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Iran pardons or commutes sentence of ‘large’ number of prisoners, state media reports

February 5, 2023 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Halasz, Schams Elwazer, Mostafa Salem, Adam Pourahmadi and Sarah Diab, CNN Iran will pardon or commute the sentences of a large number…

Pope Francis pleads for peace as he meets South Sudanese people displaced by war

February 4, 2023 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Delia Gallagher, CNN Pope Francis called for peace on Saturday as he met a group of several hundred South Sudanese people internally displaced by…

Sorry, Spike. There’s a new world’s oldest living dog — and he’s the oldest ever recorded

February 4, 2023 7:16 AM CNN

By Amarachi Orie, CNN It was only two weeks ago that Spike, a 23-year-old chihuahua mix from Ohio, was named the oldest living dog. Now, he has been…

Black smoke rises after shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 3. An American volunteer aid worker was killed in Bakhmut on February 2 while aiding civilians.

American volunteer aid worker killed in Bakhmut while helping Ukrainian civilians

February 3, 2023 10:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Zahra Ullah and Jennifer Hansler, CNN An American volunteer aid worker, Pete Reed, was killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on Thursday…

Traumatized and afraid, Jenin residents are still reeling from Israeli raid

February 3, 2023 9:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Vasco Cotovio, Nic Robertson, Kareem Khadder and Luis-Graham Yooll, CNN Mohammed Abu al-Hayja was sleeping alongside his wife and two young…

Traumatized and afraid, Jenin residents are still reeling from Israeli raid

February 3, 2023 9:57 PM CNN

By Vasco Cotovio, Nic Robertson, Kareem Khadder and Luis-Graham Yooll, CNN Mohammed Abu al-Hayja was sleeping alongside his wife and two young…

Mafia boss found working as pizza boss after 16 years on the run

February 3, 2023 8:44 PM CNN

By Barbie Nadeau, CNN Italian anti-Mafia police have arrested another mobster on the run, just two weeks after the sensational arrest on January 16…

The South African government's tourism board has conditionally approved plans to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur amid an energy crisis

South Africa tourism in talks to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur amid energy crisis

February 3, 2023 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The South African government’s tourism board has conditionally approved plans to sponsor English Premier League club…

Mafia boss found working as pizza boss after 16 years on the run

February 3, 2023 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Barbie Nadeau, CNN Italian anti-Mafia police have arrested another mobster on the run, just two weeks after the sensational arrest on January 16…

Pope Francis arrived in South Sudan on Friday from neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan in historic trip

February 3, 2023 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Delia Gallagher, CNN Pope Francis arrived in Juba, South Sudan on Friday fulfilling a long-time wish to visit the war-ravaged country, currently…

The man was spotted on Christmas Day 2021 wearing black clothes and a metal mask within the grounds of Windsor Castle

Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Queen Elizabeth II in 2021

February 3, 2023 6:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Charlotte Banks, CNN A British man has pleaded guilty to threatening to assassinate the late Queen Elizabeth II on Christmas Day 2021, police have…

Sorry, Spike. There’s a new world’s oldest living dog — and he’s the oldest ever recorded

February 3, 2023 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Amarachi Orie, CNN It was only two weeks ago that Spike, a 23-year-old chihuahua mix from Ohio, was named the oldest living dog. Now, he has been…

US turns up the heat on Middle East allies in bid to stop Russia’s war machine

February 3, 2023 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadeen Ebrahim and Mostafa Salem, CNN As the Ukraine war approaches the one-year mark, the United States is ramping up efforts to choke off…

Garages are pictured on fire after missile strike on February 2

The war for Donbas moves to a different phase as Russia pounds cities that civilians can’t afford to leave

February 3, 2023 12:50 AM CNN

By Tim Lister and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Russia is bringing its war against Ukraine closer to the industrial cities of Donetsk with a series of…

The war for Donbas moves to a different phase as Russia pounds cities that civilians can’t afford to leave

February 2, 2023 10:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Tim Lister and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Russia is bringing its war against Ukraine closer to the industrial cities of Donetsk with a series of…

Iranian film director Jafar Panahi goes on hunger strike in prison

February 2, 2023 9:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Hande Atay Alam and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN One of Iran’s most influential filmmakers, Jafar Panahi, has reportedly gone on a hunger strike…

