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Yemen's Huthi rebels vow more attacks on Israel
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Tuesday pledged more attacks against Israel if its war on Hamas in Gaza continues, saying it had already fired drones and ballistic missiles in three separate operations.
Top US officials make case for Ukraine aid
The US secretaries of state and defense urged Congress Tuesday to sustain support for Ukraine and warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to use the Israel-Hamas war to reduce Western support for Kyiv.
Senegal probe after gay man's body reportedly dug up and burned
Footage said to show a gay man's body being dug up from a grave and burned has shocked Senegal, triggering an investigation in the conservative country where homophobia is rife.
Winter will amplify Ukraine humanitarian needs: UN
With the war between Israel and Hamas raging, a UN humanitarian official urged the Security Council on Tuesday to "not lose focus" on Ukraine, especially as another brutal winter looms.
US says Putin seeking to 'take advantage' of Israel-Hamas war
The United States accused Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday of trying to use the Israel-Hamas war to reduce Western support for Ukraine, which it said requires continued backing from Washington to prevent Russia success.
France arrests Russian tycoon in tax, sanctions probe
French police have arrested Russian billionaire Alexei Kuzmichev, one of the co-founders of the Alfa Group and who is targeted by EU sanctions, on suspicion of tax fraud and violating sanctions, sources close to the case said.
Spain cheers as crown princess comes of age in boost for monarchy
Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish crown, swore loyalty to the constitution on Tuesday, her 18th birthday, a legal milestone that royal watchers hope will turn the page for the monarchy after several years marred by scandal.
Lawyer arrest fuels outrage over Iran teen's death
The arrest of a prize-winning Iranian rights lawyer has compounded the anger expressed by rights groups over the death of a teenage girl who activists say was fatally beaten by the Tehran morality police.
FBI director warns of heightened threats in US from Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war has raised the threat of attacks against Americans in the United States to a "whole 'nother level," FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Tuesday.
'Ceasefire now!' Protesters interrupt US congress hearing
Protesters with hands covered in red paint repeatedly interrupted a congressional hearing on US military aid Tuesday, demanding Washington stop funding Israel's fight against Hamas.
Israel, Hamas locked in 'fierce battles' in shattered Gaza
Israeli troops and Hamas militants engaged Tuesday in "fierce battles" in Gaza, where the dire humanitarian crisis spiralled and tearful Palestinian families scoured rubble in a desperate search for loved ones.
Stocks diverge amid economic and Mid East gloom
Stock markets wavered Tuesday as Wall Street opened lower and Asia saw a mixed session amid spreading economic and geopolitical uncertainty on the eve of a US interest-rate decision.
Eurozone economy shrinks as inflation falls further
The eurozone economy shrank slightly in the third quarter, hurt by the European Central Bank's painful rate-hiking campaign, but inflation slowed to its lowest level in more than two years, data showed Tuesday.
'Don't have anything': Desperate Afghans stranded after fleeing Pakistan
Benafsha and her six children huddle together on a ragged blanket between trucks piled high with their household belongings on the Afghan border, after fleeing potential deportation from Pakistan.
UK Labour leader hits back at critics over Israel-Hamas stance
Britain's main opposition leader Keir Starmer on Tuesday sought to defuse an internal row about his stance on Israel's war with Hamas, after he refused to call for a permanent ceasefire.
Montenegro finally gets new government after polls
Montenegrin lawmakers on Tuesday voted in a new government, backed by a pro-Russian alliance, nearly five months after general elections.
Ex-aide criticises former UK PM Johnson's Covid handling
The Covid pandemic was the "wrong crisis" for the skill set of Britain's scandal-tarred former prime minister Boris Johnson, one of his most senior ex-advisers told a public inquiry Tuesday.
Israel scales up Gaza incursion as humanitarian crisis deepens
Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza Tuesday, driving tanks and armoured bulldozers through the rubble of shattered buildings, scouring for Hamas militants who carried out the worst attack in the country's history.
Rainforest villages in French Guiana cut off by loss of airline
French Guianans say they urgently need new roads after the loss of the South American territory's only airline left a tenth of the population cut off from urban areas.
Israel presses Gaza incursion, vowing no 'surrender' to Hamas
Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza Tuesday, driving tanks and armoured bulldozers through the rubble of shattered buildings and hunting for Hamas militants who carried out the worst attack in Israel's history.
Israel envoy wears yellow star at UN, drawing Yad Vashem criticism
Israel's United Nations ambassador displayed a yellow star on his chest Monday as he addressed the Security Council, provocatively pledging to wear the badge until members of the body condemn Hamas "atrocities".
Israel forces battle Hamas in Gaza as PM rejects ceasefire
Israel said Tuesday its forces battled Hamas inside Gaza overnight and struck 300 targets after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire as a "surrender" to the Palestinian militant group.
Stocks mixed, oil up as traders eye Mideast and central banks
Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday, with traders tracking developments in the Middle East crisis as Israel presses on with its ground incursion of Gaza, while oil prices edged up.
Tens of thousands of Afghans flee Pakistan as deadline looms
More than 10,000 Afghan migrants rushed to the border on Tuesday, the last day of a deadline for 1.7 million Afghans to leave Pakistan voluntarily or face arrest and deportation.
Myanmar team in Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation talks
Myanmar officials arrived in Bangladesh on Tuesday to meet with Rohingya refugees as part of a long-stalled repatriation scheme now backed by China, authorities said.
Taiwan transforms Matsu wartime strongholds into 'island museum'
A former military power plant on Taiwan's tiny Matsu archipelago is bathed in an ominous crimson light -- an art installation reminding visitors of the ever-present threat of a Chinese invasion.
Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire, as ground troops free one hostage
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas Monday, as ground forces pushed into Gaza and freed one hostage.
Flags and murals as N.Irish pick sides in Israel-Hamas war
Northern Ireland may be thousands of miles from the Middle East but signs of the current heightened conflict can be seen on the streets of the British province.
Attacks on US forces risk conflict with Iran
Repeated attacks on American troops in the Middle East risk drawing the United States into a conflict with Iran even as Washington strives to prevent fighting between Israel and Hamas from spiraling into a regional war.
Israel envoy wears yellow star at UN
Israel's United Nations ambassador displayed a yellow star on his chest Monday as he addressed the Security Council, provocatively pledging to wear the badge until members of the body condemn Hamas "atrocities."
Putin blames Ukraine, West for Dagestan airport riot
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and the West of instigating anti-Israel rioting at Dagestan's Makhachkala airport the previous day, an accusation that Washington has called absurd.
Venezuela's top court suspends result of opposition primary
Venezuela's Supreme Court on Monday suspended the outcome of an opposition primary vote, heightening uncertainty ahead of 2024 polls the international community hopes will restore democracy in the crisis-wracked country.