on Nov 28, 2023.

Henry Kissinger's bombing campaign likely killed hundreds of thousands of Cambodians − and set path for the ravages of the Khmer Rouge
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Japan suspends its Osprey flights after the fatal crash of a US Air Force aircraft

Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission

Japan suspends its Osprey flights after the fatal crash of a US Air Force aircraft
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Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Asia|US|World

South Koreans want their own nukes. That could roil one of the world’s most dangerous regions

The alliance with the United States has allowed South Korea to build a strong democracy with citizens confident Washington would protect them if North Korea ever acted on its dream of unifying the peninsula under its own rule

South Koreans want their own nukes. That could roil one of the world’s most dangerous regions
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Congress members, activists decry assaults against anti-China protesters during San Francisco summit

A man protesting against the Chinese government during the recent Asia-Pacific economic summit in San Francisco says he was attacked by supporters of the Chinese ruling party and is urging local police to take action

Congress members, activists decry assaults against anti-China protesters during San Francisco summit
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Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite earlier Biden comment

National security adviser Jake Sullivan has told lawmakers that the White House is not seeking to place conditions on U.S. military assistance to Israel

Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite earlier Biden comment
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Vice President Harris will attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai

Vice President Kamala Harris will join the United States delegation at the upcoming United Nations conference on climate change in Dubai

Vice President Harris will attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai
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Families of American hostages in Gaza describe their anguish and call on US government for help

Families of American hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are describing their anguish and calling on the U.S. and Israeli governments to do all they can to bring home their loved ones home

Families of American hostages in Gaza describe their anguish and call on US government for help
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Top diplomats arrive in North Macedonia for security meeting as some boycott Russia's participation

Top diplomats from more than 50 countries have arrived in North Macedonia for a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

Top diplomats arrive in North Macedonia for security meeting as some boycott Russia's participation
MidEast|News|World

China presents UN with vague Mideast peace plan as US promotes its own role in easing the Gaza war

China has presented the United Nations Security Council with a four-point plan for Middle East peace in a demonstration of its ambitions to be a global superpower

China presents UN with vague Mideast peace plan as US promotes its own role in easing the Gaza war
MidEast|News|US|World

US Navy warship shoots down a drone launched by Houthis from Yemen

The U.S. military says a U.S. Navy warship sailing near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait shot down a drone launched from Yemen

US Navy warship shoots down a drone launched by Houthis from Yemen
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US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed a new round of sanctions against a group of 20 people and firms who are allegedly involved in a financial facilitation network for the benefit of the Iranian military

US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales
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Ukraine insists it sees no sign of NATO war fatigue even as fighting and weapons supplies stall

Ukraine's foreign minister insists that NATO allies are showing no sign of war fatigue and remain committed to helping his country defend itself against Russia

Ukraine insists it sees no sign of NATO war fatigue even as fighting and weapons supplies stall
Americas|News|Opinion|World

Venezuela's planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge

Congregants of an Anglican church in a sparsely populated rainforest village in Guyana are asking for peace for their community amid what they see as an existential threat

Venezuela's planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge
Environment|News|Science|US|World

US moves to protect wolverines as climate change melts their mountain refuges, threatens extinction

The North American wolverine will receive long-delayed threatened species protections under a Biden administration proposal

US moves to protect wolverines as climate change melts their mountain refuges, threatens extinction
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Israel likens Hamas to the Islamic State group. But the comparison misses the mark in key ways

It has become an Israeli mantra throughout the latest war in Gaza: Hamas is ISIS

Israel likens Hamas to the Islamic State group. But the comparison misses the mark in key ways
MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

A brief history of the US-Israel 'special relationship' shows how connections have shifted since long before the 1948 founding of the Jewish state

A historian of the Middle East examines the decades-old ‘special relationship’ between Israel and the US.

A brief history of the US-Israel 'special relationship' shows how connections have shifted since long before the 1948 founding of the Jewish state
Europe|News|Political|World

UK's Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has escalated his war of words with the leader of Greece

UK's Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat
Asia|Economy|News|World

Sri Lanka says it struck a deal with creditors on debt restructuring to clear way for IMF funds

Sri Lanka says it has reached an agreement in principle with a group of creditors including India and Japan on debt restructuring

Sri Lanka says it struck a deal with creditors on debt restructuring to clear way for IMF funds
Asia|Lifestyle|News|World

Gay couple in Nepal becomes the 1st to officially register same-sex marriage in the country

A gay couple in Nepal on Wednesday became the first in the nation to receive official same-sex marriage status

Gay couple in Nepal becomes the 1st to officially register same-sex marriage in the country
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken seeks a new extension of the Gaza cease-fire as he heads again to the Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration would like to see a new extension of the cease-fire agreement in Israel’s war with Hamas after the current one expires

Blinken seeks a new extension of the Gaza cease-fire as he heads again to the Middle East
Africa|Crime|News|World

At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says

The United Nations' rights office says at least 40 civilians were killed last weekend by al-Qaida-linked rebels trying to take control of a besieged town in Burkina Faso’s hard-hit northern region

At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says
Environment|MidEast|News|World

Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit

The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks has forcefully denied a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals, a day before the summit was due to begin

Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit
Economy|Finance|News|World

The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says

The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates

The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says
Economy|Europe|News|World

Sweden's economy shrinks in the third quarter to signal that a recession may have hit the country

Sweden’s economy shrank in the third quarter of 2023 to mark the second time of contraction and signal that a recession may have hit the country

Sweden's economy shrinks in the third quarter to signal that a recession may have hit the country
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing due to lung inflammation, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is stable but is still having trouble breathing as a result of a lung inflammation that forced him to cancel a weekend trip to Dubai

Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing due to lung inflammation, Vatican says
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Hamas and Israel free more hostages and prisoners as deadline to extend truce nears

Hamas and Israel have completed another exchange of hostages and prisoners on the sixth day of a temporary cease-fire in the war in Gaza

Live updates | Hamas and Israel free more hostages and prisoners as deadline to extend truce nears
MidEast|News|World

Truce in Israel-Hamas war extended by a day, minutes before it was set to expire

Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a temporary truce by another day minutes before it was set to expire, said Qatar, which has been mediating between the two sides

Truce in Israel-Hamas war extended by a day, minutes before it was set to expire
Asia|News|US|World

US Air Force Osprey crashes off Japan during training, killing at least one of the eight on board

The Japanese coast guard says a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed during a training mission off of the country’s southern coast, killing at least one of the eight crew members

US Air Force Osprey crashes off Japan during training, killing at least one of the eight on board
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of US price update, OPEC+ meeting

Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of the release of U.S. consumer inflation data

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of US price update, OPEC+ meeting
Asia|News|World

A Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the subversion trial of pro-democracy activists

A Hong Kong court has started hearing the final arguments of some of the city’s best-known pro-democracy activists tried under a law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party to crush dissent

A Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the subversion trial of pro-democracy activists
Australia|Health|News|World

Australia apologizes for thalidomide tragedy as some survivors listen in the Parliament gallery

Survivors of the harmful morning sickness drug thalidomide were in the public gallery when Australia’s Parliament made a national apology for what was described as one of the darkest chapters in Australia’s medical history

Australia apologizes for thalidomide tragedy as some survivors listen in the Parliament gallery
Environment|News|US|World

Alaska landslide survivor says force of impact threw her around 'like a piece of weightless popcorn'

A survivor of the deadly landslide in Alaska last week says the force of the impact threw her around like a "piece of weightless popcorn."

Alaska landslide survivor says force of impact threw her around 'like a piece of weightless popcorn'
Americas|News|US|World

Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedom

Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei met Tuesday with senior Biden administration officials at the White House

Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedom
Environment|Health|News|World

Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu

Pope Francis has canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders

Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu
Asia|News|World

Why it took 17 days for rescuers in India to get to 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel

Indian rescuers faced repeated and unexpected setbacks during the 17 days they dug through a mountain in the country's north to reach 41 construction workers trapped after a tunnel collapsed there earlier this month

Why it took 17 days for rescuers in India to get to 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel
Crime|News|World

Was the Vermont shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent a hate crime? Under state law it might be

Authorities in Vermont are weighing whether the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent over the weekend was a hate crime

Was the Vermont shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent a hate crime? Under state law it might be
Arts|Europe|News|World

How a group of ancient sculptures sparked a dispute between Greece and the UK

Britain and Greece were able to differ for decades over the world’s toughest cultural heritage dispute

How a group of ancient sculptures sparked a dispute between Greece and the UK
Election|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Putin accuses the West of trying to 'dismember and plunder' Russia in a ranting speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as an existential battle against purported attempts by the West to destroy Russia, a ranting speech ahead of a presidential election campaign

Putin accuses the West of trying to 'dismember and plunder' Russia in a ranting speech
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI's power to mislead

The war in Gaza is highlighting the latest advances in artificial intelligence as a way to spread fake images and disinformation

Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI's power to mislead
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says spy chief's wife is being treated for poisoning with heavy metals

A spokesperson for Ukraine's spy agency says the wife of Ukraine's intelligence chief has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning

Ukraine says spy chief's wife is being treated for poisoning with heavy metals
Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American prelates

Pope Francis has decided to take measures to punish Cardinal Raymond Burke, who is one of his highest-ranking critics

Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American prelates
Africa|Crime|News|World

13 Sierra Leone military officers are under arrest for trying to stage a coup, a minister says

The attacks on Sierra Leone’s main military barracks and prisons are a failed coup attempt and have resulted in the arrest of 13 military officers, the government’s spokesman said Tuesday

13 Sierra Leone military officers are under arrest for trying to stage a coup, a minister says
Europe|News|Political|World

Finland will close its entire border with Russia over migrant concerns

Finland says it will close its last remaining border crossing with Russia amid concerns that Moscow is using migrants as part of “hybrid warfare” to destabilize the Nordic country following its entry into NATO

Finland will close its entire border with Russia over migrant concerns
Europe|News|World

Erdogan to visit Budapest next month as Turkey and Hungary hold up Sweden's membership in NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Hungary’s capital next month

Erdogan to visit Budapest next month as Turkey and Hungary hold up Sweden's membership in NATO
Europe|News|World

Top diplomats of Baltics and Ukraine to boycott OSCE talks over Russian foreign minister's presence

The foreign ministers of the three Baltic states and of Ukraine say they will boycott a meeting by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe being held this week in North Macedonia

Top diplomats of Baltics and Ukraine to boycott OSCE talks over Russian foreign minister's presence
Crime|MidEast|News|Videos|World

The family of an infant hostage pleads for his release before the Israel-Hamas truce winds down

Kfir Bibas has spent nearly a fifth of his life as a Hamas hostage

The family of an infant hostage pleads for his release before the Israel-Hamas truce winds down
Europe|News|World

Latvia's chief diplomat pursues NATO's top job, saying a clear vision on Russia is needed

Latvia's foreign minister is staking a claim to the top job at NATO

Latvia's chief diplomat pursues NATO's top job, saying a clear vision on Russia is needed
Europe|News|World

Antisemitic incidents in Germany rose by 320% after Hamas attacked Israel, a monitoring group says

A group tracking antisemitism in Germany says that it has documented a drastic increase of antisemitic incidents in the country in the month after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7

Antisemitic incidents in Germany rose by 320% after Hamas attacked Israel, a monitoring group says
Africa|Economy|Finance|News|World

Kenya court strikes out key clauses of a finance law as economic woes deepen from rising public debt

The Kenyan High Court has struck out key clauses of a contentious finance law that has been blamed for significantly raising taxes and the cost of living in East Africa’s largest economy

Kenya court strikes out key clauses of a finance law as economic woes deepen from rising public debt
Environment|Europe|News|World

Tornadoes forecast in the Black Sea region as storm reportedly impacts Russian military operations

Tornadoes have been forecast for the Black Sea region after a storm left more than 2 million people without electricity in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine

Tornadoes forecast in the Black Sea region as storm reportedly impacts Russian military operations
Environment|News|World

As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won't attend climate talks

Dubai is preparing to host the COP28 climate talks as world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden and Pope Francis have signaled they will not be attending the negotiations

As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won't attend climate talks
MidEast|News|Political|World

The US tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement

The Biden administration has told Israel it must operate with far greater precision in southern Gaza if it renews a ground campaign aimed at eradicating the Hamas militant group

The US tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel releases 30 prisoners after Hamas frees 12 hostages in extended truce deal

The latest swap of hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel started with the release of 10 Israeli hostages — nine women and a 17-year-old girl — as well as two Thais handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza

Live updates | Israel releases 30 prisoners after Hamas frees 12 hostages in extended truce deal
News|World

With deadline looming, diplomats seek to extend Gaza truce; more hostages, prisoners are freed

Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war

With deadline looming, diplomats seek to extend Gaza truce; more hostages, prisoners are freed
Asia|Science|Technology|World

South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North's satellite launch

South Korea says it has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite set for this Thursday

South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North's satellite launch
Asia|News|World

41 rescued workers emerge dazed and smiling after 17 days trapped in collapsed road tunnel in India

Forty-one construction workers have been rescued from a collapsed tunnel in northern India where they had been stranded the last 17 days

41 rescued workers emerge dazed and smiling after 17 days trapped in collapsed road tunnel in India
Africa|Business|Crime|News|World

Elevator plummets at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75

A mine operator says an elevator suddenly dropped about 650 feet while carrying workers to the surface in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75

Elevator plummets at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75
Crime|News|World

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January

Russian media say a court in Moscow has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January
MidEast|News|World

Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visit Australia's Parliament House

Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas are visiting Australia this week and sharing personal stories in an effort to lobby for international support for all hostages to be freed — and to support Israel’s war effort

Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visit Australia's Parliament House
MidEast|News|World

California city calls for permanent cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war, urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza

Oakland’s City Council has passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war after hours of hearing impassioned rhetoric about the deaths of thousands of civilians in Gaza

California city calls for permanent cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war, urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza
Asia|News|World

One year after protests shook China, participants ponder the meaning of the brief flare of defiance

A year ago, Li Houchen was on the streets of Shanghai, hollering “Freedom!”

One year after protests shook China, participants ponder the meaning of the brief flare of defiance
Europe|News|World

Diplomatic spat over the Parthenon Marbles scuttles meeting of British and Greek leaders

A diplomatic spat has erupted between Greece and Britain after the U.K. canceled a planned meeting between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Diplomatic spat over the Parthenon Marbles scuttles meeting of British and Greek leaders
Environment|News|World

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

Mexico is celebrating national conservation day

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species
Africa|Environment|News|World

Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rains

Kenya's government is urging people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground as heavy rains and flash floods continued to wreak havoc across East Africa

Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rains
MidEast|News|US|World

Assailants in latest ship attack near Yemen were likely Somali, not Houthi rebels, Pentagon says

The Pentagon says the five armed assailants captured by U.S. forces after seizing a commercial ship near Yemen over the weekend were likely Somali and not Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

Assailants in latest ship attack near Yemen were likely Somali, not Houthi rebels, Pentagon says
Europe|News|World

Russian FM says he plans to attend OSCE meeting in North Macedonia

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he plans to travel to NATO member North Macedonia later this week to attend a conference of a top trans-Atlantic security and rights group, a trip that would mark his first visit to a NATO country since Moscow sent troops to Ukraine

Russian FM says he plans to attend OSCE meeting in North Macedonia
Environment|News|World

President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai

President Joe Biden plans to skip the upcoming climate talks in Dubai, an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from more than 200 nations and the Vatican

President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai
Africa|Crime|Election|News|World

ICC prosecutors halt 13-year Kenya investigation that failed to produce any convictions

The International Criminal Court prosecutor’s office is halting its long-running investigation into deadly violence that followed Kenya’s 2007 presidential election

ICC prosecutors halt 13-year Kenya investigation that failed to produce any convictions
Environment|Science|World

The psychology of climate negotiations: How to move countries from national self-interest to global collective action

Negotiating global progress on climate change involves walking a fine line, as a former UN official explains.

The psychology of climate negotiations: How to move countries from national self-interest to global collective action
MidEast|News|World

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow

Elon Musk has visited Israel, where he toured a kibbutz attacked by Hamas militants

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow
News|Opinion|World

Tensions simmer as newcomers and immigrants with deeper US roots strive for work permits

Mayors, governors and others have been forceful advocates for newly arrived migrants seeking shelter and work permits

Tensions simmer as newcomers and immigrants with deeper US roots strive for work permits
Health|News|World

Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation but that he doesn't have pneumonia

Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
Environment|News|World

Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without power

A powerful weekend storm in the Black Sea region toppled trees, tore down power lines and caused coastal flooding, and government officials and media reports said more than half a million people were without power in southern Russia and Ukraine

Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without power
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel releases Palestinian prisoners and Hamas frees 11 hostages as truce extended

A temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for two more days

Live updates | Israel releases Palestinian prisoners and Hamas frees 11 hostages as truce extended
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian diplomat appeals for peace in Gaza at a meeting between EU and Arab nations in Spain

The top Palestinian diplomat has made a plea during a meeting of European Union members and Arab nations for a definitive end to Israel’s retaliatory attacks on the Gaza Strip

Palestinian diplomat appeals for peace in Gaza at a meeting between EU and Arab nations in Spain
Asia|News|World

Rescuers use hand-held drills to free 41 workers trapped in an Indian road tunnel for over 2 weeks

Rescuers in India have started digging manually in hopes of reaching 41 construction workers who have been trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in the country’s north for over two weeks

Rescuers use hand-held drills to free 41 workers trapped in an Indian road tunnel for over 2 weeks
MidEast|News|World

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, and to free more hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, and to free more hostages and prisoners
Africa|News|Political|World

A watchdog urges UN Security Council to consider all options to protect Sudan's Darfur civilians

An international watchdog is urging the United Nations Security Council to consider all options to protect civilians in Sudan’s Darfur region

A watchdog urges UN Security Council to consider all options to protect Sudan's Darfur civilians
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea restores border guard posts as tensions rise over its satellite launch, Seoul says

South Korea says North Korea is restoring front-line guard posts that it had dismantled during a previous period of inter-Korean rapprochement

North Korea restores border guard posts as tensions rise over its satellite launch, Seoul says
Economy|News|World

Ukraine has a new way to get its grain to the world despite Russia's threat in the Black Sea

Increasing numbers of ships are streaming toward Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and heading out loaded with grain, metals and other cargo despite the threat of attack and explosive mines

Ukraine has a new way to get its grain to the world despite Russia's threat in the Black Sea
Celebrity|News|US|World

Rosalynn Carter tributes highlight her reach as first lady and humanitarian

The family of Rosalynn Carter has begun three days of memorials for the former first lady and global humanitarian who died Nov. 19 at the age of 96

Rosalynn Carter tributes highlight her reach as first lady and humanitarian
Environment|News|Science|World

How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it

Earth's climate is in trouble, and the signs could be seen around the world this summer

How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it
Economy|News|World

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy

Christopher Luxon has been sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister and says his priority is to improve the economy

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy
News|US|World

Girl, 11, confirmed as fourth victim of Alaska landslide, two people still missing

Authorities have recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from a landslide that smashed into homes in an Alaska fishing village days ago

Girl, 11, confirmed as fourth victim of Alaska landslide, two people still missing
News|World

Jordan's top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza

Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says his country wants a meeting of Mediterranean officials this week to help bridge a gap between Arab and European countries in calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to become a permanent cease-fire

Jordan's top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
Crime|News|World

Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

A man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Monday in the weekend shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont

Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty
MidEast|News|World

Biden says 4-year-old Abigail Edan was released by Hamas. He hopes more U.S. hostages will be freed

President Joe Biden has spoken by telephone with family of the 4-year-old girl who was released as part of the cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war

Biden says 4-year-old Abigail Edan was released by Hamas. He hopes more U.S. hostages will be freed
Business|News|Technology|US|World

Russia puts the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta on a wanted list

Russia's interior ministry has added the spokesman of U.S. technology company Meta to a wanted list according to its online database

Russia puts the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta on a wanted list
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet it alleges doesn't adequately condemn Hamas

Israel’s Foreign Ministry says it will summon the Irish ambassador over a tweet celebrating the release of a 9-year-old girl from Hamas captivity

Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet it alleges doesn't adequately condemn Hamas
Europe|News|World

Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London including UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Tens of thousands of people including former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson have gathered in London for a march against antisemitism

Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London including UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Celebrity|News|World

Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were not only a global power couple but also best friends and life mates

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are known for being a global power couple

Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were not only a global power couple but also best friends and life mates
Crime|MidEast|News|World

US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker. Missiles from rebel-controlled Yemen follow

Armed assailants seized and later let go a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen before being apprehended by the United States Navy

US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker. Missiles from rebel-controlled Yemen follow
News|Political|US|World

Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine. Here's why that makes a deal so tough

Congress return to work this week after the holiday break, and Senate Republicans have made clear they won’t support additional war aid for Ukraine unless they can pair it with border security measures

Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine. Here's why that makes a deal so tough
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

India's LGBTQ+ community holds pride march, raises concerns over country's restrictive laws

More than 2,000 people have danced, sang and cheered in a gay pride parade in India’s capital, while also raising their concerns over India’s restrictive laws

India's LGBTQ+ community holds pride march, raises concerns over country's restrictive laws
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv

Russian authorities say that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones

Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
Africa|Crime|News|World

Curfew in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked the main military barracks and detention centers

Sierra Leone’s president has declared a nationwide curfew after gunmen attacked the West African country's main military barracks in the capital and then broke into detention centers and abducted or freed the occupants

Curfew in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked the main military barracks and detention centers
MidEast|News|World

Israeli forces kill at least 8 Palestinians in surging West Bank violence, health officials say

Health officials say Israeli forces operating in the occupied West Bank killed at least eight Palestinians, including at least one militant, in a 24-hour period

Israeli forces kill at least 8 Palestinians in surging West Bank violence, health officials say
MidEast|News|World

Hamas releases a third group of hostages as part of truce, and says it will seek to extend the deal

The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is back on track as the militant group freed 17 more hostages

Hamas releases a third group of hostages as part of truce, and says it will seek to extend the deal
Asia|News|World

South Korea, Japan and China agree to resume trilateral leaders' summit, but without specific date

The top diplomats from South Korea, Japan and China have agreed to revive cooperation among the Asian neighbors and resume their leaders’ trilateral summit

South Korea, Japan and China agree to resume trilateral leaders' summit, but without specific date
Europe|MidEast|News|World

With antisemitism rising as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Europe's Jews worry

Antisemitism is spiking across Europe after Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre and Israel's bombardment of Gaza, worrying Jews from London to Geneva and Berlin

With antisemitism rising as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Europe's Jews worry
News|World

Lebanese residents of border towns come back during a fragile cease-fire between Hamas and Israel

A cautious calm has prevailed over the border area in south Lebanon

Lebanese residents of border towns come back during a fragile cease-fire between Hamas and Israel
Asia|News|Uncategorized|World

A stampede during a music festival in southern India university has killed at least 4 students

News reports in India say that at least four students have died and 60 others have been injured in a stampede during a music festival at a university in southern India

A stampede during a music festival in southern India university has killed at least 4 students
Environment|News|Science|World

One of world's largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 3 decades

The British Antarctic Survey says that one of the world’s largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after being grounded for more than three decades

One of world's largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 3 decades
Europe|News|World

Why Finland is blaming Russia for a sudden influx of migrants on its eastern border

Russia threatened retaliation against Finland after its Nordic neighbor joined NATO earlier this year

Why Finland is blaming Russia for a sudden influx of migrants on its eastern border
MidEast|News|World

Tens of thousands march in London calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza

Tens of thousands of people have turned out on central London’s streets Saturday for a pro-Palestinian march calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza

Tens of thousands march in London calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian militants kill 2 alleged informers for Israel and mob drags bodies through camp alleys

Palestinian officials say militants in a northern West Bank refugee camp have shot and killed two suspected collaborators with Israel

Palestinian militants kill 2 alleged informers for Israel and mob drags bodies through camp alleys
Economy|News|Political|US|World

The debate over Ukraine aid was already complicated. Then it became tangled up in US border security

President Joe Biden’s nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other needs is sitting idle in Congress

The debate over Ukraine aid was already complicated. Then it became tangled up in US border security
MidEast|News|World

At least 10 people killed in Syrian government shelling of a rebel-held village, the opposition says

Syrian opposition activists say government forces shelled a northwestern village killing at least 10 people, including seven children

At least 10 people killed in Syrian government shelling of a rebel-held village, the opposition says
Asia|Crime|News|World

Pakistani shopping mall blaze kills at least 10 people and injures 22 others

Pakistani police say a blaze has killed at least 10 people in a shopping mall

Pakistani shopping mall blaze kills at least 10 people and injures 22 others
Health|News|World

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

The Vatican says Pope Francis went to the hospital for tests after he came down with the flu

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's military says Russia launched its largest drone attack since the start of the invasion

Ukrainian military officials say Russia has launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion last year

Ukraine's military says Russia launched its largest drone attack since the start of the invasion
Asia|Health|News|World

Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India halted after machine breaks

Officials say they have stopped digging to rescue 41 construction workers who have been trapped for nearly two weeks in a collapsed tunnel in northern India after the drilling machine broke down

Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India halted after machine breaks
MidEast|News|World

An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP

A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire has come under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean as Israel wages war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip

An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP
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Israel and Hamas complete 2nd day of swaps after tense delay, as Gaza cease-fire holds

Hamas militants released 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis, from captivity in the Gaza Strip, while Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners in the latest stage of a four-day cease-fire that has delivered a brief respite from a devastating war between the two enemies

Israel and Hamas complete 2nd day of swaps after tense delay, as Gaza cease-fire holds
Environment|Science|World

'Adopt an axolotl' campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout

Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander

'Adopt an axolotl' campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout
Environment|News|US|World

A landslide in Alaska has devastated one family, killing three members and leaving two kids missing

Authorities have identified those missing or killed in an Alaska landslide this week as five family members and their neighbor, a commercial fisherman who made a longshot bid for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House last year

A landslide in Alaska has devastated one family, killing three members and leaving two kids missing
MidEast|News|World

Hamas releases 10 Thai hostages, 4 of whom had not been listed as abducted

Hamas freed 10 Thai nationals who were seized in the group’s surprise attack on southern Israel last month

Hamas releases 10 Thai hostages, 4 of whom had not been listed as abducted
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin's first prime minister and later his opponent has been added to Russia's 'foreign agent' list

Russia’s Justice Ministry has added President Vladimir Putin’s first prime minister who later became an opponent to its register of “foreign agents.”

Putin's first prime minister and later his opponent has been added to Russia's 'foreign agent' list
MidEast|News|US|World

U.S. embassy in Lebanon hails '12 hours of calm' on border with Israel

The U.S. embassy in Lebanon on Friday said there had been 12 hours of calm along the Blue Line marking the border with Israel, where daily exchanges of fire had been taking place

U.S. embassy in Lebanon hails '12 hours of calm' on border with Israel
Environment|News|Science|World

'We absolutely need to act immediately,' says UN chief during visit to Antarctica ahead of COP28

Ahead of international climate talks, U_N_ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited globally-important Antarctica, where ice that’s been frozen for millions of years is melting due to human-caused climate change, sending the message that “we absolutely need to act immediately.”

'We absolutely need to act immediately,' says UN chief during visit to Antarctica ahead of COP28
Europe|News|World

Russian lawmaker disputes report saying he adopted a child taken from a Ukrainian children's home

A Russian lawmaker and staunch supporter of President Vladimir Putin has denied media allegations that he adopted a 2-year-old girl who was seized from a Ukrainian children’s home and changed her name

Russian lawmaker disputes report saying he adopted a child taken from a Ukrainian children's home
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Putin to boost AI work in Russia to fight a Western monopoly he says is 'unacceptable and dangerous'

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he will endorse a national strategy for the development of artificial intelligence

Putin to boost AI work in Russia to fight a Western monopoly he says is 'unacceptable and dangerous'
Health|News|Science|World

UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak

The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak

UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak
Europe|News|World

Ukraine aims a major drone attack at Crimea as Russia tries to capture a destroyed eastern city

Russian officials say Ukraine has launched one of its biggest drone attacks on the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula since the full-scale war began

Ukraine aims a major drone attack at Crimea as Russia tries to capture a destroyed eastern city
Crime|Europe|News|World

Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin

Ireland’s prime minister has condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life

Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin
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Marrakech kicks off film festival in the shadow of war in the Middle East

The Marrakech International Film Festival began on Friday, bringing American and international movie stars to the Arab world as war in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of other film festivals

Marrakech kicks off film festival in the shadow of war in the Middle East
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel-Hamas truce begins with swap of hostages and prisoners; more expected Saturday

A four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war began in Gaza on Friday with an exchange of hostages and prisoners

Live updates | Israel-Hamas truce begins with swap of hostages and prisoners; more expected Saturday
Health|News|World

South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs

In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV

South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs
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On Day One of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

On the first day of a four-day Gaza cease-fire agreement, Hamas released 24 hostages abducted by militants from southern Israel seven weeks ago

On Day One of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners
Asia|News|World

The Afghan Embassy says it's permanently closing in New Delhi over challenges from India

The Afghan Embassy says it is permanently closing in New Delhi over challenges from the Indian government and a lack of diplomatic support

The Afghan Embassy says it's permanently closing in New Delhi over challenges from India
Environment|US|World

Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival

It's been a record-breaking year for sea turtles in Florida

Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival
MidEast|News|World

Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people

Thousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel have marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas

Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people
Africa|News|Sports|World

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole, will be released from prison on Jan. 5

Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole, will be released from prison on Jan. 5
Asia|Environment|News|World

Officials begin clearing debris while 3 remain missing in Alaska landslide that left 3 dead

Searchers looking for three people who remain missing after a massive landslide that killed three others and injured a fourth have changed their strategy from holding an active search to a reactive search that will involve methodically clearing the highway

Officials begin clearing debris while 3 remain missing in Alaska landslide that left 3 dead
Europe|World

A crane operator has rescued a man from a burning high-rise in England

A crane operator has played down tributes paid to him after he lifted a man to safety from a burning high-rise building in England

A crane operator has rescued a man from a burning high-rise in England
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Daniel Noboa is sworn in as Ecuador's president, inheriting the leadership of a country on edge

An inexperienced politician and heir to a fortune built on the banana trade has been sworn in as Ecuador’s president

Daniel Noboa is sworn in as Ecuador's president, inheriting the leadership of a country on edge
Americas|News|Political|World

Trump tells Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei he plans to visit Buenos Aires

Former President Donald Trump has told Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei that he plans to travel to the South American country so the two can meet

Trump tells Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei he plans to visit Buenos Aires
Crime|News|World

Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously

Violent clashes have broken out in central Dublin after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack that also saw a woman and two other young children hospitalized

Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously
Europe|News|World

Sunak is under pressure to act as the UK's net migration figures for 2022 hit a record high

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing heavy pressure from his own Conservatives to take swift action to bring down migration as new data showed net migration numbers were higher than previously thought

Sunak is under pressure to act as the UK's net migration figures for 2022 hit a record high
Crime|Europe|News|World

German police arrest two men accused of smuggling as many as 200 migrants into the European Union

German police have arrested two men following raids targeting organized migrant-smuggling in the country's capital and the northern state of Lower Saxony

German police arrest two men accused of smuggling as many as 200 migrants into the European Union
Europe|News|World

Armenia's leader snubs meeting of Russia-dominated security grouping over a rift with the Kremlin

A Russia-dominated security grouping has held a summit in Belarus with the absence of one of its members, Armenia, which has been irked by what it sees as a lack of support over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Armenia's leader snubs meeting of Russia-dominated security grouping over a rift with the Kremlin
Environment|News|Science|World

A rapidly melting Antarctica gets the attention of UN chief ahead of COP28 climate talks

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is visiting Antarctica just before the COP28 climate talks begin in Dubai

A rapidly melting Antarctica gets the attention of UN chief ahead of COP28 climate talks
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Gaza has become a moonscape in war. When the battles stop, many fear it will remain uninhabitable

Israel’s military offensive has turned much of northern Gaza into an uninhabitable moonscape

Gaza has become a moonscape in war. When the battles stop, many fear it will remain uninhabitable
Europe|News|World

EU sends border police reinforcements to Finland over fears that Russia is behind a migrant influx

The European Union’s border agency says that it will send dozens of officers and equipment as reinforcements to Finland to help police its borders amid suspicion that Russia is behind an influx of migrants arriving to the country

EU sends border police reinforcements to Finland over fears that Russia is behind a migrant influx
Economy|Europe|News|World

Hungary set to receive millions in EU money despite Orban's threats to veto Ukraine aid

Hungary is set to receive 900 million euros ($981 million) in European Union money despite the Hungarian prime minister's attempts to scupper the bloc's support for Ukraine

Hungary set to receive millions in EU money despite Orban's threats to veto Ukraine aid
News|Political|World

Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel after an airstrike kills 5 of the group's senior fighters

The militant Hezbollah group has fired more than 50 rockets at military posts in northern Israel

Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel after an airstrike kills 5 of the group's senior fighters
Economy|Finance|News|World

Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates again as it tries to tame eye-watering inflation

Turkey’s central bank has delivered another huge interest rate hike as it tries to curb double-digit inflation that has left households struggling to afford food and other basic goods

Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates again as it tries to tame eye-watering inflation
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says 3 civilians were killed in a daylight Russian cluster bomb attack

A Kyiv official says a Russian attack using cluster munitions has killed three people in a suburb of Ukraine’s southern city of Kherson

Ukraine says 3 civilians were killed in a daylight Russian cluster bomb attack
Asia|News|World

Tens of thousands of protesters demanding a restoration of Nepal's monarchy clash with police

Riot police have used batons and tear gas to halt tens of thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king who attempted to march to the center of the capital to demand the restoration of the monarchy

Tens of thousands of protesters demanding a restoration of Nepal's monarchy clash with police
Health|News|Science|World

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump

He’s been called the Dutch Donald Trump

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump
Asia|News|Technology|World

South Korea says Russian support likely enabled North Korea to successfully launch a spy satellite

South Korea's spy agency has told lawmakers that Russian support likely enabled North Korea to put a spy satellite into orbit for the first time this week

South Korea says Russian support likely enabled North Korea to successfully launch a spy satellite
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Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will begin Friday morning, a day later than originally planned

Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
Australia|Environment|News|World

Dozens evacuate and 10 homes are destroyed by a wildfire burning out of control on the edge of Perth

Australian authorities say dozens of residents have been evacuated and at least 10 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire that's burning out of control during heat wave spring conditions on the northern fringe of the west coast city of Perth

Dozens evacuate and 10 homes are destroyed by a wildfire burning out of control on the edge of Perth
Environment|News|US|World

Decision on the future of wild horses in a North Dakota national park expected next year

About 200 wild horses roam free in a western North Dakota national park

Decision on the future of wild horses in a North Dakota national park expected next year
Environment|News|World

El Niño-worsened flooding has Somalia in a state of emergency. Residents of one town are desperate

First, some families fled drought and violence

El Niño-worsened flooding has Somalia in a state of emergency. Residents of one town are desperate
Asia|News|World

Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India delayed for mechanical issue

Officials say the rescue of 41 construction workers who have been trapped for nearly two weeks in a collapsed tunnel in northern India ran into another delay during what was described as the final phase of digging to reach them

Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India delayed for mechanical issue
News|World

Israel unveils what it claims is a major Hamas militant hideout beneath Gaza City's Shifa Hospital

Israeli military officials have shown a group of international journalists a small living quarters they found in a tunnel underneath Shifa Hospital, claiming that the space had been used by Hamas militants

Israel unveils what it claims is a major Hamas militant hideout beneath Gaza City's Shifa Hospital
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump

He’s been called the Dutch Donald Trump

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump
MidEast|News|World

Shadowy Hamas leader in Gaza is at top of Israel's hit list after last month's deadly attack

Since Hamas fighters carried out the deadliest attack on Israel in decades, Israeli officials have vowed to crush the Palestinian militant group and its enigmatic leader in Gaza

Shadowy Hamas leader in Gaza is at top of Israel's hit list after last month's deadly attack
Crime|Environment|News|US|World

Search continues for the missing after landslide leaves 3 dead in Alaska fishing community

Three people are dead and three others remain missing after a landslide ripped through a remote Alaska fishing community this week

Search continues for the missing after landslide leaves 3 dead in Alaska fishing community
MidEast|News|World

Humanitarians want more aid for Gaza, access to hostages under Israel-Hamas truce. And more time

International aid groups that have lined up thousands of aid trucks for Gaza say they’re ready to move quickly to send in food, water and other supplies if a pause in the fighting between Hamas and Israel takes hold

Humanitarians want more aid for Gaza, access to hostages under Israel-Hamas truce. And more time
Crime|News|US|World

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls' Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism

Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls' Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism
Europe|News|World

Less than 2 years after nearly being killed by Russian bomb, Fox's Benjamin Hall returns to Ukraine

Less than two years after nearly being killed by a Russian bomb while reporting, Fox News' Benjamin Hall returned to Ukraine this week

Less than 2 years after nearly being killed by Russian bomb, Fox's Benjamin Hall returns to Ukraine
Crime|News|US|World

The US has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader, an AP source says

A government official says the U.S. has thwarted a plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil

The US has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader, an AP source says
Europe|News|World

Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants, closes crossing points

Finnish border guards and soldiers have begun erecting barriers including concrete obstacles topped with barbed-wire at some crossing points on the Nordic country’s lengthy border with Russia

Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants, closes crossing points
Europe|News|Political|World

Albania's prime minister calls for more NATO troops in neighboring Kosovo following ethnic violence

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has urged NATO to further boost its military forces in Kosovo and secure the country’s borders with Serbia

Albania's prime minister calls for more NATO troops in neighboring Kosovo following ethnic violence
News|Science|World

IAEA head says the barring of several nuclear inspectors by Iran is a ‘serious blow’ to monitoring

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that Iran’s decision in September to bar several experienced U_N_ inspectors from monitoring its disputed nuclear program is constituting “a very serious blow” to the agency’s ability to do its job “to the best possible level."

IAEA head says the barring of several nuclear inspectors by Iran is a ‘serious blow’ to monitoring
Economy|News|World

Russia's parliament approves budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending

Russia's parliament has approved a federal budget that increases spending by around 25% in 2024-2026 and devotes a record amount to defense

Russia's parliament approves budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending
Americas|Asia|News|World

India restores e-visa services for Canadians. The move could ease diplomatic tensions

An Indian foreign ministry official says that India has restored electronic visa services for Canadian nationals two months after Canada alleged the South Asian nation was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in Canada

India restores e-visa services for Canadians. The move could ease diplomatic tensions
MidEast|News|World

Pope meets relatives of Israeli hostages and Palestinians in Gaza and sets off firestorm over words

Pope Francis has met separately with relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinians living through the war and set off a firestorm by using words that Vatican diplomats usually avoid: “Terrorism” and according to the Palestinians “genocide.”

Pope meets relatives of Israeli hostages and Palestinians in Gaza and sets off firestorm over words
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel says hostage release will not take place before Friday, as talks are ongoing

Israel’s national security adviser says cease-fire talks with the Hamas militant group are ongoing, and a hostage release will not take place before Friday

Live updates | Israel says hostage release will not take place before Friday, as talks are ongoing
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What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?

A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives

What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?
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Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday

Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday
Asia|News|US|World

The US and the Philippines conduct joint air, sea patrols in South China Sea not far from Taiwan

The United States and the Philippines are conducting joint air and maritime patrols in the South China Sea, which come as the two countries step up cooperation in the face of growingly aggressive Chinese activity in the area

The US and the Philippines conduct joint air, sea patrols in South China Sea not far from Taiwan
Asia|News|Technology|World

North Korean missile launch after South Korea partially suspended their 2018 agreement likely failed

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the sea but the launch likely failed

North Korean missile launch after South Korea partially suspended their 2018 agreement likely failed
Environment|News|US|World

A population of hard-to-eradicate ‘super pigs’ in Canada is threatening to invade the US

Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana and other northern states are making preparations to stop an invasion of wild pigs from Canada

A population of hard-to-eradicate ‘super pigs’ in Canada is threatening to invade the US
Economy|News|Opinion|US|World

Nearly half of Americans think the US is spending too much on Ukraine aid, an AP-NORC poll says

Close to half of the U.S. public thinks the country is spending too much on aid to Ukraine

Nearly half of Americans think the US is spending too much on Ukraine aid, an AP-NORC poll says
News|Sports|World

Messi's Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence

Many fans went to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts

Messi's Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence
Economy|Environment|News|World

Fund to compensate developing nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28

A fund to compensate developing nations for the impacts of climate change was the supposed big breakthrough at last year's United Nations-led climate talks in Egypt

Fund to compensate developing nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28
Americas|News|Sports|World

Brawling fans in stands delay start of Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifying match for 27 minutes

A brawl between fans at Maracana Stadium delayed the start of the South American World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil for 27 minutes

Brawling fans in stands delay start of Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifying match for 27 minutes
Asia|Crime|News|World

China is expanding its crackdown on mosques to regions outside Xinjiang, Human Rights Watch says

A report by Human Rights Watch says the Chinese government has expanded its campaign of closing mosques to regions other than Xinjiang, where for years it has been blamed for persecuting Muslim minorities

China is expanding its crackdown on mosques to regions outside Xinjiang, Human Rights Watch says
World|Environment|WrittenByLAPost

Scientists Unleash Millions of Mosquitoes to Block Disease

In an ambitious global experiment, scientists are unleashing millions of engineered mosquitoes carrying virus-blocking bacteria upon dense urban landscapes as an ecological solution to infectious diseases transmitted by the insects’ bites. Initial trials suppressing dengue spread by up to 80 percent bolster hopes of harnessing evolution to vanquish humankind’s most lethal animal foe, responsible for nearly a million annual deaths. But realizing lasting impacts across continents presents daunting financial and logistical hurdles. At dedicated factories in Colombia, technicians mass-produce Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia parasite, which largely prevents transmission of viruses like dengue. The ambitious aim: completely replace

Scientists Unleash Millions of Mosquitoes to Block Disease
Europe|News|Sports|World

Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris Games

Russia has clashed with the International Olympic Committee on the floor of the United Nations before 118 member states voted to adopt a traditional truce around the Paris Summer Games next year

Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris Games
Americas|Health|News|World

4 out of 5 Mexicans who got a flu shot this year turned down Cuban and Russian COVID-19 vaccines

Four out of five people in Mexico who got influenza shots so far this year turned down the government's recommendation they get Russian or Cuban COVID-19 boosters at the same time

4 out of 5 Mexicans who got a flu shot this year turned down Cuban and Russian COVID-19 vaccines
News|US|World

President Joe Biden orders US flags lowered in memory of former first lady Rosalynn Carter

President Joe Biden has ordered that U.S. flags on federal government buildings and property will be lowered to half staff in recognition of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday

President Joe Biden orders US flags lowered in memory of former first lady Rosalynn Carter
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Trump has long praised autocrats and populists. He's now embracing Argentina's new president

Donald Trump has long praised a particular type of foreign leader — men he describes as tough and strong, even if they're accused of chipping away at democracy

Trump has long praised autocrats and populists. He's now embracing Argentina's new president
Europe|News|Political|US|World

The White House is concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine

The White House says it's very concerned that Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine

The White House is concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine
Africa|News|Political|US|World

As 2023 draws to close, Biden's promised visit to Africa shows no signs of happening yet

President Joe Biden promised to visit Africa this year, but 2023 is drawing to a close with no trip in sight so far

As 2023 draws to close, Biden's promised visit to Africa shows no signs of happening yet
Health|News|World

Gaza health officials say they lost the ability to count dead as Israeli offensive intensifies

Palestinian health officials in Gaza say they have lost the ability to count the dead because of the collapse of the enclave's health system and the difficulty of retrieving bodies from areas overrun by Israeli tanks and troops

Gaza health officials say they lost the ability to count dead as Israeli offensive intensifies
Environment|News|US|World

3 dead and 3 missing after landslide rips through remote Alaska fishing community

Three people have been killed and three more are missing after a landslide ripped through a remote Alaskan fishing community

3 dead and 3 missing after landslide rips through remote Alaska fishing community
Asia|News|Technology|World

Bahrain government websites briefly inaccessible after cyberattack over Israel-Hamas war

The websites of two government ministries in Bahrain have briefly became inaccessible after a cyberattack took them down, purportedly over the island kingdom’s stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

Bahrain government websites briefly inaccessible after cyberattack over Israel-Hamas war
Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's cricket

Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in international women’s cricket

Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's cricket
Asia|Economy|Europe|News|World

King Charles welcomes South Korea's president with state banquet, mingles with K-pop band Blackpink

King Charles III has hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife at a glittering banquet at Buckingham Palace, as Britain rolled out the red carpet for a formal state visit aimed at strengthening trade and defense ties between the two countries

King Charles welcomes South Korea's president with state banquet, mingles with K-pop band Blackpink
Health|News|World

Gaza's next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation

High levels of diarrhea, scabies and respiratory infections have been reported as bombing campaign progresses – and children are the most vulnerable.

Gaza's next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation
MidEast|News|Political|World

What would it take for a cease-fire to happen in Gaza?

Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza are driven by humanitarian compassion and principles. But cease-fires are also technically complicated military and political ventures.

What would it take for a cease-fire to happen in Gaza?
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West Bank's settler violence problem is a second sign that Israel's policy of ignoring Palestinians' drive for a homeland isn't a long-term solution

While the war in Gaza has riveted public attention, the simultaneous escalation of violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank is not disconnected from the violence in Gaza.

West Bank's settler violence problem is a second sign that Israel's policy of ignoring Palestinians' drive for a homeland isn't a long-term solution
Arts|Travel|World

How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii's lush Kauai Island

The island of Kauai is home to the only all-stone, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West, built without power tools or electricity

How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii's lush Kauai Island
MidEast|News|World

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill 2 journalists for a pan-Arab TV channel, 4 Palestinian militants

A Beirut-based pan-Arab TV channel says an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed two of its journalists who were covering the violence along the Lebanon-Israel border

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill 2 journalists for a pan-Arab TV channel, 4 Palestinian militants
Africa|MidEast|News|World

South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has accused Israel of war crimes and genocide in Gaza during a virtual meeting of leaders of developing countries including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping

South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany's defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is vowing to keep supporting Ukraine’s efforts to win its war against Russia, pledging further military aid worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion)

Germany's defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion
Europe|News|World

Azerbaijan says France laying ground for new regional war by arming Armenia

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused France on Tuesday of creating conditions for a new war in the South Caucasus by supplying arms to Armenia.

Azerbaijan says France laying ground for new regional war by arming Armenia
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | An Israel-Hamas deal for hostages and a four-day cease-fire has been approved

Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire agreement with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has continued for more than six weeks

Live updates | An Israel-Hamas deal for hostages and a four-day cease-fire has been approved
Africa|Election|MidEast|News|World

South African lawmakers vote in favor of closing Israel's embassy and cutting diplomatic ties

A majority of South African lawmakers have voted in favor of a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy and the cutting of diplomatic ties until Israel agrees to a cease-fire in Gaza

South African lawmakers vote in favor of closing Israel's embassy and cutting diplomatic ties
MidEast|News|World

Qatar announces Israel-Hamas truce-for-hostages deal that would pause Gaza fighting, bring more aid

Qatar has announced a truce-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas that would bring a four-day halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war

Qatar announces Israel-Hamas truce-for-hostages deal that would pause Gaza fighting, bring more aid
Economy|Environment|News|World

Exclusive-France, US to propose ban on private finance to coal-fired plants at COP28 - sources

France, backed by the United States, plans to seek a halt to private financing for coal-based

Exclusive-France, US to propose ban on private finance to coal-fired plants at COP28 - sources
Asia|News|World

41 workers stuck in a tunnel in India for 10th day given hot meals as rescue operation shifts gear

The 41 construction workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for over a week are finally getting hot meals, provided through a newly installed steel pipe, as rescuers work on an alternate plan of digging toward them vertically

41 workers stuck in a tunnel in India for 10th day given hot meals as rescue operation shifts gear
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Eruption of Papua New Guinea volcano subsides though thick ash is billowing 3 miles into the sky

The eruption of Papua New Guinea’s tallest volcano is subsiding but thick ash still billowed into the sky and coated roofs and palm trees nearby

Eruption of Papua New Guinea volcano subsides though thick ash is billowing 3 miles into the sky
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10 years later, a war-weary Ukraine reflects on events that began its collision course with Russia

Ten years ago, Ukrainians took to the streets to protest a decision by their Moscow-friendly president to move the country away from the European Union and toward Russia

10 years later, a war-weary Ukraine reflects on events that began its collision course with Russia
Environment|News|Science|World

Climate change hits women's health harder. Activists want leaders to address it at COP28

With the annual U.N.-led climate summit known as COP to convene later this month in Dubai, activists are urging policymakers to respond to climate change’s disproportionate impact on women and girls

Climate change hits women's health harder. Activists want leaders to address it at COP28
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says it put a military spy satellite into orbit on third try

North Korea says it has put a military spy satellite into orbit on its third attempt

North Korea says it put a military spy satellite into orbit on third try
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A man is charged with threatening a Palestinian rights group as tensions rise from Israel-Hamas war

A Utah man has been charged with threatening a Palestinian rights organization in Washington

A man is charged with threatening a Palestinian rights group as tensions rise from Israel-Hamas war
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave

The deaths of two people, muggings and a dangerous heat wave left legions of Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans angry and disappointed in the three-day Rio de Janeiro leg of the pop superstar’s Eras Tour

Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave
World|WrittenByLAPost

Victim or Villain? An American Mom's ISIS Story

In a disturbing video, a young American boy wanders through ISIS territory wearing a suicide vest. This chilling footage launched journalist Josh Baker on an investigation that revealed the boy’s identity and his family’s harrowing path into the terrorist group’s inner circle. It became a journey that exposed difficult truths about coercion versus complicity in one mother’s story. Investigative reporter Josh Baker first encountered the video through an anonymous contact in 2019. Alarmed by the sight of a child outfitted for a suicide bombing, Baker traveled from London to the boy’s aunt in Indiana. She identified him as 10-year-old Matthew

Victim or Villain? An American Mom's ISIS Story
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Rosalynn Carter's tiny hometown mourns a global figure who made many contributions at home

Rosalynn Carter’s tiny hometown of Plains, Georgia, is mourning the death of the former U.S. first lady and global humanitarian

Rosalynn Carter's tiny hometown mourns a global figure who made many contributions at home
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Israel reveals signs of Hamas activity at Shifa, but a promised command center remains elusive

Nearly a month ago, the Israeli military unveiled a detailed 3D model of Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

Israel reveals signs of Hamas activity at Shifa, but a promised command center remains elusive
World|WrittenByLAPost

Netflix Family Awarded $261 Million After Medical Nightmare

In a controversial ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider the appeal of an Illinois inmate who has been kept in isolation and denied outside recreation for nearly three years. The court’s brief order rejecting the case gave no rationale, as is customary. But three dissenting liberal justices penned a forceful rebuttal, decrying the appalling mistreatment suffered by inmate Michael Johnson. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, described the harrowing conditions imposed on Johnson at Pontiac Correctional Center. “Throughout that period, Johnson spent almost every hour of his life in a cell

Netflix Family Awarded $261 Million After Medical Nightmare
Environment|News|Science|World

UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge

A new United Nations report calculates that the globe is speeding to 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius (4.5 to 5.2 degrees Fahrenheit) of global warming since pre-industrial times, set to blow well past the agreed upon international climate threshold

UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge
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Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, COVID-19 inquiry told

A former chief scientific adviser says Boris Johnson struggled as British prime minister to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, COVID-19 inquiry told
Africa|Health|News|World

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 people and infecting more than 8,000

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified
Environment|Science|World

UK leader Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the U.K. is setting up a new science initiative to help develop flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat and other crops that are more resilient to climate change

UK leader Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition
Asia|News|World

Nearly 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrive by boat in Indonesia’s Aceh region in one week

Almost 1,000 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar have arrived by boat in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh in the last six days

Nearly 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrive by boat in Indonesia’s Aceh region in one week
Health|News|World

Live updates | WHO official says Gaza hospital situation 'catastrophic'

A top World Health Organization official described the hospital situation in Gaza as ‘catastrophic’ on Monday, saying most are no longer functioning and what remains will likely be overwhelmed by thousands of births expected in the next month

Live updates | WHO official says Gaza hospital situation 'catastrophic'
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China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza

China’s top diplomat welcomed four Arab foreign ministers and the Indonesian one to Beijing, saying his country would work with “our brothers and sisters” in the Arab and Islamic world to try to end the war in Gaza as soon as possible

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza
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US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, traveling to Kyiv by train from Poland

US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine
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Australia's leader criticizes China over its warship's use of sonar that injured a naval diver

Australia's prime minister has criticized China for what he calls a “dangerous” encounter between Chinese and Australian warships but declined to say whether he raised the issue with President Xi Jinping

Australia's leader criticizes China over its warship's use of sonar that injured a naval diver
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Israel battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands

Israeli forces are battling Hamas militants around a hospital in northern Gaza where thousands of patients and displaced people have been sheltering for weeks

Israel battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands
Americas|Election|World

Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path: 'No room for lukewarm measures'

What many deemed impossible just months ago is reality: Right-wing populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s presidency

Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path: 'No room for lukewarm measures'
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Online abuse of politically active Afghan women tripled after Taliban takeover, rights group reports

Rights group Afghan Witness says online abuse and hate speech targeting politically active Afghan women significantly increased since the Taliban took over the country in August 2021

Online abuse of politically active Afghan women tripled after Taliban takeover, rights group reports
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian

Reactions are pouring in to the death of Rosalynn Carter

Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian
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Notable quotes from former first lady Rosalynn Carter

Notable quotes from former first lady Rosalynn Carter

Notable quotes from former first lady Rosalynn Carter
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French performers lead a silent Paris march for peace between Israelis and Palestinians

French performers from different religious and ethnic backgrounds have led thousands of people on a silent march through Paris to call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians and unity in France

French performers lead a silent Paris march for peace between Israelis and Palestinians
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Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96
Environment|World

Fires in Brazil threaten jaguars, houses and plants in the world's largest tropical wetlands

In the first two weeks of November, fires fueled by unusually dry and hot weather destroyed nearly 770,000 hectares (1.9 million acres) of the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetlands

Fires in Brazil threaten jaguars, houses and plants in the world's largest tropical wetlands
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An orphaned teenager who was taken to Russia early in the Ukraine war is back home with relatives

An orphaned Ukrainian teenager who was taken to Russia last year during the war in his country returned home on his 18th birthday

An orphaned teenager who was taken to Russia early in the Ukraine war is back home with relatives
Crime|MidEast|News|Videos|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack an Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea and take 25 crew members hostage

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a crucial Red Sea shipping route and taken the 25-member crew hostage

Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack an Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea and take 25 crew members hostage
MidEast|News|Political|World

Dissent over US policy in the Israel-Hamas war stirs unusual public protests from federal employees

President Joe Biden and Congress are facing some unusually public challenges over their support for Israel’s offensive against Hamas

Dissent over US policy in the Israel-Hamas war stirs unusual public protests from federal employees
Europe|News|World

Russian drones target Kyiv as UK Defense Ministry says little chance of front-line change

Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian capital Sunday as the British Defense Ministry said there were “few immediate prospects” for change along the Ukrainian front line as the war enters its second winter

Russian drones target Kyiv as UK Defense Ministry says little chance of front-line change
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Marcos says China showing interest in South China Sea atolls closer to coast of the Philippines

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr_ says the situation for his nation in the South China Sea “has become more dire.”

Marcos says China showing interest in South China Sea atolls closer to coast of the Philippines
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31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital, but scores of trauma patients remain

The World Health Organization says 31 premature babies in “extremely critical condition” have been evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital and will be transferred to Egypt for specialized care

31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital, but scores of trauma patients remain
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41 workers in India are stuck in a tunnel for an 8th day. Officials consider alternate rescue plans

Officials trying to save 41 workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for eight days are contemplating alternative rescue plans after snags with a drilling machine caused them to halt digging

41 workers in India are stuck in a tunnel for an 8th day. Officials consider alternate rescue plans
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

For this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change

Pope Francis is hosting a special lunch for more than 1,000 poor people to mark the Catholic Church's World Day of the Poor

For this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change
MidEast|News|World

Biden says 'revitalized Palestinian Authority' should eventually govern Gaza and the West Bank

President Joe Biden says that achieving a cease-fire amid Israel’s war with Hamas “is not peace” and that an important key to lasting stability is a reunited Gaza Strip and West Bank that can be governed under “a revitalized Palestinian Authority.”

