Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera

Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera

Jan 2, 2025

The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of law breaking.The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal

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Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil

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Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.

Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.

Jan 1, 2025

​The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.​The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the

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Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?

Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?

Jan 1, 2025

And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier? 

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Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

Jan 1, 2025

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support. 

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Ukraine Forces a Halt to Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe

Ukraine Forces a Halt to Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe

Jan 1, 2025

A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew an agreement that allowed for

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Ivory Coast Says French Forces Will Withdraw

Ivory Coast Says French Forces Will Withdraw

Jan 1, 2025

The troops are expected to leave this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.The troops are expected to leave this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there. 

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Tensions Escalate After Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan With Airstrikes

Tensions Escalate After Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan With Airstrikes

Jan 1, 2025

Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent.Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent. 

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At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause

At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause

Jan 1, 2025

Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark? 

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A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target

A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target

Jan 1, 2025

A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico,

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