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Venezuela opposition says leader Pilieri arrested in Caracas after rally

Venezuela's opposition coalition said on Wednesday that party leader Biagio Pilieri was arrested in Caracas after appearing at a rally alongside coalition leader Maria Corina

Venezuela opposition says leader Pilieri arrested in Caracas after rally
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Yemen's Houthis will let salvage crews access oil tanker they set ablaze in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi group has agreed to allow tugboats and rescue ships to reach a damaged crude oil tanker in the Red Sea, Iran's

Yemen's Houthis will let salvage crews access oil tanker they set ablaze in Red Sea
News|World

UN food agency suspends staff movement in Gaza after vehicle fired on

The United Nations World Food Programme temporarily suspended movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, saying at least 10 bullets

UN food agency suspends staff movement in Gaza after vehicle fired on
News|World

Russia bans entry to dozens of American journalists, including WSJ, NYT and Washington Post

Russia bans entry to dozens of American journalists, including WSJ, NYT and Washington Post

Russia bans entry to dozens of American journalists, including WSJ, NYT and Washington Post
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Body of Israeli soldier abducted on Oct 7 recovered, military says

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that the body of a soldier abducted by Gaza militants on October 7 was rescued and taken to Israel.

Body of Israeli soldier abducted on Oct 7 recovered, military says
News|World

Rallies and arrests mark one month since disputed Venezuela election

Supporters of Venezuela's political opposition and backers of the ruling party each held rallies on

Rallies and arrests mark one month since disputed Venezuela election
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Israeli military says it failed to protect civilians in settler attack on Palestinians

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had failed to protect civilians when settlers carried out a deadly attack on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, amid

Israeli military says it failed to protect civilians in settler attack on Palestinians
Americas|News|World

Biden administration may soon restart key immigration program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

Biden administration may soon restart key immigration program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

Biden administration may soon restart key immigration program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
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US sanctions Israeli group and individual for alleged West Bank violence against Palestinians

US sanctions Israeli group and individual for alleged West Bank violence against Palestinians

US sanctions Israeli group and individual for alleged West Bank violence against Palestinians
Economy|News|World

Hungry Gazans face crippling price rises as war rages

Most Palestinians shopping for hungry families can only stare at the meagre offerings in Gaza City's street markets, frustrated that soaring prices and shortages of

Hungry Gazans face crippling price rises as war rages
Environment|MidEast|News|World

Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon warns

Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon warns

Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon warns
Europe|News|World

NATO stresses commitment to strengthen Ukraine's defences

NATO members reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen Ukraine's defences at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, which brings together officials from Ukraine and the

NATO stresses commitment to strengthen Ukraine's defences
MidEast|News|World

Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says

The fate of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is "largely a question that is going to be answered" by the leader of the Palestinian militant group, Deputy CIA Director David Cohen

Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says
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Ukraine says fear of escalation among allies is major problem

Ukraine's top diplomat said on Wednesday that the biggest problem faced by Kyiv as it battles Russia is that its allies are afraid of approving new policies to

Ukraine says fear of escalation among allies is major problem
Americas|News|Political|World

Mexico to debate judicial reform next week as diplomatic tensions simmer

A controversial reform of Mexico's judiciary will be debated and voted on in Congress next week, a leading ruling party lawmaker said on Wednesday, amid concerns from Canada

Mexico to debate judicial reform next week as diplomatic tensions simmer
Americas|Asia|News|Political|World

China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House says

The White House says Beijing and Washington will plan for a phone call in the coming weeks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden

China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House says
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Red Sea insurance nearly doubles after attacked oil tanker appears to leak oil

The cost of insurance for ships sailing through the Red Sea has nearly doubled after Yemen's Houthis attacked a tanker that appears to be

Red Sea insurance nearly doubles after attacked oil tanker appears to leak oil
Health|News|World

Gaza teen amputee recalls nightmare of losing arms in Israeli strike

Teenager Diaa al-Adini was one of the few Palestinians who found a functioning hospital in war-ravaged Gaza after he was wounded by an Israeli strike.

Gaza teen amputee recalls nightmare of losing arms in Israeli strike
News|World

UN Security Council renews peacekeeping force in Lebanon

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to extend a long-running peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for another year, but Israel's

UN Security Council renews peacekeeping force in Lebanon
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Russia faces "difficult fight" to retake Ukraine-held area, says top US spy

Russian President Vladimir Putin will mount a counteroffensive to try to retake territory in the Kursk region captured by Ukrainian troops, but Russian

Russia faces "difficult fight" to retake Ukraine-held area, says top US spy
Africa|Health|News|World

Countries donate mpox vaccines to combat outbreak in Africa

Some countries have pledged to donate doses of mpox vaccines to combat an outbreak of the disease in Africa, after the World Health Organization declared it a global public health emergency

Countries donate mpox vaccines to combat outbreak in Africa
Environment|News|World

Ecuador's citizens voted to stop oil drilling in heart of Amazon. A year later, it hasn't happened

Voters in Ecuador last year approved a referendum to keep some 700 million barrels of crude oil in the ground in Yasuni National Park

Ecuador's citizens voted to stop oil drilling in heart of Amazon. A year later, it hasn't happened
Europe|News|World

Landslide in southern Italy leaves woman and son missing, feared dead

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Landslide in southern Italy leaves woman and son missing, feared dead
News|Political|World

Israel launches large-scale West Bank raid as minister calls for Gaza-style operation

Israel launches large-scale West Bank raid as minister calls for Gaza-style operation

Israel launches large-scale West Bank raid as minister calls for Gaza-style operation
Travel|World

Inside the town where three religions come together

Inside the town where three religions come together

Inside the town where three religions come together

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