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Sun, December 3, 2023 | 13:24

Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas was set to begin Friday morning, Qatar said after a daylong delay extended the agony for those hoping for some relief from the deal, which is to bring the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

World | 2023-11-24 08:21

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on edge over world events

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on edge over world events

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday with heightened security measures in place and tensions running high over the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, potentially casting a shadow over a normally joyous holiday.

World | 2023-11-23 20:12

Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress performing in Ukraine

Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress performing in Ukraine

A Russian actress has been killed in a Ukrainian attack while performing to Russian troops in a Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine, according to her theater.

World | 2023-11-23 19:45

Vietnam president to visit Japan as countries discuss stronger ties

Vietnam president to visit Japan as countries discuss stronger ties

Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong will visit Japan next week, a Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as the two countries discuss strengthening their relations.

2023-11-23 19:45

Britain faces 'living standards disaster,' think tank says

Britain faces 'living standards disaster,' think tank says

British voters are set to suffer a 'living standards disaster,' despite Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt's new tax cut plan, because of the unprecedented fall in household incomes over the course of a parliamentary term, a think tank said on Thursday.

World | 2023-11-23 19:35

Beijing says Philippines enlisted 'foreign forces' to stir trouble in South China Sea

Beijing says Philippines enlisted 'foreign forces' to stir trouble in South China Sea

The Philippines has enlisted 'foreign forces' to patrol the South China Sea and has been stirring up trouble, China's military said on Thursday, referring to joint patrols this week by Philippine and U.S. forces.

2023-11-23 19:34

WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness

WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for details on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, which its China office on Thursday called a 'routine' check.

World | 2023-11-23 15:23

No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel, US say

No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel, US say

The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser and the U.S. said, dashing hopes of relatives that some would be freed on Thursday.

World | 2023-11-23 10:57

Pope meets relatives of Hamas hostages, Palestinian prisoners

Pope meets relatives of Hamas hostages, Palestinian prisoners

Pope Francis on Wednesday met separately with relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza and of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, saying both sides 'suffer so much.'

World | 2023-11-22 20:24

What do we know about Israeli hostages in Gaza?

What do we know about Israeli hostages in Gaza?

The Israeli government voted on Wednesday to back a deal to release some of roughly 240 Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza in exchange for a multi-day truce and the freeing of a greater number of Palestinian prisoners in Israel.

World | 2023-11-22 20:23

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