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US warship shoots down Houthi drone launched from Yemen-US official

Yemen

US warship shoots down Houthi drone launched from Yemen-US official

The U.S. Navy destroyer Mason on Wednesday shot down a Houthi drone launched from Yemen that was headed in its direction as it responded to reports of an attack on a commercial vessel, a U.S. defense official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Yes, Trump can win the 2024 election. Here are four reasons why

Politics

Yes, Trump can win the 2024 election. Here are four reasons why

He has been impeached twice, tried to thwart the peaceful transfer of power after losing the 2020 presidential election, faces scores of charges in multiple criminal cases, and his critics warn he is plotting to rule as an autocrat. Yet, Donald Trump could still return to the White House.

UN seeks to counter Western anti-refugee rhetoric at major forum

United Nations

UN seeks to counter Western anti-refugee rhetoric at major forum

Thousands of U.N. officials, politicians, aid and business groups meet in Geneva on Wednesday to seek solutions to a record displacement crisis as the U.N. refugee agency aims to counter a burgeoning Western narrative that casts refugees as a threat.

Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels

Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels

Representatives from nearly 200 countries agreed at the COP28 climate summit on Wednesday to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels to avert the worst of climate change, a first of its kind deal signaling the eventual end of the oil age.

"If you want a real ceasefire, here is the right address"

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"If you want a real ceasefire, here is the right address"

The United Nations on Tuesday demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war after more than three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly backed the move, which had been vetoed by the United States in the Security Council last week.

Soccer-Turkish club president arrested for punching referee

Turkey

Soccer-Turkish club president arrested for punching referee

The president of top tier Turkish soccer club Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, was arrested on Tuesday for punching a referee in the face at the end of a match, with the official telling police that Koca had threatened to kill him.

United Nations demands humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

United Nations

United Nations demands humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations on Tuesday demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war after more than three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly backed the move, which had been vetoed by the United States in the Security Council last week.

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