Nov 02 Israel says it received remains of 3 hostages from Hamas in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds By Renata Brito, Associated Press Since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, Palestinian militants had released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 remaining in Gaza, before Sunday's handover. Continue reading
Nov 02 Fears grow for thousands trapped in Sudan’s el-Fasher as few residents reach safety By Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press Only a few thousand Sudanese have reached the nearest camp for displaced people in the days since Sudan’s paramilitary forces seized el-Fasher city, raising fears over tens of thousands who might still be trapped as survivors described killings and other… Continue reading
Nov 02 Canada and Philippines sign defense pact to boost drills, deter China’s aggression By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defense agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression, officials said. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump says Xi assured him that China won’t take action on Taiwan during Republican’s term By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China while the Republican leader is in office. Continue reading
Nov 02 11th-inning homer lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays to become first repeat World Series champion in 25 years By Ronald Blum, Associated Press In a World Series for the ages that went back and forth again and again, Will Smith delivered the biggest swing of all for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Continue reading
Nov 02 Police rule out terrorism in mass stabbing attack on UK train after 2 suspects arrested By Pan Pylas, Jill Lawless, Associated Press British police dismissed speculation on Sunday that a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train the previous evening was terrorism-related and said two victims remain in a life-threatening condition. Continue reading
Nov 01 Trump will host first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, official says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia in May. The meeting was seen as a major turn of events for a Syria that is still adjusting to life after the over 50-year, iron-gripped rule of the Assad… Continue reading
Nov 01 Two new suspects handed preliminary charges over Louvre jewels heist, prosecutor says By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. Continue reading
Nov 01 Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action over claims of Christian persecution By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the West African country. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 3:14 News Wrap: Israel says it received remains from Hamas that don’t belong to hostages In our news wrap Saturday, Israel says the remains of three people Hamas handed over don’t belong to any hostages, Ukrainian forces say they destroyed a key fuel pipeline supplying the Russian army, emergency aid is arriving in hurricane-battered Jamaica,… Continue watching