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Japan suspends its Osprey flights after fatal crash of U.S. Air Force hybrid aircraft

Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.

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Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, while some online critics remember him as ‘war criminal’

Global leaders are paying tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, but there is also sharp criticism of the man who remained an influential figure decades after his official service as one of the most powerful diplomats in

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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism, citing ‘extremist’ movement

The court ruled to declare the LGBTQ+ “movement” as extremist and ban it in Russia.

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Alistair Darling, U.K.’s Financial Crisis Chancellor, Dies at 70

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, who oversaw Britain’s economy during the 2008 global financial crisis, has died at the age of 70. “Darling, the much-loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Calum and Anna, died in Edinburgh

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Truce in Gaza extended another day as talks over remaining hostages held by Hamas continue

Israel and Hamas agreed at the last minute to extend their cease-fire in Gaza by another day. But any further renewal of the deal that has seen dozens of hostages and prisoners released could prove more daunting since Hamas is

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At COP28, nations finalize creation of fund to compensate developing nations hit by climate change disasters

Developing nations had long sought to address the problem of inadequate funding for responding to climate disasters caused by climate change, which hit them especially hard, and for which they have little responsibility.

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Nations Launch Climate Loss and Damage Fund on First Day of COP28

(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — The world just took a big step toward compensating countries hit by deadly floods, heat and droughts. Nearly all the world’s nations on Thursday finalized the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling

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Israel, Hamas reach deal to extend Gaza cease-fire for seventh day despite violence in Jerusalem, West Bank – CBS News

Israel, Hamas reach deal to extend Gaza cease-fire for seventh day despite violence in Jerusalem, West Bank  CBS News Israel-Hamas truce extended to a seventh day: Live updates  CNN Family gives updates on condition of 4-year-old released by Hamas  NBC News Hamas hands

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Trump could’ve tried to rescue Kevin McCarthy. We may now know why he didn’t. – MSNBC

Trump could’ve tried to rescue Kevin McCarthy. We may now know why he didn’t.  MSNBC

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McCarthy privately recounts terse phone call with Trump after ouster – The Washington Post

McCarthy privately recounts terse phone call with Trump after ouster  The Washington Post

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