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Israel orders more people in crowded southern Gaza to evacuate as heavy bombardment shifts there

Dec. 03, 2023 11:48 AM EST

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel on Sunday ordered more evacuations in and around Gaza's second-largest city of Khan Younis, followed by heavy bombardment, as the military's offensive shifted to the southern half of the territory where Israeli officials assert that leaders of the Hamas...

The Pentagon says a US warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea

Dec. 03, 2023 11:32 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war. “We’re aware...

Harris focuses on shaping a post-conflict Gaza during a diplomatic blitz in Dubai with Arab leaders

Dec. 02, 2023 14:30 PM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a speed round of diplomatic talks with Arab leaders on Saturday where she focused on shaping the outlook for a post-conflict Gaza while calling on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians from the...

Three officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group's latest shake-up, AP sources say

Dec. 02, 2023 23:09 PM EST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis left the group on Saturday, the latest sign of instability within the 2024 hopeful's political operation just six weeks before the Iowa Republican caucuses. Kristin Davison parted ways...

Venezuelans vote in a referendum to claim sovereignty of a large territory under dispute with Guyana

Dec. 03, 2023 11:12 AM EST

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are voting in a referendum Sunday called by President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over a large swath of neighboring Guyana, arguing the oil- and mineral-rich territory was stolen when the border was drawn more than a century ago. ...

Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health

Dec. 03, 2023 11:11 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks focused Sunday on the contagious effects on human health. Under a brown haze over Dubai, the COP28 summit moved past two days of lofty rhetoric and calls for unity from top leaders to concerns...

Philippine president blames foreign militants for a bombing that killed 4 Christian worshippers

Dec. 03, 2023 04:51 AM EST

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on alert. ...

The fatal stabbing of a German tourist by a suspected radical puts sharp focus on the Paris Olympics

Dec. 03, 2023 11:33 AM EST

PARIS (AP) — A bloodstain by a bridge over the Seine river was the only remaining sign on Sunday of a fatal knife attack 12 hours earlier on a German tourist, allegedly carried out by a young man under watch for suspected Islamic radicalization after serving prison time for preparing a violent...

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

Dec. 03, 2023 11:42 AM EST

Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday. The post-Thanksgiving, early December box...

AP Top 25: Michigan is No. 1 for first time in 26 seasons, Georgia's streak on top ends at 24 weeks

Dec. 03, 2023 11:02 AM EST

Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since it won its last national championship in 1997 while Georgia slipped to No. 6 on Sunday after its 29-game winning streak was snapped by Alabama. Michigan received 51 first-place votes. No. 2...

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Israel orders more people in crowded southern Gaza to evacuate as heavy bombardment shifts there

Dec. 03, 2023 11:48 AM EST

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel on Sunday ordered more evacuations in and around Gaza's second-largest city of Khan Younis, followed by heavy bombardment, as the military's offensive shifted to the southern half of the territory where Israeli officials assert that leaders of the Hamas...

Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Dec. 03, 2023 11:45 AM EST

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials on Sunday launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers — a war crime if confirmed — after grainy footage on social media appeared to show two uniformed men being shot at close range after...

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

Dec. 03, 2023 11:42 AM EST

Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday. The post-Thanksgiving, early December box...

After visiting Israel and Ramallah, the ICC prosecutor says he will intensify investigations

Dec. 03, 2023 11:40 AM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Sunday that his office will “further intensify its efforts to advance its investigations” of possible crimes by Hamas and Israeli forces, after he visited the region for this first time since his...

The fatal stabbing of a German tourist by a suspected radical puts sharp focus on the Paris Olympics

Dec. 03, 2023 11:33 AM EST

PARIS (AP) — A bloodstain by a bridge over the Seine river was the only remaining sign on Sunday of a fatal knife attack 12 hours earlier on a German tourist, allegedly carried out by a young man under watch for suspected Islamic radicalization after serving prison time for preparing a violent...

The Pentagon says a US warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea

Dec. 03, 2023 11:32 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war. “We’re aware...

Bullets scattered on Rhode Island roadway after wild pursuit of vehicle laden with ammo

Dec. 03, 2023 11:18 AM EST

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Law enforcement officials brought more than 100 counts against a Florida motorist accused of firing shots at a residence before leading officers on a wild pursuit in which two cruisers crashed into a house and several other vehicles were damaged, officials said. ...

Venezuelans vote in a referendum to claim sovereignty of a large territory under dispute with Guyana

Dec. 03, 2023 11:12 AM EST

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are voting in a referendum Sunday called by President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over a large swath of neighboring Guyana, arguing the oil- and mineral-rich territory was stolen when the border was drawn more than a century ago. ...

Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health

Dec. 03, 2023 11:11 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks focused Sunday on the contagious effects on human health. Under a brown haze over Dubai, the COP28 summit moved past two days of lofty rhetoric and calls for unity from top leaders to concerns...

Fiery crash on New Hampshire interstate sets off ammunition

Dec. 03, 2023 11:04 AM EST

BOW, N.H. (AP) — A fiery crash on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire set off hundreds of rounds of ammunition before firefighters were able to douse the blaze, state police said. State Police received a report of a vehicle being driven erratically Saturday afternoon before hitting a...