Michele Kelemen
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Fears of a wider war in the Middle East dominates the UNGA
The conflict in the Middle East dominates day one of the annual UN general assembly — as the UN secretary general warns of a "powder keg" of global conflicts that risk engulfing the world.
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Its the diplomatic Super Bowl this week as world leaders meet for UNGA
Conflicts are escalating across the Middle East, Europe and Africa as world leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly high level debate.
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World leaders gather at the United Nations this week with a lot on their plate
World leaders meet at the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York -- in a week that is likely to be dominated by events in the Middle East.
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How the Israeli attacks in Lebanon are affecting Gaza ceasefire talks
The deadly pager and electronic device blasts in Lebanon are complicating U.S. efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire.
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Blinken and British counterpart signal transatlantic unity with visit to Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart David Lammy are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine.
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U.S. urges Israel to swiftly investigate killing of American woman in West Bank
The State Department urged Israel to move quickly to investigate the death of a U.S. woman during a protest against Israeli settlements in the West Bank last week. Eyewitnesses said she was shot in the head by Israeli forces policing the protest. Israeli authorities have said they are investigating the incident.
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The latest on Blinken's cease-fire negotiations in Israel
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel pushing for a cease-fire in Gaza as soon as possible.
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Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many are skeptical a deal can be reached.
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Nigeria detains American Binance executive over dispute with the crypto company
In Nigeria, an American man is caught up in a dispute between the government and the crypto currency exchange Binance. Some lawmakers say that Nigeria is effectively holding him hostage.
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Russia, U.S. and European countries exchange detainees in historic prisoner swap
American Reporter Evan Gershkovich was among the more than 20 prisoners exchanged by Russia, the U.S. and European countries.