Biden says 'revitalized Palestinian Authority' should eventually govern Gaza and the West Bank
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American arrested in Venezuela just days after Biden administration eases oil sanctions

A California man’s family is pleading for his release after they say he was wrongfully arrested in Venezuela and held for ransom just days after President Joe Biden eased crippling oil sanctions on the socialist-run government

American arrested in Venezuela just days after Biden administration eases oil sanctions
Europe|News|World

French Holocaust survivors are recoiling at new antisemitism, and activists are pleading for peace

Survivors of Nazi atrocities have joined young Jewish activists in Paris to sound the alarm about resurgent antisemitic hate speech, graffiti and abuse linked to the Israel-Hamas war

French Holocaust survivors are recoiling at new antisemitism, and activists are pleading for peace
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California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration

California Democratic Party leaders have canceled a portion of their state convention following a large demonstration calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration
MidEast|News|World

Thousands march in Jerusalem to press Israel's government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza

Thousands of family members and supporters of some 240 hostages held in Gaza have streamed into Jerusalem on foot to castigate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of the war with Hamas

Thousands march in Jerusalem to press Israel's government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza
Environment|News|Science|Uncategorized|World

A volcano may keep residents out of an evacuated Iceland town for months

People in southwest Iceland are on edge, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes peninsula will erupt

A volcano may keep residents out of an evacuated Iceland town for months
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's troops work to advance on Russian-held side of key river after gaining footholds

Ukraine's military says its troops are working to push back Russian forces positioned on the east bank of the Dnieper River

Ukraine's troops work to advance on Russian-held side of key river after gaining footholds
Americas|Environment|News|World

Residents battling a new train line in northern Mexico face a wall of government secrecy

Residents in the northern Mexican state of Sonora are battling a new train line that threatens to displace their homes and cut up the local ecosystem

Residents battling a new train line in northern Mexico face a wall of government secrecy
Health|MidEast|News|World

First group of wounded Palestinian children from Israel-Hamas war arrives in United Arab Emirates

The first planeload of Palestinian children wounded in the Israel-Hamas war raging in the Gaza Strip has reached the United Arab Emirates, part of a pledged relief effort by the country to aid 1,000 children

First group of wounded Palestinian children from Israel-Hamas war arrives in United Arab Emirates
MidEast|News|World

32 babies in critical condition are among the patients left at Gaza's main hospital, UN team says

A United Nations team was briefly allowed into Gaza’s largest hospital after it was evacuated by Israeli troops

32 babies in critical condition are among the patients left at Gaza's main hospital, UN team says
MidEast|News|World

Jordan's foreign minister offers blistering criticism of Israel as its war on Hamas rages on

Jordan’s foreign minister has offered blistering criticism of Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, describing it as “blatant aggression” against Palestinian civilians that threaten to engulf the wider Middle East

Jordan's foreign minister offers blistering criticism of Israel as its war on Hamas rages on
MidEast|News|World

The world's attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause

With the onset of the war between Israel and Hamas, the world’s attention has swung away from the nearly 2-year-old conflict in Ukraine

The world's attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

El Salvador's Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president

The Miss Universe competition hosted by El Salvador is the latest spectacle touted by President Nayib Bukele in his efforts to change the reputation of his historically violence-torn nation

El Salvador's Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president
Asia|Environment|News|World

41 workers remain trapped in tunnel in India for seventh day as drilling operations face challenges

Forty-one workers remain trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India for a seventh day as a new drilling matching arrived on site to replace the damaged one

41 workers remain trapped in tunnel in India for seventh day as drilling operations face challenges
Asia|Business|News|US|World

Taiwan envoy says he's hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions in the Asia-Pacific region

The 92-year-old businessman who represented Taiwan at this week’s summit of Asia-Pacific leaders in San Francisco says he's hopeful that a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping will help reduce tensions between the two superpowers and in the region

Taiwan envoy says he's hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions in the Asia-Pacific region
Environment|World

US wildlife managers have no immediate plans to capture wandering Mexican gray wolf

It’s been a long journey from the forests of Arizona, across the dusty high desert of central New Mexico to the edge of what is known as the Yellowstone of the Southwest for one lone Mexican gray wolf

US wildlife managers have no immediate plans to capture wandering Mexican gray wolf
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Travel|World

Rio's iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest

Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with a welcome to Brazil message for Taylor Swift

Rio's iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians, including 3 militants, as West Bank violence surges

Israeli forces have killed five Palestinians, including three militants, across the West Bank, deepening a surge of violence in the occupied territory that has accompanied Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip

Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians, including 3 militants, as West Bank violence surges
Crime|News|World

Professor's lawyer says video footage will clear his client charged in death of pro-Israel protester

A California prosecutor says evidence supports involuntary manslaughter and battery charges against a college professor accused in the death of a Jewish protester after an altercation at a demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war

Professor's lawyer says video footage will clear his client charged in death of pro-Israel protester
Americas|News|US|World

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home, Carter Center says

The Carter Center has announced that former first lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home, Carter Center says
Health|News|US|World

The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead

The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
MidEast|News|US|World

US sanctions Iran-backed militia members in Iraq conducting strikes against American forces

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah, which is accused of being behind a spate of recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria following the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas against Israel

US sanctions Iran-backed militia members in Iraq conducting strikes against American forces
Arts|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|News|World

One of Napoleon's signature bicorne hats on auction in France could fetch upwards of $650,000

One of the signature broad, black bicorne hats that Napoleon Bonaparte wore when he ruled 19th-century France and waged war in Europe is expected to fetch more than half a million euros (dollars) at auction

One of Napoleon's signature bicorne hats on auction in France could fetch upwards of $650,000
Europe|News|World

More than 2,400 Ukrainian children taken to Belarus, a Yale study finds

More than 2,400 Ukrainian children aged 6-17 have been taken to Belarus from four regions of Ukraine that are partially occupied by Russian forces, a study by Yale University has found

More than 2,400 Ukrainian children taken to Belarus, a Yale study finds
Education|News|US|World

Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia

The federal government has opened civil rights investigations at seven schools and universities over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war

Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia
Europe|News|Uncategorized|Videos|World

The harrowing Ukraine war doc '20 Days in Mariupol' is coming to TV. Here's how to watch

The visceral documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” about Russia’s early assault on the Ukrainian city will soon reach its widest audience yet

The harrowing Ukraine war doc '20 Days in Mariupol' is coming to TV. Here's how to watch
Asia|Health|News|World

More than a million Afghans will go back after Pakistan begins expelling foreigners without papers

About 1.3 million Afghans are expected to return to their country of origin from Pakistan, the U.N. health agency warned, weeks after authorities began expelling foreigners living in the country illegally

More than a million Afghans will go back after Pakistan begins expelling foreigners without papers
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Don't be fooled by Biden and Xi talks − China and the US are enduring rivals rather than engaged partners

It’s good to talk − just don’t expect it to result in a reset in relations between Beijing and Washington.

Don't be fooled by Biden and Xi talks − China and the US are enduring rivals rather than engaged partners
Health|Science|World

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times

Female bodies have an advantage in endurance ability that means Paleolithic women likely hunted game, not just gathered plants. The story is written in living and ancient human bodies.

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Political|World

Russian authorities ask the Supreme Court to declare the LGBTQ 'movement' extremist

The Russian Justice Ministry says it has filed a lawsuit with the country’s Supreme Court to outlaw the LGBTQ “international public movement” as extremist

Russian authorities ask the Supreme Court to declare the LGBTQ 'movement' extremist
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian marines claim multiple bridgeheads across a key Russian strategic barrier

Ukraine’s marine corps says it has secured multiple bridgeheads on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region in fighting it described as having caused thousands of Russian casualties and destroyed dozens of ammunition warehouses, armored vehicles and other weaponry

Ukrainian marines claim multiple bridgeheads across a key Russian strategic barrier
Asia|News|World

Powerful earthquake shakes southern Philippines, causing ceilings to fall at malls

A powerful undersea earthquake has shaken the southern Philippines, causing ceilings in shopping malls to plunge to the ground as shoppers screamed

Powerful earthquake shakes southern Philippines, causing ceilings to fall at malls
Americas|Asia|Economy|Environment|News|Technology|US|World

US and Philippines sign a nuclear cooperation pact allowing US investment and technologies

The United States and the Philippines have signed a nuclear cooperation pact under which U.S. investment and technologies are to help the Southeast Asian nation transition to cleaner energy and bolster its power supply

US and Philippines sign a nuclear cooperation pact allowing US investment and technologies
MidEast|News|World

UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as communications blackout hinders aid coordination

The United Nations was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation after internet and telephone services collapsed in the besieged enclave because of a lack of fuel

UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as communications blackout hinders aid coordination
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At a Global South summit, Modi urges leaders to unite against challenges from the Israel-Hamas war

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of developing nations to unite in the face of growing challenges due to the Israel-Hamas war

At a Global South summit, Modi urges leaders to unite against challenges from the Israel-Hamas war
Asia|Europe|MidEast|News|US|World

Biden seizes a chance to refocus on Asia as wars rage in Europe and the Mideast

With wars raging in Europe and the Middle East, it can be hard for President Joe Biden to focus on Asia, even though that was his original foreign policy goal

Biden seizes a chance to refocus on Asia as wars rage in Europe and the Mideast
MidEast|News|World

'Bring them home': As the battle for Gaza rages, hostage families wait with trepidation

Abbey Onn lost her aunt and a young cousin when Hamas attackers rampaged through Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7

'Bring them home': As the battle for Gaza rages, hostage families wait with trepidation
Americas|Crime|Health|News|World

Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police

One of Haiti's most vulnerable and impoverished communities is recovering from a gang attack that targeted a hospital serving as a lifeline for many

Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Biden and López Obrador have talked fentanyl and US-Mexico migration. They pledged solidarity

President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador have pledged to work side-by-side to confront illicit fentanyl trafficking into the U.S. and to manage a growing number of migrants traveling to the border between their nations

Biden and López Obrador have talked fentanyl and US-Mexico migration. They pledged solidarity
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Turkish and German leaders air deep differences on the Israel-Hamas war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have aired deep differences over the war between Israel and Hamas as the Turkish leader makes a brief and tensely anticipated visit to Berlin

Turkish and German leaders air deep differences on the Israel-Hamas war
Asia|News|World

New drill bores deeper into tunnel rubble in India to create an escape pipe for 40 trapped workers

Rescuers drilled deeper into the rubble of a collapsed road tunnel in northern India to fix wide pipes for 40 workers trapped underground for a sixth day to crawl to their freedom

New drill bores deeper into tunnel rubble in India to create an escape pipe for 40 trapped workers
Asia|News|US|World

China's Xi is courting Indo-Pacific leaders in a flurry of talks at a summit in San Francisco

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expanding his diplomatic efforts to build more partnerships with Indo-Pacific leaders after his meeting with President Joe Biden at a time of intensifying competition with the United States

China's Xi is courting Indo-Pacific leaders in a flurry of talks at a summit in San Francisco
Business|News|Technology|US|World

Corporate, global leaders peer into a future expected to be reshaped by AI, for better or worse

President Joe Biden and other global leaders have spent the past few days melding minds with Silicon Valley titans in San Francisco

Corporate, global leaders peer into a future expected to be reshaped by AI, for better or worse
Africa|Americas|Economy|News|World

A Ghana reparations summit agrees on a global fund to compensate Africans for the slave trade

Delegates at a reparations summit in Ghana have agreed to establish a Global Reparation Fund to push for overdue compensation for millions of Africans enslaved centuries ago during the trans-Atlantic slave trade

A Ghana reparations summit agrees on a global fund to compensate Africans for the slave trade
Crime|News|World

Canadian man convicted of murder for killing 4 Muslim family members with his pickup

A Canadian man has been found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder for deliberately using his pickup to kill four members of a Muslim family two years ago

Canadian man convicted of murder for killing 4 Muslim family members with his pickup
Asia|Crime|Health|News|US|World

China's agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US, but not solve overdose epidemic

China has agreed to curtail shipments of the chemicals used to make fentanyl, the drug at the heart of the U.S. overdose epidemic

China's agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US, but not solve overdose epidemic
Europe|News|Political|World

In Russia, more Kremlin critics are being imprisoned as intolerance of dissent grows

Russia under President Vladimir Putin has been closing in on those who challenge the Kremlin

In Russia, more Kremlin critics are being imprisoned as intolerance of dissent grows
Health|News|World

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say
Economy|News|US|World

US imposes new sanctions over Russian oil price cap violations, Kremlin influence in the Balkans

The U.S. Treasury has levied a new round of sanctions on firms and ships that used U.S. service providers to carry Russian crude oil in violation of the multinational price cap — and imposed another set of sanctions on a group of Balkan people and firms tied to Kremlin influence in the region

US imposes new sanctions over Russian oil price cap violations, Kremlin influence in the Balkans
MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel's action in Gaza. Who are they?

As the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, there’s a bitter battle for public opinion flaring in the U.S., with angry rallies on many college campuses and disruptive protests at prominent venues in several major cities

Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel's action in Gaza. Who are they?
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Hamas isn't the first military group to hide behind civilians as a way to wage war

The Taliban and the Islamic State group are among the militant groups that have been known to use civilians as human shields in the past, in order to try to shift their opponents’ war calculations.

Hamas isn't the first military group to hide behind civilians as a way to wage war
Crime|News|World

The top UN court has ordered Syria to do all it can to prevent torture

The United Nations’ top court has ordered the Syrian government to “take all measures within its powers” to prevent torture

The top UN court has ordered Syria to do all it can to prevent torture
Europe|News|World

After court defeat, the UK says its Rwanda migrant plan can still work. Legal experts are skeptical

Britain’s interior minister says the U.K. government can revive its blocked plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda without breaching international law

After court defeat, the UK says its Rwanda migrant plan can still work. Legal experts are skeptical
Europe|News|World

Finland will close 4 border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of organizing a flow of migrants

Finland’s government says it will close four crossing points on its long border with Russia to stop the flow of migrants that it accuses Moscow of ushering to the border in recent months

Finland will close 4 border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of organizing a flow of migrants
News|US|World

Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco

Demonstrators seeking a cease-fire in Gaza blocked bridges on both sides of the U.S., including a major span into San Francisco during a global trade summit with President Joe Biden and other world leaders

Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco
Americas|News|World

Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass

For the auxiliary bishop of Managua, fellow priests and many in the pews who have had to flee or were exiled from Nicaragua recently, the Sunday afternoon Mass at a Miami parish is not only a way to find solace in community

Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass
News|World

Women's activism in Iran continues, despite street protests dying down in face of state repression

Iranian women are still pressing for women’s rights and equality, just in quieter forms, including not wearing mandatory hair covers. Imprisoned activists are also leaking messages to others.

Women's activism in Iran continues, despite street protests dying down in face of state repression
Arts|Crime|News|World

Russian artist who protested Ukraine war gets 7 years in prison in latest crackdown on free speech

A Russian court has convicted an artist and musician for replacing supermarket price tags with antiwar slogans and sentenced her to seven years in prison

Russian artist who protested Ukraine war gets 7 years in prison in latest crackdown on free speech
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One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer body FIFA have been urged by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers
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Rich countries may have met $100 billion climate goal last year -OECD

Developed nations may have achieved their overdue promise of $100 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2022, the OECD said on Thursday, an

Rich countries may have met $100 billion climate goal last year -OECD
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Xi-Biden meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping haven't resolved any of the vital geopolitical issues dividing the world’s two largest economies

Xi-Biden meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain
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Live updates | Gaza loses communications due to lack of fuel. Israel signals forces may move south

A dire fuel shortage in the Gaza Strip has shut down all internet and phone networks

Live updates | Gaza loses communications due to lack of fuel. Israel signals forces may move south
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David Cameron visits the Ukrainian port of Odesa, his first overseas trip as the UK's top diplomat

David Cameron has traveled to the Ukrainian port of Odesa in his first overseas trip as Britain’s new foreign minister

David Cameron visits the Ukrainian port of Odesa, his first overseas trip as the UK's top diplomat
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Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis

Internet and telephone services have collapsed across the Gaza Strip for lack of fuel, the main Palestinian provider says, bringing a potentially long-term communications blackout

Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis
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Take heart, it looks like China could send new pandas to the US

Chinese President Xi Jinping is signaling that China will send new pandas to the United States

Take heart, it looks like China could send new pandas to the US
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Fire at a coal mining company building in northern China kills 26 and injures dozens

A fire in a coal company building in a northern Chinese city has killed 26 people and injured at least 38

Fire at a coal mining company building in northern China kills 26 and injures dozens
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Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he's specifically avoiding a trade deal

The United States and 13 partners in the Indo-Pacific region are announcing a signed deal on supply chains and agreements in principle on climate and anti-corruption efforts

Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he's specifically avoiding a trade deal
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Driver arrested after a car struck a barricade near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo

Police in Japan say they have arrested a driver after a vehicle crashed into a temporary barricade near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo, injuring one police officer

Driver arrested after a car struck a barricade near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo
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Indian rescuers start drilling to reach 40 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel since the weekend

Rescuers in northern India are supplying food and medicine to 40 construction workers as officials started drilling through the rubble to reach the men who have been buried since a portion of the tunnel they were working on collapsed over the weekend

Indian rescuers start drilling to reach 40 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel since the weekend
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Police and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war

Police and protesters have clashed outside Democratic National Committee headquarters during a demonstration for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas

Police and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war
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Pandas, fentanyl and Taiwan — takeaways from Biden's long-awaited meeting with Xi

President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for hours on Wednesday in a widely anticipated encounter intended to recalibrate tensions between the two countries

Pandas, fentanyl and Taiwan — takeaways from Biden's long-awaited meeting with Xi
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Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says

Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay have reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism leveled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views

Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says
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The Israeli military has set its sights on southern Gaza. Problems loom in next phase of war

After raiding the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital, Israel appears close to completing its takeover of the besieged territory’s northern sector

The Israeli military has set its sights on southern Gaza. Problems loom in next phase of war
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US Navy warship shoots down drone from Yemen over the Red Sea

U.S. officials say a Navy warship shot down a drone that was heading toward the ship as it sailed in the southern Red Sea

US Navy warship shoots down drone from Yemen over the Red Sea
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Heavily armed Haitian gang surrounds hospital in capital and traps people inside

A heavily armed gang surrounded a hospital in Haiti, trapping women, children and newborns inside until police rescued them

Heavily armed Haitian gang surrounds hospital in capital and traps people inside
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Supplies alone won’t save Gaza hospital patients and evacuation remains perilous, experts say

A day after Palestinian authorities called for an evacuation of Gaza’s biggest hospital, Israeli soldiers have raided it and say they were accompanied by medical teams bringing baby food, incubators and other equipment

Supplies alone won’t save Gaza hospital patients and evacuation remains perilous, experts say
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Volcanic Iceland is rumbling again as magma rises − a geologist explains eruptions in the land of fire and ice

Iceland’s volcanic activity is generally tame compared with explosive eruptions along the Pacific’s Ring of Fire. This time, it’s shaking up a town.

Volcanic Iceland is rumbling again as magma rises − a geologist explains eruptions in the land of fire and ice
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UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors in Gaza

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution calling for “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip” after four failed attempts to respond to the Israel-Hamas war

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors in Gaza
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Biden hosts APEC reception after reaching agreements with Xi on key issues. Follow live updates

President Joe Biden is welcoming leaders gathered for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference by noting that San Francisco is where “America reaches out all across the Pacific” and “a place where many left their hearts.”

Biden hosts APEC reception after reaching agreements with Xi on key issues. Follow live updates
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The UK government wants to send migrants to Rwanda. Here's why judges say it's unlawful

Britain’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government's flagship policy to send migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda is unlawful

The UK government wants to send migrants to Rwanda. Here's why judges say it's unlawful
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EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine

The European Union’s executive has proposed to the member states a new package of sanctions targeting Russia

EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine
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Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas signals her interest in NATO's top job

Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is signaling that she's willing to put her name forward for NATO’s top job when it falls vacant next year

Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas signals her interest in NATO's top job
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Yemen's Houthis have launched strikes at Israel during the war in Gaza. What threat do they pose?

For years, the Houthi rebels controlling northern Yemen have chanted slogans at their mass rallies calling for the destruction of Israel

Yemen's Houthis have launched strikes at Israel during the war in Gaza. What threat do they pose?
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Russian woman goes on trial in a cafe bombing that killed a prominent military blogger

A woman has gone on trial in St. Petersburg in the bombing at a cafe that killed a prominent Russian military blogger after he was given a bust of himself that then exploded

Russian woman goes on trial in a cafe bombing that killed a prominent military blogger
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Ukraine says it now has a foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River near Kherson city

A top Ukrainian official says its troops have established a beachhead on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River near Kherson, an important advance in overcoming one of Russia’s most significant strategic barriers in the war

Ukraine says it now has a foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River near Kherson city
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Taiwan's participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China's bonds

Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people and its high-tech economy to break the diplomatic embargo on it imposed by authoritarian China

Taiwan's participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China's bonds
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FlyDubai resumes flights to Afghanistan after halting them 2 years ago as Taliban captured Kabul

Officials from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban welcomed the resumption of FlyDubai flights to Kabul international airport

FlyDubai resumes flights to Afghanistan after halting them 2 years ago as Taliban captured Kabul
Science|Technology|World

Scientists suspect there's ice hiding on the Moon, and a host of missions from the US and beyond are searching for it

Some dark craters on the Moon are never exposed to light − ice could be hiding in these permanently shadowed regions, and India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission marked a big step toward finding it.

Scientists suspect there's ice hiding on the Moon, and a host of missions from the US and beyond are searching for it
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Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support

More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert on Wednesday night over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community

Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support
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China's state media take a new tone toward the US ahead of meeting between their leaders

Ahead of the highly anticipated meeting on Wednesday between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Chinese state media have taken a new tone toward the U.S. with less negative coverage, calls for a return to warmer ties and stories of Americans with positive connections to the country

China's state media take a new tone toward the US ahead of meeting between their leaders
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An ethnic resistance group in northern Myanmar says an entire army battalion has surrendered to it

A Myanmar army battalion based near the Chinese border has reportedly surrendered to an alliance of ethnic armed groups that launched a surprise offensive last month in the country’s northeast

An ethnic resistance group in northern Myanmar says an entire army battalion has surrendered to it
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Live updates | Israeli tanks and soldiers search Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound

Two and a half weeks after sending tanks and ground troops into northern Gaza, Israeli forces have entered a hospital that they claim Hamas operates out of

Live updates | Israeli tanks and soldiers search Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound
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Kohli and Shami lead India into Cricket World Cup final after 70-run win over New Zealand

Virat Kohli has struck a record-breaking century and Mohammed Shami has taken another five-wicket haul to guide India into the Cricket World Cup final

Kohli and Shami lead India into Cricket World Cup final after 70-run win over New Zealand
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Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to 'pick up the phone' for any urgent concerns: 'That's progress'

U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications

Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to 'pick up the phone' for any urgent concerns: 'That's progress'
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China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting

China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change ahead of a major U.N. meeting on the issue

China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting
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Israel searches for traces of Hamas in raid of key Gaza hospital packed with patients

Israeli troops stormed into Gaza’s largest hospital, searching for traces of Hamas inside and beneath the facility filled with hundreds of patients, including newborns, who have gone for days without electricity and with little food

Israel searches for traces of Hamas in raid of key Gaza hospital packed with patients
Africa|Americas|News|US|World

US will resume food aid to millions across Ethiopia after monthslong pause over massive corruption

The United States Agency for International Development says it plans to restart food aid deliveries for millions of people across Ethiopia in December, five months after it halted its nationwide program over a massive corruption scheme by local officials

US will resume food aid to millions across Ethiopia after monthslong pause over massive corruption
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UK top court says a plan to send migrants to Rwanda is illegal. The government still wants to do it

The British government says it will still try to send some migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda, despite the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that the contentious plan is illegal

UK top court says a plan to send migrants to Rwanda is illegal. The government still wants to do it
Americas|Business|Economy|Food|News|World

Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them

Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months

Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them
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Biden and Xi agree to restore some military-to-military communications between the US and China

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces

Biden and Xi agree to restore some military-to-military communications between the US and China
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China leads list of labor abusers, sometimes akin to slavery, detected on fishing vessels worldwide

A new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery

China leads list of labor abusers, sometimes akin to slavery, detected on fishing vessels worldwide
Asia|News|World

Some of the 40 workers trapped in India tunnel collapse get sick as glitches delay rescue

Some of the 40 workers trapped for days in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India are getting sick, while falling debris and technical glitches delay the work to free them

Some of the 40 workers trapped in India tunnel collapse get sick as glitches delay rescue
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The UN Security Council is trying for a fifth time to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war

After four failed attempts, the U.N. Security Council is trying for a fifth time to come up with a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war

The UN Security Council is trying for a fifth time to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war
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UAE president visits Dubai Air Show as Russian arms company shows attack helicopter used in Ukraine

The leader of the United Arab Emirates has toured the Dubai Air Show as a sanctioned arms supplier displayed an attack helicopter used in Russia's war on Ukraine

UAE president visits Dubai Air Show as Russian arms company shows attack helicopter used in Ukraine
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles

North Korea says it has successfully tested new solid-fuel engines designed for intermediate-range ballistic missiles

North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles
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Lush, private Northern California estate is site for Xi-Biden meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their long anticipated meeting at Filoli, a historic country house and museum with lavish gardens just south of San Francisco

Lush, private Northern California estate is site for Xi-Biden meeting
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Colombia begins sterilization of hippos descended from pets of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar

Colombia has begun the sterilization of hippopotamuses, descendants of animals illegally brought to the country by late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s

Colombia begins sterilization of hippos descended from pets of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar
Americas|Crime|News|World

Authorities in El Salvador dismantle smuggling ring, arrest 10 including 2 police officers

Police in El Salvador have arrested 10 people accused of operating a migrant smuggling ring

Authorities in El Salvador dismantle smuggling ring, arrest 10 including 2 police officers
Economy|MidEast|News|World

US extends sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran

The Biden administration has extended by four months a sanctions waiver that will allow Iraq to continue to purchase electricity from Iran

US extends sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran
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Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary

The captain of Israel’s soccer team displayed the shoe of a young boy that he said was kidnapped by Hamas militants during their deadly Oct. 7 raid, an act of solidarity with those Israelis still being held captive in the Gaza Strip ahead of the team’s Wednesday game in Hungary

Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary
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US Catholic bishops meet; leaders call for unity and peace amid internal strife and global conflict

Catholic leaders called for peace in a war-torn world and unity amid strife within their own ranks as U.S. bishops gather in Baltimore

US Catholic bishops meet; leaders call for unity and peace amid internal strife and global conflict
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Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying 'never again'

Supporters of Israel have rallied by the tens of thousands on Washington's National Mall, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.”

Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying 'never again'
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

A man convicted in the 2006 killing of a Russian journalist wins a pardon after serving in Ukraine

A lawyer for a man convicted in the 2006 killing of Russian investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya received a presidential pardon after a stint fighting in Ukraine

A man convicted in the 2006 killing of a Russian journalist wins a pardon after serving in Ukraine
Economy|News|Opinion|World

Biden-Xi meeting: 6 essential reads on what to look out for as US, Chinese leaders hold face-to-face talks

Scholars writing for The Conversation take a deeper look at some of the issues expected to be on the agenda when the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies meet.

Biden-Xi meeting: 6 essential reads on what to look out for as US, Chinese leaders hold face-to-face talks
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|World

Airstrike kills renowned doctor in Gaza and relatives who sought shelter together

A well-known doctor at Gaza’s largest hospital was killed along with three relatives in an airstrike on the home where they were sheltering

Airstrike kills renowned doctor in Gaza and relatives who sought shelter together
Opinion|Political|World

Dreams of a 'broken up' Russia might turn into a nightmare for the West – and an opportunity for China

Hawkish foreign policy wonks have called for a breakup of Russia. But would that fall into Beijing’s hands?

Dreams of a 'broken up' Russia might turn into a nightmare for the West – and an opportunity for China
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Renowned Canadian-born Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver is confirmed killed in Hamas attack

Vivian Silver, a Canadian-born Israeli activist who devoted her life to seeking peace with the Palestinians, was confirmed killed in Hamas’ Oct. 7 incursion into southern Israel

Renowned Canadian-born Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver is confirmed killed in Hamas attack
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The European Union is struggling to produce and send the ammunition it promised to Ukraine

European Union nations have acknowledged they may fail to fulfill a promise for ammunition Ukraine needs to stave off Russia's invasion and win back occupied territory

The European Union is struggling to produce and send the ammunition it promised to Ukraine
Health|Science|World

UK experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries

An expert scientific committee advising the British government recommended for the first time Tuesday that children should be immunized with the chickenpox vaccine — decades after the shots were made widely available in other countries, including the U.S., Canada and Australia

UK experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries
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Russian court fines Google for failing to store personal data on its users

A Moscow court has fined Google for failing to store personal data on its Russian users

Russian court fines Google for failing to store personal data on its users
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Liberia's leader Weah is facing a tight runoff vote for a second term against challenger Boakai

Liberian President George Weah's quest for a second term faces a close runoff vote on Tuesday

Liberia's leader Weah is facing a tight runoff vote for a second term against challenger Boakai
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Israeli military forces raid Gaza's largest hospital in operation against Hamas

The Israeli military says its forces are raiding Gaza’s largest hospital, the site of a lengthy standoff with the Hamas militant group

Israeli military forces raid Gaza's largest hospital in operation against Hamas
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New Zealand held a Bird of the Century competition. John Oliver got this puking bird to win

Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest

New Zealand held a Bird of the Century competition. John Oliver got this puking bird to win
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Charles at 75: Britain's king celebrates birthday with full schedule as he makes up for lost time

At an age when many of his contemporaries have long since retired, King Charles III is not one to put his feet up

Charles at 75: Britain's king celebrates birthday with full schedule as he makes up for lost time
Africa|Crime|Economy|Health|News|World

Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each

Internal documents obtained by The Associated Press show that the World Health Organization has paid $250 each to at least 104 women in Congo who say they were sexually abused or exploited by Ebola outbreak responders

Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each
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Live updates | Israel says it has launched an operation inside Gaza hospital

The Israeli army says its forces are carrying out “a precise and targeted operation” against Hamas militants in a specific area of Shifa hospital, the largest in the besieged territory of Gaza

Live updates | Israel says it has launched an operation inside Gaza hospital
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The head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong

The head of the Catholic church in China has begun a trip to Hong Kong at the invitation of the city’s pope-appointed Roman Catholic cardinal, marking the first official visit by a Beijing bishop in history

The head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong
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A missing sailor's last message from Hurricane Otis was to ask his family to pray for him

When Hurricane Otis roared into Acapulco Bay on Oct 25 with 165 mile per hour winds, sailor Ruben Torres recorded a 10-second audio message from a yacht called the Sereno

A missing sailor's last message from Hurricane Otis was to ask his family to pray for him
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Biden says his goal for Xi meeting is to get US-China communications back to 'normal'

President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have swept into San Francisco and are making their final preparations for their first engagement in a year

Biden says his goal for Xi meeting is to get US-China communications back to 'normal'
Crime|News|Opinion|US|World

1 in 3 US Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows

Despite ongoing efforts to combat anti-Asian racism that arose after the pandemic, a third of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders say they have experienced an act of abuse based on their race or ethnicity in the last year

1 in 3 US Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows
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South Korea's Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will discuss international response to the purported North Korean-Russian weapons deal during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco this week

South Korea's Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal
Asia|News|US|World

White House hoping Biden-Xi meeting brings progress on military communications, fentanyl fight

U.S. officials are expressing hope that this week's highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will produce some concrete results

White House hoping Biden-Xi meeting brings progress on military communications, fentanyl fight
World|WrittenByLAPost

Trainer's 527 Citations for Safety Violation Expose Crisis of Enforcement

Santa Anita Park, a renowned Southern California horse racing venue, has built a reputation for having stringent safety measures to protect its equine athletes. However, recent revelations have raised serious concerns within the horse racing community regarding hypocrisy and favoritism at the track. The issues center around trainer Dan Blacker, who was cited for a staggering 527 violations by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) for failing to schedule veterinary examinations within 72 hours of racehorses’ workouts. This violation was uncovered following the tragic breakdown and subsequent euthanization of Blacker’s unraced 2-year-old filly, Animae, after a workout. Investigators found that

Trainer's 527 Citations for Safety Violation Expose Crisis of Enforcement
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Is Hamas hiding in Gaza's main hospital? Israel's claim is now a focal point in a dayslong stalemate

Gaza’s Shifa Hospital has become the focus of a dayslong stalemate in Israel’s war against Hamas

Is Hamas hiding in Gaza's main hospital? Israel's claim is now a focal point in a dayslong stalemate
Health|MidEast|News|World

Detroit-area doctor grieves the loss of 20 relatives killed during Israel's war against Hamas

Each time Dr. Emad Shehada’s phone rings, the suburban Detroit pulmonologist worries that it could be more bad news about loved ones in Gaza

Detroit-area doctor grieves the loss of 20 relatives killed during Israel's war against Hamas
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Jewish protesters and allies block Israeli consulate in Chicago, demanding a cease-fire in Gaza

Hundreds of Jewish peace activists and allies from across the Midwest have called for a cease-fire in Gaza at a major Chicago train station

Jewish protesters and allies block Israeli consulate in Chicago, demanding a cease-fire in Gaza
World|Education|WrittenByLAPost

Inside the Frat-Boy Crime Ring That Swept the South

The flowed facade of fraternity life has long obscured a troubling underbelly of secretive wrongdoing. This was never more apparent than in the unraveling of a sprawling fraternity crime ring that recently sent shockwaves across the southern United States. Led by an ambitious college student named Mikey Schmidt, this clandestine criminal enterprise exploited the loyalty and resources of fraternity networks to facilitate an array of illicit activities. Over time, the seemingly innocuous traditions and rituals of fraternity life became breeding grounds for increasingly serious criminal transgressions. The eventual downfall of this crime ring would expose unsettling truths about the capacity

Inside the Frat-Boy Crime Ring That Swept the South
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Mexican officials detain group of migrants at capital bus terminal

Mexican migration authorities said on Monday they had rounded up 246 migrants from around a major bus terminal in the north of the capital city, including more than 50 children

Mexican officials detain group of migrants at capital bus terminal
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Russia jails an associate of imprisoned Kremlin foe Navalny as crackdown on dissent continues

An associate of opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been jailed by a court in the Siberian city of Tomsk pending trial

Russia jails an associate of imprisoned Kremlin foe Navalny as crackdown on dissent continues
Economy|News|Travel|World

El Salvador slaps a $1,130 fee on African and Indian travelers as US pressures it to curb migration

El Salvador’s government has begun slapping a $1,130 fee on travelers from dozens of countries connecting through the nation’s main airport

El Salvador slaps a $1,130 fee on African and Indian travelers as US pressures it to curb migration
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Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected area in the Caribbean island of Dominica

The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world’s first marine protected area for one of earth’s largest animals: the endangered sperm whale

Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected area in the Caribbean island of Dominica
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Army Special Operations Command mourns 5 US troops killed in helicopter crash

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command says the five soldiers killed when their helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend were national treasures whose loss cut deeply

Army Special Operations Command mourns 5 US troops killed in helicopter crash
Environment|Health|Science|World

Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist explains how

Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. Animals will be forced to evolve to survive.

Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist explains how
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Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women's rights

Women represent half of Mexico’s Congress and hold key positions in politics and the judiciary. But the country is still dogged by high rates of femicide.

Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women's rights
Africa|News|World

Ethiopia's Abiy takes a page from Russia, China in asserting the right to restore historical claim to strategic waters

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claims his landlocked country has a right to demand maritime access to a Red Sea port from its neighbors in the Horn of Africa − Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti.

Ethiopia's Abiy takes a page from Russia, China in asserting the right to restore historical claim to strategic waters
Africa|Asia|MidEast|News|World

Dozens of migrants are missing after a boat capsized off Yemen, officials say

Yemeni officials say a migrant boat capsized off the coast of war-torn Yemen, leaving dozens of people, mostly from the Horn of Africa, missing

Dozens of migrants are missing after a boat capsized off Yemen, officials say
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Biden hails 'new era' of ties between US and Indonesia

President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have formalized closer ties between their countries at the White House

Biden hails 'new era' of ties between US and Indonesia
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as 'human shields'

The 27 European Union nations have jointly condemned Hamas for what they described as the use of hospitals and civilians as “human shields” in the war against Israel

EU nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as 'human shields'
Europe|News|World

Ex-leader David Cameron makes shock return to UK government as Sunak rolls the dice with a shakeup

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has made an unexpected return to high office

Ex-leader David Cameron makes shock return to UK government as Sunak rolls the dice with a shakeup
Europe|Health|News|World

A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle in Britain and Italy has died

A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle involving her parents, British health officials and the Italian government has died

A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle in Britain and Italy has died
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Live updates | Biden says Gaza's largest hospital 'must be protected' as thousands flee the fighting

Fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants outside Gaza’s largest hospital has prompted thousands of people to flee from the medical facility

Live updates | Biden says Gaza's largest hospital 'must be protected' as thousands flee the fighting
Asia|Crime|News|World

Ex-Philippine senator who fought Duterte's harsh drug crackdown is free on bail after long detention

A Philippine court has freed on bail of a former senator jailed more than six years ago on drug charges she said were fabricated to silence her investigation of then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal crackdown on illegal drugs

Ex-Philippine senator who fought Duterte's harsh drug crackdown is free on bail after long detention
Health|MidEast|News|World

Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals

Health officials say battles between Israel and Hamas around hospitals forced thousands of Palestinians to flee from some of the last perceived safe places in northern Gaza

Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals
Environment|News|Science|World

Talks on a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing in Kenya's capital

Efforts to create a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing at a meeting where participants are discussing the treaty's draft language for the first time

Talks on a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing in Kenya's capital
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden's initial confidence on Israel gives way to the complexities and casualties of a brutal war

President Joe Biden has said the Israel-Palestinian conflict can’t go back to the “status quo” before Hamas’ brutal surprise attack on Oct. 7 and Israel’s devastating response in Gaza

Biden's initial confidence on Israel gives way to the complexities and casualties of a brutal war
MidEast|News|Technology|Videos|World

For news organizations, the flood of Gaza war video is proving both illuminating and troubling

In a war where journalist access is limited, there's a flood of video available online from the Israel-Hamas war

For news organizations, the flood of Gaza war video is proving both illuminating and troubling
Asia|News|World

Rescuers dig to reach 40 workers trapped in collapsed road tunnel in north India

Rescuers are digging through dirt and parts of a collapsed road tunnel to reach 40 workers trapped by a landslide in northern India

Rescuers dig to reach 40 workers trapped in collapsed road tunnel in north India
Australia|Crime|News|World

80 people freed from Australian migrant centers since High Court outlawed indefinite detention

Australia's immigration minister says 80 people including convicted criminals who are considered dangerous have been released from Australian migrant detention centers since the High Court ruled last week that their indefinite detention wis unconstitutional

80 people freed from Australian migrant centers since High Court outlawed indefinite detention
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Military training efforts for Ukraine hit major milestones even as attention shifts to Gaza

Combat training programs provided by Ukraine’s allies are hitting major milestones even as global attention shifts to the Israel-Hamas war

Military training efforts for Ukraine hit major milestones even as attention shifts to Gaza
News|World

US conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on US troops

The Pentagon and U.S. officials say U.S. fighter aircraft have conducted airstrikes on locations in eastern Syria involving Iranian-backed groups, likely causing casualties and destroying weapons stored at the two targets struck — a training location and a safe house

US conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on US troops
Europe|News|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy is Europe's No. 1 after clinching Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy is Europe's No. 1 golfer for the fifth time

Rory McIlroy is Europe's No. 1 after clinching Race to Dubai
Crime|News|World

Canadian jury finds fashion mogul Nygard guilty of 4 sexual assault charges, acquits him on 2 counts

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been found guilty of four counts of sexual assault in a Canadian court but was acquitted of a fifth count plus a charge of forcible confinement

Canadian jury finds fashion mogul Nygard guilty of 4 sexual assault charges, acquits him on 2 counts
Lifestyle|Travel|World

The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2024

The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2024

The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2024
MidEast|News|World

GOP hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel, says the US must show solidarity in war against Hamas

Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie is visiting Israel on a mission to express solidarity in its war against Hamas

GOP hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel, says the US must show solidarity in war against Hamas
Asia|News|US|World

5 US service members killed in military helicopter crash over the Mediterranean

U.S. officials say five U.S. service members were killed when a military helicopter crashed during training over the eastern Mediterranean Sea

5 US service members killed in military helicopter crash over the Mediterranean
Crime|News|World

Attacks by Lebanon's Hezbollah group wound 7 Israeli troops, 10 others along border with Israel

Israel’s military and rescue services say attacks by Lebanon’s Hezbollah group have wounded seven Israeli troops and 10 other people

Attacks by Lebanon's Hezbollah group wound 7 Israeli troops, 10 others along border with Israel
Environment|Europe|News|World

Greta Thunberg brushes off interruption at massive Dutch climate march days before election

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been briefly interrupted by a man who approached her on stage after she invited a Palestinian and an Afghan woman to speak at a climate protest in the Dutch capital

Greta Thunberg brushes off interruption at massive Dutch climate march days before election
Africa|News|World

Floods kill at least 31 in Somalia. UN warns of a flood event likely to happen once in 100 years

Somali authorities say floods caused by torrential rainfall have killed at least 31 people in various parts of the country

Floods kill at least 31 in Somalia. UN warns of a flood event likely to happen once in 100 years
Asia|News|US|World

What they want: Biden and Xi are looking for clarity in an increasingly difficult relationship

President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping’s have no shortage of difficult issues to discuss when they meet Wednesday in the San Francisco area

What they want: Biden and Xi are looking for clarity in an increasingly difficult relationship
Europe|News|World

Russia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine says Russian forces have ramped up attacks in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to gain ground near two key frontline cities

Russia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine
Europe|News|World

More than 180,000 people across France march against soaring antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war

More than 180,000 people across France, including 100,000 in Paris, have marched peacefully to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza

More than 180,000 people across France march against soaring antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|News|World

Dubai air chiefs summit, sponsored by Israeli firm, avoids discussing strikes as Hamas war rages

As Israel unleashes one of the most-intense aerial bombing campaigns the Middle East has ever seen, leaders from the world’s top air forces are meeting in the United Arab Emirates to talk about almost anything that isn’t an airstrike

Dubai air chiefs summit, sponsored by Israeli firm, avoids discussing strikes as Hamas war rages
Sports|World

Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win as 1st-run leader Vlhova fails to finish her second

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin has won a women’s World Cup slalom after first-run leader Petra Vlhova looked set for a clear victory until straddling a gate and not finishing her final run

Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win as 1st-run leader Vlhova fails to finish her second
Africa|World

France’s poorest island is parched because of drought and underinvestment

Water taps flow just one day out of three in Mayotte, a French territory off Africa’s eastern coast

France’s poorest island is parched because of drought and underinvestment
Arts|Asia|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise
Economy|Environment|MidEast|News|Political|World

Protesters demonstrate against world leaders, Israel-Hamas war as APEC comes to San Francisco

Activists protesting environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war are protesting a global trade summit

Protesters demonstrate against world leaders, Israel-Hamas war as APEC comes to San Francisco
Business|Economy|News|US|World

A fragile global economy is at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at APEC summit

The United States and China are the two global economic heavyweights

A fragile global economy is at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at APEC summit
Europe|News|World

Latvia's president says West must arm Ukraine to keep Russia from future global adventures

Latvia’s president says Russia is planning for a long war in Ukraine and he warns that countries need to keep supplying weapons to Kyiv to discourage Moscow from threatening other nations in the future

Latvia's president says West must arm Ukraine to keep Russia from future global adventures
Europe|News|US|World

US military aircraft crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea

U.S. European Command says a U.S. military aircraft has gone down over the eastern Mediterranean Sea

US military aircraft crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea
Health|MidEast|News|World

Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza?

Hospitals have been caught in the crossfire during the Israel-Hamas war — both literally and in the clashing narratives of the conflict

Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza?
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Mexico's ruling party names gubernatorial candidates, but questions remain about unity

Mexico's ruling party has named its candidates for eight governorships and the mayorship of Mexico City

Mexico's ruling party names gubernatorial candidates, but questions remain about unity
Environment|Science|World

Saving Brazil's golden monkey, one green corridor at a time

Volunteers are taking part in an effort to extend the habitat of the most emblematic and endangered species of Rio de Janeiro’s rural interior — the golden lion tamarin

Saving Brazil's golden monkey, one green corridor at a time
Europe|News|World

Polish nationalists hold Independence Day march in Warsaw after voters reject their worldview

Tens of thousands of people have marched through Warsaw in an event organized by nationalist groups as Poland celebrates its Independence Day holiday

Polish nationalists hold Independence Day march in Warsaw after voters reject their worldview
Asia|News|World

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally

As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in the South China Sea

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally
Environment|Europe|News|World

Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise that a volcano may erupt

Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland have left their homes after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region

Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise that a volcano may erupt
News|Opinion|World

Somber bugles and bells mark Armistice Day around the globe as wars drown out peace messages

People around the globe are remembering the slaughter and losses from four years of fighting during World War I just over a century ago that was supposed to amount to “the war to end all wars.”

Somber bugles and bells mark Armistice Day around the globe as wars drown out peace messages
News|US|World

Pope Francis removes a leading US conservative critic as bishop of Tyler, Texas

Pope Francis has removed from office the bishop of Tyler, Texas

Pope Francis removes a leading US conservative critic as bishop of Tyler, Texas
Crime|Europe|News|US|World

'We want her back:' The husband of a US journalist detained in Russia appeals for her release

The husband of a Russian-American journalist working for a U.S. government-funded media company who is detained in Russia has called for her speedy release

'We want her back:' The husband of a US journalist detained in Russia appeals for her release
Europe|News|World

London pro-Palestinian march passes off peacefully but police clash with far-right protesters

Supporters of the Palestinians have marched peacefully through central London as right-wing counter-protesters clashed with police after a week of angry debate over whether to permit the demonstration on a day when Britain honored its war dead

London pro-Palestinian march passes off peacefully but police clash with far-right protesters
News|World

One year after liberation, Ukrainians in Kherson hold on to hope amid constant shelling

One year since Ukraine retook the city of Kherson from occupying Russian forces, residents have grown accustomed to the sounds of bombs reminding them that the war is far from over

One year after liberation, Ukrainians in Kherson hold on to hope amid constant shelling
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against growing international calls for a cease-fire, saying Israel’s battle to crush Gaza’s ruling Hamas militants would continue with “full force.”

Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital
Asia|Business|Economy|News|US|World

Biden and Xi are set to meet next week at the APEC summit. No detail is too small to sweat

President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are preparing to meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit this coming week in San Francisco

Biden and Xi are set to meet next week at the APEC summit. No detail is too small to sweat
Americas|Environment|World

Mexico City imposes severe, monthslong water restrictions as drought dries up reservoirs

Mexican officials have imposed severe, monthslong cuts to Mexico City’s water supply just a month after initial restrictions were ordered as drought dries the capital’s reservoirs

Mexico City imposes severe, monthslong water restrictions as drought dries up reservoirs
Africa|News|World

Over half of Sudan's population needs humanitarian aid after nearly 7 months of war, UN says

Almost seven months of war between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group have left a wave of destruction

Over half of Sudan's population needs humanitarian aid after nearly 7 months of war, UN says
News|Sports|World

Henrik Lundqvist tops goalie-heavy Hockey Hall of Fame class set for induction Monday

Former New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist tops the Hockey Hall of Fame class set to be inducted Monday night in Toronto

Henrik Lundqvist tops goalie-heavy Hockey Hall of Fame class set for induction Monday
Education|MidEast|News|World

Tensions running high at East Coast campuses over protests around Israel-Hamas war

One New England university banned a pro-Palestinian student group

Tensions running high at East Coast campuses over protests around Israel-Hamas war
World|WrittenByLAPost

Cold and Calculated: Microsoft Exec's Ex-Wife Behind His Murder, Police Allege

The former wife of a Microsoft executive who was killed in Florida last year has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her new spouse to commit the murder. According to prosecutors, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez allegedly planned for several months to have her former spouse, Jared Bridegan, murdered in the presence of their young child. Gardner-Fernandez was indicted by a grand jury for the killing that took place in February 2022. The charges include first-degree murder and child abuse. She was taken into custody in Washington state and will be sent to Florida. Prosecutors are also seeking capital punishment against her and

Cold and Calculated: Microsoft Exec's Ex-Wife Behind His Murder, Police Allege
World|Technology|WrittenByLAPost

China Constructing Largest 'Ghost Particle' Detector Under the Sea

Scientists in China are constructing the biggest detector on Earth to capture elusive subatomic particles called neutrinos, by anchoring thousands of sensors over a mile deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. Named the Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (TRIDENT), the massive project will be online by 2030. By leveraging the ocean’s depth, TRIDENT will observe cosmic neutrinos in unprecedented detail as they briefly interact with water molecules. Neutrinos are nicknamed “ghost particles” because they pass through matter unaffected, including our entire planet. But TRIDENT’s enormous scale increases the chance to detect neutrinos when they rarely collide with water particles, producing telltale flashes

China Constructing Largest 'Ghost Particle' Detector Under the Sea
Environment|News|World

Acapulco recovery moves ahead in fits and starts after Hurricane Otis devastation

More than two weeks ago Otis went from tropical storm to Category 5 hurricane in a record 12 hours

Acapulco recovery moves ahead in fits and starts after Hurricane Otis devastation
World|WrittenByLAPost

Doctors Make History With Patient's Eye and Face Transplant

In a groundbreaking procedure at NYU Langone Health, surgeons successfully completed a full-eye transplant on a living human, requiring approximately 21 hours. Aaron James, aged 46, now holds renewed optimism following this remarkable surgery. The operation came in the aftermath of a tragic electrical accident that inflicted extensive damage to his left eye and facial features. In June 2021, James, a former soldier from Arkansas, suffered profound facial injuries during his military service. His face made contact with a live electrical wire, delivering a powerful 7,200-volt shock. The aftermath of this incident led to the loss of his left eye,

Doctors Make History With Patient's Eye and Face Transplant
News|US|World

Mitch McConnell, standing apart in a changing GOP, digs in on his decades-long push against Russia

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has been increasingly isolated on foreign policy among his GOP colleagues, a growing number of whom have distanced themselves as a matter of course from U.S. involvement abroad -- and particularly on Ukraine

Mitch McConnell, standing apart in a changing GOP, digs in on his decades-long push against Russia
News|Science|Technology|US|World

The Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight

The futuristic B-21 Raider warplane has taken its first flight, moving it closer to becoming the nation’s next nuclear weapons stealth bomber

The Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight
News|World

'From the river to the sea': Why these 6 words spark fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas war

The Jordan River winds for 200-plus miles to the east of Israel and the occupied West Bank, while the Mediterranean glitters to the west

'From the river to the sea': Why these 6 words spark fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas war
Environment|Europe|News|World

France's Macron says melting glaciers are 'an unprecedented challenge for humanity'

French President Emmanuel Macron says melting glaciers pose “an unprecedented challenge for humanity.”

France's Macron says melting glaciers are 'an unprecedented challenge for humanity'
Crime|Europe|News|World

Iranian-born Norwegian man is charged over deadly Oslo Pride attack in 2022

A Norwegian citizen originally from Iran has been charged with aggravated terrorism over a deadly shooting in June 2022 ahead of an LGBTQ festival in the nightlife district of the capital, Oslo

Iranian-born Norwegian man is charged over deadly Oslo Pride attack in 2022
Economy|Environment|News|Science|World

UN's 'global stocktake' on climate offers a sobering emissions reckoning − but there are also signs of progress

With many countries planning fossil fuel production increases and continuing subsidies, negotiators have their work cut out for them when the COP28 climate summit begins.

UN's 'global stocktake' on climate offers a sobering emissions reckoning − but there are also signs of progress
MidEast|News|Political|World

Erdogan's stance on Israel reflects desire to mix politics with realpolitik – and still remain a relevant regional player

Turkey and Israel exchanged tit-for-tat diplomatic withdrawals over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s pro-Hamas stance in the regional conflict. But behind that, the picture is more nuanced.

Erdogan's stance on Israel reflects desire to mix politics with realpolitik – and still remain a relevant regional player
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken says 'far too many' Palestinians have died as Israel wages relentless war on Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says “far too many” Palestinians have died and suffered as Israel wages a relentless war against the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip

Blinken says 'far too many' Palestinians have died as Israel wages relentless war on Hamas
News|World

Erdogan backtracks after siding with court that defied top court's ruling on lawmaker's release

Turkey's president has backpedaled after siding with a top appeals court that defied a Constitutional Court ruling calling for the release of an imprisoned opposition lawmaker

Erdogan backtracks after siding with court that defied top court's ruling on lawmaker's release
Asia|News|World

China denies accusations of forced assimilation and curbs on religious freedom in Tibet

A government official from China’s Tibetan region has rejected allegations of forced assimilation and curbs on religious freedom, while stressing that Tibetan Buddhism should adapt to the Chinese context

China denies accusations of forced assimilation and curbs on religious freedom in Tibet
MidEast|News|World

Thousands who were sheltering at Gaza City’s hospitals flee as Israel-Hamas war closes in

Thousands of Palestinians sheltering from the Israel-Hamas war at Gaza City’s main hospital are fleeing south after several reported strikes in and around the compound overnight

Thousands who were sheltering at Gaza City’s hospitals flee as Israel-Hamas war closes in
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited his southern military headquarters as he assesses the state of his country's forces in Ukraine as the war drags on toward winter

Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Fighting near hospitals in north Gaza, as Palestinians flee to overcrowded shelters

Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing northern Gaza as Israel’s military pushes deeper into dense urban neighborhoods in its battle with Hamas militants

Live updates | Fighting near hospitals in north Gaza, as Palestinians flee to overcrowded shelters
MidEast|News|World

Jewish refugees from Israel find comfort and companionship in a countryside camp in Hungary

Jewish refugees from the war between Israel and Hamas are finding safety in an unused lakeside resort in the Hungarian countryside

Jewish refugees from Israel find comfort and companionship in a countryside camp in Hungary
Europe|News|Political|World

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen raises a storm over her plan to march against antisemitism

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has set off a cacophony of criticism over her plans to attend a weekend march to protest rising antisemitism in France

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen raises a storm over her plan to march against antisemitism
Business|Economy|News|US|World

San Francisco bidding to reverse image of a city in decline as host of APEC trade summit

World leaders, CEOS, protesters and thousands of others will soon descend on San Francisco for a high-profile trade summit that could give the battered city a chance to reverse its image as a powerhouse in decline

San Francisco bidding to reverse image of a city in decline as host of APEC trade summit
Education|News|World

Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students' sense of safety on US college campuses

The Oct. 7 Hamas raid on Israel — and Israel's response — have led to demonstrations on college campuses that have sometimes turned violent

Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students' sense of safety on US college campuses
MidEast|News|Sports|World

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war

Makram Daboub may be struggling to prepare his Palestinian team for the start of 2026 World Cup qualification but he takes some comfort — for now at least — that his players stuck in Gaza are safe

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war
News|Technology|World

Internet collapses in war-torn Yemen over 'maintenance' involving undersea line

Internet access across the war-torn nation of Yemen collapsed Friday and stayed down for hours, with officials later blaming unannounced “maintenance work” for the outage

Internet collapses in war-torn Yemen over 'maintenance' involving undersea line
Environment|Science|US|World

Wildlife refuge pond in Hawaii mysteriously turns bright pink. Drought may be to blame

A pond in Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of “Barbie.”

