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Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk

Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago.

Aid groups sue over Trump's order suspending federal refugee program and funding

SEATTLE (AP) — Major refugee aid groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over the president's executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program and funding for resettlement agencies. The lawsuit filed in U.S.
More Israeli checkpoints are slicing up the West Bank

More Israeli checkpoints are slicing up the West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Fauzi, a banker from the northern West Bank city of Nablus, leaves home at 4 a.m. to reach his job by 8 a.m., and he's often late. His commute used to take an hour — until Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct.
Winnipeg man charged after attempted knife attack on church pastor

Winnipeg man charged after attempted knife attack on church pastor

WINNIPEG — A man is facing multiple charges after it's alleged he tried to attack a pastor with a knife during a Sunday evening service.
Middle East latest: Hamas says it will delay hostage release set for Saturday

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will delay hostage release set for Saturday

A spokesperson for Hamas says it will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Vatican charity says Trump administration's gutting of USAID is 'reckless' and could kill millions

Vatican charity says Trump administration's gutting of USAID is 'reckless' and could kill millions

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's charity said Monday that U.S.
After the ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank Palestinians face more Israeli barriers, traffic and misery

After the ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank Palestinians face more Israeli barriers, traffic and misery

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Fauzi, a banker from the northern West Bank city of Nablus, leaves home at 4 a.m. to reach his job by 8, and he's often late. His commute used to take an hour — until Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct.
Pope's point-man on migration and aid concerned about USAID cuts, alarmed at US migrant crackdown

Pope's point-man on migration and aid concerned about USAID cuts, alarmed at US migrant crackdown

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ point-man on migration and development has urged the Trump administration to remember Christian principles about caring for others, saying people are being “terrorized” by the U.S.
Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony

Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony

ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt.
Famine mostly averted but is a danger again if Gaza ceasefire collapses, UN humanitarian chief says

Famine mostly averted but is a danger again if Gaza ceasefire collapses, UN humanitarian chief says

CAIRO (AP) — Famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire , the United Nations humanitarian chief said Sunday. But he warned the threat could return quickly if the truce collapses.
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