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The UN's top court says it has jurisdiction in part of Ukraine's genocide case against Russia

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The United Nations' top court said Friday it has jurisdiction to rule on a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide. The ruling come...

Feb 02, 2024

Hamas says it's studying Gaza cease-fire proposal, but appears to rule out key provisions

BEIRUT (AP) - Hamas officials said Friday that the group is studying a proposed cease-fire deal that would include prolonged pauses in fighting in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian pr...

Feb 02, 2024

Gas explosions in Kenya's capital kill at least 2, injure others and send smoke rising over homes

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Gas explosions at an industrial building in Kenya's capital killed two people, injured at least 29 others and sent a fiery smoke plume rising over homes early Friday, authorities...

Feb 01, 2024

Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel

RIYAK, Lebanon (AP) - Britain's top diplomat said Thursday that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be y...

Feb 01, 2024

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The people spoke to The As...

Feb 01, 2024

Oregon high court says 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Supreme Court said Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun right...

Feb 01, 2024

Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory, according to f...

Feb 01, 2024

UK judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit over dossier containing 'shocking and scandalous claims'

LONDON (AP) - A judge in London on Thursday threw out a lawsuit by former U.S. President Donald Trump accusing a former British spy of making "shocking and scandalous claims" that were false and harme...

Feb 01, 2024

European Union agrees on a new 50 billion-euro aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto threat

BRUSSELS (AP) - A top European Union official says the 27 EU countries have sealed a deal on new aid for Ukraine just over an hour into a summit of the bloc's leaders and despite threats from Hungary ...

Feb 01, 2024

Multiple people hurt in building collapse near airport in Boise, Idaho, fire officials say

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Multiple people have been hurt after a building collapsed Wednesday in Boise, Idaho, fire officials said. Emergency responders were at scene of the reported collapse near the Boise...

Jan 31, 2024