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Top UN court says Israel must allow UN relief agency to supply aid to Gaza
October 22, 2025 - 6:56 AM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the U.N. aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory.
Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security
October 22, 2025 - 6:56 AM

LONDON (AP) — Leaders of six Western Balkan nations are meeting British and European officials in London on Wednesday for talks on migration, security and economic growth in a volatile region where Russia seeks to wield influence.
The Latest: Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress
October 22, 2025 - 6:50 AM

Leaders at the Pentagon have significantly altered how military officials will speak with Congress after a pair of new memos issued last week.
Journalists imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia win EU's top human rights award
October 22, 2025 - 6:50 AM

BRUSSELS (AP) — Two journalists, one imprisoned in Belarus and the other in Georgia, have won the European Union’s top human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced on Wednesday.
Man taken into custody after driving his car into security gate outside White House, authorities say
October 22, 2025 - 6:45 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man was taken into custody late Tuesday after driving his car into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.
Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as part of reconciliation
October 22, 2025 - 6:29 AM

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican is expected to soon announce that it will return a few dozen artifacts sought by Indigenous communities in Canada as part of its reckoning with the Catholic Church’s troubled role in helping suppress Indigenous culture in the Americas, officials said Wednesday.
A major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 6, officials say
October 22, 2025 - 6:26 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack across Ukraine killed at least six people, including a woman and her two young daughters, officials said Wednesday, as U.S.-led

Israel 'not a protectorate' of the US, Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance
October 22, 2025 - 6:21 AM

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's prime minister toughened his stance Wednesday by declaring that his country is in charge of its own security and isn't an American protectorate as he prepared to discuss progress on Gaza’s fragile ceasefire agreement with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold
October 22, 2025 - 6:18 AM

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches, an exercise that came as his planned summit on Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump was put on hold.
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti and Dominican Republic
October 22, 2025 - 6:08 AM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the northern Caribbean in the coming days.
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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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Top UN court says Israel must allow UN relief agency to supply aid to Gaza

Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security

The Latest: Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress

Journalists imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia win EU's top human rights award

Man taken into custody after driving his car into security gate outside White House, authorities say

Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as part of reconciliation

A major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 6, officials say

Israel 'not a protectorate' of the US, Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance

Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti and Dominican Republic

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