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Thousands of displaced Lebanese returned to their homes in south Lebanon on Wednesday after a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, despite warnings from the Israeli military for them not to return until its forces have withdrawn.

Thousands of Displaced Lebanese Return Home as Cease-fire Holds in First Day

Chile's Boric Denies Sexual Harassment Claims

New Mexico man awarded $412 million over botched injections

Study: Cervical Cancer Mortality Drops in Young US Women

Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change

Associated Press2 hrs

North America

In the UK, multiple unidentified drones were reportedly spotted over US airbases RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk between Nov. 20-22, prompting responses by both the UK and US military.

UK: British, US Forces Investigating Drone Sightings Over US Airbases

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Lebanon Cease-fire

CJ CheilJedang debuts instant fried rice in US

Korea Herald6 hrs

Canada: Court Orders Release of LifeLabs Data Breach Report

Mexico’s President and Trump Describe a Positive Talk but Differ on Migration Details

New York Times3 hrs

South America

The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that high-ranking Brazilian military officers in late 2022 sought to pressure then-Pres. Jair Bolsonaro to stage a coup to keep his election opponent and president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, out of office.

Report: High-Ranking Military Officials From Brazil Pressured Bolsonaro to Stage Coup

Uruguay's Left Returns to Power as Orsi Wins Runoff

‘Everything is expensive!’ Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse

Associated Press1 hr

Brazil: Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Coup Plot

Ishiba's potential visit to S. Korea in Jan. not yet decided: presidential office

Korea Herald7 hrs

Caribbean

Non-essential UN personnel have been evacuated from Port-au-Prince this week as gang violence has further escalated in the capital of Haiti over the past few days.

Haiti: UN Evacuates Non-Essential Personnel From Port-au-Prince

Haiti: UNICEF Estimate 70% Rise in Child Gang Members

Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying

NPR Online News9 hrs

China, Russia Oppose New UN Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Associated Press10 hrs

Central America

Nicaragua's National Assembly unanimously approved on Friday the first reading of a constitutional reform that would repeal 38 articles and change 135 others, including implementing the expansion of presidential powers.

Nicaragua's Constitutional Reform Passes First Reading

Mexico: Soldiers Open Fire on Migrant Truck, Kill Six Near Guatemala

Your Friends Shape Your Microbiome—and So Do Their Friends

Scientific American12 hrs

Panama: Darien Gap Crossings Down 35% in 2024

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