ABC News Settles Trump Defamation Suit for $16 Million
ABC News paid \$16 million to settle a defamation suit filed by President-elect Donald Trump, stemming from anchor George Stephanopoulos's inaccurate on-air comments about a sexual abuse case. The settlement includes a \$15 million donation to a Trump foundation and \$1 million in legal fees.
ABC News Settles Trump Defamation Suit for $16 Million
ABC News paid \$16 million to settle a defamation suit filed by President-elect Donald Trump, stemming from anchor George Stephanopoulos's inaccurate on-air comments about a sexual abuse case. The settlement includes a \$15 million donation to a Trump foundation and \$1 million in legal fees.
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\"Bali Nine\" Members Repatriated to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prisons
Five members of the Australian \"Bali Nine\" drug smuggling ring returned to Australia on Sunday after serving 19 years in Indonesian prisons following a diplomatic agreement reached this month, resolving a long-standing issue that strained relations between the two countries.
\"Bali Nine\" Members Repatriated to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prisons
Five members of the Australian \"Bali Nine\" drug smuggling ring returned to Australia on Sunday after serving 19 years in Indonesian prisons following a diplomatic agreement reached this month, resolving a long-standing issue that strained relations between the two countries.
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Lula Released From Hospital After Brain Surgery, Addresses Coup Plot Arrest
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from the hospital after brain surgery and commented on the arrest of General Walter Braga Netto for alleged coup plotting, calling it a disrespect to democracy.
Lula Released From Hospital After Brain Surgery, Addresses Coup Plot Arrest
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from the hospital after brain surgery and commented on the arrest of General Walter Braga Netto for alleged coup plotting, calling it a disrespect to democracy.
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Netanyahu Signals Potential Gaza Ceasefire Amidst 44,800 Deaths
Amidst a devastating war in Gaza causing 44,800 deaths and widespread destruction, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may agree to a ceasefire deal, allowing for the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas in return for Palestinian prisoners and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza's north, where fami...
Netanyahu Signals Potential Gaza Ceasefire Amidst 44,800 Deaths
Amidst a devastating war in Gaza causing 44,800 deaths and widespread destruction, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may agree to a ceasefire deal, allowing for the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas in return for Palestinian prisoners and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza's north, where fami...
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Death Penalty Sought in Murder Case Used in 2024 Election
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, Venezuelan nationals accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June; the case was heavily used by Donald Trump in his 2024 ...
Death Penalty Sought in Murder Case Used in 2024 Election
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, Venezuelan nationals accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June; the case was heavily used by Donald Trump in his 2024 ...
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Musk's Fraud Claims Prompt Pennsylvania Election Inquiry
Emails reveal that Elon Musk's X posts alleging voting fraud prompted a Pennsylvania state senator to contact election officials in Lebanon County about overseas voting, raising concerns despite evidence showing voter fraud is rare.
Musk's Fraud Claims Prompt Pennsylvania Election Inquiry
Emails reveal that Elon Musk's X posts alleging voting fraud prompted a Pennsylvania state senator to contact election officials in Lebanon County about overseas voting, raising concerns despite evidence showing voter fraud is rare.
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World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
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HTS Installs Caretaker Government in Syria
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) established a caretaker government in Syria, led by Mohammed al-Bashir, until March 1, to provide basic services and prevent conflict over resources, but its long-term success depends on power-sharing.
HTS Installs Caretaker Government in Syria
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) established a caretaker government in Syria, led by Mohammed al-Bashir, until March 1, to provide basic services and prevent conflict over resources, but its long-term success depends on power-sharing.
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DRC-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse Amidst Continued Fighting
Peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC to end the conflict in eastern DRC, mediated by Angola, have been called off due to a lack of consensus on including a rebel group in direct talks, leaving thousands displaced and a humanitarian crisis unresolved.
DRC-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse Amidst Continued Fighting
Peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC to end the conflict in eastern DRC, mediated by Angola, have been called off due to a lack of consensus on including a rebel group in direct talks, leaving thousands displaced and a humanitarian crisis unresolved.
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Dutch Court Rejects Bid to Halt Arms Exports to Israel
A Dutch court rejected a case by 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs to halt Dutch arms exports to Israel and trade with Israeli settlements, citing state policy leeway, despite the NGOs' evidence of civilian casualties and alleged Israeli war crimes, including ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
Dutch Court Rejects Bid to Halt Arms Exports to Israel
A Dutch court rejected a case by 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs to halt Dutch arms exports to Israel and trade with Israeli settlements, citing state policy leeway, despite the NGOs' evidence of civilian casualties and alleged Israeli war crimes, including ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
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Turkiye Offers Mediation in Sudan-UAE Conflict
Turkish President Erdogan offered to mediate the conflict between Sudan and the UAE, which is fueled by Sudanese accusations of UAE arms supplies to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has displaced over 13 million people, while also highlighting Turkiye's commitment to Sudan's sovereignty and ...
Turkiye Offers Mediation in Sudan-UAE Conflict
Turkish President Erdogan offered to mediate the conflict between Sudan and the UAE, which is fueled by Sudanese accusations of UAE arms supplies to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has displaced over 13 million people, while also highlighting Turkiye's commitment to Sudan's sovereignty and ...
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Sednaya Prison Liberation Offers Little Relief for Thousands of Missing Syrians
Syrian opposition fighters liberated Sednaya prison on December 7th, releasing many prisoners but leaving thousands of families searching for missing loved ones, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Syria.
Sednaya Prison Liberation Offers Little Relief for Thousands of Missing Syrians
Syrian opposition fighters liberated Sednaya prison on December 7th, releasing many prisoners but leaving thousands of families searching for missing loved ones, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Syria.
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