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Israel-Hamas ceasefire now ‘more likely,’ US security official says
US, Israel report talks on halt to fighting and return of hostages are ongoing
LA’s sanctuary city ordinance gives hope to city’s undocumented immigrants
The Los Angeles City Council approved a so-called sanctuary city ordinance on November 19 – this means local police and state authorities are not going to share information on people’s immigration status with federal immigration authorities unless it involves a serious crime.
US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine
Kyiv inherited nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union after its collapse but gave them up under a 1994 agreement, in return for security assurances from Russia, the United States and Britain
Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over suspension of EU talks
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks, while police deployed water cannons and tear gas
Thousands march in Serbia to mark 1 month since roof collapse killed 15 people
Street protests and blockades have been held almost daily since Nov. 1 roof collapse, demanding accountability after tons of concrete fell on people sitting or walking below on sunny day
Social democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election
With all votes tallied, Social Democratic Alliance had won 15 seats in 63-seat parliament, Althingi — more than doubling its total — and secured almost 21% of votes, according to national broadcaster RUV
Taliban: Afghanistan must participate in future climate talks
Afghanistan is among the countries most vulnerable to global warming, despite minimal emissions, and the Taliban government have argued that their political isolation should not bar them from international climate talks
UN to halt aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing, says route is too dangerous
It says armed gangs have looted recent convoys
Putin approves record Russian defense spending
Around 32.5% of the budget is allocated for national defense, up from 28.3% this year
Biden to spotlight Angola’s Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa
The $5 billion infrastructure project is aimed at securing critical minerals supply chains on the African continent
Nicaraguans stripped of citizenship live in limbo, scattered across the world
United Nations says that they're among 4.4 million stateless people worldwide
'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse
Mounting public anger has driven crowds into the streets in recent weeks
New EU chiefs visit Kyiv on first day of mandate
It was a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office
Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa
Crimes produced millions in financial damages
Feces and vomit fossils offer evidence explaining dinosaur supremacy
Studying fossils of undigested food helps scientists discern feeding patterns and ecosystem's food webs
Berlin's traditional Christmas markets reflect city's growing diversity
Almost 40% of Berliners have immigrant roots
Eggs are available but pricier as the holiday baking season begins
Avian influenza a big reason for higher prices