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A look at the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza, by the numbers

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas are in the midst of a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas is releasing dozens of the hostages captured in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The sides have carried out four swaps since the ceasefire went into effect ...


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What is the International Criminal Court and how will Trump’s sanctions impact it?

By MOLLY QUELL Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court could jeopardize trials and investigations at the world's only permanent global tribunal for war crimes and genocide. The ...


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Frozen US aid brings new challenges to groups hit by harsh crackdowns in Russia and Belarus

By DASHA LITVINOVA and YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even being outlawed and forced to operate from exile abroad. Many survived despite ...


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China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement

BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday lashed out at what it called U.S. "coercion" after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington's threat to take back the Panama Canal. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a briefing that China "firmly ...


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Kosovo elections will decide who will lead stalled talks with Serbia and manage a battered economy

By FLORENT BAJRAMI and LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo goes to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary election expected to be a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti after his governing party won in a landslide four years ago. Eligible voters, including those ...


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Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel prepares for it

By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of Palestinians from Gaza despite international rejection of President Donald Trump's plan to empty the territory of its population. Egypt has launched a diplomatic blitz behind the scenes ...