Wildlife refuge pond in Hawaii mysteriously turns bright pink. Drought may be to blame
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Stark UN report on devastation to Palestinian economy shows GDP fell 4% after a month of war

A new U.N. report paints a stark picture of the collapsing Palestinian economy after a month of war and Israel’s near-total siege of Gaza

Stark UN report on devastation to Palestinian economy shows GDP fell 4% after a month of war
Europe|News|US|World

Exclusive-Over 60 countries back deal to triple renewable energy this decade -officials

More than 60 countries have said they back a deal spearheaded by the European Union, United States and United Arab Emirates to

Exclusive-Over 60 countries back deal to triple renewable energy this decade -officials
News|Science|World

Feeling crowded yet? The US Census Bureau estimates the world's population has passed 8 billion

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the world's population has topped 8 billion for the first time

Feeling crowded yet? The US Census Bureau estimates the world's population has passed 8 billion
News|Science|World

Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

NASA astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears

Politics was suddenly a topic of conversation as thousands of Taylor Swift fans eagerly lined up for the superstar’s first-ever concert in Argentina

Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears
Americas|News|World

Tensions between Dominican Republic and Haiti flare after a brief armed standoff at the border

The Dominican Republic is accusing Haiti of multiple border violations in the latest dispute involving their shared frontier on the island of Hispaniola

Tensions between Dominican Republic and Haiti flare after a brief armed standoff at the border
Election|Europe|News|World

Portugal's president dissolves parliament and calls an early election after prime minister quit

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has announced he's dissolving the nation’s parliament and calling an early election two days after Prime Minister António Costa resigned with his government tainted by a corruption scandal

Portugal's president dissolves parliament and calls an early election after prime minister quit
Education|News|US|World

Emhoff visits New York's Cornell University as he seeks to reassure Jewish community after threats

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has met with students and administrators at Cornell University as he offered support to the school’s Jewish community after threats of violence amid Israel’s war against Hamas

Emhoff visits New York's Cornell University as he seeks to reassure Jewish community after threats
Environment|Europe|News|Travel|World

Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa closes temporarily as earthquakes put area on alert for volcanic eruption

The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions, has closed temporarily as a swarm of earthquakes put the island nation’s most populated region on alert for a possible volcanic eruption

Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa closes temporarily as earthquakes put area on alert for volcanic eruption
Africa|News|World

Kenya says it won't deploy police to fight gangs in Haiti until they receive training and funding

Kenya says it won't deploy its police officers to Haiti until all conditions on training and funding are met in line with last month’s approval from the U

Kenya says it won't deploy police to fight gangs in Haiti until they receive training and funding
Health|News|World

Officials in Russia-annexed Crimea say private clinics have stopped providing abortions

Russian-installed health officials in Crimea say private clinics on the Moscow-annexed peninsula have “voluntarily” stopped providing abortions, which means that the procedure is now only available there in state-run medical facilities

Officials in Russia-annexed Crimea say private clinics have stopped providing abortions
Economy|US|World

The Census Bureau sees an older, more diverse America in 2100 in three immigration scenarios

The Census Bureau is predicting an older and more diverse America in the coming decades, along with other projections through the year 2100

The Census Bureau sees an older, more diverse America in 2100 in three immigration scenarios
MidEast|News|World

Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says

The White House says Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza

Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says
MidEast|World

Artists' posters of hostages held by Hamas, started as public reminder, become flashpoint themselves

Posters of the people being held hostage by Hamas after its attack on Israel last month have become visible all over the world

Artists' posters of hostages held by Hamas, started as public reminder, become flashpoint themselves
Health|News|Science|World

Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It's a step toward one day restoring sight

Surgeons in New York have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant

Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It's a step toward one day restoring sight
Asia|Economy|News|World

Uzbekistan hosts summit of regional economic alliance

An economic grouping that includes several ex-Soviet nations along with Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey has held a summit in Uzbekistan, and leaders of member countries have vowed to further expand trade and economic ties

Uzbekistan hosts summit of regional economic alliance
Asia|MidEast|World

Analysts warn that Pakistan’s anti-migrant crackdown risks radicalizing deported Afghans

Analysts say that Pakistan’s crackdown on undocumented migrants risks radicalizing Afghans who have been forced out of the country

Analysts warn that Pakistan’s anti-migrant crackdown risks radicalizing deported Afghans
News|Political|World

Chechnya's boss and Putin’s foot soldier: How Ramzan Kadyrov became such a feared figure in Russia

The leader of Chechnya rules with brute force, impunity and near autonomy. Why doesn’t Vladimir Putin rein him in?

Chechnya's boss and Putin’s foot soldier: How Ramzan Kadyrov became such a feared figure in Russia
Europe|News|World

A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship

A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port
Election|Europe|News|World

Spain's Socialists will grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for support of new government

Spain’s Socialist Party has struck a deal with a fringe Catalan separatist party to grant an amnesty for potentially thousands of people involved in the region’s failed secession bid in exchange for its key backing of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to form a new government

Spain's Socialists will grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for support of new government
Europe|News|World

Germans commemorate 'Night of Broken Glass' terror as antisemitism is on the rise again

People have come together across Germany to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht or the “Night of Broken Glass” in 1938 during which the Nazis terrorized Jews throughout Germany and Austria

Germans commemorate 'Night of Broken Glass' terror as antisemitism is on the rise again
MidEast|News|Political|World

The UK's interior minister sparks furor by accusing police of favoring pro-Palestinian protesters

Britain’s interior minister has accused the country’s largest police force of being more lenient toward pro-Palestinian demonstrators than other groups

The UK's interior minister sparks furor by accusing police of favoring pro-Palestinian protesters
MidEast|News|World

Civilians flee north Gaza or shelter at a hospital as Israel and Hamas battle in the city

Crowds of Palestinian families stretching as far as the eye could see walked out of Gaza City and surrounding areas toward the south Thursday

Civilians flee north Gaza or shelter at a hospital as Israel and Hamas battle in the city
Asia|News|Science|World

A volcanic eruption has created a new island off Japan, but it may not last

An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has provided a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last long

A volcanic eruption has created a new island off Japan, but it may not last
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

Mobile and resilient, the US military is placing a new emphasis on ground troops for Pacific defense

As China's navy grows and its land-based missile systems expand, the United States is reworking its strategy in the Indo-Pacific, particularly as it relates to the defense of Taiwan

Mobile and resilient, the US military is placing a new emphasis on ground troops for Pacific defense
Asia|Business|Crime|Health|News|World

An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packing plant in South Korea

Police say an industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea

An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packing plant in South Korea
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel will allow a daily pause in Gaza combat, as US seeks a multiday break

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration says Israel will allow a four-hour humanitarian pause each day in its combat operations in northern Gaza to allow civilians to flee to the south

Live updates | Israel will allow a daily pause in Gaza combat, as US seeks a multiday break
MidEast|News|World

French President Macron hosts Gaza aid conference and appeals to Israel to protect civilians

Western and Arab nations, international agencies and nongovernmental groups appealed for urgent aid for Gaza civilians at a Paris conference

French President Macron hosts Gaza aid conference and appeals to Israel to protect civilians
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Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll shows

Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas conflict

Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll shows
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US and South Korea close ranks on common global issues during Blinken visit

The United States and South Korea closed ranks behind common approaches to North Korea, Russia and China, vowing to continue to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and boosting humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza caught in Israel’s war against Hamas

US and South Korea close ranks on common global issues during Blinken visit
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South Pacific leaders will meet on the stunning island of Aitutaki to discuss climate change

South Pacific leaders are heading to the stunning island of Aitutaki to discuss climate change and other regional concerns

South Pacific leaders will meet on the stunning island of Aitutaki to discuss climate change
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Israeli military tour of northern Gaza reveals ravaged buildings, toppled trees, former weapons lab

International journalists escorted by the Israeli military got a glimpse of the devastation wrought by nearly two weeks of heavy fighting in the northern Gaza Strip

Israeli military tour of northern Gaza reveals ravaged buildings, toppled trees, former weapons lab
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Michigan couple back from Gaza, recall fear and desperation of being trapped amid war

A Michigan man recounted the fear and desperation he and his wife faced while trying to flee Gaza amid the war between Israel and Hamas

Michigan couple back from Gaza, recall fear and desperation of being trapped amid war
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Negotiations over proposed regulations for deep-sea mining plod along as pressure mounts

Debate over proposed regulations for deep-sea mining will stretch into next year as a U.N. agency that presides over the international seabed has concluded its last meeting of the year

Negotiations over proposed regulations for deep-sea mining plod along as pressure mounts
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8 dead in crash after police chased a suspected human smuggler, Texas officials say

Eight people died in a South Texas car crash Wednesday while police chased a driver suspected of smuggling migrants

8 dead in crash after police chased a suspected human smuggler, Texas officials say
Business|World|WrittenByLAPost

Microsoft Japan Says 4-Day Weeks Boosted Productivity 40%

Microsoft Japan recently tested a radical perk for its workers: a four-day workweek with pay for five days of work. Employees took off entire Fridays in August while receiving their normal salaries. Microsoft says this compressed schedule boosted productivity by 40% compared to August 2018. The company also cut meeting times from 60 to 30 minutes, capping attendance at five people per session. Microsoft urged using chat instead of wasteful emails and meetings. The news excited workers in Japan and globally, with many hoping for four-day weeks at their own jobs. Microsoft isn’t alone in experimenting with abbreviated schedules. In

Microsoft Japan Says 4-Day Weeks Boosted Productivity 40%
World|WrittenByLAPost

Man Sues Hospital After Surgeons Allegedly Take Out Part of Bowel Instead of Appendix

A Washington man is suing a Seattle hospital and two doctors for medical malpractice after he claims they removed the wrong organ during emergency surgery last December. George Piano and his wife Elizabeth filed the lawsuit November 2 against the University of Washington Medical Center and surgeons Nidhi Udyavar and Paul Herman. The 13-page complaint alleges botched surgery and serious complications resulting from the doctors’ failure to remove Piano’s appendix as intended. The lawsuit states that on December 6th, Piano experienced stomach pain and went to the UW Medical Center emergency department, where he was diagnosed with appendicitis. His inflamed

Man Sues Hospital After Surgeons Allegedly Take Out Part of Bowel Instead of Appendix
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US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias

The Pentagon says the U.S. has carried out an airstrike on a weapons warehouse in eastern Syria

US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel says it will maintain 'overall security responsibility' for Gaza. What might that look like?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not elaborate when he said that Israel would maintain indefinite “overall security responsibility” in Gaza once it removes Hamas from power in response to the Islamic militant group's cross-border raid

Israel says it will maintain 'overall security responsibility' for Gaza. What might that look like?
US|World

Bob Woodruff returns to Iraq roadside where bomb nearly killed him 17 years ago

Newsman Bob Woodruff has returned to the Iraqi roadside where a bomb nearly killed him while on assignment for ABC News in 2006

Bob Woodruff returns to Iraq roadside where bomb nearly killed him 17 years ago
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The family of a Palestinian activist jailed for incitement says young woman's account was hacked

The family of a prominent Palestinian activist is fighting Israel's arrest of the young woman, saying she is being punished for an online post she didn't write

The family of a Palestinian activist jailed for incitement says young woman's account was hacked
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Democratic lawmakers want President Biden to protect Palestinians in US from being forced home

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to take steps to protect Palestinians in the United States as the Israel-Hamas war continues

Democratic lawmakers want President Biden to protect Palestinians in US from being forced home
MidEast|News|World

Blinken urges united future Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank, widening gulf with Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood

Blinken urges united future Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank, widening gulf with Israel
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia reportedly is using Ukrainian POWs to fight in their homeland on Moscow's side

A Russian news agency is reporting that the country is preparing to send a battalion of Ukrainian prisoners of war to the front lines in their homeland to fight on Moscow’s side in the war

Russia reportedly is using Ukrainian POWs to fight in their homeland on Moscow's side
Europe|News|World

Azerbaijan's president addresses a military parade in Karabakh and says 'we showed the whole world'

Hundreds of Azerbaijani soldiers have paraded through the capital city of the Karabakh region that came under full control of Azerbaijan in September after a lightning rout of ethnic Armenian forces

Azerbaijan's president addresses a military parade in Karabakh and says 'we showed the whole world'
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Caravan of 3,000 migrants blocks highway in southern Mexico

About 3,000 migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti have blocked traffic on one of Mexico’s main southern highways to demand transit or exit visas to reach the U.S. border

Caravan of 3,000 migrants blocks highway in southern Mexico
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Residents sheltered in place for hours after chemical plant explosion in rural Texas injured worker

A fire at a chemical plant in rural Texas had sent a massive plume of black smoke into the sky

Residents sheltered in place for hours after chemical plant explosion in rural Texas injured worker
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|News|US|World

International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South

At the United Nations and elsewhere, the response by the US and Western Europe to events in Israel and Gaza have been out of step with that of governments in Africa, South America and Asia.

International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South
Europe|News|World

Ukraine claims responsibility for killing a Russia-backed official in Luhansk by a car bomb

Ukraine’s intelligence agency has claimed responsibility for a car bombing that killed a member of the Russia-backed authority in the illegally annexed Luhansk region

Ukraine claims responsibility for killing a Russia-backed official in Luhansk by a car bomb
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US lawmakers want Biden to hike tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers want the Biden administration to hike tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles and investigate taking steps to prevent Chinese companies from

US lawmakers want Biden to hike tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles
Arts|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

Russia seeks an 8-year prison term for an artist and musician who protested the war in Ukraine

Russian authorities are seeking an eight-year prison term for an artist and musician who was jailed after protesting the war in Ukraine

Russia seeks an 8-year prison term for an artist and musician who protested the war in Ukraine
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Reuters NEXT-UN chief says Gaza deaths show something 'wrong' with Israel operation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that the number of civilians killed in the Gaza Strip shows that there is something "

Reuters NEXT-UN chief says Gaza deaths show something 'wrong' with Israel operation
Environment|World

Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds

Close to 400 people connected to fossil fuel industries in some way or another attended last year’s United Nations climate talks in Egypt

Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds
MidEast|News|World

Arabs see US as complicit in Israel's Gaza war - former Jordan envoy Muasher

Arabs see the United States as complicit in Israel's war on Gaza for refusing to enforce a ceasefire until Hamas is crushed, an outcome that is far off and may not be

Arabs see US as complicit in Israel's Gaza war - former Jordan envoy Muasher
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu and Orbán's close ties bring Israel's Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary

Even before last month’s Hamas attacks in Israel, the leader of Hungary had long promoted his country as the safest in Europe for Jews

Netanyahu and Orbán's close ties bring Israel's Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary
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Putin lauds Russia's 'high-tech' military cooperation with China

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded what he described as important "high-tech" Russian military cooperation with China at a meeting in Moscow with a

Putin lauds Russia's 'high-tech' military cooperation with China
Finance|News|World

StanChart fails to avoid trial over US sanctions non-compliance

Standard Chartered lost its battle on Wednesday to exclude from a trial allegations it broke U.S. sanctions against Iran in a "more widespread and systematic" way than it previously

StanChart fails to avoid trial over US sanctions non-compliance
Asia|News|World

Royal pomp and ceremony planned for South Korean president's state visit to the UK

King Charles III has immersed himself in London’s vibrant Korean scene before the state visit later this month of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

Royal pomp and ceremony planned for South Korean president's state visit to the UK
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Ukraine gets good news about its EU membership quest as Balkans countries slip back in the queue

Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia are moving forward in their quests to join the European Union

Ukraine gets good news about its EU membership quest as Balkans countries slip back in the queue
Environment|News|Science|World

Nasty drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran wouldn't have happened without climate change, study finds

A new study says the three-year drought that has left millions of people in Syria, Iraq and Iran with little water wouldn’t have happened without human-caused climate change

Nasty drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran wouldn't have happened without climate change, study finds
Asia|Business|News|Technology|World

Putin calls for closer Russia-China cooperation on military satellites and prospective weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told a senior Chinese military official that Moscow and Beijing should expand their cooperation on military satellites and other prospective defense technologies

Putin calls for closer Russia-China cooperation on military satellites and prospective weapons
Asia|MidEast|News|US|World

Pakistan says nearly 25,000 Afghans waiting for visas to US won't be deported as part of clampdown

Pakistan’s prime minister has sought to reassure at least 25,000 Afghans waiting in Pakistan for resettlement in the United States that they won’t be deported as part of his government’s widely criticized crackdown on undocumented migrants in the country

Pakistan says nearly 25,000 Afghans waiting for visas to US won't be deported as part of clampdown
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China's Xi urges countries unite in tackling AI challenges but makes no mention of internet controls

Chinese President Xi Jinping says potential risks associated with artificial intelligence are challenges that countries should deal with together

China's Xi urges countries unite in tackling AI challenges but makes no mention of internet controls
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas fighting heats up in Gaza City, accelerating the exodus of Palestinians to the south

Thousands of Palestinians are streaming out of northern Gaza on foot in an accelerating exodus

Israel-Hamas fighting heats up in Gaza City, accelerating the exodus of Palestinians to the south
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Live updates | More Palestinians fleeing combat zone in northern Gaza, UN says

The pace of Palestinian civilians fleeing the combat zone in northern Gaza has picked up as Israel’s air and ground campaign there intensifies

Live updates | More Palestinians fleeing combat zone in northern Gaza, UN says
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US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China

The U.S. plans to launch a $553 million project to build a deep-water shipping container terminal in Sri Lanka as it competes with China in development financing

US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China
Election|News|Political|US|World

Donald Trump's rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate

The Republican presidential candidates at Wednesday's debate all say they support Israel, but they are squabbling over China and Ukraine

Donald Trump's rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate
News|World

India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home

From Western capitals to Muslim states, protest rallies over the Israel-Hamas war have made headlines

India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home
MidEast|News|World

Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks, AP-NORC poll shows

Americans are divided over Israel's response to Hamas' attack one month ago

Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks, AP-NORC poll shows
Asia|MidEast|News|World

40 Filipinos flee war-ravaged Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing and arrive in Egypt

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says 40 Filipinos have fled from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into Egypt through the Rafah crossing after Filipino diplomats negotiated for their safe passage and Qatar mediated for the border to be opened

40 Filipinos flee war-ravaged Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing and arrive in Egypt
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G7 nations urge 'urgent action' to help civilians trapped in Gaza, including pauses in the fighting

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies have called for “urgent action” to help civilians trapped in an increasingly dire situation in Gaza, including pauses in the fighting to allow aid in and people out, in announcing a unified stance on the Israel-Hamas war

G7 nations urge 'urgent action' to help civilians trapped in Gaza, including pauses in the fighting
Environment|News|Science|World

Red hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year on record

October was the fifth straight month that Earth set a record for the hottest month in recorded history

Red hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year on record
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea threatens to respond to anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets with a 'shower of shells'

North Korea has criticized rival South Korea for removing a law that banned private activists from sending anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets to the North, insisting that such activities amount to psychological warfare and threatening to respond with a “shower of shells.”

North Korea threatens to respond to anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets with a 'shower of shells'
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco still on track but no major breakthroughs expected

Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping remain on track to meet during next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit

Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco still on track but no major breakthroughs expected
World|WrittenByLAPost

Police Knew Her Missing Son Was Dead But Kept Mother In The Dark For Months

For over five agonizing months, Bettersten Wade searched in vain for her missing 37-year-old son Dexter after he disappeared from their Mississippi home. Unbeknownst to her, Jackson police had known since the night he vanished that Dexter died after being struck by one of their vehicles on a highway. Yet they failed to identify him or notify his mother, leaving his body unclaimed in the morgue for months. Bettersten filed a missing persons report two weeks after Dexter left home on March 5 and called police repeatedly seeking updates. But investigators told her nothing even as the county coroner buried

Police Knew Her Missing Son Was Dead But Kept Mother In The Dark For Months
Crime|News|US|World

Ex-CIA officer accused of sexually abusing dozens of women pleads guilty to federal charges

A former CIA officer accused of drugging and sexually assaulting at least two dozen women has pleaded guilty to federal sex abuse charges

Ex-CIA officer accused of sexually abusing dozens of women pleads guilty to federal charges
Asia|News|Political|US|World

President Joe Biden to host Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House Nov. 13

President Joe Biden will host Joko Widodo, the president of Indonesia, for a meeting at the White House on Nov. 13

President Joe Biden to host Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House Nov. 13
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House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

The House has voted to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan for her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
Business|MidEast|Technology|World

Cyprus official says Israel-Hamas war may give an impetus to regional energy projects

Cyprus’ energy minister says the political and economic ramifications from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war may provide an impetus to regional energy projects involving his country

Cyprus official says Israel-Hamas war may give an impetus to regional energy projects
Americas|News|World

Mexico's hurricane reconstruction plans prioritize military barracks, owners left to rebuild hotels

Mexico's government has laid out hurricane reconstruction plans for the resort of Acapulco that seem to give as much priority to building military barracks as re-opening hotels

Mexico's hurricane reconstruction plans prioritize military barracks, owners left to rebuild hotels
Crime|MidEast|News|World

How Lebanon's Hezbollah group became a critical player in the Israel-Hamas war

The Lebanese militia Hezbollah has traded fire with Israeli troops along the border since the day after Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise attack in southern Israel sparked war in the Gaza Strip

How Lebanon's Hezbollah group became a critical player in the Israel-Hamas war
Crime|Europe|News|World

Activist hands ICC evidence he says implicates Belarus president in transfer of Ukrainian children

An exiled Belarus activist has presented a second dossier of evidence to the International Criminal Court that he says proves the personal involvement of President Alexander Lukashenko in the illegal transfer of children to Belarus from Russian-occupied towns in Ukraine

Activist hands ICC evidence he says implicates Belarus president in transfer of Ukrainian children
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's president rules out holding elections next spring and calls for unity in fighting Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out a presidential vote next spring and is urging his countrymen to avoid political divides, saying the country must concentrate all its resources on fighting Russian aggression

Ukraine's president rules out holding elections next spring and calls for unity in fighting Russia
Opinion|World

Both Israel and Palestinian supporters accuse the other side of genocide – here's what the term actually means

People talk about genocide in a few different ways, ranging from technical to colloquial – but a war of words does not replace a path to peace, a genocide scholar writes.

Both Israel and Palestinian supporters accuse the other side of genocide – here's what the term actually means
Crime|Europe|News|World

Portugal's prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned while his government is involved in a widespread corruption probe

Portugal's prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation
Crime|Europe|News|World

Protests turn ugly as pressure mounts on Spain's acting government for amnesty talks with Catalans

Clashes have erupted in Spain for a second night between police and protesters who oppose the acting government's negotiations with Catalan separatist parties over a possible amnesty for thousands of secessionists in the northeastern region

Protests turn ugly as pressure mounts on Spain's acting government for amnesty talks with Catalans
MidEast|News|World

US envoy flies to Beirut in a surprise visit, says Washington doesn't want Gaza war to expand

A top U.S. envoy said in Beirut that Washington doesn’t want the ongoing war in Gaza to expand to Lebanon after a Lebanese woman and her three granddaughters were killed in an Israeli strike two days ago

US envoy flies to Beirut in a surprise visit, says Washington doesn't want Gaza war to expand
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NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control

NATO allies have frozen their participation in a key Cold War-era security treaty in response to Russia’s withdrawal from the pact

NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control
Europe|News|World

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and state governors agree on new measures to curb migration to Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s 16 state governors have agreed on new, stricter measures in an effort to curb the large number of migrants coming to the country

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and state governors agree on new measures to curb migration to Germany
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war among items on crisis-heavy global agenda

Fresh from a whirlwind tour of the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has shifted his intense diplomacy on the Israel-Hamas war to Asia

Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war among items on crisis-heavy global agenda
MidEast|News|World

Fighting Hamas deep in Gaza City, Israel foresees control of the enclave’s security after the war

The Israeli army says its forces are battling Hamas fighters inside Gaza’s largest city, signaling a major new stage a month into a war that has claimed thousands of lives and leveled swaths of the territory

Fighting Hamas deep in Gaza City, Israel foresees control of the enclave’s security after the war
Arts|News|US|World

The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for tour marking 50 years since its historic 1973 visit

The Philadelphia Orchestra has returned to Beijing for a tour that will mark 50 years since its historic performance in China, the latest sign of improving ties between the two countries ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping

The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for tour marking 50 years since its historic 1973 visit
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel says troops push deeper into Gaza City as Palestinians flee to the south

Israel’s military said it was advancing deep into Gaza City after encircling the northern part of the besieged Palestinian enclave

Live updates | Israel says troops push deeper into Gaza City as Palestinians flee to the south
News|World

Civilians fleeing northern Gaza's combat zone report a terrifying journey on foot past Israeli tanks

What was once Gaza’s busiest thoroughfare has become a terrifying escape route for Palestinian civilians running for their lives from heavy combat

Civilians fleeing northern Gaza's combat zone report a terrifying journey on foot past Israeli tanks
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Indian states vote in key test for opposition and PM Modi ahead of 2024 national election

Two Indian states are casting ballots in local elections in a test of strength for India’s opposition, which is pitted against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party ahead of a crucial national vote scheduled for next year

Indian states vote in key test for opposition and PM Modi ahead of 2024 national election
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Man involved in confrontation with Jewish protester who died called 911, cooperated with police

California authorities are seeking help as they investigate the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after a confrontation at a pro-Palestinian demonstration

Man involved in confrontation with Jewish protester who died called 911, cooperated with police
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas war as Gaza death toll passes 10,000

The U.N. Security Council has once again failed to agree on a resolution about the Israel-Hamas war

UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas war as Gaza death toll passes 10,000
Health|World

See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo

See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo

See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo
Political|World

Protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire block road at Tacoma port while military cargo ship docks

Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are blocking traffic at the Port of Tacoma, where a military supply ship had recently arrived

Protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire block road at Tacoma port while military cargo ship docks
News|Sports|World

Cardoso's double-double helps No. 6 South Carolina beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71 in Paris

Kamilla Cardoso had 20 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks as No. 6 South Carolina opened in style with a 100-71 victory over No. 10 Notre Dame in the NCAA's first women's game in Paris on Monday

Cardoso's double-double helps No. 6 South Carolina beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71 in Paris
Americas|News|World

Mexico's Zapatista rebel movement says it is dissolving its 'autonomous municipalities'

The Zapatista rebel movement in southern Mexico says it is dissolving the “autonomous municipalities” it declared in the years following the group’s 1994 armed uprising

Mexico's Zapatista rebel movement says it is dissolving its 'autonomous municipalities'
News|Opinion|World

A new survey of wealthy nations finds favorable views rising for the US while declining for China

A new poll finds public opinions in 24 countries growing more favorable of the United States than of China

A new survey of wealthy nations finds favorable views rising for the US while declining for China
Europe|News|World

King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics

King Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament

King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics
MidEast|News|World

South Africa recalls ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza

South Africa’s government has recalled Monday its ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel in condemnation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, calling it a “genocide”

South Africa recalls ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza
Africa|Europe|News|World

A record number of migrants have arrived in Spain's Canary Islands this year. Most are from Senegal

A record number of migrants have made the treacherous boat journey on the Atlantic Ocean to Spain’s Canary Islands this year, and most of the 32,000 people are coming from Senegal

A record number of migrants have arrived in Spain's Canary Islands this year. Most are from Senegal
MidEast|News|World

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi goes on a hunger strike while imprisoned in Iran

A campaign urging Iran to free Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says the activist has begun a hunger strike over the conditions of her imprisonment and the country’s requirement that women wear headscarves

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi goes on a hunger strike while imprisoned in Iran
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war

Pope Francis has met with European rabbis and decried antisemitism, war and terrorism in a written speech

Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukrainian officers investigated for holding awards ceremony struck by Russia, killing 19 soldiers

A criminal investigation has been launched into Ukrainian military officers who organized a ceremony to honor troops that was struck by a Russian missile, killing 19 soldiers

Ukrainian officers investigated for holding awards ceremony struck by Russia, killing 19 soldiers
News|US|World

After Biden and Blinken push, Netanyahu says Israel open to 'little pauses' in Gaza, no cease-fire

After more than a week of public pressure from the U.S. for “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is allowing that his government might be open to only “little pauses” in its assault on Hamas

After Biden and Blinken push, Netanyahu says Israel open to 'little pauses' in Gaza, no cease-fire
Asia|News|World

Aid trickles in as survivors salvage belongings from rubble in Nepal villages struck by earthquake

Survivors of an earthquake that flattened villages in Nepal’s northwest mountains have been searching through the debris of their collapsed homes for any salvageable belongings as aid trickles into the remote area

Aid trickles in as survivors salvage belongings from rubble in Nepal villages struck by earthquake
Crime|News|World

Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as an advance on the urban center looms

Israeli forces have severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with intense airstrikes overnight, setting the stage for an expected push into the dense confines of Gaza City and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war

Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as an advance on the urban center looms
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israeli troops divide north and south Gaza as UN fails to reach cease-fire resolution

Israeli troops have divided the northern and southern parts of Gaza, as communications across the besieged territory were temporarily cut Monday for a third time since the war started

Live updates | Israeli troops divide north and south Gaza as UN fails to reach cease-fire resolution
Americas|Crime|News|World

Man accused of Antarctic assault was then sent to remote icefield with young graduate students

A man who was accused of physically assaulting a woman in Antarctica was then assigned to look after the safety of a professor and three young graduate students on a remote icefield, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press

Man accused of Antarctic assault was then sent to remote icefield with young graduate students
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Crime|World

Prince William says deeper global cooperation can win the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

Britain’s Prince William says seven countries _ Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Britain and the United States _ have committed at a wildlife summit to deepen their intelligence-sharing and other cooperation to combat money laundering by international gangs engaged in the illegal wildlife trade

Prince William says deeper global cooperation can win the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking
Americas|News|Sports|World

Luis Diaz sends a message for his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool

Luis Diaz lifted his Liverpool jersey to reveal a T-shirt with the words “Libertad Para Papa” (“Freedom for Papa”) after scoring a late equalizer in his first appearance for the team since his parents were kidnapped in his native Colombia

Luis Diaz sends a message for his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool
MidEast|News|World

A woman and 3 children are killed by an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon, local officials say

A civil defense official and Lebanese state-run media say four civilians have been killed by an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon, three of them children

A woman and 3 children are killed by an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon, local officials say
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Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men's race; Hellen Obiri takes women's title

Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia has set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men’s race

Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men's race; Hellen Obiri takes women's title
MidEast|News|World

Families of Israel hostages fear the world will forget. So they're traveling to be living reminders

Families of hostages seized during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack fear the world’s focus on them is fading, as is the impetus to free some 240 people held

Families of Israel hostages fear the world will forget. So they're traveling to be living reminders
Asia|News|World

Afghans fleeing Pakistan lack water, food and shelter once they cross the border, aid groups say

Aid groups say Afghans fleeing a deportation drive in Pakistan lack shelter, food, and warmth once they cross the border

Afghans fleeing Pakistan lack water, food and shelter once they cross the border, aid groups say
News|Technology|World

Russia says it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a new nuclear submarine

The Russian military has reported a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads from a new nuclear submarine

Russia says it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a new nuclear submarine
MidEast|News|World

Blinken shuttles from the West Bank to Iraq trying to contain the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war

Secretary of State Antony Blinken brought his diplomatic push on the Israel-Hamas war to the occupied West Bank and then to Iraq

Blinken shuttles from the West Bank to Iraq trying to contain the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war
Europe|News|Travel|World

The hostage situation at Hamburg Airport ends with a man in custody and his 4-year-old daughter safe

The hostage situation at Hamburg Airport has ended around 18 hours after a man drove his vehicle through the gates of the airport with his 4-year-old daughter as a passenger

The hostage situation at Hamburg Airport ends with a man in custody and his 4-year-old daughter safe
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A Ukrainian missile strike on a shipyard in Crimea damages a Russian ship

The Russian military says a Ukrainian missile strike on a shipyard in annexed Crimea had damaged a Russian ship

A Ukrainian missile strike on a shipyard in Crimea damages a Russian ship
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China Premier Li seeks to bolster his country's economic outlook at Shanghai trade fair

Seeking to generate excitement around a largely lackluster economy, Chinese Premier Li Qiang is pledging to continue deepening reforms, expand free trade zones and relax market access for foreign investment

China Premier Li seeks to bolster his country's economic outlook at Shanghai trade fair
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Ukrainian war veterans with amputated limbs find freedom in the practice of jiu-jitsu

More than 20,000 people in Ukraine have lost limbs because of injuries since the start of Russia’s brutal war there, many of them soldiers

Ukrainian war veterans with amputated limbs find freedom in the practice of jiu-jitsu
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Afghan farmers lose income of more than $1 billion after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

A report from the U.N. drugs agency says Afghan farmers lost more than $1 billion of cash income from opium sales after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

Afghan farmers lose income of more than $1 billion after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation
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Gaza has lost telecom contact again, while Israel's military says it has surrounded Gaza City

Gaza has lost communications in its third total outage of the Israel-Hamas war, and Israel’s military says it has encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two

Gaza has lost telecom contact again, while Israel's military says it has surrounded Gaza City
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Live updates | Israeli warplanes hit refugee camps in Gaza while UN agencies call siege an 'outrage'

Health officials say Israeli airstrikes have hit two refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, killing scores of people

Live updates | Israeli warplanes hit refugee camps in Gaza while UN agencies call siege an 'outrage'
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Live updates | Israeli warplanes hit refugee camps in Gaza Strip, killing scores

Health officials say Israeli airstrikes have hit two refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, killing scores of people

Live updates | Israeli warplanes hit refugee camps in Gaza Strip, killing scores
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World Bank poised to host climate loss and damage fund, despite concerns

By Gloria Dickie and Valerie Volcovici Countries moved a step closer on Saturday to getting a fund off the ground to help poor states damaged by climate disasters, despite reservations from developing

World Bank poised to host climate loss and damage fund, despite concerns
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Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza have marched in Washington, Paris, Berlin and other European cities

Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza
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Estonia will allow Taiwan to establish a nondiplomatic representative office in a policy revision

Estonia's government says it will allow Taiwan to open a nondiplomatic representative office of Taipei in the Baltic country to boost economic and cultural ties with the self-governing island

Estonia will allow Taiwan to establish a nondiplomatic representative office in a policy revision
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UAE says US should push for quick end to war in Gaza

The United States needs to push for a quick end to the Israel-Hamas war and a new process to resolve the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian issue or Washington

UAE says US should push for quick end to war in Gaza
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Israel's military and Hezbollah exchange fire along the tense Lebanon-Israel border

Israeli warplanes have conducted airstrikes along the border with Lebanon as the militant Hezbollah group attacked several Israeli army posts, including one that was struck with two large rockets

Israel's military and Hezbollah exchange fire along the tense Lebanon-Israel border
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Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza

Thousands of Iranians gathered on the streets to mark the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran

Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
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Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza

Thousands of Iranians gathered on the streets to mark the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran

Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
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Ukraine minister says he wants to turn his country into a weapons production hub for the West

Ukraine's newly appointed head of defense industry says he wants to turn the country into a weapons hub for the West

Ukraine minister says he wants to turn his country into a weapons production hub for the West
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Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine

Russian attacks in Ukraine have wounded at least 14 civilians as the president of the European Union's executive returned to the Ukrainian capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine
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Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine

Russian attacks in Ukraine have wounded at least 14 civilians as the president of the European Union's executive returned to the Ukrainian capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine
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Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive

The Taliban are appealing to Afghanistan's private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan's mass deportation drive

Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive
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Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive

Arab leaders who met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jordan are pushing for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive
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Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive

Arab leaders who met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jordan are pushing for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive
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Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in an earthquake that killed 157 people

Villagers in the mountains of northwest Nepal have cremated the bodies of some who perished in an earthquake that shook the area Friday night

Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in an earthquake that killed 157 people
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US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians

The United States and Arab partners are disagreeing on the need for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military says the besieged enclave’s Hamas rulers are “encountering the full force” of its troops

US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians
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US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians

The United States and Arab partners are disagreeing on the need for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military says the besieged enclave’s Hamas rulers are “encountering the full force” of its troops

US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians
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Live updates | Palestinians report deadly Israeli airstrikes as US urges humanitarian pause

The U.S. is trying to persuade Israel to take a humanitarian pause from airstrikes on Gaza, where Palestinians reported multiple fatalities across the besieged enclave

Live updates | Palestinians report deadly Israeli airstrikes as US urges humanitarian pause
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Israel's fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza

Hours after Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, the country’s new fortified, subterranean blood bank kicked into action

Israel's fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza
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Israel's fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza

Hours after Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, the country’s new fortified, subterranean blood bank kicked into action

Israel's fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza
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The average Palestinian in Gaza is living on 2 pieces of bread a day, UN official says

The Gaza director for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees says the average Palestinian in Gaza is living on two pieces of Arabic bread made from flour that the U.N. had stockpiled in the region

The average Palestinian in Gaza is living on 2 pieces of bread a day, UN official says
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Israel deports thousands of Palestinian workers back to Gaza's war zone

Israel has deported thousands of workers to the besieged Gaza Strip, capping what many described as harrowing weeks trapped in legal limbo since their detention when the Israel-Hamas war erupted

Israel deports thousands of Palestinian workers back to Gaza's war zone
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Israel deports thousands of Palestinian workers back to Gaza's war zone

Israel has deported thousands of workers to the besieged Gaza Strip, capping what many described as harrowing weeks trapped in legal limbo since their detention when the Israel-Hamas war erupted

Israel deports thousands of Palestinian workers back to Gaza's war zone
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Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise

A strong earthquake has shaken northwestern Nepal, and officials say at least 128 people are dead and dozens more injured as rescuers search mountain villages

Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise
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Japan's Princess Kako arrives in Peru to mark 150 years of diplomatic relations

Japanese Princess Kako on Friday arrived in Peru on an official visit to commemorate 150 years of diplomatic relations between both countries

Japan's Princess Kako arrives in Peru to mark 150 years of diplomatic relations
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Tensions spike in Rio de Janeiro ahead of Copa Libertadores soccer final and after Copacabana brawl

Tensions are high in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of the Copa Libertadores soccer final following a brawl between fan clubs and a fierce police response on the Copacabana beach

Tensions spike in Rio de Janeiro ahead of Copa Libertadores soccer final and after Copacabana brawl
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Emotional outburst on live TV from Gaza over death of reporter encapsulates collective grief

The on-air outburst of grief by Salman al-Bashir seemed to channel the mood of all Gaza

Emotional outburst on live TV from Gaza over death of reporter encapsulates collective grief
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Serbia's pro-Russia intelligence chief sanctioned by the US has resigned citing Western pressure

Serbia’s intelligence chief has resigned after less than a year in the post saying he wanted to avoid possible further embargos against the Balkan nation

Serbia's pro-Russia intelligence chief sanctioned by the US has resigned citing Western pressure
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Israel-Hamas war puts China's strategy of 'balanced diplomacy' in the Middle East at risk

Beijing’s tone on the Middle East crisis has shifted since Hamas’s initial attack, becoming increasingly pro-Palestinian.

Israel-Hamas war puts China's strategy of 'balanced diplomacy' in the Middle East at risk
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Blinken warns Israel that humanitarian conditions in Gaza must improve to have 'partners for peace'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning Israel that it risks destroying an eventual possibility for peace unless it acts swiftly to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza for Palestinian civilians as it intensifies its war against Hamas

Blinken warns Israel that humanitarian conditions in Gaza must improve to have 'partners for peace'
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Trapped in hell: Palestinian civilians try to survive in northern Gaza, focus of Israel's offensive

Weeks after ordering northern Gaza’s 1.1 million inhabitants to evacuate south, the Israeli army is intensifying its bombing of the area that stretches to the wetlands of Wadi Gaza, in the central strip

Trapped in hell: Palestinian civilians try to survive in northern Gaza, focus of Israel's offensive
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Moroccan archaeologists unearth new ruins at Chellah, a tourism-friendly ancient port near Rabat

Archaeologists have unearthed more ancient ruins of what they believe was once a bustling port city near the capital of modern-day Morocco

Moroccan archaeologists unearth new ruins at Chellah, a tourism-friendly ancient port near Rabat
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A Russian singer who condemned the war in Ukraine is back home. The Orthodox Church wants an apology

The Russian Orthodox Church has called for an apology from Russia's most renowned pop singer who returned home this week over her criticism of the war in Ukraine

A Russian singer who condemned the war in Ukraine is back home. The Orthodox Church wants an apology
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King Charles III meets with religious leaders to promote peace on the final day of his Kenya visit

King Charles III has met with religious leaders about promoting peace and security during the last day of his four-day trip to Kenya

King Charles III meets with religious leaders to promote peace on the final day of his Kenya visit
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Russia steps up its aerial barrage of Ukraine as Kyiv officials brace for attacks on infrastructure

Ukrainian authorities say Russia unleashed a wave of nighttime drone and missile attacks across 10 of Ukraine’s 24 regions

Russia steps up its aerial barrage of Ukraine as Kyiv officials brace for attacks on infrastructure
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Shipping company Maersk to slash 10,000 jobs, citing the difficult container trade environment

Maersk, the world’s biggest shipping company, says it plans to eliminate 10,000 jobs due to what it described as a challenging environment for container trade and logistics services

Shipping company Maersk to slash 10,000 jobs, citing the difficult container trade environment
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New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution

New Delhi’s government has shut primary schools and banned polluting vehicles and construction work in an attempt to reduce the worst haze and smog of the season

New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution
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Live updates | Israel rebuffs US push for humanitarian pause, says hostages must be released first

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected U.S. calls for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war, telling U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday “we are going full steam ahead,” unless the hostages held by Hamas are released

Live updates | Israel rebuffs US push for humanitarian pause, says hostages must be released first
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Japan and Philippine leaders agree to negotiate defense pact and boost ties amid China's aggression

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to start negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their troops to enter each other’s territory for joint military exercises

Japan and Philippine leaders agree to negotiate defense pact and boost ties amid China's aggression
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Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns

The watchdog office overseeing the National Science Foundation is sending investigators to Antarctica’s McMurdo Station after hearing concerns about the prevalence of sexual violence at the U.S. research base

Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns
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Israel resists US pressure to pause the war to allow more aid to Gaza, wants hostages back first

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against growing pressure for a humanitarian pause in the nearly month-old war to protect civilians and allow more aid into Gaza

Israel resists US pressure to pause the war to allow more aid to Gaza, wants hostages back first
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North Korea is closing some diplomatic missions in what may be a sign of its economic troubles

North Korea has confirmed that it’s closing some of its diplomatic missions abroad, a move that rival South Korea suspects is a sign of the North’s economic troubles amid persistent international sanctions

North Korea is closing some diplomatic missions in what may be a sign of its economic troubles
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China supported sanctions on North Korea's nuclear program. It's also behind their failure

International authorities say there's growing evidence that shows Beijing is helping cash-strapped North Korea evade a range of international sanctions designed to hamper Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program

China supported sanctions on North Korea's nuclear program. It's also behind their failure
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Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is a political test in South Florida's Jewish community

U.S. support for Israel's offensive against Hamas is being closely watched in South Florida's Jewish community

Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is a political test in South Florida's Jewish community
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Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: 'You're not alone'

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden came to Lewiston Maine, to show their support for the community following a mass shooting where 18 people were killed

Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: 'You're not alone'
Environment|Science|World

Japanese consumers are eating more local fish in spite of China's ban due to Fukushima wastewater

Fishing communities in Fukushima feared devastating damage to their businesses from the tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant’s ongoing discharge of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

Japanese consumers are eating more local fish in spite of China's ban due to Fukushima wastewater
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House GOP targets IRS in bill to provide emergency aid to Israel

House Republicans went after the IRS when they decided that emergency aid for Israel should be coupled with cuts elsewhere in the budget

House GOP targets IRS in bill to provide emergency aid to Israel
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Following an Israeli airstrike, crowded Gaza hospital struggles to treat wounded children

Airstrikes in the Gaza Strip's Bureij refugee camp have flattened entire apartment buildings, sending scores of injured Palestinians into a hospital unable to grant them bed space

Following an Israeli airstrike, crowded Gaza hospital struggles to treat wounded children
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Pioneering scientist says global warming is accelerating. Some experts call his claims overheated

One of modern climate science’s pioneers is warning that the world isn’t just steadily warming, but is dangerously accelerating

Pioneering scientist says global warming is accelerating. Some experts call his claims overheated
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Yellen says the US economic relationship with China must consider human rights and national security

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington wants to build an economic relationship with Beijing that takes into account national security and human rights and is fair to both sides

Yellen says the US economic relationship with China must consider human rights and national security
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House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach

The House has approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza

House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach
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As more Palestinians with foreign citizenship leave Gaza, some families are left in the lurch

Dozens of Palestinians with foreign passports crossed through the war-torn Gaza Strip’s only exit for the second straight day, escaping the suffocating siege into the empty Egyptian desert

As more Palestinians with foreign citizenship leave Gaza, some families are left in the lurch
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Netanyahu has sidestepped accountability for failing to prevent Hamas attack, instead blaming others

A growing list of Israeli officials have accepted responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas’ brutal attack on Israeli communities

Netanyahu has sidestepped accountability for failing to prevent Hamas attack, instead blaming others
Economy|Europe|News|US|World

The US sanctions more foreign firms in a bid to choke off Russia's supplies for its war in Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine

The US sanctions more foreign firms in a bid to choke off Russia's supplies for its war in Ukraine
Arts|Asia|News|US|World

American Ballet Theatre returns to China after a decade as US-China ties show signs of improving

American Ballet Theatre has returned to China for the first time in a decade, the latest sign that strained U.S.-China relations are beginning to improve

American Ballet Theatre returns to China after a decade as US-China ties show signs of improving
Africa|Crime|News|World

Rights groups report widespread war crimes across Africa’s Sahel region with communities under siege

Rights groups say in new reports that security forces and armed groups are committing alleged war crimes against civilians in Africa’s Sahel region where extremists and rebels are increasingly fighting to exert dominance and control resources in communities

Rights groups report widespread war crimes across Africa’s Sahel region with communities under siege
Europe|News|World

2 more killed as Russian artillery keeps on battering southern Ukraine's Kherson region

Russian shelling has killed an 81-year-old woman in the yard of her home and a 60-year-old man in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region

2 more killed as Russian artillery keeps on battering southern Ukraine's Kherson region
Economy|Finance|News|World

Bank of England keeps main UK interest rate at 15-year high of 5.25% and cautions over oil prices

The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at the 15-year high of 5.25% and indicated that borrowing costs will likely remain at these sort of elevated levels for a while yet especially if oil and gas prices increase sharply because of the Israel-Hamas war

Bank of England keeps main UK interest rate at 15-year high of 5.25% and cautions over oil prices
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Stay in Israel, or flee? Thai workers caught up in Hamas attack and war are faced with a dilemma

Thai agricultural workers in Israel have shared the fate those killed, kidnapped or forced to run for their lives when Hamas militants stormed into Israel last month in the assault that started the latest Gaza war

Stay in Israel, or flee? Thai workers caught up in Hamas attack and war are faced with a dilemma
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Putin signs a bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty

President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban

Putin signs a bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty
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Sunak says agreements at UK summit tip the balance in favor of humanity in fight against AI threats

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says achievements at the first international AI Safety Summit will “tip the balance in favor of humanity” in the race to contain the risks from rapid advances in cutting-edge artificial intelligence

Sunak says agreements at UK summit tip the balance in favor of humanity in fight against AI threats
Europe|News|World

Storm Ciarán whips western Europe, blowing record winds in France and leaving millions without power

Record-breaking winds in France and across much of western Europe left at least seven people dead and injured others

Storm Ciarán whips western Europe, blowing record winds in France and leaving millions without power
Asia|News|Political|World

Aid agencies warn of chaotic and desperate scenes among Afghans returning from Pakistan

Major international aid agencies are warning of chaotic and desperate scenes among Afghans who have returned from Pakistan, where security forces are detaining and deporting undocumented or unregistered foreigners

Aid agencies warn of chaotic and desperate scenes among Afghans returning from Pakistan
Americas|Health|News|US|World

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It's not that easy to find

Migrants who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and travel to cities around the country are running into a disjointed health care systems when they need treatment

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It's not that easy to find
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Live updates | Hundreds evacuate Gaza Strip as more pressure placed on Israel to pause fighting

Israel ground troops are advancing toward Gaza City as diplomatic efforts intensify for at least a brief pause in the fighting in Gaza’s deadliest war

Live updates | Hundreds evacuate Gaza Strip as more pressure placed on Israel to pause fighting
MidEast|News|World

Pressure rises on Israel to pause fighting and ease siege as battles intensify near Gaza City

Israeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants, the miiltary says, as the Palestinian death toll rises above 9,000

Pressure rises on Israel to pause fighting and ease siege as battles intensify near Gaza City
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North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says

South Korea says North Korea has likely supplied several types of missiles to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, along with its widely reported shipments of ammunition and shells

North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says
Election|Europe|News|World

Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn't?

Vladimir Putin is expected to seek another term in the Kremlin when Russia holds presidential elections next March

Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn't?
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion

Hong Kong is set to launch Asia's first Gay Games on Friday, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Asian financial hub

Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden says 74 US dual nationals have left Gaza Strip as he dispatches Blinken to Mideast

President Joe Biden says that 74 more U.S. citizens have left the Gaza Strip He announced the development as he dispatched his top diplomat to the Mideast for talks with Israeli and Jordanian officials as the nearly four-week old Israel-Hamas war rages on with no end in sight

Biden says 74 US dual nationals have left Gaza Strip as he dispatches Blinken to Mideast
Americas|Crime|News|World

Uruguay's foreign minister resigns following leak of audios related to a passport scandal

Uruguay’s foreign minister has resigned shortly after audio messages were published in which he appears to ask a former official to not hand over evidence in an investigation over a passport issued to an accused drug trafficker

Uruguay's foreign minister resigns following leak of audios related to a passport scandal
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Biden calls for humanitarian 'pause' in Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden says he thinks there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war

Biden calls for humanitarian 'pause' in Israel-Hamas war
Asia|News|World

Chinese gather and lay flowers despite heavy security as former Premier Li Keqiang is laid to rest

Hundreds, possibly thousands, of people have gathered near a state funeral home in Beijing as China's former second-ranking leader, Li Keqiang, was put to rest

Chinese gather and lay flowers despite heavy security as former Premier Li Keqiang is laid to rest
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

How Houthi attacks affect both the Israel-Hamas conflict and Yemen's own civil war – and could put pressure on US, Saudi Arabia

Missiles from rebel Yemeni groups risk widening the Middle East conflict. But the motivation behind the attacks could be more about self-interest.

How Houthi attacks affect both the Israel-Hamas conflict and Yemen's own civil war – and could put pressure on US, Saudi Arabia
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Biden and the first lady will travel to Maine to mourn with the community after the mass shooting

The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Maine later this week to mourn with the community of Lewiston

Biden and the first lady will travel to Maine to mourn with the community after the mass shooting
Americas|Crime|World

Brazil to militarize key airports, ports and borders in a crackdown on organized crime

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says armed forces will boost security at some of the country's most important airports, ports and along its international borders to tackle organized crime

Brazil to militarize key airports, ports and borders in a crackdown on organized crime
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Speaker Mike Johnson signals that Ukraine aid, coupled with border security, is next on GOP agenda

New Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will consider a fresh aid package for Ukraine, but he wants to link it to more money at home for the U.S. border with Mexico

Speaker Mike Johnson signals that Ukraine aid, coupled with border security, is next on GOP agenda
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Confusion, frustration and hope at Gaza's border with Egypt as first foreign passport-holders depart

Hundreds of Palestinians with foreign passports and dozens of seriously wounded patients desperate to escape the war in Gaza have crowded at the black metal gate on the Egyptian border, hoping to pass through the enclave’s only portal to the outside world for the first time since the war began

Confusion, frustration and hope at Gaza's border with Egypt as first foreign passport-holders depart
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Opposition mounts in Arab countries that normalized relations with Israel

Countries in the Middle East that have normalized or are considering normalizing relations with Israel are coming under growing public pressure to cut those ties because of Israel’s war with Hamas

Opposition mounts in Arab countries that normalized relations with Israel
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Israel criticizes South American countries after they cut diplomatic ties and recall ambassadors

Israel has criticized Bolivia, Chile and Colombia after the South American countries undertook a series of diplomatic moves to protest Israel's military operations against Hamas in Gaza

Israel criticizes South American countries after they cut diplomatic ties and recall ambassadors
Americas|News|US|World

Chicago and other US cities struggle to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hits

Volunteers, churches and advocacy groups are scrambling to find indoor shelter for migrants in Chicago as the temperatures drop

Chicago and other US cities struggle to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hits
Environment|MidEast|News|Science|Travel|World

Pope Francis says he'll spend 3 days in Dubai for COP28 climate conference

Pope Francis says he will go to Dubai for three days during the COP28 climate conference hosted there

Pope Francis says he'll spend 3 days in Dubai for COP28 climate conference
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Blinken heads to Israel, Jordan as Gaza war and criticism of it intensifies

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Jordan this week as Israel's war in Gaza and international criticism of it intensify

Blinken heads to Israel, Jordan as Gaza war and criticism of it intensifies
MidEast|News|Political|World

The US has strongly backed Israel's war against Hamas. The allies don't seem to know what comes next

When Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked who would govern the Gaza Strip following Israel’s war against Hamas, he said a return of the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority made “the most sense.”

The US has strongly backed Israel's war against Hamas. The allies don't seem to know what comes next
Americas|Crime|Election|News|Opinion|US|World

Hearing to determine if Trump can be barred from office reaches far back in history for answers

A Colorado judge has denied a motion by Donald Trump’s attorneys to dismiss a case challenging his eligibility to run for president because of the “insurrection” clause of the 14th Amendment

Hearing to determine if Trump can be barred from office reaches far back in history for answers
Asia|News|US|World

Biden nominates a top adviser on Asia to be the State Department's No. 2 diplomat

The White House says President Joe Biden is nominating a top adviser on Asia to serve as the State Department’s second-ranking diplomat

Biden nominates a top adviser on Asia to be the State Department's No. 2 diplomat
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ACLU and families of trans teens ask Supreme Court to block Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care

Attorneys representing Tennessee transgender children, teens and their families have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a ban on gender-affirming care for children and teenagers that a lower court allowed to go into effect

ACLU and families of trans teens ask Supreme Court to block Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care
MidEast|News|World

Cyprus plans to send humanitarian aid directly to Gaza by ship, where UN personnel would receive it

Cyprus has offered more detail about its initiative to create a sea corridor for the steady flow of humanitarian assistance from Cyprus to Gaza, saying that aid-laden ships would sail directly to the enclave, where United Nations personnel would receive it for eventual distribution

Cyprus plans to send humanitarian aid directly to Gaza by ship, where UN personnel would receive it
Americas|News|Travel|World

With flowers, altars and candles, Mexicans are honoring deceased relatives on the Day of the Dead

Mexicans in the state of Oaxaca are celebrating the Day of the Dead

With flowers, altars and candles, Mexicans are honoring deceased relatives on the Day of the Dead
Europe|News|World

Storm Ciaran arrives on England shore, may bring highest winds to western Europe in decades

The U.K.'s national forecaster says Storm Ciarán has begun arriving on England's southwestern coast as that country, France and others in western Europe brace for what could be some of the highest wind speeds in the region for decades

Storm Ciaran arrives on England shore, may bring highest winds to western Europe in decades
MidEast|News|World

Israeli envoy to Russia says Tel Aviv passengers hid from weekend airport riot in terminal

Israel’s ambassador to Moscow gave new details of the weekend riot at an airport in southern Russia when a flight from Tel Aviv landed there, saying some of the passengers had to hide in the terminal before being flown by helicopter to safety

Israeli envoy to Russia says Tel Aviv passengers hid from weekend airport riot in terminal
Americas|Arts|World

Renowned glass artist and the making of a gigantic church window featured in new film

A renowned glass artist in Mexico played a key role in the creation of a gigantic church window in the U.S. The 81-year-old Narcissus Quagliata is the master of the glass-fusion technique that made the Kansas church’s colossal stained-glass artwork possible

Renowned glass artist and the making of a gigantic church window featured in new film
Crime|Health|News|World

What exactly caused the explosion at a hospital in Gaza? Without an independent, credible investigation, it will be hard for everyone to agree

The hospital blast site has largely been cleared, Hamas says. But a forensic scientist explains what other evidence independent experts could look to while conducting an investigation.

