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'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20

The death toll from the strike on a multi-storey building in central Beirut's Basta district is expected to rise.

Beirut strike 'so powerful it was felt across the city'

An eight-storey building in Lebanon's capital was destroyed when it was struck without warning, the BBC's Hugo Bachega says.

Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination

Pope Francis and cardinals accused of ignoring calls to give women greater leadership roles. Catholic women whose hopes of ordination were dashed at a recent worldwide synod in Rome are being urged ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Israel Conducts Widespread Strikes Near Beirut

As negotiators inch toward a cease-fire deal, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has intensified.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Hezbollah, Israel exchange strikes, deadly weekend in Lebanon

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group exchanged strikes as more news emerges about a potential cease-fire deal. CBS News' Debora Patta reports on the latest in Beirut as multiple ...

Israeli Strikes Threaten Lebanon’s Archaeological Treasures

The country is home to thousands of years’ worth of antiquities. Some have already been damaged or destroyed in the war, alarming the conservationists trying to protect them.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect

Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

US responds to attack on troops with strike in Syria

U.S. forces on Tuesday struck Iranian-aligned militia groups in Syria in retaliation for the fighters attacking American bases. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on the social platform ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Sources: Champ Dodgers strike early, add Snell

Left-hander Blake Snell and the Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $182 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Putin threatens Kyiv decision-makers after striking energy grid

Russia says it is selecting Ukrainian targets and may hit government offices in the capital.

Sixth form college teachers strike over pay

The National Education Union says 2,000 members are taking part in a walkout over pay.

Lebanon alleges ceasefire violations as Israeli strikes persist

Israel says it is responding to breaches of deal that would end a year of conflict with Hizbollah

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Bears botch final play as comeback vs. Lions falls short

A dominant first half gave Detroit enough cushion to come away with its 10th straight win. On the other hand, Chicago found another way to lose.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Volkswagen Workers to Begin Striking Monday, Union Says

IG Metall said its members would down tools for a few hours a day after the auto giant and union leaders failed to agree on how to cut costs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago

Amazon worker strike: 5 things to know

Thousands of Amazon workers around the world went on strike Friday, demanding more pay and better working conditions during one of the retail giant's busiest weekends of the year. The strike, ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

At least 120 killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip

World - Yahoo News - 5 hours ago

An Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah's spokesman, while a strike in Gaza kills at least 30

A rare Israeli strike in central Beirut has killed the chief spokesman for the Hezbollah militant group

World - ABC News - November 17

What we learned in Week 13: Chaos strikes the SEC, midnight strikes for Cinderellas

The SEC was thrown into another whirlwind with Ole Miss, Bama and Texas A&M losing, plus more trends.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Amorim expects 'clarification' on his future on Friday

Manager Ruben Amorim says there will be "clarification" over his expected move to Manchester United after Sporting's game on Friday.

The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football

Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

DATELINE FRIDAY SNEAK PEEK: After the Halloween Party

After a Halloween party, a wife and mother of four vanishes. A decade later, a private investigator claims to uncover chilling new clues that turn the town upside down. Keith Morrison reports ...

Friday Briefing: The Global Stakes of the U.S. Election

Plus, Japan's passion for the World Series.

World - The New York Times - October 31

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