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March 11, 2024

Bomb squad sweeps Charles River after discovery of 2 explosives

Two military ordnances pulled from the Charles River in recent days had bomb squads sweeping the waterway under a bridge in Needham, Massachusetts Monday.

March 11, 2024

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.

March 9, 2024

Antisemitic incidents across Europe, Canada hit record levels 5 months after Hamas massacre of Israelis

After Hamas terrorists slaughtered 1,200 people in Israel, Hamas’ ideology and lethal antisemitism have been embraced by movements across the Europe and beyond.

March 8, 2024

A ship with Gaza aid is preparing to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged strip

International donors are establishing a sea corridor from Cyprus to nearby Gaza following widespread hunger amidst an Israeli invasion.

March 7, 2024

UN chief urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during Muslim holy month of Ramadan

As Sudan faces a protracted civil war between the military and paramilitary forces, the U.N. Secretary-General is calling for a Ramadan-linked ceasefire.

March 6, 2024

White House calls on world leaders to help stop 'reckless' Houthi attacks after civilian sailors killed

The White House condemned a Houthis missile attack on the bulk carrier ship True Confidence on Wednesday, which resulted in three fatalities and at least four others getting injured.

March 6, 2024

Norwegian foreign minister predicts European UNRWA funding will resume soon

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide suggested that some countries were having second thoughts about pausing UNRWA funding. Norway, a top UNRWA donor, never paused their funding.

March 6, 2024

UK government official apologizes, pays damages after falsely accusing professor of supporting Hamas

A government official in Britain has apologized and paid damages to a professor she had accused of expressing sympathy for Hamas. Michelle Donelan paid an undisclosed sum.

March 6, 2024

World, UN signal no exit for civilians caught up in Gaza war: 'Politically toxic'

Millions of refugees from other conflicts have been resettled both around the globe, but offering Palestinians from Gaza an escape route is a thorny issue.

March 6, 2024

How Putin's government shifted from tolerating dissent to forceful suppression

Over the past decade, Vladimir Putin's government has transitioned from a stance of tolerating dissent to suppressing anyone who dared to challenge its authority.