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Taiwan's opposition parties to team up in parliamentary election
Taiwan's two leading opposition parties agreed Monday to team up for January's parliamentary elections, but they stopped short on joining forces for a presidential ticket.
Crude slips as investor fears of Mideast regional war ease
Oil prices fell Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided as Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.
Four people killed in Philippine village elections
At least four people were killed in the restive southern Philippines on Monday as millions turned out to vote for village leaders following months of deadly poll-related violence.
60 arrested after mob storms Russian airport looking for Israelis
Russian police on Monday said they had arrested 60 people suspected of storming an airport in the Muslim-majority Caucasus republic of Dagestan, seeking to attack Jewish passengers coming from Israel.
Israel says 'dozens' of militants killed in Gaza raids
The Israeli army said Monday that its forces killed dozens of militants in clashes through the night in Gaza as it presses on with its military response to the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Top China, Russia officials warn foreign forces stoking turmoil
Top Chinese and Russian officials warned Monday that foreign forces were seeking to sow turmoil in Asia and beyond as they opened an international defence conference in Beijing.
Hamas says 'heavy fighting' in Gaza as Israel steps up ground war
Hamas said it was engaged in "heavy fighting" with Israeli troops inside northern Gaza Sunday, as besieged residents were again warned to flee southward.
Crude slips on easing worries of region-wide Middle East war
Oil prices fell Monday as Israel stepped up ground attacks on Hamas targets in Gaza but held back from a full-on incursion, fanning hopes a wider conflict can be avoided.
Return to Sudan talks brings no respite for Darfur
Sudan's rival generals have returned to the negotiating table in Saudi Arabia, but the fighting shows no sign of easing as they wrestle to control the country's second-largest city.
Israeli hostage families fight to keep spotlight on captives
Some support an Israeli invasion of Gaza, others want a prisoner swap, but relatives of dozens seized by Hamas said Sunday they were united in demanding Israel's government end their nightmare.
Mob storms Russian airport looking for Israelis
A mob looking for Israelis and Jews overran an airport in Russia's Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday, after rumours spread that a flight was arriving from Israel.
US says Israel must protect Gaza civilians as calls for aid grow
Israel must protect innocent Gaza residents by distinguishing between Hamas militants and civilians, the White House warned Sunday, as world leaders stepped up calls for desperately needed humanitarian aid to reach the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Hamas says 'heavy fighting' in Gaza as Israel boosts ground ops
Hamas said Sunday its fighters were engaged in "heavy fighting" in Gaza where Israel has escalated ground operations, as calls multiply to deliver aid to the Palestinian territory after weeks of siege and bombardment.
Hamas says 'heavy fighting' in Gaza two days into Israel ground ops
Hamas said Sunday its fighters were engaged in "heavy fighting" in Gaza where Israel has escalated ground operations, while the UN said desperate Palestinians burst into aid centres after weeks of siege and bombardment.
Bangladesh charges opposition leader, party members with murder
Bangladesh's main opposition leader and more than 100 other top party members were charged on Sunday with the murder of a policeman killed in mass demonstrations ahead of upcoming elections.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters demand ceasefire at Madrid march
Waving flags and banners, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of Madrid on Sunday to demand an immediate ceasefire in the deadly war between Israel and Hamas.
UN warns order 'starting to break down' as Israel pounds Gaza
Desperate Palestinians in Gaza burst into aid centres after more than three weeks of siege and bombardment, the UN said on Sunday, as Israel escalated ground operations in the Hamas-run territory.
US says Israel must distinguish between Hamas and Gaza civilians
Israel must protect innocent Gaza residents by distinguishing between Hamas militants and civilians in the Palestinian territory, the White House warned ahead of a call Sunday between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US says burden on Israel to distinguish between Hamas, Gaza civilians
Israel must protect innocent Gaza residents by distinguishing between Hamas militants and civilians in the Palestinian territory, the White House warned Sunday ahead of a call between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tens of thousands rally in Spain against amnesty for separatists
Tens of thousands of people, many waving Spanish flags, rallied in Madrid on Sunday against plans to grant an amnesty to Catalan separatists in a protest called by far-right party Vox.
Thousands rally in Spain against amnesty for separatists
Thousands of people, many waving Spanish flags, rallied in Madrid on Sunday against plans to grant an amnesty to Catalan separatists in a protest called by far-right party Vox.
UN chief warns Gaza growing more desperate 'by the hour'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday warned the situation in Hamas-ruled Gaza is declining rapidly as he repeated desperate appeals for a ceasefire to end the "nightmare" of bloodshed.
Israel pounds Gaza as UN warns order 'starting to break down'
Israel pounded Hamas-ruled Gaza with more air and ground attacks Sunday in an escalating military campaign as the UN warned civil order was "starting to break down" in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Bangladesh opposition chief held after anti-PM protests
Bangladesh's main opposition leader was detained for questioning on Sunday morning, as clashes continued for a second day between police and protesters against the prime minister ahead of upcoming elections.
Israel pounds Gaza as Red Cross warns of 'intolerable' suffering
Israel further intensified its attacks on Gaza Sunday, warning its war on Hamas would be "long and difficult", as calls mounted to end the violence and the Red Cross warned of "intolerable" suffering.
Disaster survivors' tales grip Hollywood film fest
Gustavo Zerbino and Mamadou Kouassi have two major things in common.
Turkey celebrates centenary under shadow of Gaza war
Turkey marks its centenary as a post-Ottoman republic on Sunday with somewhat muted celebrations held under the shadow of Israel's escalating war with Hamas militants in Gaza.
Trump pledges to reimpose Muslim 'travel ban' at Jewish gathering
Donald Trump used a speech to a Republican Jewish convention Saturday to promise reimposition of a controversial travel ban that targeted a slew of mostly Muslim countries if he gets re-elected.
Republican Mike Pence drops out of US presidential race
Former US vice president Mike Pence dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Saturday, saying it was not "his time" -- and underlining his scandal-embroiled previous boss Donald Trump's total dominance of the Republican Party.
Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas war 'will be long and difficult'
Israel's war on Gaza militants will be "long and difficult", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Saturday as Hamas demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages it seized three weeks ago.
Thousands march for Palestinians in UK, France, Switzerland
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Britain Saturday calling for a ceasefire as Israel's army intensified its assault on the Gaza Strip. Thousands more demonstrated in France and Switzerland.
Turkey-Israel ties in tatters over Erdogan address
Israel said Saturday it was recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkey after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a fierce attack on its military operation against Hamas militants in Gaza.