What exactly caused the explosion at a hospital in Gaza? Without an independent, credible investigation, it will be hard for everyone to agree
News|US|World

Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trapped

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says a man has died after he and a coworker were trapped beneath a collapsed 11-story building being demolished at an abandoned mine’s coal preparation plant

Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trapped
Crime|MidEast|News|World

A media freedom group accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes and reports deaths of 34 journalists

An international media freedom group says 34 journalists have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas

A media freedom group accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes and reports deaths of 34 journalists
Environment|Europe|News|World

New oil leak reported after a ferry that repeatedly ran aground off the Swedish coast is pulled free

A ferry that had ran aground last month off southeastern Sweden and started leaking oil into the Baltic Sea has been pulled free and anchored nearby

New oil leak reported after a ferry that repeatedly ran aground off the Swedish coast is pulled free
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Eruption of Eurasia's tallest active volcano sends ash columns above a Russian peninsula

Huge ash columns have erupted from Eurasia’s tallest active volcano and forced authorities to close schools in two towns on Russia’s sparsely populated Kamchatka Peninsula

Eruption of Eurasia's tallest active volcano sends ash columns above a Russian peninsula
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King Charles III meets in private with the family of the Kenyan rebel leader hanged by the British

King Charles III has held a private meeting with the family of the executed leader of the Kenyan rebellion against British colonial rule

King Charles III meets in private with the family of the Kenyan rebel leader hanged by the British
Asia|News|World

Researchers hope tracking senior Myanmar army officers can ascertain blame for human rights abuses

A group of human rights researchers has officially launched a website they hope will facilitate the task of obtaining justice for victims of state violence in Myanmar

Researchers hope tracking senior Myanmar army officers can ascertain blame for human rights abuses
Asia|News|World

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Pakistani security forces have launched sweeps to arrest and deport Afghans who are in the country illegally, sending dozens back after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps
News|Science|Technology|US|World

Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risks

Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, have agreed to work together to contain the potential “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence

Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risks
Asia|News|World

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

Taiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
MidEast|News|World

After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave

Israel's military says its ground troops have advanced to “the gates of Gaza City” amid heavy fighting

After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japanese automaker Toyota's profits zoom on cheap yen, strong global sales

Toyota’s profit in the latest quarter jumped nearly threefold from a year ago as vehicle sales grew around the world and a cheap yen boosted the Japanese automaker’s overseas earnings

Japanese automaker Toyota's profits zoom on cheap yen, strong global sales
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Hundreds of foreign citizens and dozens of injured allowed to flee Gaza

Hundreds of foreign nationals and several seriously injured Palestinians are being allowed to leave Gaza for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began more than three weeks ago

Live updates | Hundreds of foreign citizens and dozens of injured allowed to flee Gaza
Europe|News|World

Belarusians who fled repression face new hurdles as they try to rebuild their lives abroad

Hundreds of thousands of Belarusians who fled repression in their homeland face the prospect of having invalid documents after authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree halting passport renewals abroad

Belarusians who fled repression face new hurdles as they try to rebuild their lives abroad
Asia|Australia|News|World

Australian prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise the plight of a detained Australian democracy blogger with Chinese leaders during his visit to China

Australian prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit
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The White House is working on a strategy to combat Islamophobia. Many Muslim Americans are skeptical

The White House has announced that President Joe Biden’s administration is developing a national strategy to combat Islamophobia

The White House is working on a strategy to combat Islamophobia. Many Muslim Americans are skeptical
Europe|News|World

More than 40% of Ukrainians need humanitarian help under horrendous war conditions, UN says

A senior U.N. official says Russian strikes are inflicting unimaginable suffering on the people of Ukraine and that more than 40% of them need humanitarian assistance

More than 40% of Ukrainians need humanitarian help under horrendous war conditions, UN says
MidEast|News|World

Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel as Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors

Bolivia’s government has severed diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing it of carrying out “crimes against humanity” in the Gaza Strip

Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel as Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors
Health|News|Science|US|World

Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says

Maryland doctors say the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died

Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says
MidEast|News|World

Amnesty International says Israeli forces wounded Lebanese civilians with white phosphorus

The human rights group Amnesty International says civilians in southern Lebanon were injured this month when Israeli forces hit a border village with shells containing white phosphorus

Amnesty International says Israeli forces wounded Lebanese civilians with white phosphorus
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Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas

Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel
MidEast|News|World

Has Israel invaded Gaza? The military has been vague, even if its objectives are clear

Over the past five days, Israeli ground troops have pushed deeper and deeper into Gaza in their war against Hamas, launched in response to a bloody Oct. 7 cross-border raid by the Islamic militant group

Has Israel invaded Gaza? The military has been vague, even if its objectives are clear
Crime|News|US|World

The FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by the Hamas attack on Israel

FBI Director Christopher Wray is warning that Hamas’ rampage inside Israel could inspire violence in the U.S. He told lawmakers on Tuesday that multiple foreign extremist groups have called for attacks against Americans and the West in recent weeks

The FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by the Hamas attack on Israel
MidEast|News|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have for the first time claimed missile and drone attacks targeting Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war
Europe|News|Opinion|World

On a US tour, Ukrainian faith leaders plead for continued support against the Russian invasion

A bishop from Ukraine has a succinct message for Americans: “Please, hear our cry.”

On a US tour, Ukrainian faith leaders plead for continued support against the Russian invasion
MidEast|News|World

War plunged Israel’s agricultural heartlands into crisis, raising fears for its farming future

The Israel-Hamas war has plunged Israel’s agricultural heartlands into crisis

War plunged Israel’s agricultural heartlands into crisis, raising fears for its farming future
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Cyprus proposes to establish a sea corridor to deliver a stream of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza

Cyprus is working out with partners in the European Union and the Middle East the logistics to establish a sea corridor to deliver a stream of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza from the island’s main port of Limassol once the situation on the ground permits it

Cyprus proposes to establish a sea corridor to deliver a stream of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Spain's bishops apologize for sex abuses but dispute the estimated number of victims in report

Spain's Catholic bishops have apologized again for sex abuses committed by members following a report by the national ombudsman that accused the church of widespread negligence

Spain's bishops apologize for sex abuses but dispute the estimated number of victims in report
News|Political|World

A UN report urges Russia to investigate an attack on a Ukrainian village that killed 59 civilians

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A UN report urges Russia to investigate an attack on a Ukrainian village that killed 59 civilians
Europe|Health|World

Boris Johnson's former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry

The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in government during the coronavirus pandemic

Boris Johnson's former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
Asia|Crime|News|World

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of a deadline in anti-migrant crackdown

Afghans are piling into trucks and buses and leaving Pakistan to avoid arrest and deportation

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of a deadline in anti-migrant crackdown
News|World

Live updates | Deluge of Israeli airstrikes destroy apartments in Gaza refugee camp

A deluge of Israeli airstrikes Tuesday on a refugee camp near Gaza City has demolished apartment buildings, leaving craters where they once stood, while ground troops battle Hamas militants across northern Gaza

Live updates | Deluge of Israeli airstrikes destroy apartments in Gaza refugee camp
Asia|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation declined to enter the bidding contest

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
MidEast|News|World

Israeli airstrikes crush apartments in Gaza refugee camp, as ground troops battle Hamas militants

A barrage of Israeli airstrikes leveled apartment buildings in a refugee camp near Gaza City, and footage showed rescuers pulling men, women and children out of the rubble

Israeli airstrikes crush apartments in Gaza refugee camp, as ground troops battle Hamas militants
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street gains ahead of Fed decision on interest rates

Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street advanced to claim back some of the ground it gave up in another losing month

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street gains ahead of Fed decision on interest rates
Africa|News|World

In Kenya, King Charles III expresses 'greatest sorrow and the deepest regret' for past violence

King Charles III has expressed “greatest sorrow and the deepest regret” for the “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence” committed against Kenyans as they sought independence

In Kenya, King Charles III expresses 'greatest sorrow and the deepest regret' for past violence
News|Travel|World

A trial of New Zealand tourism operators in the volcanic eruption that killed 22 people ends

A trial of New Zealand tourism operators accused of safety breaches after 22 people died in a 2019 volcanic eruption has ended with the last remaining defendant found guilty on one count

A trial of New Zealand tourism operators in the volcanic eruption that killed 22 people ends
News|World

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there

The United Nations special envoy for Syria is warning that the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into the neighboring country

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there
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U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are urging an increasingly divided Congress to immediately send major aid to both Israel and Ukraine

U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

3 astronauts return to Earth after 6-month stay on China's space station

Three astronauts have returned to Earth after six months aboard China's orbiting space station

3 astronauts return to Earth after 6-month stay on China's space station
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UN agency in Gaza says urgent cease-fire is a matter of life and death for millions of Palestinians

The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees is telling a U_N_ emergency meeting “an immediate humanitarian cease-fire has become a matter of life and death for millions.”

UN agency in Gaza says urgent cease-fire is a matter of life and death for millions of Palestinians
Asia|News|US|World

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game
Americas|Economy|News|US|World

Some 5,000 migrants set out on foot from Mexico's southern border, tired of long waits for visas

About 5,000 migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti have set out on foot to reach the U.S., walking north from Mexico's southern border

Some 5,000 migrants set out on foot from Mexico's southern border, tired of long waits for visas
Americas|News|Travel|World

Haiti bans charter flights to Nicaragua in blow to migrants fleeing poverty and violence

Haiti’s government has banned all charter flights to Nicaragua that migrants fleeing poverty and violence had been increasingly using in their quest to reach the United States

Haiti bans charter flights to Nicaragua in blow to migrants fleeing poverty and violence
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Climate scientist Saleemul Huq, who emphasized helping poor nations adapt to warming, dies at 71

Saleemul Huq, a pioneering climate scientist from Bangladesh who pushed to get the world to understand, pay for and adapt to worsening warming impacts on poorer nations, has died

Climate scientist Saleemul Huq, who emphasized helping poor nations adapt to warming, dies at 71
Americas|News|World

Two hours of terror and now years of devastation for Acapulco's poor in Hurricane Otis aftermath

Hurricane Otis shredded Acapulco, Mexico, last week and tore apart the lives of hundreds of thousands of people

Two hours of terror and now years of devastation for Acapulco's poor in Hurricane Otis aftermath
MidEast|News|Political|World

An Israeli ministry, in a 'concept paper,' proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt's Sinai

Israel’s Intelligence Ministry has drafted a wartime proposal to transfer the Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million people to Egypt’s Sinai peninsula

An Israeli ministry, in a 'concept paper,' proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt's Sinai
Crime|News|Sports|World

Police investigating death of US ice hockey player from skate blade cut in English game

South Yorkshire Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson after his neck was cut by a skate blade in an English game

Police investigating death of US ice hockey player from skate blade cut in English game
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela's high court has suspended the opposition's primary election process, including its result

Venezuela’s high court has suspended of the opposition’s entire primary election process, including its result

Venezuela's high court has suspended the opposition's primary election process, including its result
Americas|Environment|Health|News|World

Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coast

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Pilar has already caused two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coast
Americas|News|Travel|World

3 foreign residents in Acapulco among the 47 dead as search focuses on boats sunk by Hurricane Otis

Three foreign residents have been confirmed among the 47 dead from Hurricane Otis as the search for the missing focused on submerged boats that sunk in the storm

3 foreign residents in Acapulco among the 47 dead as search focuses on boats sunk by Hurricane Otis
Crime|News|World

A former British cyberespionage agency employee gets life in prison for stabbing an American spy

A former British cyberespionage agency employee who viciously stabbed an American intelligence worker has been sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder

A former British cyberespionage agency employee gets life in prison for stabbing an American spy
Asia|News|World

A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises

A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living in the “paradise on Earth."

A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises
News|World

Collaborative water management can be a building block for peace between Israelis and Palestinians

As the war between Hamas and Israel grinds forward, two experts explain how Israelis and Palestinians have cooperated to tackle their region’s water challenges.

Collaborative water management can be a building block for peace between Israelis and Palestinians
News|Opinion|World

In the Israel-Hamas war, children are the ultimate pawns – and ultimate victims

For Jewish people, Hamas’ violence against children was reminiscent of the Holocaust. For Palestinians, The Israel Defense Force’s killing their children reminds them of a painful past, too.

In the Israel-Hamas war, children are the ultimate pawns – and ultimate victims
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Oil prices could reach 'uncharted waters' if the Israel-Hamas war escalates, the World Bank says

The World Bank says oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if the violence between Israel and Hamas widens

Oil prices could reach 'uncharted waters' if the Israel-Hamas war escalates, the World Bank says
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

China honors American veterans of World War II known as Flying Tigers in an effort to improve ties

China has honored two American veterans of World War II as Beijing and Washington look to past collaboration for inspiration to deal with today's strained ties

China honors American veterans of World War II known as Flying Tigers in an effort to improve ties
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China holds major financial conference as leaders maneuver to get slowing economy back on track

China’s leaders are expected to search for ways to mend the country's fractured property market, create jobs for millions of unemployed youths and spur faster growth in a meeting that reportedly began Monday in Beijing

China holds major financial conference as leaders maneuver to get slowing economy back on track
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Live updates | Israel deepens military assault in the northern Gaza Strip

Israel has expanded its military assault deeper into northern Gaza as the U.N. and medical staff expressed fears over airstrikes hitting closer to hospitals

Live updates | Israel deepens military assault in the northern Gaza Strip
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Israel pushes deeper into Gaza and frees Hamas captive; Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire

Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into Gaza, advancing in tanks and other armored vehicles on the territory’s main city and freeing a soldier held captive by Hamas militants

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza and frees Hamas captive; Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire
Americas|Asia|Travel|US|World

As economy falters, more Chinese migrants take a perilous journey to the US border to seek asylum

A major influx of Chinese migration to the United States on a relatively new and perilous route through Panama's Darién Gap jungle has become increasingly popular thanks to social media

As economy falters, more Chinese migrants take a perilous journey to the US border to seek asylum
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

Takeaways from AP's reporting on Chinese migrants who traverse the Darién Gap to reach the US

The monthly number of Chinese migrants crossing through Panama's Darién Gap jungle has risen this year as more people from the world's most populous country look to immigrate to the U.S. The number has risen from 913 in January to 2,588 in September

Takeaways from AP's reporting on Chinese migrants who traverse the Darién Gap to reach the US
Crime|News|US|World

Illinois man pleads not guilty to hate crime and murder charges in attack on Muslim mother and son

A man has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her son

Illinois man pleads not guilty to hate crime and murder charges in attack on Muslim mother and son
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin claims without proof that airport riots targeting Israelis were staged from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to deflect blame from the Kremlin for a riot in the southern region of Dagestan that targeted a flight from Israel, charging without evidence that Ukrainian agents of Western spy agencies were behind the rampage

Putin claims without proof that airport riots targeting Israelis were staged from Ukraine
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Israeli media, also traumatized by Hamas attack, become communicators of Israel's message

Israeli media have espoused a dual role following Hamas’ devastating attack on southern Israeli communities and the war that it set off

Israeli media, also traumatized by Hamas attack, become communicators of Israel's message
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Russians commemorate victims of Soviet repression as a present-day crackdown on dissent intensifies

Russians commemorated the victims of Soviet state terror on Sunday, while the Russian government continues its crackdown on dissent in the country

Russians commemorate victims of Soviet repression as a present-day crackdown on dissent intensifies
News|World

Thousands rally in Pakistan against Israel's bombing in Gaza, chanting anti-American slogans

Thousands of supporters from Pakistan’s main religious political party have rallied in the capital, Islamabad, against Israel’s bombing of Palestinians in Gaza

Thousands rally in Pakistan against Israel's bombing in Gaza, chanting anti-American slogans
Crime|News|World

Bangladesh police arrest a key opposition leader as violence leaves 3 dead and many injured

Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested a key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and sent him to prison after hours of detention

Bangladesh police arrest a key opposition leader as violence leaves 3 dead and many injured
MidEast|News|Political|World

Mission impossible? Biden says Mideast leaders must consider a two-state solution after the war ends

As the Israel-Hamas war enters a new phase, President Joe Biden is pressing Israeli and Arab leaders to think hard about their eventual postwar reality

Mission impossible? Biden says Mideast leaders must consider a two-state solution after the war ends
Asia|News|World

On the anniversary of a deadly Halloween crush, South Korean families demand a special investigation

Bereaved relatives of victims of last year’s devastating Halloween crush in Seoul and their supporters have demanded an independent investigation of the disaster as they marked the anniversary with a massive memorial service

On the anniversary of a deadly Halloween crush, South Korean families demand a special investigation
Europe|News|Sports|World

American hockey player Adam Johnson dies after getting cut in the neck by a skate in England

American hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, according to his team

American hockey player Adam Johnson dies after getting cut in the neck by a skate in England
Americas|Asia|News|Political|US|World

China believes the path to a Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco in November won't be 'smooth sailing'

China’s foreign minister says the road to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U_S_ President Joe Biden would not be “smooth sailing."

China believes the path to a Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco in November won't be 'smooth sailing'
Economy|News|World

G-7 nations back strong supply chains for energy and food despite global tensions

Trade and economy officials from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have strengthened their pledge to work together to ensure smooth supply chains for essentials like energy and food despite global uncertainties

G-7 nations back strong supply chains for energy and food despite global tensions
MidEast|News|World

Gaza receives largest aid shipment so far as deaths top 8,000 and Israel widens military offensive

Nearly three dozen trucks entered Gaza in the largest aid convoy since the war between Israel and Hamas began, but humanitarian workers say the assistance still falls desperately short of needs after thousands of people broke into warehouses seeking food

Gaza receives largest aid shipment so far as deaths top 8,000 and Israel widens military offensive
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, hospital damaged by nearby bombs

The Israeli military has intensified airstrikes in Gaza including near its largest hospital

Live updates | Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, hospital damaged by nearby bombs
Africa|News|World

King Charles III seeks to look ahead in a visit to Kenya. But he'll have history to contend with

King Charles III wants to look to the future when his four-day state visit to Kenya starts on Tuesday

King Charles III seeks to look ahead in a visit to Kenya. But he'll have history to contend with
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Otis death toll rises to 48, missing now number 36 as search and recovery work continues

Mexican authorities have raised the toll to 48 dead from Hurricane Otis, days after the fierce Category 5 storm struck the country’s southern Pacific coast and the tourist city of Acapulco

Hurricane Otis death toll rises to 48, missing now number 36 as search and recovery work continues
News|World

Turkey celebrates 100th anniversary of republic with fireworks and navy procession

Turkey has marked the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern, secular republic from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire with little pageantry and no gala reception to commemorate the important milestone

Turkey celebrates 100th anniversary of republic with fireworks and navy procession
Education|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences

Girls consistently are outperforming boys, graduating at higher rates at public high schools around the country

Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences
MidEast|News|World

Israel says its war can both destroy Hamas and rescue hostages. Their families are less certain

Israel says it has two main objectives in Gaza: destroy Hamas and rescue some 230 hostages being held by the militant group

Israel says its war can both destroy Hamas and rescue hostages. Their families are less certain
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Internet, phone service gradually return after vanishing for most of Gaza amid heavy bombardment

Two days after cellular and internet service abruptly vanished for most of Gaza amid a heavy Israeli bombardment, the crowded enclave came back online as communications systems were gradually restored

Internet, phone service gradually return after vanishing for most of Gaza amid heavy bombardment
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Mass graves, unclaimed bodies and overcrowded cemeteries. The war robs Gaza of funeral rites

Palestinians say the devastating war between Israel and Hamas is robbing them not only of their loved ones but also of the funeral rites that long have offered mourners some dignity and closure in the midst of grief

Mass graves, unclaimed bodies and overcrowded cemeteries. The war robs Gaza of funeral rites
MidEast|News|World

A spiderweb of Hamas tunnels in Gaza Strip raises risks for an Israeli ground offensive

As an Israeli ground offensive in the Gaza Strip looms in its war with Hamas, one of the greatest threats to both its troops and all those trapped in the seaside enclave is hidden underground

A spiderweb of Hamas tunnels in Gaza Strip raises risks for an Israeli ground offensive
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Jewish and Muslim chaplains navigate US campus tensions and help students roiled by Israel-Hamas war

For many of the Jewish and Muslim university chaplains and faith leaders caring for students angered and shaken by the Israel-Hamas war, the needs are acute, the days intense

Jewish and Muslim chaplains navigate US campus tensions and help students roiled by Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel pounds Gaza Strip, dismissing calls for cease-fire

Israel has entered a new phase of its war on Hamas, expanding its ground attacks with tanks rolling into the Palestinian enclave and stepped-up bombardment from the air, land and sea

Live updates | Israel pounds Gaza Strip, dismissing calls for cease-fire
Crime|MidEast|News|World

An Iranian teenager injured on Tehran Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died, state media say

An Iranian teenage girl injured weeks ago in a mysterious incident on Tehran’s Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died

An Iranian teenager injured on Tehran Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died, state media say
Health|MidEast|News|World

French Jewish groups set up a hotline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war

French Jewish groups have set up a helpline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war

French Jewish groups set up a hotline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war
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Netanyahu says the Gaza war has entered a new stage and will be 'long and difficult'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the nation that the military has opened a “second stage” in the war against Hamas by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea

Netanyahu says the Gaza war has entered a new stage and will be 'long and difficult'
Americas|News|World

Mexican security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

Mexico’s security authorities have raised the death toll from the Category 5 Hurricane Otis that struck the country’s southern Pacific coast early Wednesday to 39

Mexican security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39
MidEast|News|Political|World

NYC protesters demand Israeli cease-fire, at least 200 detained after filling Grand Central station

Hundreds of protesters have filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal to demand a cease-fire as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the Gaza Strip

NYC protesters demand Israeli cease-fire, at least 200 detained after filling Grand Central station
Americas|Environment|News|World

Hawaii agrees to hand over site to Maui County for wildfire landfill and memorial

Hawaii’s land board says it will hand over state land on Maui to be used for a wildfire memorial and fire debris disposal

Hawaii agrees to hand over site to Maui County for wildfire landfill and memorial
Crime|News|Uncategorized|World

Five years later, trauma compounds for survivors marking Tree of Life massacre amid Israel-Hamas war

In one sense, there was a feeling of closure as survivors marked five years since the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history

Five years later, trauma compounds for survivors marking Tree of Life massacre amid Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|News|World

These numbers show the staggering toll of the Israel-Hamas war

The latest Israel-Hamas war has quickly become the deadliest and most destructive in the long history of the bitter enemies

These numbers show the staggering toll of the Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN General Assembly calls for 'humanitarian truce' in Gaza leading to halt in Israel-Hamas fighting

The U.N. General Assembly has approved a nonbinding resolution calling for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza leading to a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers

UN General Assembly calls for 'humanitarian truce' in Gaza leading to halt in Israel-Hamas fighting
Americas|Crime|News|World

Retired Colombian army officer gets life sentence in 2021 assassination of Haiti's president

A federal judge in Miami has sentenced a retired Colombian army officer to life in prison for his role in plotting to kill Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse in 2021

Retired Colombian army officer gets life sentence in 2021 assassination of Haiti's president
Asia|News|World

Alliance of 3 ethnic rebel groups carries out coordinated attacks in northeastern Myanmar

An alliance of ethnic rebel groups has launched a coordinated offensive in northeastern Myanmar to seize military targets in areas near the Chinese border

Alliance of 3 ethnic rebel groups carries out coordinated attacks in northeastern Myanmar
Europe|News|World

EU summit turns its eyes away from Ukraine despite a commitment to stay the course with Zelenskyy

The European Union summit showed that Ukraine will be facing tougher times to get all the attention and political, economic and military aid that it wants

EU summit turns its eyes away from Ukraine despite a commitment to stay the course with Zelenskyy
Europe|News|World

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time

Scores of protesters have gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time
MidEast|News|World

About 30 children were taken hostage by Hamas militants. Their families wait in agony

The families of children held captive by Hamas say they are adrift in a unique agony among the tragedies of Israel's bloodiest day

About 30 children were taken hostage by Hamas militants. Their families wait in agony
Americas|Europe|World

A Halloween party in Boston turned ugly when a gang hurled antisemitic slurs and attacked Jewish teenagers

Shortly after World War II, European Jews immigrated to American cities like Boston and were often met with violent antisemitism.

A Halloween party in Boston turned ugly when a gang hurled antisemitic slurs and attacked Jewish teenagers
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest accused of adult abuse but allowed to keep ministering

Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to reopen the case of a well-known priest-artist accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women

Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest accused of adult abuse but allowed to keep ministering
Asia|Health|News|World

China's chief epidemiologist who helped drive the anti-COVID fight dies at age 60

China's chief epidemiologist, who helped drive anti-COVID-19 measures that suspended access to cities and confined millions to their homes, has died

China's chief epidemiologist who helped drive the anti-COVID fight dies at age 60
MidEast|News|World

The EU seeks to revive peace talks since no military answer seen in the Israel-Palestinian conflict

European Union leaders believe it's time to lay the foundations for a future relationship between Israel and the Palestinians where the militant group Hamas does not control Gaza

The EU seeks to revive peace talks since no military answer seen in the Israel-Palestinian conflict
MidEast|News|World

Senior Iranian envoy met Hamas representatives in Moscow as Russia seeks to expand its clout

A senior Iranian envoy has met with Hamas representatives in Moscow following talks with Russian diplomats that underscored Moscow’s efforts to expand its clout as a power broker in the latest Israel-Hamas war

Senior Iranian envoy met Hamas representatives in Moscow as Russia seeks to expand its clout
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US expands its effort to cut off funding for Hamas

The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas, announcing a second round of sanctions against people and organizations linked to the group since it launched an attack on Israel that killed more than 1,400 people

US expands its effort to cut off funding for Hamas
Asia|News|World

Malaysia picks powerful ruler of Johor state as country's new king under rotation system

Malaysia’s royal families have elected the powerful and wealthy ruler of southern Johor state as the country’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system

Malaysia picks powerful ruler of Johor state as country's new king under rotation system
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war upends years of conventional wisdom. Leaders give few details on what comes next

Just three weeks into the deadliest war between Israel and Hamas, it is already clear that the bloodshed has shaken the region for years to come and flipped long-standing Israeli assumptions upside down

Israel-Hamas war upends years of conventional wisdom. Leaders give few details on what comes next
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel knocks out Gaza communications as protesters call for end to the war

Israel has knocked out communications in the Gaza Strip with bombardment and artillery fire

Live updates | Israel knocks out Gaza communications as protesters call for end to the war
MidEast|News|World

Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza and cuts off the territory's communications

The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory

Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza and cuts off the territory's communications
Environment|News|World

A salty problem for people near the mouth of the Mississippi is a wakeup call for New Orleans

Drought

A salty problem for people near the mouth of the Mississippi is a wakeup call for New Orleans
Europe|Health|Opinion|Political|World

From Stalin to Putin, abortion has had a complicated history in Russia

Abortion has had a complicated history in the Soviet Union and Russia

From Stalin to Putin, abortion has had a complicated history in Russia
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

South Korean and US forces stage drills for reaction to possible 'Hamas-style' attack by North Korea

South Korean and U.S. troops have been conducting live-fire exercises to hone their ability to respond to potential “Hamas-style surprise artillery attacks” by North Korea

South Korean and US forces stage drills for reaction to possible 'Hamas-style' attack by North Korea
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South Korean and US forces stage drills for reaction to possible 'Hamas-style' attack by North Korea

South Korean and U.S. troops have been conducting live-fire exercises to hone their ability to respond to potential “Hamas-style surprise artillery attacks” by North Korea

South Korean and US forces stage drills for reaction to possible 'Hamas-style' attack by North Korea
Americas|News|World

Families hunt for loved ones not heard from since Hurricane Otis pummeled Acapulco

Desperate families are making missing posters and joining online groups to find loved ones out of touch since Hurricane Otis devastated the Mexican Pacific coast city of Acapulco

Families hunt for loved ones not heard from since Hurricane Otis pummeled Acapulco
Business|Environment|News|World

Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response

Survivors of the Category 5 storm that killed at least 27 people and devastated Mexico’s resort city of Acapulco are getting desperate amid a slow government assistance response

Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response
MidEast|News|World

As the Turkish Republic turns 100, here's a look at its achievements and challenges ahead

The Turkish Republic, founded from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire by the national independence hero Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, turns 100 on Oct. 29

As the Turkish Republic turns 100, here's a look at its achievements and challenges ahead
Asia|News|US|World

US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region

US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea
Asia|News|World

The sudden death of China's former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many

The sudden death of China’s former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many people in the country

The sudden death of China's former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many
Asia|Business|Economy|News|US|World

Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco

Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP
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China's top diplomat visits Washington to help stabilize ties and perhaps set up a Biden-Xi summit

China’s top diplomat is meeting high-level U.S. officials, possibly including President Joe Biden, on a highly watched visit to Washington

China's top diplomat visits Washington to help stabilize ties and perhaps set up a Biden-Xi summit
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China's top diplomat visits Washington to help stabilize ties and perhaps set up a Biden-Xi summit

China’s top diplomat is meeting high-level U.S. officials, possibly including President Joe Biden, on a highly watched visit to Washington

China's top diplomat visits Washington to help stabilize ties and perhaps set up a Biden-Xi summit
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US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops

The Pentagon says U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps

US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
Asia|Economy|News|World

Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, dies at 68

Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died of a heart attack at 68

Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, dies at 68
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Palestinians plead 'stop the bombs' at UN meeting but Israel insists Hamas must be 'obliterated'

“Stop the bombs and save lives!”

Palestinians plead 'stop the bombs' at UN meeting but Israel insists Hamas must be 'obliterated'
Europe|News|World

White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders

The White House says that Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire

White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders
News|US|World

'I see no happy ending' − a former national security leader on the Gaza hostage situation

No government wants to have to deal with a hostage crisis. A former US national security official explains that there is no winning without losing in such situations.

'I see no happy ending' − a former national security leader on the Gaza hostage situation
MidEast|News|World

EXPLAINER: What is Gaza's Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war's death toll?

As the Israel-Hamas war rages, international and local monitoring groups in Gaza have been unable to keep up

EXPLAINER: What is Gaza's Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war's death toll?
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Report: Quran-burning protester is ordered to leave Sweden but deportation on hold for now

Sweden has reportedly withdrawn the residence permit of an Iraqi man who staged a series of public desecrations of the Quran this year but has put his deportation on hold, saying his life would be in danger if he were returned to Iraq

Report: Quran-burning protester is ordered to leave Sweden but deportation on hold for now
News|World

FACT FOCUS: A baseless claim about Putin’s health came from an unreliable Telegram account

An unverified claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin had suffered a heart attack is being amplified by news outlets and social media around the globe this week

FACT FOCUS: A baseless claim about Putin’s health came from an unreliable Telegram account
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Many Israelis are furious at their government's chaotic recovery efforts after Hamas attack

More than two weeks after Hamas' attack, many Israelis are furious at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, not just for failing to prevent the initial attack, but for failing to come to their aid afterward

Many Israelis are furious at their government's chaotic recovery efforts after Hamas attack
Business|Economy|News|US|World

Strikers have shut down a vital Great Lakes shipping artery for days, and negotiations are looming

A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest the world

Strikers have shut down a vital Great Lakes shipping artery for days, and negotiations are looming
Asia|Environment|Health|News|Science|Technology|World

2 workers at Fukushima plant hospitalized after accidentally getting sprayed with radioactive waste

Two workers at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have been hospitalized after accidentally being sprayed with radioactive liquid waste

2 workers at Fukushima plant hospitalized after accidentally getting sprayed with radioactive waste
MidEast|News|World

DeSantis says Florida helped send weapons to Israel — a move that could boost him in the GOP primary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's office says the state has arranged to send drones, weapons and ammunition to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza in response to Hamas’ attack

DeSantis says Florida helped send weapons to Israel — a move that could boost him in the GOP primary
Africa|Crime|News|World

South Africa begins an inquiry into a building fire that killed 76 people in Johannesburg in August

An inquiry has opened into an apartment building fire that killed at least 76 people in South Africa in August and laid bare the deep problems of poverty and neglect in parts of Africa’s richest city

South Africa begins an inquiry into a building fire that killed 76 people in Johannesburg in August
Europe|MidEast|News|World

European Union leaders seek aid access to Gaza and weigh the plight of EU citizens there

European Union leaders are grappling with ways to use their combined leverage to ensure that more aid reaches Palestinians in need in Gaza

European Union leaders seek aid access to Gaza and weigh the plight of EU citizens there
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Palestinian foreign minister promises cooperation with international courts on visit to The Hague

The Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister says the authority would not interfere with an International Criminal Court investigation into Hamas’ surprise Oct. 7 attacks on southern Israel

Palestinian foreign minister promises cooperation with international courts on visit to The Hague
Asia|Education|News|World

Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girls’ education

A nonprofit organization in Afghanistan says the Taliban have freed an activist who campaigned for the education of girls

Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girls’ education
Europe|News|Opinion|Technology|World

UK PM Sunak warns against rush to regulate AI before understanding its risks

As authorities around the world scramble to draw up guardrails for artificial intelligence, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns against moving too fast on regulating the rapidly developing technology before it’s fully understood

UK PM Sunak warns against rush to regulate AI before understanding its risks
Africa|Election|News|World

Nigeria’s Supreme Court refuses to void president’s election and dismisses opposition challenges

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has refused to void the election of President Bola Tinubu and dismissed the challenges brought by two losing candidates

Nigeria’s Supreme Court refuses to void president’s election and dismisses opposition challenges
Environment|News|World

As rainforests worldwide disappear, burn and degrade, a summit to protect them opens in Brazzaville

Leaders from Brazil, Indonesia, Republic of Congo and other countries with the three largest tropical forest basins are meeting to form a coalition to protect tropical forests from deforestation and destruction

As rainforests worldwide disappear, burn and degrade, a summit to protect them opens in Brazzaville
News|Technology|World

Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakers

The U.K. prime minister is defending China's invitation to a summit on artificial intelligence that Vice President Kamala Harris will attend next week

Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakers
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares rebound following latest tumble on Wall Street. Oil prices gain $1

Asian shares have risen after the latest tumble on Wall Street

Stock market today: Asian shares rebound following latest tumble on Wall Street. Oil prices gain $1
Africa|Economy|News|World

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice

Families in Niger say they are struggling after economic sanctions imposed in response to a military coup three months ago

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice
News|World

Live updates | Airstrikes ravage swaths of Gaza after Israeli troops and tanks briefly enter

More airstrikes have ravaged parts of the Gaza Strip, leaving it looking like a wasteland from space

Live updates | Airstrikes ravage swaths of Gaza after Israeli troops and tanks briefly enter
MidEast|News|World

Israeli troops briefly raid northern Gaza to 'prepare' for an expected full-scale incursion

Israeli troops and tanks launched an hourslong ground raid into northern Gaza overnight

Israeli troops briefly raid northern Gaza to 'prepare' for an expected full-scale incursion
Environment|News|US|World

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing

China’s Environment Minister Huang Runqiu says his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. to combat climate change

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Otis survivors search for friends and necessities in devastated Acapulco

Survivors of a Category 5 storm that killed at least 27 people as it devastated Mexico’s resort city of Acapulco are searching for acquaintances and necessities and hoping aid will come quickly in the wake of Hurricane Otis

Hurricane Otis survivors search for friends and necessities in devastated Acapulco
Americas|Asia|News|World

South Korea, US and Japan condemn North Korea's alleged supply of munitions to Russia

South Korea, the U.S. and Japan have strongly condemned what they call North Korea’s supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia

South Korea, US and Japan condemn North Korea's alleged supply of munitions to Russia
News|World

China's top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington

China’s top diplomat says dialogue between Beijing and Washington should not only be resumed but deepened

China's top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington
News|Political|World

Orban doubles down at EU summit to defend meeting Putin. One leader calls it a very wrong message

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has joined an EU summit saying that he was right to meet the EU’s foremost enemy, Russian President Vladimir Putin

Orban doubles down at EU summit to defend meeting Putin. One leader calls it a very wrong message
News|World

An increase in harassment against Jewish and Muslim Americans has been reported since Hamas attacks

Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

An increase in harassment against Jewish and Muslim Americans has been reported since Hamas attacks
Economy|MidEast|News|World

The Israel-Hamas war could threaten already fragile economies in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan

Economic crises are rippling through the countries bordering Israel

The Israel-Hamas war could threaten already fragile economies in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan
MidEast|News|US|World

Democrats' divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Detroit-area Muslims feel betrayed

Many top Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, took part in a huge pro-Israel rally near Detroit after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on the country

Democrats' divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Detroit-area Muslims feel betrayed
Europe|News|World

Business owners in a Ukrainian front-line city adapt even as 'a missile can come at any moment'

Russia's deadly attack on a beloved pizzeria in eastern Ukraine in June was painful for residents

Business owners in a Ukrainian front-line city adapt even as 'a missile can come at any moment'
Science|Technology|World

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030

China has launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030
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UN Security Council fails again to address Israel-Hamas war, rejecting US and Russian resolutions

The U.N. Security Council has failed again to address the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza, rejecting rival United States and Russian resolutions

UN Security Council fails again to address Israel-Hamas war, rejecting US and Russian resolutions
News|World

Al Jazeera Gaza correspondent loses 4 family members in an Israeli airstrike

Al Jazeera says its chief correspondent in Gaza has lost four members of his family in an Israeli airstrike

Al Jazeera Gaza correspondent loses 4 family members in an Israeli airstrike
Environment|News|Science|World

Forecasters were caught off guard by Otis’ growth. But warming means more hurricanes like it

Hurricane Otis unexpectedly turned from mild to monster in record time, and scientists are struggling to figure out what happened

Forecasters were caught off guard by Otis’ growth. But warming means more hurricanes like it
Education|News|World

Florida orders state universities to disband pro-Palestinian student group, saying it backs Hamas

Florida’s state university system is disbanding chapters of a pro-Palestinian student group it says is violating state law by aligning themselves with Hamas in the wake of an attack on Israeli citizens

Florida orders state universities to disband pro-Palestinian student group, saying it backs Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Biden condemns retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank

President Joe Biden has spoken out against retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

Biden condemns retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank
Economy|Health|News|World

Billions for life-saving AIDS program need to continue, George W. Bush Institute tells Congress

Billions of dollars for a global HIV/AIDS program that's saved millions of lives are in limbo and now the George W

Billions for life-saving AIDS program need to continue, George W. Bush Institute tells Congress
MidEast|News|World

France's Macron seeks international support for his proposal to build a coalition against Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron is promoting — with little success so far — the creation of an international coalition to fight the armed Palestinian group Hamas

France's Macron seeks international support for his proposal to build a coalition against Hamas
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Illinois man who pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters charged with hate crimes, authorities say

A man who prosecutors say pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters in Illinois has been charged with hate crimes and aggravated battery

Illinois man who pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters charged with hate crimes, authorities say
Europe|News|World

Pope's big synod on church future produces first document, but differences remain over role of women

Pope Francis’ big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church is heading into its final stretch

Pope's big synod on church future produces first document, but differences remain over role of women
Americas|News|World

Argentina's third-place presidential candidate Bullrich endorses right-wing populist Milei in runoff

Former Argentine presidential candidate Patricia Bullrich has endorsed right-wing populist Javier Milei for next month’s runoff

Argentina's third-place presidential candidate Bullrich endorses right-wing populist Milei in runoff
News|World

Senate panel OKs Lew to be ambassador to Israel, and a final confirmation vote could come next week

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved Jacob Lew to be ambassador to Israel, moving quickly to get him in place during Israel's war with Hamas

Senate panel OKs Lew to be ambassador to Israel, and a final confirmation vote could come next week
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Israel accuses UN chief of justifying terrorism for saying Hamas attack 'didn't happen in a vacuum'

Israeli officials are outraged over U_N_ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ comment that the deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel “did not happen in a vacuum.”

Israel accuses UN chief of justifying terrorism for saying Hamas attack 'didn't happen in a vacuum'
Europe|News|Technology|World

Russian drone debris downed power lines near a Ukraine nuclear plant. A new winter barrage is likely

Officials say Russia fired almost a dozen Shahed drones against Ukrainian targets, and falling debris from an intercepted drone damaged power lines near a nuclear plant in the country’s west

Russian drone debris downed power lines near a Ukraine nuclear plant. A new winter barrage is likely
News|Political|World

UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action

The United Nations Security Council will vote later on Wednesday on rival proposals by the United States and Russia for action on the conflict between Israel and Palestinian

UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action
Asia|News|World

Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedience

Analysts say the removal of China’s foreign and defense ministers appears to enforce leader Xi Jinping’s demand for total obedience and the elimination of any potential rivals within the ruling Communist Party

Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedience
Crime|News|Videos|World

Former British police officer jailed for abusing over 200 girls on Snapchat

A former British police officer has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 12 years after he pleaded guilty to over 100 child sex offenses

Former British police officer jailed for abusing over 200 girls on Snapchat
Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Stock market today: World shares mixed after China pledges more support for slowing economy

World shares are mixed after China pledged more spending to counter its economic slowdown

Stock market today: World shares mixed after China pledges more support for slowing economy
News|World

UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief missions as Israeli bombings rise

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that it is on the verge of running out of fuel in the Gaza Strip, forcing it to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip

UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief missions as Israeli bombings rise
Europe|News|Political|World

Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty

Russia’s military has simulated a nuclear strike in a drill overseen by President Vladimir Putin

Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty
MidEast|News|World

Leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah holds talks with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has met with top Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad officials

Leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah holds talks with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures
Africa|Crime|News|World

'I wanted to scream': Growing conflict in Congo drives sexual assault against displaced women

Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have been displaced over the past year in eastern Congo amid fighting by more than 130 armed groups

'I wanted to scream': Growing conflict in Congo drives sexual assault against displaced women
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Otis unleashes massive flooding in Acapulco, triggers landslides before dissipating

Hurricane Otis ripped through Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a powerful Category 5 storm, unleashing massive flooding in the resort city of Acapulco, ravaging roads and leaving large swaths of the southwestern state of Guerrero without power or cellphone service

Hurricane Otis unleashes massive flooding in Acapulco, triggers landslides before dissipating
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israeli strikes leave neighborhoods in shambles; journalist's family among the dead

Increased Israeli airstrikes are devastating parts of the Gaza Strip, jeopardizing relief operations and leaving neighborhoods in shambles

Live updates | Israeli strikes leave neighborhoods in shambles; journalist's family among the dead
Asia|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Japan’s top court strikes down required sterilization surgery to officially change gender

Japan’s Supreme Court has ruled that a law requiring transgender people to undergo sterilization surgery in order to officially change their gender is unconstitutional

Japan’s top court strikes down required sterilization surgery to officially change gender
MidEast|News|World

Russia maneuvers carefully over the Israel-Hamas war as it seeks to expand its global clout

Russia has issued carefully calibrated criticism of both sides in the war between Israel and Hamas

Russia maneuvers carefully over the Israel-Hamas war as it seeks to expand its global clout
Asia|News|US|World

China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on China’s military buildup

China said the United States is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a scathing response to a Pentagon report on China’s growing military buildup

China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on China’s military buildup
News|World

US has 'high confidence' Palestinian rocket caused Gaza hospital blast- official

U.S. intelligence officials have "high confidence" that an explosion at a Gaza hospital last week was caused by a Palestinian rocket that broke up mid-flight, and not by Israel,

US has 'high confidence' Palestinian rocket caused Gaza hospital blast- official
Americas|Science|World

Experts reconstruct the face of Peru’s most famous mummy, a teenage Inca sacrificed in Andean snow

A team of scientists has unveiled the possible living face of Peru’s most famous mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed in a ritual more than 500 years ago atop the Andes

Experts reconstruct the face of Peru’s most famous mummy, a teenage Inca sacrificed in Andean snow
MidEast|News|World

The US is sharing hard lessons from urban combat in Iraq and Syria as Israel prepares to invade Gaza

The prospect of Israeli forces launching an assault into Gaza’s dense urban neighborhoods is bringing back searing memories of the deadly battles the U.S.-led coalition fought against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria

The US is sharing hard lessons from urban combat in Iraq and Syria as Israel prepares to invade Gaza
World|WrittenByLAPost

Can Israel Destroy Hamas' Underground 'Gaza Metro' Without Civilian Toll

The Israeli military is gearing up to target an elaborate network of tunnels built by Hamas underneath Gaza City, known as the “Gaza metro,” as part of its ground offensive into the Palestinian territory. Hamas utilizes the underground passages to move fighters and weapons covertly. But given Gaza’s extreme population density, the subterranean system dangerously hides military assets below civilian areas, according to Israel. While tunnels have long offered asymmetric warfare advantages, Hamas has taken the concept to another level by constructing such an extensive tunnel network under one of the most crowded urban areas on Earth. Nearly 2 million

Can Israel Destroy Hamas' Underground 'Gaza Metro' Without Civilian Toll
Americas|News|Travel|World

Nicaragua is 'weaponizing' US-bound migrants as Haitians pour in on charter flights, observers say

Flight data shows that more than 260 charter flights believed to be carrying migrants from Haiti have touched down in Nicaragua in recent months

Nicaragua is 'weaponizing' US-bound migrants as Haitians pour in on charter flights, observers say
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US developing contingency plans to evacuate Americans from Mideast in case Israel-Hamas war spreads

The White House is developing “prudent contingency planning” to evacuate Americans from the Middle East in case the Israel-Hamas war spreads into a broad regional conflict

US developing contingency plans to evacuate Americans from Mideast in case Israel-Hamas war spreads
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

Recovering from attack that killed Illinois boy, Palestinian American mother urges prayers for peace

A Palestinian American woman whose 6-year-old son was killed in what police are calling a hate crime in a Chicago suburb is asking the public to “pray for peace” as she recuperates from her injuries

Recovering from attack that killed Illinois boy, Palestinian American mother urges prayers for peace
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Haitian gang leader charged with ordering kidnapping of US couple that left woman dead

A powerful Haitian gang leader has been charged by U.S. prosecutors with ordering the kidnapping of an American couple, which left a woman dead

Haitian gang leader charged with ordering kidnapping of US couple that left woman dead
Business|News|Technology|Travel|World

How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight

Aviation experts say the incident in which an off-duty pilot tried to disable a jetliner in midflight renews questions about the threat posed by insiders — airline workers who have special access to places where passengers can't go

How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight
MidEast|News|World

Hostilities in Syria are the worst in 4 years, with disregard for civilian lives, UN official says

The head of the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria says that fighting there has reached its worst point in years, with devastating consequences for civilians

Hostilities in Syria are the worst in 4 years, with disregard for civilian lives, UN official says
Asia|News|World

Myanmar reinstates family visits to prisoners to end a ban started during the pandemic

Military-ruled Myanmar is allowing prisoners to have family visitors from outside

Myanmar reinstates family visits to prisoners to end a ban started during the pandemic
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATO

The Hungarian parliament has refused a proposal to hold a vote on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, further delaying the Nordic country’s inclusion in the military alliance

Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATO
MidEast|News|World

Stranded at a closed border as bombs fall, foreign nationals in besieged Gaza await evacuation

The devastating Israel-Hamas war has trapped hundreds of foreign nationals in the Gaza Strip

Stranded at a closed border as bombs fall, foreign nationals in besieged Gaza await evacuation
MidEast|News|World

Burying friends, updating death lists: The morbid routine of displaced survivors of a Hamas massacre

After Hamas militants attacked Kibbutz Be’eri on Oct. 7, killing more than 100 of its 1,100 residents, the Israeli government evacuated many survivors to a hotel near the Dead Sea

Burying friends, updating death lists: The morbid routine of displaced survivors of a Hamas massacre
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Israel vows again to destroy Hamas, rejecting calls for a cease-fire in Gaza at a major UN meeting

Israel is vowing again to destroy Hamas, rejecting calls for a cease-fire at a high-level U_N_ meeting from the U_N_ chief, the Palestinians and many countries and declaring that its war against the extremist group in Gaza is also “the war of the free world.”

Israel vows again to destroy Hamas, rejecting calls for a cease-fire in Gaza at a major UN meeting
Economy|Health|News|Opinion|US|World

Forced labor concerns prompt US lawmakers to demand ban on seafood from 2 Chinese provinces

Some U.S. lawmakers are demanding that seafood processed in two Chinese provinces be banned from entering the U.S. market because of concerns about rights abuses

Forced labor concerns prompt US lawmakers to demand ban on seafood from 2 Chinese provinces
MidEast|News|World

Lebanese PM visits troops at border with Israel while Saudi Arabia evacuates families of diplomats

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister has visited troops deployed near the border with Israel, and Saudi Arabia is evacuating families of diplomatic staff because of clashes between Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops

Lebanese PM visits troops at border with Israel while Saudi Arabia evacuates families of diplomats
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Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team

Spain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about soccer than the off-the-field problems that marred their Women’s World Cup title celebrations

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team
Europe|News|World

The damage to a Baltic undersea cable was 'purposeful,' Swedish leader says but gives no details

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the damage done to an undersea telecoms cable between Sweden and Estonia was “purposeful,” but has declined to give any details

The damage to a Baltic undersea cable was 'purposeful,' Swedish leader says but gives no details
Environment|News|World

Hurricane Otis now a catastrophic Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast nearing Acapulco

Hurricane Otis has strengthened from a tropical storm to a dangerous Category 5 storm in a matter of hours as it approaches Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, where it is forecast to make landfall near the resort of Acapulco early Wednesday

Hurricane Otis now a catastrophic Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast nearing Acapulco
Europe|News|World

With a sex scandal in his troubled diocese under police investigation, a Polish bishop resigns

The pope has accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop whose diocese has been rocked for weeks by reports of a sex party in a priest’s apartment involving a male prostitute

With a sex scandal in his troubled diocese under police investigation, a Polish bishop resigns
MidEast|News|World

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance

The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel over two weeks ago

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance
Environment|News|Science|World

Backlash to the oil CEO leading the UN climate summit overlooks his ambitious agenda for COP28 – and concerns of the Global South

An analysis of past UN conference presidencies suggests the 2023 summit’s agenda would do more to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.

Backlash to the oil CEO leading the UN climate summit overlooks his ambitious agenda for COP28 – and concerns of the Global South
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's leader says Russian naval assets are no longer safe in the Black Sea near Crimea

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that recent Ukrainian attacks have denied the Russian fleet safe bases and secure maritime corridors in the western part of the Black Sea

Ukraine's leader says Russian naval assets are no longer safe in the Black Sea near Crimea
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Now freed, an Israeli hostage describes the 'hell' of harrowing Hamas attack and terrifying capture

Eighty-five year-old Yocheved Lifshitz spoke of a “hell that we never knew before and never thought we would experience” as she described the harrowing assault on her kibbutz by Hamas militants and the terror of being taken hostage into the Gaza Strip

Now freed, an Israeli hostage describes the 'hell' of harrowing Hamas attack and terrifying capture
Africa|Crime|News|World

Miners from a rival union are holding hundreds of colleagues underground in South Africa, police say

Police in South Africa say a group of gold miners from an unregistered, rival union are holding hundreds of colleagues underground for the second day over a union dispute

Miners from a rival union are holding hundreds of colleagues underground in South Africa, police say
Arts|World

The 2023 Soros Arts Fellows plan to fight climate change and other global issues with public art

Palestinian artist Nida Sinnokrot, one of 18 artists receiving the 2023 Soros Arts Fellowships from the Open Society Foundations on Tuesday, says that art provides hope and resilience, even in the midst of war

The 2023 Soros Arts Fellows plan to fight climate change and other global issues with public art
Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Women across Iceland, including the prime minister, go on strike for equal pay and no more violence

Women across Iceland, including the prime minister, went on strike Tuesday to push for an end to unequal pay and gender-based violence

Women across Iceland, including the prime minister, go on strike for equal pay and no more violence
Crime|News|World

Inquiry into New Zealand's worst mass shooting will examine response times of police and medics

An inquiry into New Zealand’s worst mass shooting will examine — among other issues — the response times of police and medics and whether any of the 51 people who were killed could have been saved

Inquiry into New Zealand's worst mass shooting will examine response times of police and medics
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families

Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble
Europe|News|World

2 cargo ships have collided off the coast of Germany. At least 1 sailor is dead and 4 are missing

German authorities say two cargo ships have collided in the North Sea off the German coast and one vessel sank

2 cargo ships have collided off the coast of Germany. At least 1 sailor is dead and 4 are missing
MidEast|World

Israeli airstrikes surge in Gaza, destroying homes and killing dozens at a time

The Health Ministry in Gaza says hundreds of people were killed in the past day as a result of Israeli airstrikes

Israeli airstrikes surge in Gaza, destroying homes and killing dozens at a time
Asia|Crime|News|World

Bodies of 17 recovered after Bangladesh train crash that may have been due to disregarded red light

Officials say the bodies of at least 17 people were recovered from a train crash outside the Bangladesh capital that may have occurred after one of the trains disregarded a red signal

Bodies of 17 recovered after Bangladesh train crash that may have been due to disregarded red light
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Gaza has oil markets on edge. That could build more urgency to shift to renewables, IEA head says

Oil prices are up and markets are tense after the outbreak of war in Gaza

Gaza has oil markets on edge. That could build more urgency to shift to renewables, IEA head says
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Is Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system ironclad?

Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system enjoys a near-mythical status among Israelis

Is Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system ironclad?
Economy|News|Travel|World

Mayor says West Maui to reopen to tourism on Nov. 1 after fire and workers are ready to return

Maui County's mayor says all of West Maui except for burned-out sections of historic Lahaina will reopen to tourism on Nov. 1

Mayor says West Maui to reopen to tourism on Nov. 1 after fire and workers are ready to return
Asia|News|World

4 suspected North Korean defectors found in a small boat in South Korean waters

South Korean officials say four suspected North Korean defectors were found in a small wooden boat near the two Koreas’ sea border

4 suspected North Korean defectors found in a small boat in South Korean waters
Americas|Environment|News|World

Protesters march in Panama against the contract extension for a huge copper mine

Protesters marched across Panama against a contract extension for copper mining in a biodiverse region

Protesters march in Panama against the contract extension for a huge copper mine
Environment|News|Science|World

Prince William to travel to Singapore for Earthshot Prize announcement on climate projects

Prince William will travel to Singapore next month to name the winners of his Earthshot Prize, a global competition to find solutions to the challenges of climate change

Prince William to travel to Singapore for Earthshot Prize announcement on climate projects
Asia|News|World

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Washington for a three-day visit starting on Thursday

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi
News|World

It's Israeli boy's 9th birthday as he is held in Hamas captivity — and his family waits

It's Ohad Munder-Zichri's 9th birthday

It's Israeli boy's 9th birthday as he is held in Hamas captivity — and his family waits
Crime|News|US|World

Former NSA worker pleads guilty to trying to sell US secrets to Russia

A former National Security Agency employee from Colorado has pleaded guilty to trying to sell classified information to Russia

Former NSA worker pleads guilty to trying to sell US secrets to Russia
MidEast|News|World

Pentagon rushes defenses and advisers to Middle East as Israel's ground assault in Gaza looms

The Pentagon has sent advisers, including a Marine Corps general versed in urban warfare, to Israel to assist in its plans to conduct a ground assault in Gaza

Pentagon rushes defenses and advisers to Middle East as Israel's ground assault in Gaza looms
MidEast|News|US|World

40 years after bombing that killed Americans in Beirut, US troops again deploy east of Mediterranean

Forty years after the bombing that killed 241 U.S. troops in Beirut, the United States is again sending troops to the eastern Mediterranean as tension between Israel and Iran increases over the Israel-Hamas war

40 years after bombing that killed Americans in Beirut, US troops again deploy east of Mediterranean
MidEast|News|World

Two weeks ago she was thriving. Now, a middle-class mom in Gaza struggles to survive

Yousra Abu Sharekh's life was turned upside down within days after Israel declared war on Gaza days after Hamas' bloody rampage over two weeks ago

Two weeks ago she was thriving. Now, a middle-class mom in Gaza struggles to survive
News|Sports|World

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport's greatest rivalries

New Zealand and South Africa will contest Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most intense rivalries to the ultimate stage for the first time in nearly 30 years

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport's greatest rivalries
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

World's oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31

A 31-year-old dog in Portugal that had been ranked as the world's oldest dog ever, has died

World's oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31
Europe|News|World

Orbán blasts the European Union on the anniversary of Hungary's 1956 anti-Soviet uprising

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has compared Hungary’s membership in the European Union to more than four decades of Soviet occupation

Orbán blasts the European Union on the anniversary of Hungary's 1956 anti-Soviet uprising
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification

The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification

Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification
Economy|Environment|News|US|World

California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom opened a weeklong trip to China with an assurance that his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter how the U.S. presidential election turns out next year

California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change
Crime|News|World

For the Osage Nation, the betrayal of the murders depicted in 'Killers of the Flower Moon' still lingers

Despite the perpetrators being tried and convicted, anti-Indigenous sentiment roiled the area for decades.

