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Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years.
Israeli opposition lawmakers slammed on Wednesday the establishment of a commission of inquiry into October 7 backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with dozens of MPs tearing up the draft bill.
US Representative Joyce Beatty claims the renaming of the venue is illegal because the change requires “an act of Congress”.
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.
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The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.
Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a “new life” in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP.
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland remain unresolved.
The US Supreme Court refused to let Donald Trump send national guard troops to the Chicago area as the Republican president expands the use of the military for domestic purposes in a growing number of Democratic-led jurisdictions, a policy critics call an effort to punish adversaries and stifle dissent.
Religious leaders started getting together after Oct. 7, 2023, in the hope of preventing a repeat of Arab-Jewish violence that erupted after a previous conflict in Gaza two years earlier.
Newly released US documents reveal emails suggesting Britain’s former prince Andrew discussed “inappropriate friends” with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice.
The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.
The US State Department said it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to “coerce” American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose.
A new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released contains numerous references to US President Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then friend’s private jet, and other claims that his Justice Department described as “untrue and sensationalist”.
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.
The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome “guest” in Australia.
Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.
Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.
Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi’s already frayed tied with Dhaka.
The fire is still active and there are people trapped inside, authorities say.