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Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

Florida mayor gives baby pigs a Christmas reprieve in a Cuban take on the White House turkey tradition.

MIAMI – As the stars of Friday’s show in downtown Miami, baby…
Russia and Ukraine exchange missile attacks, officials say, killing at least 1 person in Kyiv

Officials report that Russia and Ukraine engage in missile attacks, resulting in at least one fatality in Kyiv.

KYIV – A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early…
For thousands of Jews, Israel still doesn't feel safe after the Oct. 7 attacks. So they're leaving

Israel Still Feels Unsafe for Many Jews Following October 7 Attacks, Prompting Exodus

LONDON – Leaving Israel is easier, Shira Z. Carmel thinks, by saying…
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed ahead of key US inflation data

Current Stock Market Status: Asian Stocks Show a Mix of Performance in Anticipation of Important US Inflation Numbers

HONG KONG – Asian shares were mixed Friday as markets awaited U.S.…
EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

European Union leaders are adamant that no actions regarding Ukraine will be made without involving Ukraine or excluding them.

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can…
French president arrives in Mayotte to survey Cyclone Chido damage

French Leader Visits Mayotte to Assess Cyclone Chido Impact

Women rest on a footbridge over a stream filled with debris in…
Airstrikes target Yemen's rebel-held capital after Houthi attack targets Israel

Airstrikes hit rebel-held capital in Yemen following Houthi attack on Israel

DUBAI – A series of intense airstrikes shook Yemen’s rebel-held capital early…
Brazil's currency drops to weakest level yet 4 as Lula's fiscal measures debated

Brazil’s currency hits all-time low as discussion on Lula’s economic plans continues

SAO PAULO – Brazil’s real on Wednesday fell to its weakest level…
Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

Mauritius considers renegotiating agreement with the UK regarding islands hosting a significant US military base

LONDON – The British government confirmed on Wednesday its intentions to transfer…
Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

“Challenges Facing Democracies Worldwide: Authoritarians Threaten Freedom”

In November, the world’s most powerful democracy elected as its next president…