Former Russian fighter says he witnessed torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war

February 2, 2023 8:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hauser, CNN A former senior Russian army officer says he saw his comrades torturing prisoners of war in Ukraine, in a rare eyewitness…

Former Russian fighter says he witnessed torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war

February 2, 2023 8:17 PM CNN

By Jennifer Hauser, CNN A former senior Russian army officer says he saw his comrades torturing prisoners of war in Ukraine, in a rare eyewitness…

Speaking upon returning to Tel Aviv from a visit to Sudan's capital Khartoum

Israel and Sudan finalize text of peace agreement, says Israeli foreign minister

February 2, 2023 1:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Hadas Gold, CNN Israel and Sudan have finalized the text of a peace agreement to be signed “later this year,” Israeli Foreign Minister…

Police officers inspect a crater near the site of a damaged residential building on February 2 amid Russia's repeated attacks on Kramatorsk.

Russian missile strike sends terrified civilians scrambling to find shelter

February 2, 2023 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Tim Lister, Fred Pleitgen and Sana Noor Haq, CNN A fresh barrage of missiles ripped through the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine Thursday,…

The Israel Defense Forces says it has carried out airstrikes in Gaza after intercepting a rocket attack from the coastal enclave

Israel targets Gaza with airstrikes after intercepting rocket attack

February 1, 2023 10:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Jennifer Hauser and Jessie Yeung, CNN Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza early on Thursday after intercepting a rocket attack…

Andrew Tate loses appeal against detention in Romania

February 1, 2023 8:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Croffey and Sharon Braithwaite Andrew Tate, the controversial former kickboxer turned social media influencer, and his brother Tristan have…

Russian missile strike sends terrified civilians scrambling to find shelter

February 1, 2023 4:08 PM CNN

By Tim Lister, Fred Pleitgen and Sana Noor Haq, CNN A fresh barrage of missiles ripped through the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine Thursday,…

Daytime exchanges are hardly quiet in Krasnohorivka

Far from Bakhmut, an intense fight in trenches and minefields

February 1, 2023 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantyn Hak, CNN In the town of Krasnohorivka, grim Soviet-era apartment buildings stand nearly but not quite…

Iranian couple handed prison sentence for dancing in the streets

February 1, 2023 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN An Iranian couple, both social media influencers, have been given lengthy prison sentences after a video emerged of them…

Among those caught up in the investigations is the acting head of the Kyiv tax authority

Ukraine’s anti-corruption searches reveal luxury watches, cars and thousands of dollars in cash

February 1, 2023 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Yulia Kesaieva, Mick Krever and Jack Guy, CNN Ukrainian authorities have conducted a series of anti-corruption raids across the country,…

The scientists analyzed residues found on vessels unearthed from the embalming workshop.

Discovery of embalming workshop reveals how ancient Egyptians mummified the dead

February 1, 2023 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN From the ruins of an embalming workshop, scientists have discovered the substances and concoctions ancient Egyptians used to…

Israel targets Gaza with airstrikes after intercepting rocket attack

February 1, 2023 7:05 AM CNN

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Jennifer Hauser and Jessie Yeung, CNN Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza early on Thursday after intercepting a rocket attack…

Mourners take part in the funeral of Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli raid in Jenin

‘It’s all empty promises’: Palestinians feel betrayed by US, warn there’s only so much they can bear

February 1, 2023 7:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Vasco Cotovio, Nic Robertson, Kareem Khadder and Richard Harlow, CNN Abu A’asem brews pot after pot of his specialty Arabic coffee, despite…

Fighting Wagner is like a ‘zombie movie’ says Ukrainian soldier

February 1, 2023 6:57 AM CNN

By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantin Hak, CNN Southwest of the city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian soldiers Andriy and Borisych live in a…

Fighting Wagner is like a ‘zombie movie’ says Ukrainian soldier

February 1, 2023 6:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantin Hak, CNN Southwest of the city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian soldiers Andriy and Borisych live in a…

A Russian Mi-28 military helicopter pictured in the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine on January 19.

