Today: December 07, 2024
Today: December 07, 2024

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MidEast|Political|World

Syrian troops withdraw from the south of the country as they rush to defend Homs

The Syrian army has withdrawn from much of southern Syria, leaving more areas of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters

Syrian troops withdraw from the south of the country as they rush to defend Homs
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political

No concerns over Trump vow to lift LNG exports cap, Qatar energy minister says

Qatar has no concerns about U.S.

No concerns over Trump vow to lift LNG exports cap, Qatar energy minister says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Denmark has delivered a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris
MidEast|Political|US|World

Qatar says it is engaging with Trump team on Gaza ceasefire

Qatar is engaging with the incoming Trump administration on Gaza after sensing fresh momentum for ceasefire talks following the U.S. election, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign

Qatar says it is engaging with Trump team on Gaza ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine receives second batch of F16 fighter jets from Denmark, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday said a second batch of F-16 fighter jets had arrived in Ukraine from Denmark.

Ukraine receives second batch of F16 fighter jets from Denmark, Zelenskiy says
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and neighbors close their borders with Syria

Palestinian officials say at least 29 people were killed, including four medical staff, when Israeli strikes pummeled the area around one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and neighbors close their borders with Syria
Asia|Political|World

South Korea ruling party opposes Yoon impeachment and first lady special probe bills - Yonhap

South Korea's ruling party lawmakers on Saturday decided to oppose an impeachment vote of President Yoon Suk Yeol and a special counsel investigation bill on the first lady, local

South Korea ruling party opposes Yoon impeachment and first lady special probe bills - Yonhap
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity

France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019

Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump returns to world stage at Notre-Dame reopening in Paris

U.S.

Trump returns to world stage at Notre-Dame reopening in Paris
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope creates 21 cardinals, many of them reformers in their own right, to carry out his reform plans

Pope Francis is installing 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agenda

Pope creates 21 cardinals, many of them reformers in their own right, to carry out his reform plans
Election|Political|US

Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results

Voters in some parts of the country are discovering that having their say at the ballot box is not necessarily the final word, even though this year's election was over a month ago

Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results
Election|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening and to meet with Macron

President-elect Donald Trump is off to Paris on his first international trip since the election

Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening and to meet with Macron
Election|Europe|Political|World

Germany's far-right AfD nominates chancellor candidate ahead of election

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) will nominate on Saturday its first chancellor candidate in its 11-year history ahead of a snap election set for February as

Germany's far-right AfD nominates chancellor candidate ahead of election
Election|Political|US

The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters

Four Democrats are running for Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task of reinvigorating a party demoralized by a second loss to President-elect Donald Trump

The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters
MidEast|Political|World

Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse?

The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years ago

Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse?
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Australia defends action on antisemitism after Netanyahu criticism

Australia's government defended its record on curbing antisemitism on Saturday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused it of anti-Israel policies, following an arson

Australia defends action on antisemitism after Netanyahu criticism
Crime|Political|US

Bureau of Prisons agrees to court monitor, public acknowledgement of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse

A legal settlement in the wake of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse will force the federal Bureau of Prisons to open its doors to a court-appointed monitor and publicly acknowledge pervasive misconduct at its now-shuttered women’s prison in California

Bureau of Prisons agrees to court monitor, public acknowledgement of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse
MidEast|Political|World

Syrian rebels quicken momentum as Assad tries to shore up defence

Syrian rebels readied to press their lightning advance on Saturday as government forces buttressed collapsing frontlines and bombarded

Syrian rebels quicken momentum as Assad tries to shore up defence
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

US says Romanians must have confidence their elections are free from foreign malign influence

Romanians must have confidence their elections are free of foreign malign influence, the U.S.

US says Romanians must have confidence their elections are free from foreign malign influence
Asia|Political|World

South Korea president set to survive impeachment after governing lawmakers boycott vote

South Korea president set to survive impeachment after governing lawmakers boycott vote

South Korea president set to survive impeachment after governing lawmakers boycott vote
Asia|Political|World

'I tried to block them with my body': South Korean politician on confronting soldier during martial law

An Gwi-ryeong, spokesperson for South Korea's Democratic Party, went viral as footage showed her tussling with an armed soldier after the country's president imposed martial law on December 3. The decree was short-lived, with lawmakers overturning it hours later. CNN's Ivan Watson speaks to An about the tense moment that has been viewed millions of times.

'I tried to block them with my body': South Korean politician on confronting soldier during martial law
Asia|Political|World

CNN on the scene outside parliament as South Korea’s president says he will lift martial law order

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said he will lift his martial law order following the parliamentary vote to block it. CNN’s Mike Valerio reports from the scene in Seoul.

CNN on the scene outside parliament as South Korea’s president says he will lift martial law order
Africa|Economy|Election|Political

Ghana votes amid hopes for better economic times

Ghana held a presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis

Ghana votes amid hopes for better economic times
Asia|Political|World

Prospects for President Yoon's impeachment are dim with ruling party boycotting vote

Most ruling party lawmakers are boycotting a parliamentary vote soughts by the opposition to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law

Prospects for President Yoon's impeachment are dim with ruling party boycotting vote

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