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Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza

Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza

CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza on Wednesday in the second day of anti-war protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display of public anger against the milit
Middle East latest: Israel orders more evacuations and Palestinians stage rare anti-Hamas protests

Middle East latest: Israel orders more evacuations and Palestinians stage rare anti-Hamas protests

The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza City as it steps up its renewed offensive against Hamas after breaking the ceasefire last week.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Ramadan Around the World

PHOTO COLLECTION: Ramadan Around the World

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on ‘Based on a True Story’

Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on ‘Based on a True Story’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith could have let his infamous Oscar slap be his cinematic fade out with a career bruised, marriage dissected and reputation in a free fall. But instead of retreating, he turned inward for self-reflection.
It was bacteria - not a miracle - on a Communion wafer in Indiana church

It was bacteria - not a miracle - on a Communion wafer in Indiana church

MORRIS, Ind. (AP) — A laboratory analysis turned up nothing miraculous about red marks found on a Communion wafer at a Catholic church in Indiana. The discovery at St.
Told to fix notorious prison, Israel just relocated alleged abuses, detainees say

Told to fix notorious prison, Israel just relocated alleged abuses, detainees say

JERUSALEM (AP) — Under pressure from Israel’s top court to improve conditions at a facility notorious for mistreating Palestinians seized in Gaza, the military transferred hundreds of detainees to newly opened camps.
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires

South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures.
How a shelter hit by Trump's aid cuts protects LGBTQ migrants in Mexico

How a shelter hit by Trump's aid cuts protects LGBTQ migrants in Mexico

TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Ana Esquivel no longer feels like her heart stops every time she sees a police officer.
At least 24 dead as wildfires ravage southern South Korea and force thousands to evacuate

At least 24 dead as wildfires ravage southern South Korea and force thousands to evacuate

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever have ravaged the country’s southern regions, killing 24 people, destroying more than 300 structures and forcing 28,800 residents to evacuate, officials said Wedn
Spiritual adviser to man executed by firing squad: 'We're more than the worst thing we've done.'

Spiritual adviser to man executed by firing squad: 'We're more than the worst thing we've done.'

(RNS) — When 67-year-old Brad Sigmon was put to death on March 7 in South Carolina for the murder of his then-girlfriend’s parents, it was the first time in 15 years that an execution in the United States had been carried out by a firing squad.
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