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Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery
Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
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Hamas says it will hand over weapons to a Palestinian authority 'if the occupation ends'
Palestinian militant group Hamas said Saturday it was ready to give up its arms to a future Palestinian authority "if the occupation ends". Israel has killed more than 360 Palestinians in the devastated…
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Israeli drone chases and kills elderly woman in Gaza as attacks continue
At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.
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Torres hits Barcelona hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga goalfest
Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.
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At least 18 migrants die as inflatable boat sinks off Greek island of Crete
At least 18 people attempting to reach Europe by inflatable boat drowned after their dinghy capsized south of the Greek island of Crete, authorities said Saturday. Two people have been rescued so far…
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Greyness and solitude: French ex-president Sarkozy describes 3-week prison stay
The first excerpts of French former president Nicolas Sarkozy's prison diary speak of a monotonous three-week bid in prison. Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy related…
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'Guardian angels': Milei welcomes Argentina's first F-16 fighter jets
Argentina's far-right President Javier Milei on Saturday welcomed six US-made F-16 fighter jets purchased from Denmark, saying the purchase would "considerably strengthen" the country's air force. Milei's…
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Kallas calls Washington EU's 'biggest ally' after US security strategy slams Europe
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas responded Saturday to a new US National Security Strategy accusing Europe of facing "civilisational erasure" due to its immigration policies by saying that Washington…
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UN rights chief decries 'repressive tactics' in Uganda ahead of vote
The United Nations deplored Wednesday an intensifying crackdown on the opposition and media in Uganda ahead of next month's general election, urging impartial investigations into alleged arbitrary arrests,…
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Merz reiterates Germany’s support for Israel as fragile ceasefire eases tensions
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, reaffirming Berlin’s unwavering support for Israel. The ties between the two countries had been strained…
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Macron will meet Ukraine, German and UK leaders in London Monday
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet leaders from Ukraine, Germany and the UK in London on Monday to take stock of the ongoing US-mediated peace negotiations, the French president said on social…
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Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end US government shutdown
Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov't shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.
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