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Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to…
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Commenting on Navalny’s death for first time, Putin says he supported prisoner swap for his foe
Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Monday that he supported an idea to release opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a…
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Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli…
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US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea
UNITED NATIONS — The United States called on the U.N. Security Council Wednesday to take urgent action against Yemen’s Houthi…
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Hong Kong court begins Day 2 of activist publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial
HONG KONG — The national security trial of Hong Kong’s famous activist publisher Jimmy Lai entered its second day Tuesday,…
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Gunmen wound seven in rush hour attack near Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to extend their cease-fire by another day, just minutes before it was…
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Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan and China meet to restart trilateral summit
SEOUL, South Korea — SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The top diplomats from South Korea, Japan and China met Sunday…
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Jewish protesters stage sit-in at California federal building, demand Gaza cease-fire
Hundreds of protesters led by Jewish peace activists calling for a cease fire in Gaza have staged a sit-in inside…
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France’s Macron opens Gaza aid conference with appeal to Israel to protect civilians
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron opened a Gaza aid conference on Thursday with an appeal for Israel to protect…
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