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Lebanon
Mechanism holds 'positive' talks, 'search of homes' not discussed
The ceasefire monitoring committee, known as the Mechanism, held a “positive” meeting on Wednesday in Naqoura, MTV said, in talks that for the firs...
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Lebanon
Salam says adding civilian figure to Mechanism is not 'peace negotiations'
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced Wednesday that Lebanon is “ready for supra-military negotiations with Israel,” after Lebanon and Israel for th...
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Lebanon
Syria says killed man caught with landmines intended for Hezbollah
Syrian authorities said on Wednesday they had killed a man and arrested four others who were attempting to smuggle hundreds of landmines to Lebanon...
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Lebanon
Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades
Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks Wednesday in decades, part of a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism...
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World
France's Macron in China with Ukraine on the agenda
Emmanuel Macron arrived in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomatic talks as the French president seeks to e...
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World
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains, Yuri Ushakov, a senior ad...
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Lebanon
Aoun appoints first civilian, ex-ambassador Simon Karam, to lead Mechanism delegation
Lebanon announced on Wednesday that it would appoint a civilian to lead its delegation to the body overseeing the ceasefire with Israel, after a re...
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Lebanon
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What did pope Leo say about Hezbollah's arms?
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Report: Ortagus suggested bombing Nasrallah's funeral
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Israel preparing for 'major escalation' against Hezbollah, report says
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Netanyahu appoints representative to 'government-economic' meeting in Lebanon
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Pope urges end to hostilities at end of Lebanon trip
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Pope asks Lebanon to be 'sign of peace' for Levant at Beirut mass attended by 150,000
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Pope preaches unity at gathering of Christian, Muslim leaders in Beirut
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Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth
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Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil
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At St. Charbel's tomb, pope prays for peace in Lebanon, region
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Pope urges Lebanese to embrace reconciliation, stay in crisis-hit country
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Pope heads to Beirut to try to give Lebanese hope after years of crises
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Middle East
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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
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Trump warns Israel not to 'interfere' in Syria, invites Netanyahu to Washington
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Israel says killed four coming out of Gaza tunnels 1
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Netanyahu submits formal pardon request, says corruption trial 'tearing us apart'
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Ultra-Orthodox military conscription row reignites in Israel
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Syria calls deadly Israeli operation a 'war crime'
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
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Tunisia media says opposition figures sentenced to up to 45 years in prison
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Israeli forces kill 13 in southern Syria operation
World
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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
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Belgium rejects 'risky' EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
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China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy
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Key negotiators in the talks to end the war in Ukraine
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Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects 'slave's peace'
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US envoy to meet Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war
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Trump confirms call with Maduro, Caracas slams US maneuvers
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Kremlin says Putin to meet US envoy Witkoff Tuesday afternoon
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Zelensky arrives for Paris talks with Macron
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Trump says Venezuela airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro govt. slams 'colonial threat' 1
Business
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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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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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World shares mixed as US markets close for Thanksgiving
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Iran adds new gasoline price tier starting in December
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As Russia pummels Ukraine's energy systems, Kyiv hopes US gas will fill the gap
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UK Treasury chief set to raise taxes once again in high-stakes second budget
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EU says bloc must 'step up' against China's rare earths 'racket'
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Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, fruit and beef from Brazil
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Japan's exports to world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent shipments to US
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Google, US government battle over future of internet advertising
Sports
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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
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Monaco's confidence low ahead of PSG clash in French league
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FIFA teams up with Swiss govt to fund community football fields in West Bank
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Top, with 100% record, Arsenal is the best team in Europe right now
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Japan's first female leader faces taboo over entering male-only sumo ring
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Arsenal hosts Bayern in clash between Champions League's top two
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Under a cloud, Olympic flame begins its journey to Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
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FIFA chief, happy to receive Lebanese citizenship, wants to build stadium in Beirut
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PSG hopeful Dembélé to return for Champions League match against Tottenham
Climate Change & Environment
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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
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Families in south Thailand perch on rooftops to escape flooding that killed at least 33
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Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia's Sumatra island leave at least 17 dead
Away from politics
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Mass wedding in Gaza celebrates new life after years of war and tragedy
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German bakers preserve tradition of iconic Christmas delicacy
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Pope Leo XIV shares thoughts on conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels
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Human washing machine goes on sale in Japan
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Scientists capture crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
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Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly
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Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit
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Pope urges Turkey to embrace mediator role on first overseas trip
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