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Trump envoy confirms that Hamas has agreed to release the last living US hostage in Gaza

Trump envoy confirms that Hamas has agreed to release the last living US hostage in Gaza

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza , Edan Alexander , will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the del
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India claims its strikes inside Pakistan territory last week killed over 100 militants

India claims its strikes inside Pakistan territory last week killed over 100 militants

ISLAMABAD (AP) — India’s military strikes into Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan earlier this week killed more than 100 militants including prominent leaders, the head of India's military operations claimed Sunday. Lt. Gen.
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Voting ends in Albania's election after a campaign dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU

Voting ends in Albania's election after a campaign dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Voting ended in Albania’s parliamentary election Sunday after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term. Polls closed at 7 p.m.
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Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman

Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program , just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.
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Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring at least 14 others

Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring at least 14 others

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A passenger bus skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s tea-growing hill country on Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring at least 14 others, an official said.
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Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions," an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or fa
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India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal

India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal

ISLAMABAD (AP) — India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later.
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Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions.
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Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit Saturday to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna and of significance to his Augustinian order.
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