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Hamas hands over remains of captive as I...

Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two

Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two **Remains of Captive Transferred Amidst Escalating Tensions** Jerusalem – The remains of a captive held by Hamas were transferred to Israeli authorities on Thursday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The transfer,... read more »

Sudan army announces withdrawal from el-...

Sudan army announces withdrawal from el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities

Sudan army announces withdrawal from el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities ## Sudanese Army Retreats from El-Fasher Amidst Escalating Humanitarian Crisis El-Fasher, Sudan – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have confirmed their withdrawal from El-Fasher, the last major stronghold held by the army... read more »

Hurricane Melissa: 'Hundreds of Bri...

Hurricane Melissa: 'Hundreds of Brits' trapped in hotel as deadly...

Hurricane Melissa: 'Hundreds of Brits' trapped in hotel as deadly storm nears ## British Tourists Seek Shelter as Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica **Kingston, Jamaica** – Hundreds of British tourists are currently seeking refuge as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa intensifies and... read more »

Hurricane Melissa UPDATES as 'hundr...

Hurricane Melissa UPDATES as 'hundreds of Brits' trapped in deadl...

Hurricane Melissa UPDATES as 'hundreds of Brits' trapped in deadly storm's path ## Jamaica Braces for Historic Hurricane as Tourists Shelter in Place Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica is bracing for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Melissa, predicted to be the most powerful storm to... read more »

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In a first, France launches air strikes on Islamic State training camp in eastern Syria

Paris: Six French jet fighters targeted and destroyed an Islamic State training camp in eastern Syria, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday, making good on a promise to go after the... read more »

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indian pilgrims in Mecca rises to 18

Mina: The death toll of Indian pilgrims has risen to 18 in the grisly stampede at the Hajj which has so far claimed the lives of 717 people, the worst tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage... read more »

French Court Confirms Ban on UberPOP Ride-Sharing Service

PARIS: France’s highest court on Tuesday confirmed a ban on controversial ride-sharing service UberPOP, dismissing a constitutional appeal by the US company. France in January banned... read more »

Sri Lanka Rejects International War Crimes Probe

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s prime minister on Tuesday rejected a UN call for international involvement in an investigation into alleged war crimes. Ranil Wickremesinghe said talks were... read more »

US woman held in China for spying

BEIJING: Even as Xi Jinping left on his first visit to the United States as president, Chinese foreign ministry confirmed that an American woman was being held on suspicion of spying. The woman,... read more »