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Croatia holds presidential election with incumbent NATO, EU critic favored
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?
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
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
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
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
National Weather Service issues severe thunder storm warnings with possibility of tornadoes in western Georgia, northwestern tip of Florida and elsewhere
Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
'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
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
State media didn't elaborate on the anti-US strategy
New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader
Kavelashvili is hard-line critic of the West
India shows no willingness to extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh
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
Educators strive to discover the possibilities and harness the power of artificial intelligence
Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus as year ends
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
'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
The board symbolizes the confines of prison, and getting out before the others, winning freedom — even if just metaphorically — is the game's goal
Abortions more common in US, as women turn to pills, travel
Pills — many prescribed via telehealth — are now at the center of battles over abortion access