For the Osage Nation, the betrayal of the murders depicted in 'Killers of the Flower Moon' still lingers
Australia|News|World

Sydney court postpones extradition hearing of former US military pilot until May

A Sydney court has postponed an extradition hearing for a former U.S. military pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators until May as his lawyers attempt to further build their case

Sydney court postpones extradition hearing of former US military pilot until May
Asia|News|World

Pakistan's Imran Khan could face the death sentence in trial over revealing state secrets

A Pakistani court has indicted the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing official secrets after his 2022 ouster from office

Pakistan's Imran Khan could face the death sentence in trial over revealing state secrets
Asia|US|World

US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

The United States has renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea

US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea
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Live updates | Israeli warplanes strike targets as US seeks more time to free hostages

Israeli warplanes are striking targets across Gaza as the U.S. says a delay in Israel's expected ground offensive in the besieged Hamas-ruled territory would allow more time to negotiate the release of hostages

Live updates | Israeli warplanes strike targets as US seeks more time to free hostages
MidEast|News|World

Hamas frees two Israeli women as US advises delaying ground war to allow talks on captives

The International Committee of the Red Cross says Hamas militants have released two hostages they had been holding captive in the Gaza Strip

Hamas frees two Israeli women as US advises delaying ground war to allow talks on captives
Economy|Europe|News|World

A price cap on Russian oil aims to starve Putin of cash. But it's largely been untested. Until now

Prices for Russian oil have risen well above a price cap imposed by Western allies as part of sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine

A price cap on Russian oil aims to starve Putin of cash. But it's largely been untested. Until now
Americas|News|World

Ex-lawmaker María Corina Machado dominates opposition's presidential primary in Venezuela

Former Venezuelan lawmaker María Corina Machado, a longtime critic of Venezuela’s government, has dominated the opposition’s presidential primary election, getting more than 1.4 million votes, according to the latest partial results

Ex-lawmaker María Corina Machado dominates opposition's presidential primary in Venezuela
Health|MidEast|News|World

Dwindling fuel supplies for Gaza's hospital generators put premature babies in incubators at risk

Doctors in the Gaza Strip say dwindling fuel supplies are putting dozens of premature babies hooked up to incubators at risk of imminent death

Dwindling fuel supplies for Gaza's hospital generators put premature babies in incubators at risk
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate as they expect

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah and Israel exchange fire and warnings of a widened war

Hezbollah has announced the deaths of five more militants as clashes along the Lebanon-Israel border intensify

Hezbollah and Israel exchange fire and warnings of a widened war
Europe|News|World

European cities see vigils to oppose antisemitism and rallies seeking relief for Gaza

Thousands of people have gathered in Berlin and London to oppose antisemitism and support Israel, while in Paris and other European cities, thousands demanded relief for Palestinians in besieged Gaza

European cities see vigils to oppose antisemitism and rallies seeking relief for Gaza
Asia|News|US|World

South Korea, US and Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in face of North Korean threats

The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries have held their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in response to evolving North Korean nuclear threats

South Korea, US and Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in face of North Korean threats
Europe|MidEast|News|World

German leaders voice outrage and thousands rally in Berlin in reaction to rising antisemitism

German leaders are strongly denouncing a rise in antisemitism in Germany in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war

German leaders voice outrage and thousands rally in Berlin in reaction to rising antisemitism
Europe|News|World

UK records a fourth death linked to a storm that battered northern Europe

A fourth person has died in Britain during a storm that pounded the U.K. and northern Europe with gale-force winds and torrential rain

UK records a fourth death linked to a storm that battered northern Europe
Americas|News|World

Norma downgraded to a tropical storm in Mexico as Hurricane Tammy leaves Barbuda

Norma has gained a bit of strength after being downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves into mainland Mexico

Norma downgraded to a tropical storm in Mexico as Hurricane Tammy leaves Barbuda
News|World

Iran sentences 2 journalists for allegedly collaborating with US. Both covered Mahsa Amini's death

A court in Iran has sentenced two female journalists to up to seven years in prison for collaborating with the U.S. government and other charges

Iran sentences 2 journalists for allegedly collaborating with US. Both covered Mahsa Amini's death
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage

Deadly violence has been surging in the Israeli-occupied West Bank as the Israeli military pursues Palestinian militants in the aftermath of the Hamas attack

Palestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage
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Second aid convoy reaches Gaza as Israel attacks targets in Syria and occupied West Bank

The second aid convoy destined for desperate Palestinian civilians reached Gaza as Israel widened its attacks to include targets in Syria and the occupied West Bank

Second aid convoy reaches Gaza as Israel attacks targets in Syria and occupied West Bank
News|World

Live updates | Israel says it's stepping up attacks on the Gaza Strip

Israeli warplanes have struck targets across Gaza as well as two airports in Syria and a mosque in the occupied West Bank allegedly used by militants

Live updates | Israel says it's stepping up attacks on the Gaza Strip
Europe|News|World

Ukrainians prepare firewood and candles to brace for a winter of Russian strikes on the energy grid

Russian strikes on power plants in the Ukraine war impacted almost half the country’s energy capacity last winter

Ukrainians prepare firewood and candles to brace for a winter of Russian strikes on the energy grid
Asia|News|World

Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal

Philippine officials say a Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat near a contested shoal

Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal
Asia|Australia|News|World

Australian prime minister announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet Biden

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will visit China in early November to meet President Xi Jinping

Australian prime minister announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet Biden
Health|News|World

Little light, no beds, not enough anesthesia: A view from the 'nightmare' of Gaza's hospitals

In the besieged Gaza Strip, hospitals are nearing collapse as doctors work under the most trying conditions

Little light, no beds, not enough anesthesia: A view from the 'nightmare' of Gaza's hospitals
News|World

Hezbollah official says his group already 'is in the heart' of Israel-Hamas war

A top official with Hezbollah has vowed that Israel will pay a high price whenever it starts a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip

Hezbollah official says his group already 'is in the heart' of Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|World

At Cairo summit, even Arab leaders at peace with Israel expressed growing anger over the Gaza war

Egypt and Jordan have harshly criticized Israel over its actions in Gaza at a summit in Cairo

At Cairo summit, even Arab leaders at peace with Israel expressed growing anger over the Gaza war
News|Political|World

Hezbollah alone will decide whether Lebanon − already on the brink of collapse − gets dragged into Israel-Hamas war

Hezbollah dominates Lebanon’s sectarian political system, giving the paralyzed government little choice if the militant group chooses to join Hamas’ war against Israel.

Hezbollah alone will decide whether Lebanon − already on the brink of collapse − gets dragged into Israel-Hamas war
News|World

5 dead and 5 injured -- names on a scrap of paper show impact of Gaza war on a US family

Jehad Adwan scribbles the names and ages of his wife’s relatives in blue ink on a scrap of white paper

5 dead and 5 injured -- names on a scrap of paper show impact of Gaza war on a US family
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are marching in London and other cities to demand Israel stop its bombardment of Gaza

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Violence forced them to flee. Now faith sustains these migrants on their journey to the US

Among the thousands of migrants reach the U.S. border each day are many Mexican victims of organized crime who are fleeing violence and asking for protection

Violence forced them to flee. Now faith sustains these migrants on their journey to the US
News|US|World

Biden is dangling border security money to try to get billions more for Israel and Ukraine

President Joe Biden is trying to sweeten his pitch for more money for Ukraine by mixing in billions of dollars for securing the U.S.-Mexico border

Biden is dangling border security money to try to get billions more for Israel and Ukraine
Business|MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Company bosses and workers grapple with the fallout of speaking up about the Israel-Hamas war

The fallout from the Israel-Hamas war has spilled into workplaces everywhere, with corporate leaders from the highest ranks of prominent companies weighing in with their views while workers complain their voices are not being heard

Company bosses and workers grapple with the fallout of speaking up about the Israel-Hamas war
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian forces make renewed push to take eastern Ukraine towns with drones, missiles and mortars

Ukrainian officials say at least two civilians were killed and others wounded across Ukraine in the past 24 hours as Russian forces continued to shell areas across the country and pushed forward near an embattled eastern city

Russian forces make renewed push to take eastern Ukraine towns with drones, missiles and mortars
Europe|News|World

Storm hits northern Europe, killing at least 4 people

A storm battered Britain, northern Germany and southern Scandinavia for a third day with powerful winds, heavy rain and storm surges that caused floods, power outages, evacuations, and traffic disruptions

Storm hits northern Europe, killing at least 4 people
Asia|News|World

Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of a parliamentary vote

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has returned home on a chartered plane from Dubai, ending four years of self-imposed exile in London as he seeks to win the support of voters in parliamentary elections due in January

Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of a parliamentary vote
MidEast|News|World

Egypt's border crossing opens to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into besieged Gaza

The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has opened to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory

Egypt's border crossing opens to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into besieged Gaza
News|World

Live updates | Israel plans to step up attacks on the Gaza Strip

Aid deliveries have begun moving into the besieged Gaza Strip, two weeks after the militant group Hamas rampaged through southern Israel and Israel responded with airstrikes

Live updates | Israel plans to step up attacks on the Gaza Strip
Americas|Environment|News|World

Hurricane Norma makes landfall near Mexico's Los Cabos and Tammy hits tiny Barbuda in the Caribbean

Hurricane Norma made landfall near the resorts of Los Cabos at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula on Saturday and has weakened to a tropical storm while moving over land

Hurricane Norma makes landfall near Mexico's Los Cabos and Tammy hits tiny Barbuda in the Caribbean
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela's opposition is holding primary to pick challenger for Maduro in 2024 presidential rival

A faction of Venezuela’s opposition is set to pick its candidate for next year’s presidential election

Venezuela's opposition is holding primary to pick challenger for Maduro in 2024 presidential rival
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden says he thinks Hamas was motivated to attack Israel in part by a desire to stop that country from normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia

Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
News|World

A tent camp for displaced Palestinians pops up in southern Gaza, reawakening old traumas

Hundreds of Palestinians have crowded into a squalid tent camp in southern Gaza, an image that has brought back memories of their greatest trauma

A tent camp for displaced Palestinians pops up in southern Gaza, reawakening old traumas
Europe|MidEast|News|World

French intelligence points to Palestinian rocket, not Israeli airstrike, for Gaza hospital blast

An assessment by French military intelligence indicates the most likely cause of the explosion at Gaza City’s al-Ahli hospital was a Palestinian rocket, according to a senior French military official

French intelligence points to Palestinian rocket, not Israeli airstrike, for Gaza hospital blast
MidEast|News|World

Gaza has long been a powder keg. Here's a look at the history of the embattled region

Gaza has long been a powder keg, and it exploded after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7 and began killing and abducting people

Gaza has long been a powder keg. Here's a look at the history of the embattled region
Asia|News|US|World

The US is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and should do more, ambassador to Japan says

Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, says the U.S. is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific and should do more to counter China's influence there

The US is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and should do more, ambassador to Japan says
Americas|Crime|News|World

The father of American teenage hostage freed by Hamas says she is 'doing very good'

The father of freed American teenage hostage Natalie Raanan says she's doing well after her release Friday by Hamas

The father of American teenage hostage freed by Hamas says she is 'doing very good'
News|Opinion|Technology|US|World

The Supreme Court allows the White House to continue work to combat controversial social media posts

The Supreme Court says it will indefinitely block a lower court order curbing Biden administration efforts to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security

The Supreme Court allows the White House to continue work to combat controversial social media posts
Crime|Europe|News|World

Belgian minister quits after 'monumental error' let Tunisian shooter slip through extradition net

Belgium’s justice minister has resigned after it was discovered that Tunisia was seeking the extradition last year of an Islamic extremist who shot dead two Swedes and wounded a third this week

Belgian minister quits after 'monumental error' let Tunisian shooter slip through extradition net
News|US|World

Biden asks Congress to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more

Congressional chaos and opposition will be a hurdle for President Joe Biden as he pushes for $105 billion in funding for Israel, Ukraine, border security, humanitarian assistance and countering China

Biden asks Congress to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more
Americas|World

Hurricane Norma heads for Mexico’s Los Cabos resorts, and Tammy becomes hurricane in the Atlantic

Hurricane Norma is heading for the resorts of Los Cabos at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, while Tammy grew into a hurricane in the Atlantic

Hurricane Norma heads for Mexico’s Los Cabos resorts, and Tammy becomes hurricane in the Atlantic
News|US|World

Russia extends detention of a US journalist detained for failing to register as a foreign agent

Russian media report a Russian-American journalist was ordered detained for another three days on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent

Russia extends detention of a US journalist detained for failing to register as a foreign agent
News|US|World

A memorial in Yiddish, Italian and English tells the stories of Triangle Shirtwaist fire victims − testament not only to tragedy but to immigrant women's fight to remake labor laws

On Oct. 11, 2023, a new memorial was unveiled at the site of the 1911 fire. A cadre of young Jewish women helped push for change in the wake of the tragedy.

A memorial in Yiddish, Italian and English tells the stories of Triangle Shirtwaist fire victims − testament not only to tragedy but to immigrant women's fight to remake labor laws
News|World

China and Russia plan to work together for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians

A top Chinese envoy says that China and Russia share the same position on the Palestinian issue and plan to try to work together to cool the situation and help establish a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians

China and Russia plan to work together for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians
Africa|Economy|Education|News|World

Refugee children's education in Rwanda under threat because of reduced UN funding

Cuts to U.N. funding for refugees living in Rwanda is threatening the right to education for children in more than 100,000 households who have fled conflict from different East African countries to live in five camps

Refugee children's education in Rwanda under threat because of reduced UN funding
MidEast|News|World

Thousands in Muslim countries and beyond demonstrate over Israeli airstrikes

Thousands of people in Muslim countries and beyond have held demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, calling for an end to Israel’s blockade and Israeli airstrikes

Thousands in Muslim countries and beyond demonstrate over Israeli airstrikes
News|Political|US|World

The leaders of Ukraine and Russia assess resources as their war heads toward another winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he spoke by phone with President Joe Biden about future U.S. support for Ukraine

The leaders of Ukraine and Russia assess resources as their war heads toward another winter
MidEast|News|World

A Palestinian engineer who returned to Gaza City after fleeing south is killed in an airstrike

Many Palestinians in Gaza who heeded the Israeli military’s warning last week to head south thought they were fleeing to a safer place

A Palestinian engineer who returned to Gaza City after fleeing south is killed in an airstrike
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

For author Haruki Murakami, reading fiction helps us 'see through lies' in a world divided by walls

Japanese author Haruki Murakami says he is torn by the conflict in Israel since he has Jewish friends but understands that the situation of the Palestinians is dire

For author Haruki Murakami, reading fiction helps us 'see through lies' in a world divided by walls
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Hamas frees 2 American hostages, even as Israel airstrikes continue in southern Gaza

Israel says Hamas has freed two American hostages who had been held in Gaza since militants rampaged through southern Israel Oct. 7

Live updates | Hamas frees 2 American hostages, even as Israel airstrikes continue in southern Gaza
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices

Fifty years after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the current crisis in the Middle East has the potential to disrupt global oil supplies and raise prices

Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices
Americas|MidEast|News|World

Colombian president's statements on Gaza jeopardize close military ties with Israel

Escalating tensions between Colombia and Israel over the Gaza war could undo decades of close military ties between them

Colombian president's statements on Gaza jeopardize close military ties with Israel
News|World

Ruins and memories of a paradise lost in an Israeli village where attackers killed, kidnapped dozens

Nir Oz is one of more than 20 towns and villages in southern Israel that were ambushed in the sweeping assault by Hamas on Oct. 7

Ruins and memories of a paradise lost in an Israeli village where attackers killed, kidnapped dozens
Crime|News|US|World

Violent threats from Virginia to Texas disrupt Muslim groups raising support for Palestinians

A national Muslim civil rights group is moving its annual banquet out of a Virginia hotel it says received bomb and death threats

Violent threats from Virginia to Texas disrupt Muslim groups raising support for Palestinians
Crime|News|US|World

Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell AP

An Army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month has been detained by the U.S. military

Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell AP
Americas|Crime|News|World

A main suspect in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been arrested after 2 years

Haiti's national police say a former justice official considered one of the main suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 has been arrested

A main suspect in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been arrested after 2 years
Africa|News|World

Lawyers call for ousted Niger president's release after the junta says it foiled an escape attempt

Lawyers for Niger’s ousted president have called for his immediate release

Lawyers call for ousted Niger president's release after the junta says it foiled an escape attempt
MidEast|News|US|World

As Israel-Hamas war rages, Israelis can now travel to US for 90 days without getting a visa

As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, the United States is now allowing Israelis wishing to visit the United States for 90 days or less to come visa-free

As Israel-Hamas war rages, Israelis can now travel to US for 90 days without getting a visa
Environment|News|US|World

Reporter wins support after Nebraska governor dismissed story because the journalist is Chinese

Advocates and Nebraska lawmakers are defending a reporter after Gov_ Jim Pillen said her story about environmental concerns at his farms wasn’t worth discussing because the reporter was from “communist China.”

Reporter wins support after Nebraska governor dismissed story because the journalist is Chinese
World|WrittenByLAPost

UM-Flint Nursing Student Killed by Ex in Multi-State Tragedy

Last week, the life of Gina Bryant, a promising young nursing student at the University of Michigan-Flint, was tragically cut short. The 25-year-old was shot and killed on October 12 by her former boyfriend, Justin Wendling, who then took his own life at a rest stop in Iowa. The murder-suicide spanned three states and appeared to be linked to a history of domestic violence in their relationship, police said. Bryant was killed after family members believe she was abducted from her home in Macomb Township, Michigan where she lived. Her mother and sister had helped her move out just weeks

UM-Flint Nursing Student Killed by Ex in Multi-State Tragedy
MidEast|News|World

Gaza under Israeli siege: Bread lines, yellow water and nonstop explosions

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have sheltered with their families far from their homes and struggled to survive since the Israeli military decided to cut off the water and fuel and prevent aid convoys from entering

Gaza under Israeli siege: Bread lines, yellow water and nonstop explosions
Crime|News|Political|World

Canada removes 41 diplomats from India after New Delhi threatens to revoke their immunity

Canada's foreign minister says the country has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India after the Indian government said it would revoke their diplomatic immunity, escalating a spat over the slaying of a Sikh separatist in Canada

Canada removes 41 diplomats from India after New Delhi threatens to revoke their immunity
World|WrittenByLAPost

After 18 Years, Confession Reveals Brutal Details in Holloway Murder Case. Listen to the Audio.

After nearly two decades, Joran van der Sloot has finally confessed in chilling detail to the brutal murder of Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005. In a newly released 3 minute and 45 second audio recording, van der Sloot calmly describes to investigators how he killed the 18-year-old Alabama high school student after she rejected his sexual advances on a beach. The fresh evidence comes as shocking evidence in the mysterious high-profile cold case.  Although he was never legally indicted, Van der Sloot was long suspected of being behind Holloway’s abduction. N Now 36 years old, he was convicted of

After 18 Years, Confession Reveals Brutal Details in Holloway Murder Case. Listen to the Audio.
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's parliament advances bill seen as targeting Orthodox church with historic ties to Moscow

Ukraine’s parliament has overwhelmingly voted to advance legislation seen as effectively banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church over its ties to Moscow

Ukraine's parliament advances bill seen as targeting Orthodox church with historic ties to Moscow
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East

U.S. forces in the Middle East are facing increasing threats

US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East
News|World

'Drop in the ocean': UN-backed aid could soon enter Gaza from Egypt, but only at a trickle for now

U.N. officials and their partners are ramping up efforts to take advantage of a possible window for Israel and Egypt to allow humanitarian aid shipments into Gaza, whose people have been stripped of deliveries of fuel, food, water and medical supplies from the outside as Israeli forces strike at Hamas militants who led a deadly incursion in Israel on Oct. 7

'Drop in the ocean': UN-backed aid could soon enter Gaza from Egypt, but only at a trickle for now
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New York City rally planned to demand release of Hamas hostages

Protesters demanding the release of hostages taken by Hamas planned a rally in New York's Times Square on Thursday, as President Joe Biden

New York City rally planned to demand release of Hamas hostages
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Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria and there are minor injuries, US officials say

Two U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that a military base in southern Syria where U.S. troops have maintained a presence to train forces as part of a broad campaign against the Islamic State group was attacked by drones on Thursday

Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria and there are minor injuries, US officials say
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Biden declares Israel and Ukraine support is vital for US security, will ask Congress for billions

Addressing the nation from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden has made his case for major U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war

Biden declares Israel and Ukraine support is vital for US security, will ask Congress for billions
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|News|Videos|World

MTV cancels EMAs awards show in Paris, citing Israel-Hamas war

The MTV Europe Music Awards canceled its ceremony next month, citing the Israel-Hamas War

MTV cancels EMAs awards show in Paris, citing Israel-Hamas war
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Norma weakens slightly on a path toward Los Cabos in Mexico

Hurricane Norma has weakened slightly but remains a major storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Norma weakens slightly on a path toward Los Cabos in Mexico
Environment|News|Science|World

Hurricanes are now twice as likely to zip from minor to whopper than decades ago, study says

A study says Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify from wimpy minor hurricanes to powerful and catastrophic in just 24 hours

Hurricanes are now twice as likely to zip from minor to whopper than decades ago, study says
Asia|MidEast|News|US|World

Former US officials ask Pakistan not to deport Afghans seeking relocation to the United States

A group of former U.S. diplomats and representatives of resettlement organizations has asked Pakistan not to deport thousands of Afghans who have been waiting for U.S. visas under an American program that relocates at-risk Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban rule

Former US officials ask Pakistan not to deport Afghans seeking relocation to the United States
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Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill

People ducked under desks and tables in California and around the world for an annual drill practicing ways to stay safe during earthquakes

Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill
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China's nuclear arsenal at more than 500 warheads -Pentagon report

China has more than 500 operational nuclear warheads in its arsenal and will probably have over 1,000 warheads by 2030, the Pentagon said in its annual report on

China's nuclear arsenal at more than 500 warheads -Pentagon report
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China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says

A Pentagon report on China’s military power says Beijing is on track to significantly increase its nuclear weapons arsenal by 2030 and is “almost certainly” learning lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine about what a conflict over Taiwan might look like

China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

Thousands of remote IT workers sent wages to North Korea to help fund weapons program, FBI says

Federal authorities say that thousands of information technology workers contracting with U.S. companies secretly sent millions of dollars of their wages to North Korea for use in its ballistic missile program

Thousands of remote IT workers sent wages to North Korea to help fund weapons program, FBI says
News|US|World

Factbox-The ATACMS the US may send to Ukraine and their cluster bomb payloads

The Biden administration may soon begin shipping to Ukraine several variants of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), a long-range missile system that often carries varying

Factbox-The ATACMS the US may send to Ukraine and their cluster bomb payloads
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia

Slovenia says it will introduce border checks with neighboring Hungary and Croatia following Italy’s decision to do the same with Slovenia because of security concerns due to violence in the Middle East

Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Desperate and disaffected, Argentines to vote whether upstart Milei leads them into the unknown

Millions of disaffected voters in Argentina are planning to cast their ballots Sunday for right-wing populist and self-described anarcho-capitalist, Javier Milei

Desperate and disaffected, Argentines to vote whether upstart Milei leads them into the unknown
Europe|MidEast|News|Technology|World

EU demands Meta and TikTok detail efforts to curb disinformation from Israel-Hamas war

The European Union has demanded Meta and TikTok detail their efforts to curb illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas war

EU demands Meta and TikTok detail efforts to curb disinformation from Israel-Hamas war
Crime|Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody, is awarded EU human rights prize

Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody in Iran last year, sparking worldwide protests against the country’s conservative Islamic theocracy, has been awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize

Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody, is awarded EU human rights prize
Asia|Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

IAEA team gathers marine samples near Fukushima as treated radioactive water is released into sea

An International Atomic Energy Agency team is in Fukushima for the agency's first marine sampling since treated radioactive wastewater started being released from the area's damaged nuclear plant into the sea

IAEA team gathers marine samples near Fukushima as treated radioactive water is released into sea
News|World

As Israel readies troops for ground assault, Gaza awaits urgently needed aid from Egypt

Israel’s defense minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start

As Israel readies troops for ground assault, Gaza awaits urgently needed aid from Egypt
Crime|News|US|World

Russian-American journalist charged in Russia with failing to register as a 'foreign agent'

A Russian-American journalist working for a U_S_ government-funded media company has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent.”

Russian-American journalist charged in Russia with failing to register as a 'foreign agent'
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

EU seeks answers to rising security challenges as Israel-Hamas war fuels new concerns

The European Union is taking steps to limit the impact of the war between Israel and Hamas on the bloc

EU seeks answers to rising security challenges as Israel-Hamas war fuels new concerns
Crime|News|US|Videos|World

Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway case provides long-sought answers, mother says

The chief suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway has admitted to killing her

Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway case provides long-sought answers, mother says
Europe|News|World

Spain’s leader mulls granting amnesty to thousands of Catalan separatists in order to stay in power

Thousands of ordinary citizens got into legal trouble for their parts in Catalonia’s illegal independence bid that brought Spain to the brink of rupture six years ago

Spain’s leader mulls granting amnesty to thousands of Catalan separatists in order to stay in power
Environment|News|World

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them

After the deadly wildfire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina this summer, people across the world focused their attention on the green leaves sprouting from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree as a symbol of hope

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them
Crime|Europe|News|World

The pope's absolute power, and the problems it can cause, are on display in 2 Vatican trials

Two Vatican trials are coming to a head this week

The pope's absolute power, and the problems it can cause, are on display in 2 Vatican trials
Americas|Environment|News|World

After rainy season that wasn't, parched Mexico City starts restricting water

The reservoirs that provide Mexico City with much of its water are distressingly low after persistent drought through the summer

After rainy season that wasn't, parched Mexico City starts restricting water
MidEast|News|Political|World

Live updates | Israel bombards Gaza with airstrikes and readies troops for a ground assault

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue and Israel’s defense minister has told troops to be ready for a ground assault on the Palestinian territory, although he has not said when that will begin

Live updates | Israel bombards Gaza with airstrikes and readies troops for a ground assault
Asia|News|World

Russia's foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea and China as he visits Pyongyang

Russia’s foreign minister has proposed regular security talks with North Korea and China to deal with what he described as increasing U.S.-led regional military threats

Russia's foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea and China as he visits Pyongyang
Australia|News|World

Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic

Australia's failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice has set back the government’s plans to cut the nation's constitutional ties to Britain’s King Charles III

Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic
Americas|News|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro should be charged with attempting to stage a coup, congressional panel says

A Brazilian congressional panel has accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of instigating the country’s Jan. 8 riots and recommended that he be charged with attempting to stage a coup

Brazil's Bolsonaro should be charged with attempting to stage a coup, congressional panel says
Americas|News|World

US resumes deportation flights to Venezuela with more than 100 migrants on board

A flight of Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. under new measures by the Biden administration has landed outside the South American country's capital

US resumes deportation flights to Venezuela with more than 100 migrants on board
Business|Economy|News|World

Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers sued each other Wednesday in a standoff sparked by a social media post over the Israel-Hamas war

Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Woman becomes Israeli folk hero for plying Hamas militants with snacks until rescue mission arrives

A tale of quick-witted survival during the Israel-Hamas war has turned a 65-year old woman into an unlikely folk hero in Israel

Woman becomes Israeli folk hero for plying Hamas militants with snacks until rescue mission arrives
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Venezuela, tied to the development of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs

US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire
News|Political|World

Protesters in Lebanon decrying Gaza hospital blast clash with security forces near U.S. Embassy

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with Lebanese security forces in the Beirut suburb of Aukar near the United States Embassy

Protesters in Lebanon decrying Gaza hospital blast clash with security forces near U.S. Embassy
Health|Sports|World

Neymar's ACL injury compounds troubled start to his next chapter as Ronaldo and Messi thrive

Neymar left the soccer field in tears after yet another injury in what has become an all-too familiar sight

Neymar's ACL injury compounds troubled start to his next chapter as Ronaldo and Messi thrive
News|Science|World

Elephant dies at St. Louis Zoo shortly after her herd became agitated from a dog running loose

St. Louis Zoo officials say a female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose

Elephant dies at St. Louis Zoo shortly after her herd became agitated from a dog running loose
News|US|World

Troops hurt after three drones attack US bases in Iraq as tensions flare after Gaza hospital blast

Coalition forces were slightly injured in Iraq in a spate of drone attacks over the last 24 hours at U.S. bases in Iraq as regional tensions flare following the deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza

Troops hurt after three drones attack US bases in Iraq as tensions flare after Gaza hospital blast
Africa|News|Science|World

People of African ancestry are poorly represented in genetic studies. A new effort would change that

Scientists are setting out to collect genetic material from 500,000 people of African ancestry to create the world’s largest database of genomic information from the population

People of African ancestry are poorly represented in genetic studies. A new effort would change that
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

The US sanctions 10 Hamas members and its financial network over the surprise Israel attack

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says new U.S. sanctions are “directed at Hamas terrorists and their support network," not at Palestinians

The US sanctions 10 Hamas members and its financial network over the surprise Israel attack
Asia|News|Political|World

Russia's foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support of its war in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has thanked North Korea for its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine as he arrived in Pyongyang

Russia's foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support of its war in Ukraine
Asia|News|World

World Food Program appeals for $19 million to provide emergency food in quake-hit Afghanistan

The United Nations’ World Food Program is appealing for $19 million to provide emergency assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that has rocked western Afghanistan

World Food Program appeals for $19 million to provide emergency food in quake-hit Afghanistan
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast, alarming US allies and threatening to widen conflict

Within hours of a blast said to have killed hundreds at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the occupied West Bank and at riot police in neighboring Jordan

Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast, alarming US allies and threatening to widen conflict
News|World

Lower house of Russian parliament votes to revoke ratification of global nuclear test ban

The lower house of Russia’s parliament has approved a bill revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty, a move Moscow described as putting it on par with the United States

Lower house of Russian parliament votes to revoke ratification of global nuclear test ban
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Major solar panel plant opens in US amid backdrop of industry worries about low-priced Asian imports

A South Korean company has begun production at a huge solar panel factory in Georgia

Major solar panel plant opens in US amid backdrop of industry worries about low-priced Asian imports
Asia|News|Political|World

Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi meet in Beijing and call for close policy coordination

The leaders of Russia and China have met in Beijing and called for close foreign policy coordination

Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi meet in Beijing and call for close policy coordination
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|US|World

China says US moves to limit access to advanced computer chips hurt supply chains, cause huge losses

Beijing has vigorously protested the U.S. Commerce Department's latest update of export controls to prevent exports to China of advanced computer chips and the equipment to make them

China says US moves to limit access to advanced computer chips hurt supply chains, cause huge losses
MidEast|News|World

Israel will let Egypt deliver some aid to Gaza, as doctors struggle to treat hospital blast victims

Israel says will allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the first crack in a 10-day seal on the territory

Israel will let Egypt deliver some aid to Gaza, as doctors struggle to treat hospital blast victims
News|World

Live updates | Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast

President Joe Biden visited Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader regional conflict

Live updates | Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast
News|Political|US|World

US vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in Israel-Hamas war

The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have condemned all violence against civilians in the Israel-Hamas war and urged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza

US vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in Israel-Hamas war
Europe|World

Italy's far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU

When Giorgia Meloni took office a year ago as the first far-right premier in Italy’s post-war history, many in Europe worried about the prospect of the country’s democratic backsliding and resistance to European Union rules

Italy's far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU
News|Political|US|World

Biden's pick to be ambassador to Israel tells senators he'll ensure the US ally 'has what it needs'

President Joe Biden’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel has told senators he will “ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself” and will work with the U.S. ally to end the attacks by Hamas if he's confirmed

Biden's pick to be ambassador to Israel tells senators he'll ensure the US ally 'has what it needs'
News|Opinion|US|World

Republicans and Democrats agree that the Afghanistan war wasn't worth it, an AP-NORC poll shows

At a time when Americans are deeply divided along party lines, a new poll shows agreement on at least one issue: The United States' two-decade-long war in Afghanistan was not worth fighting

Republicans and Democrats agree that the Afghanistan war wasn't worth it, an AP-NORC poll shows
News|World

President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage

President Joe Biden swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that offered support for the Israeli people and produced a deal to get limited humanitarian aid into Gaza from Egypt, potentially by the end of the week

President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage
Business|Economy|News|World

China's Xi promises open markets and billions in new investments for 'Belt and Road' projects

Chinese President Xi Jinping is promising foreign companies more access to China’s huge market and more than $100 billion in new financing for other developing economies

China's Xi promises open markets and billions in new investments for 'Belt and Road' projects
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Gio Reyna scores twice in 4-0 rout of Ghana, his first US goals since family feud with Berhalter

Gio Reyna scored his first two internationals goals since a family feud with coach Gregg Berhalter erupted at last year’s World Cup, leading the United States to a 4-0 rout of Ghana in an exhibition

Gio Reyna scores twice in 4-0 rout of Ghana, his first US goals since family feud with Berhalter
MidEast|News|World

What we know about the deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital

A massive blast Tuesday rocked a Gaza City hospital that was packed with wounded and displaced Palestinians amid an Israeli offensive on Gaza

What we know about the deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital
Americas|News|Sports|Videos|World

Neymar leaves Brazil match in tears with left knee injury; team doctor says severity unknown

Neymar was in tears as he left the field with a left knee injury at the end of the first half of Brazil’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat at Uruguay

Neymar leaves Brazil match in tears with left knee injury; team doctor says severity unknown
Entertainment|Sports|World

Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches

Playing and coaching in the Basketball World Cup this summer seems as though it helped plenty of people get ready for the NBA season

Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops are on heightened alert. A look at US assistance

Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needed to respond

More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops are on heightened alert. A look at US assistance
Environment|News|Travel|World

Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters saved by wildlife troopers who give them a lift in their boat

Two Alaska Wildlife Troopers wound up playing the role of rescuers last week while boating to Ketchikan in southeast Alaska's famed Inside Passage

Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters saved by wildlife troopers who give them a lift in their boat
News|Technology|US|World

Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of 'highly concerning' aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes

The Pentagon has released footage of some of the more than 180 intercepts of U.S. warplanes by Chinese aircraft that have occurred in the last two years — more than the total amount over the previous decade and part of a trend U.S. military officials called concerning

Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of 'highly concerning' aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes
Business|MidEast|News|Travel|World

A busy summer pushes United Airlines to a $1.14 billion profit, but fuel cost will hurt 4Q results

The summer travel season was very good for U.S. airlines, but rising fuel prices and the Israel-Hamas war are setting up a turbulent fourth quarter

A busy summer pushes United Airlines to a $1.14 billion profit, but fuel cost will hurt 4Q results
Crime|News|World

Former AP videojournalist Yaniv Zohar killed in Hamas attack at home with his family

Former Associated Press videojournalist Yaniv Zohar was killed in his home along with his wife and two daughters during Hamas’ bloody cross-border rampage on Oct. 7

Former AP videojournalist Yaniv Zohar killed in Hamas attack at home with his family
MidEast|News|World

Biden will stress humanitarian aid, avoiding deeper conflict in Israel but is scrapping Jordan stop

President Joe Biden’s efforts to tamp down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced major setbacks even before he departed for the Middle East on Tuesday

Biden will stress humanitarian aid, avoiding deeper conflict in Israel but is scrapping Jordan stop
MidEast|News|World

'Not knowing' plunges the families of Israel's missing into a limbo of pain and numbness

The families of Israel's missing after Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre say they're stuck in a limbo of pain and numbness, and without much information

'Not knowing' plunges the families of Israel's missing into a limbo of pain and numbness
Americas|News|World

Congressional draft report in Brazil recommends charges for Bolsonaro over Jan. 8 insurrection

A draft congressional report on Brazil’s Jan. 8 riots has accused ex-President Jair Bolsonaro of being the insurrection’s mastermind

Congressional draft report in Brazil recommends charges for Bolsonaro over Jan. 8 insurrection
Crime|MidEast|World

Illinois boy killed in alleged hate crime remembered as kind, playful as suspect appears in court

A 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who authorities allege was stabbed 26 times by his landlord in response to escalating right-wing rhetoric in the Israel-Hamas war is being remembered as kind

Illinois boy killed in alleged hate crime remembered as kind, playful as suspect appears in court
MidEast|News|Uncategorized|World

No place is safe in Gaza after Israel targets areas where civilians seek refuge, Palestinians say

Even the safe zones of Gaza aren’t safe for Palestinians

No place is safe in Gaza after Israel targets areas where civilians seek refuge, Palestinians say
MidEast|World

War between Israel and Hamas raises fears about rising US hostility

The war between Israel and Hamas is raising fears about rising hostility across the United States

War between Israel and Hamas raises fears about rising US hostility
Crime|MidEast|News|World

How international law applies to war, and why Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken it

The United Nations says it is collecting evidence of war crimes by both sides in the Israel-Hamas war, which began with the militant group’s brutal Oct. 7 cross-border attack and was followed by Israel’s relentless bombardment and a siege of Gaza

How international law applies to war, and why Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken it
Africa|News|World

U.N. peacekeepers in Mali withdraw from two bases in the north as fighting intensifies

The United Nations says its peacekeepers have started departing from two bases in northern Mali as part of a forced withdrawal from the country and amid increasing insecurity

U.N. peacekeepers in Mali withdraw from two bases in the north as fighting intensifies
Europe|News|World

Putin meets with Hungary's prime minister in rare in-person talks with an EU leader

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has held talks with Vladimir Putin in a rare in-person meeting for the Russian president with a leader of a European Union country

Putin meets with Hungary's prime minister in rare in-person talks with an EU leader
Americas|Asia|World

A new memoir serves up life lessons from a childhood in a Chinese restaurant

Curtis Chin has been championing other Asian Americans for over 30 years

A new memoir serves up life lessons from a childhood in a Chinese restaurant
News|Political|World

Ukraine uses US-provided long-range ATACMS missiles against Russian forces for the first time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the United States quietly delivered a small number of the long-range ballistic missiles Ukraine said it urgently needed, and Ukraine has started using them on the battlefield against Russia

Ukraine uses US-provided long-range ATACMS missiles against Russian forces for the first time
MidEast|News|World

Explainer-Why Gaza's Rafah border crossing matters

The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is the sole route for aid to enter Gaza directly from outside Israel and the only exit that does not lead to Israeli territory.

Explainer-Why Gaza's Rafah border crossing matters
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU leaders paper over differences after a cacophony mars their response to the Israel-Hamas war

European Union leaders are struggling to paper over their differences as a cacophony of opinions and reactions mar the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war

EU leaders paper over differences after a cacophony mars their response to the Israel-Hamas war
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

French prosecutor says alleged attacker in school stabbing declared allegiance to Islamic State

France’s anti-terror prosecutor says a suspected Islamic extremist declared allegiance to the Islamic State group before fatally stabbing a teacher in a school attack last week

French prosecutor says alleged attacker in school stabbing declared allegiance to Islamic State
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Israel is getting a surge in donations from the US in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks

As American Jews grieve, many are giving as well.

Israel is getting a surge in donations from the US in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|News|World

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives' forum

Greta Thunberg has been detained by British police alongside other climate activists who gathered outside a central London hotel to disrupt a major oil and gas industry conference

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives' forum
News|World

Russian parliament moves to rescind ratification of global nuclear test ban

The lower house of the Russian parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban

Russian parliament moves to rescind ratification of global nuclear test ban
Europe|News|World

Ukraine claims a major strike on Russian airfields and thanks US for providing long-range missiles

Ukraine claims to have carried out one of the most destructive attacks on Russian air assets since the beginning of the war

Ukraine claims a major strike on Russian airfields and thanks US for providing long-range missiles
News|World

5 Hezbollah fighters are killed as tensions flare along the border between Lebanon and Israel

Clashes have flared along the Lebanon-Israel border, killing five Hezbollah fighters

5 Hezbollah fighters are killed as tensions flare along the border between Lebanon and Israel
Health|News|World

Palestinian medics in Gaza struggle to save lives under Israeli siege and bombardment

Gaza's health ministry says that an estimated 1,200 people are still trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings awaiting rescue, or recovery

Palestinian medics in Gaza struggle to save lives under Israeli siege and bombardment
Asia|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

India's Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it's up to Parliament

India’s top court has refused to legalize same-sex marriages passing the responsibility back to Parliament

India's Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it's up to Parliament
Asia|Economy|News|World

Here are the key leaders joining the Belt and Road forum and their wish lists to Beijing

China is hosting its third international forum centered around President Xi Jinping’s signature policy, the Belt and Road Initiative, which over the past 10 years has built infrastructure across continents, burdening some smaller countries with debt

Here are the key leaders joining the Belt and Road forum and their wish lists to Beijing
News|Political|World

Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine as well as Russian backing for China’s bid to expand its economic and diplomatic influence abroad through its decade-old “Belt and Road” initiative

Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Health|News|World

After blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital, Hamas and Israel trade blame as rage spreads in region

The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says a massive blast hit a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter, killing hundreds of people

After blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital, Hamas and Israel trade blame as rage spreads in region
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Intense Israeli bombardments strike Gaza as the war rages on

Hamas says hundreds have been killed in an airstrike on Gaza City hospital, after intensifying bombardments near towns in southern Gaza rattled civilians where Israel ordered them to take refuge

Live updates | Intense Israeli bombardments strike Gaza as the war rages on
News|US|World

Biden didn't make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority. Arab leaders say region now paying the price

The explosion of Israeli-Palestinian violence has Arab leaders faulting a Biden administration policy that moved away from big U.S. pushes for a broad Israeli-Palestinian peace deal

Biden didn't make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority. Arab leaders say region now paying the price
MidEast|News|World

Israeli video compilation shows the savagery and ease of Hamas' attack

Israel's military brought together a group of foreign correspondents to screen a 40-minute reel of gruesome footage compiled from the Hamas attack last week

Israeli video compilation shows the savagery and ease of Hamas' attack
Health|News|World

Decades of underfunding, blockade have weakened Gaza's health system − the siege has pushed it into abject crisis

Hospitals have been destroyed, and doctors and health care staff killed. Gaza’s health services may take years to recover, warns a Palestinian health specialist.

Decades of underfunding, blockade have weakened Gaza's health system − the siege has pushed it into abject crisis
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea accuses US of stoking tension with 'nuclear supremacy'

North Korea's nuclear programme is a self-defensive move to head off a nuclear war in the face of the U.S. pursuit of "nuclear supremacy," state media KCNA said on

North Korea accuses US of stoking tension with 'nuclear supremacy'
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread

President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
MidEast|News|World

Release of two more hostages gives some hope to families of others abducted in the attack on Israel

The release of two more hostages is offering some hope to the families of the more than 200 people the Israeli military says were seized by Hamas militants

Release of two more hostages gives some hope to families of others abducted in the attack on Israel
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza that fails to mention Hamas

The U.N. Security Council has rejected a Russian resolution on Gaza that condemned violence and terrorism against civilians but made no mention of Hamas, whose surprise attack killed 1,300 Israelis

UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza that fails to mention Hamas
MidEast|Sports|World

Israel-Hamas war means one less overseas option for WNBA players with Russia already out

WNBA players have one less option to play overseas with the conflict in Israel, adding to diminishing opportunities amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

Israel-Hamas war means one less overseas option for WNBA players with Russia already out
Environment|News|Science|World

In Brazil's Amazon, rivers fall to record low levels during drought

The Negro River, the Amazon's second largest tributary, has reached its lowest level since official measurements began near Manaus 121 years ago

In Brazil's Amazon, rivers fall to record low levels during drought
Americas|MidEast|News|World

Israel suspends military exports to Colombia over its president's criticism of Gaza siege

Israel has suspended security exports to Colombia in an escalating diplomatic spat over online messages by Colombia’s president comparing Israel’s siege of Gaza to the actions of Nazi Germany

Israel suspends military exports to Colombia over its president's criticism of Gaza siege
News|US|World

Coast Guard opens formal inquiry into collapse of mast on Maine schooner that killed a passenger

The Coast Guard has launched a formal investigation into the collapse of a mast aboard a historic schooner that killed one person and injured three others off Maine's seacoast

Coast Guard opens formal inquiry into collapse of mast on Maine schooner that killed a passenger
MidEast|News|World

Jewish students plaster Paris walls with photos of French citizens believed held hostage by Hamas

France’s main Jewish students union has plastered walls around Paris with posters bearing the faces of French citizens believed to be held hostage by Hamas in their war with Israel

Jewish students plaster Paris walls with photos of French citizens believed held hostage by Hamas
MidEast|News|World

Tim Scott praises 'restraint' of Israel's Netanyahu, says US should move more firepower to region

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is praising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for showing what he calls “restraint” after Hamas attacked Israel over a week ago

Tim Scott praises 'restraint' of Israel's Netanyahu, says US should move more firepower to region
Crime|News|World

The Israeli public finds itself in grief and shock, but many pledge allegiance to war effort

The Israeli public is in a state of shock and grief a week after Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, killing scores of people in border communities and kidnapping roughly 150 civilians

The Israeli public finds itself in grief and shock, but many pledge allegiance to war effort
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Italian lawmakers debate long-delayed Holocaust Museum revived by far-right-led government

Italian lawmakers have marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi roundup of more than 1,200 Roman Jews in the Holocaust with a debate on a measure to partially fund a long-delayed Holocaust Museum in the capital

Italian lawmakers debate long-delayed Holocaust Museum revived by far-right-led government
Food|News|World

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record

The South Carolina hot pepper expert who set a world record for the hottest pepper a decade ago is at it again

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record
Crime|News|US|World

Mourners in heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb remember Muslim boy killed as kind, energetic

Crowds of mourners in a heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb paid respects to a 6-year-old Muslim boy killed in an alleged hate crime

Mourners in heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb remember Muslim boy killed as kind, energetic
Americas|News|US|World

Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years

A proposed court settlement prevents the government from policies to separate migrant parents from their children at the border for eight years

Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years
Americas|Economy|News|World

Mexico will help, provide oil to Cuba, Lopez Obrador says

Mexico will help Cuba, including providing it with oil, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday.

Mexico will help, provide oil to Cuba, Lopez Obrador says
Asia|Environment|News|Science|World

Japan criticizes Russian ban on its seafood following the release of treated radioactive water

Japan has criticized Russia’s announcement that it’s joining China in banning the imports of Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant

Japan criticizes Russian ban on its seafood following the release of treated radioactive water
Europe|News|Political|World

Populist Slovak ex-prime minister signs coalition deal with 2 other parties to form a new government

A populist former prime minister of Slovakia who plans to end the country’s military support for Ukraine has signed a coalition agreement with the leaders of two other parties to form a new government

Populist Slovak ex-prime minister signs coalition deal with 2 other parties to form a new government
MidEast|News|World

Hezbollah destroys Israeli surveillance cameras along the Lebanese border as tension soars

Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Monday it has started destroying surveillance cameras on several Israeli army posts along the border as tension rose following the Israel-Hamas war that began Oct.7

Hezbollah destroys Israeli surveillance cameras along the Lebanese border as tension soars
MidEast|News|US|World

Trump, campaigning in Iowa, vows to ban Gaza refugees from US if he wins a second term

Former President Donald Trump is vowing to bar refugees from Gaza and expand his first-term travel ban following the deadly attack on Israel last week

Trump, campaigning in Iowa, vows to ban Gaza refugees from US if he wins a second term
Europe|News|World

600 days into the war, Russia's assault on a key eastern Ukraine city appears to be weakening

Ukrainian officials say a dayslong attempt by Russian forces to storm a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine appears to be running out of steam

600 days into the war, Russia's assault on a key eastern Ukraine city appears to be weakening
News|Political|World

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are meeting with national security officials as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies, according to the White House

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU leaders will meet to deal with the fallout in Europe from the Israel-Hamas war

A top European Union official says the bloc's leaders will hold an emergency summit on Tuesday as concerns grow that the war between Israel and Hamas could fuel inter-communal tensions in Europe

EU leaders will meet to deal with the fallout in Europe from the Israel-Hamas war
Europe|News|Political|World

France's Macron holds security meeting amid heightened alert after deadly school stabbing

French President Emmanuel Macron has held a special security meeting amid heightened alert against feared terror threats

France's Macron holds security meeting amid heightened alert after deadly school stabbing
Europe|News|World

Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president, global peace broker and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies

Martti Ahtisaari, Finland's former president and a global peace broker who was awarded the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to resolve international conflicts, has died

Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president, global peace broker and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Poland gives support to centrist opposition after 8 years of nationalist rule

Nearly complete results show the majority of voters in Poland’s general election supported opposition parties that promise to reverse democratic backsliding and repair the nation’s relationship with allies

Poland gives support to centrist opposition after 8 years of nationalist rule
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|News|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares gain on back of Wall Street rally as war shock to markets fades

Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rallied as investors unwound some of last week’s moves driven by worries about war in the Middle East

Stock market today: Asian shares gain on back of Wall Street rally as war shock to markets fades
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Aid for Gaza stuck at border as Israeli siege persists and Biden plans trip to region

More than a million people have fled their homes in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected Israel invasion that seeks to eliminate Hamas’ leadership after its deadly incursion

Live updates | Aid for Gaza stuck at border as Israeli siege persists and Biden plans trip to region
Americas|News|World

Ecuador’s youngest elected president faces a practically impossible task

Ecuador’s youngest elected president faces a practically impossible task

Ecuador’s youngest elected president faces a practically impossible task
Economy|Europe|News|World

European Union offers a new growth plan to Western Balkans that partly opens access to single market

European Union leaders have offered a new growth plan to the six Western Balkans countries that opens parts of the EU single market to them in return for deep reforms, ahead of their full membership in the bloc

European Union offers a new growth plan to Western Balkans that partly opens access to single market
Health|MidEast|News|World

With humanitarian aid blocked at Egyptian border, Gaza draws closer to total collapse

Hospitals in Gaza faced collapse Monday as water, power and medicine neared depletion, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians searched for dwindling food supplies while Israel maintained punishing airstrikes in retaliation for last week’s deadly rampage by Hamas

With humanitarian aid blocked at Egyptian border, Gaza draws closer to total collapse
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' forum

Leaders of emerging market countries are arriving in Beijing for a meeting organized by the Chinese government that will mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative

Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' forum
Asia|News|Political|World

Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine

Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia
Africa|Health|News|World

UN aid chief says six months of war in Sudan has killed 9,000 people

The United Nations humanitarian chief says Sudan's war between the military and a powerful paramilitary group has killed up to 9,000 people and created “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history."

UN aid chief says six months of war in Sudan has killed 9,000 people
Crime|News|World

Muslim boy killed and woman wounded in Illinois hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war, police say

Authorities say a 71-year-old Illinois man has been charged with a hate crime, accused of fatally stabbing a young boy and seriously wounded a woman because of their Islamic faith and the Israel-Hamas war

Muslim boy killed and woman wounded in Illinois hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war, police say
MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

DeSantis says US shouldn't take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza because they're 'all antisemitic'

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says the United States shouldn't take in any Palestinian refugees if they flee the Gaza Strip because they are “all antisemitic.”

DeSantis says US shouldn't take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza because they're 'all antisemitic'
MidEast|News|World

Israeli rabbis work around the clock — even on the Sabbath — to count the dead from Hamas attack

Israeli rabbis have been working around the clock, even on the Jewish Sabbath, to identify and count the dead civilians and soldiers gunned down in the Hamas attack a week ago

Israeli rabbis work around the clock — even on the Sabbath — to count the dead from Hamas attack
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian mother fears for her children as she wonders about the future after evacuating Gaza City

Najla Shawa and her family are safe for now after fleeing their home in Gaza City

Palestinian mother fears for her children as she wonders about the future after evacuating Gaza City
Asia|World

Myanmar's military seeks to keep ethnic minority allies on its side with anniversary of cease-fire

Myanmar’s military government has hosted representatives from ethnic rebel groups to mark the eighth anniversary of the signing of a multilateral cease-fire agreement

Myanmar's military seeks to keep ethnic minority allies on its side with anniversary of cease-fire
MidEast|News|Political|World

A third-generation Israeli soldier has been missing for over a week. Her family can only wait.

A 19-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier assured her mother that she was busy but OK in a text message roughly three hours after the Hamas attack started lasted Saturday morning

A third-generation Israeli soldier has been missing for over a week. Her family can only wait.
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war upends China's ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end

The Hamas attack on Israel has put China's ambitions in the Middle East to the test

Israel-Hamas war upends China's ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end
Europe|News|World

Azerbaijan's president raises the nation's flag in a former breakaway region's capital

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has raised his nation’s flag over the capital city of a former breakaway region in a ceremony reaffirming Baku’s control over it

Azerbaijan's president raises the nation's flag in a former breakaway region's capital
MidEast|News|World

Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn't final, according to AP source

President Joe Biden is considering a trip to Israel in the coming days, but nothing has been finalized

Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn't final, according to AP source
MidEast|News|World

Water runs out at UN shelters in Gaza. Medics fear for patients as Israeli ground offensive looms

Water has run out at U.N. shelters across Gaza

Water runs out at UN shelters in Gaza. Medics fear for patients as Israeli ground offensive looms
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

The war between Israel and Hamas is testing the Republican Party's isolationist shift

The Republican Party’s White House hopefuls are offering conflicting messages on the growing foreign policy challenges that include the Israel-Hamas war

The war between Israel and Hamas is testing the Republican Party's isolationist shift
Crime|MidEast|News|World

An Arab paramedic who treated Israelis injured by Hamas militants is remembered as a hero

When Hamas unleashed its attack on thousands of Jews attending a music festival in southern Israel earlier this month, an Israeli Arab paramedic insisted on staying at the scene to try to save lives

An Arab paramedic who treated Israelis injured by Hamas militants is remembered as a hero
News|World

Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas war

Hundreds of thousands of Gaza residents are seeking to heed Israel’s order to evacuate roughly the northern half of the territory, while others are huddled at hospitals in the north

Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas war
Health|News|World

Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and desperately low on supplies as invasion looms

Medics in Gaza are warning that thousands could die as hospitals packed with wounded people run desperately low on fuel and basic supplies

Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and desperately low on supplies as invasion looms
Asia|News|World

Another powerful earthquake shakes quake-devastated region in western Afghanistan

Another 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck part of western Afghanistan where thousands of people died and entire villages were flattened by devastating quakes a week earlier

Another powerful earthquake shakes quake-devastated region in western Afghanistan
Education|Environment|News|World

Schools near a Maui wildfire burn zone are reopening. Parents wrestle with whether to send kids back

More than two months after a wildfire killed at least 98 people on Maui, the three surviving public schools are set to reopen Monday

Schools near a Maui wildfire burn zone are reopening. Parents wrestle with whether to send kids back
Europe|News|World

Azerbaijanis who fled a separatist region decades ago ache to return, but it could be a long wait

The sudden capitulation of ethnic Armenian forces in a separatist region of Azerbaijan raises hopes for the return of thousands of people who fled the territory decades ago

Azerbaijanis who fled a separatist region decades ago ache to return, but it could be a long wait
MidEast|News|Political|World

In Hamas' horrific killings, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces

For many Israelis and Jews around the world, the horrors committed by Hamas militants during their stunning onslaught on southern Israeli communities is triggering painful memories of a calamity of a far greater scale: the Holocaust

In Hamas' horrific killings, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces
MidEast|News|World

AP PHOTOS: A week of war brings grief to everyday Israelis and Palestinians alike

The carnage began with a violent cross-border attack by Hamas militants on Israeli civilians

AP PHOTOS: A week of war brings grief to everyday Israelis and Palestinians alike
MidEast|News|World

Lack of water worsens misery in besieged Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue

In the besieged Gaza Strip, 2.3 million people don’t have access to clean, running water because of Israel’s decision to cut off water and electricity to the enclave while pounding it with airstrikes

Lack of water worsens misery in besieged Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue
Asia|News|Uncategorized|World

Weary families trudge through Gaza streets, trying to flee the north before Israel's invasion

Some left home with suitcases jammed with clothes

Weary families trudge through Gaza streets, trying to flee the north before Israel's invasion
News|World

An American mom and daughter are missing in Israel. Their family says Hamas is holding them hostage

Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie were excited to celebrate a family member's birthday and the Jewish holiday season in Israel

An American mom and daughter are missing in Israel. Their family says Hamas is holding them hostage
MidEast|News|World

Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in Shabbat services held as Israel-Hamas war rages

Jews in communities far from Israel gathered at synagogues this weekend for their Shabbat services, held in the aftermath of Hamas militants' attack on Israel that ignited an ongoing war

Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in Shabbat services held as Israel-Hamas war rages
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Ada Sagi was already dealing with the pain of loss. Then war came to her door

Ada Sagi was getting ready to travel to London to celebrate her 75th birthday with family when Hamas militants attacked her kibbutz and took her hostage

Ada Sagi was already dealing with the pain of loss. Then war came to her door
Europe|News|World

Fierce fighting persists in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv reports nonstop assaults by Russia on a key city

Ukrainian officials have reported intense combat as Russian forces relentlessly assault the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka

Fierce fighting persists in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv reports nonstop assaults by Russia on a key city
Arts|Europe|News|World

Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert

The Louvre Museum says it is closing for the day and evacuating all visitors and staff after it received a written threat

Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
MidEast|News|World

In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza

President Joe Biden has spoken with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the leaders to allow humanitarian aid to the region and affirmed his support for efforts to protect civilians

In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Iran's foreign minister warns Israel from Beirut to stop Gaza attacks or risk 'huge earthquake'

Iran’s foreign minister has called on Israel to stop its attacks on Gaza, warning that the war might expand to other parts of the Middle East if Hezbollah joins the battle

Iran's foreign minister warns Israel from Beirut to stop Gaza attacks or risk 'huge earthquake'
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Day 8 of the latest Israel-Hamas war

Israel’s military ordered hundreds of thousands of civilians living in Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive

Live updates | Day 8 of the latest Israel-Hamas war
Election|News|World

New Zealand elects conservative Christopher Luxon as premier after 6 years of liberal rule

Conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand’s next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory

New Zealand elects conservative Christopher Luxon as premier after 6 years of liberal rule
Americas|Economy|News|Political|World

Evolving crisis fuels anxiety among Venezuelans who want a better economy but see worsening woes

Venezuelans have come to feel the decade-long crisis that undid their country as one numbingly featureless expanse of struggles

Evolving crisis fuels anxiety among Venezuelans who want a better economy but see worsening woes
MidEast|News|World

Gaza's desperate civilians flee or huddle in hopes of safety, as warnings of Israeli offensive mount

Palestinians are struggling to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military ahead of an expected land offensive a week after Hamas’ bloody attack into Israel

Gaza's desperate civilians flee or huddle in hopes of safety, as warnings of Israeli offensive mount
Americas|News|Science|World

'Ring of fire' eclipse brings cheers and shouts of joy as it moves across the Americas

Cheers and shouts of joy erupted as a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun made its way across the Americas

'Ring of fire' eclipse brings cheers and shouts of joy as it moves across the Americas
MidEast|News|World

Trump says he stands with Netanyahu after a barrage of GOP criticism for saying he 'let us down'

Former President Donald Trump is stepping back from his pointed criticism of Israel

Trump says he stands with Netanyahu after a barrage of GOP criticism for saying he 'let us down'
MidEast|News|World

Palestinians in Gaza face impossible choice: Stay home under airstrikes, or flee under airstrikes?

