Thousands march in Serbia to mark 1 month since a roof collapse killed 15 people
NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — Thousands joined a protest march on Sunday in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad to mark one month since a concrete…
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Australian woman finds deadly tiger snake at her feet while driving 50 miles per hour
By Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — Police in Australia said a woman was forced to fend off a deadly tiger snake in her vehicle while driving 50 miles…
Continue ReadingSectarian violence has killed at least 130 people in Pakistan’s northwest in the last 10 days
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say sectarian clashes have killed at least 130 people in the northwest during the last 10 days.…
Continue ReadingBangladesh court acquits Zia’s son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attack
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s High Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, and 48…
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He’s the first known transgender lawyer to argue before Supreme Court. For Chase Strangio, the mission ‘is not lost on me’
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A single 15-minute argument in the middle of this week could change Chase Strangio’s life – and the lives of…
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Who is Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director?
CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI and an ardent supporter of the president-elect, has vowed to…
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Israeli strikes kill at least 200 in Gaza as UN halts aid deliveries after more trucks stolen
By Ibrahim Dahman, Abeer Salman, Caitlin Danaher and Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — At least 200 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on northern…
Continue ReadingSerbia rejects responsibility for a water supply explosion in Kosovo as tensions rise
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president has rejected any responsibility for a powerful explosion that temporarily cut water and power…
Continue ReadingRecess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald…
Continue ReadingOver 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend…
Continue ReadingShopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You’re not the only one.
Associated Press Shopping on Temu can feel like playing an arcade game. Instead of using a joystick-controlled claw to grab a toy, visitors to the…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo records first 40-point triple-double of his career as Milwaukee Bucks win sixth straight
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a monster stat line on Saturday, notching his first career 40-point…
Continue ReadingIreland’s incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election
Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) — Results from Ireland’s election suggest the two dominant center-right parties look likely to form a new…
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2024 NFL Week 13: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving leaves many lethargic and in a food coma. But for 22 NFL teams on Sunday, they will have to shake off…
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Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region
By Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden will fulfill a two-year promise to visit Africa as he departs Sunday night…
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Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
By Eyad Kourdi, Tim Lister, Sophie Tanno, Haley Britzky and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — Syrian and Russian jets are stepping up strikes on…
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A Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces. Eight months later, his family still seeks answers
By Ivana Kottasová and Abeer Salman, CNN Shuafat refugee camp, East Jerusalem (CNN) — The six days after Rami Al-Halhouli was shot dead by the…
Continue ReadingSyria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back…
Continue ReadingPutin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to…
Continue ReadingSocial democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland’s election
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Voters in Iceland have joined a global trend and punished incumbents in the country’s parliamentary election. The…
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