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Arlington sentinel rebukes Pete Hegseth entourage for laughter near memorial

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery instructed members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to remain silent after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit.

Xi Jinping Urges Unity and Reunification at Sun Yat-sen Anniversary

President Xi Jinping called on Chinese people at home and abroad to unite closely and carry forward the legacy of revolutionary pioneer Sun Yat-sen during a major commemoration in Beijing. Addressing approximately 3,000 attendees at the Great Hall of the People, Xi emphasized the imperative of national reunification and the pursuit of common prosperity as central goals for the nation's future.

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Former Hamas hostage, aged nine, now only 'whispers': father

Emily Hand, the nine-year-old girl released after Hamas held her hostage for 50 days, will now only talk in whispers having been ordered to stay silent by her captors, her father told British tabloid The Sun in an interview published on Wednesday.

US military Osprey with 8 crew crashes off Japan

A US Osprey military aircraft with eight crew on board crashed on Wednesday off a Japanese island, the coastguard said, in the latest accident involving the tilt-rotor military aircraft.

Dollar weakens as rate cut bets build, but equities mixed

The dollar extended losses Wednesday as traders ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year after a top official sounded an optimistic note on the battle against inflation.

The battle for Serbia's soul on walls of Belgrade

A rough -- and highly contested -- history of modern Serbia is written out in murals and slogans on the walls of its capital Belgrade.

Final debates begin in Hong Kong's largest security trial

Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial began final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after authorities filed charges against 47 democracy activists under a law imposed by China to quell dissent.

Young Rohingya leave Bangladesh camps for university dream

Muhammed Hasson said a painful goodbye to his parents in a refugee camp in Bangladesh before embarking on a dangerous sea journey, refusing to let Myanmar's crackdown six years ago on Rohingyas like him crush his dream of attending university.

Finland says to shut last border crossing to Russia

Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country will shut its last border crossing with Russia, following an influx of migrants which Helsinki claims is a hybrid attack orchestrated by Moscow.

Jimmy Carter, 99, makes rare appearance with presidents for wife's memorial

Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance Tuesday to join his successors Joe Biden and Bill Clinton and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his beloved wife Rosalynn.

Rancor soars between Ecuador VP, president just a week into office

Ecuador's new president and vice president have been in office less than a week -- but it's already clear no love is lost between them.

Oil prices rebound on mixed day for US stocks

Wall Street stocks rebounded Tuesday behind solid retail data and reassuring comments from Federal Reserve officials, while oil prices rose and the dollar slid.

Jimmy Carter, 99, joins US presidents at wife Rosalynn's memorial

Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday to join his successors Joe Biden and Bill Clinton and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his wife Rosalynn.

Death toll from Kenya floods almost doubles to 120

The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.

12 more Gaza hostages released as mediators seek lasting truce

A new group of hostages were freed Tuesday from Gaza captivity in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce, as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the seven-week Israel-Hamas war.

Jimmy Carter, 99, leads US presidents at wife Rosalynn's memorial

Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday to join two of his successors and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his wife Rosalynn.

US sends first of three military planes with Gaza aid

The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital humanitarian aid for Gaza during a truce between Israel and Hamas, US officials said.

Fresh Gaza hostage releases due as mediators seek lasting truce

A new group of Israeli hostages were due to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce on Tuesday as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the devastating seven-week war.

Stock markets diverge before US economy updates

Wall Street stocks rebounded Tuesday but Asian and European markets were mostly dragged lower as traders booked profits before updates on the US economy this week, notably a key inflation reading.

US Fed officials encouraged by 'progress' on inflation

The US Federal Reserve is making good progress in its fight against inflation, senior bank officials said Tuesday, while voicing differing opinions on the chances of another interest rate hike.

US warns Israel over southern Gaza displacements

US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that its expected offensive in southern Gaza must avoid the kind of mass displacement of civilians seen during the military's pummeling of the Palestinian territory's north, US officials said.

Climate crises drove 27 mn children into hunger in 2022: charity

Extreme weather events in countries vulnerable to climate change drove more than 27 million children into hunger last year, Save the Children said on Tuesday.

Wilders taps new 'scout' to form Dutch govt after chaotic start

Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders tried to jump-start his bid to form a governing coalition Tuesday, appointing a new "scout" to lead the process just a day after his handpicked choice quit over fraud allegations.

Climate crises drove 27 million into hunger in 2022: charity

Extreme weather events in countries vulnerable to climate change drove more than 27 million children into hunger last year, Save the Children said on Tuesday.

UK says Greece broke Parthenon marbles promise before axed talks

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis because his Greek counterpart failed to keep a promise not to publicly dispute ownership of the Parthenon Marbles, the UK leader's spokesman said on Tuesday.

Indian rescuers bring first workers out of tunnel after 17 days

Indian rescuers on Tuesday began bringing out the first of the 41 men trapped for 17 days behind tonnes of earth inside a Himalayan road tunnel after a marathon engineering operation to free them.

Norway court hears lawsuit over state's oil plans

A court began hearing Tuesday a lawsuit against Norway over oil and gas development plans, with environmental groups saying the country is throwing "gasoline on the fire" of the climate crisis.

Far-right Wilders in fresh bid to form Dutch govt after false start

Far-right, anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders sought to kick-start the arduous process of forming a coalition on Tuesday, still reeling from the collapse of initial efforts before talks had even begun.

Stock markets fall further before US economy updates

Major European and Asian stock markets mostly fell for a second session running Tuesday as traders booked profits before updates on the US economy this week, notably a key inflation reading.

More captives to be freed as Israel-Hamas truce extended

A new group of Israeli hostages were to be freed Tuesday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as Israel and Hamas embarked on a two-day extension of a truce that has paused the devastating Gaza war.

Scholz defends spending as budget crisis rocks Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday staunchly defended his government's record on spending after a bombshell court ruling on crucial debt rules sparked a budget crisis.

Iran's Raisi a no-show at summit announced by Erdogan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi failed to show up Tuesday for a summit in Ankara that Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan had earlier announced to reporters, but which Tehran itself never officially confirmed.

Mussel beach: Belgium's recipe to fight erosion

Belgian mussels have long satisfied hungry diners, but an experiment is now underway to see if they can also protect Belgium's North Sea coast.

More hostages to be freed as Israel-Hamas truce prolonged

Israel and Hamas embarked on a two-day extension Tuesday to a truce that has allowed Israeli hostages to be freed from Gaza in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.

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