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Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border

Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities.
School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and more than 20 are feared dead, officials say

School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and more than 20 are feared dead, officials say

BANGKOK (AP) — A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday, with more than 20 of those on board feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed

NICE, France (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday that he was freed after years of incarceration because he "pled guilty to journalism.
School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and 25 on board are feared dead, government officials say

School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and 25 on board are feared dead, government officials say

BANGKOK (AP) — A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday with 25 of those on board feared dead, according to officials and rescuers.
Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaraguan guerrilla fighter Humberto Ortega, a Sandinista defense minister who later in life became a critic of his older brother President Daniel Ortega , has died at age 77, Nicaragua's army announced Monday.
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office.
Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaraguan guerrilla fighter Humberto Ortega, a Sandinista defense minister who later in life became a critic of his older brother President Daniel Ortega , has died at age 77, Nicaragua's government announced Monday.
Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy

Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Monday struck down the state's abortion law, which took effect in 2022 and effectively prohibited abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy.
Lindor homer sends Mets to playoffs with 8-7 win over Braves, who need victory in twin-bill 2nd game

Lindor homer sends Mets to playoffs with 8-7 win over Braves, who need victory in twin-bill 2nd game

ATLANTA (AP) — The Mets are headed to the postseason after Francisco Lindor's two-run homer in the ninth capped a wild back-and-forth over the final two innings, giving New York an 8-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in the opener of a make
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.