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Israeli army says the Red Cross confirms it has seven hostages — two Israelis and five Thai nationals

Jan. 30, 2025 06:34 AM EST
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli army says the Red Cross confirms it has seven hostages — two Israelis and five Thai nationals.

Red Cross team arrives at second hostage handover site in Gaza

Jan. 30, 2025 04:44 AM EST
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Red Cross team arrives at second hostage handover site in Gaza.

Hamas hands captive Israeli soldier Agam Berger over to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip

Jan. 30, 2025 03:20 AM EST
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas hands captive Israeli soldier Agam Berger over to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip.

Red Cross vehicles arrive at a location in northern Gaza as Hamas is set to free hostages in ceasefire deal

Jan. 30, 2025 02:52 AM EST
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Red Cross vehicles arrive at a location in northern Gaza as Hamas is set to free hostages in ceasefire deal.

Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

Jan. 25, 2025 21:05 PM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally freed 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, one of several overtures in recent days to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. ...

Hamas hands 4 female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross after parading them before a crowd

Jan. 25, 2025 04:36 AM EST
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas hands 4 female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross after parading them before a crowd.

How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters

Jan. 21, 2025 12:23 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you're financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Association and the Red Cross advise...

Israel's military says Red Cross has told it hostages have been transferred and are on their way toward Israeli forces

Jan. 19, 2025 10:27 AM EST
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military says Red Cross has told it hostages have been transferred and are on their way toward Israeli forces.

A Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up the first Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Jan. 19, 2025 09:18 AM EST
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up the first Israeli hostages in Gaza.

'LA Strong' logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Jan. 10, 2025 20:07 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week's devastating wildfires. Fanatics announced Friday that T-shirts featuring the new...