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In hurricane-hit N.Carolina, voters find a way to cast ballots
North Carolina is one of seven key battlegrounds that will likely decide the US presidential election, but western parts of the state are still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
Lebanon hospital's burns unit bears scars of Israel-Hezbollah war
For weeks, Fatima Zayyoun has tended to her daughter Ivana, whose bandaged fragile body is in a Beirut hospital after an Israeli strike near their home engulfed her in flames.
Brussels hopes to advance Ukraine, Moldova entry talks in 2025
The European Commission said Wednesday it hopes to move entry talks with Ukraine and Moldova to the next stage "as soon as possible" in 2025, as part of a renewed enlargement push faced with the "existential threat" from Russia.
I'll be backing Harris: Schwarzenegger endorses Democratic ticket
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the "Terminator" star and former Republican governor of California, endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday as the only way to "turn the page" on Donald Trump's divisiveness.
Harris fends off 'garbage' fallout, Trump pushes 'cheating' claims
White House rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris launched a frantic last week of election campaigning Wednesday, with the Democrat having to distance herself from comments by President Joe Biden that appeared to label Trump supporters "garbage."
New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made
Hezbollah's new leader says the beleaguered Lebanese militia could agree to a ceasefire under certain terms, as Israeli forces warn civilians to flee more cities as they expand their bombardment of the group's bastions.
Russia eats away at territory, and Ukrainian morale
Progress has been slow but it is relentless. Russia's army has been advancing at several points along the Ukrainian war front for weeks now, gobbling up territory one village at a time.
Trump's election fraud claims raise alarms of 2020 repeat
Donald Trump has seized on isolated irregularities caught by US election officials to claim "cheating" has occurred, amplifying expectations that he will again reject results if he loses next week's vote.
UK's Labour govt hikes taxes in first budget
Britain's new Labour government on Wednesday announced major tax hikes and higher borrowing to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer's aim of investing for long-term growth.
Harris seeks distance from Biden 'garbage' comments
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris sought to distance herself Wednesday from comments by US President Joe Biden appearing to refer to Republican Donald Trump's supporters as "garbage."
US economic growth solid despite slight slowdown as election nears
The US economy saw resilient growth in the third quarter despite a modest slowdown according to government data Wednesday, less than a week before inflation-weary voters head into the presidential election.
Mediators to propose Gaza truce amid deadly Israeli strikes
Israeli forces carried out new deadly bombings targeting Hamas in Gaza on Wednesday, as international mediators prepared to propose a short-term truce to free hostages and avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
Trump, Harris in frantic campaign push as US election nears
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris launch a frantic tour of swing states Wednesday in the final week of the campaign for the US presidency, a day after the vice president told a huge crowd outside the White House that her rival was unstable and itching for unbridled power.
Israel short on soldiers after year of war
More than a year into the Gaza war, the Israeli army's reservists are exhausted and it is struggling to recruit soldiers just as it opens a new front in Lebanon.
Industrial slump leaves Germany on brink of recession
German output likely contracted again in the third quarter as an industrial slump drags on, official data is expected to show Wednesday, tipping Europe's largest economy into recession.
US economy's solid growth unlikely to register at ballot box
The US economy is set to report another quarter of solid growth Wednesday, less than a week before the presidential election, but analysts say it remains unclear if positive data can sway inflation-weary voters.
Botswana votes with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of power
Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections Wednesday with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
Botswana votes with ruling party aiming to extend six decades of power
Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
EU's extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers Beijing
The EU's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China's support undercut European automakers.
Harris urges US to turn page on Trump 'chaos' in mass White House rally
Kamala Harris urged Americans to write the "next chapter" for their country and reject Donald Trump's chaos and division as she delivered a powerful closing argument to voters Tuesday against the glowing backdrop of the White House.
Harris warns of 'obsessed' Trump power grab at mass Washington rally
Kamala Harris warned against Donald Trump's bid to seize "unchecked power" in a fiery speech Tuesday at the spot where her rival riled up a mob before the deadly January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Harris warns against Trump's power grab bid in final election warning
Kamala Harris warned against Donald Trump's bid to seize "unchecked power" in a fiery speech Tuesday at the spot where her rival riled up a mob before the deadly January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Harris to slam 'unstable' Trump at Washington rally
Kamala Harris will blast Donald Trump as unstable and obsessed with revenge as she gives her closing election arguments Tuesday at the spot where her rival rallied supporters before the deadly 2021 US Capitol attack.
Jennifer Lopez to boost Harris at glitzy Las Vegas event
US pop queen Jennifer Lopez is set to campaign for Kamala Harris at a glitzy rally in Las Vegas, the vice president's team announced Tuesday, as the Democrat seeks to turn out Hispanic voters in the home stretch of a nailbitingly close election.
Kyiv announces new mobilisation drive as Russia advances
Kyiv announced a fresh mobilisation drive Tuesday as Moscow seized the mining hub of Selydove and the US said some North Korean troops were in Russia's Kursk region, warning that thousands more were on their way.
Bolivia 'going from bad to worse': At the barricades with Morales supporters
At a traffic stop on a road leading to the central Bolivian city of Cochabamba, a group of coca-chewing demonstrators man a barricade of tree trunks.
Berlin, EU vow response after Tehran executes German-Iranian
Germany and the European Union on Tuesday strongly condemned Iran's execution of a 69-year-old German-Iranian dissident after years behind bars and warned they were considering retaliatory measures.
Russia claims Ukraine mining hub as concern rises over N.Korean troops
Moscow said Tuesday it had seized the mining hub of Selydove in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv announced a fresh mobilisation drive and sounded the alarm over North Korea's expanding military cooperation with Russia.
Libya and Italy sign slew of cooperation deals
Libya and Italy signed several agreements on Tuesday covering sectors including development, investments and infrastructure, aiming to boost cooperation between the two Mediterranean states.
Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over UN agency ban
A single Israeli air strike on a residential block left nearly 100 dead Tuesday, Gaza's civil defence agency said, as Israel faced criticism after its parliament voted to ban the key UN aid agency working in the Palestinian territory.
Iran moves to triple military budget amid Israel tensions
Iran's government has proposed tripling its military spending, an official said Tuesday, as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes.
UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to 'protect' democracy after revolution
UN rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday urged students at Bangladesh's Dhaka University, the heart of the uprising that toppled autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina, to "protect" democracy to end cycles of revenge.