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Gaza Truce To Take Effect 0630 GMT Sunday: Mediator Qatar
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Doha: A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will take effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday morning, Qatar, which helped mediate the deal, said on Saturday.
"As coordinated by the parties to the agreement and the…
China Says Population Fell For Third Year In A Row In 2024
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Beijing: China said Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth…
Inmates Battling LA Wildfires See Chance For Redemption
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Pacific Palisades: Inmate Jacob Castro cuts firebreaks in the hills around Los Angeles. It's hard work, but having been in prison for 29 years, it is a chance for redemption.
"It's the first thing I've done in my life that I'm…
World Leaders Urge Aid, War’s End After Gaza Deal
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Paris: World figures hailed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas, urging them to stick to it and hurry aid to Gaza civilians.
Here is a roundup of reactions from…
Washington Ramps Up Security for Trump’s Inauguration
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Washington: With extensive fencing, drones, and a force of 25,000 security personnel, the US capital is gearing up for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration under heightened security measures following a turbulent election…
South Korean President Yoon Arrested Over Failed Martial Law Bid
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Seoul: Impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday following his unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law, marking the first time in the nation's history that a sitting president has been detained. This…
Fire-Wrecked Los Angeles Gets A Break As Winds Drop
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Los Angeles: Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes.
More than a week after fires fanned by hurricane-force gusts…
Ukraine Critical Infrastructure Hit In ‘Massive’ Russian Attack
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Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities in the west of the country said Wednesday that critical infrastructure facilities had been targeted in a "massive" Russian missile attack after air alerts sounded nationwide.
The apparent…
Palestinian Health Ministry Says Israeli Air Strike Kills 6 In West Bank
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Palestinian Territories: The Palestinian health ministry said Tuesday that an Israeli air strike on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank killed six people, including a teenager, with the Israeli military confirming it…
US Securities Regulator Sues Musk Over Purchase Of Twitter Shares
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Washington: The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published Tuesday.…