Israel and Hamas Work Out Differences That Had Delayed Cease-Fire Deal, Netanyahu Says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a meeting of Israel’s political security cabinet on Friday to approve the Gaza cease-fire deal after Israeli
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ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A brief opportunity to take down those Christmas decorations, before the Twin Tiers gets hit with another blast
U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs
Britain’s government on Thursday bowed to pressure and announced new investigations into child sexual exploitation and abuse, less than a month after
Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s president is facing calls to order an inquiry into a police operation that was
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Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details
Negotiators raced on Thursday to resolve last-minute disputes in a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas that would free hostages and halt
Nigerian army says it killed 76 extremists during a weeklong operation in Borno State
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian troops killed 76 Islamic militants in the country’s northeast during operations conducted in various parts of Borno
Hamas knows it hasn’t achieved its aims
Most Hamas officials I have met or spoken to in recent weeks acknowledge that the main goals set by the movement after
Disputes Hold Up Israeli Cabinet Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Deal: Live Updates
The long-sought, tortuously negotiated Gaza cease-fire deal announced on Wednesday came about in part through a remarkable collaboration between President Biden and
Three O’Clock expands into South Asian market
Vietnamese café chain Three O’Clock is set to expand into the South Asian market after awarding exclusive regional franchise rights to India’s
Saif Ali Khan, Famed Bollywood Actor, Is Stabbed at Home in Mumbai
The star Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times in his house in an affluent neighborhood in Mumbai on Thursday,
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing about
Chinese apps including TikTok hit by privacy complaints in Europe
Online privacy campaigners said Thursday they had filed complaints in several European countries against six Chinese companies including TikTok, accusing them of
Less Than Half the 250 Hostages in Gaza Remain There
When Hamas led the Oct. 7, 2023, raids into Israel, killing about 1,200 people, about 250 people were taken into Gaza as
What to Know About the Gaza Cease-Fire
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal. For Palestinians, the agreement provides a respite from a devastating Israeli military campaign
Video of Chile rail tragedy sparks false reports of train crash in India
India’s creaking rail network has seen a string of disasters over the years but dramatic footage of a train pile-up was not
Netanyahu to comment on Gaza ceasefire once deal completed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will issue a statement on the Gaza ceasefire only once the final details have been finalized, his
Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire
The long-sought, tortuously negotiated Gaza cease-fire deal announced on Wednesday came about in part through a remarkable collaboration between President Biden and
‘Joy and worry’ from hostage families as deal reached
“I need to invent a new word to describe it – when joy and worry meet,” says Efrat Machikawa. Her uncle, Gadi
British Man Freed From Prison Over Video Misidentification
More than two years after he was ensnared in a murder conspiracy case, a young man was freed from prison on Wednesday
Argentina to reform anti-dumping system to boost competition
(Reuters) – Argentina will roll out changes to the country’s anti-dumping system in an effort to promote greater competition and bring down
Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat
The Canadian government is preparing billions of dollars in retaliatory measures on U.S. exports to Canada if President-elect Donald J. Trump makes
Arab countries welcome Gaza ceasefire, call for humanitarian relief
Several Arab states have welcomed the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the announced release of hostages. “With this announcement, a
No more miners trapped underground in South Africa, volunteers say
No more illegal miners are believed to be trapped underground at a gold mine in South Africa, volunteers working with rescue teams
Italy will need proof your hotel was really that bad under proposed new law
For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter. This eight-part guide will have
Israel and Hamas Agree to Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say: Live Updates
Updated Jan. 15, 2025, 1:32 p.m. ET Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza,
Posts falsely claim Ethiopia overtook Nigeria to become Africa’s fourth-largest economy
Nigeria’s economy has struggled in recent years due to lower oil prices and tough economic reforms, resulting in a severe cost-of-living crisis.
Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Agree to Provisional Outline of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have provisionally agreed to the broad outline of a cease-fire in Gaza, though they have yet to
Vietnam signs nuclear energy development agreement with Russia
Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement on nuclear energy alongside several other cooperation deals, as reported by Reuters. The signing took
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
As Panama’s president laid a wreath to honor those who died protesting the American occupation 60 years ago, the ceremony attendees were
Mozambique’s new president sworn in despite opposition boycott
Mozambique’s new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in at a low-key ceremony in the capital, Maputo, that was marred by an
Mozambique Is at a Crossroads as a New President Is Sworn In
Decades ago, Mozambique’s liberation party, Frelimo, easily attracted adoring crowds. The promise of salvation from Portuguese colonizers, and a life with jobs
German police investigate far-right election flyer resembling plane ticket calling for deportations
BERLIN (AP) — German police were investigating an election campaign flyer by a far-right party that looks like a plane ticket and
Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.
Bashar Abdo had just returned home last month after four years in the Syrian military when a mob of neighbors and others
Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse authorities of cover up
Survivors of a deadly dive-boat sinking in the Red Sea say they were pressured to sign official witness statements in Arabic –
Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
Chartered flights have been canceled. Performances have been called off or postponed. Tour agencies have fielded requests from travelers who want to
Clip of ‘three-faced’ elephant filmed at Thai parade, not giant India festival
Ahead of the world’s largest gathering of humanity, the six-week Kumbh Mela festival in northern India, a video purportedly showing a “three-faced”
South Korean President Is Detained in Insurrection Inquiry
Investigators have detained South Korea’s impeached leader, Yoon Suk Yeol. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been
Hotel policy change highlights struggles faced by unmarried couples looking for privacy in India
Travel can be tough for unmarried couples looking for a bit of privacy in India. Accommodations routinely decline to let this growing
Image of archaeological remains in Italy falsely linked to S.Korea plane crash
Following the Jeju Air disaster that left 179 people dead in South Korea, reports emerged about a couple thought to have shared