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A winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel
December 28, 2025 - 1:35 AM

A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone, setting off a chain reaction of snow, ice, rain and severe weather expected to affect much of the country.
UK leader criticized for applauding return of man freed from Egyptian prison as old tweets resurface
December 28, 2025 - 1:28 AM

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. prime minister is facing criticism after he celebrated the return to Britain of a human rights activist who was recently released from an Egyptian prison but whose past social media posts apparently contained violent and antisemitic language.
Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
December 28, 2025 - 1:20 AM

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war sparked by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine's capital and elsewhere in the days before the meeting.
Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting
December 28, 2025 - 1:14 AM

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use.
3 dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators
December 28, 2025 - 1:10 AM

LATAKIA, Syria (AP) — Clashes broke out on Syria’s coast between protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counterdemonstrators on Sunday, killing at least three people and injuring dozens of others, health officials said.
Libya mourns military chief killed in Turkey plane crash
December 28, 2025 - 1:08 AM

MISRATA, Libya (AP) — Hundreds of people on Sunday mourned western Libya’s military chief and four others who were killed in a plane crash in Turkey.
The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders
December 28, 2025 - 12:11 AM

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon and sun share top billing in 2026.
From gunshots to the Africa Cup, Sudanese players endure brutal war to bring hope
December 27, 2025 - 10:28 PM

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — When Sudan player Ammar Taifour first heard gunfire outside his hotel room, he shrugged it off and went back to sleep. He had a soccer match to play.
Guinea votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win
December 27, 2025 - 10:22 PM

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guineans are voting Sunday to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup, as analysts say a weakened opposition will result in a likely win for junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya.
Thailand's political parties name prime minister candidates for February election
December 27, 2025 - 9:42 PM

BANGKOK (AP) — Political parties in Thailand on Sunday registered their candidates for the next prime minister, marking the unofficial start of campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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A winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel

UK leader criticized for applauding return of man freed from Egyptian prison as old tweets resurface

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

3 dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators

Libya mourns military chief killed in Turkey plane crash

The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders

From gunshots to the Africa Cup, Sudanese players endure brutal war to bring hope

Guinea votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win

Thailand's political parties name prime minister candidates for February election

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