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Iran celebrates ancient fire festival ahead of Persian New Year as tensions with US loom

Iran celebrates ancient fire festival ahead of Persian New Year as tensions with US loom

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — I've worked for The Associated Press as a photographer since 1999.
Woman who had sought protection from deportation in Colorado churches is detained, advocates say

Woman who had sought protection from deportation in Colorado churches is detained, advocates say

DENVER (AP) — A woman who gained prominence after she took refuge in churches in Colorado to avoid deportation during the first Trump administration has been detained, immigration advocates said Tuesday. U.S.
Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning'

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning'

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday that killed more than 400 Palestinians, local health officials said, shattering a ceasefire in place since January as it vowed to force Hamas to release m
Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began two months ago, Herut Nimrodi knew it would take time before her son was released from captivity in Gaza.
Israel's surprise bombardment plunged Palestinians back into 'hell'

Israel's surprise bombardment plunged Palestinians back into 'hell'

DEIR EL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli bombs began falling before dawn, lighting the sky with orange flares and shattering the stillness.
After one of the deadliest days in Gaza, here's the conflict in numbers

After one of the deadliest days in Gaza, here's the conflict in numbers

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's wave of predawn airstrikes across Gaza shattered two months of relative calm during a ceasefire with Hamas.
Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds

Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, saying it was hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault on the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January.
Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?

The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January.
Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb

Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb

NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city on Tuesday, a day after sectarian clashes were sparked by Hindu nationalist groups who want to demolish the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler .
Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted

LAUREL, Md. (AP) — The rent is due, but Rahmani has no money to pay it. The Afghan father of two worked for a U.S.-backed organization in Kabul, which put him at risk of Taliban retribution.
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