December2023
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More Israeli hostages released in extended Gaza truce
Dec 1, 2023The militant organization Hamas liberated two more Israeli women on Thursday in exchange for the release of more Palestinian detainees as part of an extended ceasefire that put a stop to weeks of bloody fighting. International... -
Nations urged to take ‘great leaps’ at UN climate talks
Dec 1, 2023The oil-rich hosts of the UN climate conference, the United Arab Emirates, are under great pressure to step up action on global warming and wean the world off fossil fuels as the summit gets underway in... -
Ledecky rules 800 free again at the US Open
Dec 1, 2023At the US Open Swimming Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Katie Ledecky, a seven-time Olympian, won the 800-meter freestyle with ease. Ledecky, the reigning three-time Olympic gold medallist and 800 free world champion, won... -
30 Palestinian prisoners freed under truce deal: Israel
Dec 1, 2023Thirty Palestinian prisoners were freed overnight Wednesday, Israeli prison authorities said, in the final exchange under an extended truce deal due to expire within hours. “During the night, 30 male and female security prisoners were released...