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Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza as countries warn of renewed ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis

Several international humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), face being barred from working in Gaza from Thursday for failing to comply with Israel’s new restrictions for aid groups working in the devastated enclave. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/qzci2fg

UK unveils paid armed forces ‘gap year’ for young people

Young people in Britain will soon be offered the chance of a “gap year” through a new paid program in the armed forces, the government announced Saturday. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/LD5Oq3h

Bus plunges into ravine in Guatemala, killing over a dozen

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Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court

A group of Venezuelans who were sent to a maximum-security El Salvador prison from the US and then returned to Venezuela called on Friday for the United States to comply with a ruling that would allow them to challenge their deportation in US courts. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/5zx6Spu

‘Christmas miracle’ baby born aboard US ship carrying Korean war refugees

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Soon you may be able to type a new Chinese character: the gender-neutral pronoun

Chinese pronouns are largely split between female and male – prompting LGBTQ activists to invent their own gender-neutral pronoun. That movement just took a big step forward. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/3zXUOkh

Renowned Palestinian actor and director Mohammed Bakri dies at 72

Renowned actor and director Mohammad Bakri died Wednesday at the age of 72, according to his family. Bakri had been suffering from heart problems. His funeral was held the same day in his town of birth, al-Bi’neh, in northern Israel. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/EuThVRG

Thirteen European countries and Japan condemn Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements

Thirteen European countries and Japan condemned Israel’s decision earlier in the month to approve 19 new Jewish settlements in the Occupied West Bank saying the move harmed the prospects for long term peace and security in the region. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/nMKLmez

These gangs were banned from wearing their patches. Did it make a difference?

Gang insignia has vanished from New Zealand’s streets following a recent law change. But the gangs have not, with members telling CNN the banishment of the patches is just optics – they’re recruiting new members just as fast as before. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/1DvkuNe

Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestinian protest, police said. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/tLmGfQS

Chiefs announce move across state line from Missouri after Kansas lawmakers approve new domed stadium proposal

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they will leave their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new, domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri state line and be ready for the start of the 2031 season. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/aQNT6dx

Exclusive: CNN investigates ethnically motivated violence carried out by Sudan’s army and allied militias

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‘Made in Korea’: Hyun Bin on bringing a duplicitous agent to life

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Georgetown head basketball coach Ed Cooley suspended after throwing water bottle that hit child

Georgetown men’s head basketball coach Ed Cooley has been suspended one game after throwing a water bottle that hit a child following the Hoyas’ 80-77 loss to Xavier on Saturday. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/Ag5yS0G