What did Israel know about Hamas’ October 7 attack?
By Rob Picheta and Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Hamas’ surprise attack on October 7 left Israel flat-footed, sparking a backlash that is…
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Russia’s Lavrov declares at security talks that his country’s goals in Ukraine are unchanged
By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has delivered…
Continue ReadingA secret trip by Henry Kissinger grew into a half-century-long relationship with China
By KEN MORITSUGU and DIDI TANG Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Official China called Henry Kissinger “an old friend.” A commentator likened him…
Continue ReadingCyprus and Chevron reach a deal to develop an offshore natural gas field, ending years of delays
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — An official says the Cyprus government and U.S. energy company Chevron have reached…
Continue ReadingUS lawmakers push for federal holiday honoring Rosa Parks on the anniversary of her arrest
By Rikki Klaus, CNN (CNN) — On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a city bus after work in Montgomery, Alabama, and sat down. As the bus…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban’s new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan’s rulers court foreign investment
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban government’s new ambassador to China has arrived in Beijing. It is the first time Afghanistan’s…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 1: Israel, Trump trial, Lead pipes, Climate, TikTok ban
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Many colleges and universities have struggled in recent weeks to balance free speech on the Israel-Hamas war…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 1: Israel, Trump trial, Lead pipes, Climate, TikTok ban
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Many colleges and universities have struggled in recent weeks to balance free speech on the Israel-Hamas…
Continue ReadingThe resumption of the Israel-Hamas war casts long shadow over Dubai’s COP28 climate talks
By JON GAMBRELL and MALAK HARB Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As world leaders gathered for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai,…
Continue ReadingGunfire erupts in Guinea-Bissau’s capital during reported clashes between security forces
By DARCICIO BARBOSA Associated Press BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Gunfire in Guinea-Bissau’s capital erupted late Thursday night and continued…
Continue ReadingLittle food, a beating and lice: What freed Israeli hostages are saying about being held by Hamas
By Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Kept in the dark. Forced to sit in silence. Fed only meager rations. These and even more chilling scraps of…
Continue ReadingMadagascar’s top court ratifies president’s reelection in vote boycotted by opposition
By SARAH TETAUD Associated Press ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar’s top court has ratified the victory of incumbent President Andry…
Continue ReadingUN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court has ordered Venezuela not to take any action that…
Continue ReadingA blind mole that swims through sand has been rediscovered after nearly 100 years
By Nell Lewis, CNN (CNN) — A blind golden mole that glides through sand has been rediscovered in South Africa, 87 years after wildlife experts…
Continue ReadingJapan expresses concern about Ospreys continuing to fly as some crash details emerge
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top government spokesperson expressed concern Friday that the U.S. military is…
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Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is again rolling through neighborhoods in food, clothing and toy drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa and Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! “We will be driving through neighborhoods…
Continue ReadingKing Charles says world heading for ‘dangerous uncharted territory’ at global leaders summit
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — King Charles III told world leaders Friday that the warning signs of the climate crisis are being ignored and…
Continue ReadingThe Philippines opens a new monitoring base on a remote island in the disputed South China Sea
By JIM GOMEZ, AARON FAVILA and JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated Press THITU ISLAND, South China Sea (AP) — The Philippines inaugurated a new coast guard…
Continue Reading11 civilians are killed in an attack by gunmen in Iraq’s eastern Diyala province
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Security officials say 11 people have been killed in an attack by a group armed with…
Continue ReadingKiwi birds born in New Zealand’s capital for first time in over a century
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Conservationists have discovered two kiwi chicks in Wellington, the first wild births recorded for…
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