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Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?
The controversial decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help secure Japan's role in a year-old project to develop a new fighter jet together with Italy and the U.K., but it's also part of a move to build up Japan's arms industry and bolster its role in global affairs.
UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began
The United Nations Security Council issued its first demand for a cease-fire in Gaza, with the U.S. angering Israel by abstaining from the vote.
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Kate's condition was disclosed in a video message recorded on Wednesday and broadcast Friday, coming after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts and health.
Ohtani’s interpreter is fired by Dodgers after allegations of ‘massive theft’ from Japanese star
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese star.
Oregon volunteer nurse treats hundreds in Gaza
Keizer-based nurse Yvonne Groenhout has decades of experience as an intensive care unit nurse. She is has also volunteered her medical expertise in Chicago, Los Angeles, Ukraine and, most recently, Gaza, as reported in the Salem Reporter.
Putin is poised to extend his rule in highly orchestrated vote even as Russians quietly protest
Shortly after the last polls closed in Russia, early returns pointed to the conclusion everyone expected: that Putin would extend his nearly quarter-century rule for six more years.
An effort to get aid to Gaza by sea is moving ahead. But the first ship is still waiting in Cyprus
The new push for aid came as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was set to begin Monday in much of the world after officials in Saudi Arabia saw the crescent moon. Hopes for a new cease-fire by Ramadan faded days ago with negotiations apparently stalled.
Biden says there could be a cease-fire in Gaza by Monday. Talks are still ongoing
Negotiators have been trying to reach a deal on a temporary cease-fire to to move hostages held in Gaza out of the territory. President Biden says he's optimistic the cease-fire could begin in a week.
The U.S. has again vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Tuesday's vote marked the third U.S. veto of a Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. The Arab nations behind the plan hoped to show broad support for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
Gaza Health Ministry says over 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war
The United States, Israel's top ally, says it is still working with mediators Egypt and Qatar to try to broker another cease-fire and hostage release agreement.