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Biden says what's happening in Gaza isn't genocide amid ICC warrant request

US President Joe Biden listens to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he reads a statement in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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3 hours ago - Business

Carlyle's planes are stuck in Russia, and it wants insurers to pay up

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Updated 7 hours ago - World

Iran's president killed in helicopter crash after "technical failure": report

In this handout image supplied by the Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev as they inaugurate the Qiz Qalasi Dam. (Photo by Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran via Getty Images)
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Middle Eastern energy giant buys into Texas LNG project

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Updated 10 hours ago - World

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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11 hours ago - World

U.K. court rules Julian Assange can appeal extradition to U.S.

Supporters of Julian Assange demonstrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice as the High Court is set to deliver a ruling whether Assange can appeal against the US's extradition order in London, United Kingdom on May 20, 2024
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Updated 22 hours ago - World

Pope Francis says U.S. conservatives have a "suicidal attitude"

Pope Francis being interviewed by CBS' Norah O'Donnell on "60 Minutes."
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May 18, 2024 - World

Israeli minister Gantz presents ultimatum to Bibi on post-Gaza war strategy

Benny Gantz with others
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Updated May 18, 2024 - World

IDF recovers bodies of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

Protest in Israel to bring hostages home.
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Scoop: U.S., Iran held indirect talks this week on avoiding more attacks

Brett McGurk, dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and red tie.
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