Palestinians are struggling to figure out what to do in the face of Israel's demand that they leave northern Gaza ahead of an expected Israeli invasion

Palestinians in Gaza face impossible choice: Stay home under airstrikes, or flee under airstrikes?
News|Opinion|Political|World

Experts say Hamas and Israel are committing war crimes in their fight

The deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the devastating Israeli airstrikes and blockade of Gaza have raised accusations among international legal experts that both sides were violating international law

Experts say Hamas and Israel are committing war crimes in their fight
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

US cities boost security as fears spread over Israel-Hamas war despite lack of credible threats

Police in New York, Los Angeles, and other U.S. cities have increased patrols, authorities put up fencing around the U.S. Capitol and some schools closed amid fears of violence inspired by the Israel-Hamas war

US cities boost security as fears spread over Israel-Hamas war despite lack of credible threats
News|US|World

US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war

The White House says that North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine

US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war
Europe|MidEast|News|World

The AP Interview: EU President Michel warns about spillover of Israel-Hamas war into Europe

European Union leader Charles Michel has warned in The AP Interview that the Israel-Hamas war could create a surge in refugees heading for Europe, raising the risk of spurring on anti-migrant forces, deepening divisions and inflaming tensions between supporters of Israel and the Palestinians

The AP Interview: EU President Michel warns about spillover of Israel-Hamas war into Europe
MidEast|News|World

Israeli family mourns grandfather killed by Hamas and worries about grandmother, a captive in Gaza

Adina Moshe's Israeli family is hoping to get her heart medication to her in Gaza, despite her captivity by Hamas

Israeli family mourns grandfather killed by Hamas and worries about grandmother, a captive in Gaza
News|Sports|World

Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Flag football and cricket were among five sports that took their next step toward inevitably being added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
MidEast|News|World

Israeli evacuation call in Gaza hikes Egypt's fears of a mass exodus of refugees into its territory

Israel’s call for half of the Gaza Strip’s population to evacuate south is hiking Egypt’s fears of a massive influx of refugees across the border into its territory

Israeli evacuation call in Gaza hikes Egypt's fears of a mass exodus of refugees into its territory
MidEast|News|World

Schumer says he's leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show 'unwavering' US support

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is headed to Israel this weekend to discuss what resources the United States can provide for its war against Hamas

Schumer says he's leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show 'unwavering' US support
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Empire building has always come at an economic cost for Russia – from the days of the czars to Putin's Ukraine invasion

A new study traces how Russia’s empire building, especially in Ukraine, resulted in long-term economic damage and fomented rebellion for over a century.

Empire building has always come at an economic cost for Russia – from the days of the czars to Putin's Ukraine invasion
Americas|Health|News|World

As Mexico expands abortion access, activists support reproductive rights at the U.S. border

A recent ruling by Mexico’s Supreme Court ending federal criminal penalties for abortion will eventually expand access to the procedure

As Mexico expands abortion access, activists support reproductive rights at the U.S. border
News|World

Putin calls for ex-Soviet states to expand their influence and comments on Israel-Hamas war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended the growing cooperation within a Moscow-dominated alliance of several ex-Soviet nations despite Western sanctions against his country

Putin calls for ex-Soviet states to expand their influence and comments on Israel-Hamas war
Environment|News|Sports|World

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July

The International Olympic Committee has cited concerns about the effects of climate change for its plan to pick two Winter Olympic host cities in July

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July
MidEast|News|World

Tens of thousands protest after Muslim prayers across Mideast over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Tens of thousands of Muslims are demonstrating across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and to protest against the Israeli airstrikes pounding the Gaza Strip

Tens of thousands protest after Muslim prayers across Mideast over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started

In Muslim communities across the world, worshippers gathered at mosques for their first Friday prayers since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started
News|World

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel as potential ground offensive in Gaza looms

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel as potential ground offensive in Gaza looms
Australia|Election|News|World

Final arguments are being made before Australia's vote Saturday to create Indigenous Voice

Opposing campaigners have made their final pitches over changing the Australia’s constitution to acknowledge a place for Indigenous Australians on the eve of the nation’s first referendum in a generation

Final arguments are being made before Australia's vote Saturday to create Indigenous Voice
MidEast|News|World

Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms

Palestinians began a mass exodus Friday from northern Gaza after Israel’s military told some 1 million people to evacuate toward the southern part of the besieged territory

Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Day 7 of the latest Israel-Hamas war

Israel’s military has ordered hundreds of thousands of civilians living in Gaza City to evacuate ahead of a feared Israel ground offensive

Live updates | Day 7 of the latest Israel-Hamas war
Asia|News|World

Japan's government asks a court to revoke the legal religious status of the Unification Church

Japan’s government has asked a court to revoke the legal status of the Unification Church after an Education Ministry investigation concluded the group systematically manipulated its followers into donating money, sowing fear and harming their families

Japan's government asks a court to revoke the legal religious status of the Unification Church
Americas|Crime|World

El Salvador is gradually filling its new mega prison with alleged gang members

With tattoo-covered faces, wearing white shirts and shorts, gang members captured during El Salvador’s state of exception are gradually filling the country’s new mega prison

El Salvador is gradually filling its new mega prison with alleged gang members
Americas|Environment|News|World

In the Amazon, millions breathe hazardous air as drought and wildfires spread through the rainforest

Smoke from forest fires covered large swaths of the Brazilian Amazon as the region endures one of the worst droughts on record, with many rivers at historically low levels

In the Amazon, millions breathe hazardous air as drought and wildfires spread through the rainforest
MidEast|News|Political|World

As Israel battles Hamas, all eyes are on Hezbollah, the wild card on its northern border

Will Lebanon’s heavily armed Hezbollah militia join the Israel-Hamas war

As Israel battles Hamas, all eyes are on Hezbollah, the wild card on its northern border
MidEast|News|Political|World

In its quest to crush Hamas, Israel will confront the bitter, familiar dilemmas of Mideast wars

As Israel escalates its war on Hamas, it will confront many of the same dilemmas it has grappled with over decades of conflict with the Palestinians

In its quest to crush Hamas, Israel will confront the bitter, familiar dilemmas of Mideast wars
Europe|News|World

French police are probing possible poisoning of Russian journalist who denounced Ukraine war on TV

French prosecutors are investigating a suspected poisoning of a Russian journalist who fled Russia after denouncing the war in Ukraine on live TV

French police are probing possible poisoning of Russian journalist who denounced Ukraine war on TV
News|Technology|US|World

Pentagon's 'FrankenSAM' program cobbles together air defense weapons for Ukraine

The Pentagon calls it FrankenSAM

Pentagon's 'FrankenSAM' program cobbles together air defense weapons for Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

A possible Israeli ground war looms in Gaza. What weapons are wielded by those involved?

An Israeli ground offensive in Gaza would further escalate the war raging since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack days ago

A possible Israeli ground war looms in Gaza. What weapons are wielded by those involved?
Science|World

Don't mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park

When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter, this year’s undisputed champ is Grazer

Don't mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park
News|World

US and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds as Israel-Hamas war rages

The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement that the Qataris will not act on any request from Tehran for the time being to access $6 billion in Iranian funds that were unblocked as part of a prisoner swap last month

US and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds as Israel-Hamas war rages
MidEast|News|World

The morgue at Gaza's biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensify

The morgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital, Shifa in Gaza City, is overflowing on the sixth day of heavy aerial bombardment on the territory of 2.3 million people

The morgue at Gaza's biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensify
MidEast|News|US|World

A 'Zionist in my heart': Biden's devotion to Israel faces a new test

President Joe Biden has spent decades as a stalwart supporter of Israel, a connection rooted in long-ago dinner table conversations with his father about the Holocaust

A 'Zionist in my heart': Biden's devotion to Israel faces a new test
Entertainment|News|World

An Israeli jewelry designer described as 'the softest soul' has been abducted, her family says

Moran Stela Yanai's family is speaking about the Israeli woman who loved making jewelry and protecting animals

An Israeli jewelry designer described as 'the softest soul' has been abducted, her family says
Environment|Europe|News|Technology|World

Stockholm to ban gasoline and diesel cars from downtown commercial area in 2025

An official says a ban on gasoline and diesel-fueled cars from a commercial district of Stockholm’s downtown in 2025 will be the first for a European capital

Stockholm to ban gasoline and diesel cars from downtown commercial area in 2025
MidEast|News|World

Why Russia is engaged in a delicate balancing act in the Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war has forced Russia into a delicate balancing act, with Moscow urging a quick end to the fighting without apportioning blame

Why Russia is engaged in a delicate balancing act in the Israel-Hamas war
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO will hold a major nuclear exercise next week as Russia plans to pull out of a test ban treaty

The chief of NATO says the alliance will hold a major nuclear exercise next week

NATO will hold a major nuclear exercise next week as Russia plans to pull out of a test ban treaty
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Thai and Filipino workers filling labor gap in Israel get caught up in war between Israel and Hamas

The first group of Thai workers evacuated from Israel after the past few days’ bloody events in southern Israel and Gaza have arrived in Bangkok, greeted by anxious relatives and senior officials

Thai and Filipino workers filling labor gap in Israel get caught up in war between Israel and Hamas
News|Sports|World

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended by the IOC for breaching the Olympic Charter by incorporating sports bodies in four regions in eastern Ukraine

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
Business|Economy|News|World

The US government sanctions two shipping companies for violating the Russian oil price cap

The Treasury Department has imposed its first set of sanctions on two companies that shipped Russian oil in violation of a multinational price cap

The US government sanctions two shipping companies for violating the Russian oil price cap
MidEast|News|World

An Italian couple is unaccounted for in Southern Israel. The husband needs regular medical care

Eviatar Moshe Kipnis and Lilach Lea Havron are among the estimated 150 people believed held by Hamas in Gaza

An Italian couple is unaccounted for in Southern Israel. The husband needs regular medical care
Asia|Health|News|World

More than 90% of people killed by western Afghanistan quake were women and children, UN says

U.N. officials say more than 90% of the people killed by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan were women and children

More than 90% of people killed by western Afghanistan quake were women and children, UN says
Americas|News|Science|US|World

In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition

A rare annular solar eclipse will be visible Saturday in eight western U.S. states, along with parts of Central and South America

In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition
Education|News|Science|US|World

While the news industry struggles, college students are supplying some memorable journalism

An investigation into academic research leads to the resignation of Stanford University's president

While the news industry struggles, college students are supplying some memorable journalism
MidEast|News|US|World

Trump's criticism of Israel's Netanyahu draws strong condemnation from GOP rivals

Several of former President Donald Trump’s Republican rivals are denouncing him for lashing out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days after Hamas’ deadly attack

Trump's criticism of Israel's Netanyahu draws strong condemnation from GOP rivals
Europe|News|World

NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden's membership application.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing Turkey to quickly ratify Sweden’s membership in the military organization

NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden's membership application.
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

NATO member Romania finds more drone fragments on its soil after Russia again hits southern Ukraine

Authorities in Romania found a crater on their territory near the border with Ukraine that they say was likely caused by a crashed drone that exploded on impact

NATO member Romania finds more drone fragments on its soil after Russia again hits southern Ukraine
News|Political|World

Germany offers Israel military help and promises to crack down at home on support for Hamas

Germany is offering military help to Israel and promising to crack down on support for the militant Hamas group at home following its attack on Israel

Germany offers Israel military help and promises to crack down at home on support for Hamas
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad

President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad for the Russian leader who was indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Ukraine

Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Stock market today: Asian markets slip as rising yields in the bond market pressure stocks

Shares have fallen in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street as the vise tightened from rising yields in the bond market

Stock market today: Asian markets slip as rising yields in the bond market pressure stocks
Asia|Australia|News|World

Chinese-born journalist thanks Australia for her freedom after 3 years in detention for spying

A Chinese-born journalist has thanked the Australian government for her return to Australia “in one piece” after her three-year detention in China in an espionage case that strained bilateral ties

Chinese-born journalist thanks Australia for her freedom after 3 years in detention for spying
News|World

Israel orders the evacuation of 1.1 million people from northern part of Gaza, the UN says

Israel’s military has directed the evacuation of northern Gaza, a region that is home to 1.1 million people, within 24 hours

Israel orders the evacuation of 1.1 million people from northern part of Gaza, the UN says
MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Day 6 of the latest Israel-Hamas war

The Israeli military is preparing for a possible ground invasion in Gaza as it pounds the tiny coastal strip in retaliation for the unprecedented weekend attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas

Live updates | Day 6 of the latest Israel-Hamas war
MidEast|News|US|World

The US is moving quickly to boost Israel's military. A look at what assistance it's providing

Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond

The US is moving quickly to boost Israel's military. A look at what assistance it's providing
Asia|News|US|World

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North's leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin

A U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea in a demonstration of strength against North Korea

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North's leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin
News|Sports|World

Modern pentathlon soon finds out if swapping horses for obstacles enough for invite to 2028 LA Games

Modern pentathlon is waiting to hear about its Olympic future after adding obstacles and ditching horses

Modern pentathlon soon finds out if swapping horses for obstacles enough for invite to 2028 LA Games
MidEast|News|World

As Israeli military retaliates, Palestinians say civilians are paying the price in strikes on Gaza

Over the last five days, Israeli warplanes have pummeled Gaza with an intensity that its war-weary residents had never experienced

As Israeli military retaliates, Palestinians say civilians are paying the price in strikes on Gaza
MidEast|News|World

After a hard fight to clear militants, Israeli soldiers find a scene of destruction, slain children

The Israeli military led a group of journalists, including an Associated Press reporter, on a tour of Kibbutz Be'eri, a village a few miles from Israel’s fortified border with Gaza

After a hard fight to clear militants, Israeli soldiers find a scene of destruction, slain children
Crime|MidEast|News|World

His parents shielded him from gunfire as Hamas attacked. He survived. They did not

An Israeli-American teenager survived a siege by Hamas attackers over the weekend after his parents shielded him from the gunfire but were killed themselves

His parents shielded him from gunfire as Hamas attacked. He survived. They did not
MidEast|News|World

Families in Israel and abroad wait in agony for word of their loved ones taken hostage by militants

One of those taken hostage is a grandmother who learned Arabic in hopes of building bridges with her neighbors

Families in Israel and abroad wait in agony for word of their loved ones taken hostage by militants
MidEast|World

Gaza is tiny and watched closely by Israel. But rescuing hostages there would be a daunting task

The Hamas-run Gaza Strip is a tiny enclave, measuring 25 miles long and no more than 7 miles wide

Gaza is tiny and watched closely by Israel. But rescuing hostages there would be a daunting task
News|Technology|World

Social media is awash in misinformation about Israel-Gaza war, but Musk's X is the most egregious

While Twitter has always struggled with combating misinformation about major news events, it was still the go-to place to find out what’s happening in the world

Social media is awash in misinformation about Israel-Gaza war, but Musk's X is the most egregious
News|World

Biden calls Hamas attacks the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust as US death toll ticks up

President Joe Biden says the weekend attack by Hamas militants on Israel was the deadliest against Jews since the Holocaust and called it a “campaign of pure cruelty.”

Biden calls Hamas attacks the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust as US death toll ticks up
Americas|World

Lidia dissipates after killing 2, injuring 2 near Mexico resort, Atlantic sees Tropical Storm Sean

Lidia has dissipated after hitting land as a Category 4 hurricane near the resort of Puerto Vallarta

Lidia dissipates after killing 2, injuring 2 near Mexico resort, Atlantic sees Tropical Storm Sean
Americas|News|World

Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti. But a diplomatic crisis persists

The Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti to limited commercial activity nearly a month after shuttering the frontier amid an ongoing spat over construction of a canal targeting water from a shared river

Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti. But a diplomatic crisis persists
Economy|News|World

Rising oil prices, surging inflation: The Arab embargo 50 years ago weaponized oil to inflict economic trauma

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine reprised the risks of energy weaponization, but the oil landscape today and energy security itself are changing.

Rising oil prices, surging inflation: The Arab embargo 50 years ago weaponized oil to inflict economic trauma
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

France's top body rejects contention by campaigners that racial profiling by police is systemic

France’s highest administrative authority has rejected an effort by rights campaigners to end what they allege is a generalized practice by French police of targeting Black people and people of Arab descent for stops and checks

France's top body rejects contention by campaigners that racial profiling by police is systemic
Environment|Health|Science|World

What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast

Saltwater intrusion is bad for human health, ecosystems, crops and infrastructure. Here’s how seawater can move inland, and why climate change is making this phenomenon more frequent and severe.

What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast
Africa|News|World

King Charles III will travel to Kenya later this month for a state visit full of symbolism

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will travel to Kenya later this month

King Charles III will travel to Kenya later this month for a state visit full of symbolism
News|World

Russian authorities fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine

Russian authorities imposed a fine of about $1,500 on a prominent human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the latest step in a relentless crackdown

Russian authorities fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine
News|World

Volunteers reinforce gravediggers at main Israeli military cemetery

Volunteers helped gravediggers at Israel's main military cemetery on Wednesday as burials began for soldiers slain in the assault on Israel by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip.

Volunteers reinforce gravediggers at main Israeli military cemetery
Africa|News|Political|World

French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave

The French military says it's begun withdrawing from Niger following the July coup when mutinous soldiers toppled the country’s democratically elected president

French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins a meeting of global defense leaders to make a direct plea for military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has joined a meeting of more than 50 defense leaders from around the world to make a personal pitch for military aid in the war against Russia

Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins a meeting of global defense leaders to make a direct plea for military aid
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Stock market today: Asian shares rise with eyes on prices, war in Middle East

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors await the release of U.S. consumer price data and keep a cautious watch on the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas

Stock market today: Asian shares rise with eyes on prices, war in Middle East
Asia|Australia|News|World

A Chinese Australian journalist detained for 3 years in China returns to Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a Chinese Australian journalist who was jailed for three years in China on a murky espionage conviction has returned to Australia

A Chinese Australian journalist detained for 3 years in China returns to Australia
News|Political|World

Live updates | Day 5 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “crush and destroy” Hamas after its unprecedented attack on Israel

Live updates | Day 5 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war
MidEast|News|Political|World

As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined Wednesday with a top political rival to create a wartime Cabinet overseeing the fight to avenge a gruesome weekend attack by Hamas militants

As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
Economy|News|World

New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull

New Zealand’s immigration numbers have hit an all-time high

New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull
Europe|News|World

A Black medic wounded on D-Day honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire

An African American combat medic who was wounded while landing on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of France but went on to tend to dozens of troops has been posthumously honored

A Black medic wounded on D-Day honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire
Economy|News|World

Memorial honors 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire deaths that galvanized US labor movement

The victims and legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire are being remembered with a new memorial

Memorial honors 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire deaths that galvanized US labor movement
Asia|News|World

Another strong earthquake flattens homes and worsens misery in western Afghanistan

Another strong earthquake has shaken western Afghanistan days after one of the most destructive quakes in the country's recent history

Another strong earthquake flattens homes and worsens misery in western Afghanistan
MidEast|News|World

Israeli village near the Gaza border lies in ruin, filled with the bodies of residents and militants

An Israeli village that was attacked by militants lies in ruin, not far from the border with Gaza

Israeli village near the Gaza border lies in ruin, filled with the bodies of residents and militants
Crime|Europe|News|World

Fire tears through a parking garage at London's Luton Airport, and 5 people have been hospitalized

A massive fire has torn through a newly built parking garage at one of London’s international airports

Fire tears through a parking garage at London's Luton Airport, and 5 people have been hospitalized
Crime|News|World

One year after the October 7th attack, violence rages on. Here’s how to help civilians caught in the conflict

One year after the October 7th attack, violence rages on. Here’s how to help civilians caught in the conflict

One year after the October 7th attack, violence rages on. Here’s how to help civilians caught in the conflict
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Hughes Van Ellis, youngest known survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102

Hughes Van Ellis, who was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre and who spent his latter years pursuing justice for his family and other descendants of the attack on “Black Wall Street,” has died

Hughes Van Ellis, youngest known survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102
Lifestyle|News|US|World

104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after making a skydive that could put her in the record books

Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old Chicago woman whose recent skydive could see her certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died

104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after making a skydive that could put her in the record books
MidEast|News|World

FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is flooding social media. Here are the facts

False claims about the latest Israel-Hamas war are flooding social media, making it difficult for onlookers to sort fact from fiction

FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is flooding social media. Here are the facts
Asia|News|Political|World

Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel raises questions about the influence of its sponsor, Iran

Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel and the war it launched has raised new questions about the influence of its main sponsor, Iran, and whether it had anything to do with the assault

Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel raises questions about the influence of its sponsor, Iran
Americas|News|World

Mexico says it has rejected US-funded migrant transit centers

Mexico's president says he rejected a U.S. request to set up migrant transit centers in Mexico

Mexico says it has rejected US-funded migrant transit centers
News|US|World

Biden confirms Americans among hostages captured in Israel, condemns 'sheer evil' of Hamas militants

President Joe Biden is confirming that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas in this weekend’s attack on Israel

Biden confirms Americans among hostages captured in Israel, condemns 'sheer evil' of Hamas militants
News|World

Unprecedented Israeli bombardment lays waste to upscale Rimal, the beating heart of Gaza City

Following a night of intense bombardment, residents were struggling Tuesday to grasp the sheer scale of damage inflicted on the upscale Rimal neighborhood in central Gaza City

Unprecedented Israeli bombardment lays waste to upscale Rimal, the beating heart of Gaza City
Americas|News|US|World

US Border Patrol has released thousands of migrants on San Diego's streets, taxing charities

San Diego's well-oiled system of migrant shelters is being tested like never before as U.S. Customs and Border Protection releases migrants to the streets of California’s second-largest city because shelters are full

US Border Patrol has released thousands of migrants on San Diego's streets, taxing charities
News|World

The US declares the ousting of Niger's president a coup and suspends military aid and training

The U.S. has officially declared the ouster of Niger’s democratically-elected president a coup d’etat

The US declares the ousting of Niger's president a coup and suspends military aid and training
Americas|Science|World

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path

Tens of millions in the Americas are getting front-row seats for a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
Europe|News|Technology|World

Damage to gas pipeline, telecom cable connecting Finland and Estonia caused by 'external activity'

Finland’s president says damage to an undersea gas pipeline and telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Estonia appears to have been caused by “external activity.”

Damage to gas pipeline, telecom cable connecting Finland and Estonia caused by 'external activity'
News|World

Lidia dissipates after killing 1 person, injuring 2 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort

Lidia has dissipated after hitting land as a Category 4 hurricane near the resort of Puerta Vallarta, where one person was killed by a falling tree and two others were injured

Lidia dissipates after killing 1 person, injuring 2 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort
News|Political|World

Russia will only resume nuclear tests if the US does it first, a top Russian diplomat says

A senior Russian diplomat says that Moscow will move to revoke the ratification of a global nuclear test ban to put itself on par with the United States but will only resume nuclear tests if Washington does it first

Russia will only resume nuclear tests if the US does it first, a top Russian diplomat says
Crime|News|Political|US|World

Wall Street Journal reporter loses appeal and will stay in a Russian jail at least through November

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, has lost an appeal to be released from jail, meaning he will stay behind bars at least until Nov. 30

Wall Street Journal reporter loses appeal and will stay in a Russian jail at least through November
MidEast|News|World

Under heavy bombing, Palestinians in Gaza move from place to place, only to discover nowhere is safe

Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are packed into U.N. shelters as Israeli warplanes pound the tiny territory of 2.3 million people after their Hamas militant rulers launched an unprecedented attack on Israel

Under heavy bombing, Palestinians in Gaza move from place to place, only to discover nowhere is safe
Economy|News|World

IMF outlook worsens for a 'limping' world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund warns that the world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion in Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts

IMF outlook worsens for a 'limping' world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
Asia|News|World

Afghans still hope to find survivors from quake that killed over 2,000 in western Herat province

Afghan rescuers and villagers are still digging through rubble in western Herat province, three days after one of the deadliest earthquakes in the region left more than 2,000 dead

Afghans still hope to find survivors from quake that killed over 2,000 in western Herat province
Asia|Crime|News|World

Myanmar's military is accused of bombing a displacement camp in a northern state, killing about 30

Myanmar’s military is accused of launching an airstrike on a camp for displaced persons in the northern state of Kachin that killed about 30 people, including about a dozen children

Myanmar's military is accused of bombing a displacement camp in a northern state, killing about 30
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia is defeated in its bid to regain a seat on the UN's top human rights body

Russia has been defeated in its bid to regain a seat in the United Nations premiere human rights body by a significant majority in an election in the General Assembly, which voted last year to suspend Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine

Russia is defeated in its bid to regain a seat on the UN's top human rights body
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Canada and the Netherlands take Syria to top UN court. They accuse Damascus of widespread torture

Syria has boycotted a hearing at the UN's highest court, where the Netherlands and Canada are accusing Damascus of “institutionalized” use of torture

Canada and the Netherlands take Syria to top UN court. They accuse Damascus of widespread torture
Asia|News|World

Facing Beijing's threats, Taiwan president says peace 'only option' to resolve political differences

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has said peace with China is the “only option,” while strongly asserting the self-governing island's defenses

Facing Beijing's threats, Taiwan president says peace 'only option' to resolve political differences
MidEast|News|World

Palestinians scramble for safety as Israel pounds sealed-off Gaza Strip to punish Hamas

Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip neighborhood by neighborhood on Tuesday, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety in the tiny, sealed-off territory now suffering severe retaliation for the deadly weekend attack by Hamas militants

Palestinians scramble for safety as Israel pounds sealed-off Gaza Strip to punish Hamas
Asia|News|Political|World

Hamas' attack on Israel prompts South Korea to consider pausing military agreement with North Korea

South Korea’s new defense minister says he would push to suspend a 2018 military agreement with North Korea on reducing tensions between the rivals, insisting that it hampers the South’s surveillance activities along their heavily armed border when the North’s nuclear threats are increasing

Hamas' attack on Israel prompts South Korea to consider pausing military agreement with North Korea
News|World

Live updates | Day 4 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war

Israel has stepped up its offensive on the Gaza Strip in response to an unprecedented attack by Hamas

Live updates | Day 4 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war
MidEast|News|World

As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safety

The families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if their loved ones are safe

As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safety
MidEast|News|World

Aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies and Gaza blockade complicates efforts

Humanitarian groups are scrambling to assist civilians caught in the war between Israel and Hamas and determine what aid operations are still safe to continue, efforts that are being complicated by an intensified blockade of Gaza and the ongoing fighting

Aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies and Gaza blockade complicates efforts
Africa|News|Political|US|World

Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration that his overthrow was a coup

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum ahead of an expected decision by the Biden administration to declare his overthrow a coup d'etat

Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration that his overthrow was a coup
Europe|News|World

Russia claims `neo-Nazis' were at wake for Ukrainian soldier in village café where missile killed 52

Russia’s U.N. ambassador is alleging that “neo-Nazis” and military-age men were at the wake for a Ukrainian soldier in a village café where a missile last week killed 52 people

Russia claims `neo-Nazis' were at wake for Ukrainian soldier in village café where missile killed 52
News|Sports|World

Israeli-American pitcher Kremer making 1st playoff start for Orioles while family affected by war

Israeli-American pitcher Dean Kremer will make his first career playoff start for the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night while thinking about family members in Israel

Israeli-American pitcher Kremer making 1st playoff start for Orioles while family affected by war
Americas|News|World

Dominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians

The Dominican Republic government says it will temporarily allow the trade of essential Dominican products, including food and medications, on the border with Haiti

Dominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians
News|Science|US|World

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd

A Minnesota horticulture teacher has set a world record in California for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd
News|Science|Technology|World

Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in danger

Russia’s space agency says there's been a leak in a backup coolant line at the International Space Station

Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in danger
MidEast|News|World

What is Hamas? The group that rules the Gaza Strip has fought several rounds of war with Israel

Hamas has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007

What is Hamas? The group that rules the Gaza Strip has fought several rounds of war with Israel
MidEast|News|World

Hamas official says Iran and Hezbollah had no role in Israel incursion but they'll help if needed

A senior official with the Palestinian militant group Hamas says only a small number of top commanders in Gaza knew about the surprise attack against Israel in advance

Hamas official says Iran and Hezbollah had no role in Israel incursion but they'll help if needed
MidEast|News|World

UN airs concerns for civilians as Israel steps up military response in Gaza to deadly Hamas attacks

The United Nations is expressing growing concerns about humanitarian needs in Palestinian areas as Israel ratchets up a muscular military riposte and lockdown of Gaza after the weekend attack by Hamas militants who killed and kidnapped hundreds of civilians in Israel

UN airs concerns for civilians as Israel steps up military response in Gaza to deadly Hamas attacks
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

For years, Israelis trusted the army to defend and inform them. Now many feel abandoned

Most Israelis thought it was an ironclad social contract

For years, Israelis trusted the army to defend and inform them. Now many feel abandoned
Americas|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Sunrise gatherings, dances and speeches mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day

Native Americans are celebrating their histories and cultures with events across the country marking Indigenous Peoples Day

Sunrise gatherings, dances and speeches mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day
Sports|US|World

Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years

Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
Europe|News|World

Deal struck on contentious road in divided Cyprus that triggered an assault against UN peacekeepers

The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in ethnically split Cyprus says Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have reached an “understanding” over a contentious road inside a U.N.-controlled buffer zone whose construction had stirred up tensions not seen in years

Deal struck on contentious road in divided Cyprus that triggered an assault against UN peacekeepers
Asia|Crime|News|World

An independent inquiry opens into alleged unlawful killings by UK special forces in Afghanistan

An independent inquiry has opened in the U.K. to examine claims that British special forces murdered dozens of Afghan men during counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan a decade ago

An independent inquiry opens into alleged unlawful killings by UK special forces in Afghanistan
Europe|MidEast|News|World

European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians

The European Union has reversed an earlier announcement that it was “immediately” suspending aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas

European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians
Americas|Crime|News|World

Rio de Janeiro's security forces launch raids in 3 favelas to target criminals

Rio de Janeiro’s state government has deployed hundreds of police officers to three of the city’s sprawling and low-income neighborhoods

Rio de Janeiro's security forces launch raids in 3 favelas to target criminals
MidEast|News|US|World

US begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks

The U.S. has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel, the White House said Monday, as the Pentagon reviews its inventories to see what else can be sent quickly to boost its ally in the three-day-old war with Hamas

US begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks
News|Travel|World

Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after a massive attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting

Major airlines are suspending flights to Israel after it formally declared war following a massive attack by Hamas

Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after a massive attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting
News|Political|World

British government tries to assure UK Supreme Court it's safe to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

A lawyer tried to assure the U.K. Supreme Court that the British government analyzed the risks of sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda and would have people there to make sure it was safe

British government tries to assure UK Supreme Court it's safe to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda
Africa|Business|Health|News|Science|World

Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa in coming years

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is announcing $40 million in funding to help develop messenger RNA vaccines in Africa

Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa in coming years
Asia|Environment|News|World

Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 14,000 people

Flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar’s southern areas has displaced more than 14,000 people and disrupted traffic on the rail lines that connect the country’s biggest cities

Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 14,000 people
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.

Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise
Asia|News|World

Evacuations ordered as remnants of Typhoon Koinu hit southern China

People have been moved to shelters and nearly 2,000 boats recalled to port as the remnants of Typhoon Koinu hit southern China after leaving one dead and over 300 injured in Taiwan

Evacuations ordered as remnants of Typhoon Koinu hit southern China
Asia|News|World

Mounds of rubble and a future of grief are what's left after Afghanistan earthquake killed thousands

People are digging through the rubble from the quake in western Afghanistan

Mounds of rubble and a future of grief are what's left after Afghanistan earthquake killed thousands
Asia|News|World

Indian rescuers are flying into the region where a flood washed out bridges and killed at least 74

Air force helicopters have rescued scores of stranded tourists in India’s Himalayan northeast after a 6-year-old hydroelectric dam cracked open last week in intense rain, flooding a valley and killing at least 74 people

Indian rescuers are flying into the region where a flood washed out bridges and killed at least 74
Asia|News|Political|US|World

US Senate Majority Leader Schumer meets Xi and welcomes stronger Chinese statement on Hamas attack

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is grateful for a stronger statement from China condemning the deadly Hamas attack on Israel issued during his visit to Beijing that included a lengthy meeting with President Xi Jinping

US Senate Majority Leader Schumer meets Xi and welcomes stronger Chinese statement on Hamas attack
MidEast|News|World

Stock market today: Markets steady in Asia after Israel declares war following Hamas attack in Gaza

Share prices have opened little changed after the the Israeli government declared war following deadly attacks by Hamas from the Gaza Strip

Stock market today: Markets steady in Asia after Israel declares war following Hamas attack in Gaza
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel strikes and seals off Gaza after incursion by Hamas, which vows to execute hostages

Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel, and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants, as the war’s death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides

Israel strikes and seals off Gaza after incursion by Hamas, which vows to execute hostages
News|World

What went wrong? Questions emerge over Israel's intelligence prowess after Hamas attack

Israel’s intelligence agencies have gained an aura of invincibility over the decades because of a string of intelligence achievements against its enemies both near and far

What went wrong? Questions emerge over Israel's intelligence prowess after Hamas attack
Asia|News|US|World

Some in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and boost Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's

For some Republicans in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are effectively rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance

Some in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and boost Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's
MidEast|News|Political|World

5 things to know as Israel declares war on Hamas following the militant group's unprecedented attack

Israel has declared war, bombarding the Gaza strip with airstrikes in retaliation for a major surprise attack by the militant group Hamas

5 things to know as Israel declares war on Hamas following the militant group's unprecedented attack
MidEast|World

An Israeli airstrike kills 19 members of the same family in a southern Gaza refugee camp

Nasser Abu Quta lost 19 members of his family in an instant when an Israeli airstrike blew up his home in a crowded refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip

An Israeli airstrike kills 19 members of the same family in a southern Gaza refugee camp
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli hostage crisis in Hamas-ruled Gaza becomes a political trap for Netanyahu

The capture of dozens of Israeli soldiers and civilians by Hamas militants has stirred Israeli emotions more viscerally than any crisis in the country’s recent memory

Israeli hostage crisis in Hamas-ruled Gaza becomes a political trap for Netanyahu
MidEast|News|US|World

Israeli and Palestinian supporters rally across U.S. as Israel declares war after Hamas attack

Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East

Israeli and Palestinian supporters rally across U.S. as Israel declares war after Hamas attack
MidEast|News|World

The US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel after the surprise attack by Hamas that has left more than 1,000 dead and thousands wounded on both sides

The US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel
Asia|News|US|World

A surge in rail traffic on North Korea-Russia border suggests arms supply to Russia, think tank says

A U.S. think tank says recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the North Korea-Russia border, indicating the North is supplying munitions to Russia

A surge in rail traffic on North Korea-Russia border suggests arms supply to Russia, think tank says
Europe|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

UK Supreme Court weighs if it's lawful for Britain to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

The U.K. Supreme Court will start hearing arguments over whether the British government’s contentious policy to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is lawful

UK Supreme Court weighs if it's lawful for Britain to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda
Americas|Environment|News|World

‘Without water, there is no life’: Drought in Brazil’s Amazon is sharpening fears for the future

The extreme drought sweeping across Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is already impacting hundreds of thousands of people and killing local wildlife

‘Without water, there is no life’: Drought in Brazil’s Amazon is sharpening fears for the future
MidEast|News|World

A policeman in Egypt killed 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at a tourist site in Alexandria

Egyptian authorities say a policeman opened fire on Israeli tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing at least two Israelis and one Egyptian

A policeman in Egypt killed 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at a tourist site in Alexandria
Asia|News|World

Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes that killed at least 2,000

Men dug through rubble with their bare hands and shovels in western Afghanistan on Sunday in desperate attempts to pull victims from the wreckage of earthquakes that killed at least 2,000 people

Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes that killed at least 2,000
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack

The Israeli government has formally declared war and given the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack from the Gaza Strip

Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
News|Travel|World

Tourism resumes in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors

The area around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago has begun welcoming back travelers

Tourism resumes in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors
MidEast|News|US|World

Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism

President Joe Biden has been thrust into a Middle East crisis that risks expanding into a broader conflict and has left him fending off criticism from GOP presidential rivals that his administration’s policies led to this moment

Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism
Crime|News|World

Jewish diaspora mourns attack on Israel, but carries on by celebrating holidays

The Jewish diaspora is trying to make sense of an attack that killed hundreds and wounded many more during a holiday season that is supposed to be among the most festive times on the Jewish holiday calendar

Jewish diaspora mourns attack on Israel, but carries on by celebrating holidays
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas' attack on Israel

Former President Donald Trump and other GOP contenders tried to lay blame on the Biden administration after Hamas militants launched the deadliest attack on Israel in decades, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the country at war

The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas' attack on Israel
MidEast|News|World

Gunfire, rockets and carnage: Israelis are stunned and shaken by unprecedented Hamas attack

Israelis huddled in bomb shelters pleading for help as Hamas fighters broke into their houses and shot at anyone they saw

Gunfire, rockets and carnage: Israelis are stunned and shaken by unprecedented Hamas attack
Europe|News|World

Days after deadly missile strike on Ukrainian cafe, grief and a search for answers

U.N. and local investigators are searching for answers at the site of a Russian missile strike on a small Ukrainian village

Days after deadly missile strike on Ukrainian cafe, grief and a search for answers
News|Political|US|World

Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis

President Joe Biden has condemned what he says is the “unconscionable” assault by Hamas militants and his administration is pledging to ensure Israel has “what it needs to defend itself.”

Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis
News|World

What to know in the latest Israel-Hamas war

More than a million people in northern Gaza have been ordered to evacuate to the south as Israel appeared to be preparing a ground offensive in the latest Israel-Hamas war

What to know in the latest Israel-Hamas war
Economy|News|Political|US|World

How $6 billion in Ukraine aid collapsed in a government funding bill despite big support in Congress

The recent collapse of Ukraine aid in Congress was months in the making

How $6 billion in Ukraine aid collapsed in a government funding bill despite big support in Congress
News|World

Largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opens in New Jersey

After 12 years of planning and construction, the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era is ready to open to the public in Robbinsville, New Jersey

Largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opens in New Jersey
Asia|News|World

Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000

A Taliban government spokesperson says the death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2,000

Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000
MidEast|News|Political|World

Live updates | Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas will 'reverberate' for generations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s fierce offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has “only started.”

Live updates | Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas will 'reverberate' for generations
Asia|News|World

Deaths rise to 47 after an icy flood swept through India's Himalayan northeast

Rescuers in India have found more bodies as they dug through slushy debris and ice-cold water in a hunt for survivors after a glacial lake burst through a dam

Deaths rise to 47 after an icy flood swept through India's Himalayan northeast
News|Political|World

US fears Canada-India row over Sikh activist's killing could upend strategy for countering China

The Biden administration is nervously watching an ongoing dispute between Canada and India

US fears Canada-India row over Sikh activist's killing could upend strategy for countering China
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation

Hamas militants have fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday

Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation
World|WrittenByLAPost

From Attack to Justice: Female Crime Scene Investigator Survives Point-Blank Ambush. Watch the Video.

In the middle of an ordinary April evening in 2022, crime scene investigator Nicki Lenway found herself in a unique and potentially life-threatening situation. Someone approached her as she was walking to pick up her kid from a parenting program and shot him many times. Lenway was horribly injured in the horrific incident that took place in a public parking lot, yet he amazingly survived. This event is a horrifying illustration of real-life crime and intrigue, with all the markings of a film thriller. Lenway had just picked up Callahan, then five, from the FamilyWise parenting center at about 7:30

From Attack to Justice: Female Crime Scene Investigator Survives Point-Blank Ambush. Watch the Video.
Crime|News|World

Iran unlawfully detaining human rights activists, including new Nobel peace laureate, UN expert says

A U.N. independent investigator says Iranian authorities are cracking down on protesters, unlawfully detaining human rights activists, including new Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, and carrying out an “alarming” number of executions

Iran unlawfully detaining human rights activists, including new Nobel peace laureate, UN expert says
Europe|News|World

Precision missile strike on cafe hosting soldier's wake decimates Ukrainian village

The Ukrainian village of Hroza has been plunged into mourning by a missile strike that killed more than 50 people

Precision missile strike on cafe hosting soldier's wake decimates Ukrainian village
Americas|News|US|World

Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights

Some migrants say the U.S. government’s plan to restart deportation flights to Venezuela in the coming days won't stop them from continuing their journeys

Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights
Business|News|World

Biden says a meeting with Xi on sidelines of November APEC summit in San Francisco is a possibility

President Joe Biden says that he could potentially meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco

Biden says a meeting with Xi on sidelines of November APEC summit in San Francisco is a possibility
Africa|World

Ivory Coast's president removes the prime minister and dissolves the government in a major reshuffle

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has removed the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a senior public official

Ivory Coast's president removes the prime minister and dissolves the government in a major reshuffle
Americas|Crime|News|World

At least 16 migrants killed, 29 injured in a bus crash in southern Mexico

Authorities say 16 migrants from Venezuela and Haiti are dead following a bus crash in southern Mexico

At least 16 migrants killed, 29 injured in a bus crash in southern Mexico
Europe|News|World

Narges Mohammadi is the 5th Nobel peace laureate to win while imprisoned. Here are the others

The head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee urged Iran to release imprisoned peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi and let her accept the award at the annual prize ceremony in December

Narges Mohammadi is the 5th Nobel peace laureate to win while imprisoned. Here are the others
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
Europe|News|World

KFOR commander calls on Kosovo and Serbia to return to talks to prevent future violence

The NATO-led peacekeeping force has called on both Kosovo and Serbia to return to the negotiating table to resolve their issues to prevent violence like the recent shootout between masked Serb gunmen and Kosovo police that left four people dead and sent tensions soaring in the region

KFOR commander calls on Kosovo and Serbia to return to talks to prevent future violence
Europe|News|World

Rifts in Europe over irregular migration remain even after 'success' of new EU deal

The leaders of the European Union are once again taking up the divisive issue of migration as they met in the Spanish city of Granada

Rifts in Europe over irregular migration remain even after 'success' of new EU deal
Africa|Crime|News|World

Artillery fire has killed 11 people and wounded 90 in a major Sudanese city, aid group says

An aid group says heavy artillery fire killed at least 11 people and wounded 90 in a major city in conflict-torn Sudan

Artillery fire has killed 11 people and wounded 90 in a major Sudanese city, aid group says
Asia|Environment|News|World

Indonesia denies its fires are causing blankets of haze in neighboring Malaysia

Indonesia has denied that forest and peat fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands are causing the haze in neighboring Malaysia

Indonesia denies its fires are causing blankets of haze in neighboring Malaysia
Europe|News|US|World

Russia seeks return to UN human rights body in challenge to West

Russia is seeking re-election to the United Nations' top human rights body next week in what is seen as a crucial test of Western

Russia seeks return to UN human rights body in challenge to West
Africa|Election|News|World

A UN rights commission accuses South Sudan of violations more than a year before the next election

The U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused the country’s National Security Service of threatening media and civil society and undermining prospects for a democratic transition before next year's election

A UN rights commission accuses South Sudan of violations more than a year before the next election
Europe|News|World

A Russian missile attack in eastern Ukraine kills a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother

A Russian missile attack in Ukraine has killed a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother

A Russian missile attack in eastern Ukraine kills a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother
Europe|News|World

Russian lawmakers will consider rescinding ratification of global nuclear test ban, speaker says

The speaker of the Russian parliament says lawmakers will consider revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban

Russian lawmakers will consider rescinding ratification of global nuclear test ban, speaker says
News|World

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression

Imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi has won the Nobel Peace Prize

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression
MidEast|World

Funerals held in Syria for dozens of victims killed in deadliest attack in years

Family members of some of the victims of a deadly drone attack on a crowded military graduation ceremony that killed scores have gathered outside a military hospital in the central Syrian city of Homs to collect the bodies of their loved ones

Funerals held in Syria for dozens of victims killed in deadliest attack in years
News|World

Turkish warplanes hit Kurdish militia targets in northern Syria after US downed Turkish armed drone

Turkish warplanes have carried out airstrikes on sites believed to be used by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northern Syria

Turkish warplanes hit Kurdish militia targets in northern Syria after US downed Turkish armed drone
Asia|News|World

A modest Buddhist ceremony marks the anniversary of a day care center massacre in Thailand

A quiet ceremony has been attended by about 200 people in a small town in northeastern Thailand marking the one-year anniversary of the country's deadliest mass killing

A modest Buddhist ceremony marks the anniversary of a day care center massacre in Thailand
Asia|News|World

Philippines protests after a Chinese coast guard ship nearly collides with a Philippine vessel

A Chinese coast guard ship came within a meter (3 feet) of colliding with a Philippine patrol ship it was trying to block in the South China Sea, in an alarming incident that intensified fears that territorial disputes in the waters could spark a larger crisis

Philippines protests after a Chinese coast guard ship nearly collides with a Philippine vessel
Americas|World

Migrants pass quickly through once impenetrable Darien jungle as governments scramble for answers

Rain-swollen rivers only briefly slowed the otherwise uninterrupted flow of migrants through this jungle-covered border of Colombia and Panama and by midweek another 2,000 bedraggled migrants stumbled out of the Darien jungle

Migrants pass quickly through once impenetrable Darien jungle as governments scramble for answers
Asia|World

Typhoon Koinu heads toward southern China and Hong Kong after leaving 1 dead in Taiwan

A typhoon is heading toward southern China and Hong Kong after bringing record-breaking winds and leaving one dead in Taiwan

Typhoon Koinu heads toward southern China and Hong Kong after leaving 1 dead in Taiwan
Environment|News|World

Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events. Climate change will make it worse

A United Nations report says that storms, fires and other extreme weather events led to more than 43 million displacements involving children between 2016 and 2021

Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events. Climate change will make it worse
Europe|News|World

Nobel Peace Prize guesswork focuses on the Ukrainian war, protests in Iran and climate change

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be soon be revealed and the annual guessing game is reaching its climax

Nobel Peace Prize guesswork focuses on the Ukrainian war, protests in Iran and climate change
News|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup

If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
News|World

Hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of victims in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that hand grenade fragments have been found in the bodies of people who died in an August crash of a plane carrying Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin

Hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of victims in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin claims
Europe|MidEast|News|World

A look at Russia's deadliest missile attacks on Ukraine

Since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military has repeatedly used missiles to blast civilian targets across the country, with devastating consequences

A look at Russia's deadliest missile attacks on Ukraine
News|US|World

Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall. Asked if barriers work, he says 'No'

President Joe Biden is defending his administration’s decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow for construction of roughly 20 miles of U.S.-Mexico border wall

Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall. Asked if barriers work, he says 'No'
Economy|News|World

IMF chief says the global economy has shown resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates

The global economy has shown remarkable resilience but still bears deep scars from the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising interest rates

IMF chief says the global economy has shown resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia has tested a nuclear-powered missile and could revoke a global atomic test ban, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile and declared that lawmakers could revoke its ratification of a global nuclear test ban

Russia has tested a nuclear-powered missile and could revoke a global atomic test ban, Putin says
MidEast|News|World

US shoots down armed Turkish drone after it came too close to US troops in Syria

The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria

US shoots down armed Turkish drone after it came too close to US troops in Syria
Americas|News|Sports|US|World

Joel Embiid decides to play for USA — not France — in Paris Olympics

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has told USA Basketball that he intends to play for them at the Paris Olympics

Joel Embiid decides to play for USA — not France — in Paris Olympics
Lifestyle|News|US|World

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music

On Sunday, Habitat for Humanity's 2023 annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project kicked off on the President's 99th birthday

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music
Asia|News|World

Amnesty International asks Pakistan to keep hosting Afghans as their expulsion may put them at risk

Amnesty International is urging Pakistan to maintain its support for Afghan refugees by enabling them to live with dignity and be free from the fear of deportation to Afghanistan where they face persecution by the Taliban

Amnesty International asks Pakistan to keep hosting Afghans as their expulsion may put them at risk
Environment|News|World

Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New England

Tropical Storm Philippe is aiming for Bermuda on a path that would eventually take it to Atlantic Canada and eastern New England

Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New England
MidEast|News|World

Mysterious injury of 16-year-old Iranian girl not wearing a headscarf in Tehran's Metro sparks anger

A mysterious injury suffered by a 16-year-old girl not wearing a headscarf while boarding a Metro train in Iran’s capital has reignited anger just after the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the nationwide protests it sparked

Mysterious injury of 16-year-old Iranian girl not wearing a headscarf in Tehran's Metro sparks anger
Asia|Lifestyle|World

A year after Thai day care center massacre, a family copes with their grief

In a simply built concrete house a few yards off a dirt road in the rural town of Uthai Sawan in northeastern Thailand, Tawee Lasopha wakes up before sunrise to catch fish from his pond, then moves onto household chores with his wife, cooking breakfast and preparing his grandchildren for school

A year after Thai day care center massacre, a family copes with their grief
Crime|News|US|World

Scottish authorities sign an extradition order for a US fugitive who is accused of faking his death

Scottish authorities have signed an extradition order for an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah

Scottish authorities sign an extradition order for a US fugitive who is accused of faking his death
News|Political|World

Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents turn to the International Criminal Court seeking justice

Family members of imprisoned dissidents in Tunisia want the International Criminal Court to investigate claims of political persecution and human rights violations in their country

Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents turn to the International Criminal Court seeking justice
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian strike on cafe kills 51, Ukrainian officials say, as Zelenskyy seeks more Western support

Ukrainian officials say at least 51 civilians were killed in a Russian rocket strike on a village store and cafe in the eastern part of the country in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months

Russian strike on cafe kills 51, Ukrainian officials say, as Zelenskyy seeks more Western support
Europe|News|Political|World

Nearly 50 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at a summit in Spain. Zelenskyy seeks more aid

Almost 50 European leaders are using a summit in southern Spain’s Granada to stress that they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened

Nearly 50 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at a summit in Spain. Zelenskyy seeks more aid
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|World

Drone attack kills 80 and wounds 240 at a packed Syrian military graduation ceremony, official says

Syria’s health minister says a drone attack that hit a packed military graduation ceremony in the central city of Homs has killed 80 people and wounded 240

Drone attack kills 80 and wounds 240 at a packed Syrian military graduation ceremony, official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly rise in subdued trading on US jobs worries

Asian shares are mostly higher in cautious trading after Wall Street drifted to a quiet close on worries about a too-hot U.S. job market

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly rise in subdued trading on US jobs worries
Asia|News|World

Icy floodwaters kill at least 31 in India's Himalayan northeast after lake bursts through major dam

Rescue workers are searching for nearly 100 people after flash floods triggered by a sudden heavy rainfall swamped several towns in northeastern India, killing at least 31 people

Icy floodwaters kill at least 31 in India's Himalayan northeast after lake bursts through major dam
Asia|News|World

1 dead, more than 300 injured as Typhoon Koinu sweeps parts of Taiwan

Typhoon Koinu is sweeping southern Taiwan

1 dead, more than 300 injured as Typhoon Koinu sweeps parts of Taiwan
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

An atheist in northern Nigeria was arrested. Then the attacks against the others worsened

In parts of the world, religiously unaffiliated people are increasing in numbers, and can safely and publicly be an atheist or agnostic

An atheist in northern Nigeria was arrested. Then the attacks against the others worsened
News|World

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church
Asia|World

Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics

Nones, or those unaffiliated with religion in India, account for less than 1% in a nation of 1.4 billion

Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics
News|World

Israel is perennially swept up in religious conflict. Yet many of its citizens are secular

Israel is a nation perennially swept up in religious fervor and conflict

Israel is perennially swept up in religious conflict. Yet many of its citizens are secular
News|World

An atheist in northern Nigeria was arrested. Then the attacks against the others worsened

In parts of the world, religiously unaffiliated people are increasing in numbers, and can safely and publicly be an atheist or agnostic

An atheist in northern Nigeria was arrested. Then the attacks against the others worsened
Europe|World

Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church

In Italy, centuries-old churches dot the landscape, sanctuaries and processions draw crowds, and nearly 80% of the population profess themselves Catholic

Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church
News|US|World

Columbus statue, removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, re-emerges in nearby town

Three years after a Christopher Columbus statue was removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, the bronze cast has re-emerged, this time in a park in Johnston, Rhode Island, about 9 miles west of the capital

Columbus statue, removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, re-emerges in nearby town
News|World

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church
Europe|News|World

From cradle to casket, life for Italians changes as Catholic faith loses relevance

In small towns across Italy, life has changed over the last generation as the Catholic faith loses relevance in people’s routines and choices

From cradle to casket, life for Italians changes as Catholic faith loses relevance
Sports|US|World

Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships

Led by Simone Biles, the U.S. women have won a record seventh consecutive team title at the gymnastics world championships

Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
Health|News|Science|World

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them

The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
News|US|World

Biden suggests he has a path around Congress to get more aid to Ukraine and plans major speech

Facing a likely roadblock from House Republicans on aid for Ukraine, President Joe Biden said Wednesday he’s planning to give a major speech on the issue and hinted there may be “another means” to support Kyiv if Congress balks

Biden suggests he has a path around Congress to get more aid to Ukraine and plans major speech
Americas|News|US|World

Biden administration is resuming deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants as arrivals grow

The Biden administration is going to resume deporting migrants to Venezuela

Biden administration is resuming deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants as arrivals grow
Europe|News|Technology|World

What to do with 1.1 million bullets seized from Iran? US ships them to Ukraine

Russia has long turned to Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine

What to do with 1.1 million bullets seized from Iran? US ships them to Ukraine
Economy|News|US|World

IMF expects continuing US support for Ukraine despite Congress dropping aid

The International Monetary Fund says it expects the U.S. to continue playing its key role in amassing multinational support that has helped keep Ukraine’s economy afloat during Russia’s invasion

IMF expects continuing US support for Ukraine despite Congress dropping aid
Africa|Americas|Crime|News|World

Kenyan opposition lawmakers say the Haiti peacekeeping mission must be approved by parliament

Kenyan lawmakers say that parliamentary approval is required before the deployment of police to the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti to combat gang violence that was approved by the U.N. Security Council this week

Kenyan opposition lawmakers say the Haiti peacekeeping mission must be approved by parliament
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30 years ago, the Kremlin crushed a parliamentary uprising, leading to strong presidential rule

Three decades ago, the world held its breath as tanks blasted the Russian parliament building in central Moscow while the Kremlin moved to flush out rebellious lawmakers in a crisis that shaped the country’s post-Soviet history

30 years ago, the Kremlin crushed a parliamentary uprising, leading to strong presidential rule
Asia|News|World

Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal

Two Philippine supply boats have breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States

Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal
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Senator Cardin: US should halt security aid to Azerbaijan after violence

The United States should withhold security assistance to Azerbaijan after its seizure of the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh last month, U.S.

Senator Cardin: US should halt security aid to Azerbaijan after violence
Africa|Americas|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America

2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added
News|World

Tropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and Canada

Tropical Storm Philippe is drenching the U.S. and British Virgin Islands as it spins away from the northeast Caribbean on a path that would take it toward Bermuda and later New England and Atlantic Canada

Tropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and Canada
MidEast|News|World

Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq again after warning of retaliation for a bombing in Ankara

Turkish warplanes have launched a new round of airstrikes against Kurdish militant targets in Iraq

Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq again after warning of retaliation for a bombing in Ankara
Health|News|World

UK prime minister wants to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed raising the legal age that people in England can buy cigarettes until it applies to the whole population

UK prime minister wants to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can
Election|News|World

In a first for Canada, a First Nations member has been elected premier to lead a Canadian province

In a first for Canada, the voters of Manitoba have elected a First Nations member to be premier of one of the country’s provinces

In a first for Canada, a First Nations member has been elected premier to lead a Canadian province
Asia|Lifestyle|News|World

Why are some Chinese women still looking to the West for love?

Their desire to pursue marriage abroad not only reveals their longing for a better life but also reveals the pervasive gender, age and class inequalities that continue to plague modern-day China.

