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White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets

The White House has released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza

White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets
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‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests

‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests

‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests
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Iranian protester Erfan Soltani faces execution

26-year-old Erfan Soltani is believed to be the first anti-regime protester in the latest Iranian uprising to reportedly be given the death sentence, according to human rights organizations. CNN's Isobel Yeung spoke to his relative.

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani faces execution
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US warns Iran that 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN meeting

U.S. and Iranian officials faced each other at the U.N. Security Council, where America’s envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower the temperature between the two adversaries

US warns Iran that 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN meeting
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Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas

Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas

Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas
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Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran is mostly aimed at Trump, experts say

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has outlined his vision for a democratic Iran on social media

Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran is mostly aimed at Trump, experts say
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir recounts her journey after her son's abduction by Hamas

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, known for her advocacy for hostages abducted by Hamas-led militants, has a memoir coming out this spring

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir recounts her journey after her son's abduction by Hamas
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Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
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Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

Israel plans to honor the late Charlie Kirk for his efforts against antisemitism

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
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Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel

Iranian officials signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervened in the domestic unrest

Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel
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Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead

President Donald Trump says he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters

Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead
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US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave
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Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop

Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop

Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop
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The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

Activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,571, and Iranian state TV acknowledges there was a high death toll

The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500
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Activists say Iran has aired at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture

Iranian state media has aired at least 97 confessions from protesters since Dec. 28, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency

Activists say Iran has aired at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture
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As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move

As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move

As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
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Man accused of recklessly driving U-Haul into Iran protest in Los Angeles, police say

A man accused of steering a U-Haul truck toward a Los Angeles demonstration over the weekend in support of Iran’s protests has been released after being arrested on suspicion of reckless driving, officials say

Man accused of recklessly driving U-Haul into Iran protest in Los Angeles, police say
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Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages

President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests

Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages
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Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran

Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran

Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran
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A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent

A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent

A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent
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Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
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Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee

Hospital officials in Gaza say an Israeli drone strike has killed three Palestinians who crossed the ceasefire line

Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee
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A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran

A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran

A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran
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US launches new retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria after deadly ambush

The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria

US launches new retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria after deadly ambush
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Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities
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Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
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US carries out strikes in Syria as part of ongoing retaliation against ISIS

US carries out strikes in Syria as part of ongoing retaliation against ISIS

US carries out strikes in Syria as part of ongoing retaliation against ISIS
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Video shows armed men beating a Palestinian in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

Masked men armed with sticks have attacked a Palestinian man in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

Video shows armed men beating a Palestinian in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
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Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest

Opening statements began Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford students who overtook a university building during 2024 pro-Palestine protests

Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest
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Separatist group in southern Yemen announces dissolution after its leader flees to the UAE

Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, is set to dismantle its institutions effective Friday

Separatist group in southern Yemen announces dissolution after its leader flees to the UAE
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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
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Separatist group in Yemen loses contact with delegation that went to Riyadh for talks

A separatist group in southern Yemen says it's urgently trying to contact a delegation that traveled to the Saudi capital for talks meant to de-escalate recent tensions

Separatist group in Yemen loses contact with delegation that went to Riyadh for talks
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Civilians flee Aleppo as clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish forces escalate

Fighting has escalated in Syria's northern city of Aleppo

Civilians flee Aleppo as clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish forces escalate
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Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela

As Iran is gripped by new protests, many people there are focused on the U.S. raid in Venezuela and wonder whether the same could occur in Tehran

Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela
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Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a controversial settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two

Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two
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Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as toll rises to 36

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy have conducted a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as toll rises to 36
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Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has sparked global controversy

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework
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Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south

Yemen’s separatist movement has announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country accept the move

Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
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No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters

No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters

No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters
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Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing

A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire

Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing
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Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
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Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
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What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
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Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza

Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
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Roughly two dozen ISIS operatives killed or captured since US retaliatory strikes this month

Roughly two dozen ISIS operatives killed or captured since US retaliatory strikes this month

Roughly two dozen ISIS operatives killed or captured since US retaliatory strikes this month
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During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program

President Donald Trump is warning Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program

During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program
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A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him
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Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays

Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays

Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays
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4 dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators

At least four people have been killed and dozens wounded in clashes on Syria’s coast

4 dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators
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Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond immediately to any military movements of separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates that undermine de-escalation efforts in the south

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action
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How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories

Comedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S. The series is part of a wave of TV shows by Arab or Muslim American creators that aim to tell authentic stories without relying on stereotypes

How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
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Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombing

Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside a mosque in Homs, Syria, after a bombing killed eight people and wounded 18

Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombing
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Eight killed in Syria mosque explosion during Friday prayers

Eight killed in Syria mosque explosion during Friday prayers

Eight killed in Syria mosque explosion during Friday prayers
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A Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel and injures 2 others

Police say that two people have been killed and at least two more injured in northern Israel in a car-ramming and stabbing attack by a Palestinian man

A Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel and injures 2 others
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Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 8 dead and 18 wounded

A bombing at a mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers has killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others

Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 8 dead and 18 wounded
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Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say

Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say

Two Israelis killed in Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
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Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year

Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year

Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year
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Saudi Arabia urges Yemen's separatists to leave 2 governorates as the anti-rebel coalition strains

Saudi Arabia has called on separatists in southern Yemen to withdraw from two governorates they now hold

Saudi Arabia urges Yemen's separatists to leave 2 governorates as the anti-rebel coalition strains
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Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
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In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
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3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank

Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the West Bank city of Jenin

3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank
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Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan
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Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's
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Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
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A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and wounded one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
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Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials

Search teams in Turkey have recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a jet crash that killed eight people, including Libya’s military chief

Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials
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Yemen’s warring parties agree on biggest prisoner exchange deal so far

Yemen’s warring parties agree on biggest prisoner exchange deal so far

Yemen’s warring parties agree on biggest prisoner exchange deal so far
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Yemen’s sides agree to release 2,900 detainees in war's largest exchange

Yemen’s government and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have agreed to release 2,900 detainees in the largest swap during the 11-year civil war

Yemen’s sides agree to release 2,900 detainees in war's largest exchange
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Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian teen in West Bank

A video reviewed by CNN shows IDF soldiers shooting a teenager at point blank. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports from Jerusalem.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian teen in West Bank
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Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now

Sudan’s prime minister is proposing a wide-ranging peace initiative to end a nearly 1,000-day war with a rival paramilitary force

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now
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Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF amid integration talks

Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF amid integration talks

Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF amid integration talks
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Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank
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Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

Israel’s far-right finance minister says the Cabinet has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank
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Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza

Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza

Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza