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Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief

Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief
Palestinians say north Gaza destruction is widespread as rights group warns some may never return

Palestinians say north Gaza destruction is widespread as rights group warns some may never return

Democrats in Congress urge Biden to sanction Israelis over West Bank violence

Democrats in Congress urge Biden to sanction Israelis over West Bank violence

Sri Lankan president's coalition set for majority in snap election

Sri Lankan president's coalition set for majority in snap election

Lebanese ceasefire efforts inch ahead as Israel keeps up fierce bombardment

Lebanese ceasefire efforts inch ahead as Israel keeps up fierce bombardment

Man kills himself with blasts outside Brazil's Supreme Court after failing to get inside

Man kills himself with blasts outside Brazil's Supreme Court after failing to get inside

French weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of UN arms embargo, says Amnesty

French weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of UN arms embargo, says Amnesty

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza Strip

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza Strip

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Canada next week

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Canada next week

Voting ends in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president

Voting ends in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president

French prosecutors seek a 2-year prison sentence and ineligibility period against Marine Le Pen

French prosecutors seek a 2-year prison sentence and ineligibility period against Marine Le Pen

Indonesia's VP visits area hit by Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano eruptions

Indonesia's VP visits area hit by Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano eruptions

Biden heads to international summits in Peru and Brazil as world leaders brace for Trump presidency

Biden heads to international summits in Peru and Brazil as world leaders brace for Trump presidency

Sri Lanka election: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks increased parliamentary strength

Sri Lanka election: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks increased parliamentary strength

India's toxic smog hides Taj Mahal, delays flights

India's toxic smog hides Taj Mahal, delays flights

Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland

Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland

Pro-Khalistan activist wanted by India arrested in Canada

Pro-Khalistan activist wanted by India arrested in Canada

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Mideast wars and Trump's return raise worries

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Mideast wars and Trump's return raise worries

Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance

Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements

Bone-chilling details about little Sara Sharif's murder surface

Bone-chilling details about little Sara Sharif's murder surface

Republicans win House of Representatives, securing hold on US government

Republicans win House of Representatives, securing hold on US government

Six Israeli troops killed, deadly strikes in Lebanon

Six Israeli troops killed, deadly strikes in Lebanon

Biden, Xi arrive in Peru ahead of face-to-face at Asia-Pacific summit

Biden, Xi arrive in Peru ahead of face-to-face at Asia-Pacific summit

Russia launches drone, missile barrage on Kyiv

Russia launches drone, missile barrage on Kyiv

CIA official charged in leak of Israel plans to strike Iran: report

CIA official charged in leak of Israel plans to strike Iran: report

Thune's Senate leadership signals a degree of independence from Trump

Thune's Senate leadership signals a degree of independence from Trump

'Welcome back': Biden greets Trump at the White House

'Welcome back': Biden greets Trump at the White House

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader

Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus slams rich nations for burning up the planet at UN climate talks

Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus slams rich nations for burning up the planet at UN climate talks

Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says

Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says

Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion

Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion

Why is only limited aid getting to Palestinians inside Gaza?

Why is only limited aid getting to Palestinians inside Gaza?