Closer Ceasefire Agreement

Israel, Hezbollah moving closer to ceasefire agreement

There's new hope for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. White House officials say talks are moving in a positive direction. But as CBS News foreign ...

Israel launches new airstrikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to a ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israeli airstrikes are hitting Lebanon with airstrikes as negotiations progress toward a ceasefire between the country and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Watch: Biden gives remarks on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement

President Biden delivered remarks from the White House Rose Garden Tuesday following reports that a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hezbollah over fighting in Lebanon. Israeli Prime ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

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Lebanon’s PM says ceasefire deal a ‘fundamental step’ toward regional stability – Middle East crisis live

Biden says the deal, accepted by both sides effective at 4am local time on Wednesday; US president says he will also keep pushing for Gaza ceasefire. Biden announces ceasefire deal to end ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China

First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visit

World - Financial Times - November 8

GOP inches closer to retaining House majority

Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Israel and Hezbollah move closer to a cease-fire

A cease-fire deal to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah was close but not complete Monday, three senior Biden administration officials told NBC News.

Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to Cease-Fire

Israel’s security cabinet will consider a deal that could end fighting and push back Hezbollah.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Israel officially informs UN of end of agreement with UNRWA

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Israel-Lebanon: the peace agreement that should be an annex

As the current cease-fire agreement is being negotiated, its content needs to express an understanding of the complex situation of Lebanon as a country and apply strategic rehabilitation mechanisms ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Ceasefire deal announced in Lebanon

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah The ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a temporary ceasefire which will pause the fighting in the north of Israel beginning Wednesday morning local time. But before the ceasefire takes effect, Israel ...

10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, inching closer to fight in Ukraine: Pentagon

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to train in Russia with the expectation they’ll be sent to fight in Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday. “We believe that the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Warriors inch closer to NBA history with 3-point barrage vs. Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors' 3-point barrage against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday inched them closer to NBA history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Hoping for a weight-loss pill? It could get closer to reality next week.

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock rose 2% Friday as excitement continued to build about data on its oral weight-loss drug the company will present at the upcoming Obesity Week event.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Closer look at 2024 battleground state results as vote counting continues

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a deep dive into the results of the remaining 2024 battleground states. Here's where things stand as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress

Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive win

Business - Financial Times - November 11

GOP Rep. Valadao holds Central Valley, California, swing seat

The seat was a top target for Democrats, who were hoping to finally clinch the district.

Politics - Politico - November 12

Republicans inch closer to formally locking up House majority

Politics - Politico - November 11

Proposed port in Nigeria’s southeast is not closer to the Atlantic than Lagos docks

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah Edges Closer, U.S. Envoy Says

Amos Hochstein, the lead U.S. negotiator, said he had made progress on a trip to Beirut and would travel to Israel to try to secure a cease-fire agreement that has so far proven elusive.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Shannon Rowbury moves closer to possible 2012 Olympic 1500m medal

Shannon Rowbury was upgraded to third place in the 2012 Olympic women's 1500m, but the bronze medal has not been reallocated yet.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19

How much closer is Postecoglou to ending Tottenham's wait for a trophy?

With the Spurs as unpredictable as ever, is the trophy drought really going to end soon?

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Menendez Brothers to appear in court in hearing that could bring them closer to release

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that ...