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Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, warns 'it will end badly'

Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, warns 'it will end badly'

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration’s mass deportation of migrants, warning that the program to forcefully deport people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and

A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas has said it will delay the next release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating the fragile ceasefire that began in January but appears increasingly at risk of collapse.
Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in east Jerusalem and seize books they say incite violence

Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in east Jerusalem and seize books they say incite violence

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police raided a long-established Palestinian-owned bookstore in east Jerusalem, detaining the owners and confiscating books about the decades-long conflict . The police claimed the books incited violence.
Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk

Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago.

Aid groups sue over Trump's order suspending federal refugee program and funding

SEATTLE (AP) — Major refugee aid groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over the president's executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program and funding for resettlement agencies. The lawsuit filed in U.S.
More Israeli checkpoints are slicing up the West Bank

More Israeli checkpoints are slicing up the West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Fauzi, a banker from the northern West Bank city of Nablus, leaves home at 4 a.m. to reach his job by 8 a.m., and he's often late. His commute used to take an hour — until Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct.
Winnipeg man charged after attempted knife attack on church pastor

Winnipeg man charged after attempted knife attack on church pastor

WINNIPEG — A man is facing multiple charges after it's alleged he tried to attack a pastor with a knife during a Sunday evening service.
Middle East latest: Hamas says it will delay hostage release set for Saturday

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will delay hostage release set for Saturday

A spokesperson for Hamas says it will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Vatican charity says Trump administration's gutting of USAID is 'reckless' and could kill millions

Vatican charity says Trump administration's gutting of USAID is 'reckless' and could kill millions

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's charity said Monday that U.S.
After the ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank Palestinians face more Israeli barriers, traffic and misery

After the ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank Palestinians face more Israeli barriers, traffic and misery

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Fauzi, a banker from the northern West Bank city of Nablus, leaves home at 4 a.m. to reach his job by 8, and he's often late. His commute used to take an hour — until Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct.