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Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executions, state media reports

Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executions, state media reports

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday in a rare attack targeting the judiciary, state media reported, both of whom allegedly took part in the mass execution of dissidents in 19
Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital, state media reports

Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital, state media reports

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday in a rare attack targeting the judiciary, state media reported.
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 6:30 GMT on Sunday

Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 6:30 GMT on Sunday

CAIRO (AP) — Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 6:30 GMT on Sunday.
Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to plead against his arrest

Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to plead against his arrest

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s impeached president will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court on Saturday to oppose a formal arrest over last month’s imposition of martial law, his lawyers said.
Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

The Israeli government confirmed the ceasefire will go into effect on Sunday, but key questions remain — including the names of the 33 hostages who are to be released during the first phase and who among them is still alive.
Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Friday dropped bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov.
Middle East latest: Israel's full Cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Middle East latest: Israel's full Cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Israel's Cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages held by Hamas militants along with Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors in New York dropped bribery and fraud charges on Friday against former New York Lt. Gov.
Blinken tells AP he's worried Trump administration may abandon key Biden foreign policy initiatives

Blinken tells AP he's worried Trump administration may abandon key Biden foreign policy initiatives

WASHINGTON (AP) — Outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken told The Associated Press that he hopes the incoming Trump administration will press forward with key points in President Joe Biden’s foreign policy , including on the Middle East and Ukrai
Bolivian judge orders the arrest of former President Morales in sex abuse case

Bolivian judge orders the arrest of former President Morales in sex abuse case

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A Bolivian judge on Friday issued a warrant for the arrest of former President Evo Morales after he failed to appear in court over a case alleging that he sexually abused a minor .
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