War and unrest

Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education

YAOUNDE, Cameroon -- Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago.The 20-year-old student…

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Yahya Sinwar: Israel says it killed Hamas leader in Gaza

2024-10-19 13:50:03 JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year’s…

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Trump compares jailed Capitol rioters to Japanese internment during World War II

Former President Donald Trump on Friday compared the people jailed on charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan.…

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UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon staying put despite Israeli warnings to move

GENEVA -- Forces in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon are maintaining their positions despite warnings from Israeli…

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Yahya Sinwar: What to know about Hamas’ leader Israel says it killed in Gaza

2024-10-18 17:10:04 BEIRUT (AP) — Yahya Sinwar masterminded an attack on Israel that shocked the world, unleashing a still-widening catastrophe…

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Donald Trump uses ‘Full Metal Jacket’ clips to portray his ideal military

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is embracing perhaps Hollywood's most memorable drill sergeant to portray his vision of…

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Tips for keeping your wedding from becoming a political battleground

NEW YORK -- Uncle Jim is profoundly red, politically speaking. Cousin Jane is liberal, activist left. The two can't usually…

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U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. on Friday announced new sanctions on Iran's energy sector in response to its Oct. 1 attack…

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As Hezbollah and Israel battle on the border, Lebanon’s army watches from the sidelines

BEIRUT -- Since Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon, Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have clashed along the border…

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The U.N. peacekeeping force says new explosions have hit their headquarters in southern Lebanon, injuring two personnel

The U.N. peacekeeping force says new explosions have hit their headquarters in southern Lebanon, injuring two personnel

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Burkina Faso’s junta suspends Voice of America broadcasts over coverage of militant violence

ABUJA, Nigeria -- ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended Voice of America's broadcasts for three months…

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Tracing one displaced family’s year of moves across the devastated Gaza Strip

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Ne’man Abu Jarad sat on a tarp on the ground. Around him, canvas sheets hung…

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The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligence

STAVANGER, Norway -- Wars, a refugee crisis, famine and artificial intelligence could all be recognized when Nobel Prize announcements begin…

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In music and dance, Sudanese performers transport refugee audiences back home

CAIRO -- As the performers took the stage and the traditional drum beat gained momentum, Sudanese refugees sitting in the…

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Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran has emerged as a twofold concern for the United States as it nears the…

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Ukraine's military says it is pulling out of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine after more than two years of intense fighting

Ukraine's military says it is pulling out of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine after more than two years of intense fighting

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US sanctions extremist West Bank settler group for violence against Palestinians

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Hilltop Youth, a group of extremist settlers in the Israeli -occupied…

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Iran fires at least 180 missiles into Israel as regionwide conflict grows

2024-10-02 16:55:03 JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday, the latest in a series…

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Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president

2024-10-02 13:20:04 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico’s first female president, riding the enthusiasm…

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Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed

Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was…

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