Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

Jan 6, 2025

Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war.Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those

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Canada Live Updates: Trudeau Is Said to Be Stepping Down as Party Leader, Setting Off Succession Race

Canada Live Updates: Trudeau Is Said to Be Stepping Down as Party Leader, Setting Off Succession Race

Jan 6, 2025

Justin Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, is poised to give up leadership of his party on Monday, according to an official familiar with his plans. He has been under pressure for weeks.Justin Trudeau, who has led the country

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Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove

Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove

Jan 6, 2025

Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia.Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas,

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U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

Jan 6, 2025

Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal.Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. 

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Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

Jan 6, 2025

The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that

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In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility

In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility

Jan 6, 2025

In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the

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Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington

Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington

Jan 6, 2025

The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins. 

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In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies

In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies

Jan 6, 2025

The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South

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Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

Jan 6, 2025

The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid. 

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Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations

Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations

Jan 5, 2025

Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil. 

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