U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

Jan 6, 2025

With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and

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U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

Jan 6, 2025

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow

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U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives

U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives

Jan 6, 2025

The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002. 

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Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister

Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister

Jan 6, 2025

Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He

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Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics

Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics

Jan 6, 2025

With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics. 

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Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department

Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department

Jan 6, 2025

Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top.Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may

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Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.

Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.

Jan 6, 2025

The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to

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West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams

West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams

Jan 6, 2025

Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term.Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations

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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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