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U.S. proposes new Gaza cease-fire plan, seeking agreement by next week
The United States, Qatar and Egypt said in a joint statement that a new cease-fire proposal was on the table, but they did not include any specifics on the deal.
In a Ukrainian prison, cells are full of young Russian conscripts
The capture of so many young men in the Ukrainian incursion poses a significant challenge for the Kremlin.
Illegal border crossings fell in July to lowest level in four years
Border agents tallied 56,408 illegal crossings in July, a 32 percent decline from June and the fifth straight month that the figure has fallen, data shows.
West Bank village mourns resident killed in settler attack
The attack late Thursday in Jit in the northern West Bank was the latest in a string of assaults by settlers on Palestinian communities.
Montreal streets become rivers after massive water burst
A ruptured pipe caused the geyser near the city’s downtown area, leading to power outages for 12,000 people.
Himalayan village in Nepal hit by icy floods
Authorities have said there are no deaths or injuries, but more than a dozen buildings are destroyed.
New homes and end to price-gouging: Harris sets economic goals
Vice-president Kamala Harris targets housing costs and price gouging in newly-released economic plans.
No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane
Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe’s president takes over as regional Sadc leader.
Why Thailand’s new prime minister, its youngest ever, adds to old divides
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is just 37, but she is part of a long-running political dynasty.