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Croatia holds presidential election with incumbent NATO, EU critic favored 

December 29, 2024 - 12:50
President Zoran Milanović, who is often compared to Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents, faces seven other contenders, including Dragan Primorac, the candidate of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union

Will New Year's Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions?

December 29, 2024 - 12:14
A majority of U.S adults intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll

Syria's Jewish community can visit one of world's oldest synagogues again

December 29, 2024 - 12:01
Syria’s 13-year civil war left synagogue partially destroyed; walls and roofs have collapsed and some artifacts are missing

In photos: South Korea plane crash

December 29, 2024 - 10:40
South Korean authorities say at least 179 people died when a passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after skidding off a runway and slamming into a concrete fence. The Jeju Air jet carrying 181 people, was returning from Bangkok.

3 die off northern France coast in Channel crossing attempt 

December 29, 2024 - 10:00
Rescuers assisted 45 individuals, including four who were transported to hospitals

Tornadoes in Texas, Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east 

December 29, 2024 - 09:36
National Weather Service issues severe thunder storm warnings with possibility of tornadoes in western Georgia, northwestern tip of Florida and elsewhere

December 29, 2024 - 1400 UTC

December 29, 2024 - 09:00

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally 

December 29, 2024 - 08:29
'We can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia. [...] We are not saying that it was done intentionally, but it was done,' he told Azerbaijani state television. 

Gaza captors tortured hostages, including minors, Israeli report says 

December 29, 2024 - 06:16
The report is based on interviews with the medical and welfare teams which treated more than 100 Israeli and foreign hostages, most of whom were released in late November 2023

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office

December 29, 2024 - 05:19
State media didn't elaborate on the anti-US strategy

December 29, 2024 - 1000 UTC

December 29, 2024 - 05:00

New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader

December 29, 2024 - 04:38
Kavelashvili is hard-line critic of the West

India shows no willingness to extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh

December 29, 2024 - 03:37
Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India during the massive student-led protests of her regime in Bangladesh earlier this year

AI technology helps level playing field for students with disabilities

December 29, 2024 - 02:22
Educators strive to discover the possibilities and harness the power of artificial intelligence

Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus as year ends

December 29, 2024 - 02:21
Mother gave birth to female calf on December 9 following a seven-month gestation; newborn has yet to be named

Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way

December 29, 2024 - 02:21
'We bring joy to a lot of people,' says a Georgia homeowner who has adorned his place with 1.2 million lights

Mexican prison board game brings together people from all walks of life

December 29, 2024 - 02:20
The board symbolizes the confines of prison, and getting out before the others, winning freedom — even if just metaphorically — is the game's goal

December 29, 2024 - 0600 UTC

December 29, 2024 - 01:00

Abortions more common in US, as women turn to pills, travel

December 28, 2024 - 21:45
Pills — many prescribed via telehealth — are now at the center of battles over abortion access

December 29, 2024 - 0200 UTC

December 28, 2024 - 21:00

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