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Gaza death toll from Israeli strikes surpasses 250, Palestinian health ministry says
Middle East
March 18, 2025
Gaza death toll from Israeli strikes surpasses 250, Palestinian health ministry says
The death toll from Israel’s extensive strikes on Gaza has risen to at least 254, according to the Palestinian health…
Well-known Palestinian journalist detained by Israeli police over alleged ‘incitement’
Middle East
March 18, 2025
Well-known Palestinian journalist detained by Israeli police over alleged ‘incitement’
CNN — Israeli police are seeking to keep a well-known Palestinian journalist in detention in Jerusalem on charges related to…
Why Trump’s greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term weakness
World
March 17, 2025
Why Trump’s greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term weakness
CNN — In President Donald Trump’s first White House term, public confidence in his handling of the economy was always…
Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained
World
March 17, 2025
Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained
CNN — The Trump administration is tightening its grip on efforts to quash pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses, even as…
They helped start Twitter. They didn’t realize what it would become
Technology
March 17, 2025
They helped start Twitter. They didn’t realize what it would become
A new CNN series “Twitter: Breaking the Bird” follows the insider story behind the meteoric rise and eventual sale of…
First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization
World
March 17, 2025
First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization
CNN — The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization. The photo shows Francis at…
Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
Middle East
March 17, 2025
Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
CNN — After months of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief…
‘Ethnic cleansing!’ Videos show Syrian government-aligned forces reveling in massacre of minorities in coastal town
Middle East
March 17, 2025
‘Ethnic cleansing!’ Videos show Syrian government-aligned forces reveling in massacre of minorities in coastal town
CNN — A mother and her daughter hunch down by the windows of their attic as armed men gather outside…
Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’
World
March 17, 2025
Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’
CNN — Negotiators working to end the Russia-Ukraine war have already discussed “dividing up certain assets,” US President Donald Trump…
China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite
World
March 17, 2025
China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite
Hong Kong CNN — China has announced a wide-ranging “special action plan” to promote domestic spending, in an effort to…
Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Huthis
Middle East
March 16, 2025
Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Huthis
CNN — Dozens of people have been reported killed after US President Donald Trump ordered “decisive” military action against Houthi…
Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report
Middle East
March 16, 2025
Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report
CNN — Iran is using aerial drones, facial recognition systems, and a citizen-reporting app to enforce mandatory hijab laws on…
Zelensky says ‘no encirclement’ of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, accusing Putin of lying
World
March 16, 2025
Zelensky says ‘no encirclement’ of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, accusing Putin of lying
CNN — President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops have not been encircled by Russian forces in Kursk region, accusing…
To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella
World
March 16, 2025
To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella
Paris CNN — It’s a new day in Europe. Gone are the halcyon years of unshakeable American commitment to Europe’s…
‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump
Middle East
March 16, 2025
‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump
CNN — Nimrod Cohen’s mother never got to ask him why he chose a raven for the tattoo he got…
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
Middle East
March 16, 2025
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
CNN — At least nine people have been killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia,…
Missing but not forgotten: How Ukrainians are searching for those missing in war using AI and an army of families
World
March 16, 2025
Missing but not forgotten: How Ukrainians are searching for those missing in war using AI and an army of families
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — “Hi, Mom. All good. I will be offline, probably for a long time, maybe a week…
Americans think Trump’s cuts will hurt (and help) the country. Here’s how
World
March 16, 2025
Americans think Trump’s cuts will hurt (and help) the country. Here’s how
CNN — Senate Democrats’ decision to allow Republicans to pass a spending bill will avert a short-term shutdown, but it…
Trump baselessly accuses news media of ‘illegal’ behavior and corruption in DOJ speech
World
March 15, 2025
Trump baselessly accuses news media of ‘illegal’ behavior and corruption in DOJ speech
CNN — President Donald Trump launched some of his harshest attacks yet on the media on Friday, using a speech…
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Middle East
March 15, 2025
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during…