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World News - Status of imprisoned Chinese blogger unknown five days after scheduled release - May 16 (UPI) -- The status and location of a Chinese blogger who was imprisoned for her coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak remained unknown Thursday, five days after she was to be released from a Shanghai prison.
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World News -- U.S. anchors floating causeway to Gaza shore; aid deliveries expected within days -- American logistics troops anchored a temporary pier to the beach in Gaza early Thursday as an amphibious mission to deliver additional humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians by sea gathered pace.4 hours ago
World News -- Zelensky visits Kharkiv amid 'extremely difficult' attacks, says situation under control -- President Volodymr Zelensky Thursday visited Kharkiv as intense Russian attacks raged on Ukraine's second largest city, thanking defenders wounded trying to repel Russian invaders.8 hours ago
World News -- EU opens probe into Meta's efforts to protect minors on Facebook, Instagram -- The European Commission said on Thursday that it started an investigation into Meta to determine if Facebook and Instagram have violated the Digital Services Act by not doing enough to protect minors.11 hours ago
World News -- China launches 15-day visa-free entry for cruise passengers -- In a way to boost the Chinese economy post-pandemic, the country on Wednesday started to allow visa-free entry for tourists on cruise ships in group tours when their stays last 15 days or less.12 hours ago
Israelis observe Memorial Day in Jerusalem3 days ago
Israeli Soldiers pay their respects at Mt. Herzl Military cemetery8 days ago
World Central Kitchen returns to work in Gaza13 days ago
U.S. News -- U.S. sanctions 2 RSF commanders over escalating fighting in North Darfur -- The Biden administration has leveled sanctions against two commanders of the breakaway Rapid Support Forces amid mounting concerns over escalating violence in North Darfur.19 hours ago
World News -- U.S. to install floating pier, causeway for Gaza aid -- The U.S. military is scheduled to begin installing a floating pier and causeway Wednesday night that will enable humanitarian aid shipments for Gaza residents.19 hours ago
World News -- YouTube blocks protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' after government ban -- "Glory to Hong Kong," the popular protest song that became synonymous with the pro-democracy movement there in 2019, was pulled this week from YouTube after an appeals court win for the region's government.20 hours ago
World News -- Slovakian PM Robert Fico shot five times in assassination attempt -- Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times in an assassination attempt Wednesday and underwent more than three hours of surgery. "He's not in a life threatening situation at this moment," officials said.14 hours ago
World News -- U.S., China explain positions during AI discussion in Geneva -- U.S. officials had a "candid and constructive" conversation with Chinese representatives on Tuesday about the concerns and uses of artificial intelligence in one of the first high-level meetings between the countries.1 day ago
World News -- Blinken says U.S. will provide Ukraine an additional $2 billion in defense funding -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the U.S. will provide an additional $2 billion in defense funding to Ukraine.1 day ago
World News -- Ukraine in 'strategic' drawback from front-line amid intense fighting in Kharkiv border region -- Ukraine withdrew its forces from several villages in Kharkiv province close to its northeastern border as an offensive by Russian forces gathers momentum.1 day ago
World News -- Kim Jong Un inspects new missile system amid growing Russia military ties -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new tactical missile system, state media reported Wednesday, as the authoritarian regime continues to ramp up production of weapons that may be intended for sale to Russia.1 day ago
U.S. News -- U.S. blacklists sanctions-evasion network of Russian oligarch -- The Biden administration has sanctioned a network of companies and a Russian businessman for participating in a sanctions-evasion scheme to offload $1.5 billion worth of frozen shares owned by U.S.-designated oligarch.1 day ago
World News -- 2 killed, 3 injured during French prison van attack to free 'The Fly' drug kingpin -- Four gunmen attacked a prison convoy in northern France pm Tuesday, killing two guards and injuring three others while triggering a nationwide manhunt for an escapee nicknamed "The Fly."1 day ago
World News -- 'Master of the short story' Alice Munro dies at 92 -- Canadian short story author and Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro died Monday. She was 92.1 day ago
Google Doodle recognizes Native American activist Hank Adams16 hours ago
House Republicans vote to advance contempt proceedings against Merrick Garland7 hours ago
Trump hush-money trial: Michael Cohen testifies about lying under oath3 hours ago
Arab League calls for 'immediate' cease-fire in Gaza, establishment of Palestinian state47 minutes ago
5 Israeli paratroopers killed, 7 wounded by friendly-fire in northern Gaza4 hours ago