UN says Israeli evacuation orders are making it harder to reach those most in need in Gaza
By Tim Lister, Sharon Braithwaite and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — United Nations agencies say that a new round of evacuation orders by the…
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Macron’s party wins parliamentary president role despite rebuke from voters
By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — French lawmakers reelected Yaël Braun-Pivet as president of the National Assembly Thursday, overcoming a…
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — A Seattle police officer has been fired over the “dehumanizing laughter” and “cruel comments” he…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the CN Tower, or Canada’s National Tower. Standing 1,815 feet (553.33m), it is the tallest…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about World War I, also known as the First World War and the Great War,…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. Personal Birth date: August…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US Capitol. Located at 100 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, DC, it is the meeting…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor and writer Bob Newhart. Personal Birth date: September 5, 1929…
Continue ReadingPutin’s summer residence gets new air defenses as Ukraine steps up drone attacks
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — As Ukraine grows bolder in striking targets deep inside Russia, Moscow has quietly upped the security measures…
Continue ReadingPolice officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics
By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — A police officer was attacked and injured in central Paris on Thursday evening, as France ramps up…
Continue ReadingUS rock band manager Travis Leake sentenced to 13 years in Russian penal colony, following drug charges
By Sergey Gudkov, CNN (CNN) — American citizen Travis Leake has been sentenced to 13 years in a penal colony in Russia, state media RIA…
Continue ReadingIsraeli lawmakers vote overwhelmingly against Palestinian statehood, challenging US policy
By Andrew Carey, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — The Biden administration received another rebuff from Israel Wednesday night – this time from the…
Continue ReadingJury delivers mixed verdicts for the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Jurors returned mixed verdicts Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha…
Continue ReadingDubai princess’s Instagram account announces divorce with royal husband
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — The daughter of Dubai’s ruler has apparently announced her divorce on social media in what would be a rare…
Continue ReadingUrsula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Ursula von der Leyen has been reelected to a second five-year term as president of the European Commission…
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