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Hezbollah loses Syrian smuggling route

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Hezbollah loses Syrian smuggling route

Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Hezbollah has lost one of its main supply routes because of the fall of the Syrian government, the group's leader confirmed in a televised statement Saturday.

Hate crimes against Arabs, Muslims spur community and federal action

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Hate crimes against Arabs, Muslims spur community and federal action

New Syrian gov't blasts Israel's seizure of Mount Hermon outpost

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New Syrian gov't blasts Israel's seizure of Mount Hermon outpost

Blinken, U.N. want an inclusive government in Syria

World News // 5 hours ago

Blinken, U.N. want an inclusive government in Syria

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over martial law attempt

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over martial law attempt

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, with twelve lawmakers from his own party joining the opposition to pass the motion in the National Assembly.

Japanese court finds U.S. airman guilty of raping girl, imposes 5-year sentence

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Japanese court finds U.S. airman guilty of raping girl, imposes 5-year sentence

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A Japanese court on Friday found a U.S. airman guilty of the abduction and rape of a 15-year-old Okinawa girl and sentenced him to five years in prison.

Syrians celebrate revolution victory, Assad's ouster amid prisons' grim reality

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Syrians celebrate revolution victory, Assad's ouster amid prisons' grim reality

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- The squares and streets of Damascus and other major cities were crowded Friday with cheerful Syrians who flocked to celebrate the "victory" of their revolution that led to the ouster of President Bashar Assad.

Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

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Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Japanese law prohibiting same-sex marriage from being officially recognized is unconstitutional, the country's Fukuoka High Court ruled on Friday.

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Israelis protest war with Hamas

Syrians search Saydnaya prison in Damascus

Israeli soldiers patrol border with Syria

Moldova enters 60-day state of emergency over expected end of Russian natural gas flow

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Moldova enters 60-day state of emergency over expected end of Russian natural gas flow

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Reacting to an expected cut-off in Russian gas supply, Moldova's Parliament Friday voted to enter a 60-day state of emergency. A natural gas deal to transmit gas to Moldova from Russia via Ukraine expires Dec. 31.

Macron names centrist Francois Bayrou prime minister in effort to form new government

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Macron names centrist Francois Bayrou prime minister in effort to form new government

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron Friday chose Francois Bayrou to be the new Prime Minister. Bayrou is a centrist leader of the MoDem Party.

4 hurt as Ukraine's energy grid comes under massive airborne attack from Russia

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4 hurt as Ukraine's energy grid comes under massive airborne attack from Russia

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Russia unleashed one of the largest airborne assaults of the conflict against Ukraine's infrastructure, launching almost 300 missiles and drones against targets from Lviv in the west to Kharkiv in the east.

2024 in review: Election grips U.S.; wars continue in Middle East, Ukraine; Boeing investigated

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2024 in review: Election grips U.S.; wars continue in Middle East, Ukraine; Boeing investigated

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Wars raged on in the Middle East and Ukraine in 2024, while the United States navigated an election of unprecedented stakes and a major airplane manufacturer became embroiled in investigations over safety.

British immigration court rejects appeal against ban by Chinese spy suspect linked to Prince Andrew

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British immigration court rejects appeal against ban by Chinese spy suspect linked to Prince Andrew

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A Chinese businessman with close links to Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has had his appeal against being barred from Britain on national security grounds denied.

Support for South Korea's Yoon hits all-time low ahead of second impeachment vote

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Support for South Korea's Yoon hits all-time low ahead of second impeachment vote

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol saw his approval rating sink to a record low of 11% on Friday ahead of a second impeachment motion over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

Syrian national living in S.C. charged with torturing dissidents at Damascus prison in 2000s

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Syrian national living in S.C. charged with torturing dissidents at Damascus prison in 2000s

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A former Syrian government official residing in South Carolina has been charged with torturing political dissidents at a Damascus prison he oversaw in the mid-2000s.

Britain disburses $16.5M in first round of payments to tainted blood victims

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Britain disburses $16.5M in first round of payments to tainted blood victims

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Ten victims who received blood tainted with Hepatitis C and HIV over 20 years in Britain have received nearly $16.5 million in compensation, London health officials announced Thursday.

U.S. unveils more weapons for Ukraine just weeks before Trump admin. takes over

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U.S. unveils more weapons for Ukraine just weeks before Trump admin. takes over

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The United States on Thursday announced another package of weapons for Ukraine, as the Biden administration continues to surge support to the besieged ally ahead of Donald Trump's move into the White House.

U.S. imposes visa restrictions on 20 Georgians for undermining democracy

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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on 20 Georgians for undermining democracy

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The United States on Thursday banned entry to some 20 people accused of undermining democracy in Georgia.

U.S., Japan pledge continued deterrence amid Russian, North Korean, Chinese threats

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U.S., Japan pledge continued deterrence amid Russian, North Korean, Chinese threats

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Increasingly hostile rhetoric involving the potential use of nuclear weapons has U.S. and Japanese delegations pledging continued deterrence in East Asia.

Under new laws, Japan's hard stance on cannabis could imprison users for up to 7 years

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Under new laws, Japan's hard stance on cannabis could imprison users for up to 7 years

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Recently revised Japanese cannabis and narcotics laws went into effect on Thursday and could land violators in prison for up to seven years.

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