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Sectarian violence in Pakistan border district claims more than 130 lives
Kurram has a history of armed clashes between Sunni and Shiite Muslim tribes
Despite leader’s death, Russian Wagner mercenaries still fight abroad
Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group remains active, even after the death of its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in August of 2023. Russian experts say the group has been drawn closer to Kremlin power structures and is still fighting to advane Moscow’s interests around the world.
Exiled Russian opposition searches for unified strategy ahead of Trump's return
The opposition movement that wants to topple Vladimir Putin and end his war in Ukraine is entering a new phase, trying to reorganize itself in exile
EV industry hoping for continued growth under Trump
Electric vehicle manufacturers are hoping for continued growth under President-elect Donald Trump, especially as Tesla CEO Elon Musk now appears to be one of his top advisers. Genia Dulot has our story from the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Chad orders French troops' departure, triggers fresh anti-French military sentiment
Chad’s president is ending the country’s defense cooperation agreements with France
Elections in Africa: health risks, road crashes, and mental toll
Elections in Africa are often marked by high stakes and heightened tensions, which is decidedly unhealthy for voters. Experts in Ghana say campaign activities, voter fatigue, and fear of political tension and violence can be deadly. Senanu Tord reports from Accra, Ghana.
Top Romanian court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount
The unanimous decision came after it asked the Central Election Bureau to recount and verify all 9.4 million ballots cast in the first round of the election on Nov. 24
French PM's bold budget move spurs opposition parties to pledge no-confidence
Michel Barnier says move is necessary to ensure stability amidst political divisions
December 2, 2024
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Syria’s civil war intensifies as rebels take major city in lightning offensive
In the largest escalation in years, Syrian rebels take Aleppo as the government sends troops and heavy weapons to the front lines.
Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syria government and opposition to end conflict
Turkish foreign minister says Turkey and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic efforts along with Russia to restore calm days after insurgents launched a lightning offensive and captured almost all of the country's largest city, Aleppo
Several students charged in hazing case at University of Alabama
Several students were accused in a reported fraternity hazing incident at the University of Alabama in which a pledge said he was shoved, stepped on and had things thrown at him, according to NBC News.
Four men, age 20 to 22, were charged with two counts of hazing at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. NBC News reports that some of the actions were captured on video. (October 2024)
US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China's chip sector
Restrictions to affect semiconductors used in weapon systems and artificial intelligence as competition intensifies between the world's two biggest economies
Analysts say Biden’s first trip to Africa should’ve come earlier in presidency
White House officials say President Joe Biden is looking forward to visiting the continent after a promise he made in 2022
Chief of ICC lashes out at US and Russia over threats, accusations
Judge Tomoko Akane chided both countries for interfering with its investigations, calling their attacks on the court ‘appalling’
World leaders and faithful expected at Notre Dame’s reopening
Iconic Paris cathedral to welcome visitors for first time since 2019 blaze
German FM urges China to stop backing Russia, work for Ukraine peace
Speaking in Beijing, Annalena Baerbock she said the over 1,000-day war was impacting the whole world and urged China to help end the Ukraine conflict
Lebanese officials say Israeli strikes hit southern, eastern Lebanon
Israel-Hamas ceasefire now ‘more likely,’ US security official says