Gang recruitment of children in Haiti rises by 70 percent: UN
Haitian gangs increasingly target children, using them as informants, fighters, and forced labor, says UNICEF report.
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Arrests after Muslims killed in mosque survey violence in India’s Sambhal
Cases filed against over 2,000 people a day after four Muslim men killed in violence over survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’
Conservative Alvaro Delgado and left-wing rival Yamandu Orsi went head-to-head in the final round of Uruguay's election.
Israel sanctions Haaretz due to articles that ‘hurt’ Israeli state
The Haaretz news outlet called the decision 'another step in Netanyahu's journey to dismantle Israeli democracy'.
Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan
Local Sunni and Shia armed groups have clashed for decades, but the most recent fighting has killed more than 30 people.
Iran to meet with Germany, France, UK in nuclear talks
The meeting follows an IAEA resolution denouncing Iran for what the nuclear watchdog called a lack of cooperation.
US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump
School initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion are likely to be first on the chopping block.
Far-right leader fails to reach Romania presidential run-off: Exit poll
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and centre-right Elena Lasconi headed for December 8 run-off, exit poll suggests.
Israeli attacks kill six across Gaza, army issues new ‘evacuation order’
Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safia was injured in an Israeli drone attack on the facility.
Why was ground beef recalled in the US over possible E coli contamination?
At least 19 E coli cases have been reported in Minnesota, just weeks after a an outbreak linked to McDonald's.
Hezbollah fires ‘340 missiles’ at Israel, hits Ashdod naval base, Tel Aviv
Hezbollah hits Israeli military sites after Israel killed 29 in Beirut attack as EU top diplomat calls for ceasefire.
Uruguay runoff election: Voters choosing between leftist, rightwing bloc
Leftist alliance hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing President Luis Lacalle Pou.
Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel
One of Gaza's most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show. He's not the only one.
‘Optical illusion’: Key takeaways from COP29 at Baku
Climate finance deal criticised at COP29 as inadequate, lacking real money and clear grants for developing countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,004
These were the key developments on the 1,004th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress
Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel's killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect's support.
Thousands protest against sexual violence in France
The protests come two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
More than 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 48 hours
Director of the Kamal Adwan hospital says several staff wounded in Israeli bombardment.
‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term
Immigrant rights groups fear harsh policies and potential legal pressure could accelerate in second Trump term.
UN climate talks in disarray as developing nations stage walkout at COP29
Host Azerbaijan calls for consensus after delegations from developing countries walk out of climate finance talks.