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Vessel carrying aid to US-built pier off Gaza leaves Cyprus

A vessel carrying aid to a pier built by the United States off Gaza set sail from Cyprus on Thursday, Cypriot officials said.

Vessel carrying aid to US-built pier off Gaza leaves Cyprus

Sentencing trial set to begin for Florida man who executed 5 women at a bank in 2019

A Florida man will soon learn whether he will be sentenced to death or life in prison for fatally shooting five women in a bank in 2019

Sentencing trial set to begin for Florida man who executed 5 women at a bank in 2019

Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88

Tony O'Reilly, the Irish media tycoon and former H.J.

Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88

Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life have chosen to unionize following a three-day vote

Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and two assists, Connor McDavid added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night to avoid elimination and force a deciding Game 7 in their second-round playoff series

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza

President Joe Biden on Sunday told Morehouse College graduates during his commencement speech that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza have been heartbreaking

Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza

Tunisian rights groups say freedoms threatened under Saied's rule

Freedoms in Tunisia are being threatened under the rule of President Kais Saied and the authorities are using the judiciary and police to punish their opponents, 10 local rights

Tunisian rights groups say freedoms threatened under Saied's rule

US financial markets watchdog to collect data on bilateral repo

The Office of Financial Research (OFR), a U.S.

US financial markets watchdog to collect data on bilateral repo

Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers

Starting forwards Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are both listed as questionable to play for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers

Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland

IBM plans to hire up to 800 more people in Ireland to help build advanced software underpinned by AI technology, the biggest job announcement in the country's multinational sector

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland

Judge to rule next week on Baldwin bid to avoid 'Rust' trial

By Andrew Hay (Reuters) -A New Mexico judge next week will make a decision on Alec Baldwin's request to have charges dropped against him in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, as

Judge to rule next week on Baldwin bid to avoid 'Rust' trial

Inflation-hit Argentina launches new top banknote, worth just $10

Argentina has a new largest banknote, the 10,000 peso, which is five times the size of the previous top bill but still only worth around $10 as the South American country grapples with the

Inflation-hit Argentina launches new top banknote, worth just $10

Main maternity hospital in Rafah stops admitting patients

By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) -The main maternity hospital in the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah has stopped admitting patients, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on

Main maternity hospital in Rafah stops admitting patients

Factbox-Switzerland won Eurovision's jury vote, while viewers favoured Croatia, Israel

Swiss artist Nemo won the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, beating 24 rivals with the song "The Code", while Israel's Eden Golan finished fifth despite

Factbox-Switzerland won Eurovision's jury vote, while viewers favoured Croatia, Israel

US lawmakers urge mediation board to help flight attendants reach labor deals

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -More than 160 U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday urged the National Mediation Board to take steps to help about 80,000 flight attendants reach new contract deals.

US lawmakers urge mediation board to help flight attendants reach labor deals

Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation on Wednesday into the death of a young political activist who died after she went on a partial hunger strike during

Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention

Italian judge throws out defamation case brought by Meloni ally

A Rome university professor was acquitted on Wednesday of slandering Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida for comparing him to a Nazi governor.

Italian judge throws out defamation case brought by Meloni ally

Peru port conflict escalates as Chinese firm insists on original terms

The Chinese state-owned company at the center of a dispute over operations of a megaport it is building on Peru's Pacific coast insisted on Tuesday on terms agreed

Peru port conflict escalates as Chinese firm insists on original terms

Twin decisions from Colombian courts deal blows to Petro's government

Colombia's Supreme Court has ordered the country's interior minister to testify in a corruption probe and the Constitutional Court struck down the creation of the equality ministry

Twin decisions from Colombian courts deal blows to Petro's government

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building

Authorities say a half-dozen University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a building on campus

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building

The WNBA is investigating whether Vegas tourism authority can sponsor Aces players for $100K each

The WNBA is investigating whether the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s $100,000 annual sponsorship to Aces player for this season and next is legal

The WNBA is investigating whether Vegas tourism authority can sponsor Aces players for $100K each

Factbox-Deadline looms for agreement on Dutch coalition

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders and his prospective right-wing government partners gathered on Tuesday for a new round of coalition talks as a deadline set for the end of May

Factbox-Deadline looms for agreement on Dutch coalition

Former South Africa leader Zuma promises jobs and free education as he launches party manifesto

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has lamented the high levels of poverty among black South Africans and promised to create jobs and tackle crime as he launched his new political party’s manifesto ahead of the country’s much anticipated elections

Former South Africa leader Zuma promises jobs and free education as he launches party manifesto

US House Republican Carol Miller defeats primary challenger, Edison projects

U.S. House Republican Carol Miller in a Tuesday primary defeated a challenger who had pleaded guilty to a role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Edison Research projected.

US House Republican Carol Miller defeats primary challenger, Edison projects

Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points to lead a balanced New York offense as the Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 91-80 in front of a sellout crowd of more than 17,000 at the Barclays Center

Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22
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