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Israeli settlers attack Palestinian village after shooting

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian village after shooting

JERUSALEM — Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank overnight, setting brush fires and hurling stones, Palestinian officials and an Israeli rights group said Monday.
Nurses, doctor help 'lucky' mom who gave birth on flight

Nurses, doctor help 'lucky' mom who gave birth on flight

HONOLULU — A doctor and a team of neonatal medical professionals were in the right place at the right time — helping a Utah woman deliver her baby onboard an hourslong flight to Hawaii.
US denies Iran claims of prisoner deal; UK plays it down

US denies Iran claims of prisoner deal; UK plays it down

WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran are in active talks over the release of prisoners, a person familiar with the discussions said Sunday as Washington denied a report by Iranian state-run television that deals had been struck.
Police fatally shoot gunman who killed 2 at Wisconsin casino

Police fatally shoot gunman who killed 2 at Wisconsin casino

MADISON, Wis. — Tribal leaders in northeastern Wisconsin were in shock Sunday hours after a gunman opened fire at their casino complex, killing two people and wounding another in what witnesses described as a hailstorm of bullets.
House runoff in Texas set between GOP's Wright, Ellzey

House runoff in Texas set between GOP's Wright, Ellzey

ARLINGTON, Texas — A runoff for a U.S. House seat in Texas is set between Republican Susan Wright, whose husband was the first member of Congress to die after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and Republican Jake Ellzey.
NKorea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden speech

NKorea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden speech

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea on Sunday warned that the United States will face “a very grave situation” and alleged that President Joe Biden “made a big blunder” in his recent speech by calling the North a security threat.
Arizona town readies for tourists after 'Nomadland' movie

Arizona town readies for tourists after 'Nomadland' movie

QUARTZSITE, Ariz. — “Nomadland” was partly filmed in the Western town of Quartzsite and won the Academy Award for Best Picture this year, but it’s still unclear if that will translate into more tourists.
Iranian foreign minister apologizes for leaked comments

Iranian foreign minister apologizes for leaked comments

TEHRAN, Iran — After coming under fire from Iran's supreme leader, the country's foreign minister offered him a direct and extensive apology Sunday for recorded comments leaked to the public last week.
Over 90 German police injured in May Day riots

Over 90 German police injured in May Day riots

BERLIN — At least 93 police officers were injured and 354 protesters were detained after traditional May Day rallies in Berlin turned violent, the city's top security official said Sunday.
Turkish police say top Islamic State group figure captured

Turkish police say top Islamic State group figure captured

ISTANBUL — A close aide of killed Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been caught in Istanbul, police said Sunday.