Top Ukrainian security official says Russia preparing for ‘maximum escalation’ in the war

February 1, 2023 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, Yulia Kesaieva, Mick Krever, Jonny Hallam and Josh Pennington, CNN Russia is gearing up for a “maximum escalation” of the…

Top Ukrainian security official says Russia preparing for ‘maximum escalation’ in the war

February 1, 2023 6:02 AM CNN

By Jack Guy, Yulia Kesaieva, Mick Krever, Jonny Hallam and Josh Pennington, CNN Russia is gearing up for a “maximum escalation” of the…

Tributes to the victim pictured on August 23

German police arrest woman for allegedly murdering doppelgänger to fake her own death

February 1, 2023 2:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy and Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN German police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murdering a doppelgänger she sought out online in order…

Exclusive: Netanyahu says don’t get ‘hung up’ on peace with Palestinians first

January 31, 2023 8:27 PM CNN

By Tara John and Rob Picheta, CNN Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said people can get “hung up” on peace negotiations…

Exclusive: Netanyahu says don’t get ‘hung up’ on peace with Palestinians first

January 31, 2023 1:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Tara John and Rob Picheta, CNN Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said people can get “hung up” on peace negotiations…

‘It’s all empty promises’: Palestinians feel betrayed by US, warn there’s only so much they can bear

January 31, 2023 1:57 PM CNN

By Vasco Cotovio, Nic Robertson, Kareem Khadder and Richard Harlow, CNN Abu A’asem brews pot after pot of his specialty Arabic coffee, despite…

The bare-chested boxer who became a hero to Iran’s protest movement

January 30, 2023 8:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Artemis Moshtaghian and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN The video was instantly viral: Cell phone footage from anti-government protests in Iran’s…

Fighting Wagner is like a ‘zombie movie’ says Ukrainian soldier

January 30, 2023 6:26 PM CNN

By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantin Hak, CNN Southwest of the city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian soldiers Andriy and Borisych live in a…

Former Wagner commander describes brutality and incompetence on the frontline

January 30, 2023 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Muhammad Darwish, Katharina Krebs and Tara John, CNN A former Wagner mercenary says the brutality he witnessed in Ukraine ultimately pushed him to…

‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle

January 30, 2023 3:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantin Hak, CNN The pine forests near the city of Kreminna have become one of the hottest combat zones in…

‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle

January 30, 2023 3:43 PM CNN

By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantin Hak, CNN The pine forests near the city of Kreminna have become one of the hottest combat zones in…

Eyewitness footage shows what is said to be the moment of an explosion at a military industry factory in Isfahan.

Israel was behind drone attacks at military plant in Iran, US media report

January 30, 2023 3:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Artemis Moshtaghian and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN US officials believe drone attacks at a military plant in Iran‘s central city of Isfahan were…

Bystanders wait behind a police tape marking the scene of a mass shooting in Gqeberha

Eight people dead as gunmen open fire at birthday party in South Africa

January 30, 2023 2:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Nimi Princewill and Alex Stambaugh, CNN Eight people were killed and three wounded after two gunmen entered a home and opened fire on a group of…

While the Ukrainians' are familiar with operating Soviet-era tanks

Ukraine is relying on Soviet-era tanks to hold the line until Western reinforcements arrive

January 29, 2023 9:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Fred Pleitgen, Tim Lister and Matthias Somm, CNN Dug in amid the rolling hills west of Bakhmut, the tanks of the Ukrainian army’s 28th…

Ukraine is relying on Soviet-era tanks to hold the line until Western reinforcements arrive

January 29, 2023 9:08 PM CNN

By Fred Pleitgen, Tim Lister and Matthias Somm, CNN Dug in amid the rolling hills west of Bakhmut, the tanks of the Ukrainian army’s 28th…

Drones attack military plant in Iran, Tehran says

January 29, 2023 9:55 AM CNN

By Artemis Moshtaghian and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Drones attacked a military plant in Iran‘s central city of Isfahan, Tehran said on Sunday.…

Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing war in Ukraine

January 28, 2023 9:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Uliana Pavlova, CNN Olesya Krivtsova sports an anti-Putin tattoo on one ankle and a bracelet that tracks her every move on the other. The…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference on January 25.

Settlements to be ‘strengthened’ in wake of Jerusalem attacks, Israeli PM says

January 28, 2023 9:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Angus Watson, CNN Israel will “take steps to strengthen settlement” in response to shooting attacks in Jerusalem Friday and Saturday,…

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery in Iran

January 28, 2023 6:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Iran on Saturday, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported.…

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