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At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says

At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 40 civilians were killed last weekend by al-Qaida-linked rebels trying to take control of a besieged town in Burkina Faso’s hard-hit northern region, the United Nations' rights office said, calling the attack a war crim
US military Osprey aircraft with 8 aboard crashes into the sea off southern Japan

US military Osprey aircraft with 8 aboard crashes into the sea off southern Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's coast guard has found a person and debris in the ocean where a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying eight people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan, officials said.
41 Indian construction workers rescued from collapsed tunnel where they were trapped for 17 days

41 Indian construction workers rescued from collapsed tunnel where they were trapped for 17 days

UTTARKASHI, India (AP) — Forty-one construction workers emerged dazed and smiling Tuesday from a collapsed tunnel in northern India where they had spent the last 17 days — a happy ending to an ordeal that had gripped the country and led to a massive
Finland will close its entire border with Russia over migrant concerns

Finland will close its entire border with Russia over migrant concerns

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland said Tuesday it will close its last remaining border crossing with Russia amid concerns that Moscow is using migrants as part of “hybrid warfare” to destabilize the Nordic country following its entry into NATO.
Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on fifth day of temporary cease-fire

Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on fifth day of temporary cease-fire

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire that has enabled humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza and that mediators hope to extend even as I
Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu

Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders Tuesday, even though he is recovering from the flu and lung inflammation, the Vatican said.
13 Sierra Leone military officers are under arrest for trying to stage a coup, a minister says

13 Sierra Leone military officers are under arrest for trying to stage a coup, a minister says

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Attacks on Sierra Leone’s main military barracks and prisons were a failed coup attempt and have resulted in the arrest of 13 military officers, the government’s spokesman said Tuesday.
US tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement

US tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has told Israel that it must work to avoid “significant further displacement” of Palestinian civilians in southern Gaza if it renews its ground campaign aimed at eradicating the Hamas militant group, senior
Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

BURLINGTON, Vt.
Minnesota Wild fire coach Dean Evason, assistant Bob Woods after losing 14 of their first 19 games

Minnesota Wild fire coach Dean Evason, assistant Bob Woods after losing 14 of their first 19 games

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason and assistant Bob Woods on Monday after losing seven games and 14 of their first 19 to start to the NHL season.