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Israeli airstrikes, Palestinian rockets continue even as hopes for a cease-fire grow
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The most violent confrontation in months between Israel and Palestinian militants continued for a third…
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UN human rights body turns attention to Sudan’s conflict as warring generals fight for control
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ top human rights body is holding a one-day emergency session Thursday on Sudan to…
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War, natural disasters left record 71 million people internally displaced in 2022, report says
The war in Ukraine helped push the global total of people left internally displaced by conflict or natural disasters to…
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Sudan doctors syndicate says 25 dead in tribal fighting, as truce talks stall
CAIRO (AP) — Tribal clashes over several days killed 25 people in southern Sudan, the country’s doctors union said Wednesday,…
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Fears over scores of zoo animals caught in Sudan crossfire
ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — Dozens of zoo animals in Sudan’s capital — including an elderly crocodile, parrots and giant lizards…
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Sudan’s death toll rises as warring sides continue talks
CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from the ongoing clashes in Sudan has risen to 604 people, including civilians, the…
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Biden hosts Philippines leader Marcos as China tensions grow
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines for…
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Sudan’s army and rival extend truce, despite ongoing clashes
CAIRO — Sudan’s army and its rival paramilitary said Sunday they will extend a humanitarian cease-fire a further 72 hours.…
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Amid Ukraine war, pope to give vision for Europe in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Pope Francis will outline his vision for the future of Europe during a three-day visit to Hungary…
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Pentagon Papers leaker Ellsberg says he has terminal cancer
WASHINGTON — Daniel Ellsberg, who copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War…
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