Why are some Chinese women still looking to the West for love?
Europe|News|World

Sirens blare across Russia as it holds nationwide emergency drills

Sirens wailed across Russia and TV stations interrupted regular programming to broadcast warnings as part of sweeping drills intended to test the readiness of the emergency services amid the fighting in Ukraine

Sirens blare across Russia as it holds nationwide emergency drills
Africa|News|World

Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan

Four Western countries have floated a proposal for the United Nations' top human rights body to appoint a team of experts to monitor and report on abuses and rights violations in war-wracked Sudan

Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan
Asia|Economy|News|World

Japan hopes to resolve China's seafood ban over Fukushima's wastewater release within WTO's scope

Japanese Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita says Tokyo hopes to resolve the issue of Chinese ban on its seafood within the World Trade Organization's scope

Japan hopes to resolve China's seafood ban over Fukushima's wastewater release within WTO's scope
Europe|News|Political|Sports|World

FIFA allows Russian soccer teams play in its Under-17 World Cups if they qualify

FIFA has approved the possible reintegration of Russian youth teams into its competitions and eased a total ban on the country in international soccer amid the war in Ukraine

FIFA allows Russian soccer teams play in its Under-17 World Cups if they qualify
Europe|News|World

Former Russian state TV journalist gets 8 1/2-year sentence in absentia for Ukraine war criticism

A court in Moscow has sentenced a former state TV journalist to 8 1/2 years in prison in absentia for protesting Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest example of a crackdown on dissent that has intensified since Moscow’s invasion nearly 20 months ago

Former Russian state TV journalist gets 8 1/2-year sentence in absentia for Ukraine war criticism
Environment|News|Opinion|World

Point of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it's too late

Pope Francis is shaming and challenging world leaders to take concrete action to slow climate change before it’s too late

Point of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it's too late
Europe|News|World

Global Red Cross urges ouster of Belarus chapter chief who boasted of bringing in Ukrainian children

The international Red Cross is calling for the ouster of the head of the Belarus Red Cross, who stirred international outrage for boasting that it was actively ferrying Ukrainian children from Russian-controlled areas to Belarus

Global Red Cross urges ouster of Belarus chapter chief who boasted of bringing in Ukrainian children
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russia says it has foiled a major Ukraine drone attack as concerns grow over Kyiv's weapons supplies

Russia says its air defenses shot down 31 Ukrainian drones in a nighttime attack on border regions

Russia says it has foiled a major Ukraine drone attack as concerns grow over Kyiv's weapons supplies
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3 scientists win Nobel in chemistry for quantum dots research used in electronics, medical imaging

Three scientists in the United States have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on quantum dots

3 scientists win Nobel in chemistry for quantum dots research used in electronics, medical imaging
Australia|Environment|News|World

Wildfire destroys 3 homes in southeastern Australia and a man is injured by a falling tree

Three homes were destroyed by a forest fire and a man was injured by a falling tree in the Bega Valley region of southeastern Australia, prompting a government leader to warn that a “horror” wildfire season is approaching

Wildfire destroys 3 homes in southeastern Australia and a man is injured by a falling tree
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian shares rise, buoyed by Wall Street rally from bonds and oil prices

Asian shares are mostly higher as a plunge in oil prices aided a recovery on Wall Street

Stock market today: Asian shares rise, buoyed by Wall Street rally from bonds and oil prices
Asia|News|World

A Nepal town imposes a lockdown and beefs up security to prevent clashes between Hindus and Muslims

A lockdown has been imposed and security heightened in a city in southwest Nepal to prevent clashes between Hindus and Muslims

A Nepal town imposes a lockdown and beefs up security to prevent clashes between Hindus and Muslims
Asia|News|US|World

The US warns of a Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability

The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so

The US warns of a Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability
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Pope Francis opens a big Vatican meeting on the church's future and says 'everyone' is welcome

Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis opens a big Vatican meeting on the church's future and says 'everyone' is welcome
Economy|News|Travel|US|World

Lahaina residents deliver petition asking Hawaii governor to delay tourism reopening

Residents from fire-stricken Lahaina are petitioning Hawaii's governor to delay his plans to reopen a portion of West Maui to tourism starting this weekend

Lahaina residents deliver petition asking Hawaii governor to delay tourism reopening
Americas|Crime|News|World

Colombia's government issues long awaited apology for extrajudicial killings during armed conflict

Colombia’s government has issued a long awaited public apology for the extrajudicial killings of 19 civilians who were slain by the military and registered as rebel fighters during one of the most violent periods of the nation’s civil war

Colombia's government issues long awaited apology for extrajudicial killings during armed conflict
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North Korea vows strong response to Pentagon report that calls it a 'persistent' threat

North Korea has slammed the United States over a Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent" threat because of weapons of mass destruction, saying it will strongly counter what it called U.S. plans for aggression

North Korea vows strong response to Pentagon report that calls it a 'persistent' threat
Americas|News|World

New York City mayor heads to Latin America with message for asylum seekers: 'We are at capacity'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's traveling to Latin America to discourage people from seeking asylum in the city as it struggles to handle a massive influx of migrants

New York City mayor heads to Latin America with message for asylum seekers: 'We are at capacity'
Crime|Europe|News|World

Bus crash across lagoon from Venice's historic center kills 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists

Italian authorities say at least 21 people have been killed and 18 injured in a bus crash in Venice

Bus crash across lagoon from Venice's historic center kills 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists
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Jews spitting on the ground beside Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land sparks outrage

A video that shows ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting on the ground beside a procession of foreign Christian worshipers carrying a wooden cross in the holy city of Jerusalem has ignited intense outrage and a flurry of condemnation in the Holy Land

Jews spitting on the ground beside Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land sparks outrage
Asia|News|World

Schumer to lead a bipartisan delegation of senators to China, South Korea and Japan next week

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next week, traveling to the country amid heightened tensions and after several members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet visited

Schumer to lead a bipartisan delegation of senators to China, South Korea and Japan next week
Opinion|World

A foreign armed force to fight gangs makes many in Haiti celebrate, while others worry

Foreigners with guns are met with hostility in most countries in the world

A foreign armed force to fight gangs makes many in Haiti celebrate, while others worry
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request

The White House says President Joe Biden has been in touch with U.S. allies and partners to discuss continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia

Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid

Tunisia has announced it would reject an installment of funds sent by Europe to help the debt-ridden country patrol the Mediterranean Sea as migrant boat crossings spike to levels not seen in several years

Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid
Economy|Europe|News|World

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania

Officials say Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania
Africa|Economy|News|World

A government shutdown in Nigeria has been averted after unions suspended a labor strike

Nigerian government workers are continuing their work after last-minute efforts by authorities averted a nationwide strike to protest growing hardship which could have shut down government services in Africa’s most populous country

A government shutdown in Nigeria has been averted after unions suspended a labor strike
Americas|Asia|News|World

India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

An official says India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, ramping up a confrontation over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver

India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says
Asia|Economy|News|World

South Asia is expected to grow by nearly 6% this year, making it the world's fastest-growing region

The World Bank says South Asia is expected to grow by 5.8% this year, making it the fastest-growing region in the world even as the pace remains below pre-pandemic levels

South Asia is expected to grow by nearly 6% this year, making it the world's fastest-growing region
Africa|Crime|News|World

A blast at an illegal oil refinery site kills at least 15 in Nigeria, residents say

Residents say an explosion and fire at at an illegal oil refinery site in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region has killed at least 15 people

A blast at an illegal oil refinery site kills at least 15 in Nigeria, residents say
Asia|Crime|News|World

Shooting at major Bangkok shopping mall kills 2 people, and a teen suspect is arrested

Authorities in Thailand's capital say two people were killed when a teenage boy with a handgun opened fire in a major shopping mall in the center of Bangkok

Shooting at major Bangkok shopping mall kills 2 people, and a teen suspect is arrested
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Armenia's parliament votes to join the International Criminal Court, straining ties with ally Russia

The Armenian parliament has voted to join International Criminal Court, which earlier this year indicted Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes connected to the deportation of children from Ukraine

Armenia's parliament votes to join the International Criminal Court, straining ties with ally Russia
Asia|Business|Crime|News|Technology|World

India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media

Indian police raided the offices of a news website that’s under investigation for allegedly receiving funds from China, as well as the homes of several of its journalists, the latest in a series of investigations into the finances of independent media in India

India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and detains about 1,000 people days after Ankara blast

Turkish warplanes have carried out new airstrikes against suspected Kurdish militant sites in northern Iraq days after a suicide bomb attack in the Turkish capital

Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and detains about 1,000 people days after Ankara blast
Asia|News|World

Maldives president-elect says he's committed to removing the Indian military from the archipelago

The president-elect of the Maldives says he's sticking to his campaign promise to remove Indian military personnel stationed in the archipelago state, promising he will initiate the process

Maldives president-elect says he's committed to removing the Indian military from the archipelago
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Pandas could be gone from America's zoos by the end of next year

The National Zoo’s three giant pandas are set to return to China in December with no public signs the 50-year-old exchange agreement struck by President Richard Nixon will continue

Pandas could be gone from America's zoos by the end of next year
Americas|News|World

Generations of students remember 1968 massacre in march through Mexico City

Students have marched through downtown Mexico City to mark 55 years since the military massacred hundreds of students in Tlatelolco plaza

Generations of students remember 1968 massacre in march through Mexico City
Americas|Environment|World

More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar

More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week due to a severe drought, and many more could be affected if water temperatures remain high

More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar
Americas|News|World

11 people are dead after Mexico church roof collapses. No more people believed buried in rubble

Eleven members of Monica Segura’s family were gathered inside the Santa Cruz church in northeast Mexico for the baptism of her 1-year-old nephew when the roof collapsed killing at least 11 other people

11 people are dead after Mexico church roof collapses. No more people believed buried in rubble
News|Political|US|World

Congress didn't include funds for Ukraine in its spending bill. How will that affect the war?

When U.S. lawmakers approved a spending bill Saturday that averted a widely expected government shutdown, the measure didn’t include the $6 billion in military assistance that Ukraine said it urgently needed

Congress didn't include funds for Ukraine in its spending bill. How will that affect the war?
News|Political|World

UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs

The U.N. Security Council has voted to send a multinational force led by Kenya to Haiti to help combat violent gangs in the troubled country

UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs
Americas|Economy|News|US|World

Mexico's president says 10,000 migrants a day head to US border; he blames US sanctions on Cuba

Mexico’s president says that about 10,000 migrants per day are heading to the U.S. border, and he blames U.S. economic sanctions on countries like Cuba and Venezuela for the influx

Mexico's president says 10,000 migrants a day head to US border; he blames US sanctions on Cuba
Environment|News|Science|World

Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions

A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with large ships

Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions
News|US|World

The Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine

The Pentagon is warning Congress that it is running low on funding to replace weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down resupplying some troops

The Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
Crime|News|Opinion|World

Clergy abuse survivors propose new 'zero tolerance' law following outcry over Vatican appointment

Clergy sexual abuse survivors have unveiled a proposed new church law calling for the permanent removal of abusive priests and superiors who covered for them

Clergy abuse survivors propose new 'zero tolerance' law following outcry over Vatican appointment
News|Sports|US|World

Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world's oldest skydiver

A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after making a tandem jump from 13,500 feet in northern Illinois

Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world's oldest skydiver
Health|News|Science|World

UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

The World Health Organization has authorized a second malaria vaccine in a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world’s first shot against the parasitic disease

UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading
Europe|News|World

Serbia says it has reduced army presence near Kosovo after US expressed concern over troop buildup

Serbia's top military officials say the army has reduced its troop presence near the border with Kosovo by nearly half, following follows reports from the U.S. and other governments of a mass military buildup

Serbia says it has reduced army presence near Kosovo after US expressed concern over troop buildup
Europe|News|World

Work starts on turning Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria into a police station

Work has started on turning the house in Austria where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 into a police station

Work starts on turning Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria into a police station
Business|Economy|News|World

New UN migration chief says private sector 'desperate' to take migrants despite negative narrative

The new head of the U.N.’s migration agency says the private sector is “desperate” for their countries to take in migrants to mop up labor shortages, especially in the West

New UN migration chief says private sector 'desperate' to take migrants despite negative narrative
Asia|Health|News|World

Pakistan launches anti-polio vaccine drive targeting 44M children amid tight security

Pakistan has launched its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year Monday in an effort to inoculate 44 million children under the age of 5

Pakistan launches anti-polio vaccine drive targeting 44M children amid tight security
MidEast|News|World

Azerbaijan moves to reaffirm control of Nagorno-Karabakh as the Armenian exodus slows to a trickle

The last bus carrying ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh has left the region, completing a weeklong, grueling exodus in which more than 80% of its residents have fled after Azerbaijan reclaimed the area in a lightning military operation last month

Azerbaijan moves to reaffirm control of Nagorno-Karabakh as the Armenian exodus slows to a trickle
Europe|News|World

Europe Union's top diplomat dismisses concern about bloc's long-term support for Ukraine

The European Union’s foreign policy chief led a delegation of top diplomats on an unannounced visit to Kyiv and dismissed concerns about political tension in the bloc over its long-term support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia

Europe Union's top diplomat dismisses concern about bloc's long-term support for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Europe|News|World

Britain's Treasury chief raises the minimum wage but angers some colleagues by ruling out tax cuts

Britain’s Treasury chief has announced a hike in the national minimum wage

Britain's Treasury chief raises the minimum wage but angers some colleagues by ruling out tax cuts
Americas|World

Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean

Tropical Storm Philippe has made landfall in the tiny island of Barbuda as it unleashes heavy rains and flash floods in the northeast Caribbean

Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean
News|World

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals

Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|Travel|World

Indonesian president launches Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, funded by China

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which begins its commercial operations on Monday, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will drastically cut the travel time between two key cities

Indonesian president launches Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, funded by China
Africa|Crime|News|World

A big fire at a police headquarters in northeastern Egypt injures at least 38 people

Egyptian authorities say a huge fire that broke out in a police headquarters in northeastern Egypt has injured at least 38 people

A big fire at a police headquarters in northeastern Egypt injures at least 38 people
News|World

Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future

Pope Francis will open this week a global gathering of Catholic bishops and laypeople to discuss the future of the church

Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future
Americas|News|World

11 people are dead after Mexico church roof collapses. No more people believed buried in rubble

Authorities in northern Mexico say the collapse of a church roof has killed at least 11 people and injured about 60

11 people are dead after Mexico church roof collapses. No more people believed buried in rubble
Health|News|US|World

A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit

A woman who escaped Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending more than seven weeks in a hospital burn unit

A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit
MidEast|News|World

Azerbaijan issues warrant for former separatist leader as UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan's prosecutor general says the country has issued an arrest warrant for former Nagorno-Karabakh separatist leader Arayik Harutyunyan

Azerbaijan issues warrant for former separatist leader as UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|US|World

EU's top diplomat urges US to reconsider dropping Ukrainian aid from stop-gap budget bill

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has called on U.S. lawmakers to reconsider their decision to omit financial support for Ukraine from a stop-gap budget created to halt a federal government shutdown

EU's top diplomat urges US to reconsider dropping Ukrainian aid from stop-gap budget bill
Europe|News|World

Serbia's president denies troop buildup near Kosovo, alleges 'campaign of lies' in wake of clashes

Serbia’s president has denied reports of a military buildup along the border with Kosovo

Serbia's president denies troop buildup near Kosovo, alleges 'campaign of lies' in wake of clashes
Crime|MidEast|World

Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq after suicide attack in Ankara

The Turkish defense ministry says its warplanes have carried out raids on suspected Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq following a suicide attack on a government building in the Turkish capital

Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq after suicide attack in Ankara
News|Travel|US|World

Chicago is keeping hundreds of migrants at airports while waiting on shelters and tents

As Chicago struggles to house asylum-seekers, the city is using a shuttle bus center at O’Hare International Airport

Chicago is keeping hundreds of migrants at airports while waiting on shelters and tents
Crime|News|US|World

Washington officers on trial in deadly arrest of Manny Ellis, a case reminiscent of George Floyd

The trial for three Tacoma, Washington, officers charged in a Black man’s death begins this week

Washington officers on trial in deadly arrest of Manny Ellis, a case reminiscent of George Floyd
Crime|Environment|News|US|World

Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance

As hundreds of homes burned in Lahaina, the only community in West Maui reserved for Hawaiians emerged almost unscathed from the wildfire that killed at least 97 people

Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance
Europe|News|Political|World

Armenia grapples with multiple challenges after the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia finds itself facing multiple challenges after being suddenly thrust into one of the worst political crises in its decades of independence following the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union

Armenia grapples with multiple challenges after the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh
Lifestyle|News|US|World

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

Jimmy Carter put off his usual Sunday practice of watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world
News|Political|US|World

Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid flowing to Ukraine and Congress must 'stop the games'

President Joe Biden says American aid to Ukraine will keep flowing for now as he tries to reassure allies of continued U.S. financial support for the war effort

Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid flowing to Ukraine and Congress must 'stop the games'
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

A populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia

A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message

A populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Rejected by US courts, Onondaga Nation take centuries-old land rights case to international panel

The Onondaga Nation has protested for centuries that illegal land grabs shrunk their territory from a 2.5 million acre expanse in upstate New York to a relatively paltry patch of land south of Syracuse

Rejected by US courts, Onondaga Nation take centuries-old land rights case to international panel
Europe|News|World

Germany's government and Elon Musk spar on X over migrant rescue ships

Germany’s government has rebuked X owner Elon Musk after he criticized the recent work of migrant rescue ships that German humanitarian groups operate in the Mediterranean Sea

Germany's government and Elon Musk spar on X over migrant rescue ships
MidEast|News|World

Almost all of Nagorno-Karabakh's people have left, Armenia's government says

Armenia's government says an ethnic Armenian exodus has nearly emptied Nagorno-Karabakh of residents since Azerbaijan attacked and ordered the breakaway region’s militants to disarm

Almost all of Nagorno-Karabakh's people have left, Armenia's government says
Asia|Crime|MidEast|News|World

Death toll from Pakistan bombing rises to 54 as suspicion falls on local Islamic State group chapter

The death toll from a bombing in southwestern Pakistan as people celebrated the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday has risen to 54 after two wounded patients died in hospitals overnight

Death toll from Pakistan bombing rises to 54 as suspicion falls on local Islamic State group chapter
News|Political|World

Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight

Russian President Vladimir Putin has released an address marking the one-year anniversary of Moscow’s unilateral annexation of four Ukrainian regions

Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight
Environment|MidEast|News|World

UAE's president-designate for UN COP28 offers full-throated defense of nation hosting climate talks

The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference has offered a full-throated defense of his nation hosting the talks

UAE's president-designate for UN COP28 offers full-throated defense of nation hosting climate talks
News|Political|World

Ukraine hosts a defense industry forum seeking to ramp up weapons production for the war

Ukraine has hosted an international defense industry conference as part of a government effort to ramp up weapons production within the country to repel Russia’s full-scale invasion

Ukraine hosts a defense industry forum seeking to ramp up weapons production for the war
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk seeks to boost his election chances with a rally in Warsaw

Poland’s opposition leader Donald Tusk is leading a march in Warsaw on Sunday aimed at energizing supporters and winning new hearts in his against-the-odds battle to unseat the right-wing government in the nation’s upcoming parliamentary election

Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk seeks to boost his election chances with a rally in Warsaw
Americas|Environment|News|US|World

New York begins drying out after being stunned and soaked by record-breaking rainfall

New York City is drying out after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades

New York begins drying out after being stunned and soaked by record-breaking rainfall
Asia|News|Technology|US|Videos|World

Video provides first clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in the pivotal Battle of Midway

Footage from deep in the Pacific Ocean has given the first detailed look at three World War II aircraft carriers that sank in the pivotal Battle of Midway

Video provides first clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in the pivotal Battle of Midway
News|World

Maldives opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz wins the presidential runoff, local media say

Media in the Maldives say opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz, who supports closer ties between the Indian Ocean archipelago and China, won the presidential runoff on Saturday with more than 53% of the vote

Maldives opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz wins the presidential runoff, local media say
Economy|Education|News|World

Things to know about the Nobel Prizes

The annual Nobel Prize announcements are over with the final award, for economics, going to Harvard professor Claudia Goldin for advancing the understanding of women’s labor market outcomes

Things to know about the Nobel Prizes
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Parents in Pakistan could face prison time for not vaccinating their kids against polio

Authorities in one province of Pakistan are turning to a controversial new tactic in the decades-long initiative to wipe out polio: prison

Parents in Pakistan could face prison time for not vaccinating their kids against polio
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More refugees to come from Latin America, Caribbean under Biden's new 125,000 refugee cap

As the number of migrants coming to the U.S.’s southern border is climbing, the Biden administration aims to admit more refugees from Latin America and the Caribbean over the next year

More refugees to come from Latin America, Caribbean under Biden's new 125,000 refugee cap
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Russians and Belarusians allowed to compete as neutral athletes at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris

Russians and Belarusians will be allowed to compete as neutral athletes at next year’s Paralympics in Paris after avoiding a full ban from the event following the invasion of Ukraine

Russians and Belarusians allowed to compete as neutral athletes at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris
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Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine

Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine
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How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO CAN WIN?

How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
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More than 80% of Nagorno-Karabakh's population flees as future uncertain for those who remain

Armenian officials say more than 80% of Nagorno-Karabakh's original population have fled the ethnic Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan for neighboring Armenia

More than 80% of Nagorno-Karabakh's population flees as future uncertain for those who remain
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NATO beefs up its Kosovo force as the US worries about a buildup of Serb troops in the area

NATO is reinforcing its troop presence in Kosovo in response to a weekend shootout that left four people dead

NATO beefs up its Kosovo force as the US worries about a buildup of Serb troops in the area
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Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet

Authorities in Pakistan say at least 52 people were killed and nearly 70 wounded after a suspected bomber blew himself up in a crowd of people celebrating the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in the southwest of the country

Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet
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US quietly acknowledges Iran satellite successfully reached orbit as tensions remain high

The United States has quietly acknowledged that Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard successfully put an imaging satellite into orbit this week in a launch that resembled others previously criticized by Washington as helping Tehran’s ballistic missile program

US quietly acknowledges Iran satellite successfully reached orbit as tensions remain high
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The fall of an enclave in Azerbaijan stuns the Armenian diaspora, extinguishing a dream

The Armenian diaspora has been stunned by the swift fall of the Armenian-majority enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani troops and the exodus of much of its population

The fall of an enclave in Azerbaijan stuns the Armenian diaspora, extinguishing a dream
Africa|Education|World

Algeria expands English-language learning as France's influence ebbs

Algeria is among many countries in Africa to take steps to transition parts of its education system away from French and toward English

Algeria expands English-language learning as France's influence ebbs
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Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base

The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021

Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
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Seattle cop who made callous remarks after Indian woman’s death has been administratively reassigned

The Seattle Police Department says an officer and police union leader under investigation for making callous remarks about the death of a woman from India has been taken off patrol duty

Seattle cop who made callous remarks after Indian woman’s death has been administratively reassigned
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What to know and what's next for Travis King, the American soldier who ran into North Korea

An American soldier who sprinted into North Korea and was held there for two months before being returned to the U.S. is now set to undergo medical testing and extensive questioning about his time in the isolated country before potentially facing charges under the military justice system

What to know and what's next for Travis King, the American soldier who ran into North Korea
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Cardin eyes changes on Egypt, Turkey and around the world as he takes powerful Senate foreign post

The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says he's considering policy changes toward Egypt, Turkey and other countries as he took over the powerful leadership of the panel

Cardin eyes changes on Egypt, Turkey and around the world as he takes powerful Senate foreign post
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Blinken meets Indian foreign minister as row between India and Canada simmers

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with India's foreign minister amid a simmering row between New Delhi and Ottawa over allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada

Blinken meets Indian foreign minister as row between India and Canada simmers
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As migration surges in Americas, 'funds simply aren't there' for humanitarian response, UN says

Countries in the Americas are reeling as the flow of migrants reaches historic levels, but a U.N. officials says international “funds simply aren’t there” for humanitarian needs

As migration surges in Americas, 'funds simply aren't there' for humanitarian response, UN says
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Muscogee Nation judge rules in favor of citizenship for slave descendants known as freedmen

A judge for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma has ruled in favor of two descendants of Black slaves once owned by tribal members

Muscogee Nation judge rules in favor of citizenship for slave descendants known as freedmen
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Why this week's mass exodus from embattled Nagorno-Karabakh reflects decades of animosity

The exodus of more than 78,000 ethnic Armenians this week from Nagorno-Karabakh in the southern Caucasus Mountains has been a vivid and shocking tableau of fear and misery

Why this week's mass exodus from embattled Nagorno-Karabakh reflects decades of animosity
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EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is ticking

European Union governments are struggling to overcome obstacles to put a new asylum system in place three years after unveiling a plan to reform the bloc's outdated asylum rules

EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is ticking
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Back-to-back tropical storms: Newly formed Rina trails Philippe out in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Rina has formed in the Atlantic Ocean on the heels of Tropical Storm Philippe

Back-to-back tropical storms: Newly formed Rina trails Philippe out in the Atlantic
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Macron proposes limited autonomy for France's Mediterranean island of Corsica

French President Emmanuel Macron is proposing granting limited autonomy for Corsica in a modest step toward nationalist sentiment on the Mediterranean island

Macron proposes limited autonomy for France's Mediterranean island of Corsica
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Kosovo accuses Serbia of direct involvement in deadly clashes and investigates possible Russian role

Kosovo’s interior minister has accused Serbia of direct involvement in weekend clashes and was investigating the possibility of Russian involvement in the violence that left four people dead and further strained relations between the former wartime foes

Kosovo accuses Serbia of direct involvement in deadly clashes and investigates possible Russian role
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NATO's secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss 'ending Russia’s aggression'

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the status of the war and needs of troops

NATO's secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss 'ending Russia’s aggression'
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An explosion following a lightning strike in the Uzbek capital kills 1 person and injures 162

An explosion in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, has killed a teenage boy and injured at least 162 people

An explosion following a lightning strike in the Uzbek capital kills 1 person and injures 162
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Storm Elias slams into a city in central Greece, filling homes with mud and knocking out power

A second powerful storm in less than a month has hammered parts of central Greece, sweeping away roads, smashing bridges and flooding thousands of homes

Storm Elias slams into a city in central Greece, filling homes with mud and knocking out power
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The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US

The Pentagon says that the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago was whisked to a Texas Army base for medical checks and interviews after his return to the U.S. North Korea abruptly announced a day earlier that it would expel Pvt. Travis King

The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US
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Israel reopens the main Gaza crossing for Palestinian laborers after days of rising tensions

Israel has reopened the main crossing with the Gaza Strip, allowing thousands of Palestinian laborers to enter the country for the first time since it was sealed earlier this month

Israel reopens the main Gaza crossing for Palestinian laborers after days of rising tensions
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Israel's High Court hears challenge to a law that makes it harder to remove Netanyahu from office

Israel’s Supreme Court spent eight hours Thursday hearing a challenge to a law that makes it harder to remove a sitting prime minister

Israel's High Court hears challenge to a law that makes it harder to remove Netanyahu from office
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Over half of Nagorno-Karabakh's population flees as the separatist government says it will dissolve

The separatist government of Nagorno-Karabakh says it will dissolve itself and the unrecognized republic will cease to exist by the end of the year

Over half of Nagorno-Karabakh's population flees as the separatist government says it will dissolve
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Shelters for migrants are filling up across Germany as attitudes toward the newcomers harden

Officials across Germany are sounding the alarm that they are no longer able to accommodate migrants who are applying for asylum

Shelters for migrants are filling up across Germany as attitudes toward the newcomers harden
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Taiwan launches the island's first domestically made submarine for testing

Taiwan’s president has launched the island’s first domestically made submarine for testing

Taiwan launches the island's first domestically made submarine for testing
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At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars

From Sunday, workers at the main United States base in Antarctica will no longer be able to walk into a bar and order a beer, after the federal agency overseeing the research program decided to stop serving alcohol

At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars
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North Korean leader urges greater nuclear weapons production in response to a 'new Cold War'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an exponential increase in production of nuclear weapons and for his country to play a larger role in a coalition of nations confronting the United States in what he described as a “new Cold War.”

North Korean leader urges greater nuclear weapons production in response to a 'new Cold War'
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Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt

Burkina Faso's junta says the country’s intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt

Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt
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Rising poverty grips Argentina as runaway inflation takes its toll

Homeless shelters in Argentina's capital are seeing demand soar as more people are struggling to make ends meet amid an annual inflation rate above 100% that is pushing more people into poverty

Rising poverty grips Argentina as runaway inflation takes its toll
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Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push

Quincy Jones will receive the inaugural Peace Through Music Award at a launch event for the U.S. Department of State’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative

Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push
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Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for prairie chicken and northern bat

President Joe Biden has vetoed Republican-sponsored bills intended to undo federal protections for two endangered species that have seen their populations plummet over the years

Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for prairie chicken and northern bat
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Plans for Poland's first nuclear power plant move ahead as US and Polish officials sign an agreement

Polish and U.S. officials have signed an agreement in Warsaw to move forward with the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant

Plans for Poland's first nuclear power plant move ahead as US and Polish officials sign an agreement
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Azerbaijan's use of force in Nagorno-Karabakh risks undermining key international norms, signaling to dictators that might makes right

Violence has caused thousands to flee the Armenian-populated enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh amid anger over perceived lack of action from Washington or the international community.

Azerbaijan's use of force in Nagorno-Karabakh risks undermining key international norms, signaling to dictators that might makes right
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Soccer player Paulinho won't let intolerance of his Afro-Brazilian religion stop his faith

When Brazilian soccer player Paulinho scored a goal at the Tokyo Olympics, he celebrated by pointing an imaginary arrow at the flashing cameras as homage to a deity in his persecuted Afro-Brazilian faith

Soccer player Paulinho won't let intolerance of his Afro-Brazilian religion stop his faith
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Egypt aims to double the number of tourists to reach 30 million by 2028, tourism minister says

Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa says they are seeking to double the number of tourists in the next five years, to reach 30 million visitors by 2028

Egypt aims to double the number of tourists to reach 30 million by 2028, tourism minister says
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Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA's Frank Rubio sets US space record

A NASA astronaut and two Russians are back on Earth after being stuck in space for just over a year

Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA's Frank Rubio sets US space record
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13-year-old Chinese skateboarder wins gold at the Asian Games and now eyes the Paris Olympics

A 13-year-old girl from China has won a gold medal in stakeboarding at the Asian Games

13-year-old Chinese skateboarder wins gold at the Asian Games and now eyes the Paris Olympics
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Russia accuses Ukraine's Western allies of helping attack its Black Sea Fleet headquarters

Russia has accused Ukraine’s Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week’s missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in Crimea

Russia accuses Ukraine's Western allies of helping attack its Black Sea Fleet headquarters
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US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago

The White House says the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago has been released into U.S. custody

US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago
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Leader of Spain's conservatives loses his first bid to become prime minister and will try again

The leader of Spain’s conservatives has failed in his long-shot first bid to become the country’s next prime minister, falling short of the votes he needed in the Spanish parliament to form a government

Leader of Spain's conservatives loses his first bid to become prime minister and will try again
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France's withdrawal from Niger could jeopardize counterterrorism operations in the Sahel

The French troops who are being forced out of Niger were seen as a key line of defense in efforts led by the West, particularly the U.S. and France, to fight against jihadi violence in Africa’s hard-hit Sahel region

France's withdrawal from Niger could jeopardize counterterrorism operations in the Sahel
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Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan has detained the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government as he tried to cross into Armenia following Azerbaijan’s 24-hour blitz last week to reclaim control of the enclave

Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh
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Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West

Iran is claiming that it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into space

Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West
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6 young climate activists take European governments to court over climate change

Six Portuguese young adults and children between 11 and 24 years of age were at the European Court of Human Rights Wednesday, accusing 32 European governments of violating their human rights for what they say is a failure to adequately address climate change

6 young climate activists take European governments to court over climate change
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With spying charges behind him, NYPD officer now fighting to be reinstated

A suspended New York City police officer who had been accused of spying for China — and later cleared — is fighting to be reinstated

With spying charges behind him, NYPD officer now fighting to be reinstated
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Fire rips through Iraqi wedding hall, killing around 100 in shock to Christian community

A fire that raced through a hall hosting a Christian wedding in northern Iraq has killed around 100 people and injured at least 100 others and authorities warn the death toll could rise

Fire rips through Iraqi wedding hall, killing around 100 in shock to Christian community
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Who’s being listened to on the global stage? Increasingly not who you might think

Togo’s foreign minister wasn’t having any of it

Who’s being listened to on the global stage? Increasingly not who you might think
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Spain routs Switzerland in front of record crowd in first home match since Women's World Cup title

Spain’s women’s team has received the support of a record crowd in its first home match since winning the World Cup title

Spain routs Switzerland in front of record crowd in first home match since Women's World Cup title
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Cuba's ambassador to the US says Molotov cocktails thrown at Cuban embassy were a 'terrorist attack'

Cuba's ambassador to the United States says an incident in which at least one incendiary device was thrown into the Cuban embassy compound was a “terrorist attack.”

Cuba's ambassador to the US says Molotov cocktails thrown at Cuban embassy were a 'terrorist attack'
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Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people

Officials say the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people by the end of the year

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people
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As mental health worsens among Afghanistan's women, the UN is asked to declare 'gender apartheid'

The U_N_’s most powerful body is being asked to support governments seeking to legally declare the crackdown by Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on women and girls “gender apartheid."

As mental health worsens among Afghanistan's women, the UN is asked to declare 'gender apartheid'
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Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka has died at age 43

Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy
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Moscow court upholds 19-year prison sentence for Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny

A court in Moscow has upheld a 19-year prison sentence for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was convicted on charges of extremism in August

Moscow court upholds 19-year prison sentence for Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny
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At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO

North Korea is accusing the United States of making 2023 an “extremely dangerous year."

At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO
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Exasperated residents flee Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan seizes control of breakaway region

Thousands of Nagorno-Karabakh residents are fleeing their homes after Azerbaijan's swift military operation to reclaim control of the breakaway region

Exasperated residents flee Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan seizes control of breakaway region
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The UK's hardline immigration chief says international rules make it too easy to seek asylum

Britain’s immigration minister has argued Tuesday that international refugee rules must be rewritten to reduce the number of people entitled to protection

The UK's hardline immigration chief says international rules make it too easy to seek asylum
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Belarus' top diplomat says he can't imagine his nation entering the war in Ukraine alongside Russia

The foreign minister of Belarus says he can't envision a situation where his country would enter the war in Ukraine alongside Russian forces

Belarus' top diplomat says he can't imagine his nation entering the war in Ukraine alongside Russia
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Canada's House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for a Nazi unit to Parliament

The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons is resigning for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president

Canada's House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for a Nazi unit to Parliament
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India and Canada steer clear, in UN speeches, of their dispute over Sikh separatist leader's killing

Indian and Canadian diplomats steered clear of their countries’ row over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader when they addressed the U.N. General Assembly

India and Canada steer clear, in UN speeches, of their dispute over Sikh separatist leader's killing
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Egyptian rights group says 73 supporters of a presidential challenger have been arrested

A rights group says Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 people campaigning for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December election

Egyptian rights group says 73 supporters of a presidential challenger have been arrested
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Musk's X is the biggest purveyor of disinformation, EU official says

A top European Union official says the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, is the biggest source of fake news and urged owner Elon Musk to comply with the bloc’s laws aimed at combating disinformation

Musk's X is the biggest purveyor of disinformation, EU official says
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Serbia demands that NATO take over policing of northern Kosovo after a deadly shootout

Serbia’s president has demanded that a NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo take over for the national law enforcement agency in northern Kosovo

Serbia demands that NATO take over policing of northern Kosovo after a deadly shootout
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Why separating fact from fiction is critical in teaching US slavery

Though it is a fact that some enslaved people learned valuable skills, it’s a myth that they had the same path of upward mobility that white laborers enjoyed.

Why separating fact from fiction is critical in teaching US slavery
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1st Saudi envoy to the Palestinians in West Bank, Israeli minister in Riyadh amid normalization push

Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed envoy to the Palestinian Authority has presented his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

1st Saudi envoy to the Palestinians in West Bank, Israeli minister in Riyadh amid normalization push
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Russian drone strikes on Odesa region hit port area and cut ferry service to Romania

Ukrainian officials say Russia struck the Black Sea region of Odesa in a drone barrage that damaged a warehouse, charred dozens of trucks and injured two drivers in fiery explosions

Russian drone strikes on Odesa region hit port area and cut ferry service to Romania
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UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on

The U.N. health agency says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan, where thousands of people are sheltering in crowded camps as deadly fighting grinds on between the country’s military and a rival paramilitary force

UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on
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India and US army chiefs call for free and stable Indo-Pacific as Chinese influence grows

India’s army chief says the country is committed to maintaining a free and stable Indo-Pacific, where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations is respected

India and US army chiefs call for free and stable Indo-Pacific as Chinese influence grows
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Dozens dead in gas station explosion as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to Armenia

An explosion at a crowded gas station in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region has killed and injured scores of people as thousands of ethnic Armenians have rushed to flee to Armenia

Dozens dead in gas station explosion as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to Armenia
Africa|Health|News|World

Researchers have verified 1,329 hunger deaths in Ethiopia's Tigray region since the cease-fire there

Researchers say they have verified 1,329 deaths from hunger in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region since a cease-fire ended a two-year conflict there in November

Researchers have verified 1,329 hunger deaths in Ethiopia's Tigray region since the cease-fire there
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Olympic doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva starts in Switzerland

The doping case involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva that marred the 2022 Beijing Olympics has returned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Olympic doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva starts in Switzerland
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South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years

South Korea has paraded thousands of troops and an array of weapons capable of striking North Korea through its capital as part of its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in 10 years, as its president vowed to build a stronger military to thwart any provocation by the North

South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years
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As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacy

As chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Mark Milley has spent the better part of the last two years rallying allies to provide weapons for the Ukrainians as they defend their country against the Russian forces

As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacy
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What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?

Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities

What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?
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Opposition lawmakers call on Canada's House speaker to resign for honoring man who fought for Nazis

Opposition parties in Canada have called on the speaker of the House of Commons to resign for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president

Opposition lawmakers call on Canada's House speaker to resign for honoring man who fought for Nazis
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US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in Syria

The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria

US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in Syria
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Former New Zealand prime minister and pandemic prep leader says we're unprepared for the next one

If another pandemic happens, the world will again be unprepared

Former New Zealand prime minister and pandemic prep leader says we're unprepared for the next one
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US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its military

The Biden administration says it is offering $2 billion in loans to Poland to support the defense modernization of the ally which has been a hub for weapons going into Ukraine

US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its military
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Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act

President Joe Biden has informed leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings about the impact of climate change on their region

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act
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A Molotov cocktail is thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there's no significant damage

At least one Molotov cocktail has been thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there was no significant damage and no one was injured

A Molotov cocktail is thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there's no significant damage
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Call for sanctions as homophobic chants again overshadow French soccer's biggest game

Homophobic chanting by sections of Paris Saint-Germain fans targeting Marseille players has again marred the biggest game in French soccer and prompted calls for sanctions

Call for sanctions as homophobic chants again overshadow French soccer's biggest game
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What is behind renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo?

Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo flared anew over the weekend when some 30 heavily armed Serbs barricaded themselves in an Orthodox monastery in northern Kosovo, setting off a daylong gunbattle with police that left one officer and three attackers dead

What is behind renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo?
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Russia's Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in a missile strike in Crimea, Ukraine claims

Ukrainian officials say the missile that blasted the Crimean headquarters of Russia’s navy last week killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, though it provided no evidence to support its claim

Russia's Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in a missile strike in Crimea, Ukraine claims
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On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is facing an uphill battle to woo voters less than three weeks before an election

On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters
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Blast in Nagorno-Karabakh injures more than 200 as thousands flee to Armenia, local official says

A powerful blast has rocked Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region as ethnic Armenians are streaming out of the breakaway territory following its retaking by the Azerbaijani military

Blast in Nagorno-Karabakh injures more than 200 as thousands flee to Armenia, local official says
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Libya's top prosecutor jails 8 officials for potential negligence in the deadly collapse of dams

Libya’s chief prosecutor says he has ordered the detention of eight current and former officials pending his investigation into the collapse of two dams

Libya's top prosecutor jails 8 officials for potential negligence in the deadly collapse of dams
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Kosovo mourns a slain police officer, some Serb gunmen remain at large after a siege at a monastery

Kosovo is observing a day of mourning for the Kosovar Albanian police officer killed by Serb gunmen in the north of the country in one of the worst confrontations since it declared independence from Serbia in 2008

Kosovo mourns a slain police officer, some Serb gunmen remain at large after a siege at a monastery
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EU commissioner calls for more balanced trade with China and warns that Ukraine could divide them

The European Union’s trade commissioner has called for a more balanced relationship with China, noting an EU trade deficit of nearly 400 billion euros ($425 billion)

EU commissioner calls for more balanced trade with China and warns that Ukraine could divide them
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Ukraine is building an advanced army of drones. For now, pilots improvise with duct tape and bombs

The Ukrainian government wants to spend more than $1 billion to build an army of drones

Ukraine is building an advanced army of drones. For now, pilots improvise with duct tape and bombs
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AI is on the world's mind. Is the UN the place to figure out what to do about it?

Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence got barely a mention at the U.N. General Assembly’s convocation of world leaders

AI is on the world's mind. Is the UN the place to figure out what to do about it?
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The UN's top tech official discusses AI, bringing the world together and what keeps him up at night

This fall, the United Nations is to convene an advisory group on artificial intelligence

The UN's top tech official discusses AI, bringing the world together and what keeps him up at night
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Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0

Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0

Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0
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Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire 7 weeks ago

Authorities on Monday will begin allowing the first residents and property owners to return to their devastated properties in Lahaina, many for the first time since the historic town was demolished by a wildfire nearly seven weeks ago

Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire 7 weeks ago
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The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the US without a US visa

The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without a U.S. visa

The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the US without a US visa
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Ideological rifts among U.S. bishops are in the spotlight ahead of momentous Vatican meeting

Early next month, the Vatican will open an unprecedented gathering of Catholic clergy and laypeople from around the world

Ideological rifts among U.S. bishops are in the spotlight ahead of momentous Vatican meeting
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Some UK police put down guns after an officer is charged with murder in the shooting of a Black man

London’s police force says some officers are refusing to conduct armed patrols after a colleague was charged with murder in the shooting of an unarmed Black man

Some UK police put down guns after an officer is charged with murder in the shooting of a Black man
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Both parties want to win South Florida. Here's one Cuban activist's view of the political fight

Soon after Felix Llerena arrived in Miami in 2017, the Cuban activist was drawn to then-President Donald Trump by the Republican's aggressive approach toward Cuba’s communist government

Both parties want to win South Florida. Here's one Cuban activist's view of the political fight
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Russian airstrikes kill 2 and wound 8 in southern Ukraine as war enters 20th month

The governor of southern Ukraine's Kherson region says Russian airstrikes have killed two people and wounded eight others

Russian airstrikes kill 2 and wound 8 in southern Ukraine as war enters 20th month
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India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the UN with a mess on its hands

The recent G20 Summit hosted by India couldn't have gone better for Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the UN with a mess on its hands
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NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft

A space capsule carrying NASA’s first asteroid samples has landed in the Utah desert

NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft
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The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21

The death toll from a bombing attack at a government checkpoint in central Somalia has reached 21

The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21
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Tigst Assefa shatters the women's marathon world record by more than 2 minutes in Berlin

Tigst Assefa has broken the women’s world record by more than two minutes at the Berlin Marathon

Tigst Assefa shatters the women's marathon world record by more than 2 minutes in Berlin
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US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders

President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that's committed to increasing American presence in the region

US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
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Kosovar police surround a village after Serb gunmen storm a monastery in violence that has killed 4

At least 30 Serb gunmen have killed a Kosovar Albanian police officer then stormed an Orthodox monastery in Kosovo near its border with Serbia, setting off ongoing gunbattles that have left three assailants dead and raised tensions between the two former wartime foes as they seek to normalize ties

Kosovar police surround a village after Serb gunmen storm a monastery in violence that has killed 4
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The threat of wildfires is rising. So are new artificial intelligence solutions to fight them

Wildfires fueled by climate change have ravaged communities from Maui to the Mediterranean this summer, killing many people, exhausting firefighters and fueling demand for new solutions

The threat of wildfires is rising. So are new artificial intelligence solutions to fight them
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Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for the 3rd day in a row as West Bank violence intensifies

The Israeli military said it struck militant sites in Gaza for the third day in a row, after Palestinian militants near the border fence launched incendiary balloons into Israel and threw an explosive at soldiers

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for the 3rd day in a row as West Bank violence intensifies
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Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US

Nearly a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia is still threatening much of the Northeast with coastal flooding, life-threatening waves and heavy rain from Washington to New York City

Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US
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A Ukrainian train is a lifeline connecting the nation's capital with the front line

The train that runs from Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, to the city of Kramatorsk in the east stands apart from others in Ukraine

A Ukrainian train is a lifeline connecting the nation's capital with the front line
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Back in full force, UN General Assembly shows how the most important diplomatic work is face to face

The six-day United Nations General Assembly formally wrapping Tuesday shows how in-person diplomacy has fully come back

Back in full force, UN General Assembly shows how the most important diplomatic work is face to face
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UNGA Briefing: There's one more day to go after a break — but first, here's what you missed

It’s Day 6 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

UNGA Briefing: There's one more day to go after a break — but first, here's what you missed
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Pope blames weapons industry for Russia-Ukraine war and 'martyrdom' of Ukrainian people

Pope Francis is labeling the weapons industry as being a key driver of the “martyrdom” of Ukraine’s people in Russia’s war

Pope blames weapons industry for Russia-Ukraine war and 'martyrdom' of Ukrainian people
Science|Technology|World

Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project

Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government’s top-secret Manhattan Project

Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project
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Aid shipments and evacuations as Azerbaijan reasserts control over breakaway province

More badly needed humanitarian aid was on its way to the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh via both Azerbaijan and Armenia

Aid shipments and evacuations as Azerbaijan reasserts control over breakaway province
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US diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing

The U.S. ambassador to Canada has said that information shared from members of an intelligence-sharing alliance was part of what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used to make public allegations of the Indian government's possible involvement in the assassination a Sikh Canadian

US diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing
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Leading Egyptian opposition politician targeted with spyware, researchers find

Security researchers say a leading Egyptian opposition politician was targeted with Predator spyware after announcing a president bid

Leading Egyptian opposition politician targeted with spyware, researchers find
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Israel strikes Gaza for the second time in two days after Palestinian violence

Israel says it has unleashed airstrikes targeting a militant site in Gaza for the second time in as many days

Israel strikes Gaza for the second time in two days after Palestinian violence
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Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says

The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot

Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says
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At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined

At the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, African leaders are relaying a unanimous message, that their continent of more than 1.3 billion people is done being a “victim” of a post-world war order and must be recognized and partnered with as a global power in itself

At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined
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Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech

Russia’s top diplomat is lashing out at the U.S. and the West as self-interested defenders of a fading international power structure

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
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As the world's diplomacy roils a few feet away, a little UN oasis offers a riverside pocket of peace

Inside, those who administer the world look for peace

As the world's diplomacy roils a few feet away, a little UN oasis offers a riverside pocket of peace
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A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 18 people, authorities say

An explosives-laden vehicle has detonated at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne

A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 18 people, authorities say
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Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage

It probably wasn’t how President Joe Biden envisioned his big foreign policy week ending

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage
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Trudeau pledges Canada's support for Ukraine and punishment for Russia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced several support measures for Ukraine including military, economic and humanitarian assistance

Trudeau pledges Canada's support for Ukraine and punishment for Russia
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Ukraine targets a key Crimean city a day after striking Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters

Russia says Ukraine has launched another missile attack on Sevastopol on the occupied Crimean Peninsula

Ukraine targets a key Crimean city a day after striking Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
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Pope Francis insists Europe doesn't have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports

Pope Francis is challenging French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty

Pope Francis insists Europe doesn't have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports
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Pakistan's prime minister says manipulation of coming elections by military is 'absolutely absurd'

Pakistan’s interim prime minister says he expects elections to take place in the new year, dismissing the possibility that the country’s powerful military would manipulate the results to ensure that jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party doesn’t win

Pakistan's prime minister says manipulation of coming elections by military is 'absolutely absurd'
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A court in China sentences a famed Uyghur scholar to life in prison, foundation says

A human rights foundation says a prominent Uyghur scholar specializing in the study of her people’s folklore and traditions has been sentenced to life in prison in China

A court in China sentences a famed Uyghur scholar to life in prison, foundation says
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India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora

The shocking allegation that India may have been behind the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada is shining the light on various layers of activism as well as diverse views on a separate Sikh state or Khalistan within the North American diaspora

India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora
Americas|World

A Venezuelan man and his pet squirrel made it to the US border. Now he's preparing to say goodbye

A 23-year-old Venezuela man is preparing to say goodbye to a pet squirrel he says he brought from his home country on a journey to Mexico

A Venezuelan man and his pet squirrel made it to the US border. Now he's preparing to say goodbye
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Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think

Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think

Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think
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As the world's problems grow more challenging, the head of the United Nations gets bleaker

At the annual meeting of world leaders last year, the United Nations chief sounded a global alarm about the survival of humanity and the planet

As the world's problems grow more challenging, the head of the United Nations gets bleaker
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A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy

A month after Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a suspicious plane crash, the Kremlin seems to be succeeding in keeping the demise of the profane and outspoken Wagner chief as low-key as possible

A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy
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Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites

Historians are racing to locate Great Lakes shipwrecks before a seemingly unstoppable invasive mussel destroys them and erases part of the region's heritage

Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites
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Britain uses UN speech to show that it wants to be a leader on how the world handles AI

Britain is pitching itself to the world as a ready leader in shaping an international response to the rise of artificial intelligence

Britain uses UN speech to show that it wants to be a leader on how the world handles AI
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UNGA Briefing: Nagorno-Karabakh, Lavrov and what else is going on at the UN

It’s Day 5 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

UNGA Briefing: Nagorno-Karabakh, Lavrov and what else is going on at the UN
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Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug trafficking

Mexico’s top diplomat, Alicia Bárcena, says President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to travel to Washington D

Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug trafficking
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Workers uncover eight mummies and pre-Inca objects while expanding the gas network in Peru

Some archaeologists describe Peru’s capital as an onion with many layers of history, others consider it a box of surprises

Workers uncover eight mummies and pre-Inca objects while expanding the gas network in Peru
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Colombia's presidential office manipulates video of President Petro at UN to hype applause

The Colombian government manipulated a video to alter the applause received by President Gustavo Petro received during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Colombia's presidential office manipulates video of President Petro at UN to hype applause
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Hollis Watkins, who was jailed multiple times for challenging segregation in Mississippi, dies at 82

Longtime Mississippi civil rights activist Hollis Watkins has died

Hollis Watkins, who was jailed multiple times for challenging segregation in Mississippi, dies at 82
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Takeaways from investigation that turned up gold bars, a luxury car and cash at a US senator's home

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are accused of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car and cash in exchange for using his outsized sway in foreign affairs to help the authoritarian government of Egypt as well as others

Takeaways from investigation that turned up gold bars, a luxury car and cash at a US senator's home
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Germany considering short-term migration border controls with Poland and the Czech Republic

A government official says that Germany is considering establishing short-term border controls with Poland and the Czech Republic to keep irregular migrants from entering the country

Germany considering short-term migration border controls with Poland and the Czech Republic
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Yemen's southern leader renews calls for separate state at UN

The president of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council said in an interview that he will prioritize the creation of a separate country in negotiations with their rivals, the Houthi rebels

Yemen's southern leader renews calls for separate state at UN
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A 9/11 defendant is ruled unfit for trial after a medical panel finds torture left him psychotic

A military judge at Guantanamo Bay has ruled one of the 9/11 defendants too mentally ill to stand trial

A 9/11 defendant is ruled unfit for trial after a medical panel finds torture left him psychotic
Americas|Health|News|World

Brazil's top court opens vote on decriminalizing abortion up to 12th week of pregnancy

Brazil’s top court is deciding whether abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy will be decriminalized nationwide

Brazil's top court opens vote on decriminalizing abortion up to 12th week of pregnancy
Africa|Americas|News|World

US pledges $100M to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti

The Biden administration is pledging $100 million to support a proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to restore security to conflict-ravaged Haiti and urged other nations to make similar contributions

US pledges $100M to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti
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Statue of late German Cardinal Franz Hengsbach will be removed after allegations of sexual abuse

Catholic church officials in Germany say a statue of late Cardinal Franz Hengsbach will be removed from outside a cathedral after allegations of sexual abuse against him surfaced

Statue of late German Cardinal Franz Hengsbach will be removed after allegations of sexual abuse
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On the sidelines of the U.N.: Hope, cocktails and efforts to be heard

Across New York City, civil society groups and large philanthropies meet on the sidelines of the United Nations while world leaders gather at the annual General Assembly

On the sidelines of the U.N.: Hope, cocktails and efforts to be heard
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Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "at the cusp” of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
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War in Ukraine is contributing to the erosion of global consensus over the spread of dangerous weapons

Post-9/11 international cooperation on weapons proliferation is giving way to a fractured regime dominated by ideology.

War in Ukraine is contributing to the erosion of global consensus over the spread of dangerous weapons
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A Chinese dissident in transit at a Taiwan airport pleads for help in seeking asylum

A Chinese dissident known for regularly commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square has fled to Taiwan and is pleading for help in seeking asylum in the United States or Canada

A Chinese dissident in transit at a Taiwan airport pleads for help in seeking asylum
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A Ukrainian missile strikes the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea

A Ukrainian missile struck the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea

A Ukrainian missile strikes the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea
Asia|News|World

Leaders of Syria and China announce strategic partnership as part of Asian Games diplomacy

China and Syria have announced the formation of a strategic partnership as Chinese leader Xi Jinping kicked off a series of diplomatic meetings ahead of the upcoming Asian Games

Leaders of Syria and China announce strategic partnership as part of Asian Games diplomacy
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Russia says Armenian separatists surrender arms after Azerbaijan reclaims Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia's Defense Ministry says that ethnic Armenian separatists in Azerbaijan's breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh are surrendering their arms to Russian peacekeepers

Russia says Armenian separatists surrender arms after Azerbaijan reclaims Nagorno-Karabakh
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King Charles III winds up his France state visit in Bordeaux to focus on the climate and sip wine

King Charles III has traveled to the southwestern French city of Bordeaux to focus on climate and the environment

King Charles III winds up his France state visit in Bordeaux to focus on the climate and sip wine
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Pope decries indifference toward migrants, as he prays for the dead in the French port of Marseille

Pope Francis has blasted what he calls the “fanaticism of indifference” that greets migrants seeking a better life in Europe

Pope decries indifference toward migrants, as he prays for the dead in the French port of Marseille
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As migrants overwhelm a Texas border city, others wait in Mexico for appointments to enter the US

Border Patrol agents made more 181,000 arrests on the U.S.-Mexican border in August

As migrants overwhelm a Texas border city, others wait in Mexico for appointments to enter the US
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Want a place on the UN stage? Leaders of divided nations must first get past this gatekeeper

It’s one of the United Nations’ more obscure bodies, with no space to call its own within the riverside headquarters

Want a place on the UN stage? Leaders of divided nations must first get past this gatekeeper
Europe|News|Political|World

Zelenskyy speaks before Canadian Parliament in his campaign to shore up support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Canada to stay with his country to victory as he went to the Canadian Parliament seeking to bolster support from Western allies for Ukraine’s war against the Russian invasion

Zelenskyy speaks before Canadian Parliament in his campaign to shore up support for Ukraine
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Top warming talks official hopes for 'course correction' and praises small steps in climate efforts

A top official of upcoming international climate negotiations hopes to prove critics wrong and surprise them with a “course correction” for an ever-warming world

Top warming talks official hopes for 'course correction' and praises small steps in climate efforts
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India’s Parliament passes law that will reserve a third of legislature seats for women from 2029

India’s Parliament has approved landmark legislation that reserves one-third of the seats in its powerful lower house and in state legislatures for women to ensure more equal representation, ending a 27-year impasse over the bill amid a lack of consensus among political parties

India’s Parliament passes law that will reserve a third of legislature seats for women from 2029
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UNGA Briefing: Netanyahu, tuberculosis and what else is going on at the UN

It’s Day 4 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

UNGA Briefing: Netanyahu, tuberculosis and what else is going on at the UN
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Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics

Anthony Nesty has made more history with his selection to lead the U.S. men’s swimming team at the Paris Olympics

Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics
Sports|US|World

Julie Ertz says goodbye to the US national team during a 3-0 win over South Africa

Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Julie Ertz played her final match for the United States, an emotional 3-0 victory over South Africa in an exhibition at Cincinnati

Julie Ertz says goodbye to the US national team during a 3-0 win over South Africa
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as US and Seoul warn about weapons deals

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has ordered unspecified steps to further develop his nation's relations with Russia after his recent visit

North Korea's Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as US and Seoul warn about weapons deals
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Zelenskyy visits Canada for first time since war started seeking to shore up support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Canadian Parliament on Friday as he continues his efforts to shore up support from Western allies for Ukraine’s war against the Russian invasion

Zelenskyy visits Canada for first time since war started seeking to shore up support for Ukraine
Americas|Environment|News|World

Indigenous people in Brazil shed tears of joy as the Supreme Court enshrines their land rights

Indigenous people in Brazil are celebrating after the country's Supreme Court ruled to enshrine their land rights

Indigenous people in Brazil shed tears of joy as the Supreme Court enshrines their land rights
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Brazil’s firefighters battle wildfires raging during rare late-winter heat wave

Brazil's firefighters in the northeastern state of Bahia are battling wildfires, fanned by strong winds and abnormally high temperatures for the season

Brazil’s firefighters battle wildfires raging during rare late-winter heat wave
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Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status from Biden administration

The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who have already been living in the country for a little over a year

Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status from Biden administration
Africa|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

Nigerians protest mysterious death of Afrobeat star as police exhumes body for autopsy

Thousands have marched across Nigeria over the mysterious death of an Afrobeat star whose body has been exhumed for an autopsy as authorities investigate the cause of his demise

Nigerians protest mysterious death of Afrobeat star as police exhumes body for autopsy
Africa|Crime|News|US|World

US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says

The Justice Department says a contractor for the U.S. government who is originally from Ethiopia has been arrested on espionage charges, accused of providing a foreign country classified information that he downloaded and printed from his work computer system

US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says
Americas|News|US|World

After a lull, asylum-seekers adapt to US immigration changes and again overwhelm border agents

After a dip in illegal crossings that followed policy changes in May, the Biden administration is again on its heels as more asylum-seekers cross the U.S. border from Mexico

After a lull, asylum-seekers adapt to US immigration changes and again overwhelm border agents
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Haiti's government to oversee canal project that prompted Dominican Republic to close all borders

Haiti’s government is doubling down on the construction of a canal on Haitian soil that prompted the neighboring Dominican Republic last week to shutter land, air and sea borders that both countries share

Haiti's government to oversee canal project that prompted Dominican Republic to close all borders
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Guinea’s leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West, saying things must change

The head of the junta in Guinea has defended the recent coups in Africa

Guinea’s leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West, saying things must change
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Florida agriculture losses between $78M and $371M from Hurricane Idalia, preliminary estimate says

Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences

Florida agriculture losses between $78M and $371M from Hurricane Idalia, preliminary estimate says
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As mayors, governors scramble to care for more migrants, a look at what's behind the numbers

Migrants have always come to the U.S., but the immigration system now seems strained nationwide more than ever

As mayors, governors scramble to care for more migrants, a look at what's behind the numbers
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Alexia Putellas says Spain's women's team has reached 'before and after' point in fight for equality

Spain’s women players say a turning point has been reached in their fight for equality

Alexia Putellas says Spain's women's team has reached 'before and after' point in fight for equality
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The US East Coast is under a tropical storm warning with landfall forecast in North Carolina

The National Hurricane Center says a storm off the eastern U.S. will deliver tropical storm conditions to the coast of North Carolina

The US East Coast is under a tropical storm warning with landfall forecast in North Carolina
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Crime|News|Sports|US|World

Banned New Zealand Olympic runner arrested in Kenya over sexual assault and weapon allegations

Police say banned New Zealand Olympic runner Zane Robertson has been arrested at his home in Kenya over allegations of sexual assault and possession of an unlicensed AK-47 assault rifle

Banned New Zealand Olympic runner arrested in Kenya over sexual assault and weapon allegations
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G20 summit proved naysayers wrong – and showed Global South's potential to address world's biggest problems

The G20 has its critics, but an expert on international politics explains why it still performs a useful function – particularly in this period of great geopolitical divisions.

