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• Israeli forces bombard central Gaza in apparent move toward expanding ground offensive

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  Israeli forces bombarded Palestinian refugee camps in central Gaza on Tuesday, residents said, in apparent preparation to expand their ground...

• Turkish parliamentary committee resumes debate on Sweden's NATO bid

  26-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 28

  The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee was poised on Tuesday to resume deliberations on Sweden's bid to join NATO, days after President...

• The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

  26-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 29

  For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. For...

• U.S. airstrikes hit Iran-backed militias in Iraq after drone attack injures 3 American troops

  26-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 28

  Three U.S. troops were injured in Iraq on Monday after a drone attack on an American air base by Iran-backed militias, Pentagon officials said,...

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• Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny located in penal colony 3 weeks after contact lost

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 21

  Associates of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle...

• Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 30

  Shipping firm Maersk says it is preparing to allow vessels to resume sailing through the Red Sea, thanks to the start of a U.S.-led multinational...

• Pope Francis blasts the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 29

  Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its "instruments of death" that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in...

• Egypt floats ambitious plan to end Israel-Hamas war as death toll in an Israeli strike rises to 106

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 38

  Egypt has put forward an ambitious, initial proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war with a cease-fire, a phased hostage release and the creation of a...

• King Charles III's annual Christmas message from Buckingham Palace to include sustainable touches

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 26

  King Charles III will give his second Christmas message from Buckingham Palace in front of a live tree decorated with sustainable ornaments.

• A plane stuck for days in France for a human trafficking investigation is leaving for India

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 48

  A charter plane grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation is scheduled to leave Monday for India, after an exceptional holiday...

• Afghan schoolgirls are finishing sixth grade in tears. Under Taliban rule, their education is over

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 25

  Bahara Rustam, 13, took her last class at Bibi Razia School in Kabul on Dec. 11 knowing it was the end of her education. Under Taliban rule, she is...

• Serbia police detain at least 38 people as opposition plans more protests against election results

  25-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 20

  Serbian police said Monday they have detained at least 38 people who took part in a protest against reported widespread irregularities during a...