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Lebanon
Qassem backs diplomacy but slams adding civilian to negotiations committee
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Friday that the inclusion of a civilian Lebanese representative in the Mechanism committee is “a measure ...
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Lebanon
Berri tells UNSC delegation it's not acceptable to negotiate under fire
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri urged a United Nations Security Council delegation on Friday to pressure Israel to respect a year-old ceasefire and ...
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Lebanon
Aoun says 'no turning back' on negotiations with Israel
Lebanon has moved toward negotiations with Israel to spare the war and crisis-hit country further violence -- and not to please the international c...
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Lebanon
Barrack says Hezbollah can't be disarmed by force, urges direct talks
U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has called for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, noting that Hezbollah cannot be disarmed by force.
He also...
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Lebanon
Lebanese leaders urge UNSC delegation to press Israel to respect ceasefire
A delegation of the U.N. Security Council and U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus met Friday with President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and ...
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Lebanon
UNIFIL says 6 men attacked patrol near Bint Jbeil
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Friday that a series of Israeli strikes on south Lebanon Thursday were in the peacekeeper...
Lebanon
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France reportedly working on keeping int'l force on Syria border, few observers in south
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Report: Israeli escalation inevitable despite civilian negotiations
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Syrian refugees return home as Lebanon faces hardship
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Berri says Karam's mission 'more important' than his name
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Aoun says Israel talks to resume December 19
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Lebanese, Israeli negotiators discussed 'small joint projects', long-term vision is 'Trump economic zone'
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Israel strikes four villages in south Lebanon after warning
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Lebanese Army defends loyalty of its soldiers
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Iraq reverses Hezbollah, Houthi asset freeze, calls it 'mistake'
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Issa lauds Lebanon's 'unity' and 'progress toward peaceful regional engagement'
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US says inclusion of civilians in Mechanism can lead to 'durable peace'
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All you need to know about Lebanon-Israel Naqoura talks
Middle East
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Single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains
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US raid allegedly killed Syrian undercover agent instead of IS official
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Israel's Netanyahu picks military secretary as new Mossad chief
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Israeli-backed Palestinian militia leader killed while trying to resolve family dispute
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Tunisia arrests prominent opposition figure Ahmed Nejib Chebbi
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UN Security Council delegation in Syria on first-ever visit
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Israel launches airstrike in south Gaza after Hamas fighters wound 5 soldiers
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Israeli army says body of second-to-last Gaza hostage identified
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Egypt denies deal with Israel to allow some Gaza residents to exit
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Hamas, Islamic Jihad sources say to give Israel sample from body found in Gaza
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EU updates asylum guidance for Syrians a year after Assad's fall
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Israel plans to open key Gaza border crossing
World
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Hong Kong holds legislative election Sunday after fire raised governance concerns
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Iran launches massive missiles during naval drill near Strait of Hormuz
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Russian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy in Ukraine
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German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits
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UK sanctions Russia's GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack
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Trump hosting leaders of Congo and Rwanda to sign key deal for peace
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Putin says there are points he can't agree to in US peace proposal
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Trump says Putin wants to end war, US to hold new talks with Ukraine
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Macron urges China to push for peace, rebalance trade
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Taliban govt says US National Guard shooting 'does not concern' Afghanistan
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Europeans accuse Putin of faking interest in peace after talks with US envoys
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South Korea president weighs apology to North Korea over leafleting and drone use
Business
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Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airport
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German parliament approves pension package after rebellion in Merz's party
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Putin says to continue 'uninterrupted shipments of fuel' to India
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Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree
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Turkey's energy minister warns of threat to oil and gas supplies after tankers targeted
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Iranians seek portable wealth as hedge against falling currency after Israel war
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Trump scraps Biden's fuel-economy standards, sparking climate outcry
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Iran's currency falls to new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
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Putin's visit highlights Indian imports of discounted Russian oil in face of US sanctions
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Belgium rejects 'risky' EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
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Wall Street holds steadier as bond yields and bitcoin stabilize
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Salameh blames 'Shiite Duo' and FPM for banking collapse
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Sports
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Lionel Messi is playing for another trophy as Inter Miami meets Vancouver
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Trump's immigration message collides with his welcome to World Cup fans
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Raphinha is back to motivate Barcelona after injury layoff
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For LeBron James, win matters more than streak
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Harry Kane scores as Bayern beats Union Berlin to reach German Cup quarterfinals
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Mbappé scores 2 goals as Real Madrid wins 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao
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Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield
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Salah left out by Liverpool for second straight Premier League game
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Haaland scores his 100th Premier League goal as City beats Fulham 5-4
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Lego to launch life-size World Cup trophy as part of FIFA deal
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Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw due to US visa restrictions
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Napoli's resurgence sets up thrilling clash with Serie A leader Roma
Climate Change & Environment
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Damaged roads and debris slow relief operations after deadly floods in Asia
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Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
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Deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia kill more than 1,400 people
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Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say
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British ambassador, environment minister inaugurate King Charles III Cedar Trail
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Death toll from floods in Thailand reach 145
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Damage and more rain hamper search for flood and landslide victims in Indonesia
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Indonesia intensifies search for victims after floods and landslides kill 69
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Heavy rains trigger landslides and floods in Sri Lanka, leaving more than 40 dead
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A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
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The most climate-friendly groceries might not be in the supermarket
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Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa
Away from politics
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EU hits Musk's X with 120 mn euro fine for breaching bloc's social media law
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Cloudflare says service restored after outage
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Hollywood meets Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah
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Pope cancels fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstances
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Pandas and ping-pong: Macron ending China visit on lighter note
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Four countries pull out of Eurovision contest as Israel participation sows discord
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Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
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Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but style and 'work'
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