G20 summit proved naysayers wrong – and showed Global South's potential to address world's biggest problems
Europe|News|Sports|World

US looks to end losing streak against Europe at Solheim Cup in Spain

The United States wants to avoid making the wrong kind of history against Europe at the Solheim Cup this weekend in Spain

US looks to end losing streak against Europe at Solheim Cup in Spain
Europe|News|World

Poland is done sending arms to Ukraine, Polish leader says as trade dispute escalates

Poland’s prime minister says his country is no longer sending arms to Ukraine

Poland is done sending arms to Ukraine, Polish leader says as trade dispute escalates
Africa|News|World

Congo's president wants the large UN peacekeeping mission to start leaving the country this year

Congo’s president wants the world’s second largest United Nations peacekeeping mission to move up its departure from the country, starting this December, saying it has failed

Congo's president wants the large UN peacekeeping mission to start leaving the country this year
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Azerbaijan claims full control of breakaway region and holds initial talks with ethnic Armenians

Azerbaijan regained control of its breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh in a deadly two-day military offensive and held initial talks with representatives of its ethnic Armenian population on reintegrating the area into the mainly Muslim country

Azerbaijan claims full control of breakaway region and holds initial talks with ethnic Armenians
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Surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada led to allegations around Sikh killing, official says

A Canadian official says the allegation of India’s involvement in the killing of a Sikh Canadian is based on surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada, including intelligence provided by a major ally

Surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada led to allegations around Sikh killing, official says
Africa|Crime|News|World

3 South Africa navy personnel die after swept off a submarine deck. 4 soldiers killed in road crash

Three South African navy personnel have died and a senior officer is in critical condition after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck and out to sea by big waves

3 South Africa navy personnel die after swept off a submarine deck. 4 soldiers killed in road crash
Africa|Americas|News|World

Kenya's president is committing his country to lead a multinational force to Haiti to combat gangs

Kenya’s president is committing his country to lead a multinational force in Haiti to combat gang warfare, even as residents of both countries question the plan being pushed by Washington

Kenya's president is committing his country to lead a multinational force to Haiti to combat gangs
Europe|News|Opinion|World

King Charles III makes a stop at the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on his state visit to France

King Charles III has made an emotional stop in front of Paris' fire-damaged Notre Dame cathedral on the second day of his state visit to France

King Charles III makes a stop at the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on his state visit to France
Crime|News|World

An Israeli tank was stolen from a military zone. Authorities found it in a junkyard

Israeli authorities are trying to figure out how a tank was stolen from a military training zone in northern Israel

An Israeli tank was stolen from a military zone. Authorities found it in a junkyard
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Syrian President Bashar Assad is in China on his first visit since the beginning of war in Syria

Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in China on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria’s 12-year conflict

Syrian President Bashar Assad is in China on his first visit since the beginning of war in Syria
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Iran's president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says that relations with the United States can move forward if the Biden administration demonstrates it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and a first step should be easing sanctions

Iran's president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal
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Russia strikes cities from east to west in Ukraine ahead of key Zelenskyy meetings in US

Ukrainian authorities say Russian missiles pounded cities across Ukraine, starting fires, killing at least five people and trapping others under rubble

Russia strikes cities from east to west in Ukraine ahead of key Zelenskyy meetings in US
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Census shows 3.5 million Middle Eastern residents in US, Venezuelans fastest growing Hispanic group

The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African

Census shows 3.5 million Middle Eastern residents in US, Venezuelans fastest growing Hispanic group
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Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has delivered an upbeat message to U.S. lawmakers and President Joe Biden in a whirlwind visit to Washington

Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens
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Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian

Canada is making an explosive allegation that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, but thus far Canada’s allies are voicing measured concern about what happened

Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian
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UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN

It’s Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
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Jimmy Lai's son fears Hong Kong media mogul may die in detention while awaiting trial

The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul and prominent pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai says he doesn't want to see his father die in detention, as his lawyers raised the prospect that his long-delayed trial may be pushed back indefinitely

Jimmy Lai's son fears Hong Kong media mogul may die in detention while awaiting trial
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Artworks stolen by Nazis returned to heirs of outspoken cabaret performer killed in the Holocaust

Seven valuable art pieces plundered by the Nazis more than 80 years ago are being returned to the heirs of a cabaret performer, who was killed during the Holocaust and whose massive art collection was stolen by the Third Reich

Artworks stolen by Nazis returned to heirs of outspoken cabaret performer killed in the Holocaust
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Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News that aired Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day but that treatment of Palestinians is “very important.”

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel
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South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North

South Korea’s president sounded a warning to fellow world leaders about the recent communication and possible cooperation between North Korea and Russia

South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North
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A panel finds torture made a 9/11 defendant psychotic. A judge will rule whether he can stand trial

A military medical panel has concluded that one of the five 9/11 defendants held at Guantanamo Bay has been rendered delusional and psychotic by the torture he underwent years ago while in CIA custody

A panel finds torture made a 9/11 defendant psychotic. A judge will rule whether he can stand trial
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Communication outage hits flood-stricken city in Libya, further complicating search efforts

A day-long communication outage in a flood-stricken city in eastern Libya has further complicated the work of teams searching for bodies under the rubble and at sea

Communication outage hits flood-stricken city in Libya, further complicating search efforts
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Catholic priests bless same-sex couples in defiance of a German archbishop

Several Catholic priests have held a ceremony blessing same-sex couples outside Cologne cathedral in a protest against the city’s conservative archbishop Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki

Catholic priests bless same-sex couples in defiance of a German archbishop
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Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn't

It was a moment the diplomatic world was watching for — but didn’t get

Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn't
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Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth

Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception
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Top US Air Force official in Mideast worries about possible Russia-Iran 'cooperation and collusion'

Iran’s supplying of bomb-carrying drones to Russia could see Moscow help Tehran’s program become more lethal, raising risks across the wider Middle East

Top US Air Force official in Mideast worries about possible Russia-Iran 'cooperation and collusion'
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India moves toward reserving 33% of the seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women

India’s Parliament has taken a major step toward reserving 33% of the seats in its powerful lower house and in state legislatures for women to ensure more equal representation, an issue that languished for nearly three decades because of a lack of consensus among political parties

India moves toward reserving 33% of the seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women
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World War I remembrance sites in Belgium and France have been added to UNESCO's heritage registry

UNESCO has added World War I funerary and memorial locations across the Western Front to its prestigious World Heritage registry, expanding its list of landmarks of monumental importance

World War I remembrance sites in Belgium and France have been added to UNESCO's heritage registry
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Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion

A dispute about whether Ukrainian grain should be allowed to enter the domestic markets of Poland and other European Union countries has pushed the tight relationship between Kyiv and Warsaw to its lowest point since Russia invaded Ukraine last year

Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
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UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent

The United Nations chief says Earth is facing a hellish problem in climate change and its leaders still aren’t doing nearly enough to curb carbon emissions that’s causing it

UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent
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This simple log structure may be the oldest example of early humans building with wood

A pair of crossed logs in Zambia may be the oldest evidence of early humans building with wood

This simple log structure may be the oldest example of early humans building with wood
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Iran's parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary

Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to impose heavier penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory Islamic headscarf in public and those who support them

Iran's parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary
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Ukraine's president, at Security Council, lashes out at Russia but avoids face-to-face encounter

Ukraine’s president is accusing Russia of undermining all norms of war and the United Nations Charter

Ukraine's president, at Security Council, lashes out at Russia but avoids face-to-face encounter
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Americans do talk about peace − just not the same way people do in other countries

While Americans tend not to use the word “peace,” and instead opt for terms like “safety and security,” their desires and fears are not so different from what people in war-torn places express.

Americans do talk about peace − just not the same way people do in other countries
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Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of ‘credible allegations’ of Indian involvement in a Sikh leader’s death.

Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist
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Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure

With Morocco, there’s stronger bureaucracy, and in Libya, authorities are weaker. But, as a scholar who has worked in both countries explains, the results are the same: not enough aid getting through.

Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure
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UN rights experts report a rise of efforts in Venezuela to squelch democracy ahead of 2024 election

A U.N.-backed panel investigating human rights violations in Venezuela says the South American country’s government has intensified efforts to curtail democratic freedoms with use of threats, surveillance and harassment as President Nicolás Maduro faces a re-election contest next year

UN rights experts report a rise of efforts in Venezuela to squelch democracy ahead of 2024 election
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England's National Health Service operates on holiday-level staffing as doctors' strike escalates

Britain’s state-owned health service is operating on holiday-level staffing in England as doctors in the early stages of their careers joined their more senior colleagues in their first-ever joint strike action

England's National Health Service operates on holiday-level staffing as doctors' strike escalates
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Sikh separatism has long strained Canada-India ties. Now they're at their lowest point in years

Relations between Canada and India have sunk to their lowest point in years as the two countries swap accusations and expel each other’s diplomats over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader

Sikh separatism has long strained Canada-India ties. Now they're at their lowest point in years
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India asks citizens to be careful if traveling to Canada as rift widens over Sikh leader’s death

India has advised its citizens to be careful when traveling to Canada as a rift between the two nations widens further in the wake of Ottawa’s allegations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver

India asks citizens to be careful if traveling to Canada as rift widens over Sikh leader’s death
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Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches in men's T20 World Cup next year

Dallas, Florida and New York will host matches at next year's men’s T20 World Cup

Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches in men's T20 World Cup next year
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Biden and Brazil's Lula focus on workers' rights while publicly playing down differences

President Joe Biden and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focused on workers’ rights as the leaders of the Western Hemisphere’s largest democracies met Wednesday in New York

Biden and Brazil's Lula focus on workers' rights while publicly playing down differences
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UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain’s environmental commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers

UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals
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Azerbaijan claims full control over the Nagorno-Karabakh region as Armenian forces agree to disarm

Azerbaijan claimed full control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region after local Armenian forces there agreed to lay down their weapons following the latest outbreak of fighting in the decades-long separatist conflict

Azerbaijan claims full control over the Nagorno-Karabakh region as Armenian forces agree to disarm
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UN urges Afghanistan's Taliban government to stop torture and protect the rights of detainees

The United Nations says it has documented more than 1,600 cases of human rights violations committed by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities during arrests and detentions of people

UN urges Afghanistan's Taliban government to stop torture and protect the rights of detainees
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UK inflation fell unexpectedly in August. That makes it unclear what the Bank of England will do

Inflation in Britain fell unexpectedly in August to its lowest level since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

UK inflation fell unexpectedly in August. That makes it unclear what the Bank of England will do
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Pope goes to Marseille to talk migration, but will Europe listen as it scrambles to stem an influx?

Pope Francis is travelling to the French port city of Marseille to join Catholic bishops in a meeting focusing on the Mediterranean and migration

Pope goes to Marseille to talk migration, but will Europe listen as it scrambles to stem an influx?
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Six Palestinians are killed in latest fighting with Israel, at least 3 of them militants

Palestinian health officials say the death toll from a day of fighting between Israel and the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip has risen to six

Six Palestinians are killed in latest fighting with Israel, at least 3 of them militants
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Left behind and grieving, survivors of Libya floods call for accountability

Thousands of Libyans have lost family members, friends and neighbors in the devastating floods that engulfed the country's east

Left behind and grieving, survivors of Libya floods call for accountability
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Iran's president urges US to demonstrate it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says that his country will never give up its right “to have peaceful nuclear energy” and urged the United States “to demonstrate in a verifiable fashion” that it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal

Iran's president urges US to demonstrate it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal
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Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel's democracy and urges compromise on court overhaul

President Joe Biden raised “hard issues,” including protecting the “checks and balances” in a democracy, in a Wednesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York

Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel's democracy and urges compromise on court overhaul
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Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks

Saudi Arabia has praised the “positive results” of negotiations with Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks

Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks
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UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations

It’s Day 2 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations
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Prince William, billionaires Gates and Bloomberg say innovation provides climate hope

Britain’s Prince William and wealthy entrepreneurs Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg promise hope to a warming world

Prince William, billionaires Gates and Bloomberg say innovation provides climate hope
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What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong

The crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina over the weekend has raised numerous questions about what prompted the pilot to eject after experiencing a malfunction and how the $100 million warplane was able to keep flying pilotless for 60 miles before crashing

What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong
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Pilot of downed F-35 stealth fighter jet parachuted into residential backyard, official says

The pilot of a $100 million stealth fighter jet parachuted safely into the backyard of a home in South Carolina after a malfunction forced him to eject from the aircraft, causing the plane to crash into a wooded area about 60 miles away

Pilot of downed F-35 stealth fighter jet parachuted into residential backyard, official says
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Tunisian president's remarks on Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic and prompt an uproar

Tunisian President Kais Saied’s remarks that have been denounced as antisemitic have prompted an uproar on social media across the world

Tunisian president's remarks on Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic and prompt an uproar
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Colombian leader summons intense oratory for a bleak warning: that humanity is making itself extinct

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language

Colombian leader summons intense oratory for a bleak warning: that humanity is making itself extinct
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Argentina's former detention and torture site added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Argentina is celebrating a decision by a United Nations conference to include a former clandestine detention and torture center as a World Heritage site

Argentina's former detention and torture site added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Environment|Science|World

Climate change made storm that devastated Libya far more likely and intense, scientists say

Scientists say climate change made the devastating storm along the Libyan coast up to 50 times more likely and 50% more intense

Climate change made storm that devastated Libya far more likely and intense, scientists say
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What's at stake for Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides in the decades-old conflict agree to hold talks

The news of a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh, a day after Azerbaijan shelled Armenian forces, toned down fears of a third full-scale war over the region, But it also left significant unresolved questions

What's at stake for Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides in the decades-old conflict agree to hold talks
Africa|Health|News|World

More than 1,200 children have died in the past 5 months in conflict-wrecked Sudan, the UN says

The U.N.’s refugee agency says that more than 1,200 children under age 5 have died in nine camps in war-scarred Sudan in the past five months because of a deadly combination of measles and malnutrition

More than 1,200 children have died in the past 5 months in conflict-wrecked Sudan, the UN says
Economy|News|US|World

US issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation's president denies supplying Russia

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey who officials allege are connected with the development of Iran’s drone program

US issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation's president denies supplying Russia
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One Palestinian dies and Israel shuts down main crossing with Gaza after outbreak of border violence

Palestinian health officials say the Israeli military has killed a 25-year-old Palestinian along the volatile border with the Gaza Strip during a violent protest along the separation fence

One Palestinian dies and Israel shuts down main crossing with Gaza after outbreak of border violence
Health|World

Mental health among Afghan women deteriorating across the country, UN report finds

A joint report from three U.N. agencies says the mental health of Afghan women, who have suffered under harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since taking power two years ago, has deteriorated across the country

Mental health among Afghan women deteriorating across the country, UN report finds
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International Criminal Court says cybersecurity incident affected its information systems last week

The International Criminal Court says it responded urgently to “anomalous activity affecting its information systems” last week

International Criminal Court says cybersecurity incident affected its information systems last week
Europe|News|Political|World

EU urges Serbia and Kosovo to respect their pledges after a meeting of leaders ends in acrimony

The European Union is urging Serbia and Kosovo to respect an agreement meant to end tensions between them and set their relations on a more normal path

EU urges Serbia and Kosovo to respect their pledges after a meeting of leaders ends in acrimony
Science|Technology|World

Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here's how people are preparing in the US and around the world

One way to prevent the destruction wrought by a devastating earthquake – like the one that hit Morocco in September 2023 – is to construct resilient homes and buildings.

Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here's how people are preparing in the US and around the world
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US policy of 'pragmatic engagement' in Afghanistan risks legitimatizing Taliban rule

The Biden administration has not ruled out diplomatic recognition of the Taliban. Doing so risks legitimizing the group’s rule without holding it accountable.

US policy of 'pragmatic engagement' in Afghanistan risks legitimatizing Taliban rule
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A Moscow court declines to hear an appeal by jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Moscow court, seeking release from jail on espionage charges, but it declined to hear his appeal and returned the case to a lower court due to unspecified procedural violations

A Moscow court declines to hear an appeal by jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich
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Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh activist whose killing has divided Canada and India?

A Sikh independence advocate who was killed two months ago in western Canada is at the center of a widening breach between the Indian and Canadian governments

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh activist whose killing has divided Canada and India?
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Americans released by Iran arrive home, tearfully embrace their loved ones and declare: 'Freedom!'

The Americans released by Iran after being detained for years have arrived back home and declared, “Freedom!”

Americans released by Iran arrive home, tearfully embrace their loved ones and declare: 'Freedom!'
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Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named as UNESCO World Heritage sites

A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio noted for their good condition, distinct style and cultural significance has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites

Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named as UNESCO World Heritage sites
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Russian drone attack on a city in western Ukraine sparks an inferno at a warehouse and kills 1

A Ukrainian governor says Russia launched a massive drone attack on the western city of Lviv, burning down a warehouse said to house humanitarian supplies and killing one man

Russian drone attack on a city in western Ukraine sparks an inferno at a warehouse and kills 1
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Fighting flares again in a breakaway region in the Caucasus Mountains

Azerbaijan’s forces fired artillery at Armenian positions in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh

Fighting flares again in a breakaway region in the Caucasus Mountains
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US defense chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defense systems

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is urging defense leaders to “dig deep” and provide more air defense systems for Ukraine, to help the country block increasing barrages of Russian missiles

US defense chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defense systems
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Libyan leader says flooded city has been divided to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks

The prime minister of Libyan’s eastern administration says authorities have divided the flood-stricken city of Derna into four sections to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks

Libyan leader says flooded city has been divided to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks
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Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal with France at Paris Olympics

Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics

Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal with France at Paris Olympics
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Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'

President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression

Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'
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Ukraine lawyers insist that UN's top court has jurisdiction to hear Kyiv's case against Russia

Ukraine is insisting that the United Nations’ highest court has jurisdiction to hear a case alleging that Moscow abused the genocide convention to justify launching its devastating invasion last year

Ukraine lawyers insist that UN's top court has jurisdiction to hear Kyiv's case against Russia
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London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption and misconduct

Hundreds of London police officers are facing dismissal as the department steps up efforts to get rid of police officers accused of corruption and other misconduct

London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption and misconduct
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What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada

Tensions between Canada and India have reached new heights with dueling diplomatic expulsions and an allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil

What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada
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Turkey's Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much he trusts the West

Turkey's Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West
Europe|News|Travel|World

Palace of Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary and hosts King Charles III for state dinner

France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III’s state visit at one of its most magnificent and emblematic monuments: The Palace of Versailles, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary

Palace of Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary and hosts King Charles III for state dinner
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The UN chief summons world leaders to action. But, he says, they seem 'incapable of coming together'

The United Nations chief delivered a dire warning to leaders from across the world

The UN chief summons world leaders to action. But, he says, they seem 'incapable of coming together'
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Brazil's Lula pitches his nation — and himself — as fresh leader for Global South

“Brazil is back."

Brazil's Lula pitches his nation — and himself — as fresh leader for Global South
Asia|News|World

North Korea says Kim Jong Un is back home from Russia, where he deepened 'comradely' ties with Putin

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened a “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin

North Korea says Kim Jong Un is back home from Russia, where he deepened 'comradely' ties with Putin
Economy|News|US|World

Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington this week comes at a critical time as Republican leadership in the House and Senate diverge on the best way to get more military and humanitarian aid over the finish line

Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Foreign firms in China say vague rules and tensions with Washington hurting business, surveys show

Foreign companies operating in China say tensions with Washington over technology, trade and other issues and uncertainty over Chinese policies are damaging the business environment and causing some to reassess their plans for investing in the giant market

Foreign firms in China say vague rules and tensions with Washington hurting business, surveys show
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India expels Canadian diplomat, escalating tensions after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh's killing

India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and is accusing Canada of interfering in its internal affairs

India expels Canadian diplomat, escalating tensions after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh's killing
Europe|News|World

Russia has turned food, energy and even children into weapons against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says at UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is “weaponizing” everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine

Russia has turned food, energy and even children into weapons against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says at UN
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Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? A glossary of UN General Assembly meeting lingo

The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here

Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? A glossary of UN General Assembly meeting lingo
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UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations

It’s Day 1 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations
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'Stop it!' UN's nuclear chief pushes Iran to end block on international inspectors

The U.N. nuclear chief says he asked to meet Iran’s president on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly’s high-level meeting, His goal is to reverse Tehran’s ban on many of the agency’s inspectors

'Stop it!' UN's nuclear chief pushes Iran to end block on international inspectors
Food|News|Travel|World

Bears raid a Krispy Kreme doughnut van making deliveries on an Alaska military base

Two bears have raided a Krispy Kreme doughnut van that was stopped outside a convenience store on an Alaska military base

Bears raid a Krispy Kreme doughnut van making deliveries on an Alaska military base
Environment|Health|Science|World

Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together

Experts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem

Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together
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Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with China's Vice President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly as the Biden administration and Beijing step up high-level contacts ahead of what could be a leader-level summit this fall

Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit
Asia|Crime|News|World

Canada expels an Indian diplomat as it investigates a Sikh's killing. India denies an alleged link

Canada has expelled a top Indian diplomat as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible allegations of ties to the assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada

Canada expels an Indian diplomat as it investigates a Sikh's killing. India denies an alleged link
Environment|News|US|World

A top Maine Republican leader, a lobsterman, survives boat capsize from giant wave ahead of Lee

A top elected Republican in Maine says he's glad to be alive after a giant wave overturned his lobster boat ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Lee

A top Maine Republican leader, a lobsterman, survives boat capsize from giant wave ahead of Lee
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Iran's president denies sending drones and other weapons to Russia and decries US meddling

Iran’s president is denying his country sent drones to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine

Iran's president denies sending drones and other weapons to Russia and decries US meddling
Crime|News|World

‘El Chapo’ son Ovidio Guzmán López pleads not guilty to US drug and money laundering charges

A son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Chicago

‘El Chapo’ son Ovidio Guzmán López pleads not guilty to US drug and money laundering charges
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Mexican president defends inclusion of Russian military contingent in Independence parade

Mexico's president is defending the participation of a contingent of Russian soldiers in a military parade over the weekend

Mexican president defends inclusion of Russian military contingent in Independence parade
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Gator with missing nose and upper jaw finds new home in Florida reptile park

A Florida reptile park has taken in an alligator that lost its nose and upper jaw to a fight or boat propeller

Gator with missing nose and upper jaw finds new home in Florida reptile park
Europe|News|World

Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats

The Italian Cabinet has approved new measures to crack down on migration

Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats
Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|Sports|World

Iranian soccer fans flock to Cristiano Ronaldo's hotel after he arrives in Tehran with Saudi team

Hundreds of soccer fans have stormed into a hotel in Tehran, hoping for a glimpse of star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who arrived along with his Saudi teammates ahead of a game

Iranian soccer fans flock to Cristiano Ronaldo's hotel after he arrives in Tehran with Saudi team
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Genocide fears in Darfur are attracting little attention − have nations abandoned their responsibility to protect civilians?

The international community has also failed to protect civilians in Syria, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, Myanmar and Ethiopia, a genocide expert writes.

Genocide fears in Darfur are attracting little attention − have nations abandoned their responsibility to protect civilians?
Asia|News|US|World

India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China − even as Biden claims that's not his goal

US foreign policy initiatives in the Indo-Pacific seem focused on containing China and its influence.

India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China − even as Biden claims that's not his goal
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Ukraine fires 6 deputy defense ministers as heavy fighting continues in the east

Six Ukrainian deputy defense ministers have been fired following the dismissal two weeks ago of the defense minister in a corruption scandal, as heavy fighting against Russian forces continues in the east

Ukraine fires 6 deputy defense ministers as heavy fighting continues in the east
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Human rights in Russia have 'significantly' worsened since Ukraine war began, UN-backed expert says

An expert commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body says in her first report on Russia that the rights situation in the country has “significantly deteriorated” since President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine last February

Human rights in Russia have 'significantly' worsened since Ukraine war began, UN-backed expert says
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Five Americans detained in Iran walk free, released in deal for frozen Iranian assets

Americans held for years in Iranian custody walked arm-in-arm off a plane into freedom

Five Americans detained in Iran walk free, released in deal for frozen Iranian assets
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Turkey's President Erdogan and Elon Musk discuss establishing a Tesla car factory in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Elon Musk, the head of electric carmaker Tesla, to establish a factory in Turkey

Turkey's President Erdogan and Elon Musk discuss establishing a Tesla car factory in Turkey
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Russia urges UN's top court to toss out Ukrainian case that seeks to halt Moscow's invasion

Russia is calling a Ukrainian case alleging that Moscow abused the Genocide Convention to justify its invasion last year an “abuse of process.”

Russia urges UN's top court to toss out Ukrainian case that seeks to halt Moscow's invasion
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China's foreign minister holds talks in Russia after meeting with US national security adviser

China’s top diplomat is in Russia for security talks after two days of meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser over the weekend in Malta

China's foreign minister holds talks in Russia after meeting with US national security adviser
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Everything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly

For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic

Everything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly
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Clinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to Ukrainians

Pope Francis urged all people to do their part to address the world’s problems, especially climate change and the care of children, to open The Clinton Global Initiative Monday in New York in a talk with former President Bill Clinton

Clinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to Ukrainians
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Centuries after Native American remains were dug up, a new law returns them for reburial in Illinois

Illinois officials and Native Americans whose ancestors called the state home hope a new state law will speed the recovery and reburial of their relatives' remains unearthed over the past two centuries

Centuries after Native American remains were dug up, a new law returns them for reburial in Illinois
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China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls harassment

China has flown 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new daily high for the activity the island considers harassment

China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls harassment
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Dominican Republic's president stands resolute on his closing of all borders with Haiti

The president of the Dominican Republic is defending his decision to close air, sea and land traffic with neighboring Haiti in a dispute over construction of a canal targeting a river that runs through both countries

Dominican Republic's president stands resolute on his closing of all borders with Haiti
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The spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders' gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?

The war in Ukraine and its visiting president take center stage at the United Nations this week

The spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders' gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?
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Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to warming-causing fossil fuels

Tens of thousands of people in New York City have kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change

Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to warming-causing fossil fuels
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Biden's national security adviser holds two days of talks in Malta with China's foreign minister

President Joe Biden’s national security adviser met with China’s foreign minister over the past two days on the Mediterranean island nation of Malta

Biden's national security adviser holds two days of talks in Malta with China's foreign minister
Economy|Europe|News|World

First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia's exit from grain deal

Two cargo ships have arrived in one of Ukraine’s ports this weekend, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by the government

First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia's exit from grain deal
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After castigating video games during riots, France's Macron backpedals and showers them with praise

French President Emmanuel Macron is extending an olive branch to video gamers after previously linking computer games to rioting that rocked France earlier this year

After castigating video games during riots, France's Macron backpedals and showers them with praise
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EU pledges crackdown on 'brutal' migrant smuggling during visit to overwhelmed Italian island

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged the swift return of “irregular” migrants and a crackdown on smugglers Sunday during a visit with Italy’s premier to a tiny fishing island overwhelmed with nearly 7,000 migrant arrivals in a single day this week

EU pledges crackdown on 'brutal' migrant smuggling during visit to overwhelmed Italian island
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Israel criticizes UN vote to list ruins near ancient Jericho as World Heritage Site in Palestine

A U.N. committee has voted to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine

Israel criticizes UN vote to list ruins near ancient Jericho as World Heritage Site in Palestine
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Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge

Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party

Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge
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South Korea's Yoon warns against Russia-North Korea military cooperation and plans to discuss at UN

South Korea’s president says the international community “will unite more tightly” to cope with deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, as he plans to raise the issue with world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly this week

South Korea's Yoon warns against Russia-North Korea military cooperation and plans to discuss at UN
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For a divided Libya, disastrous floods have become a rallying cry for unity

The disastrous flooding that killed more than 11,000 people has fostered national solidarity among Libyans, long governed by opposing powers

For a divided Libya, disastrous floods have become a rallying cry for unity
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un heads home after Russian journey that raised concern about weapons deals

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way home from Russia at the end of a six-day trip that raised concerns about weapons transfer deals between two countries locked in standoffs with the West

North Korea's Kim Jong Un heads home after Russian journey that raised concern about weapons deals
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United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8

Defending champion Canada has advanced to the Davis Cup Final 8 but the United States was eliminated by Finland

United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8
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UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring 'several' inspectors from monitoring its program

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has harshly criticized Iran for effectively barring several of its most experienced inspectors from monitoring the country’s disputed atomic program

UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring 'several' inspectors from monitoring its program
Europe|News|World

Top EU official heads to an Italian island struggling with migrant influx as Italy toughens stance

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel on Sunday to the Italian island of Lampedusa amid an influx of migrants who arrived this week

Top EU official heads to an Italian island struggling with migrant influx as Italy toughens stance
Crime|Europe|News|World

Activists in Europe mark the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in Iran

Hundreds of people have gathered in central London to mark the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini

Activists in Europe mark the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in Iran
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North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says

The top American military officer says North Korea may be able to boost Russia’s supply of artillery munitions for the war in Ukraine

North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says
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Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier's graft charges were dropped

Hundreds of people have rallied in the Malaysian capital accusing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of helping his key ally to escape prosecution in exchange for political support

Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier's graft charges were dropped
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Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|World

Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of South Korean school teachers are calling for tighter legal protections from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments

Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents
Africa|Crime|Environment|News|World

Libya investigates dams' collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000

Libya’s top prosecutor says he has opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city

Libya investigates dams' collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000
Europe|News|World

Letter showing Pope Pius XII had detailed information from German Jesuit about Nazi crimes revealed

Newly discovered correspondence in the Vatican archives suggests that Pope Pius XII had detailed information from a trusted German Jesuit that up to 6,000 Jews and Poles were being gassed each day in German-occupied Poland

Letter showing Pope Pius XII had detailed information from German Jesuit about Nazi crimes revealed
Environment|News|Science|World

Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England

Climate scientists say storms like Hurricane Lee could become more common in the future as the Gulf of Maine and other bodies of water rapidly warm

Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
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Thousands without power and 1 dead after Atlantic storm Lee pummels New England and Maritime Canada

Atlantic storm Lee has made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, at near-hurricane strength with sustained winds of 70 mph

Thousands without power and 1 dead after Atlantic storm Lee pummels New England and Maritime Canada
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Dozens of Syrians are among the missing in catastrophic floods in Libya, a war monitor says

A war monitoring group says that dozens of Syrians who fled war at home are among the thousands killed and missing in the deadly flooding in Libya

Dozens of Syrians are among the missing in catastrophic floods in Libya, a war monitor says
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia's Far East

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles and an advanced warship on a trip to Russia’s Far East that has sparked concerns about an arms alliance that could fuel President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine

North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia's Far East
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Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97

Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people

Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
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Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders

President Joe Biden has a busy foreign policy agenda next week

Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders
Environment|News|Science|World

Climate change could bring more storms like Hurricane Lee to New England

Climate scientists say that storms like Hurricane Lee could become more common in the future as the Gulf of Maine and other bodies of water rapidly warm

Climate change could bring more storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
Asia|Crime|News|Political|US|World

Outrage boils in Seattle and in India over death of a student and an officer's callous remarks

Demonstrators in Seattle have demanded the resignation of two police officers over the death of a student from India and callous remarks by one of them

Outrage boils in Seattle and in India over death of a student and an officer's callous remarks
Crime|News|US|World

US military orders new interviews on the deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack as criticism persists

The Pentagon’s Central Command has ordered interviews of roughly two dozen more service members who were at the Kabul airport when suicide bombers attacked during U.S. forces’ chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, as criticism persists that the deadly assault could have been stopped

US military orders new interviews on the deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack as criticism persists
Europe|News|World

What's behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy?

Thousand of migrants reached the Italian island of Lampedusa on more than 100 boats this week

What's behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy?
Economy|MidEast|News|World

IMF warns Lebanon that the country is still facing enormous challenges, years after a meltdown began

The International Monetary Fund has warned that Lebanon is still facing enormous economic challenges, four years after the country's historic meltdown began

IMF warns Lebanon that the country is still facing enormous challenges, years after a meltdown began
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When Cold War Kids hits the road, so does Nathan Willett's tennis racket

Like so many tennis fans around the world, Nathan Willett was captivated by Carlos Alcaraz’s five-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final this summer

When Cold War Kids hits the road, so does Nathan Willett's tennis racket
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A new Iran deal shows the Biden administration is willing to pay a big price to free Americans

As the Biden administration heralds the forthcoming release of five U.S. citizens detained by Iran, it’s also confronting questions about the price being paid to bring them home

A new Iran deal shows the Biden administration is willing to pay a big price to free Americans
Africa|MidEast|News|World

They worked for years in Libya. Now an Egyptian village mourns scores of its men killed in flooding

An Egyptian village is mourning dozens of its men killed in the horrific floodwaters that tore through the city of Derna in neighboring Libya

They worked for years in Libya. Now an Egyptian village mourns scores of its men killed in flooding
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Biden announces more Iran sanctions on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

President Joe Biden has announced new U.S. sanctions on “some of Iran’s most egregious human rights abusers” as he marks the anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini

Biden announces more Iran sanctions on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death
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Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his inflated forms, has died at age 91

Renowned Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, whose depictions of people and objects in plump, exaggerated forms became emblems of Colombian art around the world, has died

Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his inflated forms, has died at age 91
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UNESCO puts 2 locations in war-ravaged Ukraine on its list of historic sites in danger

The U.N.’s World Heritage Committee has placed two major historical sites in Ukraine on its list of such sites that it considers to be in danger

UNESCO puts 2 locations in war-ravaged Ukraine on its list of historic sites in danger
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USA Basketball back atop FIBA men's world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1

USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men’s world rankings even after failing to medal at the World Cup

USA Basketball back atop FIBA men's world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1
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Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran

The hostage swap between the U.S. and Iran may be an important step in a new nuclear deal between the West and Iran.

Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran
Africa|Business|Finance|Health|News|US|World

Big Pharma's Johnson & Johnson under investigation in South Africa over 'excessive' drug prices

U.S.-based pharmaceuticals company Johnson & Johnson is being investigated in South Africa for allegedly charging “excessive” prices for a key tuberculosis drug

Big Pharma's Johnson & Johnson under investigation in South Africa over 'excessive' drug prices
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After attacks, British prime minister says American XL Bully dogs are dangerous and will be banned

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described American XL Bully dogs as a “danger to our communities” and announced plans to ban them following a public outcry after a series of recent attacks

After attacks, British prime minister says American XL Bully dogs are dangerous and will be banned
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Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory

Finland is joining its three Baltic neighbors in banning vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory, a joint move in line with a recent interpretation of the European Union’s sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory
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Belarus leader proposes three-way cooperation with Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted a meeting with his Belarusian ally, who referred to this week’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and suggested that Minsk could join Moscow’s efforts to revive an old alliance with Pyongyang

Belarus leader proposes three-way cooperation with Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim
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A daughter of long-detained activist in Bahrain is blocked from traveling to the island kingdom

A daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain has tried to return to the island kingdom to press for her father's release but was turned away from her flight in London

A daughter of long-detained activist in Bahrain is blocked from traveling to the island kingdom
Europe|News|World

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni vows to take 'extraordinary measures' to deal with a migrant influx

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is vowing to take “extraordinary measures” to deal with an influx of migrants

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni vows to take 'extraordinary measures' to deal with a migrant influx
Asia|Health|World

Bangladesh is struggling to cope with a record dengue outbreak in which 778 people have died

Bangladesh is struggling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, with experts saying a lack of a coordinated response is causing more deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease

Bangladesh is struggling to cope with a record dengue outbreak in which 778 people have died
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Nobel Foundation raises the amount for this year’s Nobel Prize awards to 11 million kronor

The Nobel Foundation has decided to raise the award amount for this year’s Nobel Prizes by 1 million kronor ($90,000) to 11 million kronor ($986,270) as the Swedish currency has plummeted recently

Nobel Foundation raises the amount for this year’s Nobel Prize awards to 11 million kronor
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Laos deports human rights lawyer who was fleeing state pressure back to China

A human rights lawyer who was arrested in Laos has been deported back to China despite pleas from rights groups and United Nations experts for his release

Laos deports human rights lawyer who was fleeing state pressure back to China
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Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll eclipsed 11,000

Libyan authorities have limited access to the flooded coastal city of Derna to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings for the more than 10,000 people still missing and presumed dead following a disaster that has already claimed more than 11,000 lives

Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll eclipsed 11,000
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian troops reclaim a village near Bakhmut. It's a small win in a churning counteroffensive

Ukrainian officials say their forces recaptured a war-ravaged settlement in the country’s embattled east — a small territorial win in a churning counteroffensive marked so far by small victories but no major breakthroughs

Ukrainian troops reclaim a village near Bakhmut. It's a small win in a churning counteroffensive
Europe|News|World

Things to know about Sweden's monarchy as King Carl XVI celebrates 50 years on the throne

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years since he ascended the throne on Sept. 15, 1973

Things to know about Sweden's monarchy as King Carl XVI celebrates 50 years on the throne
MidEast|News|World

Iraq steps up repatriations from Islamic State camp in Syria, hoping to reduce militant threats

Iraq is stepping up repatriation of its citizens from a camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of people, mostly wives and children of Islamic State fighters but also supporters of the militant group

Iraq steps up repatriations from Islamic State camp in Syria, hoping to reduce militant threats
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|News|World

More than 700 million people don't know when — or if — they will eat again, UN food chief says

The head of the United Nations food agency says a global hunger crisis has left more than 700 million people not knowing when or if they will eat again

More than 700 million people don't know when — or if — they will eat again, UN food chief says
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Delegation from Yemen's Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom

A delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels has flown into Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom on potentially ending the yearslong war tearing at the Arab world’s poorest nation

Delegation from Yemen's Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom
Africa|Asia|Economy|News|World

China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South

The leaders of China and Zambia have announced an upgrading of their ties as the world’s second-largest economy forges deeper ties with the Global South

China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South
Africa|Asia|Environment|Europe|News|World

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up

From Europe to Africa to southeast Asia, tens of thousands of climate activists around the world launched protests Friday to call for an end to the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels as Earth suffers from dramatic weather extremes

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up
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North Korea's Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russia’s most advanced fighter jet at an aircraft factory on his extended visit to the country

North Korea's Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons
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A mausoleum for transgender women is inaugurated in Mexico's capital as killings continue

Mexican transgender rights activists Kenya Cuevas and Andrea Luna sat in front of their longtime friend Paola Buenrostro’s pink grave in Mexico City

A mausoleum for transgender women is inaugurated in Mexico's capital as killings continue
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The US says Egypt's human rights picture hasn't improved, but it's withholding less aid regardless

The Biden administration will withhold less military aid from Egypt over its human rights abuses this year

The US says Egypt's human rights picture hasn't improved, but it's withholding less aid regardless
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Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington as Congress is debating $24 billion in aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected on Capitol Hill and at the White House next week

Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington as Congress is debating $24 billion in aid for Ukraine
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How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide that

New England will feel some effects from Hurricane Lee but is usually protected from the worst of a hurricane’s wrath by the cold waters of the North Atlantic

How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide that
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Britain, France and Germany say they will keep their nuclear and missiles sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany have announced that they will keep their sanctions on Iran related to the Mideast country’s atomic program and its development of ballistic missiles

Britain, France and Germany say they will keep their nuclear and missiles sanctions on Iran
Business|Economy|News|US|World

US names former commerce secretary, big Democrat donor to coordinate private sector aid for Ukraine

The Biden administration has tapped former Commerce Secretary and major Democratic donor Penny Pritzker to coordinate U.S. efforts to channel private sector reconstruction assistance to Ukraine

US names former commerce secretary, big Democrat donor to coordinate private sector aid for Ukraine
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Israel's Netanyahu is to meet Elon Musk. Their sit-down comes as X faces antisemitism controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he will meet billionaire businessman Elon Musk during a trip to the United States next week

Israel's Netanyahu is to meet Elon Musk. Their sit-down comes as X faces antisemitism controversy
Crime|Europe|News|World

A cash-for visas scandal hits Poland's strongly anti-migration government, weeks before elections

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says he is awaiting results of an investigation into allegations that Polish consulates sold a quarter of a million work visas to migrants from Asia and Africa for thousands of dollars

A cash-for visas scandal hits Poland's strongly anti-migration government, weeks before elections
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help

By meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Russia’s Far East spaceport, President Vladimir Putin signaled his readiness to share rocket technology with Pyongyang

With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help
Americas|News|Technology|Travel|US|World

FAA restores Mexico aviation to highest safety rating

The United States Federal Aviation Administration has returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level two years after downgrading it

FAA restores Mexico aviation to highest safety rating
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Spain’s women's team is still in revolt one day before the new coach names her Nations League squad

The players who won the Women's World Cup for Spain are still in revolt one day before their new coach announces her first squad

Spain’s women's team is still in revolt one day before the new coach names her Nations League squad
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As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor

When water warms, it holds less oxygen, and this can harm aquatic life and degrade water quality. A new study finds that climate change is driving oxygen loss in hundreds of US and European rivers.

As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor
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Russia expels 2 US diplomats, accusing them of 'illegal activity'

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has declared two U_S_ diplomats “persona non grata” and is ordering them to leave the country within seven days for alleged involvement in “illegal activity.”

Russia expels 2 US diplomats, accusing them of 'illegal activity'
Europe|Health|News|World

Botulism outbreak tied to sardines served in Bordeaux leaves 1 person dead and several hospitalized

Regional health officials in France say a 32-year-old woman is dead and a dozen people have been hospitalized after an apparent botulism outbreak

Botulism outbreak tied to sardines served in Bordeaux leaves 1 person dead and several hospitalized
Economy|News|US|World

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war

The United States is sanctioning more than 150 businesses and individuals as it tries to crack down on evasion and deny Russia access to technology, money and financial channels that fuel Moscow's war in Ukraine

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war
Europe|News|World

Italy works to transfer thousands of migrants who reached a tiny island in a day

A migrant reception center in Italy’s southernmost island of Lampedusa is overwhelmed as authorities work to transfer to transfer thousands of newly arrived migrants to the mainland

Italy works to transfer thousands of migrants who reached a tiny island in a day
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France sends the army to ensure water to drought-stricken Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

France is sending military forces to distribute water on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte

France sends the army to ensure water to drought-stricken Indian Ocean island of Mayotte
Environment|Travel|World

Venice and its lagoon again escape inclusion on UNESCO list of heritage sites in danger

The storied Italian lagoon city of Venice escaped inclusion on UNESCO’s list of world heritage in danger during a meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Saudia Arabia on Thursday, as member states commended efforts to preserve both the storied and fragile city and its lagoon

Venice and its lagoon again escape inclusion on UNESCO list of heritage sites in danger
Environment|Europe|News|World

Spain records its third hottest summer since records began as a drought drags on

Spain has recorded its third hottest summer since official records began 62 years ago

Spain records its third hottest summer since records began as a drought drags on
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Moroccans whose homes were destroyed by last week's earthquake face daunting rebuilding decisions

Moroccan families whose homes were destroyed by last week's earthquake face difficult decisions about whether to relocate

Moroccans whose homes were destroyed by last week's earthquake face daunting rebuilding decisions
Health|Science|Travel|World

American explorer says he thought he would die during an 11-day ordeal in a Turkish cave

An American researcher says he thought he would die after falling ill while exploring a Turkish cave system

American explorer says he thought he would die during an 11-day ordeal in a Turkish cave
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya's coastal city of Derna, aid group says

The Libyan Red Crescent says that the death toll from floods in the eastern Libyan city of Derna has soared to 11,300

Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya's coastal city of Derna, aid group says
Europe|News|World

Talks between Serbia and Kosovo break down again. The EU says their hopes of joining are at risk

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have failed again to make progress in talks meant to improve their testy ties

Talks between Serbia and Kosovo break down again. The EU says their hopes of joining are at risk
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Stranded luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer is pulled free at high tide in Greenland

Authorities says the luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer has been successfully pulled free three days after running aground in Greenland with 206 people on board

Stranded luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer is pulled free at high tide in Greenland
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Whole families drowned in Libya's flood. Many didn't realize the danger until they heard dams burst

The wall of water several stories high smashed into apartment buildings, drowning entire families in minutes

Whole families drowned in Libya's flood. Many didn't realize the danger until they heard dams burst
Asia|News|World

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur for expected visit to fighter jet plant

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in far eastern Russia where he is expected to tour a Russian aircraft plant that builds fighter jets

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur for expected visit to fighter jet plant
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After days of heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes in New England, Hurricane Lee up next

After several days of torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes, New England is preparing for something more dangerous lurking offshore — Hurricane Lee

After days of heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes in New England, Hurricane Lee up next
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visits country's close ally China on his 1st official trip abroad

Cambodia's new prime minister, Hun Manet, has arrived in Beijing on his first official trip abroad since taking office last month

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visits country's close ally China on his 1st official trip abroad
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Father of imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich calls on world leaders to urge Russia to free him

The father of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is calling on world leaders meeting at the United Nations next week to stand up for freedom of the press and urge Russia to release him

Father of imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich calls on world leaders to urge Russia to free him
Crime|News|US|World

US should use its influence to help win the freedom of a scholar missing in Iraq, her sister says

The sister of a Russian-Israeli academic at Princeton University who went missing in Iraq nearly six months ago says the United States should use its influence to help win her freedom

US should use its influence to help win the freedom of a scholar missing in Iraq, her sister says
Americas|News|World

Argentina shuts down a publisher that sold books praising the Nazis. One person has been arrested

Argentina’s Federal Police have shut down a publisher that sold books that praised Nazi ideology, seized hundreds of texts and arrested one person as part of what authorities characterized as a “historic seizure” of Nazi propaganda

Argentina shuts down a publisher that sold books praising the Nazis. One person has been arrested
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Afghan soldier who was arrested at US-Mexico border after fleeing Taliban is granted asylum

The brother of an Afghan soldier who fled the Taliban and traveled through nearly a dozen countries before being arrested at the Texas-Mexico border says his sibling has been granted U.S. asylum, allowing him to remain in the country

Afghan soldier who was arrested at US-Mexico border after fleeing Taliban is granted asylum
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Powerful explosion kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel says the blast was caused by mishandled bomb

Palestinian health officials in the Gaza Strip say at least five people have been killed and 20 others wounded in an explosion next to the separation fence along the Israeli frontier with Gaza

Powerful explosion kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel says the blast was caused by mishandled bomb
Environment|Health|Science|World

Earth is outside its 'safe operating space for humanity' on most key measurements, study says

A new study of Earth's health says the planet is outside its “safe operating space for humanity” on six out of nine key measurements

Earth is outside its 'safe operating space for humanity' on most key measurements, study says
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Brazilian Indigenous women use fashion to showcase their claim to rights and the demarcation of land

Indigenous women in Brazil’s capital Brasilia showcased their creations during a fashion event as part of the Third March of Indigenous Women to claim women’s rights and the demarcation of Indigenous lands

Brazilian Indigenous women use fashion to showcase their claim to rights and the demarcation of land
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Son of Aung Sang Suu Kyi is worried about her health in detention and about Myanmar's violent crisis

The son of ousted Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi says he has always avoided talking to the media, but this time is different

Son of Aung Sang Suu Kyi is worried about her health in detention and about Myanmar's violent crisis
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Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage

The world is largely relying on North Korean and Russian media for information about the meeting between the nations' leaders Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin at a space facility in Russia's Far East

Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage
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Taliban hail China's new ambassador with fanfare, say it's a sign for others to establish relations

The Taliban have hailed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is a sign for other nations to come forward and establish relations with them

Taliban hail China's new ambassador with fanfare, say it's a sign for others to establish relations
Europe|News|World

NATO member Romania finds fragments of drones near its border with Ukraine for the third time

Defense officials in NATO member Romania say they have found new fragments of drones similar to those used by the Russian army near its border with war-torn Ukraine, in the third such finding in the past week

NATO member Romania finds fragments of drones near its border with Ukraine for the third time
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Responders dig for bodies in Moroccan mountain villages devastated by last week's earthquake

Moroccan rescuers have been joined by crews from Spain, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as they dig through rubble for bodies still buried in devastated communities in the Atlas Mountains

Responders dig for bodies in Moroccan mountain villages devastated by last week's earthquake
Africa|Europe|MidEast|News|World

A flotilla of migrant boats from Tunisia overwhelms an Italian island and tests Meloni's policy

A flotilla of flimsy boats, crowded with migrants and launched from Tunisia, is overwhelming a tiny Italian island south of Sicily

A flotilla of migrant boats from Tunisia overwhelms an Italian island and tests Meloni's policy
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Searchers race to recover bodies in Libyan city where 5,100 died in flooding after 2 dams collapsed

Search teams are combing streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea to look for bodies in a coastal Libyan city where the collapse of two dams unleashed a massive flash flood that killed at least 5,100 people

Searchers race to recover bodies in Libyan city where 5,100 died in flooding after 2 dams collapsed
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Bill Richardson is mourned in New Mexico after globe-trotting career, lies in state at Capitol

Friends and admirers of former Gov. Bill Richardson are mourning the hard-charging politician whose career spanned the globe, from mountain villages of northern New Mexico as a youthful congressman to the United Nations and a litany of countries on unofficial diplomatic missions that often helped free imprisoned Americans

Bill Richardson is mourned in New Mexico after globe-trotting career, lies in state at Capitol
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Fire in Vietnam's capital kills at least 56 when it engulfs an apartment building

Authorities say a fire in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam’s capital has killed at least 56 people, including at least four children, while an additional 37 people are being treated for injuries

Fire in Vietnam's capital kills at least 56 when it engulfs an apartment building
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Ukrainian attack damages 2 ships, injures 24 people and sets port on fire in Russia-annexed Crimea

Russian authorities say a Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard in Crimea wounded 24 people, damaged two ships undergoing repairs and caused a fire at the facility

Ukrainian attack damages 2 ships, injures 24 people and sets port on fire in Russia-annexed Crimea
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North Korea's Kim vows full support for Moscow at a summit with Putin in Russia

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vowed “full and unconditional support” on Wednesday for Russia’s Vladimir Putin

North Korea's Kim vows full support for Moscow at a summit with Putin in Russia
Environment|News|World

Cyclone that devastated Libya is latest extreme event with some hallmarks of climate change

Scientists say the Mediterranean storm that dumped torrential rain on the Libyan coast is just the latest extreme weather event to carry some hallmarks of climate change

Cyclone that devastated Libya is latest extreme event with some hallmarks of climate change
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Ukrainian pilots could be flying F-16s in three months, Air National Guard head says

The U.S. could have the first Ukrainian pilots trained on F-16 fighter jets before the end of the year, though it will be longer than that before they are flying combat missions

Ukrainian pilots could be flying F-16s in three months, Air National Guard head says
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Rescue teams are frustrated that Morocco did not accept more international help after earthquake

Rescue teams in Europe are frustrated that Morocco did not throw open its doors to more outside assistance after last week's deadly earthquake

Rescue teams are frustrated that Morocco did not accept more international help after earthquake
Health|News|World

American researcher doing well after rescue from a deep Turkish cave, calling it a 'crazy adventure'

Turkish officials say an American researcher who was pulled out of a deep Turkish cave after becoming too sick to climb out on his own is doing well in a Turkish hospital

American researcher doing well after rescue from a deep Turkish cave, calling it a 'crazy adventure'
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Thousands are feared dead and thousands more are missing in flood-ravaged eastern Libya

Emergency workers uncovered more than 1,500 bodies in the wreckage of Libya’s eastern city of Derna, and it was feared the toll could surpass 5,000 after floodwaters smashed through dams and washed away entire neighborhoods of the city

Thousands are feared dead and thousands more are missing in flood-ravaged eastern Libya
Economy|News|World

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as oil prices rise and Oracle weighs on tech stocks

A slide for technology stocks weighed on Wall Street as it prepped for a highly anticipated report on inflation due the next day

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as oil prices rise and Oracle weighs on tech stocks
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North Korea's leader is in Russia to meet Putin, with both locked in standoffs with the West

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rolled into Russia on an armored train to see President Vladimir Putin

North Korea's leader is in Russia to meet Putin, with both locked in standoffs with the West
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Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon

SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon

Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon
Science|World

Ian Wilmut, a British scientist who led the team that cloned Dolly the Sheep, dies at age 79

The British scientist who led the team that cloned Dolly the Sheep in 1996 has died at age 79

Ian Wilmut, a British scientist who led the team that cloned Dolly the Sheep, dies at age 79
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Group of 20 countries agree to increase clean energy but reach no deal on phasing out fossil fuels

Group of 20 leaders have agreed to triple renewable energy and try to increase the funds for climate change-related disasters but maintained the status quo with regards to phasing out carbon spewing coal

Group of 20 countries agree to increase clean energy but reach no deal on phasing out fossil fuels
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Hurricane Lee is charting a new course in weather and could signal more monster storms

Experts say that Hurricane Lee is rewriting old rules of meteorology

Hurricane Lee is charting a new course in weather and could signal more monster storms
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Ukraine's push for NATO membership is rooted in its European past – and its future

For President Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s citizens, the country’s quest for NATO and EU membership is about security – and identity.

Ukraine's push for NATO membership is rooted in its European past – and its future
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Hurricane Idalia intensifies over extremely warm Gulf waters, on track for Florida landfall as a dangerous major hurricane

A hurricane scientist explains the conflict between 2023’s abnormally high ocean heat and the storm-disrupting wind shear accompanying El Niño.

Hurricane Idalia intensifies over extremely warm Gulf waters, on track for Florida landfall as a dangerous major hurricane
US|Videos|World

: (UPDATE)(LKLV) HURRICANE DEBBY MAKES LANDFALL (12pET)

Residents encouraged to stay prepared as Debby moves inland, with flooding concern lasting for days. Brian Abel reports.

: (UPDATE)(LKLV) HURRICANE DEBBY MAKES LANDFALL (12pET)
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Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights

The powerful lower house of Japan’s parliament has passed a bill to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests by activists who say that last-minute revisions by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s conservative party favor opponents of sexual equality instead of guaranteeing equal rights

Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights
MidEast|News|World

What are Iran's missile capabilities?

Ballistic missiles form an important part of Iran's arsenal and were used in its Oct. 1 strike on Israel, an attack that Israel responded to on Saturday with raids on Iranian military sites

What are Iran's missile capabilities?
Africa|News|World

What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?

A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement crisis, and pushed at least one area

What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
Environment|News|World

Hurricane damage will increase in surprising new places in the coming decades. See where it’s trending higher

Hurricane damage will increase in surprising new places in the coming decades. See where it’s trending higher

Hurricane damage will increase in surprising new places in the coming decades. See where it’s trending higher
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

How to get help, stay safe and protect your sanity after a devastating hurricane

How to get help, stay safe and protect your sanity after a devastating hurricane

How to get help, stay safe and protect your sanity after a devastating hurricane

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