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Iran's Raisi expected in Turkey for delayed Gaza talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was expected to fly to Turkey on Wednesday for twice-delayed talks aimed at ironing out past differences and trying to halt the spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
Trump closes in on Biden rematch after New Hampshire win
Donald Trump won the key New Hampshire primary Tuesday, moving him ever closer to locking in the Republican presidential nomination and securing an extraordinary White House rematch with Joe Biden.
Argentines down tools in first major challenge to budget-slashing Milei
Argentine President Javier Milei faces the first major challenge to his budget-slashing policies Wednesday as workers are expected to down tools in their thousands and take to the streets in protest.
Trump hopes for knock-out as polls close in New Hampshire
Polls closed Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary, with Donald Trump hoping to demolish his rival for the Republican presidential nomination and effectively begin an extraordinary battle for a second White House term.
Blinken seeks broader approach on extremism in West Africa talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought progress Tuesday in reversing West Africa's democratic decline in talks with the presidents of two key partners, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as he promoted a fight against extremism that goes beyond military might.
Strong turnout as Trump eyes presidential nod in New Hampshire
Voters streamed to the polls Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary where Donald Trump was hoping to demolish his only remaining opponent for the Republican presidential nomination and effectively kick off his extraordinary battle for a second White House term.
Venezuelan opposition leader denounces official 'persecution'
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, barred from running in presidential elections this year, accused the authorities of intimidation Tuesday as thousands marched in support of the government.
Zelensky vows strong response after 18 killed in Russian strikes
A wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding more than a hundred, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed a forceful response.
Thwarted Thai PM candidate faces court ruling that could see him out as MP
Thwarted Thai prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat whose party won the most seats in the last election will face a court ruling on Wednesday that could see the popular reformist disqualified as an MP.
Pressure mounts on Israel to end Gaza war amid deadliest day for troops
Israelis on Tuesday mourned and demanded answers over the army's biggest single-day losses since ground operations in Gaza started amid growing pressure on the government to end the conflict.
Blinken seeks progress in West Africa beyond military approach
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought Tuesday to reverse West Africa's democratic decline through talks with the presidents of two key partners, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as he called for the fight against extremism to go beyond weapons.
Turkey ratifies Sweden's NATO membership after protracted delay
Turkey's parliament on Tuesday ratified Sweden's NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine.
Jan. 6 role-play film 'War Game' brings 'terrifying' warning to Sundance
It is January 6, 2025, and the US president looks on in horror as his narrowly defeated rival calls on the armed forces to help overthrow the "fraudulent" election result.
US official in talks on longer pause in Gaza fighting
US President Joe Biden's Middle East envoy held talks in the region Tuesday as hopes rose for a new deal to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a longer pause in fighting in Gaza.
Blinken seeks progress in West Africa with Ivory Coast as model
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday sought progress combatting coups and extremism in West Africa in talks with two key leaders, as he pointed to Ivory Coast as a model.
Haiti homicides double, 'difficult to overstate' crisis: UN chief
Homicides in Haiti more than doubled last year as the Caribbean nation faced a worsening "multidimensional crisis," with gangs using kidnappings and sexual violence to steadily gain territory, a UN report said Tuesday.
Turkish parliament debates Sweden's NATO bid
Turkey's parliament on Tuesday opened a debate on Sweden's NATO aspirations after a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russian strikes kill eight, create new panic across Ukraine
A wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, killing eight people and wounding dozens as new panic spread among exhausted residents.
Netanyahu under pressure over Israel troop losses, hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a mounting crisis after Israel's worst day of troop losses in the Gaza war as well as growing protests over his failure to bring hostages back.
Oscars revenge for 'Anatomy of a Fall' after French snub
With a slew of Oscar nominations on Tuesday, including for best picture, France's "Anatomy of a Fall" got revenge after being snubbed by the country's own selection committee.
UN expert slams Britain's 'severe crackdown' on climate activists
Environmental activists face a severe crackdown in Britain, a UN expert warned Tuesday, lamenting that peaceful protesters face long prison terms and are the targets of "toxic discourse".
Trump seeks to lock in nomination at New Hampshire showdown
Donald Trump aims to steamroll his way toward the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary by making short work of his only surviving opponent, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.
Iraq no-frills carrier says no grounds for US sanctions
Iraqi no-frills carrier Fly Baghdad has condemned Washington's imposition of sanctions, saying the US Treasury provided no proof of its allegation the airline had assisted Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Russian strikes kill seven, create new panic across Ukraine
A wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities killing seven people and wounding dozens, setting ablaze and toppling apartment blocks and creating new panic among exhausted residents.
US defense chief makes first appearance since secret hospitalization
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday made his first appearance since being hospitalized for complications from cancer treatment -- a stay he concealed from both the White House and Congress for several days.
UK's Sunak warns Huthis of more attacks
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned Iran-backed Huthis that Britain would stage new military action if the Yemeni rebels keep attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
Norway's King Harald, 86, rules out abdication
Norway's frail 86-year-old King Harald has no plans to abdicate, he reiterated Tuesday in his first public remarks since the surprise decision by Denmark's Queen Margrethe to stand down.
Blinken sees Ivory Coast model on extremism on Africa tour
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday praised Ivory Coast for choosing a less militarised approach to security, on a tour to rally African democracies as crises engulf the region and world.
Far-right AfD could be next after German court defunds neo-Nazi party
Germany's constitutional court on Tuesday approved a request to withdraw public funds from the neo-Nazi Homeland party, offering what one official called a possible "blueprint" for action against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Russian strikes kill six, wound dozens across Ukraine
Six people were killed and dozens wounded after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine, setting residential buildings ablaze and reducing others to rubble.
Russian strikes kill four, wound dozens across Ukraine
Dozens of people were injured and least four killed after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine, setting residential buildings ablaze and reducing others to rubble.
Israel loses 24 soldiers in deadliest day of Gaza ground war
The Israeli army said Tuesday 24 soldiers were killed in the biggest single-day losses since the start of its ground war in Gaza amid growing pressure on the government to find a way to end the conflict.
UK govt to plough extra £1.3bn into nuclear plant
The UK government says it will make available an additional £1.3 billion ($1.9 billion) in funding for the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear reactor project with French energy group EDF.
Blinken to meet key West African presidents to rally support
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday meets the presidents of Nigeria and Ivory Coast in a bid to forge a united front with key African democracies as crises engulf the world.
US, Britain hit targets in Yemen as Huthis vow to strike back
The United States and Britain launched a second round of joint military strikes on Yemen's Huthis on Tuesday over their attacks on Red Sea shipping, as the Iran-backed rebels vowed to hit back.
Israel suffers deadliest day of ground war as pressure mounts on government
The Israeli army said Tuesday it had suffered its biggest single-day losses since the start of its ground war in Gaza amid growing pressure on the government to find a way to end the conflict.
Trump seeks to sew up nomination in New Hampshire showdown
Donald Trump aims to steamroll his way toward the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary, making short work of his only surviving opponent, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.
Australian spies blame Russian for major cyber attack
Australia has identified the Russian mastermind behind a crippling cyber attack, unmasking the 33-year-old hacker for the first time on Tuesday and linking him to an international crime syndicate.
Britain's upper house votes to delay contentious Rwanda plan
Britain's unelected upper house of parliament inflicted a blow Monday to the government's controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, by voting to delay ratification of the treaty with Kigali.