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World welcomes 2024 with New Year’s fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell

(Reuters) -The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and somber reflection. Sydney sparkled under a shower of silver and gold fireworks commemorating the...

Gaza war ‘most dangerous ever’ for journalists, says rights group

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The first 10 weeks of the Israel-Gaza war have been the deadliest recorded for journalists, with the most journalists killed in...

No Christmas tree in Bethlehem as holiday pared down over Gaza war

By Mustafa Abu Ganeyeh BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) - There will be no Christmas tree in Bethlehem this year as the traditional site of Jesus'...

Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on US foreign policy, died on Wednesday at...

Kenya speaker gives lawmakers a dressing down on attire

Nairobi (AFP) – The speaker of Kenya's parliament has cracked down on what he described as inappropriate attire worn by MPs, even banning traditional African...

The frantic effort behind the Hamas-Israel truce deal

Washington (AFP) – A secret cell headed by CIA and Mossad chiefs, and multiple contacts between US President Joe Biden and leaders of Israel, Qatar,...

King Charles celebrates 75th birthday by launching new food project

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles celebrates his 75th birthday on Tuesday and will use the occasion to launch a new scheme to tackle...

UN flags at half-mast for staff killed in Gaza

Geneva (AFP) – Flags flew at half-mast at UN compounds across the globe Monday, as staff observed a minute's silence for the more than 100...

Gaza in spotlight as Arab, Muslim blocs meet in Saudi

Riyadh (AFP) – Arab leaders and Iran's president are in the Saudi capital Saturday for a summit meeting expected to underscore demands that Israel's war...

King’s speech: UK government to focus on crime, economy – and rolling back climate measures

Britain's government set out its plans to tackle crime, boost growth and water down climate change measures on Tuesday, an unashamedly political agenda that...

UK’s Sunak makes pre-election pitch in first King’s Speech since 1951

London (AFP) – Charles III gives the first King's Speech in more than 70 years Tuesday, formally opening the UK parliament with a run-down of...

Trump Vows to Reinstate Muslim ‘Travel Ban’ if Re-elected

Donald Trump, a frontrunner to win the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, made a tough stance on immigrants a cornerstone of his first White House...

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