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Qatar Pauses Mediator Role in Gaza Cease-fire

Report: 'Strong Likelihood' Famine 'Imminent' in North Gaza

Iraq to Lower Age of Consent to 9

Violence Erupts Against Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam

With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal

NPR Online News20 hrs

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan, Philippines, Australia discuss cooperation on sidelines of ASEAN meeting

Korea Herald3 days

From CDC to labor secretary: See Trump's top picks for Cabinet roles

They're here to finance climate action. But COP29 is more about bickering

US Lawmakers Call for Classified Briefing on Turkey's Hamas Ties

Iran Activates New Centrifuges After Criticism by UN Nuclear Watchdog

Senate Rejects Bernie Sanders' Bids to Block Arms Sale to Israel

Israeli Strike in Syria Kills Dozens

The Sense That Most Defines a Culture

Feeling betrayed by increased minority support for Trump, Black women say they’re stepping back

Associated Press3 hrs

Democrats search for answers as blue Philadelphia turns towards Trump

Why Some Partners Choose Gift-Giving Over Jealousy

Psychology Today6 hrs

The Broligarchy Goes to Washington

Walmart CFO Predicts Higher Prices Under Trump Tariffs

China, Russia Oppose New UN Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

Ukraine Alleges Russia Fired Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Chinese Ship Suspected of Severing Cables in Baltic Sea

'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP’s anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK’s name ‘out of your mouths’

Most Americans Approve Of Trump Transition—As Controversial RFK Jr. Gets High Marks, Poll Finds

Climate Diplomacy’s $300 Billion Failure

Trump picks Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary, completing flurry of Cabinet nominations

PBS NewsHour5 hrs

Over 240,000 Vehicles Abruptly Recalled Over Safety Issues

Daily Caller2 hrs

US Dept. of Justice Charges Indian Billionaire in $265M Bribery Scandal

Sri Lanka: President Appoints New Cabinet

India: New Delhi Pollution Hits 50 Times WHO Limit

India: New Delhi Shuts Primary Schools as Air Quality Worsens

Thanksgiving weather update: Will it snow? Foul weather forecast looms over travel

USA Today22 mins

Pakistan government mediators seek ceasefire as 68 killed in sectarian violence

Cop29 climate finance deal criticised as ‘travesty of justice’ and ‘stage-managed’

Tulsi Gabbard’s history with Russia is even more concerning than you think

Independent3 hrs

After a series of Week 13 upsets, our college football coaches poll ranking projection

Palau President Criticizes China as Re-election Confirmed

Typhoon Yinxing Batters Philippines

Canada Accuses India of Targeting Sikh Separatists

Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as President

How the Trump administration and congressional Republicans may crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters

Former Presidential Candidate, Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris Dies At 94

Daily Caller1 hr

Trump takes aim at government as public faith in US institutions continues to erode

S. Korea leads world in industrial robot adoption: study

Korea Herald15 hrs

Chess’ next move: The future looms over the game's world championship, once again missing its biggest star

Experts Say UN Climate Talks Need Urgent Overhaul

Podesta to COP29: US Committed to Climate Fight Under Trump

Taliban Makes First Appearance at UN Climate Summit

COP29 Set to Convene Following Trump Reelection

Cop29’s new carbon market rules offer hope after scandal and deadlock

COP29: reactions to the ‘catastrophe’ that is the climate finance goal agreement

Compromise deal reached at COP29 climate talks for $300 billion a year to poor nations

Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlock

Cop29 agrees $1.3tn climate finance deal but campaigners brand it a ‘betrayal’

DHS: IS-Linked Network Brought 400 Migrants Into US

US Arrests Eight Migrants With Suspected Islamic State Group Ties

Taliban Reaches Deal to Create Regional Logistics Hub

Russia Declares Ural Mountain Flooding a Federal Emergency

Rabbi in UAE killed in ‘antisemitic terror incident’, says Israel

[Herald Interview] Korea Expressway CEO leads push to export Korean road expertise globally

Korea Herald3 days

Trump makes next AG pick and Denzel Washington talks 'Gladiator II': Morning Rundown

Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered High in the Mountains of Central Asia

Scientific American8 hrs

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