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- Ukraine's security service confirms it was behind assassination of Russian generalby Joanna Kakissis on December 17, 2024 at 11:06 pm
A Russian lieutenant general accused of using banned chemicals on Ukrainian soldiers was assassinated Tuesday in Moscow.
- The Indian Movie Acclaimed Abroad But Snubbed at Homeby Diaa Hadid on December 17, 2024 at 9:28 pm
The film "All We Imagine As Light" is an Indian film that has won rare international acclaim from Cannes and the Golden Globes. But at home in India the international buzz was ignored and it was passed over as India's entry for the Oscars. Our correspondent in Mumbai, where the film was shot, explores why it is not receiving the same acclaim in India.
- Syrian families scour hospitals and morgues for loved ones lost under Assad's ruleby Leila Fadel on December 17, 2024 at 3:16 pm
People in Syria are looking for their relatives and friends in prisons, hospitals and morgues. The U.N. estimates over 100,00 people have gone missing in Syria under the Assad regime.
- Coffee prices are higher than ever. Here's what it means for your cupby Alina Selyukh on December 17, 2024 at 9:29 am
Droughts in top coffee-growing countries have shrunk the supply of beans. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have already raised prices — but the world keeps drinking more and more coffee.
- Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatuby The Associated Press on December 17, 2024 at 9:16 am
The earthquake was centered 10 miles west of Port Vila, the largest city in Vanuatu, a group of 80 islands that is home to about 330,000 people.
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- Syrian rebel leader says rebel factions will be dissolvedby Andrew Jeong, Vivian Ho, Hazem Balousha, Sammy Westfall, Abbie Cheeseman on December 18, 2024 at 1:04 am
Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham, said all fighters should be incorporated into the Defense Ministry and that “everyone will be subject to the law.”
- Kyiv behind killing of Russian general in Moscow, Ukrainian official saysby David Stern, Leo Sands, Robyn Dixon, Isabelle Khurshudyan on December 17, 2024 at 10:14 pm
An explosion killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia’s nuclear defense forces, and his assistant in Moscow, Russia’s Investigative Committee said.
- CNN says it was misled by man freed in Syria report with Clarissa Wardby Jeremy Barr on December 17, 2024 at 8:12 pm
- More Russian equipment being moved at airbase in Syria, satellite imagery showsby Evan Hill on December 17, 2024 at 7:07 pm
- Netanyahu visits Israeli-controlled Syria, says Israel will stay there for the foreseeable futureby Sammy Westfall, Lior Soroka on December 17, 2024 at 6:57 pm