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In Gaza, displaced women recount lives upended by war
A relentless Israeli military campaign, in response to deadly Hamas attacks on October 7, has upset the lives of most, if not all, residents of the Gaza Strip.
Ukrainians defy Moscow with first Dec. 25 Christmas
Many Ukrainians will on Monday celebrate Christmas Day on December 25 for the first time, after the government changed the date from the Orthodox Church observance of January 7 in a snub to Russia.
US sees new isolation from Israel support
Nearly three years after President Joe Biden took office vowing "America is back," the country's international image is taking a beating as his administration backs Israel in its war with Hamas.
US 'deeply concerned' over fate of jailed Putin foe Navalny
The United States on Saturday voiced deepening concern over the fate of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has not been heard from since early December.
Calls for restraint in DR Congo after tense vote
Western embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa urged restraint on Saturday, after several leading opposition members called this week's election a "sham" and called for protests.
In Chad camps, survivors recount Sudan war horrors
Sitting outside her makeshift shelter in eastern Chad, Sudanese refugee Mariam Adam Yaya warmed up tea on some firewood in a bid to quell the pangs of hunger.
Russian Communists pit political veteran against Putin
The Communist Party of Russia, the second largest party in parliament, on Saturday selected a 75-year-old to stand next March in presidential polls against Vladimir Putin.
Russia bars pro-peace candidate from presidential ballot
Russia's Central Electoral Commission on Saturday rejected an application by a candidate calling for peace to stand in next year's presidential elections.
Exiled Senegal opposition figure Karim Wade vies for top job
Exiled Senegalese opposition figure Karim Wade, an ex-minister and the son of former head of state Abdoulaye Wade, Saturday said he had filed papers to contest presidential elections in February.
Israel strikes Gaza after UN calls for more aid
Israel pressed its Gaza offensive Saturday, with Hamas authorities reporting heavy shelling in several cities hours after world powers demanded more aid be allowed into the besieged Palestinian territory.
UN Security Council voices 'alarm' at spreading violence in Sudan
The UN Security Council expressed "alarm" at growing violence in war-torn Sudan on Friday, a day after it reported that seven million people have been displaced by the conflict.
UN Security Council demands 'urgent' aid for Gaza
The UN Security Council on Friday demanded aid be rushed to Gaza "at scale" as the head of the World Health Organization warned of a looming famine in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Influx of migrants at US-Mexico border poses conundrum for Biden
US border patrol and several states have found themselves overwhelmed lately, lacking resources to manage the thousands of migrants arriving from Mexico every day -- a crisis that has exposed President Joe Biden to intense attacks from his Republican opponents.
Stock markets mixed before Christmas break as US inflation cools
Global stock markets traded in a tight range Friday before the Christmas break, while Asia-focused tech shares were hammered after China announced additional curbs on online gaming.
Stepping up tone, US says Iran 'deeply involved' in Huthi ship attacks
The United States on Friday accused Iran of close involvement in attacks on commercial ships by Yemen's Huthi rebels, stepping up the tone as Washington considers tougher measures including possible force.
Initial DR Congo results trickle in after chaotic elections
Initial results from a presidential poll in DR Congo began to trickle in on Friday after shambolic elections spread over several days which the authorities deemed successful.
UN resolution urges more Gaza aid as war takes toll on civilians
Fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza raged Friday as the UN Security Council approved a much-delayed resolution to boost aid to the besieged Palestinian territory where civilians are struggling to find food.
Poland calls on West to rally around Ukraine in Kyiv visit
Poland's new foreign minister on Friday urged the West to rally around Ukraine, choosing the war-torn country for his first visit abroad in a sign of support as other allies waver on aid.
UN Security Council demands Gaza aid deliveries 'at scale'
The United Nations Security Council voted on Friday to approve a resolution that demands all sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict allow the "safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale."
DR Congo awaits results after chaotic vote
Initial results from a presidential poll in DR Congo were expected Friday after shambolic elections spread over several days which the authorities deemed successful.
Stock markets mixed before Christmas break as inflation cools
Global stock markets diverged Friday before the Christmas break as data showed US inflation cooled last month, raising hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year.
UN Security Council to vote on Gaza aid measure after delays
The United Nations Security Council was poised on Friday to vote on a much-delayed and watered-down resolution to boost aid to Gaza after Washington signaled it was ready to back the measure.
Last French troops bow out of Niger
The last French troops withdrew from Niger on Friday, in the latest blow to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region.
US to target banks that help Russian war in Ukraine
The United States said Friday it will impose sanctions on foreign banks that support Russia's war in Ukraine, in a new bid to exert economic pressure on Moscow as it diversifies from the West to China.
Karabakh dissolution not valid, says separatist leader
The leader of Armenian separatists, who were ousted from the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan this year, on Friday said his previous decree ordering the dissolution of separatist institutions was not valid.
Markets wobble before Christmas holiday weekend
Global stock markets wobbled on Friday as investors head into the long Christmas weekend.
US to target banks that help Russia war in Ukraine
The United States said Friday it will sanction foreign banks that support Russia's war in Ukraine, in a new bid to exert economic pressure on Moscow as it diversifies from the West to China.
Last French troops bow out of Africa's Sahel
The last French troops withdrew from Niger on Friday, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region, AFP saw and Niger's military announced.
UN warns of Gaza famine risk as Security Council resolution faces vote
The United Nations warned the Israel-Hamas war was pushing Gaza towards famine, ahead of an expected Security Council vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory but not call for a ceasefire.
Hong Kong court refuses to drop Jimmy Lai sedition charge
A Hong Kong court on Friday rejected jailed pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to throw out a charge of seditious publication in a trial that has attracted international attention.
South Lebanon small businesses defy Israeli bombs to stay open
In a falafel joint in south Lebanon, Hussein Murtada prepared flat-bread snacks for his few remaining customers as an Israeli surveillance drone buzzed above the border village of Kfar Kila.
Last French troops to bow out of Africa's Sahel
The last French troops are to withdraw from Niger on Friday, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region.