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Armed group kills 11 in eastern Iraq
A group armed with explosives and guns killed 11 people in eastern Iraq, security officials said Friday. The attack took place Thursday night in the

Madagascar high court ratifies president’s controversial re-election win
Madagascar’s top court on Friday ratified the victory of incumbent President Andry Rajoelina in last month’s election, giving him a third term as leader following

AMLO announces 20% hike in Mexico’s minimum wage
Mexico’s president said Friday the country’s minimum wage will rise by 20% in 2024, to the equivalent of about $14.25 per day. MEXICAN GOVERNMENT FORCES

Dutch coalition talks delayed as officials hesitant to caucus with right-wing firebrand Wilders
The official appointed to investigate possible coalitions after the Dutch election won by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom said Friday he needs more time

Ugandan woman, 70, welcomes twins after receiving IVF fertility treatment
A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has given birth to twins after receiving fertility treatment, making her one of the world’s oldest new mothers. ‘WORLD’S OLDEST

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli authorities announce 3 hostages taken into Gaza are dead
Israeli authorities have announced the death of three Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas during their deadly attack on Oct. 7. All three deceased

Ukraine to receive NATO support for ‘as long as it takes,’ gain alliance membership after conflict
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization will back Ukraine in its defensive war against Russia for “as long as it takes.” The military alliance pledged this

US poised to impose travel bans on Israelis engaging in violence, official tells AP
The Biden administration is preparing to impose travel bans on Israeli settlers accused of carrying out attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, according to