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Greetings from the Dubai airport, where a long layover can also be a destination1 hour ago
Six states to send troops to D.C. And, Texas lawmakers to vote on redistricting today4 hours ago
Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza7 hours ago
President Trump's Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine18 hours ago
Air Canada flights slowly resume after flight attendants agree to end their strike20 hours ago
Spain battles record wildfires even as the end of a heat wave brings lower temperatures1 day ago
Putin and Zelenskyy could meet. And, Trump wants to stop voting by mail1 day ago
A record number of aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, the U.N. says1 day ago
A long lasting drought and severe heat this summer, compounded with government mismanagement of the country's dams have led to an impending water crisis in Iran. Officials are warning that the approximately ten million residents of the country's capital, Tehran, might run out of water in a matter of weeks. We hear how this has happened and what it means for Iranians.1 day ago
Israel's ex-military intelligence chief said 50,000 Gaza deaths were 'necessary'1 day ago
Jimmy Lai: Closing arguments in Hong Kong tycoon national security trial begin1 day ago
Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup amid ongoing civil war2 days ago
Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss end of war. And, more troops head to D.C.2 days ago
What will Trump-Zelenskyy meeting entail? Former national security adviser explains22 hours ago
Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy will meet for talks on ending the war1 day ago
Chinese literature is tough to find in English. One editor hopes to change that2 days ago
Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district2 days ago
Bolivia's presidential vote goes to runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates2 days ago
Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order2 days ago
After meeting Putin, Trump changes his position on the need for a ceasefire2 days ago
European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump3 days ago
State Department halts 'medical-humanitarian' visas for people from Gaza3 days ago
Video shows prominent Palestinian prisoner for the first time in years4 days ago
Government forces Air Canada flight attendants back to work, into arbitration3 days ago